Tamara Bates

The committee discussed upcoming staff development offerings, including the planning for a Summer Conference and potential topics such as math manipulatives and differentiation. Members provided input on redesigning internal alignment days and improving the utilization of instructional leadership roles, focusing on the need for vertical alignment and increased teacher planning time. Additionally, the committee reviewed the District Improvement Plan to identify strengths and areas for practice improvement.

Key discussions during the meeting focused on several health and safety initiatives. Updates were provided on the 'Stop the Bleed' training, with plans to offer it to students in grades 7-12, and the need for stickers to mark the location of Stop the Bleed kits in every classroom. The nurses requested approval for two sets of unassigned Albuterol inhalers per campus to ensure availability beyond state mandates. Counseling updates covered the status of Senate Bill 3 (Alliance for Children) training completion, upcoming training for House Bill 3908 (Recovery Resource Council) in Spring, and the continuation of HB 3 Mental Health First Aid training for teachers. Furthermore, the Hope Squad program will continue for students in grades 7-12 due to successful negotiation of costs, and the LEAD program for specific grade levels will also proceed. An update on the enforcement of the Cell Phone Policy across all campuses was also reviewed.

The meeting included policy review and discussion on several topics. Key discussions involved Texas House Bill 1481 concerning district device practices, specifically addressing bell-to-bell restrictions, removal of restrictions during bus/transportation times, and limiting restrictions to 'instructional times' due to safety concerns for bus drivers monitoring device usage. Another discussion focused on online/digital work, covering the 2025-2026 Grading Guidelines and clarity issues related to Canvas assignments. The committee recommended that the Instruction and Technology department present at the next meeting to explore staff training related to adhering to the 5-day rule.

This document outlines the salary schedules for various employee groups within Carroll ISD for the 2025-2026 school year. It details daily rates, minimum, midpoint, and maximum salaries for Teachers, Administrative/Professional staff, Auxiliary personnel, and Clerical/Paraprofessional staff. The schedules also specify advanced degree stipends for Master's and Doctoral degrees. All salary plans are based on creditable years of service and are subject to annual review and approval by the Board of Trustees.

The President's Report highlighted several positive developments for the district. Key topics included the achievement of the highest possible bond rating by Moody's Investor Service, which places the district in elite company in Texas, attributed to five years of disciplined fiscal responsibility. Recognition was given to the Facilities Department for their extensive work ensuring schools were safe and ready after the recent ice storm. The process for selecting the new head football coach was commended, concluding with the announcement and congratulations for Coach Lee Munn as the 16th head football coach.