Tim Betts

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the district's current status, achievements, and forward-looking initiatives. It emphasizes educating every child, providing learning opportunities, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Key areas of focus include improving academic accountability and student growth, ensuring physical and mental wellness through various programs, and demonstrating fiscal responsibility with an 'A' rating in financial accountability. Significant capital improvements are underway, including a $205M bond for facility upgrades like a new CTE wing, Early Childhood Center, and transportation facilities. The district is also committed to addressing teacher shortages through recruitment and training programs, expanding student opportunities in academic, arts, and athletic fields, fostering community engagement, and enhancing its communication strategies.

The Board Meeting included updates on student performance metrics through the Middle of Year (Interim and MAP) Data Update, covering achievement and growth percentiles for both elementary and secondary students. Additionally, an update on the bond progress was presented, featuring renderings for the new Early Childhood campus, CTE addition, Ag barn, LGI facility, and high school cafeteria modifications.

The key discussions and actions during the meeting included the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance and sale of "Corsicana Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026." The Board also voted to approve Option B for the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar. Furthermore, the Board approved a new contract for internet service from Fiber Fed following the Erate Contract Renewal bid process. The Consent Agenda was approved, covering donations, the Monthly Check Register, and Account Signer Changes. Finally, following a closed session, the Board voted to approve the Administrator Contracts as presented.

The Board of Trustees meeting included the acceptance of a donation from taxes collected from property resale. Key actions involved ordering an election for CISD Board of Trustees Places 1 and 2 to be held on May 2, 2026. The Board also approved a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract to purchase approximately 12.977 acres of real property located at 3601 W. State Highway 22. Furthermore, a resolution was approved authorizing the CISD Chief of Police to establish a Reserve Police Officer Program. The Consent Agenda, covering donations and audit items, was approved. An update on the Attend program, which has shown attendance improvements, was also presented.

The Board of Trustees addressed several key matters, including the award of the Construction Manager at Risk contract, naming BWC Education Group to the role. The Board also voted to approve a Resolution supporting the Active Attack Response Equipment Grant from the Office of the Governor for the 2026-2027 period. Furthermore, approval was granted for the staff device replacement purchase. Following a closed session to discuss an Employee Level Three Grievance, the Board voted to deny the appeal and uphold the Level 2 decision.