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The Board discussed the approval of the Cedar Hill Campus closure, as communicated by the TEA. They reviewed TEA validation results concerning the 2025-2026 Title II, Part A Professional Development Supplement, and examined a chart illustrating the Texas Enrollment Growth year-over-year percentage change. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the EMAT certification and instructional materials.
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The meeting covered several operational and safety updates. Key topics included the communication of new front gate access schedules for staff and parents, the status of IDA results, and updates on the Emergency Operations Plan and reunification annex. Additionally, the committee reviewed completed infrastructure projects, including bus cage installation and gate repairs, as well as the progress of door replacements. The session also addressed the need for increased student monitoring during the end of the school year to prevent property damage and the implementation of more frequent vigilance measures.
Key discussions during the meeting included a public forum where a teacher voiced struggles, presentation and unanimous approval of the 2024-2025 Audit Report, and a presentation on CIP, DIP, and the district's annual TAPR report. The Board addressed legislative updates regarding Senate Bill 8 (restroom signage) and unanimously approved action on Senate Bill 1049 concerning Excused Absences (Released Time Courses). Furthermore, the Board unanimously approved taking no action on Senate Bill 11 regarding a Period of Prayer and Reading of Religious Text. Significant actions included the unanimous approval to surrender both the Cedar Hill and Scyene campuses. The Board also unanimously approved the new AI Usage Policy and the Low Attendance Waiver Approval, as well as a policy regarding Non-Exempt Employee's Pay During Inclement Weather Closure. The topic of TPCSA Presentation was tabled until the next meeting.
Key discussion points included an update on the Stop the Bleed training, which is still in progress pending the assignment of a trainer. The 2026-2027 Annex was reviewed, specifically addressing the breaching tool and the plan for school-sponsored events. Follow-up actions involve coordination regarding the sheriff's meeting attendance, ordering necessary headsets based on vendor emails, and acquiring required signage and a slide deck.
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