Jasper Independent School District

The meeting included the recognition of student accomplishments and the establishment of hiring authority for the summer months. The Board approved various professional personnel contracts, the adoption of a district investment policy, and the selection of an audit firm for the annual financial audit. Additionally, the Board entered into contracts for fuel and grounds maintenance services, reviewed reports on tax collections and investments, and evaluated the feasibility of bus safety retrofitting. Discussions also addressed Lone Star Governance monitoring, superintendent reports on surplus items and staff work agreements, and acknowledged recent personnel resignations.

This Campus Improvement Plan for Jasper High School focuses on enhancing student academic performance, growth, and overall accountability. It aims to improve STAAR EOC scores, increase College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR), and ensure every student achieves at least one year of academic growth. Key strategies include heightened administrative presence in classrooms, a structured faculty mentoring program, and targeted instructional interventions, particularly in ELA, History, and Biology. The plan also addresses student attendance and disciplinary issues, leverages technology, and fosters an inclusive learning environment to strengthen graduation rates and expand post-secondary and career opportunities.

The meeting included the authorization of a district contact for the BBVA Compass Bank credit card and the approval of a District Innovation Committee. Additionally, a closed session was scheduled to discuss the assignment, evaluation, resignation, and employment of professional personnel, followed by a budget workshop.

The board meeting included the presentation of the District Annual Report and the approval of various administrative items such as personnel contract extensions, the purchase of library books, and budget amendments for the high school weight room expansion and grant projects. The board also approved the junior high school improvement plan, the 2026-2027 district calendar, and several waivers related to class size, attendance, and instructional materials. Action was taken to cancel the Board of Trustees election, and progress monitoring and self-evaluation for the Lone Star Governance program were approved. The superintendent provided reports on staff resignations and financial status, and the board entered a closed session to review a district vulnerability assessment.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included the recognition of students from the Career & Technology Department. Under the consent agenda, the board approved several resolutions and items, such as the resolution regarding employee pay during a weather emergency, delaying the Teacher Certification Action Plan, applying for approval of the Teacher Certification Plan under House Bill 2, declining to establish daily prayer time under Senate Bill 11, reviewing the Lone Star Governance Board Time Tracker, approving election officials, and reviewing the January 2026 Tax Collection Report, alongside approving Budget Amendment 25-07 for G/T Travel reallocation. Action items included the approval of the Lone Star Governance Monitoring Progress and professional appointments for a Deputy Superintendent and a Sixth Grade Teacher. The Superintendent provided an update on the field house and the first reading of the 2026-2027 calendar was presented. Informational items included notifications of several retirements and resignations.