Graham Independent School District

This Facility Planning Report for Graham ISD outlines detailed assessments of the district's school facilities, focusing on their condition, repair costs, and long-term planning needs. It utilizes a Facility Condition Index (FCI) to evaluate building health and provides estimated project costs, including hard and soft costs, and escalation factors. The report identifies critical priorities such as safety, architectural integrity, and plumbing across various campuses, and addresses key questions regarding investment in repairs, replacement versus renovation decisions, and capital improvement prioritization over 5, 10, and 20-year horizons.

The committee meeting focused on reviewing project estimates, pricing, and bond capacity for Graham Independent School District. A walking tour of Graham High School was conducted, followed by detailed overviews of the Fine Arts program, safety and security measures, transportation and maintenance operations, and district land assets. The meeting concluded with a breakdown of subcommittee responsibilities and an explanation of the project prioritization process.

The School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) meeting focused on establishing operational procedures as required by Senate Bill 13. Key discussions included affirming the council's advisory role to the Board of Trustees regarding material acquisition and challenges. Libby Clark was elected Chairperson. The council agreed to temporarily pull any newly tagged books from circulation pending review and decided to limit the current review cycle to one list across all five campuses due to workload feasibility. Discussions detailed the process for parent restriction controls via a forthcoming Follett-integrated system, public review timelines (cutoff March 20), and established guidelines for evaluating materials based on statutory definitions of 'harmful' and 'obscene,' focusing on curricular alignment, redeeming social value, and pervasive vulgarity. Action items were assigned to clarify catalog codes, locate comprehension charts, and validate login access procedures.

The meeting began with the call to order and verification of agenda posting. Information items included introductions of council members and district representatives, and a review of the School Library Advisory Council's role as per SB13 and GISD Board Policy EFB (Local). Action items involved the selection of Libby Clark as Chairperson, the presentation of library book requests from each campus by Anne Routon, and the committee determining the final procedure for finalizing the recommended book list. The session concluded with general discussion on clarifications and next steps for book approvals.

The meeting, conducted by the Superintendent of Schools, focused on the Strategic Plan (2025-2028) and facility excellence objectives. Key agenda items included a review of the Facility Assessment Report by Corgan, a walking tour of Woodland Elementary School to gather observations, and the assignment of members to various subcommittees: Academics & Enrollment, Capital Improvements & Transportation, Student Programs, Safety & Security, and Technology. Meeting norms and key points were also reviewed.