Contract Abandonment of Chapter 21 employee and report to SBEC

Consider whether a chapter 21 employee did not have a good cause to abandon his employment contract with the District and a complaint to the State Board for Educator Certification should be made.

We are required to annually present our Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) at a public meeting.

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January Utilites 

JAN CHECK REGISTER

Consider and approve out-of-state travel for one student from the TAFE program that made it to the National Competition in Portland, Oregon on June 20-23, 2026. Mrs. Hunter would like approval to be able to travel out of state for the National Competition.

Consider and approve out-of-state travel for three students from the Speech and Debate program that have advanced to the 2026 National Speech and Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia on June 13-19, 2026. Mr. Jaimes would like approval to be able to travel out of state for the National Tournament.

Consider and take action to approve offering professional contracts to current Snyder ISD personnel recommended by the Superintendent in the attached list for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Snyder ISD Board of Trustees is asked to consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Snyder Independent School District and the Scurry County Guardianship Program. This agreement establishes a collaborative partnership to support students with disabilities and their families as they navigate guardianship, supported decision-making, medical and legal alternatives, and required adult transition planning.

The MOU formalizes communication protocols and shared responsibilities to ensure compliance with state and federal transition requirements, including IDEA and FERPA, while improving access to community-based resources for students beginning in junior high and continuing through secondary transition. There is no cost to the District associated with this agreement.

Administration recommends approval of this MOU to strengthen coordinated student support services and enhance transition planning outcomes for eligible students and families.

All K-12 students in Snyder ISD are issued Chromebooks, which the district replaces on a rotating schedule. In 2026, we plan to replace high school devices. Due to a current chip shortage, we are seeking to lock in pricing on available inventory now to reduce costs. For this reason, this item is presented for board action rather than for information only.

This study is being conducted in response to Senate Bill 546, which amended Transportation Code §547.701(f) and requires that all school buses transporting children be equipped with three-point seat belts for every passenger. As part of this legislation, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will gather data from each school district regarding their current bus fleet and the estimated cost to retrofit those buses with three-point seat belts.

Step 1: Board Determines Financial Feasibility

The board must first decide whether purchasing buses equipped with 3-point seat belts fits within the district’s budget and plan for the purchase. If the board determines it is financially feasible and plans to proceed, reporting can be completed in Sentinel at this stage. If not, continue to Step 2.

Snyder ISD received and evaluated 2026 eRate Category One and Category Two quotes and recommends awards that best serve students and staff while maximizing eRate support.

For Category Two, the district will upgrade wireless networks at the Primary, Technology, and Administration Buildings with Trifecta Integrations at a total project cost of $120,715.90, with an anticipated district share of $24,143.18.  

For Category One, the Auxiliary Campus internet service will be provided by Poka Lambro Telecommunications at $120 per month per site under a three-year contract totaling $17,280, with an anticipated district share of $3,456 over the term.

For transparency, the presentation also includes a summary of existing telecommunications and internet contracts.

Snyder ISD has been conditionally granted funding through the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO 4) grant program. The awarded funds support the implementation of Teacher Preparation Mentorship and Teacher Preparation Residency pathways designed to strengthen instructional capacity, improve teacher retention, and build a sustainable grow-your-own teacher pipeline.

This grant builds upon systems established under LASO 3, including instructional coaching structures, data-driven PLC processes, mentor training, and targeted academic supports. The continuation and expansion of these systems will further enhance Tier 1 instruction and support improved student growth outcomes aligned to district accountability goals.

Final approval and implementation planning are underway, with mentor selection, residency placement, and progress monitoring structures to follow.

Snyder ISD is proud to announce that the district has once again been awarded funding through the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This continued recognition reflects our commitment to instructional excellence and the effectiveness of our local designation system in identifying, supporting, and rewarding highly effective educators.

Through TIA, designated teachers earn significant additional compensation based on demonstrated student growth and performance outcomes. These funds not only recognize outstanding classroom instruction but also strengthen our ability to attract, retain, and reward top teaching talent across the district.

Receiving TIA designation again affirms the strength of our evaluation processes, instructional coaching systems, and data-driven practices. Most importantly, it highlights the exceptional work taking place daily in our classrooms to accelerate student learning and achievement.

We commend our designated teachers and campus leadership teams for their dedication to excellence and for continuing to raise the standard of academic success for all Snyder ISD students.

Valerie Morris will present a summary of the 4th six-week staff survey results, including participation rates, key themes, areas of strength, and identified opportunities for growth. 

Valerie Morris will provide a recap of the recent Facilities Assessment Committee meeting, including attendance, topics discussed, the committee's charge and timeline, and initial feedback from participants. The update will also outline the next steps as the committee works to develop a long-range facilities roadmap. 

General updates concerning student and staff safety.

Discuss potential compensation plan adjustments. the plan includes updates to select extra duty stipends, and revised pay ranges for paraprofessional, professional, auxiliary, and administrative positions to maintain internal alignment and market competitiveness. The proposal also clarifies stipend structures and compensation guidelines across programs. The goal is to support recruitment, retention, and equitable compensation across all employee groups.

CFB (LOCAL) The Capitalization threshold for purposes of classifying individual capital assets shall be $10,000 effective 9/1/2025.
The Superintendent shall determine the capitalization threshold for a group of assets, the individual cost of which does not exceed the capitalization threshold above, but for which the cost in the aggregate is significant.