Teresa McMillan

The scheduled board meeting did not take place as a quorum was not established.

The board meeting included the presentation and approval of the financial report and the approval of a board resolution to declare a good cause exemption for House Bill 3, specifically regarding the hiring of an additional security officer for the elementary campus. Additionally, the board approved the District Improvement Plan and the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for the upcoming school year. The school report detailed incidents involving power outages during testing and a shooting incident near the campus, as well as an overview of student projects, upcoming school events, campus maintenance updates, and recent athletic results.

The meeting included an executive session regarding personnel matters. The board reviewed and approved both the financial report and the school financial audit ending August 31, 2025. The school report detailed a Lunch Program Audit by the Texas Department of Agriculture, noting specific application errors and documentation issues regarding the Local Wellness Policy and adult meal agreements. Additionally, the report covered a Procurement Review, which indicated that previous contracts were not executed correctly, necessitating a new bidding process. Updates on extracurricular activities, including basketball and soccer seasons, were also provided.

The meeting included an executive session where no motions were made. Key discussions in the financial report involved confirming all construction vendors were paid retainage, questions regarding the cash sweep services with Amegy given reduced government interest rates, and confirmation that Positive Pay is utilized through Comerica for checks. Attendance trends were reviewed, focusing on enrollment versus budgeted enrollment, and truancy issues. The board approved two board policies: one for Release Time Course and another detailing requirements for monitoring compliance with federal and state laws relating to special education pursuant to Texas Education Code Section 29.010. The Financial Report was also approved. The School Report detailed student performances, upcoming holiday break scheduling, teacher volunteer work, and the status of three ongoing audits (financial, procurement, and compliance for the lunch program).

The meeting included discussions and approvals of the financial report, the Internet Use Policy, vision and dental insurance policies, and health insurance plans. Several board policies were adopted, including those on parental engagement, graduation, student health curriculum, concussion response, the Student Health Advisory Council, student activities, reporting employee misconduct, and the University Interscholastic League (UIL). Additionally, a policy on the Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was adopted.