ALL THE BUZZ

Erin Supak, Chief Academic Officer, provided the Academic UIL results for grades 2-8, which can be viewed below.

Public Input

Pastor Richard Brunk addressed the board regarding Senate Bill 11.

Superintendent’s Report

Enrollment Report:

The enrollment of Caldwell ISD is currently 1,829 students.

Informational Reports

Finance Reports:

Heather Escalante, Deputy Superintendent, presented the January Financial Reports. The full report can be viewed HERE.

New Business (Action Items)

Consider and Approve Purchase over $50K:

Mrs. Escalante requested the purchase of approximately $188,000 in Chromebooks using IMA grant funds. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase for over $50K.

Consider and Approve PK4, Child Care & After School Care Rates:

Mrs. Escalante requested the approval of the pre-kindergarten, daycare, and after-school rates, which can be viewed HERE. The state no longer allows the flexibility to offer tuition-based Prekindergarten, but teachers' children now automatically qualify for the program. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2026-2027 rates as presented.

Consider and Approve Application for House Bill (HB2) New Teacher Certification Requirements:

House Bill 2 requires that by the 2026–2027 school year, all teachers in grades K–5 be certified in their specific teaching assignment. By 2027–2028, teachers of foundational subjects (ELAR, Math, Science, and Social Studies) must also hold certification aligned to their assigned subject area. The Board unanimously approved applying for a delay of implementation until 2029–2030 to provide flexibility in the event of unforeseen staffing circumstances. At this time, all PK–5 teachers in Caldwell ISD are fully certified.

Consider and Approve Resolution to Pay Employees for the 2026 Winter Weather Closure:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to pay hourly employees for the school closure day due to winter weather. The Board determined that the District will not require employees to make up work missed due to the closure of school facilities or operations as a result of the January 26-27 freeze.

Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11, Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious Texts:

Following discussion, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted not to adopt the resolution related to Senate Bill 11.

Consider and Approve Audit Letter:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Singleton, Clark & Company, PC to audit the District’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

Consider and Approve Joint Election Agreement:

Dr. Barton presented the joint election agreement and contract for election services between the Burleson County Elections Administrator and Caldwell ISD. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the Election Agreement as presented.

Consent Agenda

Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the meeting minutes.

The Board went into Executive Session at 6:52 PM. After the closed session, the Board of Trustees voted to approve the Administrative contracts as discussed in the closed session.