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WACO ISD board unanimously approves charter performance contract with Third Future Schools
Summary
At a March 30 special meeting, the WACO ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a charter performance contract with Third Future Schools to operate Dean Highland and South Waco elementary campuses, following administrative review and negotiations authorized in February 2026.
WACO — The WACO Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously March 30 to approve a charter performance contract with Third Future Schools that will govern academic, financial, governance and operational expectations for Dean Highland Elementary and South Waco Elementary. The special meeting began at 5:09 p.m. at Waco High School and was adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
Dr. Spicer provided the board with an overview of the district’s work since fall 2025 to develop structures for partnership models aligned with district priorities and Senate Bill 1882. Administration identified Third Future Schools as a potential operating partner after a review process and finalized the performance contract following negotiations the board authorized in February 2026. Board President Jose Vidana then entertained a motion to approve the contract.
Jim Patton moved to approve the "Charter Performance Contract Between Third Future Schools and WACO ISD," and Jeremy Davis seconded the motion. The roll-call vote recorded six yes votes — Arash Abnoussi, Taylor Bledsoe, Jeremy Davis, Jose Vidana, Jim Patton and Angelo Ochoa — with one board member absent (Keith Guillory). The motion passed unanimously. The board adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
The motion and vote conclude the board’s formal action on the contract; the performance contract itself outlines responsibilities for academic outcomes, financial reporting, governance structure and day-to-day operations but the minutes do not include the contract’s text or implementation timeline.
