Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District

The notice pertains to a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. The agenda covers topics for discussion, including the potential need for a closed or executive meeting or session. Permitted purposes for such a session include private consultation with the board's attorney, discussing real property transactions, negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations, personnel matters (employment, complaints), security implementation, discipline of a public school child, and consultations with employee groups. Any final action resulting from a closed session must be taken in the open meeting or a subsequent public meeting.

This 2025 Federal Report Card for Iraan-Sheffield Collegiate ISD outlines comprehensive state and district ESSA goals for academic performance in Reading/ELA and Mathematics, English Learner (EL) Progress, and Graduation Rates, spanning interim periods from 2022-23 through 2036-37, with long-term goals extending to 2037-38. The report details the state's accountability system, including indicators and methodologies for differentiating public schools, identifying consistently underperforming subgroups for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI), and schools for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI). It also provides data on student achievement, academic growth, English language proficiency, and teacher quality.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes a public hearing to discuss the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The consent agenda covers routine business office issues and reports, including Accounts Payable, Cash Position/Investment Report, Budget Status Report, Tax Report, Transportation/Maintenance Reports, Technology Report, and Enrollment figures, as well as budget amendments. Under Superintendent's Report, School Board Recognition Month will be discussed. Old Business items focus on bond construction matters, specifically approving revised price proposals and color layout drawings for baseball and softball scoreboards, approving plumbing repairs from bond proceeds, and approving track change orders. New Business includes discussion on moving the ISCISD General Election date, approval of an Interlocal Services Agreement with Pecos County for labor and equipment, and a closed session to discuss matters including attorney consultation, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, security, and economic development negotiations. Following the closed session, the open session will address action on the Superintendent's Contract and Compensation, approval of probationary contracts, and approval of the District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report.

The Iraan Sheffield ISD's District Improvement Plan for 2025/2026 focuses on academic success, innovative teaching, modern and safe facilities, and financial responsibility. Key goals include aligning curriculum, enhancing student performance, recruiting qualified teachers, ensuring building safety, and maintaining a balanced budget. The plan outlines strategies for improving student achievement, providing professional development, updating facilities, and managing federal funding effectively.

The meeting included discussion and approval of the schematic and design development for the May 2025 Bond Projects as presented by Claycomb Associates Architects. The board also went into an Executive Session for personnel matters, after which there were no items to act on in open session.