Therese Burch

The board meeting focused on a workshop regarding the budget development for the 26-27 school year, covering general fund revenues, payroll expenses, overtime considerations, capital outlay projects, and student nutrition finances. The board also convened in an executive session to discuss professional personnel, though no final action was taken. Additionally, the board discussed the current fund balance and debt service strategies.

The board meeting included an invocation and pledges to the flags. Student and employee recognitions were conducted, celebrating the achievements of the Math Counts team from McMichael Middle School, track and field state qualifiers from the high school, and the high school welding team. The board discussed the teacher incentive allotment program, which provides financial compensation for highly effective teachers based on recognized, exemplary, and mastery distinctions. Additionally, the district's commitment to supporting student participation in competitions and investing in career and technical education programs was highlighted.

The meeting agenda includes recognition of students and employees, followed by an executive session for consultation with legal counsel, deliberation on real estate matters, and discussion regarding personnel, security devices, and board relations. The public session features reports on business operations, federal grant applications, school health initiatives, training, and security systems. The action agenda covers personnel recommendations and contracts, the approval of an audit engagement letter, authorization for a commercial card program, final contract payments for learning software, policy revisions for wellness services, a resolution regarding financial feasibility for school bus seat belts, and various technology and infrastructure projects including network services and fiber upgrades.

This document outlines a High Quality PreK Parent & Family Engagement Plan designed to support children participating in the prekindergarten program. The plan focuses on meaningful family engagement, effective communication practices, monitoring and improving student attendance, and creating on-campus opportunities for families. Key areas include reporting student progress to families and providing information on economic and social services offered by community organizations.

The Board of Trustees meeting included reports from the Superintendent regarding a student-run IT help desk, recent student science and engineering projects, fine arts performances, and holiday schedules. The Board reviewed business reports on gifts and donations, approved budget amendments, an investment report, and the second reading of a TASB policy update. Key action items included the approval of the 2026-2027 Nacogdoches High School Course Guide and new courses, as well as the approval of a proposal for a districtwide access control and camera upgrade.