Whitney Dreaden

The meeting included a student presentation on their House system, Superintendent's reports on Intruder Detection Audit Summary, Enrollment, Soccer Field Update, and Review of Update 126 Affecting Local Policies. Administration reports covered various topics such as Teacher Incentive Allotment, Professional Development, Child Care Center Updates, Enrollment, Staff Development, UIL, Veterans Day, Family Literacy Night, Red Ribbon Week, and other ongoing events. The board also discussed and approved the consent agenda items, including Campus Improvement Plans, Gifted & Talented Program Guide, Payments Over $50,000, and Budget Amendments. They entered a closed session to discuss soccer fields agreement. The board also considered adding SLPA Position, Update to Stipend Schedule, Outside Auditor for School Finances, Resolution to Designate Investment Officers and Update All Investment Accounts, Adoption of Student Attendance Accounting Handbook, Resolution of Calculation of Tax and Tax Roll, and Resolution for Chambers County Appraisal District Ballot.

The meeting included a presentation by elementary students on their Learning with Legos projects. Reports were given by the Superintendent and various administrators covering topics such as employee resignations and hires, the Intruder Detection Audit Summary, Teacher Incentive Allotment, Professional Development, Child Care Center Updates, enrollment, events, and activities across different campuses. Financial reports were presented, covering monthly transactions, revenue, expenditures, and investments. The board also discussed and approved the District Improvement Plan, an update to the 2025-2026 Stipend Schedule, and the renewal of a contract for Groundskeeping Services. A closed session was held to discuss real property, personnel matters, and security.

The meeting included a public hearing on federal and state special programs. Reports were given on maintenance and operations, insurance renewals, summer cleaning, and the superintendent discussed the Intruder Detection Audit Summary, employee resignation, Master Clinical Affiliation Agreement, budget workshop, and policy changes. The board approved local policy updates, the hiring of a superintendent and a District PEIMS Data Coordinator, the 2025-2026 salary schedule, substitute pay schedule, stipend schedule, employer contribution to employee health insurance, employee handbook, and August payroll for new hires. The board also approved accepting a gift from ExxonMobil, attendance waivers, continued participation in the Southeast Texas Regional Day School Program for the Deaf SSA, liability and automobile insurance, budget amendments, and payments over $50,000.

The meeting included a public hearing on federal and state special programs, covering various topics such as Title programs, the Every Student Succeeds Act, Compensatory Education, and Special Education. Reports were presented by the Assistant Superintendent and Primary, Elementary, Junior High, and High School Principals, covering student achievement, enrollment, testing, and upcoming events. The Operations Director reported on bond program updates, HVAC projects, and asbestos inspections. The Athletic Director and Technology Director submitted reports on athletics and technology updates, respectively. The Child Nutrition Director provided a report on enrollment, meals served, and financials. The Superintendent reported on the Intruder Detection Audit Summary, District Vulnerability Assessment, and financial reports. The board approved hiring teacher/coaches, budget amendments for 2024-2025, and payments over $50,000. The board then entered a closed session for consultation with the Board attorney and deliberation regarding employment and the District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report.

The board meeting included student and retiree recognition, a public hearing on federal and state special programs, and a hearing on acceptable use and internet safety policies. Reports were given on student achievement, maintenance and operations, athletic programs, technology updates, special programs, child nutrition, and financial status. The board considered naming a lone finalist for the Superintendent position, hiring a Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Assistant Principals, and approving a license agreement for sensor equipment. They also discussed property/casualty insurance, setting dates for budget adoption and tax rates, budget amendments, payments over $50,000, and progress payments on current projects.