Nursery ISD superintendent Dr. Larry Gajewski asked VISD trustees to consider a designated pathway for Nursery students requiring 9–12 educational services next fall, citing proximity and service continuity; trustees took the request under advisement with no vote.
After convening in closed session, the VISD board denied a parents' Level 3 appeal from Sept. 30 and upheld the administration's Level 2 decision; trustees offered commendations to the student and family while affirming the board's decision.
District safety staff reported 14 unannounced intruder audits since September with 12 campuses showing no findings; the cybersecurity officer said VISD is CIPA‑compliant, phishing susceptibility has dropped up to 90%, and the district defends against thousands of malicious emails daily.
Trustees approved TASB Policy Update 1‑24 and a resolution establishing committed fund balances as required by GASB 54, and they passed the consent agenda; trustees discussed a $12 million change in committed/uncommitted balances between Aug. 31 and Dec. 31.
Trustees honored four graduates of VISD’s Bridge program and recognized the district as one of 38 Texas CTE Districts of Distinction, with students describing hands‑on learning, internships and college credit opportunities.
The Victoria ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a proclamation recognizing Victoria College’s 100th anniversary, highlighting the college’s origins in 1925 and its growth to serve roughly 7,000 students annually.
At a public hearing on the 2023–24 district annual (TAPR) report, staff reported a 97% graduation rate and 85.2% CCMR for the class of 2023, while STAAR reading and math figures lagged state averages; trustees raised concerns about rapid growth in special‑education enrollment and resource needs.
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CFO Michelle Yates reported that Victoria ISD received a ‘Superior’ rating under Texas’s School FIRST financial accountability system, passing the four critical indicators and maintaining fund balance and cash-on-hand thresholds.
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At a regular meeting, the Victoria ISD Board of Trustees approved a legal services retainer, purchased new bus routing software, approved purchases including a refrigerated vehicle, hired two administrators and scheduled facilities/bond workshops; all recorded motions passed unanimously 6-0.
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Victoria ISD staff reported completion of four intruder-detection audits, with three campuses showing no findings and one campus completing corrective training; the district outlined plans to restrict voter access to instructional spaces and station security at campuses used as polling places for the November election.