Venus Independent School District

The board meeting focused on the approval of the 2025-2026 teacher payscale, specifically selecting model 4. Additionally, the board entered into an executive session to consult with legal counsel, discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, salaries, discipline, or dismissal of various public officers and staff, deliberate on real property matters, and review security and student-related disciplinary issues.

The board meeting included campus reports, recognitions for students and staff, and informational updates regarding special education camera procedures and operations. The board acted on several consent agenda items, including the student code of conduct, an interlocal dispatch agreement, and a facilities use agreement. Furthermore, the board approved contracts with Field Solutions, instructional materials revisions, tax rates for the district and Hill-College, and insurance/energy cooperative renewals. Additional actions included approving policy changes for FM(LOCAL), FNCE(LOCAL), and EFB(LOCAL), passing a resolution regarding parent rights, and naming the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent.

The board discussed and approved a contingent fee contract for bond counsel legal services and an order calling a bond election. Key agenda items included the presentation of the Texas Academic Performance Report, campus reports, recognition programs, and 4-day instruction survey results. The board tabled the 2025-2026 Academic School Calendar, approved administrator contracts, authorized the AP Seminar innovative course for the high school, and adopted the targeted improvement plan. Additionally, the board approved E-Rate purchases, participation in the 1GPA purchasing cooperative, a budget amendment, and personnel matters including resignations and employment changes. Various departmental reports were provided to conclude the meeting.

The meeting focused on campus reports, recognitions, and a presentation by Dr. Alexander regarding the P-TECH school model and application process. Discussions included the history and development of early college high schools in rural Texas, the importance of aligning K-12 education with higher education and workforce readiness, and the necessity of support systems to help disadvantaged students succeed in obtaining post-secondary credentials. The meeting also addressed community-based accountability systems and strategies for elevating student outcomes in small and rural school districts.

The board conducted a special meeting to canvass bond election returns and subsequently approved the official results. Additionally, the board approved a resolution authorizing the district's intent to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditures using funds from future obligations. The meeting also included an executive session to consult with legal counsel on personnel matters, real estate deliberations, security audits, and student disciplinary matters.