Stepheni Ardoin

The meeting covered several action items and reports. Key discussions included the presentation of the NWEA Middle of the Year (MOY) Report by the Chief of Research, Accountability and Digital Learning. Action items involved considering an Expansion Amendment and Resolution to add Pre-kindergarten centers to three academies across numerous zip codes, which was adopted with modifications. The Board also approved a Waiver for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Designation on the Charter School Performance Framework (CSPF) for the Expansion Amendment. Additionally, the Board approved the Southwest Public Schools Campus and District Improvement Plans for 2025-2026 and the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit for Educational Leadership Inc, DBA Southwest Public Schools. The Board unanimously voted against adopting a resolution and associated policy concerning a period of prayer and reading of religious texts as per Texas Education Code Section 25.0823. Approval was also granted for a Southwest Public Schools Board Student Policy to ensure compliance with the 89th Texas Legislative Session and for the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. Following a closed session for deliberation regarding officers and employees and consultation with the attorney, new business included an update on the State of Schools sponsorships.

Key discussion topics for this regular meeting include an administrative presentation featuring WorkTexas Training Center, Texas Workforce Commission, and independent auditors Calvetti Ferguson. The agenda includes a Poetry Slam Student Showcase for Black History Month, a report on Student Outcomes via the NWEA Middle of the Year (MOY) Report, and several action items. Action items comprise considering an Expansion Amendment and Resolution to add Pre-kindergarten centers to three academies across designated zip codes, approval of a Waiver for a Charter School Performance Framework (CSPF) Designation, approval of the Campus and District Improvement Plans for 2025-2026, approval of the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit, consideration of a resolution regarding a period of prayer and Bible reading, approval of a revised Board Student Policy for legislative compliance, and approval of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. The board also planned to enter a closed session to deliberate on officers and employees and consult with legal counsel.

The meeting agenda includes the approval of the 2016-2017 academic calendar and TEKS certification, discussion and approval of professional development waiver days, and the 2016-2017 draft budget. Other agenda items involve approving a waiver for missed instructional days, welcoming a new board member, introducing the College and Career Readiness Director, reviewing Bowling Bash results, and discussing the Superintendent's report.

The special meeting agenda includes reviewing the 2014 FIRST rating, the annual financial report, and considering a targeted improvement plan for Southwest Middle School and Mangum Elementary. Discussion points also include a general education homebound policy, 2014 state accountability ratings, and a teacher resignation.

The meeting agenda includes recognition of Dr. Felicia Adams and a 25th-anniversary gala video; public comment; review and approval of the minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting; student outcomes and the 5-year strategic plan; approval of district and campus improvement plans; financial and charter reports; and a closed session to discuss a cybersecurity incident from September 11, 2024, including deliberation regarding officers and employees and consultation with the school's attorney.