Principals from Hershey, Veil and other elementary campuses reported mixed midyear results: modest reading growth in some grades, persistent fourth-grade math weakness, and stepped-up tutoring and small-group interventions ahead of STAAR testing.
The board approved the hire of Greg Davis as campus athletic coordinator and head football coach at Wichita Falls Legacy High School after selecting him from 68 applicants; Davis told trustees he will place students first.
Administrators recommended buying Amplify Reading consumables for elementary campuses at $211,388.60, using $111,000 from the McCoy Foundation; board discussion on data and teacher feedback ended with agreement to place the purchase on the consent agenda.
At a public work session the Wichita Falls ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved financial reports, budget amendments that add $4,019,280 in revenues, a TEA low-attendance waiver for Feb. 19, and returned from closed session to renew one-year staff contracts.
Trustees approved three multi-year technology contracts: RFP 2425-21 and RFP 2425-22 to NetSync (core routers/optics and firewalls) and RFP 2425-23 to Zayo Group for internet access. District shares were described; all motions passed unanimously, 6-0.
Administrators proposed seeking certification waivers and issuing Letters of Reasonable Assurance to allow employees on emergency permits to remain while completing certification; the proposal would be a future action item requiring board approval to proceed with applications to TEA.
Miss Eastman briefed trustees on social-emotional supports, counselor staffing and rising teletherapy use; two college-and-career advisors described dual-credit scheduling, FAFSA assistance and other student supports.
The Wichita Falls ISD Board of Trustees approved year‑to‑date financial and investment reports and accepted budget amendments for 2024‑25 that create a reported $3.52 million deficit tied to playgrounds and renovation costs; both votes passed unanimously, 7‑0.
After returning from closed session the Wichita Falls ISD board moved and passed a motion to deny the Level 3 parent grievance and all requested remedies; the motion carried 7‑0 in open session.
Superintendent Dr. Donnie Lee told the board enrollment is steady but average daily attendance has fallen to 93.27 and warned state proposals for education savings accounts could divert public funds to private schools that ‘select’ families. He urged local advocacy and restored discipline tools for public schools.