Wanda Boyette

The Board conducted a public forum and held a closed session. Information regarding several upcoming student field trips was presented. The Board approved the monthly investment report, various service and vendor proposals, and personnel items, including a resignation and the superintendent's contract. Additionally, the Board authorized the purchase of property, approved the 2026-2027 Digital Academy school calendar, authorized financial and expenditure reports, and approved revisions to election exhibits. Personnel status changes, including resignations and new assignments, were received for information.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the use of unspent bond proceeds from the Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024. Following the hearing, the board discussed and approved a resolution authorizing the use of these unspent bond proceeds for purposes other than those originally specified.

The meeting included a public hearing where the Chief Operating Officer provided information regarding the proposed use of unspent Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 proceeds for a purpose other than originally authorized. Following the public hearing, the Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the use of these unspent bond proceeds for the alternative purpose.

The Board of Trustees meeting included receiving a commemorative model of the new Texas High CTE 1 building and conducting a public forum with no participants, followed by a closed session. Key information received was the full approval of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which allows for financial rewards up to $30,000 annually for eligible highly effective teachers. The Board also approved several financial and operational items, including the monthly investment report, proposals for purchases over $50,000 and various vendor contracts, acceptance of Partners in Education donations, and the budget calendar for FY 2026-2027. Furthermore, budget amendments for FY 2025-2026 were approved, along with revisions to TASB policies related to District of Innovation exemptions. Approvals were also granted for a TEA Expedited Waiver for Staff Development, campus library acquisition lists, a waiver for low attendance days, Superintendent evaluation documents/goals, and the Lone Star Investment Pool Authorized Representative form. Finally, the Board declined to adopt a policy for Texas Senate Bill 11. Personnel resignations/retirements were also received.

The special called meeting conducted a public hearing regarding the use of unspent bond proceeds for a purpose other than originally authorized for the Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024. Following the public hearing, where no public comments were received, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing this alternative use of the unspent bond proceeds.