November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing to Discuss Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School; Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
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1. Call to Order - Roll Call
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2. Verification of Compliance with Open Meeting Law - this is to certify that the provisions of Section 551.001 of the Texas Government code have been met in connection with public notice of this meeting.
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3. Moment of Silence
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4. Pledge to the US Flag and Texas Flag
A. San Jacinto JH: Principal, Laura Miller; Pledge Leaders, Grant McCain & Layne Chisham |
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5. Public Forum
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6. Public Hearing
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6.A. Discuss Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School
Presenter:
Presenter: Cyndi Pyles
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6.B. Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Tucker Durham
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.A. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
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7.B. Approval of Monthly Financials
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7.C. Approval of Donations over $20,000
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7.D. Approval of the Tax Roll Certification 2025
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7.E. Approval of the Following Revised Policies and New Local Policies
Description:
Revised Policies: BE(LOCAL): Board Meetings FEA(LOCAL): Attendance: Compulsory Attendance FEC(LOCAL): Attendance for Credit GBAA(LOCAL): Access to Public Information: Requests for Information GKD(LOCAL): Community Relations: Nonschool Use of School Facilities FMG(LOCAL): Student Activities: Travel New Policies: EMIA(LOCAL): Study of Religion: Released Time Course FDD(LOCAL): Admissions: Military Dependents GC(LOCAL): Public Notices |
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7.F. Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel
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8. Superintendent's Update
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
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9. District Informational Reports
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9.A. Bond 2023 Monthly Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Parkhill
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9.B. Goal D: High-Quality Teacher Data & Student Outcomes Report
Presenter:
Presenter: Jessie Garcia
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9.D. Special Services Update
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard, Interim Special Services Director Dr. Michele Harmon
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9.E. Turnaround Progress Plan Update for De Zavala Elementary & Bunche Elementary
Presenter:
Presenter: Tricia Teran & Fallon McLane
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9.F. Turnaround Plan Based on the 2025 Accountability Rating for Legacy Freshman High School
Presenter:
Presenter: Cyndi Pyles
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9.G. Offenses Eligible to be Served in a Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
Presenter:
Presenter: Melissa Horner
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9.H. Board Legal Counsel Protocols
Presenter:
Presenter: Kara Belew & Mike Leasor
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10. Action Items
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10.A. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #4
Presenter:
Presenter: Tucker Durham
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10.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Cast Votes for Candidate(s) to Sit on the Midland Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Presenter: Tucker Durham
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10.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval of CSB #25-56 Marquee Signs for Abell, Alamo, and San Jacinto JH
Presenter:
Presenter: Roberto Cedillo
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10.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval of RFP #25-137 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts and Repair
Presenter:
Presenter: Michael Taylor
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10.E. Discussion of and Request for Approval of RFP #25-138 Light-Duty Vehicle Parts and Repair
Presenter:
Presenter: Michael Taylor
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10.F. Discussion of and Request for Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #3 for 2023 Bond Program Package #2- New Midland Lee and Midland High Schools
Presenter:
Presenter: Parkhill
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11. Closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.
Section 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. Consultation with legal counsel to receive and discuss legal updates. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. |
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12. Action Arising from Closed Session
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12.A. Resolution of the Board of Trustees of Midland Independent School District Regarding Students with Disabilities
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Matt Friez
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12.B. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Conduct an Independent Audit of the Midland ISD Special Education Department and Make Recommendations for Improvement to the Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
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12.C. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Provide the School Board with A Strategic Plan Related to Special Education
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
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12.D. Discussion of and Request for Approval to Direct the Superintendent to Propose to the School Board an Amendment to the Superintendent's Evaluation Template for the 2025-2026 School Year to Include Objective Metrics for Student with Disabilities that are Achievable before June 2026
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Stephanie Howard
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12.E. Discussion of and Possible Action to Direct the Superintendent to Retain an Independent Third-Party Expert to Advise the School Board on Easement Issues
Presenter:
Presenter: Dr. Matt Friez
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13. Information Items
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13.A. Board Committee Monthly Report
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13.B. Reportable Purchase Orders Over $50,000
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13.C. Human Capital Monthly Routine Personnel Report
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14. Adjourn
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