Public Meeting Agenda: March 30, 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. Choir UIL Solo and Ensemble State Qualifier

Alex Arceneaux
Tessa Bailey
Abby Bryant
Diana Burns
Kenley Copeland
Landon Dickens
Christa Kyle
Hope Samms

3.A.2. Powerlifting State Meet Qualifiers

Ashtyn Van Marion
Naveah Washington
William Crosby

3.A.3. Boys' Basketball Academic All State

Rylan McAlpin - 2nd Team
Cameron Clark - 2nd Team
Carson Willis - 2nd Team
Jaden Scales - Honorable Mention

3.A.4. Kaleb Menard - Willie Ray Smith Award: Defensive Player of the Year

3.A.5. Mikayla Locke - Girls' Basketball TABC 3A All State Team

3.A.6. Team Tennis and Coach TJ Reed - State Tournament Qualifier

3.A.7. Coach Whitmire and the Varsity Boys' Basketball Team - State Finalists and State Runner-Up

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. Faith Falcon - 2nd Grade

3.B.1.b. Clara Williams - 5th Grade

3.B.2. Junior High

3.B.2.a. Myles Hebert - 6th Grade

3.B.3. High School

3.B.3.a. Brenna Hooks - 11th 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. Jennifer Sims

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. Abbigail Wilson

3.E. RETIREE

3.E.1. Teri Rainey

4. DISCUSSION

4.A. Neches FCU Presentation

5. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

5.A. February 23, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

5.B. March 11, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

6.A. Attendance Report

6.B. Attendance FTE's

6.C. Enrollment Comparison

6.D. Truancy

6.E. Retirement/Resignation List

6.F. Bond Update

6.G. TASB SLI Dates: 6/10-6/13 (San Antonio), 6/17-6/20 (Fort Worth)

6.H. Team of Eight Training - 4/9/26

6.I. Band Wants and Needs

6.J. Miscellaneous

7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

7.A. Finance Report

Presenter: Bailey Hubbard, Director of Finance

7.A.1. Financial Recap Reports

7.A.2. Check Payments List

7.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

7.A.4. Cash Position Report

7.A.5. Utilities Usage Reports

7.A.5.a. Electricity

7.A.5.b. Natural Gas

7.A.5.c. Water

7.B. Curriculum and Instruction

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

7.B.1. TEA STAAR Interim Assessments

7.B.2. Leadership Southeast Texas (LSET)

7.B.3. LSET Service Project

7.B.4. Region 5 Curriculum Council Meeting

7.B.5. Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award

7.B.6. Math Instructional Materials Review

7.B.7. TEKS Certification Process

7.B.8. STAAR-EOC State Testing Dates

7.C. Safety

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

7.C.1. Shelter-in-Place Drill

7.C.2. Intruder Detection Audit (IDA)

7.C.3. Upcoming Dates

7.D. Child Nutrition

Presenter: Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition

7.D.1. February Claim Report

7.D.1.a. Meals Served During February (18 days)

7.D.1.b. For Comparison - Meals Served During January (17 days)

7.D.2. Region V Cooperative

7.D.3. Orange County Health Inspection

7.D.4. Donation

7.E. Special Programs

Presenter: Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs

7.E.1. Special Education

7.E.2. Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) for Special Education

7.E.3. Section 504 Enrollment

7.E.4. Homeless Identification

7.F. Technology

Presenter: Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology

7.F.1. Kindergarten & PK Kickoff

7.F.2. Technology Committee Meeting

7.F.3. Orangefield ISD Social Media

7.G. Athletics

Presenter: Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director

7.G.1. News and Updates

7.G.2. Athletic Competitions

7.G.2.a. HS Boys' Basketball

7.G.2.b. HS Girls' Basketball

7.G.2.c. Baseball

7.G.2.d. Softball

7.G.2.e. Powerlifting

7.G.2.f. Boys' Golf

7.G.2.g. Tennis

7.G.2.h. Track and Field

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

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services

7.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

7.H.2. Transportation

7.H.3. Residency Report

7.H.4. General Information

7.H.4.a. Future Project/Equipment

7.H.4.b. Current Projects

7.I. Principals

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

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 & Multimedia Arts

7.J.6. Professional Communications

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

7.J.8. Ag., Food, and Natural Resources (Plant Science Program of Study)

7.J.9. Applied Ag. Engineering

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. Approve the Submission of TEKS Certification Form for the 2026-2027 School Year (G1 Student, G4 Personnel)

9.B. Consideration and Possible Action on the Election of Three Candidates to Fill Vacant Positions on the Orangefield Water Supply Board of Directors (G3 Board/Community/Staff Relations)

9.C. Consideration and Possible Action on the Purchase of Chromebooks for the 2026-2027 School Year (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

9.D. Consideration and Possible Action on Change Order for Bond Construction Project for Orangefield Junior High Flooring and Tile Work (G2 Operations/Fiscal)

10. 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 §551.074, discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, compensation, or duties of public employees.

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

11. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Consideration and Possible Action on Certified Professional Contracts for the 2026-2027 School Year (G4 Personnel/Leadership)

12.B. Consideration and Possible Action on Non-Certified Personnel Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year (G4 Personnel/Leadership)

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

13. ADJOURN

March 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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