ALL THE BUZZ

Public Input

CHS students Madilynn Gilliam and Natalie Smith addressed the Board to advocate for the implementation of a Cooperative (CO-OP) Placement Program beginning their junior year.

Informational Reports

Program Spotlight:

Mrs. Escalante presented to the Board several projects the Maintenance/Operations Department completed or plans to complete over the summer. The full presentation can be found HERE.

Extracurricular (Fine Arts) Report:

Dr. Jason Levin, Fine Arts Director, gave an overview of the CISD fine arts programs, highlighting the continued growth of the Junior High band program, which has 99 students enrolled in the fall semester. The full presentation can be found HERE.

Academic Update:

Erin Supak, Chief Academic Officer, provided the Board with an update on student performance data. Results from Spring 2025 state assessments were presented. The full presentation can be found HERE.

Finance Reports:

Mrs. Escalante, CISD Deputy Superintendent, presented the June Financial Reports. The full report can be viewed HERE.

New Business (Action Items)

Consider and Approve Tax Rate Calculation Officer 2025-2026:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved designating Heather Escalante to calculate the 2025 tax rate.

Consider and Approve Meal Prices:

Heather Escalante presented the Board with the 2025-2026 proposed meal prices, based on the minimum increase permitted by the state. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the meal prices as presented, and you can view the new prices on our district website HERE.

Consider and Approve the Student Code of Conduct:

Erin Supak presented the revisions to the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct as presented, and you can view the full version HERE.

Review Student Handbook:

Erin Supak also presented changes/updates to the 2025-2026 Student Handbook to the Board. The full version of the Student Handbook can be found HERE.

Consider and Approve Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved an agreement to purchase attendance credits and approved delegating contractual authority to CISD Superintendent Dr. James Barton.

Consider and Approve T-TESS Appraisers:

Erin Supak provided the Board with an updated list of T-TESS appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the list as presented.

Consider and Approve the Professional Development Schedule:

Susan Groce, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, outlined the required professional development for teachers and administrators. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the PD that is required by Clearinghouse.

Consider and Approve the Policy Update 125:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved Policy Update 125, as recommended

by the Texas Association os School Boards (TASB). These policy changes are pre-legislative session, so more are expected in the coming months.

Consider and Possible Action to Approve Revisions to Caldwell ISD Board Policies FD (Local) and FM (Local), relating to UIL Participation by Homeschool Students:

The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to opt out of allowing homeschool students to participate in UIL activities, aligning with new requirements from the 89th Texas Legislative Session. While this decision does not change the district’s current policy, it ensures that CISD will continue to restrict UIL participation to enrolled students when the statewide opt-out deadline takes effect in the 2025–26 school year.

Consider and Approve Extension Office Adjunct Faculty:

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved naming the county’s extension office as adjunct faculty, giving area 4-H Clubs extracurricular status.

Consent Agenda

Meeting Minutes - The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the meeting minutes.

The Board went into Executive Session at 7:29 PM.

The Board Meeting adjourned at 10:01 PM.