At its Dec. 15 meeting, the Alice ISD Board of Trustees voted on multiple district governance and financial matters.

Opting out of TRS‑Care: The board voted to notify the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) by Dec. 31, 2025, and to discontinue district participation no later than Sept. 1, 2026, to pursue alternative health‑insurance arrangements for employees. Administration framed the change as a step to seek potentially lower costs and different plan options while preserving the district's ability to return to TRS if desired.

Insurance brokerage contract: The board approved awarding a one‑year insurance brokerage/consulting engagement to the firm presented at the November workshop (the record uses "Robertson" and later "Robinson" Brokerage Firm). The contract will have the broker vet and present top medical plan alternatives; a district committee of employees will evaluate finalists before the board receives a recommendation.

Budget amendment: Trustees approved an intra‑fund transfer for the 2025–26 general fund to reallocate spending between functions; administration said total revenues remain unchanged and transfers cover items such as security shields.

Administrative incentive structure: The board approved a plan to use the 10% administrative portion of Teacher Incentive Allotment funds to provide one‑time incentives for administrators at A‑ and B‑rated campuses (example amounts discussed: $10,000 for A principals; $6,000 for B principals; scaled amounts for deans and assistant principals). Administration said the bar for A ratings is high and the allotment's administrative set‑aside can cover the proposed incentives.

Votes at a glance:
- Approve minutes and consent agenda — motion passed (ayes recorded).
- 8a budget amendment — approved (motion, unanimous recorded 'Aye' votes).
- 8b TRS opt‑out notification — approved (motion, recorded ayes).
- 8c Award insurance brokerage (one year) — approved (motion passed).
- 8d Administrative incentive structure — approved (motion passed).
- 8e TIP for Alice High School — approved.
- 8f Academic calendar 2026–27 (Draft B) — approved.

Board members asked for employee involvement in vetting insurance options and for clarity about what the consultant would provide. Administration said the consultant will narrow options and the employee committee will make final recommendations to the board.