Ruth Gonzalez

The Board celebrated outstanding educators with Teacher of the Year honors across district campuses. Key actions included the approval of financial reports, the district's three-year school safety audit, and a donation to the My Sister Myself program. The board authorized the installation of cameras in special education classrooms for the upcoming school year, approved revisions to local safety policy CKE, and delegated contractual authority to the superintendent. Additionally, the Board authorized the administration to solicit bids for new Chromebooks and approved the employment of several new personnel.

The council discussed the status of the Texas Youth Tobacco Survey results and received an overview of the Stay Safe Speak Up reporting system designed for addressing bullying, weapon reports, and other unsafe behaviors. A new council member was introduced. Planning for future meeting formats was conducted, with a proposal to hold meetings through a combination of Zoom and on-campus sessions, and a need for additional parent and student volunteers was identified.

The council reviewed results from the Texas Youth Tobacco Survey and discussed preparations for the upcoming survey. Administrative actions included the removal of an inactive committee member and the appointment of a new member for a two-year term. The meeting also covered the district's behavior threat assessment procedures and the implementation of the Raptor 'Stay Safe Speak Up' anonymous reporting system. Additional topics included an informational presentation on CarePortal, the distribution of Thanksgiving meals to families in need, and a review of emotional and behavioral support needs reported by campus representatives.

The board meeting included the recognition of a coach for milestone service, the review and approval of financial reports, and the certification of instructional materials for the upcoming year. The administration received authorization to solicit bids for new Chromebooks and for parking lot repairs at the stadium and high school. The board also accepted a donation from the Lions Club to support a hunger program, approved a resolution regarding school bus seat belt requirements, and authorized payment for security guards during their training. Additionally, the board reviewed personnel matters including resignations, new employment, and contract renewals for staff, and approved a school district teaching permit.

The council will discuss the Texas Youth Tobacco Survey for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic periods, along with addressing old and new business items.