On June 22, Snyder ISD was invited by Matt Crow with the Office of Speaker Dustin Burrows to recommend a teacher for a statewide advisory task force because of the work and progress occurring in our district.

Snyder ISD proudly submitted Afton Schneider for consideration. If selected, she will join approximately 30 teachers from across Texas who will meet regularly and provide recommendations directly to the Commissioner of Education.

Tonight, we want to recognize Afton and celebrate the opportunity for a Snyder ISD teacher to potentially represent our district, West Texas, and the teaching profession at the state level.

The Board will recognize Shelbie McKay for being selected to participate in the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Crisis Recovery Network, a prestigious professional opportunity available to a limited number of school counselors across SREB member states.

Network members receive advanced training in crisis response, recovery, and school-based emergency support, equipping them to strengthen crisis preparedness within their own district while also serving as a regional resource to assist other schools during times of catastrophic crisis.

This selection is both an individual professional honor and a reflection of the high-quality counseling services provided in Snyder ISD. Participation in this network will enhance the district's capacity to respond to crises, provide valuable collaboration with educational leaders across multiple states, and increase Snyder ISD's visibility and reputation as a leader in student support services on both a state and national level.

The Board will receive an overview of Snyder ISD’s final 2025-2026 A-F Accountability Ratings as determined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), including district and campus performance based on Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps.

The Board will receive an update on New Teacher Orientation, Convocation, and district inservice/professional development, including trends from staff feedback collected following the week.

The Board will view a brief video highlighting the first day of the 2026-2027 school year and celebrating the students and staff who brought our campuses back to life.

The Board will receive an update on Year Two of the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan and its alignment with the Superintendent’s first year of leadership. The update will emphasize continuity of the district’s established priorities and aligned work across the four focus areas: Students, Staff, Stakeholders, and Stewardship.

The Board will review the implementation plan for Golden Tigers 60+, a new monthly program inviting Snyder-area adults age 60 and older to stay informed, connect with students and staff, and participate in volunteer and mentoring opportunities across Snyder ISD. Meetings will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the DCOS building beginning September 18, 2026. The program will launch as a pilot during the fall semester and gradually expand to include opportunities across all campuses.

The Board will receive an overview of Snyder ISD’s "Hall of Fun," recognizing staff who go above and beyond, bring energy and joy to the work, and model what it looks like to truly love what they do while moving the work of the district forward.

The Board will meet on August 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM to consider and take action on the proposed 2026-2027 Snyder ISD budget.

Beginning in September, regular Board meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month, with Board workshops held on the fourth Monday. Based on legal counsel, Board policy will not be amended. The meeting schedule will instead be reflected in the Board Operating Procedures/Good Governance Handbook currently under development.

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JUNE 2026 UTILITIES & CHECK REGISTER

These are our TTESS certified appraisers for the 2026-2027 school year. We should have a few more people that have not finished training that we will add at a later date. 

Early Literacy and Dyslexia Screening - Grades K-2

Snyder ISD will review the state requirements for early literacy and dyslexia screening for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2. Kindergarten students will continue to be assessed using mCLASS as required by the Texas Education Agency. For Grades 1-2, Snyder ISD is recommending the use of NWEA MAP Reading Fluency as the district’s early literacy assessment and applicable dyslexia screening tool. This recommendation reflects teacher input, reduces duplicate testing, provides consistent data for instructional decision-making, and supports early identification and intervention for students experiencing reading difficulties.

Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Snyder ISD and Western Texas College to support continued partnership and educational opportunities for Snyder ISD students.

Administration recommends approval of an MOU with Odessa College to provide additional dual credit opportunities for Snyder ISD students, allowing qualified students to earn both high school and college credit.

Texas Education Code §39.008 requires the Board of Trustees to annually certify the district’s compliance with applicable requirements established by Senate Bill 12. The administration has prepared the Snyder ISD 2026-2027 SB 12 Annual Certification of Compliance and supporting documentation addressing required employee and contractor notifications, policy and procedural changes, training, implementation activities, and any associated cost savings.

Following Board approval, the certification will be signed by the appropriate district officials and submitted electronically to the Texas Education Agency through AskTED by September 30, 2026. The administration recommends approval of the certification as presented.

The Texas Education Code (TEC) §37.108(c) requires school districts to report the results of their safety and security audits to the district's board of trustees and to the Texas School Safety Center. The district must maintain a copy of the report signed by the district's board of trustees and the superintendent.

The administration recommends approval of the proposed framework for the Snyder ISD Long-Range Facility Planning Committee. The framework establishes the committee’s charge, objectives, composition, membership-selection process, operating expectations and timeline.

The committee will serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees and administration. Its work will include reviewing demographic projections, touring and assessing district facilities, studying financial considerations and identifying academic, co-curricular, technology, safety and security, transportation, maintenance and extracurricular facility needs.

The Board’s approval applies to the committee framework. Individual committee members will be selected through the campus, community and administrative processes outlined in the framework and will not require Board approval. Each Trustee will be given the opportunity to appoint one individual residential or commercial taxpayer to serve on the committee.

Approve change to compensation plan for the 2026-2027 school year to accurately reflect a stipend to serve as a liaison to partner with the local Snyder community and to appropriately reflect job title to responsibilities. 

Consider approval and authorization of the agreement between Snyder ISD and Live Oak Public Finance, LLC for municipal advisory services and all matters related thereto.

The Board will receive an update on professional personnel hired by the Superintendent under the hiring authority previously granted by the Board of Trustees.

The Board will receive an update on first-day student counts, including on-campus enrollment, Tiger Connect Virtual Academy enrollment, and homeschool UIL participation.

The Board will receive an update on the ongoing topic of our elementary reconfiguration. Work completed to date has included analysis of enrollment and accountability trends, consultation with ESC Region 14 and TEA, teacher and stakeholder engagement, and review of facility capacity, staffing, student services, instructional alignment, operational needs, and potential costs. Administration has continued refining the proposal and implementation considerations throughout the summer and anticipates returning in September with final information and a recommendation for Board consideration.