Terry Whitaker

The board conducted a public hearing for the Texas Academic Performance Report. Discussion items included administrative and superintendent reports covering budget preparation, athletic facility maintenance, and future calendar planning. Consent agenda actions included the approval of monthly financial reports, the cancellation of a board election, the appointment of a district auditor, and the approval of school-related waivers and wage payment resolutions. The board voted not to adopt a resolution regarding the period of prayer and reading of religious texts. During the executive session, the board reviewed personnel matters and subsequently approved various contract renewals and probationary contracts for district employees.

The meeting commenced with a roll call and invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, and an open forum which had no participants. Key discussions included an FFA/Ag team debate presentation. Administrative reports covered elementary enrollment, Parent Conference Days, athletics, and Tribe Media updates. Financial reports detailed revenue and expenses as of September 30th. Buildings & Grounds updates addressed obtaining flooring quotes, rye grass planting on athletic fields, and storage tank valve issues. Operations announced the upcoming Fall festival and established dates for the November and December Board meetings. Consent agenda items included the approval of the Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement. The Board later entered an Executive Session to deliberate on matters including consultation with counsel, prospective gift donations, personnel matters, security devices, disciplinary matters, personally identifiable information about students, and investigation exclusion of witnesses. No action was taken upon reconvening in open session.

The meeting included administrative reports and discussions on various operational aspects. Key discussion points involved the Superintendent's report, specifically addressing the status of the 2024-2025 budget, which will be detailed during budget amendment discussions, and the upcoming TASB Policy review scheduled for September. Action items focused on the approval of the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and the formal adoption of the 2025-2026 tax rates, which included separate rates for Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking. Additionally, the board approved the final budget amendments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The session concluded with an Executive Session covering consultation with the attorney, prospective gift donation, personnel matters, security device deliberation, disciplinary matters concerning students/employees, and discussion of personally identifiable student information.

Key discussions during the meeting included the presentation and approval of the 2025 Audit Report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Administrative reports covered principal updates on JH and HS activities, as well as superintendent reports on finance, noting revenue and expenses as of November 30th, and updates on building and grounds issues such as tennis courts, JH flooring, and HVAC compressors. The board also addressed a proposed action item regarding the purchase of a video board for the new gymnasium, which was tabled pending clarification of questions and required information. An executive session was planned but ultimately not held.

The key discussion topic was the presentation of the 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate by Mr. Jimmie Dobbs, which occurred without questions from the attendees.