Texarkana Independent School District

The meeting included a public hearing where the Chief Operating Officer provided information regarding the proposed use of unspent Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 proceeds for a purpose other than originally authorized. Following the public hearing, the Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the use of these unspent bond proceeds for the alternative purpose.

The Board of Trustees meeting included receiving a commemorative model of the new Texas High CTE 1 building and conducting a public forum with no participants, followed by a closed session. Key information received was the full approval of the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which allows for financial rewards up to $30,000 annually for eligible highly effective teachers. The Board also approved several financial and operational items, including the monthly investment report, proposals for purchases over $50,000 and various vendor contracts, acceptance of Partners in Education donations, and the budget calendar for FY 2026-2027. Furthermore, budget amendments for FY 2025-2026 were approved, along with revisions to TASB policies related to District of Innovation exemptions. Approvals were also granted for a TEA Expedited Waiver for Staff Development, campus library acquisition lists, a waiver for low attendance days, Superintendent evaluation documents/goals, and the Lone Star Investment Pool Authorized Representative form. Finally, the Board declined to adopt a policy for Texas Senate Bill 11. Personnel resignations/retirements were also received.

The special called meeting conducted a public hearing regarding the use of unspent bond proceeds for a purpose other than originally authorized for the Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024. Following the public hearing, where no public comments were received, the Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing this alternative use of the unspent bond proceeds.

Key discussions during the meeting included the presentation of a commemorative model for the new Texas High CTE 1 building by Corgan Architects. The Board adjourned into a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's contract, various personnel issues (employment, retirement, resignation, reassignment, evaluation), student discipline, and consultation with the Board's attorney. Upon reconvening, the Board received a special report on an upcoming field trip for Wake Village Elementary Students and an update on the fully approved Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which may provide eligible teachers up to $30,000 annually in additional compensation funded by TEA. The Consent Agenda was approved, covering items such as monthly investment reports, various vendor proposals, budget amendments for FY 2025-2026, and TASB Policy Revisions related to District of Innovation exemptions. Further actions included the approval of the monthly financial report and monthly expenditures. Finally, the Board considered adopting a policy for Texas Senate Bill 11 and voted to decline adopting a separate policy at that time, concluding that current law and District policy sufficiently address required opportunities for religious expression. Personnel information regarding resignations and retirements was also presented.

The Board of Trustees convened for a special session. The primary item discussed was a legislative update training provided by the TISD Attorney concerning the Texas' 89th Legislative session. There was no participation during the open forum segment.