Scott Short

The board meeting focused on several key items, including recognitions of substitute teachers through the Century Club. The primary agenda item was the presentation and discussion of the 2026-2027 fiscal budget, which included details on revenue and expense projections, enrollment trends, special education funding, and employee compensation packages such as retention bonuses, healthcare coverage, and market-based salary adjustments. The board also addressed changes in school resource officer funding and upcoming timelines for finalizing tax rates.

The board discussed and approved technology purchases financed by the 2023 bond, including interactive whiteboards for classrooms and Chromebooks with accompanying carts for students in grades 3 through 5. The necessity for a special meeting was attributed to timeline changes and availability that required the purchases to be made as a single, combined order exceeding the financial threshold. The board also engaged in preliminary discussions regarding the potential future implementation of a take-home Chromebook program for students in higher grade levels.

The Board of Trustees held a regular meeting that included the administration of oaths for newly elected trustees and the consideration of new board officers and committee assignments. Several staff members and students were recognized for their achievements, including educators receiving the profile of a learner award, H-E-B Excellence in Education state finalists, and students excelling in theater, fine arts, and journalism competitions.

The committee held a meeting to discuss various district updates including personnel roles and a cybersecurity incident. Members engaged in the triennial assessment of the wellness policy and reviewed the annual wellness goals report. Additionally, the session covered federal program funding, feedback surveys regarding community-based accountability, and an update on the teacher incentive allotment.

The board convened for an executive session and subsequently moved to approve the hiring of Selena Valdez.