Ennis Independent School District

The board convened for a special session to address personnel matters during a closed session, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, before returning to open session and adjourning.

The committee reviewed the Campus Improvement Plan by assigning specific strategies for evaluation. Members discussed modifications and deletions to existing strategies necessitated by current COVID-19 protocols and facility limitations. The meeting concluded with a review of upcoming dates and events.

The board convened for a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Subchapter D, Section 551.074.

The meeting focused on the assessment of campus needs and the evaluation of CIP strategies in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussions included removing specific in-person strategies, transitioning to virtual field trips and meetings, replacing iPad-related initiatives with Chromebooks and Dreambox software, updating testing methods for STAR results, and implementing virtual alternatives for school events such as meet-the-teacher nights and student reward programs.

The committee reviewed the Campus Improvement Plan and discussed goals and strategies. Key topics included planning for Patriot Day and Hispanic Heritage Month, organizing spirit sticks and award assemblies, and coordinating morning announcements.