In a recent government meeting, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) reported on the completion of 47 intruder detection audits across all campuses, aimed at enhancing student safety. The audits, which assess campus accessibility for unauthorized individuals, identified eight state findings, prompting retraining of staff to ensure all exterior doors are secured. While the TEA acknowledged community interest in audit details, they emphasized the importance of confidentiality to protect campus security.

The meeting also covered financial updates, revealing a $2 million revenue from general operations and interest, alongside a decline in tax collections by 0.47% compared to the previous year. This decrease is attributed to recent changes in homestead exemption laws, which allow for earlier submissions and increased refunds. Despite these challenges, the district's budget forecast indicates a manageable deficit of $5.2 million, primarily due to transfers for an empowerment fund and unallocated funds for science kits.

Board members expressed concerns regarding staffing levels, questioning whether the current administration is adequately supporting teachers and campuses. The discussion highlighted the need for a balance between cost-saving measures and sufficient staffing to ensure effective support for educational staff.

Additionally, the board approved a budget amendment to allocate $315,091 for additional accelerated instruction in compliance with House Bill 5, which mandates support for students who did not pass state exams. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the 2024-2025 budget, reflecting ongoing efforts to align financial resources with educational strategies and community needs.