The Board President or his/her designee will call the roll of members.

Students from Smithville Elementary who have received the most Tiger Tokens for the month will lead the group in the pledge. Those students are:

• 1st Grade: Knox Bledsoe, Maysen Alamillo, Levi Armstrong, Makenzie Arpero
• 2nd Grade: Casen Allen, Camila Aguilar Jaimes, Yarely Perez Jaimes, Jaelynn Acuna Basilio
• 3rd Grade: Penney Behrens, Nico Borja, Blayne Bennett, Rylan Blackwell
• 4th Grade: Reese Bitzkie, Alaia Acuna Basilio, Isabella Bontempo, Olivia Abreo
• 5th Grade: Mason Bertsch, Kase Beard, Keatyn Becker, Liberty Alloy Bailey

A total allotment amount of $271,106 is being generated this year as a result of 25 SISD teachers receiving either a Recognized, Exemplary, or Masters designation based upon teacher and student performance data in the 2024-2025 school year.

Brown Primary:

• Devon Behrens
• Leanne Vinklarek
• Shelly Naylor
• Jessica Pack
• Hailey Sherrill

Smithville Elementary:

• Julie Bishop
• Anna Goertz 
• Crystal Heimann 
• Ariel Kunz
• Brande Natal
• Nikki Peacock
• Crystal Saffel 
• Kimberly Covey
• Megan Lowery

Smithville Junior High:

• Travis Butler
• Kylie Friend
• Trish Hawkins
• Valerie Rodriguez
• Jenny Davis 

Smithville High School:

• Lacey Schwanke
• Tessa Otten
• Kevin Mahoney
• Michele Broadway 
• Katarzyna Swank 
• Shannon Munson 

The TIGER award is a quarterly recognition program for staff who go above and beyond and demonstrate service to others.  Tiger Award Recipients for this quarter include:

• BP - Nickolas Mendenhall
• SES - Maddison Stafford
• JH - Amanda Hudspeth
• SHS - Alica Sexton
• Central Office - Christopher Rios

Each nine-weeks the middle school and high school faculties select an outstanding student from their respective campus.  Students are rated on criteria including grades, honesty, enthusiasm, cooperation with teachers and their peers, class participation and leadership.

The outstanding students for the fourth nine-weeks from SHS are:

• Ava Korin Bryant - 9th Grade
• Tyler Keith Gigout - 10th Grade

The outstanding students for the fourth nine-weeks from SJHS are:

• Molly Ann Gunter - 6th Grade
• Oscar Jhamaury Uribe Vera - 8th Grade

Smithville Elementary School is excited to celebrate outstanding students by introducing the "Tiger of the Month" recognition.  Elementary staff will nominate students who exhibit characteristics such as kindness, strong character, and helpfulness.  Each month, one exceptional student will be honored by the campus, recognized at the school board meeting, and will receive a special yard sign to proudly display at home.

May 2026 Tiger of the Month is Riley Navarro, 5th grader in Mrs. Armstrong's class.

Audrey Chapin, 6th Grade Student at SHS placed 4th in State for her Scenario Writing story "Sprout," addressing invasive species 20 years in the future. Future Problem Solvers Sponsor is Ronald McKeown. 

The SHS Horse Judging Team placed 5th overall and qualified for the state competition. Team members include:

• Ace Ahlbrandt, Ava Bryant, Tanner Watson, and Justin Young
• Ava Bryant also tied for 1st place individually.

Tori Gest, FFA Sponsor

The SHS Tiger Tron Robotics team advanced to and participated in state competition. Team members include:

• Jimmie Bradshaw
• Matthew Ferrell
• Stephen Colosky
• Bobby Galabeas
• Naxeiah Owens
• Jasper Regier
• Damien Sturgeon
• Paulino Dominguez-Aguilar
• Felix Mondragon-Castro
• Chesney Horsley
• Emily Stark
• Ryan Helsley
• Jouleeana Ketola

Sponsor, Mary Alice Castello

The Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Teams recognize senior high school athletes, trainers and managers who excel in the following categories: GPA, class rank and ACT/SAT score. SISD is proud to recognize the following students for achieving this prestigious honor.

Girls Basketball:

• Kenna Tiner
• Sophie Vinklarek
• Briyanna Sampson

Softball:

• Addison Otto 
• Jessi Davis
• Kenna Tiner
• Dakota Young

Baseball:

• Luke Wagoner

Boys Basketball:

• Caleb Magden

Boys Soccer:

• Devon Utecht

The following golfers advanced to the Regional tournament:

• Carter Nutt, individual
• Kayla Sunderman, Lily Gardella, Audrey Vasquez, Maddie Bell, and Avery Hayden, Girls Team

Head Golf Coach, Trey Vondenstein

The following athletes competed at the Regional level in Track and Field:

• Ava Bryant
• Brianna Sampson
• Zane Perkins
• Baylor Watson
• Zacaria Hibbens

Head Coach, Steven Fobert

Congratulations to the Lady Tiger Softball team on an outstanding season!

• Addison Otto 
• Kenna Tiner 
• Jessi Davis 
• Kayden Wilde 
• Dakota Young 
• Jenna Carroll 
• Brityn Roberts 
• Cory Mikulin 
• Emery Bayer 
• Kenzly White 
• Brittney Collins 
• Alystar Ramos 
• Jessica Hinnant 
• Kayde Tiner 
• Payton Quinley
• Aubrey Trevino 
• Colbi Davis

Head Coach, Wayne Otto

Citizens wishing to address the Board of Trustees have so indicated by listing their name on the Communications from the Public sign-in sheet located on the table at the entrance to the boardroom. Those signing have given a brief indication of the topics to be addressed. Comments to the Board of Trustees under this provision will be in accordance with SISD Board Policy BED (LEGAL & LOCAL) and Board Operating Procedures.

Article XVI, section 1 of the Texas Constitution requires all elected or appointed state and local officers to take the official oath of office and to subscribe to the anti-bribery statement (Form 2201-Statement of Officer) before entering upon the duties of their office.  Local officers must retain the signed statement with the official records of the office.

"Before entering upon the duties of the office of Board of Trustee, the Trustee shall take the oath or affirmation of office and shall file it with the President of the Board."  Education Code 11.061; Tex. Const. Art. XVI, Sec. 1

At the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees in January the Board called for its regular election to be held on May 2, 2026. The election was canceled due to lack of opposition to current incumbents.  However, in accordance with the election code, the new (returning) Board members Chris Hinnant, Place 1, and Grant Gutierrez, Place 2, will be sworn in at the next regular meeting following the regular election date, which is May 18, 2026.

The Oath of Office will be administered for the newly elected School Board Trustees.

Board members routinely approve items on the consent agenda as a group. These are routine agenda items.  Board members have the option to ask questions regarding any of the items listed as part of the consent agenda.

State law requires that a record be kept in the form of official minutes on each meeting held by a governmental body and that these minutes be approved at the next regular meeting.

Monthly reporting of financial position in relation to the budget.  The Board is provided monthly financial statements.

Meet legal reporting requirements for investments.
In order the meet legal reporting requirements for investments, the Board receives quarterly reports on District investments.

The Board has requested a monthly status report of earned state aid in relation to the budget.

The Board has requested a monthly status report of earned state aid in relation to the budget.

Attached is the Tax Assessor-Collector's Report.

The business manager, Stacy Tiner, will review the financial disbursements for the previous month with the Board of Trustees.  No action is required.

The Board President will set a date for the completed Board Self-Assessment Instrument to be returned for tabulation. The instrument is included as an attachment in the packet for the Board’s convenience.  The Board will address its self-evaluation at the regular June meeting.

The Superintendent will update the Board on important issues pertaining to the District.

• UIL Academics and CX Debate Competitions
• Upcoming Senior Celebrations 
• Graduation on May 22 
• Employee Awards and Breakfast on May 26 
• Summer Feeding Program Kickoff on May 29 at 6 pm in MLK Park
• Reunification Training Exercise on June 2 

The Texas Education Code §28.004 specifies that the local SHAC must submit an annual written report to the board regarding their recommendations related to health education curriculum and instruction, their activities during the year, and any recommendations made by the physical activity and fitness planning subcommittee of the SHAC.

Each month, the Board of Trustees receives a report on progress of a portion of the SISD Strategic Plan. This month's focus will be on Priority 1 and its associated objectives.

• Public Hearing on ESSA and Perkins Grants
• Strategic Plan Update : Priority 2 - Staff Satisfaction & Engagement 
• Appoint a Delegate for the TASA/TASB Convention 
• Set Regular Board Meeting Dates for 2026-27 
• Board Self Evaluation
• Update on Tax Collection from MVBA
• Update on Debt Service and Refunding Opportunity
• Budget Development for 2026-27
• TASB Compensation Study Results
• Consider Compensation Plan for 2026-27
• School Safety & Security Updates
• Health & Wellness Curriculum Adoption

According to Board Policy DC [Local], the Superintendent has the authority to make recommendations to the Board regarding the selection of all contractual personnel. It is recommended that the Board approve the hire of new contractual personnel as recommended.

Approve the renewal  of IReady Toolbox in the amount of $55,498 using Title I funds in 2026-27. The IReady toolbox is the supplemental portion of IReady which includes screeners, supplemental practice for students, and resources for teachers for intervention and extension K-8.

For the 26-27 school year, students in K-5 mathematics will have a more balanced programming between hands-on experiences and technology. This is in direct alignment with guidance provided by both ESC Region 13 and the Texas Education Agency.

In accordance with Board Policy CV: Prior to advertising, the Board shall determine the project delivery/contract award method to be used for each construction contract valued at or above the competitive purchasing threshold established in law. To assist the Board, the Superintendent shall recommend the project delivery/contract award method that he or she determines provides the best value to the District.

Disclaimer - During the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees may conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D and E.

Board policies BDAA [Legal] and BDAA [Local] specify that the Board will elect a president, vice-president, and secretary at the first meeting after each election and qualification of Trustees. Board Operating Procedures specify the criteria for Board officers and the process for selecting Board officers. 

As a result of the reorganization of the Board of Trustees there may be a change in Board officers.  The Board President and the Board Secretary must be authorized to sign the District accounts at First National Bank, the District’s depository.