Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
III. Public Participation
IV. Continuous Improvement/Student Outcomes
IV.A. Cyber Security Update 
IV.B. Safety and Security Update 
V. Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act.
V.A. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 
V.A.I. When the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or
V.A.II. On a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.
V.A.III. Consider legal advice regarding personnel and related action items.
V.B. Texas Government Code Section 551.072 
V.B.I. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
V.C. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 
V.C.I. Consider hiring of professional personnel
V.C.II. Consider renewals, non-renewals, contract abandonments and terminations of contracts for professional personnel. (To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and contracts of employees.)
V.C.II.a. Discussion concerning the termination of the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Monique Hawkins in the best interests of the district, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year 
V.C.II.b. Discussion concerning the termination of the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Jerod Thomas in the best interests of the district, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year 
V.C.III. Consider parental complaint under Texas Education Code Chapter 26 and District Policy FNG of Parent S. Bircher
V.D. Texas Government Code Section 551.076
V.D.I. Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.
VI. Reconvene from Executive Session
VII. 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Atkins
VIII. Consider action on items discussed in Executive Session
VIII.A. Consider board approval of hiring of professional personnel.
VIII.B. Consider renewals, non-renewals, contract abandonments and terminations of contracts for professional personnel. (To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and contracts of employees.)
VIII.B.I. Consideration and possible action to terminate the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Monique Hawkins
VIII.B.II. Consideration and possible action to terminate the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Jerod Thomas 
VIII.C. Consider parental complaint under Texas Education Code Chapter 26 and District Policy FNG of parent S. Bircher 
IX. Special Recognitions
X. Public Participation
XI. Continuous Improvement/Student Outcomes
XI.A. Next is Now:  Curriculum Update 
XII. Business/Legal/Finance/Consent Agenda
XII.A. Consider approval of the Minutes of March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting
XII.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of March 30, 2026 Special Meeting 
XII.C. Consider Approval of Amended Budget for 2025-2026
XII.D. Consider approval of Gifts and Donations
XII.E. Consider Approval of the Continuation of Purchasing Buses with the Required Three-Point Seat Belts in Accordance with the Current Bus Replacement Cycle due to Legislative Funding Constraints
XIII. Curriculum/Instruction/Consent Agenda
XIII.A. Consider Approval of License and Services Agreement with Reading Horizons 
XIII.B. Consider Approval of Dual Credit Partnership and Dual Credit Sponsorship Payment Agreement with Texas State Technical College for Building Construction Technology Workforce Dual Credit Program 
XIII.C. Consider Approval of the Continuing Education and Training Clearinghouse Professional Development Plan for 2026-2027
XIII.D. Consider Approval of the Educational Master  Agreement with The University of Texas at Tyler 
XIII.E. Consider Approval of the Program Agreement with The University of Texas at Tyler Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinical Education Program
XIII.F. Consider Approval of the Program Agreement with The University of Texas at Tyler Nursing Program
XIII.G. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Cenikor Foundation Youth Recovery Community Program for Substance Abuse Counseling 
XIII.H. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Region 7 Education Service Center for Reading Academies 
XIII.I. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with PATH for a PATH Home From School 
XIII.J. Consider Approval of Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Tyler Junior College Nursing and Health Sciences 
XIII.K. Consider Ratification of Amended District Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year 
XIV. Superintendent's/Staff Reports
XIV.A. Quarterly Financial Executive Summary 
XV. Discussion
XV.A. Board Continuing Education Report 
XVI. Future Business
XVI.A. May 14, 2026 - RISE Graduation 
XVI.B. May 14, 2026 - Early College High School Graduation 
XVI.C. May 15, 2026 - Tyler High School Graduation 
XVI.D. May 16, 2026 - Tyler Legacy High School Graduation 
XVI.E. May 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting 
XVII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Subject:
II. First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
Subject:
III. Public Participation
Subject:
IV. Continuous Improvement/Student Outcomes
Subject:
IV.A. Cyber Security Update 
Subject:
IV.B. Safety and Security Update 
Subject:
V. Executive Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act.
Subject:
V.A. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 
Description:
For the purpose of a private consultation with the board's attorney on all subjects or matter authorized by law.
Subject:
V.A.I. When the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or
Subject:
V.A.II. On a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.
Subject:
V.A.III. Consider legal advice regarding personnel and related action items.
Subject:
V.B. Texas Government Code Section 551.072 
Subject:
V.B.I. Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Subject:
V.C. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 
Description:
For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Subject:
V.C.I. Consider hiring of professional personnel
Subject:
V.C.II. Consider renewals, non-renewals, contract abandonments and terminations of contracts for professional personnel. (To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and contracts of employees.)
Subject:
V.C.II.a. Discussion concerning the termination of the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Monique Hawkins in the best interests of the district, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year 
Subject:
V.C.II.b. Discussion concerning the termination of the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Jerod Thomas in the best interests of the district, effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year 
Subject:
V.C.III. Consider parental complaint under Texas Education Code Chapter 26 and District Policy FNG of Parent S. Bircher
Subject:
V.D. Texas Government Code Section 551.076
Subject:
V.D.I. Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.
Subject:
VI. Reconvene from Executive Session
Subject:
VII. 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance - Mrs. Atkins
Subject:
VIII. Consider action on items discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
VIII.A. Consider board approval of hiring of professional personnel.
Subject:
VIII.B. Consider renewals, non-renewals, contract abandonments and terminations of contracts for professional personnel. (To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, and contracts of employees.)
Subject:
VIII.B.I. Consideration and possible action to terminate the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Monique Hawkins
Subject:
VIII.B.II. Consideration and possible action to terminate the Chapter 21 probationary employment contract of Jerod Thomas 
Subject:
VIII.C. Consider parental complaint under Texas Education Code Chapter 26 and District Policy FNG of parent S. Bircher 
Subject:
IX. Special Recognitions
Subject:
X. Public Participation
Subject:
XI. Continuous Improvement/Student Outcomes
Subject:
XI.A. Next is Now:  Curriculum Update 
Subject:
XII. Business/Legal/Finance/Consent Agenda
Subject:
XII.A. Consider approval of the Minutes of March 23, 2026 Regular Meeting
Subject:
XII.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of March 30, 2026 Special Meeting 
Subject:
XII.C. Consider Approval of Amended Budget for 2025-2026
Subject:
XII.D. Consider approval of Gifts and Donations
Subject:
XII.E. Consider Approval of the Continuation of Purchasing Buses with the Required Three-Point Seat Belts in Accordance with the Current Bus Replacement Cycle due to Legislative Funding Constraints
Subject:
XIII. Curriculum/Instruction/Consent Agenda
Subject:
XIII.A. Consider Approval of License and Services Agreement with Reading Horizons 
Subject:
XIII.B. Consider Approval of Dual Credit Partnership and Dual Credit Sponsorship Payment Agreement with Texas State Technical College for Building Construction Technology Workforce Dual Credit Program 
Subject:
XIII.C. Consider Approval of the Continuing Education and Training Clearinghouse Professional Development Plan for 2026-2027
Subject:
XIII.D. Consider Approval of the Educational Master  Agreement with The University of Texas at Tyler 
Subject:
XIII.E. Consider Approval of the Program Agreement with The University of Texas at Tyler Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinical Education Program
Subject:
XIII.F. Consider Approval of the Program Agreement with The University of Texas at Tyler Nursing Program
Subject:
XIII.G. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Cenikor Foundation Youth Recovery Community Program for Substance Abuse Counseling 
Subject:
XIII.H. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Region 7 Education Service Center for Reading Academies 
Subject:
XIII.I. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with PATH for a PATH Home From School 
Subject:
XIII.J. Consider Approval of Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Tyler Junior College Nursing and Health Sciences 
Subject:
XIII.K. Consider Ratification of Amended District Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year 
Subject:
XIV. Superintendent's/Staff Reports
Subject:
XIV.A. Quarterly Financial Executive Summary 
Subject:
XV. Discussion
Subject:
XV.A. Board Continuing Education Report 
Subject:
XVI. Future Business
Subject:
XVI.A. May 14, 2026 - RISE Graduation 
Subject:
XVI.B. May 14, 2026 - Early College High School Graduation 
Subject:
XVI.C. May 15, 2026 - Tyler High School Graduation 
Subject:
XVI.D. May 16, 2026 - Tyler Legacy High School Graduation 
Subject:
XVI.E. May 18, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting 
Subject:
XVII. Adjournment

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