Needville ISD trustees approve design development package for Needville High School additions

On Oct. 29, 2025, the Needville ISD Board of Trustees approved a design development package for the Needville High School additions and renovations at a special meeting in the district boardroom. Board President Chris Janicek called the meeting to order and confirmed a quorum, saying, "Let the record show that a quorum of the Needville ISD Board members is present, and that this meeting has been posted in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551." (SEG 009)

The Design Development Package was presented by Claycomb Associates Inc.; the board voted on a motion "to approve the Design Development Package presented by Claycomb Associates Inc. for the new Needville High School Additions and Renovations project." Trustee Tim Sbrusch moved the motion and Trustee Chantz Klemstein seconded. The minutes record the outcome as Ayes-6, Nays-0, Other-1 Absent. The public minutes do not include detail of the package contents, budget, or schedule beyond the motion and vote. (SEG 011, SEG 012)

Trustees present at the meeting are recorded as Chris Janicek (Board President), Scott Valchar, Tim Sbrusch, Kim Janke (Vice President), Chantz Klemstein and John West; Trustee Chase Raska is listed as absent. The record lists Dr. Paul Drake as superintendent. The minutes do not specify individual roll-call votes beyond the recorded tally. (SEG 004, SEG 006, SEG 012)

The approval moves the design process forward; the minutes do not specify next administrative steps, contract dollar amounts, or a construction schedule in the public text. Questions about cost, timeline, or contract obligations would require follow-up with district staff or the design firm.