Board and district leaders opened the Dec. 15 meeting by recognizing DuBose Elementary students who led the pledge and by honoring fine‑arts students who earned regional recognition and a statewide magazine feature. "We are very proud that he's going to be featured in the January 26 edition of Movement 35," a presenter said of one honored student.

The central academic presentation summarized 2025 STAR and EOC results, enrollment in advanced coursework and plans to raise performance. District leaders said Alice High School increased Advanced Placement course offerings from three (in earlier years) to 12 this year and has expanded dual‑credit partnerships with Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College and Texas A&M–Kingsville. "We're adding new AP classes... we're providing more for our students," a district presenter said.

Administrators reported that the class of 2026 includes 283 seniors, with 81 identified as at risk of not graduating because of missing credits or EOC requirements. The district outlined specific interventions: targeted credit‑recovery through the Ingenuity platform, small‑group tutoring, Saturday academies, PLCs and individualized monitoring. Officials said they currently track seniors closely and aim to reduce the number at risk through these measures.

Attendance and behavior indicators were highlighted as drivers of academic gains. Student services reported districtwide attendance increases versus the prior year and sizable reductions in disciplinary placements; the department also provided a monthly revenue‑loss analysis tied to attendance improvements. The board and staff framed the combined measures — more AP options, dual‑credit access, credit recovery, and attendance strategies — as part of a unified push to increase CCMR (college, career and military readiness) outcomes.

The board approved the district targeted improvement plan (TIP) required by the Texas Education Agency for Alice High School and the broader district improvement plan (DIP), which lays out five strategic goals: student achievement, safe and nurturing environments, family and community engagement, operational effectiveness and human resources. The district said the plans include measurable objectives, monitoring timelines and professional‑development strategies aimed to address both struggling students and high‑achieving cohorts.

Board members praised staff for the work but also pressed for continued focus on classroom instruction and timely interventions to reduce the number of seniors owing multiple credits. The meeting closed this topic with the board approving the TIP and DIP and urging continued monthly reporting on progress.