Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Sharla Straw’s organization
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cotton Center Independent School District Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees discussed and acted upon several items, including a donation presentation from Workforce Solutions for the High Demand Job Training Ag program. The Board approved the School Health Advisory Committee members for the 2026-2027 school year, adopted new Board Operating Procedures, and approved the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan. Additionally, the Board approved the Certification of Compliance for Senate Bill 12 and reviewed informational items regarding enrollment updates and upcoming school pictures.
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Cotton Center Independent School District District Improvement Plan 2026-2027
The District Improvement Plan for Cotton Center ISD outlines strategies to strengthen academic programs from Pre-K to 12th grade, aiming to maximize success for all students. Key priorities include employing and supporting quality teachers, administrators, and staff, and providing a safe, orderly, and caring school environment. The plan incorporates the Texas Education Agency's strategic priorities for recruiting and retaining educators, building foundational math and reading skills, connecting high school to career and college, and improving low-performing schools. The overarching vision is 'Excellence in the Learning of Knowledge and Skills' to graduate all students with essential skills and values for lifelong learning.
Aug 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cotton Center Independent School District Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included a presentation from Workforce Solutions regarding support for the agricultural program. The board approved various financial and operational items, including monthly financial and tax collection reports, the payment of bills, and budget amendments for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the board adopted the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year, approved the 4-H Extracurricular Resolution, established the school board meeting schedule for the upcoming year, and approved the substitute list. The board also discussed informational items, including enrollment updates and training requirements.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cotton Center Independent School District Regular Board Meeting
The board discussed and approved several items, including an E-Rate consulting contract, the resignation of the Business Manager, and the appointment of a new part-time Business Manager. Multiple personnel contracts were approved for the upcoming school year, specifically for a 2nd Grade teacher, High School Girls Athletic Coordinator, HS ELAR teacher, Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction, and an Agriculture Education teacher. The board also handled financial housekeeping by updating signature cards and debit card authorizations for the district bank account. Furthermore, the board approved ESSA notes for federal applications, adopted Policy Update 127, and held a review session for the Student Code of Conduct, the District Improvement Plan, and the Student and Employee Handbook. Informational items regarding summer plans, grant updates, and attendance data were also presented.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
