Rebecca Gatewood

The board discussed procedural requirements for modifying signature authorizations and establishing action items. The discussion focused on the necessity of maintaining meeting minutes and formal records for banking purposes to reflect changes in authorized signatories.

The Board discussed safety audit findings, including the need for training on silent panic alarm technology, repairs to protective film on school doors, and the installation of required signage. Staff survey results were reviewed, highlighting positive staff morale and clear leadership expectations. The board also addressed fund balances for scholarships, the process for updating bank account signatories, the approval of monthly bills and donations, and capital purchases for high school cafeteria equipment and workers' compensation insurance. Additionally, the board approved campus and district improvement plans and authorized the disposal of surplus inventory across various district categories through a combination of inter-school transfers and a sealed bid process.

The board discussed potential revisions to local board policy EIC regarding the calculation of GPA and class rankings for graduation, specifically addressing issues with dual credit courses and how incomplete grades currently impact student rankings. The goal is to establish clear written policy to ensure consistency in how these courses are factored into graduation honors without unfairly penalizing students. The discussion highlighted concerns about maintaining fairness for students, the timing of rank calculations, and the importance of ensuring parents and students are informed about how these policies might impact their standing.

The board held a meeting to discuss and take action on the approval of the employment contract for the new superintendent, Grady Wellborn. The motion for the appointment was made, discussed, and successfully carried.

The meeting focused on analyzing elementary and middle school academic performance, specifically noting strength in reading and math scores, while identifying areas for refinement in sixth and seventh-grade math. The board discussed factors impacting student performance, such as curriculum changes and the implementation of spiraling math concepts. Additionally, the superintendent provided updates on upcoming UIL district scheduling and the integration of regional technology support. The meeting concluded with the board receiving and reviewing a clean independent annual audit report for the district.