Tameka Baker-Grimes

The Special Board Meeting included general functions, an open forum where no community members signed up to speak, and an executive session consulting with legal counsel regarding a draft agreement and performance bond from Vinton Steel, which was noted as not affecting or benefiting the district. Subsequent open session discussions addressed financial information from a business prospect considering locating in the District. The Board then voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Vinton Steel, LLC concerning the limitation of taxable value for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge led by elementary school students. Key discussions included the recognition of several schools that achieved "2025 Best Schools" designations from U.S. News & World Report Magazine. Board business involved allocating votes for candidates for the Central Appraisal Board of Directors for the term beginning January 1, 2026. Furthermore, the board conducted elections for its own officers, resulting in the nomination and election of a new Board President, Vice President, and Secretary. The consent agenda included approvals for monthly donations and TASB Policy Update 126, as well as the approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) Services for new builds at Alderete Middle School (AMS) and Canutillo Middle School (CMS).

The meeting included general functions with a call to order and roll call. There was an open forum reserved for public comment, though no community members signed up to be heard. The Board convened into an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding the board interview and discussion of superintendent applicants. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The meeting commenced with recognition of the Canutillo High School Marching Band, CISD Principals, and the Human Resources Department. Key agenda items included a presentation and discussion on Lonestar Governance Goals 1 & 2, focusing on student outcomes and curriculum implementation. The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report was presented, prompting suggestions regarding employee mental health days. A public hearing was held regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), followed by the board's approval of the FIRST rating. Discussions in Board of Trustee Business involved declining a proposal to allocate property sales proceeds to a future builds fund, citing current financial needs like deferred maintenance. The board also deliberated on district compliance with Senate Bill 10 concerning the posting of 10 Commandments posters, ultimately voting to postpone the decision until pending litigation is finalized. The consent agenda involved approvals for monthly donations, budget amendments, and Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs) for construction manager services for Earthwork and MEP at the new Alderete Middle School and Canutillo Middle School, with exceptions noted for the GMP items. During executive session, topics included the potential sale of district-owned property to El Paso County, review of an Intruder Detection Audit report, a recommendation to terminate a probationary teacher contract for job abandonment, and authorizing mediation in the matter of T. Avent v. Canutillo ISD. Subsequent new business actions included authorizing administration to continue discussions with El Paso County regarding property sale and accepting the resignation of the probationary teacher instead of proceeding with termination.

The meeting commenced with a call to order and roll call. The Open Forum section concluded with no community members signing up to be heard. An Executive Session was held to consult with an attorney regarding discussions on applications for the Superintendent Position. Following the Executive Session, new business included the approval of the number of applicants to be interviewed for the superintendent position, with seven applicants approved for interviews. Additionally, there was a discussion with the TASB Consultant concerning the Superintendent Search Process.