Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Board Appreciation Month
5. Student Spotlight- High School Leader in Me and Junior High DAR awards presented by June Isbell
6. Staff Spotlight - Employees of the Month and 4A Region 1 Coach of the Year TTCA
7. Open Forum / Public Comments
8. Consent Agenda
8.A. Minutes from Regular meeting December 11, 2025 and Special Meeting December 18, 2025
8.B. Utilities & Check Register
8.C. Financial Reports
9. Action Agenda
9.A. Purchase of Lease of copiers - The copier contract expired in December. We will be doing an RFP for a replacement lease to begin during the summer of 2026.  We would recommend purchasing the copiers to save the district money and give us additional options.
9.B. TexStar Authorization Approval
9.C. TexPool Authorization Approval
9.D. First Public / Lone Star Investment Pool Authorization Approval
9.E. Prosperity Bank 
10. Information
10.A. Fine Arts Update
10.B. Update on the Post Election Bond Survey
10.C. Staffing Update
10.D. Calendar Committee Update
10.E. 2025 Benchmark data
10.F. Third six weeks reflection survey
10.G. Scurry County Appraisal District Board of Directors Election
11. Interim Superintendent's Report 
11.A. Interim Superintendent Entry Plan update
11.B. Donation Tracker
11.C. Cell Phone Tracker
11.D. Special meeting to approve Financial Audit - January 29, 2026
11.E. TEA visit- January 22, 2026
11.F. Apply for Place on the Board for Place 1, 4, 5 - January 14, 2026 - February 13, 2026
11.G. Regular Meeting- February 12, 2026
11.H. Enrollment Tracker and Trends
12. Executive Session 
The Board may go into closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas 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. 
12.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel Matters
13. Reconvene from Executive Session
13.A. Consider personnel matters discussed in Executive Session.
14. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Brad Hinton
Subject:
2. Invocation
Subject:
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
High School students
Subject:
4. Board Appreciation Month
Subject:
5. Student Spotlight- High School Leader in Me and Junior High DAR awards presented by June Isbell
Subject:
6. Staff Spotlight - Employees of the Month and 4A Region 1 Coach of the Year TTCA
Subject:
7. Open Forum / Public Comments
Subject:
8. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Jessica Gore
Description:
Action Required
Subject:
8.A. Minutes from Regular meeting December 11, 2025 and Special Meeting December 18, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Utilities & Check Register
Presenter:
Kelly Warren
Description:

 
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Financial Reports
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Action Agenda
Subject:
9.A. Purchase of Lease of copiers - The copier contract expired in December. We will be doing an RFP for a replacement lease to begin during the summer of 2026.  We would recommend purchasing the copiers to save the district money and give us additional options.
Presenter:
Jeff McGinnis
Description:
The copier lease was up in November 2025.  We are issuing an RFP for new copiers in the Spring of 2025, with installation scheduled for the summer.  The copiers need to be purchased and used in the months between contracts.
Subject:
9.B. TexStar Authorization Approval
Presenter:
Robert Helms
Description:
We need to add Dr. Jessica Gore to the TexStar Account.
Subject:
9.C. TexPool Authorization Approval
Presenter:
Robert Helms
Description:
We need to add Dr. Jessica Gore to the TexPool account.
Subject:
9.D. First Public / Lone Star Investment Pool Authorization Approval
Presenter:
Robert Helms
Description:
We need to add Dr. Jessica Gore to the First Public / Lone Star Investment Pool account.
Subject:
9.E. Prosperity Bank 
Presenter:
Robert Helms
Description:
We need to add Dr. Jessica Gore to all Prosperity Bank accounts allowing all access and privileges as Mr. Rauch, and changing Mr. Rauch's title to Superintendent Emeritus.
Subject:
10. Information
Subject:
10.A. Fine Arts Update
Presenter:
Zack Lewis
Description:
Mr. Zack Lewis will present an update from the Fine Arts Department, sharing information on program participation, accountability, and recent highlights. At Snyder ISD, we believe extracurricular involvement plays an important role in student success. These programs create meaningful connections, strengthen a sense of belonging to the school community, and provide an added layer of accountability and support that helps students thrive.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Update on the Post Election Bond Survey
Presenter:
Valerie Morris
Description:

Following the recent bond election, the district launched a post-election community survey to provide a direct avenue for feedback and to learn from a broader range of perspectives as Snyder ISD considers future facility needs. While the bond proposition did not pass, the district recognizes that additional construction and renovations, particularly at Snyder High School, will be needed in the coming years and that major projects will require voter approval. This survey builds on earlier engagement efforts, including the work of a community facilities committee, and reflects the district’s continued commitment to listening, learning, and planning thoughtful next steps.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Staffing Update
Presenter:
Kalum McKay
Description:
Mid-year turnover data over the past five years reflects a clear and positive stabilization trend across the district. Salary separations decreased from 21 in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 and 15 in 2024-25, and they stand at only 4 for 2025-26. Hourly separations declined from 34 in 2021-22 to 17 in 2022-23 and 11 in 2023-24, experienced a temporary increase to 27 in 2024-25, and have improved again to 15 this year. Combined totals moved from 49 in 2021-22 to 38 in 2022-23, 25 in 2023-24, 42 in 2024-25, and 19 in 2025-26. These results indicate stronger retention, particularly among certified staff, and signal growing confidence in campus and district leadership. Looking ahead, this positive trajectory positions us well to continue strengthening recruitment, deepening support systems for employees, and building a culture where talented staff choose to stay and thrive.
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. Calendar Committee Update
Presenter:
Kalum McKay
Description:
The Snyder ISD Calendar Committee convened on December 17 to review historical calendar practices, consider recent community feedback, and establish guiding priorities for development of the 2026-27 academic calendar. The committee examined key parameters such as major holiday breaks, STAAR testing windows, professional development alignment, and new-teacher orientation structures, while also identifying practices that may need revision, including the placement of PD days, lengthy instructional stretches without breaks, and Monday semester start dates. Several topics were flagged for additional analysis, and example calendar models will be brought forward for committee review at the next meeting. The committee will continue its work on January 7, January 14, and January 21, with the intent of presenting a draft calendar for Board consideration in February.
Subject:
10.E. 2025 Benchmark data
Presenter:
Campus Principals
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. Third six weeks reflection survey
Presenter:
Valerie Morris
Description:
The district conducted another round of staff surveys during the third six weeks to gather regular feedback and identify opportunities for timely, responsive action. This shorter survey, designed at staff request, allowed for a quick pulse check while still providing meaningful insight into staff experiences. Feedback from the survey is being used to guide immediate adjustments where possible and to inform ongoing efforts to improve staff support, instructional conditions, and overall outcomes throughout the school year. 
Attachments:
Subject:
10.G. Scurry County Appraisal District Board of Directors Election
Description:
The votes for the election of the 2026-2027 Scurry County Appraisal District Board of Directors have been received from the voting taxing units and counted. The results are attached and the Board members are: 

Will Collier
Ryan Grady
Rod Partain
Tyson Price
Mike Ward
Jany Young, Tax Assessor/Collector (Non-voting member)
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Interim Superintendent's Report 
Presenter:
Jessica Gore
Subject:
11.A. Interim Superintendent Entry Plan update
Subject:
11.B. Donation Tracker
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. Cell Phone Tracker
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D. Special meeting to approve Financial Audit - January 29, 2026
Subject:
11.E. TEA visit- January 22, 2026
Subject:
11.F. Apply for Place on the Board for Place 1, 4, 5 - January 14, 2026 - February 13, 2026
Subject:
11.G. Regular Meeting- February 12, 2026
Subject:
11.H. Enrollment Tracker and Trends
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Executive Session 
The Board may go into closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas 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. 
Subject:
12.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel Matters
Subject:
13. Reconvene from Executive Session
Subject:
13.A. Consider personnel matters discussed in Executive Session.
Subject:
14. Adjourn

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