Virginia Kassell

The board conducted hearings regarding federal programs and the School Health Advisory Council. Administrative reports were provided by the Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer. Action items included the approval of the 2026-2027 compensation plan, adjustments to district contributions for employee health insurance, and the approval of a tax assessment and collection service agreement. The board also authorized the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds and approved the purchase of various instructional learning materials. Furthermore, the board adopted resolutions to update authorized representatives for bank and investment accounts and approved a list of books for school use. A discussion occurred regarding TASB-initiated policy updates.

The board conducted a budget workshop to review and discuss financial materials prepared by the former Chief Financial Officer.

The meeting featured student spotlight presentations, including the introduction of top ten graduates and an FFA leadership project. The Board canvassed election results, administered the oath of office to newly elected trustees, and organized the board by selecting new officers. Administrative and department reports were provided by the Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer. Action items included awarding a bid for a turf project, approving insurance renewals, accepting an audit engagement letter, authorizing the hiring of professional staff, and discussing future meeting dates. In a closed session, the board discussed personnel and security issues before reconvening to approve employment contracts for new teachers and staff.

The meeting featured spotlight presentations from local elementary and high school programs, including a water safety program and student recognition for state-level competitions. The Board reviewed reports from the Superintendent on student success, strategic planning, and attendance. Action items included awarding a construction bid for site improvements, approving a resolution for participation in the countywide polling place program, appointing replacement election officials, and approving a list of books for the district. Additionally, the Board entered a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters and security issues, ultimately authorizing various employment contract extensions and new probationary appointments.

Discussions included a campus spotlight presentation recognizing the Llano Junior High 7th and 8th grade basketball teams. The police chief reported an exemption from the annual Racial Profiling Report due to not performing traffic stops. The Superintendent provided updates on District and Campus Strategic Plans, and campus principals presented MAP Data Reports. Action items included the approval of progress tracking for the 2026 EB Summer School program, approval of a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closings, and approval of a teacher certification plan application to the Texas Education Agency. The Board approved Calendar Option B for the 2026-2027 school year and declined a resolution to adopt policy mandating prayer and Bible reading on every campus. Election officials were appointed for the May 2, 2026, trustee election, and the purchase of specific books was approved. The Board also approved adding, revising, or deleting Local policies per TASB Localized Policy Update 126 instructions. Following a closed session to discuss personnel, safety audits, and administrative contract evaluations, the Board approved the extension of several administrator contracts.