The Uvalde CISD Board approved a temporary arrangement for CFO Pam Hunter to contract with Region 20 using accrued leave while the district brings on a part-time contractor to cover CFO duties; the board was told the incoming contractor’s agreement is under $50,000 and the move aims to preserve institutional continuity through Feb. 10.
After a closed session, the Uvalde CISD Board approved a resolution to compensate employees who lost a child in the Robb Elementary tragedy for workdays missed to attend related court trials; the motion was moved and seconded and carried unanimously among trustees present.
Board approved adding a 'Lifetime Wellness and Health' course for grades 9–12 to UCISD's 2026–27 course catalog; presenters said the course aligns with updated TEKS and could serve as a CTE offering.
Trustees fixed the district's 2026 uniform election date for May 2 (after correcting an earlier move to May 4) and approved a resolution designating the superintendent authority to contract with Uvalde County for the Board of Trustees election; trustees also discussed, and tabled, proposed changes to officer-eligibility rules ahead of the May election.
Dr. Bynum told trustees UCISD has a determination level 3 for special education and is working with TEA and Region 20 on a Strategic Support Plan to address low STAR and EOC passing rates in some subgroups and to improve consistency across campuses.
Following closed-session legal advice, trustees voted to approve filing a motion to amend the Mireles v. Uvalde Consolidated ISD consent decree as discussed in closed session.
Trustees heard a public hearing on possible sales of district-owned properties, reviewed operating losses at the Slate Creek apartments, discussed a sliding-scale rental policy to help recruit teachers and voted to set a $7,000 public-resale minimum for 802 South Camp Street.
Trustees voted to change criteria so teachers in positions that require bilingual certification qualify for the bilingual stipend; the board also agreed to make retroactive payments this year to two teachers who had not been receiving the stipend.
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District held a public hearing on Targeted Improvement Plans (TIPs) and Turnaround Action Plans (TAPs) required by the Texas Education Agency; staff described required strategies, noted 66 stakeholder survey responses, and the board asked for simplified materials and broader outreach before TEA submission.
Trustees approved Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) and Turnaround Action Plans (TAP) required by the Texas Education Agency; staff said campuses will provide midyear family‑friendly reports and the plans will be submitted through the TEA portal (ISAM).