Shaun Lehr

The Board of Trustees approved an interlocal agreement with Higginbotham West Texas Benefits, authorized a part-time dyslexia teaching position, and approved all purchases related to the JET grant.

The board officially canvassed election results, swore in newly elected members, and reorganized by electing a board president, vice-president, and secretary. Key discussion topics included the presentation of monthly financial and investment reports, approval of the TEKS allotment and certification, and the acceptance of a school bus seat belt report. The board decided to maintain current buses without retrofits due to financial and warranty considerations, established a policy to purchase only buses with 3-point seat belts moving forward, and approved necessary gym floor repairs. The board also held an executive session, received updates on upcoming field trips, student participation in state-level activities, end-of-year events, and discussed school board training and future projects.

The board reviewed and accepted monthly financial and investment reports. Key approvals included the SECO Lighting Grant project and the authorization for the superintendent to manage related contracts and electricity procurement. The board also approved the TASB Cooperative Interlocal Purchasing Agreement, the 2026-2027 school calendar, a resolution for Superintendent of the Year, and various teacher contracts. Additionally, updates were provided regarding UIL activities, spring sports, FFA events, upcoming state assessments, and board training.

The meeting agenda includes canvassing election results, certifying those results, swearing in newly elected members, and electing board officers for the upcoming year. Discussion items include the monthly financial and investment reports. Action items cover the consideration of TEKS allotment and certification, as well as the purchase of a forklift for the P-TECH program. The board also planned to enter an executive session to discuss the continued employment of non-certified personnel and receive various reports from the Principal and Superintendent, covering topics such as student contests, field trips, assessments, graduation, and legislative updates.

The meeting agenda includes a consent agenda item regarding the payment of all current bills. Discussion items consist of a monthly financial report and a monthly investment report. Action items include the consideration of a purchase of a school bus for travel. The meeting also features a principal's report covering sports seasons and homecoming activities, as well as a superintendent's report regarding ongoing projects and the school board election.