Public Meeting Agenda: April 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

Discussion: 6:02pm

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Invocation

Discussion: Ronald Risinger - Member

1.C. Pledge to American Flag

Discussion: Ronald Risinger - Member

1.D. Recognize Visitors and School Officials

Discussion: School Officials Present: Shaun McAlpin, Brian Ousley, Julie Fuller, Jennifer Gauthier, Bailey Hubbard, Zach Quinn, Brian Richardson, Corey Sheppard, Rea Wrinkle, Jeff Breaux

2. PUBLIC FORUM

2.A. Recognize Participants and Present Guidelines for Public Forum

3. RECOGNITIONS

Discussion: All awards and recognitions were presented prior to the official call to order and are not included in the formal minutes.

3.A. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
For being extremely diligent, demonstrating citizenship, and having a passion for learning.

3.A.1. Elementary

3.A.1.a. Scarlett Little - 1st Grade

3.A.1.b. Charlie Carroll - 4th Grade

3.A.2. Junior High

3.A.2.a. Kinzlee Peveto - 7th Grade

3.A.3. High School

3.A.3.a. Haylee Spears - 12th Grade

3.B. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

3.B.1. Adrian Hebert

3.C. TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

3.C.1. Jessica Allen

4. Discussion

4.A. Neches FCU Presentation

5. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

5.A. March 30, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

5.B. April 9, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

5.C. April 20, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

6.A. Attendance Report

6.B. Attendance FTE's

6.C. Enrollment Comparison

6.D. Truancy

6.E. Retirement/Resignation List

6.F. Bond Update-High School Information

6.G. TASB SLI Dates: 6/10-6/13 (San Antonio), 6/17-6/20 (Fort Worth)

6.H. 2026-27 Board Meeting Dates

6.I. Para-Professional and Auxiliary Personnel Rehire List

6.J. Miscellaneous

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.A. Finance Report

Presenter: Bailey Hubbard, Director of Finance

7.A.1. Financial Recap Reports (FIN3051)

7.A.2. Check Payments List (FIN1300)

7.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

7.A.4. Cash Position Report

7.A.5. Utilities Usage Reports

7.A.5.a. Electricity

7.A.5.b. Natural Gas

7.A.5.c. Water

7.A.6. Quarterly Investment Report

7.A.6.a. Lone Star Quarterly Statement

7.A.6.b. Investment Officer (McAlpin) Certification

7.B. Curriculum and Instruction

Presenter: Zach Quinn & Corey Sheppard, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction

7.B.1. STAAR-EOC State Testing

7.B.2. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Kickoff

7.B.3. Texas Mobile STEM Lab

7.B.4. High School Honors English Summer Reading List

7.C. Safety

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services & Corey Sheppard, Director of Primary Curriculum & Instruction

7.C.1. Orange County Sheriff’s Department School Safety Meeting

7.C.2. Safety and Security Committee Meeting

7.C.3. Upcoming Dates

7.D. Child Nutrition

Presenter: Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition

7.D.1. March Claim Report

7.D.1.a. Meals Served During March (16 days)

7.D.1.b. For Comparison - Meals Served During February (18 days)

7.D.2. Orange County Health Inspection

7.E. Special Programs

Presenter: Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs

7.E.1. Special Education

7.E.2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

7.E.3. Homeless Identification

7.E.4. Federal Programs

7.F. Technology

Presenter: Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology

7.F.1. 1:1 Chromebooks

7.F.2. Online STAAR Testing

7.F.3. CTE Purchases

7.F.4. Orangefield ISD Social Media

7.G. Athletics

Presenter: Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director

7.G.1. News and Updates

7.G.2. Athletic Competitions

7.G.2.a. Baseball

7.G.2.b. Softball

7.G.2.c. Powerlifting

7.G.2.d. Boys Golf

7.G.2.e. Girls Golf

7.G.2.f. Tennis

7.G.2.g. Track and Field

7.G.3. Student Participation

7.G.4. Awards (Students and Coaches)

7.G.5. Special Events and Programs

7.G.6. Upcoming Events

7.H. Support Services

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services

7.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

7.H.2. Transportation

7.H.3. Residency Report

7.H.4. General Information

7.H.4.a. Future Project/Equipment

7.H.4.b. Current Projects

7.I. Principals

Presenter: Julie Fuller, Elementary; Brian Richardson, Junior High; Rea Wrinkle, High School

7.I.1. Attendance

7.I.2. Faculty Information

7.I.3. Student Information

7.I.4. UIL/Academics

7.I.5. Upcoming Events

7.J. Career & Technology

Presenter: CTE Coordinator

7.J.1. Business Management Program of Study

7.J.2. Healthcare Therapeutic Program of Study

7.J.3. Teaching and Training Program of Study

7.J.4. Family and Community Services Program of Study

7.J.5. Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts

7.J.6. Professional Communications

7.J.7. Food, and Natural Resources (Animal Science Program of Study)

7.J.8. Ag., Food, and Natural Resources (Plant Science Program of Study)

7.J.9. Applied Ag. Engineering

8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.A. Building and Grounds

8.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair

8.A.2. Jude Graffagnino - Member

8.A.3. Bo Henley - Member

8.B. Policy

8.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair

8.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

8.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member

8.C. Salary

8.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair

8.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

8.C.3. Brad Frye - Member

8.D. Technology

8.D.1. Ronald Risinger - Chair

8.D.2. Laura Clark - Member

8.D.3. Jude Graffagnino - Member

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Consent Agenda Items Listed

9.A.1. Grants and Donations (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.A.2. Student Accident Insurance (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.A.3. Audit Services with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP (G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.B. Consideration of and Possible Action on a Budget Allocation to Purchase Buses and or Retrofit the Current District School Buses with Three Point Seat belts as Mandated by SB 546 (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.C. Consideration of and Possible Action on Elementary Playground Equipment (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.D. Consideration of and Possible Action on Lease Agreement with Neches Federal Credit Union (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal G3 Board/Community/Staff Relations)

9.E. Consideration of and Possible Action on Homestead Exemption (G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.F. Consideration of and Possible Action on Surplus Inventory (G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.G. Consideration of and Possible Action on Agreement with Bond Furniture Vendor (G2 Operations/Fiscal)

10. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION

Description:
Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. If necessary, the Board will convene in closed session for discussion of any item on the agenda.

Texas Government Code §551.074, discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, compensation, or duties of public employees.

Texas Government Code §551.072, deliberates the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

Texas Government Code §551.076, the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.

All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

Discussion: 6:44pm

11. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Discussion: 7:43pm

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Certified Professionals (G4 Personnel/Leadership)

Discussion: No Action

12.B. Consideration of and Possible Action on the Hiring of a Certified Administrator (G4 Personnel/Leadership)

12.C. Consideration of and Possible Action on Updated Security Personnel (G1 Student, G3 Board/Community/Staff Relations, G4 Personnel/Leadership)

12.D. Consideration of and Possible Action on Budget Amendment (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

13. ADJOURN

April 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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