Trustees began the evening with a Public Hearing on the 2025–26 Targeted Improvement Plans, presented by Senior Chief of Schools & Innovation, Dr. Natalie Nichols.
CFO and COO Dennis Covington presented an update to the board regarding the district’s current year budget, as well as a preliminary budget for the 2026–27 school year. Covington told the board that a recent adjustment by the state comptroller’s office regarding frozen tax levies means the district now faces an estimated $6 million shortfall.
Additional highlights:
Chief Human Resources Officer Eddie Curran reviewed the structure, programs and goals from the Human Resources Department. He provided updates to existing programs, such as the Visiting International Teacher Program, 4You Health Center, and the district’s Student Teachers programs. He also discussed external data that influences trends in these programs.
Chief of Access and Opportunity Kayren Gray explained the process, background and outcomes of creating and adjusting the academic calendar each year. The Calendar Committee reviewed feedback and data to compile the final 2027–28 Academic Calendar that trustees approved unanimously.
Trustees approved 17 items on consent, including
2018 Bond funds to replace Dragon Stadium scoreboard.
2024 Bond funds for the purchase of new buses.
Adoption of a resolution recognizing April as National School Library Month.
To review all agenda items covered in the March 26 Regular Board Meeting, visit our Board Meetings webpage or rewatch the meeting here.