Shepherd Independent School District

The meeting included staff and student recognitions. The board received reports from the TEA Conservator, the Superintendent, and the Director of Teaching and Learning, including a review of STAAR data and A-F ratings. Financial reports for February 2025 were presented, along with a TASB salary study report and a report on contract renewals for 2025-2026. The board approved general and financial consent items, including a continuation with Conroe ISD for deaf education services, a list of T-TESS appraisers, and an investment training resolution. Revisions to the 2024-2025 compensation plan were also approved.

The meeting included staff and student recognition, a public hearing on the 2024-2025 First Ratings, and reports from the Conservator and Leadership Team. Updates were provided on strategic compensation and the monthly financial report for August 2025, along with a report on contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. The board considered and approved general and financial consent items, including student travel, a comfort canine program, a class size waiver, DOI certifications, campus improvement plans, camera upgrades, cafeteria braziers, and intercom systems. They also discussed and approved an amendment for Smart Interactive Flat Panels and revisions to the compensation plan. The board accepted the certification of unopposed candidates and approved the cancellation of the election for the Shepherd ISD Board of Trustees.

This District Improvement Plan for Shepherd Independent School District serves as a roadmap to achieve its mission of empowering and educating all students for success. The plan is structured around five main goals: monitoring student improvement and growth; talent acquisition, acceleration, advancement, retention, and support; improving community engagement, transparency, and trust; implementing and monitoring financial transparency and operational planning; and providing a safe, productive, healthy, and secure learning environment. The overarching vision is to maintain an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The meeting included staff and student recognition, focusing on achievements and character traits. A public forum addressed concerns regarding service dogs at school events. Reports were presented on the Conservator's activities, leadership team updates, financial status, and data analysis for improving student outcomes. The board approved general and financial consent items, the SISD Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, and acceptance of the TASB Delegate Assembly Student Scholarship. A closed session was held to discuss personnel matters.

The meeting included a public hearing on the ESSA Application 2025-2026 and the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. A report was given on the use of AI in Shepherd ISD. The board discussed and took possible action regarding the progress of the Optional Flexible School Day Program, the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan, Acceptance of Texas CLASS Investment Pool, adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, Budget amendments, the Board for Micro Purchase Threshold Increase for Federal Funds, and the School Nutrition Spending Plan.