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1 h 20 min · 8 public speakers

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. Sarah Weinberg1st Vice President
  3. Dan MiccicheTrustee
  4. Prisma Y. GarcíaBoard Secretary
  5. Byron Sanders2nd Vice President
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board approves consent agenda in 7⁠-⁠0 vote 1:19:43

  • A speaker at public comment asked the board to review alternatives before approving a printer and copier investment of approximately $30 million over 5 years. 20:51
  • Speakers at public comment raised pay and health benefit costs for district employees, including instructional support staff and diagnosticians. 33:44
Item by item (9)
  1. Opening and roll call 0:02
    • The meeting opened at 6:03 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and a salute to the Texas flag. 0:02
    • The presiding officer announced that a quorum of the board was physically present. 0:51
  2. Recognition of state basketball champions 2:45
    • The board recognized the James Madison High School boys basketball team for winning the Class 3A Division 1 State Basketball Championship. 2:45
    • The board also recognized two more high school boys basketball teams for state championships won on March 13th, 2026, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. 2:45
  3. Public forum 18:20
    • A speaker at public comment addressed consent agenda item 9.07 on printers and copiers, saying the proposed investment was approximately $30 million over 5 years and that lower-cost options existed. 20:19
    • Another speaker at public comment said 13 traditional high schools got Fs in college readiness. 26:31
    • Several speakers at public comment raised compensation for instructional support staff and diagnosticians and the rising cost of employee health insurance. 33:44
  4. Closed session 45:27
    • The board went into closed session at 6:50 PM under Texas Government Code Section 551. 45:27
    • The board took no action in closed session. 45:27
  5. Superintendent's report 47:10
    • The superintendent announced that Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4th through the 8th and that Bus Driver Appreciation Day is on April 28th. 47:10
    • The superintendent said a parade for the basketball champions would start at 10:00 AM on Saturday at the American Airlines Center. 47:10
    • The superintendent encouraged families to enroll early for next school year to take advantage of free universal pre-K. 48:58
  6. Committee and trustee reports 51:45
    • No committee reports were given. 51:45
    • Lance Currie recognized Thomas Jefferson High School for setting a record with more than $33 million in scholarships earned by its students. 52:34
    • Ben Mackey thanked Hager Clothing Company for donating nearly 200 custom-fitted suits to students and teachers at Molina High School, a contribution valued at more than $38,000. 1:05:39
  7. Approval of minutes 1:11:21
    • The motion passed, 8 voting yes, 0 voting no, 0 abstentions. 1:13:02
  8. Board continuing education announcement 1:13:06
    • The board president announced that each listed trustee had completed the required continuing education. 1:13:06
  9. Consent agenda and adjournment 1:18:13
    • The board considered consent agenda items 9.01 through 9.24 as amended. 1:18:13
    • The meeting adjourned at 7:49 PM. 1:19:47
    • The motion passed 7⁠-⁠0. 1:19:43

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