April 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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1.A. Establish Quorum
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1.B. Invocation
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1.C. Pledge to American Flag
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1.D. Recognize Visitors and School Officials
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2. PUBLIC FORUM
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2.A. Recognize Participants and Present Guidelines for Public Forum
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3. RECOGNITIONS
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3.A. BOARD RECOGNITION
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3.A.1. OHS FCCLA
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3.A.2. OHS National Honor Society
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3.B. BRAVO AWARDS
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3.B.1. UIL - ACADEMICS
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3.C. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
For being extremely diligent, demonstrating citizenship, and having a passion for learning. |
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3.C.1. Elementary
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3.C.1.a. Cooper Hall - 1st Grade
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3.C.1.b. Caroline Harris - 4th Grade
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3.C.2. Junior High
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3.C.2.a. Landon Agerton - 7th Grade
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3.C.3. High School
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3.C.3.a. Audrey Sonnier - 12th Grade
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3.D. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district. |
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3.D.1. Andrea Pietz
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3.E. TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district. |
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3.E.1. Sunshine Copeland
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4. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD
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4.A. March 25, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
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4.B. April 14, 2025 - Special Board Meeting
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4.C. April 14, 2025 - Team of Eight
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5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Presenter:
Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent
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5.A. Attendance Report
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5.B. Attendance FTEs
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5.C. Enrollment Comparison
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5.D. Truancy
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5.E. Retirement/Resignation List
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5.F. Free Library Request
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5.G. TASB Advocacy Resolution
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5.H. Bond Construction Update
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5.I. May Board Meeting Date (May 19)
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5.J. 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates
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5.K. Paraprofessional and Auxilary Personnel Rehire List
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5.L. TASB Summer Leadership Institute - San Antonio: June 11-14, 2025 Ft. Worth: June 18-21, 2025
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5.M. Miscellaneous
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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6.A. Finance Report
Presenter:
Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent
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6.A.1. Financial Recep Reports
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6.A.2. Check Payments List
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6.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports
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6.A.4. Cash Position Report
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6.A.5. Utilities Usage Reports
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6.A.5.a. Electricity
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6.A.5.b. Natural Gas
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6.A.5.c. Water
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6.B. Curriculum and Instruction
Presenter:
Zach Quinn & Corey Sheppard, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction
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6.B.1. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Collaborative Support Meeting
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6.B.2. Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Kickoff
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6.B.3. STAAR-EOC State Testing
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6.B.4. 2023 A-F Accountability Ratings Release
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6.C. Safety
Presenter:
Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services & Corey Sheppard, Director of Primary Curriculum & Instruction
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6.C.1. Sheriff's School Safety Meeting
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6.C.2. Sentinel Behavior Threat Assessment (BTA) Training
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6.C.3. Upcoming Dates
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6.D. Child Nutrition
Presenter:
Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition
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6.D.1. March Claim Report
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6.E. Special Programs
Presenter:
Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs
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6.E.1. Special Education
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6.E.2. Section 504 Enrollment
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6.E.3. Homeless Identification
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6.E.4. Pregnancy Related Services (PRS)
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6.E.5. Foster Care
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6.F. Technology
Presenter:
Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology
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6.F.1. 1:1 Chromebooks
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6.F.2. Online STAAR Testing
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6.F.3. Technology Committee Meeting
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6.F.4. Purchases for Meeting/Action Items
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6.F.5. CTE Purchases
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6.F.6. Orangefield ISD Social Media
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6.G. Athletics
Presenter:
Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director
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6.G.1. News and Updates
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6.G.2. Athletic Competitions
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6.G.3. Student Participation
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6.G.4. Awards (Students and Coaches)
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6.G.5. Special Events and Programs
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6.G.6. Upcoming Events
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6.H. Support Services
Presenter:
Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services
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6.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial
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6.H.2. Transportation
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6.H.3. Residency Report
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6.H.4. General Information
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6.H.5. Utility Cart Information
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6.I. Principals
Presenter:
Julie Fuller, Elementary; Brian Richardson, Junior High; Rea Wrinkle, High School
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6.I.1. Attendance
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6.I.2. Faculty Information
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6.I.3. Student Information
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6.I.4. UIL/Academics
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6.I.5. Upcoming Events
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6.J. Career & Technology
Presenter:
Tim Tremont, CTE Coordinator
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6.J.1. Business Management
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6.J.2. Healthcare Therapeutic
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6.J.3. Teaching and Training
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6.J.4. Family and Community Services
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6.J.5. Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts
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6.J.6. Animal Science
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6.J.7. Plant Science
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6.J.8. Applied Ag. Engineering
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6.J.9. Professional Communications
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7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
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7.A. Building and Grounds
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7.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair
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7.A.2. Jude Graffagnino - Member
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7.A.3. Bo Henley - Member
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7.B. Policy
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7.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair
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7.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member
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7.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member
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7.C. Salary
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7.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair
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7.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member
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7.C.3. Brad Frye - Member
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7.D. Technology
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7.D.1. Ronald Risinger - Chair
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7.D.2. Laura Clark - Member
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7.D.3. Jude Graffagnino - Member
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8. ACTION ITEMS
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8.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on Consent Agenda Items Listed
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8.A.1. Grants and Donations (G1 Student, G3 Board/Community Relations)
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8.A.2. Board Operating Procedures Revision (G3 Board/Community Relations)
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8.A.3. Inclement Weather Waiver (G2 Operations/Fiscal)
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8.A.4. 2025-2026 Student Accident Insurance (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)
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8.A.5. 2025-2026 TASB Transportation Fuel Agreement (G2 Operations/Fiscal)
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8.B. Consideration of and Possible Action on Homestead Exemption (G2 Operations/Fiscal)
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8.C. Consideration and Possible Action on the Purchase of Chromebooks and Charging Carts (G2 Operations/Fiscal)
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8.D. Consideration and Possible Action on Budget Amendment (G2 Operations/Fiscal)
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9. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION
Description:
Texas Government Code §551.074, discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, compensation, or duties of public employees.
Texas Government Code §551.076, the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit. Texas Government Code §551.089, security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Open Meetings Act, Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. If necessary, the Board will convene in closed session for discussion of any item on the agenda. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. |
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10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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11. ACTION ITEMS
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11.A. Consideration of and Possible Action on the Employment of Certified Professionals for the 2025-2026 School Year (G1 Student, G4 Personnel/Leadership)
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11.B. Consideration and Possible Action on Salary Schedule (G4 Personnel/Leadership)
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12. ADJOURN
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