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¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 21, 2024, or read the brief below.

Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 21, 2024

Isaiah Jackson, a fifth grader from Thornton Elementary, opened the meeting by leading the pledge of allegiance. He did a great job. Thank you, Isaiah.

One of the first presentations was from , the district’s demographer, who gave an update on current and projected enrollment trends. Understanding these trends is critical for planning and helps the board make informed decisions regarding campus capacity, budgeting, zoning and more. 

Then, Scott Kahl, who heads ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s human resources, provided trustees with an update on TRS ActiveCare, the state’s health insurance for school district employees. Texas law allows school districts to opt out of TRS ActiveCare to pursue other options. However, if you opt out, you can’t rejoin for at least five years. ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD’s benefits team is constantly exploring the best options and alternatives, and tonight’s presentation gave trustees a lot to consider.

As the board does every month, it approved the monthly financial report on operations. The board also received the quarterly investment report. But those weren’t the only items related to finances at this meeting.

Trustees also received a presentation on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report prepared by the external audit firm . This report is required by state law and board policy and offered an in-depth overview of the district’s financial position, activities and major funds. The board approved the report as presented.

Then the board approved the Tax Roll Summary for 2024. This is something trustees have to do each year. The tax roll provides a summary of the taxable property in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ ISD and the revenue to be collected through property taxes. The tax roll is based on the values provided by the .

Finally, the board adopted the district’s legislative priorities for the 89^th Texas Legislative Session, which kicks off on January 14, 2025. The priorities – related to teacher pay, vouchers and healthcare –  will soon get posted on the district’s website, on the legislative page.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered in this Board Brief, please click to watch the entire meeting.