October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Prairie Lea Independent School District Regular School Board of Trustees Meeting
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1. Opening Ceremonies
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1.A. Call to Order and Establishment of Quorum
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1.B. Reading of Mission Statement: Our mission is to work collaboratively with families, staff and community to build trust and positive relationships. We provide the tools and skills for students to develop their potential and become confident, responsible individuals. We cultivate a safe, nurturing learning environment where all students experience growth and success. It is our pleasure to work with parents to fulfil our mission!
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1.C. Pledge of Allegiance (If Assigned)
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1.D. Open Forum
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2. Information Items
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2.A. Superintendent Report
Speaker(s):
Buddy Freeman
Description:
Provide information about Teacher Incentive Allotment
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2.A.1. Presentation by Micki Wesley concerning Teacher Incentive Allotment
Speaker(s):
Micki Wesley - Region 9 ESC
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2.B. Principal Report
Speaker(s):
Martha Gilmore
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2.C. Chief Financial Officer Report
Speaker(s):
Eric Tober
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2.D. Technology Director Report
Speaker(s):
Corey Kincaid
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2.E. Special Programs Report
Speaker(s):
Kim Molina
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3. Consent Agenda Items
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3.A. Approve Minutes of Previous Board Meeting(s).
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3.B. Approve Financial Reports and/or Payments over $10,000.
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3.C. Approve 2025-2026 Investment Policy.
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3.D. Approve Martha Gilmore, Kari Nelson, and Sara Rodriguez and T-TESS appraisers.
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3.E. Approve emergency operations plan for 2025-26.
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4. Action Items
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4.A. Discussion and consideration of nomination/s to the Guadalupe Appraisal District Board of Directors. There are two directorships open.
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4.B. Discussion and consideration of the purchase of 20 new laptops for staff members. The estimated cost is $28,280.
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4.C. Discussion and consideration of the annual ESL report and authorize Prairie Lea ISD to apply for ESL waiver for 2025-2026.
Speaker(s):
Kari Nelson
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4.D. Discussion and consideration to authorize Prairie Lea ISD to seek the appropriate Staff Development Waiver from the Texas Education Agency. The days would be January 5, 2026, February 13, 2026, and March 23, 2026.
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4.E. Discussion and consideration to contract with Caldwell County to supply Prairie Lea ISD with a part-time School Resource Officer billed to the district at a rate of $40 per hour.
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5. Executive Session-as authorized by Texas Gov’t Code Section 551.001 et se
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5.A. 551.074 – Personnel Employment and Contract(s)
Discuss HR position. |
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5.B. Other Concerns
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6. Return to Open Session
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6.A. Approve / Discuss Executive Session Discussion Items
Discussion and consideration of hiring for an HR position. |
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6.B. Adjournment
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