BOARD RECAP -- October 16, 2023

The Prosper Independent School District Board of Trustees met for a regular Board Meeting on October 16, 2023.

National Merit Commended Scholars are top 2 to 4% of all students who sit for the PSAT. Prosper ISD is proud to have 23 National Merit Commended Scholars.

Ray Arcand, PHS

Isaiah Bergstrom, PHS

Samuelle Valeri Laudes Carnelio, RHHS

Arjun Chati, PHS

Shravya Chitturi, PHS

Jack Cooksey, WG

Aditya Dhanraj, WG

Teresa Gagliano, PHS

Ye Ju Jung, RHHS

James Kim, PHS

Reaves Lo, PHS

Harper McIntosh, PHS

Richa Yogesh Mirkhelker, RHHS

Kavish Muthum, PHS

Jekamiah Joenggeyun Park, RHHS

Yuktha Pemmasani, WG

Shriyans Reddy Pendli, PHS

Alexander Phillips, PHS

Layne Sheely, PHS

Addison Smith, PHS

Savannah Smith, PHS

Aleksander Stephenson, PHS

Christian Wages, PHS

The CoSN TLE Seal is a national distinction awarded to school districts that demonstrate a tangible commitment to protecting student data through modern, rigorous policies and practices.

The CoSN TLE Seal Program requires school systems to have implemented high standards for protecting student data privacy across five core practice areas: Leadership, Business, Data Security, Professional Development and the Classroom.

Prosper ISD is one of only 8 districts in the state of Texas, out of over 1,200 districts, to achieve this honor.

Members of the Prosper ISD Technology Department received the honor.

• Fernando De Velasco, Chief Technology Officer

• Donna Eurek, Executive Director of MIS

• Jack Vestal, Director of Tech Support Services

• Bernadette Trammell, Director of Library Services

• Michelle Phillips, Instructional Technology Coordinator

A. Town of Prosper Mayor The Honorable David Bristol will provide information about two new youth initiatives: the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council and the Mayor’s Teen Government Academy

This initiative provides students with the opportunities in leadership, advocacy and career exploration. For more information, you can visit the Town of Prosper website.

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is an initiative established by Mayor David Bristol to engage the youth of Prosper and give them a voice in their community. The program provides 11th & 12th-grade students a unique leadership opportunity to advise the Mayor and Town Council regarding programs and policies that directly affect them. Students who apply should be interested in learning more about local government, leadership development, and serving their community. The MYAC will participate in monthly meetings held at Prosper Town Hall from January 2024 to May 2024 and is open to any Town of Prosper resident who is a current high school junior or senior. Applications for the MYAC are set to open on October 24 and will be available at prospertx.gov/myac.

B. The administration will provide an oral report on current student enrollment

C. The administration will provide a report on Bond 2019 construction projects

D. The administration will provide a report on student opportunities provided through Advanced Academic services

E. The administration will provide a report on the 2023 Bond Election

Upcoming Informational Meetings

• Community Presentation: RHHS - 10/17/2023

• Community Presentation: Boyer - 10/17/2023

• Staff Meeting: Hays - 10/18/2023

• Modernize Campus: Baker - 10/18/2023

• Modernize Campus: Light Farms - 10/18/2023

• Modernize Campus: Cockrell - 10/19/2023

• Modernize Campus: PHS - 10/19/2023

• Modernize Campus: Reynolds - 10/19/2023

A. Consideration and possible action regarding Budget Amendment 1

B. Consideration and possible action on Richland High School Escrow Agreement with the Town of Prosper

A. Approve the minutes of prior meeting(s)

• 9.18.23 (Regular Meeting)

B. District’s Investment Policy

• There were was one public comment in agenda items encouraging voting in the Bond 2023 election.

We would like to share some information with you about an all-day law enforcement training exercise that will take place on Thursday, October 26, at Children’s Health Stadium on Frontier Parkway and the new Central Fire Station in Prosper.

The Prosper ISD Police Department and the Town of Prosper will host one of five statewide law enforcement training exercises. These exercises will be held at Children’s Health Stadium and the new Central Fire Station. Passers-by will notice a heavy law enforcement presence from multiple federal, state, and local agencies. Helicopters may also be used as a part of the training. Some detours may be set up near these locations. The training exercises will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and pose no threat to the public.

Children’s Health Stadium will be closed to the public during this training activity. Access to the Natatorium will still be available; however, routes in and out of the stadium may be limited. Please follow all traffic signs. On the day of this training exercise, Texas Department of Public Safety officers will be assigned to Prosper ISD campuses to support our staff and students.

This is just one of several training exercises each year for the Prosper ISD Police Department as part of the ongoing training of our police officers. Since 2018, The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees has committed to hiring at least one T-COLE-certified officer at every campus to provide an additional adult committed to the safety and security of our schools.

• The Board approved hiring contract personnel as presented.
  

October 23, 2023 - First day of early voting

November 3, 2023 - Last day of early voting

November 7, 2023 - Election Day

November 13, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting

• Videos of Board meetings are posted within 7 days of the Board meeting.
• Board Meetings are also streamed live.
• Live Stream/Video Archive

Public Comment Form

The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees welcomes public comment at Board meetings. In order to provide an efficient process at the Board meetings, we ask that individuals complete the Public Comment Form and submit it no later than noon on the day of the meeting. The Notice of Meeting/Agenda is posted 72 hours in advance of the Board meeting.

From left: Board Member Tommy Van Wolfe, Board Member Jim Bridges, Board President Bill Beavers, Board Vice President Dena Dixon, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Holly Ferguson, Board Member Garrett Linker, Board Member Kelly Cavender, and Board Secretary Jorden Dial.

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