Public Meeting Agenda: December 15, 2025 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. 2025 CHRISTMAS CARD WINNERS

3.A.1. Frankie Hogan - 11th Grade - District Overall Winner

3.A.2. Emily Thibodeaux - 8th Grade - Junior High Winner

3.A.3. Lakyn Hall - 5th Grade - Elementary Winner

3.B. RETIREE

3.B.1. Anetha Myers

3.C. BRAVO AWARDS

3.C.1. Texas Association of Future Educators

3.C.1.a. Breanna Hooks - State TAFE Qualifier

3.C.1.b. Lexi Baggett - State TAFE Qualifier

3.C.1.c. Paetyn Morphew - State TAFE Qualifier

3.C.2. District Football

3.C.2.a. Kaleb Menard - District Defensive MVP (2nd Year in a Row)

3.C.2.b. William Crosby - District Defensive Lineman of the Year (2nd Year in a Row)

3.C.2.c. Mason Manning - District Offensive MVP

3.C.2.d. Mason Manning - District All-Time Leading Rusher

3.C.3. Academic All-State Recipients

3.C.3.a. Aubree Beck - Cross Country Honorable Mention

3.C.3.b. Rylan McAlpin - Football 2nd Team

3.C.3.c. Kaleb Menard - Football 2nd Team

3.C.3.d. Carson Worthy - Football 2nd Team

3.C.3.e. Zachary Baggett - Football Honorable Mention

3.C.3.f. Layne Reynolds - Football Honorable Mention

3.C.3.g. Tristan Glover - Football Honorable Mention

3.C.4. Athletic Academic Achievement

3.C.4.a. Sophia Marino - Volleyball

3.C.4.b. Haylee Spears - Volleyball

3.C.5. Heroism

3.C.5.a. Hanson Herman - 5th Grade

3.C.5.b. Barrett Williams - 5th Grade

3.C.5.c. Cryslynn Wolfford

3.C.5.d. Alayna Jacobs

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

3.D.1. Elementary

3.D.1.a. Brianna Sauceda - 2nd Grade

3.D.1.b. Jonas DeMontmollin - 5th Grade

3.D.2. Junior High

3.D.2.a. Annalise Kovatch - 6th Grade

3.D.3. High School

3.D.3.a. Evelyn Van Huis

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

3.E.1. Ashlyn Pinner

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

3.F.1. Melissa Ciancaglione

4. AUDIT REPORT: FISCAL YEAR 2025

Presenter: Weaver and Tidwell, LLP

5. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

6. APPROVE MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD

6.A. November 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Presenter: Shaun McAlpin, Superintendent

7.A. Attendance Report

7.B. Attendance FTEs

7.C. Enrollment Comparison

7.D. Truancy

7.E. Retirement/Resignation List

7.F. Bond Update

7.G. Superintendent's Advisory Council Meeting

7.H. Corporate Membership - Sunset Country Club

7.I. Annual District Luncheon: 12.17.2025

7.J. Community Meeting: 12.18.25

7.K. TASA Mid-Winter Conference: 1.25.26-1.28.26

7.L. TASA/TASB Governance Camp: 3.4.26 - 3.7.26

7.M. Policy Committee Dates: Update 126

7.N. Superintendent's Evaluation

7.O. Miscellaneous

8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

8.A. Finance Report

Presenter: Bailey Hubbard, Director of Finance

8.A.1. Financial Recap Reports

8.A.2. Check Payments List

8.A.3. Orange County Tax Reports

8.A.4. Cash Position Report

8.A.5. Utilities Usage Report

8.A.5.a. Electricity (October) (November not available)

8.A.5.b. Natural Gas

8.A.5.c. Water

8.B. Curriculum and Instruction

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

8.B.1. November 14 Flex Day

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

8.B.3. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)

8.B.4. House Bill 2: Uncertified Teacher Extension

8.B.5. TxASCD Sabine Neches Curriculum Council

8.B.6. ECDS Submission

8.B.7. OHS End of Course Assessments-Retests

8.C. Safety

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

8.C.1. Intruder Detection Audit (IDA)

8.C.2. Secure Drill

8.C.3. Safety Audit

8.C.4. Upcoming Dates

8.D. Child Nutrition

Presenter: Zach Quinn, Director of Child Nutrition

8.D.1. November Claim Report

8.D.1.a. Meals Served During November (12 days)

8.D.1.b. For Comparison - Meals Served During October (21 days)

8.E. Special Programs

Presenter: Melanie Marino, Director of Special Programs

8.E.1. Special Education

8.E.2. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

8.E.3. Homeless/McKinney-Vento

8.E.4. Foster Care

8.E.5. Migrant

8.F. Technology

Presenter: Jennifer Gauthier, Director of Technology

8.F.1. STAAR EOC

8.F.2. Cybersecurity Training

8.F.3. ERate

8.F.4. Orangefield ISD Social Media

8.G. Athletics

Presenter: Jeffrey Breaux, Athletic Director

8.G.1. News and Updates

8.G.2. Athletic Competitions

8.G.3. Student Participation

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

8.G.5. Special Events and Programs

8.G.6. Upcoming Events

8.H. Support Services

Presenter: Brian Ousley, Director of Support Services

8.H.1. Maintenance/Custodial

8.H.2. Transportation

8.H.3. Residency Report

8.H.4. General Information

8.I. Principals

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

8.I.1. Attendance

8.I.2. Faculty Information

8.I.3. Student Information

8.I.4. UIL/Academics

8.I.5. Upcoming Events

8.J. Career & Technology

Presenter: Tim Tremont, CTE Coordinator

8.J.1. Business Management Program

8.J.2. Healthcare Therapeutic Program

8.J.3. Teaching and Training Program

8.J.4. Family and Community Services Program

8.J.5. Graphic Design and Multimedia Arts

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

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

8.J.8. Applied Ag. Engineering

8.J.9. Professional Communication

9. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

9.A. Building and Grounds

9.A.1. Chris Kovatch - Chair

9.A.2. Jude Graffagnino - Member

9.A.3. Bo Henley - Member

9.B. Policy

9.B.1. Brad Frye - Chair

9.B.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

9.B.3. Chris Kovatch - Member

9.C. Salary

9.C.1. Laura Clark - Chair

9.C.2. Kyle DuBose - Member

9.C.3. Brad Frye - Member

9.D. Technology

9.D.1. Ronald Risinger - Chair

9.D.2. Laura Clark - Member

9.D.3. Jude Graffagnino - Member

10. ACTION ITEMS

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

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

10.A.2. Approving the Use of Orangefield ISD Facilities to House the Little Dribblers Nationals (G2 Operations/Fiscal, G3 Board/Community/Staff Relations)

10.A.3. Proposed Revisions to the 2025-2026 School Calendar (G1 Student, G2 Operations/Fiscal)

10.A.4. Purchase of SUV for Transportation (G1 Student/G2 Operations/Fiscal)

10.B. Consideration and Possible Action on Requesting an Exemption per House Bill 2 for 2025-2026 School Year (G4 Personnel/Leadership)

10.C. Consideration and Possible Action on the 2024-2025 Financial Audit (G2 Operations/Fiscal)

11. CLOSED (EXECUTIVE) SESSION

Description: If needed, the Board will conduct a closed meeting for the purpose permitted by:

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

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

12. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

13. ACTION ITEMS

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

14. ADJOURN

December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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