Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
The Corsicana ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing the superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract to buy roughly 12.977 acres at 3601 West State Highway 22, a parcel described as adjacent to the high school; the board voted to proceed and next steps call for contract negotiations.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
District staff asked the Corsicana ISD board to authorize the chief of police to establish a reserve officer program limited to 10 part-time/volunteer officers subject to department rules and background checks; a motion was made and seconded, but no vote is recorded in the provided transcript.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
A district presenter said attendance rose from 93.7% last year to 95.6% through Nov. 19 after a centralized attendance program, increased communication and campus interventions; chronic-absenteeism measures showed a large reduction, and staff credited McKinney-Vento and wraparound services for gains.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
Trustees reapproved a resolution supporting an active-attack response equipment grant from the Office of the Governor for shields for district officers, covering the period referenced in the transcript (09/01/2026–08/31/2027).
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
After reviewing 11 proposals, Corsicana ISD trustees voted Jan. 20 to award a construction-manager-at-risk contract for the Panthers RIS project to BWC Education Group, following a recommendation from Friends Consulting Group.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
Trustees approved a plan to establish a five‑year replacement cycle for staff and teacher devices, swapping all 639 devices in a single year and financing the purchase with a CDE‑backed loan through VeriBank; the devices will be budgeted locally and carry five-year warranties.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
The Corsicana ISD Board of Trustees approved a district plan to comply with House Bill 2, using a 'Tiger Teacher Pipeline' grow‑your‑own program and external hires enrolled in state educator prep programs to eliminate uncertified teachers in core subjects by 2030.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
Patillo, Grama and Hill (auditor listed in meeting packet) presented an unmodified opinion on Corsicana ISD's FY 2025 financial statements and a clean federal single‑audit; the district reported an unassigned general fund balance of about $22.2 million and an actual year‑end deficit of approximately $315,000.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
Trustees heard a Collins scholarship fund update showing year‑end market value around $468,550 and total fund assets near $22.9 million; presenter recommended reinvesting an upcoming $240,000 CD and noted several additional maturities later in the year.
Texas / School Districts / CORSICANA
The board approved two agenda items on voice votes: the HB2 transition plan to reach 100% certified core teachers by 2030 and the TASB policy update 01/26 (second reading). The transcript records voice votes but does not provide roll‑call tallies.