Farwell Independent School District

The regular board meeting included a public comment regarding yearly sports physicals. Key agenda items involved the approval of the consent agenda, receiving reports from the Athletic Director and campus principals (noting an enrollment of 574), and approving a bid from RTI to replace the school district access points. The Superintendent reported on the installation of exterior cameras and noted that discussion on the HB2 waiver and SB 11 resolution is scheduled for the next meeting.

This Migrant Education Plan for 2024-2025 aims to maximize achievement for all identified migrant students, ensuring they meet challenging state academic standards. The plan outlines strategies for Identification and Recruitment (ID&R), data management via the Texas New Generation System (TX-NGS), comprehensive needs assessment, implementation of the Service Delivery Plan (SDP), interstate coordination, and program evaluation. It also details various supportive services, including supplemental instruction in reading and mathematics, academic support for secondary students, and parental engagement through a Migrant Parent Advisory Council.

The regular board meeting included a report from the principals detailing an enrollment figure of 567 and current Elementary and Junior High UIL competition status. The Board reviewed and approved the 24-25 school year audit report presented by Kacey Gast of BSGM. Additionally, the Board approved the West Texas Food Coop interlocal agreement for the 26-27 school year. Following a closed session, the Board approved raising the Superintendent Mr. Waldrop's salary to $130,000 starting in January 2026, and extending his contract one additional year to June 30, 2029. The Superintendent also reported successes in the Elementary and Junior High academic UIL meet held on the meeting date.

The 2025 Federal Report Card for the Texas Education Agency outlines the state's accountability system, including criteria for student subgroups and school differentiation. It sets comprehensive long-term and interim goals for academic performance in reading/ELA and mathematics, English language proficiency, and federal graduation rates across various student demographics, with targets extending to the 2037-38 school year. The report also provides data on teacher qualifications, per-pupil expenditures, and student assessment participation.

The regular board meeting covered the Superintendent's FIRST report, which achieved a perfect score of 100. The consent agenda was approved. Reports were provided by the Athletic Director regarding upcoming events and by the principals detailing attendance and enrollment figures (567 students). The ESL report indicated 66 students in the program, with two teachers seeking ESL certification. The board approved TASB update 126. Furthermore, the board approved the casting of 550 votes for Keith Presnell to the Parmer County appraisal district board and approved the resolution for the Parmer County Appraisal District. No action was taken regarding splitting the cost for a digital sign at City Hall. During closed session, a matter under section 551.074 was discussed. The Superintendent proposed moving the next board meeting to December 10th to accommodate the financial audit for the 2024-2025 school year.