Robert Lee Independent School District

The meeting included financial report and bill approvals, followed by updates on high school and elementary school enrollment numbers and attendance rates. The board approved the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan and authorized a General Legal Service Agreement with Leon/Alcala, PLLC. Additionally, the superintendent presented the 2024 School District Property Value Study Board Report and provided briefings on construction, budget, district audit, and staff activities.

The agenda includes the Principal's and Superintendent's reports covering enrollment and budget updates. Key discussion items involve the adoption of the school calendar, representation on the Region 15 Board of Directors, and the potential cancellation of a trustee election. Procurement and operational considerations include bids for house pump replacements, track resurfacing, parking lot maintenance, safety equipment, and the purchase of gym training equipment. The meeting also includes a discussion of personnel matters such as re-assignment, resignation, re-hiring, and discipline.

The board approved the financial report and bills, received updates regarding student enrollment and attendance rates, and appointed the 2025-2026 SHAC Committee. Further actions included approving the West Texas Food Service Interlocal Agreement, finalizing the Coke Central Appraisal District Board of Directors vote by resolution, authorizing an election equipment lease and joint election contract with Coke County, and approving Local Update 126 with specific modifications. The superintendent provided reports covering the budget, school bus seat belts, political loss control visits, and staff event planning.

The Robert Lee School Campus Improvement Plan outlines strategies to foster student success, academic excellence, and a safe learning environment. Key pillars include improving academic achievement across all student groups, ensuring highly qualified staff, maintaining a secure and drug-free campus, and promoting student graduation. The plan also emphasizes strong partnerships with parents and the community, student wellness and attendance, prevention of harassment and bullying, and smooth transitions between educational levels. Specific attention is given to supporting economically disadvantaged, Hispanic, At-Risk, Special Education, and Migrant students.

The board agenda includes discussions on the School District Property Value Study and an administrative appeal contract with Linebarger Goggin Blair & Sampson, LLP. The Board will consider the engagement of auditors for the fiscal year, a shared service arrangement with the Fairview Alternative School Coop, and potential amendments to the current and upcoming school calendars. Additional business includes reviewing teacher certification plans, implementation of daily prayer time per Senate Bill 11, the notice for the School Board Trustee election, and personnel contracts, including administrative and athletic positions. The Superintendent will also provide reports on facilities, district budget, and investment updates.