February 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM - Regular Meeting
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1) Call Meeting to Order, Establish a Quorum
Discussion:
Jason Hudson called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.
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2) Invocation
Discussion:
John Hood led the invocation.
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3) Pledge of Allegiance
Discussion:
Shelly Slaughter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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4) Celebrations
Discussion:
Mrs. Slaughter noted there would be several celebrations at the March meeting.
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5) Public Comments/Open Forum: BED(LOCAL)
Discussion:
There was no public forum.
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6) Executive Session: Executive Session will be held for the purpose of consideration of matters for which closed or executive sessions are authorized by Title 5, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section (551.071), (551,072), (551.074), (551.087).
Discussion:
The board went into executive session at 10:30 am.
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7) Board to reconvene into open session.
Discussion:
The board reconvened into open session at 11:30 am.
Amanda Horne left the meeting at 10:45 am. |
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8) Consent Agenda: All items(s) on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these items(s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regular agenda.
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8)a. District Investments Reports/ Financial Reports/Budget Amendments
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8)b. Read and approve board minutes.
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8)c. Discuss and Consider the District Plan for Meeting Teacher Certification Requirements by School Year 29-30.
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8)d. Discuss and consider the Additional School Day Year Waiver for school closure on January 26, 27, 28, and 29 due to weather, ice, and snow.
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9) Administrative Reports
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9)a. Elementary Principal
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9)b. Middle School Principal
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9)c. High School Principal
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9)d. Police Department Report / Maintenance
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9)e. Transportation Report
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9)f. Technology Report
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9)g. Athletic Director Report
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9)h. Business Manager Report
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9)i. Superintendent Report
Discussion:
Shelly Slaughter presented.
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10) Discussion Items
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10)a. Public Hearing on the 2025 Annual Report to include the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).
Discussion:
Shelly Slaughter highlighted information regarding the 2025 Annual Report which included the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performce Report (TAPR).
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10)b. Discuss the School Calendar for 2026-2027.
Discussion:
Mrs. Slaughter went over the 3 calendars presented. Will gather more information and submit calendars to faculty/staff for a vote. Will submit proposed final draft at March meeting.
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10)c. Discuss the LASO 4 Grant; LIFT (Leadership & Instructional Foundations in Texas), LIFT Add-On (PLC's), and PREP Residency, GYO, and Mentorship.
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10)d. Discuss the Moody M-Pact Grant.
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10)e. Discuss updates on the Blarney Solar Project.
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11) Action Items: The board will consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the following items:
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11)a. Discuss and consider Senior Trip to Panama City, Florida.
Discussion:
John Hood had stepped out of meeting.
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11)b. Discuss and consider the updated Student Outcome Goals for 2024 through 2029.
Discussion:
Tony Aguilar had stepped out of meeting.
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11)c. Discuss and consider a board member to sit on the Moody M-Pact Grant planning committee.
Discussion:
Tony Aguilar stepped out of tne meeting.
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11)d. Discuss and consider hiring for the part-time Safety and Security/Data position for the remainder of the contractual year for 2025-2026.
Discussion:
Tony Aguilar stepped out of the meeting.
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11)e. Discuss and consider hiring for the 3rd grade Math/Science position for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
Discussion:
Tony Aguilar stepped out of the meeting.
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11)f. Discuss and consider Principal Contracts for 2026-2027 school year.
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11)g. Discuss and consider the Business Manager Contract for 2026-2027.
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11)h. Discuss and consider hiring the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and Grants Manager for 2026-2027 school year.
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11)i. Discuss and consider adding a full-time interventionist position for Math/RLA for 2026-2027. (This position may be 2 part-time people, not to exceed a full-time position).
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11)j. Discuss and consider an additional position at the PK-2nd grade, Elementary campus, contingent upon enrollment numbers; not to exceed 2:22 ratio at the 1st/2nd grade levels and 2:20 ratio at the PK/K levels.
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12) School Board training
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12)a. Team of Eight Training with Dr. Loyde, LSG Coach.
Discussion:
The board completed Team of 8 training via Zoom with Dr. Loyde, LSG Coach, from 8:45 am until 10:17 am.
The board then went into recess from 10:17 am until 10:29 am. |
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13) Future agenda items.
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13)a. Teacher and other staff contracts
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13)b. Textbook certification
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13)c. Set date of a Facilities Committee Meeting
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13)d. Bus seatbelts
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13)e. Team of 8/EISO Training with Dr. Loyde, LSG Coach
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14) Adjourn
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