Onalaska Independent School District

The board will convene to discuss personnel matters, specifically regarding the Superintendent's recommendation for the proposed good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract employee. The agenda includes discussions and potential official actions concerning new hires, staff resignations, and retirements. The board will also move into an executive session to consult with legal counsel as permitted under the Texas Government Code.

The board adopted the meeting agenda and addressed concerns regarding LifeSkills and support for special needs students. A closed session was held to discuss the potential good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract, as well as new hires and personnel resignations or retirements. Following the closed session, the board reconvened to formally accept the resignations of two staff members.

The board received updates on the High School Bond Project from Pogue Construction and a presentation from PCAD. A public hearing was held regarding the 2024/2025 Texas Academic Performance Report. The meeting included campus-specific reports, a financial update, recognition of CTE teachers, and a report on enrollment and attendance. Consent items including the Tax Report and Final Single Audit Report were approved. Additionally, the board approved the TEA HB2 waiver for uncertified teachers, the purchase and donation of library materials, and authorized the Superintendent to contract with professional personnel through August 2026. The board also voted to reject the SB 11 Resolution regarding daily prayer in schools and conducted a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including new hires, resignations, and administrator contracts.

The agenda for the regular meeting includes the adoption of the agenda, a construction report from Pogue Construction, and a public hearing concerning the 2024/2025 Annual District Report Update. Key discussion and action items involve accepting a termination agreement for a Chapter 21 contract employee, approving travel plans for the OISD Robotics team to compete in the World Robotics Competition 2026 in St. Louis, accepting the certification of unopposed candidates which cancels the May 2, 2026 election for specified positions, and approving the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar. The board will also discuss and potentially act on an agreement with Interquest Detection Canines for the 2026/2027 school year and the SB 546 seat belt cost reporting form for district school bus transportation. Reports from the Elementary School Principal, Jr.-Sr. High School Principal, Business Manager, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent are also scheduled.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda. Key discussions included an update on the High School Bond Project provided by Pogue Construction. Campus-specific reports were presented by principals regarding school events. The Business Manager provided a financial report update. The Superintendent reported on enrollment, attendance, provided an election calendar, shared results for the Polk County Appraisal District Board of Directors election, and gave a presentation on Strategic Planning, suggesting a date for a special meeting. Consent items approved included the Tax Report, the Quarterly Investment Report, and the second reading of TASB Local Policy Update 126. The Board authorized the Business Manager to act as the superintendent alternative for approving staff requests for TEA web applications for the 2026 calendar year. During Closed Session, the Board discussed the annual evaluation and contract extension of the Superintendent, the District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report, and personnel actions including new hires and acceptances of retirements. Following Closed Session, the Board approved and extended the Superintendent's contract and accepted two retirements.