February 23, 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. BRAVO AWARDS

3.A.1. 2025 Area Leading 3rd Grade Reading STAAR Scores

• Nicole Wolfford
• Alyssa Herrington
• Angel Valka
• Maria Best

3.A.2. Southeast Texas Coaches Association - Coach of the Year

• Kameron Humble: Volleyball
• Connor Wilbur: Boys' Track and Field
• Todd Trawhon: Boys' Golf
• TJ Reed: Girls' Tennis

3.A.3. TMEA All-State Concert Band

• Evan Pinkston

3.A.4. TSSEC Qualifying Class 1 Solo

• Sidney Harris: Bass Clarinet
• Evan Pinkston: Alto Saxophone
• Khloe LeBlanc: Tenors
• Keaton Raymer: Marimba
• Cullen West: Vibraphone

3.A.5. TSSEC Qualifying Class 1 Saxophone Trio

• Laykin Potter
• Olivia Sanford
• Austin Smith
• Avy Campbell
• Brady Landry
• Evan Pinkston

3.A.6. TSSEC Qualifying Class 1 Euphonium Ensemble

• Zane LeDoux
• Isaac Taylor
• Layton Williams

3.A.7. TSSEC Qualifying Class 1 Percussion Ensemble

• Noah Gleason
• Devan Eason
• Khloe LeBlanc
• Melody Stringer
• Corey Thomas
• Carter Zambardino

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. Westin Sleeman - Kindergarten

3.B.1.b. Watson Mendoza - 3rd Grade

3.B.2. Junior High

3.B.2.a. Kendra Fields - 8th Grade

3.B.3. High School

3.B.3.a. Ember Wilbur - 10th Grade

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

3.C.1. Trisha Spears - OHS Paraprofessional

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

3.D.1. Angel Valka - OES 3rd Grade Teacher

4. PRESENTATION

4.A. TAPR Report Presentation

5. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

5.A. January 20, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

5.B. January 28, 2026 - Policy Workshop

5.C. January 28, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

5.D. February 4, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

5.E. February 11, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

6.A. Attendance Report

6.B. Attendance FTEs

6.C. Enrollment Comparison

6.D. Truancy

6.E. Retirement/Resignation List

6.F. Bond Update

6.G. Region 5 ESC Board Elections

6.H. School District Property Value Study 2025

6.I. Superintendent's Advisory Council

6.J. Teacher Incentive Allotment Update

6.K. Bond 2026

6.L. Policy/Administrative Guidelines - School Events

6.M. Team of Eight Training: April 9, 2026

6.N. TXDOT Meeting Information

6.O. TASA/TASB Governance Camp: March 4th - March 7th

6.P. TASB Event - Mr. Kovatch

6.Q. Miscellaneous

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.A. Finance Report

7.A.1. Financial Recap Reports (FIN3051)

7.A.2. Check Payments List (FIN1300)

7.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

7.A.4. Cash Position Report

7.A.5. Utilities Usage Reports

7.A.5.a. Electricity (December & January)

7.A.5.b. Natural Gas

7.A.5.c. Water

7.B. Curriculum and Instruction

7.B.1. Middle-of-the-Year (MOY) Testing

7.B.2. Pre-K and Kindergarten Kickoff

7.B.3. TEA Field Test

7.B.4. Prekindergarten Tuition Rate

7.B.5. Teacher Incentive Allocation (TIA)

7.B.6. Professional Development/Curriculum Planning Day

7.B.7. TELPAS Testing

7.C. Safety 

7.C.1. Fire Drill

7.C.2. Lockdown Drill

7.C.3. Secure Drill

7.C.4. Intruder Detection Audit (IDA)

7.C.5. Upcoming Dates

7.D. Child Nutrition

7.D.1. January Claim Report

7.D.1.a. Meals Served During January (17 Days)

7.D.1.b. For Comparison - Meals Served During December (14 Days)

7.D.2. National School Breakfast Week

7.D.3. New Team Member

7.E. Special Programs

7.E.1. Special Education

7.E.1.a. Special Education Teachers

7.E.1.b. Special Education Referrals

7.E.1.c. Special Education Enrollment

7.E.2. Homeless Identification

7.E.3. Federal Programs

7.E.4. Homebound Services

7.F. Technology

7.F.1. Required Trainings

7.F.2. TELPAS Testing

7.F.3. Orangefield ISD Social Media

7.F.4. Technology Committee Meeting

7.F.5. Possible Future Projects/Purchases

7.G. Athletics

7.G.1. News and Updates

7.G.2. Athletic Competitions

7.G.3. Student Participation

7.G.4. Awards (Students and Coaches)

7.G.5. Special Events and Programs

7.G.6. Upcoming Events

7.H. Support Services

7.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

7.H.2. Transportation

7.H.3. Residency Report

7.H.4. General Information

7.I. Principals

7.I.1. Attendance

7.I.2. Faculty Information

7.I.3. Student Information

7.I.4. UIL/Academics

7.I.5. Upcoming Events

7.J. Career & Technology

7.J.1. Business Management Program of Study

7.J.2. Healthcare Therapeutic Program of Study

7.J.3. Teaching and Training Program of Study

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

7.J.5. Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts

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

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

7.J.8. Applied Ag. Engineering

7.J.9. Professional Communications

8. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.A. Building and Grounds

8.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair

8.A.2. Jude Graffagnino - Member 

8.A.3. Bo Henley - Member

8.B. Policy

8.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair

8.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

8.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member

8.C. Salary

8.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair

8.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

8.C.3. Brad Frye - Member

8.D. Technology

8.D.1. Ronald Risinger - Chair

8.D.2. Laura Clark - Member

8.D.3. Jude Graffagnino - Member

9. ACTION ITEMS

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

9.A.1. Grants and Donations (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.A.2. Proposed Revisions to the 2025-2026 School Calendar (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.A.3. Pre-K Tuition Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.A.4. 2026-2027 School Calendar (G1 Student,  G2 Operations/Fiscal, G3 Board/Community/Staff Relations, G4 Personnel/Leadership)

9.B. Consideration and Possible Action on Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 (G1 Student, G3 Board/Community/Staff Relations)

9.C. Consideration and Possible Action on Requests for Proposals for the Lease of Space on the District's Property to a Financial Institution for an On-Site Branch in Exchange for Work Training Programs for Students and Benefits to District Staff, and Delegating Authority to the Superintendent to Negotiate a Contract (G1 Student,  G2 Operations/Fiscal)

10. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION

11. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Consideration and Possible Action on Administrator Contracts (G2 Operations/Fiscal, G4 Personnel/Leadership)

13. ADJOURN