Texas City Independent School District

The meeting commenced with an announcement of a quorum and opening ceremonies, including pledges and an invocation, followed by Board Member Highlights concerning the NABSE Conference and a school performance by the TCHS Saxophone Ensemble. Recognitions included the Together We Succeed Award recipients, high school musicians recognized for TMEA All-State auditions, the naming of Heights Elementary and Guajardo Elementary to the U.S. News & World Report's Best Elementary Schools list, School Board Recognition Month, and the Special Olympics Bowling Team's success at the Area 22 Winter Games. Information items included 'State of Schools' updates from Kohfeldt Elementary, Hayley Elementary, and Hal Biery DAEP, as well as a report on recent intruder detection audits. Action items involved the approval of the Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2025, approval of TASB Local Policy Update 126, approval of the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, approval of the District Facility Rental Fees/Cost schedule, and approval related to the Naming of La Marque High School Facilities. The Consent Agenda covered approvals for the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar, monthly financial reports, budget amendments, awarding a re-roofing contract, purchasing replacement press boxes at TCHS Stadium, ratifying purchasing cooperative fees, and the Calvin Vincent Head Start Director's Report. Separately approved items included the MOU with Tarleton State University for the Tarleton Today Program and a purchase exceeding $100K for the Reading Horizons intervention program. The Board entered and reconvened from a Closed Meeting to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel issues including hiring and contract actions, and the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation, after which action was taken on personnel recommendations and the Superintendent's contract.

This Strategic Plan for Texas City ISD outlines a multi-year roadmap to reduce the percentage of uncertified teachers and achieve full compliance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) and State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requirements. The plan establishes annual reduction targets, with a goal of 100% compliance by the 2029-2030 school year. Key strategies include supporting uncertified teachers through enrollment in approved Educator Preparation Programs, providing targeted retention and certification assistance, and implementing robust assignment compliance monitoring. Additionally, the plan aims to strengthen future recruitment pipelines through PREP Allotment Programs to ensure a sustainable supply of certified educators.

The meeting commenced with the President confirming a quorum and due notification, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and an Invocation. Recognitions included the Together We Succeed Award recipients (a church, a student, and staff members), the winners of the annual Christmas Card art contest, and the district's designation as a CTE District of Distinction by CTAT for the second consecutive year. Leadership Values Quarterly Champions were also recognized. During the Public Forum, citizens addressed the timing of a barn move. Action items included the approval of the November 11, 2025, Board Minutes. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of Monthly Financial Reports, Budget Amendments, FF&E and Related Services purchase for the new La Marque High School (LMHS), the October Head Start Director's Report, and Instructional Materials Review and Adoption Committees. The Board entered and later reconvened from a Closed Meeting to discuss legal matters, property, personnel, and discipline. Upon reconvening, the Board approved Professional Personnel Recommendations and related actions, followed by an adjournment.

The meeting agenda included the President announcing quorum and the meeting being duly called. Key segments involved opening ceremonies such as the Pledge and Invocation, and school performance by Levi Fry General Music. Recognitions included the Together We Succeed Award, Leadership Values Quarterly Champions, and Elementary and Secondary Principal of the Year. A public hearing was scheduled for the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report. Information items covered the Three-Year Safety and Security District Audit, District Vulnerability Assessment, and a Holdsworth Update. Action items included considering the Order of Election for the May 2, 2026, Trustee Election, approval of Average Daily Attendance figures for 2026-2027 revenue estimates, and consideration of a resolution regarding a daily prayer period. The Consent Agenda involved numerous items, such as approving monthly financial reports, budget amendments, an agreement with Galveston County for election services, professional services for the annual financial audit, renewals for property and automobile insurance, approval for vent hood inspection/repair, ratification of FF&E costs for the new La Marque High School, the Head Start Director's Report for December 2025, a Special Education purchase over $100,000, and an action plan for delaying teacher certification requirements. A closed meeting was held for consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation, real property, negotiated contracts, personnel matters, security deployment, student discipline, student matters, and employee group consultation.

The meeting included an opening ceremony featuring the Pledge, Invocation, Board Member Highlights, and a school performance by the TCHS Saxophone Ensemble. Recognitions were presented for the Together We Succeed Award, U.S. News and World Report's Best Elementary Schools, School Board Recognition Month, and Special Olympics Bowling Area 22 Winter Games. Information items covered the State of Schools for Kohfeldt Elementary, Hayley Elementary, and Biery DAEP, alongside an Intruder Detection Audit. Action items included consideration for the Annual Financial Report for FYE 2025, TASB Local Policy Update 126, the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar, District Facility Rental Fees/Costs, and the Naming of La Marque High School Facilities. The Consent Agenda addressed the 2026-2027 Budget Calendar, Monthly Financial Reports, Budget Amendments, awarding contracts for re-roofing and press box replacement at TCHS Stadium, ratification of Purchasing Cooperative Fees, the Head Start Director's Report, an MOU with Tarleton State University for dual enrollment, and a purchase over $100K for a reading intervention program. A Closed Meeting was held to discuss legal consultations, real property, negotiated contracts, personnel matters (including hiring and evaluation of the Superintendent), security, student discipline, and employee group consultations. Following the closed session, the Board considered action on personnel recommendations and contract actions.