September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Monthly workshop
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Haley Leatherwood
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Haley Leatherwood
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4. Public Comments
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5. Board Workshop Ground Rules
Presenter:
Haley Leatherwood
Description:
The Board will review recommended ground rules for Board Workshops to establish shared expectations for productive, professional, and governance-focused discussion. The ground rules are intended to support open dialogue, maintain focus on posted agenda items, clarify the distinction between discussion and formal action, and promote effective Board governance.
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6. Information
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6.A. Long-Range Facility Planning: Meeting and Decision Timeline
Presenter:
Valerie Morris and Andrew Fellows
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with an overview of the anticipated timeline for long-range facility planning, including upcoming meetings, community and stakeholder engagement opportunities, and key decision points. The discussion will help establish a clear process and timeline as the District evaluates future facility needs and priorities.
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6.B. Potential Change in Electric Service Provider
Presenter:
Andrew Fellows
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with an update regarding a potential change in the electric service provider at Snyder Junior High. The discussion will include anticipated costs, transition considerations, and the potential operational and financial impact to the District.
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6.C. 2026–2027 ESL Waiver
Presenter:
Daron Worrell
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with an overview of Snyder ISD’s 2026-2027 English as a Second Language (ESL) Waiver. The waiver is required when the District does not have the appropriately certified ESL personnel necessary to meet state requirements. Administration will review the need for the waiver, current staffing and certification efforts, and the instructional supports in place to ensure emergent bilingual students continue to receive appropriate services.
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6.D. 1st Six Weeks Staff Survey Feedback Trends
Presenter:
Valerie Morris
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with an overview of feedback collected through the First Six Weeks Staff Survey, including participation, emerging trends, and district responses. Staff feedback is an important component of the Superintendent Entry Plan and supports ongoing efforts to listen, identify trends, and make appropriate adjustments throughout the school year.
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6.E. Year 2 Strategic Plan Update
Presenter:
Dr. Jessica Gore
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with an update on the implementation and progress of Snyder ISD’s Year 2 Strategic Plan. The update will highlight current work aligned to the District’s strategic priorities, with a focus on Students and Staff, including key indicators of success and the systems being used to monitor progress.
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6.F. Beginning-of-Year (BOY) Academic Data
Presenter:
Dr. Jessica Gore and Principals
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with an overview of Beginning-of-Year (BOY) academic data across the district. The presentation will highlight initial student readiness trends and areas of strength and need, connecting the data to the District Strategic Plan and the instructional priorities and action steps identified within Campus Improvement Plans.
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6.G. Supports for Snyder Junior High
Presenter:
Dr. Jessica Gore and Dr. Tommy Duncan
Description:
Administration will provide the Board with an overview of current and additional supports in place at Snyder Junior High. The update will focus on district and campus efforts to strengthen instructional systems, support staff and students, and improve student achievement and accountability outcomes during the 2026-2027 school year.
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7. Executive Session (G1-G4)
The Board may go into closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in an open meeting. |
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7.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section §551.074 Personnel Matters
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7.B. Discussion and Self-Analysis of Team of Eight Trust Survey Results and Board-Superintendent Governance Team Relationships, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074.
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7.C. Deliberation Regarding Superintendent Formative Evaluation and Entry Plan, pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074.
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7.D. Consultation with Legal Counsel and Consider Regarding Economic Development Negotiations and Potential Partnership with SB Energy, pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.087.
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7.E. Consultation with Legal Counsel and Consider a Proposed Kinder Morgan Oil and Gas Lease and Related District Property and Mineral Interests, pursuant to Texas Government Code §§551.071 and 551.072.
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8. Reconvene from Closed Session
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8.A. Consider personnel matters discussed in Executive Session.
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9. Adjourn
Presenter:
Haley Leatherwood
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