Public Meeting Agenda: January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

1.A. Establish Quorum

1.B. Invocation

1.C. Pledge to American Flag

1.D. Recognize Visitors and School Officials

2. PUBLIC FORUM

2.A. Recognize Participants and Present Guidelines for Public Forum

3. RECOGNITIONS

3.A. BOARD RECOGNITION

3.A.1. Hallie, Jayleigh, and Corey Sheppard

3.B. STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
For being extremely diligent, demonstrating citizenship, and having a passion for learning.

3.B.1. Elementary

3.B.1.a. Griffin Brown - 1st Grade

3.B.1.b. Aubree Loden - 4th Grade

3.B.2. Junior High

3.B.2.a. Luke Gilmore - 7th Grade

3.B.3. High School

3.B.3.a. Major Butler - 9th Grade

3.C. TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

3.C.1. Keeley Angelle

3.D. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Going above and beyond, being a great team player, and truly making a difference in our school district.

3.D.1. Tim Tremont

4. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

4.A. December 15, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

4.B. January 14, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

4.C. January 14, 2026 - Policy Committee Workshop

5. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

5.A. Attendance Report

5.B. Attendance FTEs

5.C. Enrollment Comparison

5.D. Truancy

5.E. Retirement/Resignation List

5.F. Bond Update

5.G. District Wide Open House: 2.9.2026

5.H. Community Meeting Information

5.I. Team of 8 Training Possible Dates

5.J. TASA Mid-Winter: 1.25.26 - 1.28.26

5.K. TASA/TASB Governance Camp: 3.4.26 - 3.7.26

5.L. Cybersecurity Training (Due February)

5.M. District Safety Signage

5.N. Miscellaneous

6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

6.A. Finance Report

Presenter: Bailey Hubbard, Director of Finance

6.A.1. Financial Recap Reports

6.A.2. Check Payments List

6.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

6.A.4. Cash Position Report

6.A.5. Utilities Usage Reports

6.A.5.a. Electricity (November: December not available)

6.A.5.b. Natural Gas

6.A.5.c. Water

6.A.6. Quarterly Investment Report

6.A.6.a. Lone Star Quarterly Statement

6.A.6.b. Investment Officer (McAlpin) Certification

6.B. Curriculum and Instruction

Presenter: Zach Quinn & Corey Sheppard, Directors of Curriculum & Instruction

6.B.1. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting

6.B.2. December 12 Flex Day

6.B.3. Curriculum Planning Day

6.B.4. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

6.B.5. Federal Report Cards

6.B.6. English as a Second Language (ESL) Evaluation

6.B.7. 2026 Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Awards

6.B.8. December 2025 End of Course Assessments Retest Results

6.C. Safety

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services & Corey Sheppard, Director of Primary Curriculum & Instruction

6.C.1. Fire Drill

6.C.2. Upcoming Dates

6.D. Child Nutrition

Presenter: Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition

6.D.1. December Claim Report

6.D.1.a. Meals Served During December (14 Days)

6.D.1.b. For Comparison - Meals Served During November (12 Days)

6.E. Special Programs

Presenter: Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs

6.E.1. Special Education

6.E.2. Homeless Identifications

6.E.3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

6.E.4. Homebound Services

6.F. Technology

Presenter: Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology

6.F.1. ERate Projects

6.F.2. Cybersecurity Training

6.F.3. PFIA Testing

6.F.4. Orangefield ISD Social Media

6.G. Athletics

Presenter: Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director

6.G.1. News and Updates

6.G.2. Athletic Competitions

6.G.3. Student Participation

6.G.4. Awards

6.G.5. Special Events and Programs

6.G.6. Upcoming Events

6.H. Support Services

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services

6.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

6.H.2. Transportation

6.H.3. Residency Report

6.H.4. General Information

6.I. Principals

Presenter: Julie Fuller, Elementary; Brian Richardson, Junior High; Rea Wrinkle, High School

6.I.1. Attendance

6.I.2. Faculty Information

6.I.3. Student Information

6.I.4. UIL/Academics

6.I.5. Upcoming Events

6.J. Career & Technology

Presenter: Tim Tremont, CTE Coordinator

6.J.1. Business Management Program of Study

6.J.2. Healthcare Therapeutic Program of Study

6.J.3. Teacher and Training Program of Study

6.J.4. Family and Community Services Program of Study

6.J.5. Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts

6.J.6. Ag., Food, and Natural Resources (Animal Science Program of Study)

6.J.7. Ag., Food, and Natural Resources (Plant Science Program of Study)

6.J.8. Applied Ag. Engineering

7. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

7.A. Building and Grounds

7.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair

7.A.2. Jude Graffagnino - Member

7.A.3. Bo Henley - Member

7.B. Policy

7.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair

7.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member

7.C. Salary

7.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair

7.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

7.C.3. Brad Frye - Member

7.D. Technology

7.D.1. Ronald Risinger - Chair

7.D.2. Laura Clark - Member

7.D.3. Jude Graffagnino - Member

8. ACTION ITEMS

8.A. Consideration and Possible Action on Consent Agenda Items Listed

8.A.1. Policy Manual Update 126 (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

8.A.2. Revision of Early Childhood Literacy, Numeracy, and College, Career, Military Readiness Proficiency Board Goals for the 2025-2026 School Year (G1 Student)

8.B. Consideration and Possible Action on Resurfacing the High School Competition Gym Floor (G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION

Description:
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.

Texas Government Code §551.076, the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.

Texas Government Code §551.074, discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, compensation, or duties of public employees.

Superintendent's Contract

All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Consideration and Possible Action on the Superintendent's Contract (G4 Personnel/Leadership)

11.B. Consideration and Possible Action on the Employment of Certified Professional for the 2025-2026 School Year (G4 Personnel/Leadership)

11.C. Consideration and Possible Action on Updated Security Personnel (G1 Student, G3 Board/Community/Staff Relations, G4 Personnel/Leadership)

11.D. Consideration and Possible Action on Budget Amendment (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

12. ADJOURN

January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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