BOARD RECAP -- February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024
The Prosper Independent School District Board of Trustees met for a regular Board Meeting on February 19, 2024.
ACTION ITEMS
Board approves construction-related contracts funded through the 2023 Bond
The Board approved contracts for classroom additions at both Rogers and Reynolds Middle schools to increase student capacity. Six classrooms will be added at Reynolds and four at Rogers in time for the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Construction to begin on maintenance building and small-animal ag barn
The Board awarded the contract for a new maintenance building and small-animal ag barn to VLK Architects and Crossland Construction Company
Board approves construction audit firm
The Board approved Weaver and Tidwell LLP to serve as auditor for multiple construction projects.
Board approves land purchase/sale
The Board approved a land purchase in the northwest corner of the district to serve as an additional elementary school site.
The Board sold .0346 acres of land to TXDOT for roadway expansion along Hwy 380.
CELEBRATIONS
Recognition of new Campus Principals and District Leaders
Director of Professional Learning Dr. Meredith Clark -- coming from Region 10 as Master Consultant with a background in professional development, curriculum design and Professional Learning Communities.
Director of Student Services Justin Goldsmith -- current principal at Reynolds Middle School for the past 7 years, 20 years total in education
2024-2025 Principal of Reynolds Middle School Jessica Mullins -- current assistant principal at Reynolds Middle School for the last 5 years, 16 years total in education
CREST Award for Counseling Excellence
Windsong Ranch counselor Brooke Stenson received the CREST Award for Counseling Excellence--a first for Prosper ISD.
CREST recognizes exemplary programs in Texas based on the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling. The award indicates campus and counselor leadership and advocacy for serving students and the school community.
Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Choir and Band
All-State is the highest honor a Texas music student can receive. 1,830 students are selected through a process that begins with over 70,000 students from around the state vying for this honor to perform in one of 18 ensembles sponsored by the Band, Orchestra, and Vocal Divisions. All-State students participate in three days of rehearsals directed by nationally recognized conductors during the annual state TMEA Clinic/Convention. Their performances before thousands of attendees bring this extraordinary event to a close.
Prosper ISD Board of Trustees chosen as 1 of 8 districts for Innovative Program
The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees was selected to participate in the newest cohort of the Trustee Advocates Program through Raise Your Hand Texas. This Raise Your Hand Texas initiative trains Texas school districts and their locally elected trustees to educate, engage, and activate their school districts and local communities to amplify their voices in state public education policy and advocacy.
With the success of the program’s inaugural cohort, Raise Your Hand Texas is eager to equip more Texas school boards and district superintendents to participate in state education policy making.
“Public school board trustees and school superintendents bring a unique and important voice to the table in public education policy debates at the Texas Capitol,” said Dr. Libby Cohen, Senior Director of Advocacy for Raise Your Hand Texas. “These local leaders can offer invaluable firsthand experience and on-the-ground insight, helping shape meaningful, sustainable policy that benefits the students, teachers, and the public school community.”
School districts from all state regions applied, and Raise Your Hand Texas leadership selected eight school districts through the application and interview process. Competitive grants for the second cohort were awarded to Corsicana ISD, Pearland ISD, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD, Plano ISD, Port Aransas ISD, Prosper ISD, Temple ISD, and Tomball ISD.
Over the course of the 18-month fellowship, Trustee Advocates will learn to build a local public education advocacy network that encourages community connectedness and influences state legislative outcomes. Trustees and superintendents will also have the opportunity to learn and build relationships with others across Texas.
“The Trustee Advocates Program helps connect local leaders with the tools and know-how they need to advocate for public school students and teachers. The program aims to lift up the voices and expertise of local leaders at the Texas Capitol,” said Missy Bender, Trustee-in-Residence and Regional Advocacy Director for Raise Your Hand Texas.
The Trustee Advocates Program is issue-based and nonpartisan. It will be held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. As a Texas Education Agency-registered provider of continuing education, Raise Your Hand Texas will award continuing education credit to participants for the hours spent in training.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
The administration provided a report on Bond 2019 construction projects.
The administration provided an enrollment update.
The administration presented the Texas Academic Performance Report overview.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the minutes of prior meeting(s) Consideration and possible action regarding employment and volunteer policies in accordance with SB 763 Consideration and possible action regarding joint election services contract with Collin County Consideration and possible action regarding joint election services contract with Denton County
1.22.23 (Regular Meeting)
PUBLIC COMMENT
- No one spoke during public comment.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
CLOSED MEETING ITEMS
- The Board approved hiring contract personnel as presented.
IMPORTANT DATES
- March 11-15 | Spring Break
- March 25 | Regular School Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm
- March 29 | School Holiday
- April 1 | Bad Weather Make-Up Day
VIDEOS OF BOARD MEETINGS
- Videos of Board meetings are posted within 7 days of the Board meeting.
- Board Meetings are also streamed live.
- Live Stream/Video Archive
PROCESS FOR SPEAKING AT BOARD MEETINGS
The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees welcomes public comment at Board meetings. In order to provide an efficient process at the Board meetings, we ask that individuals complete the Public Comment Form and submit it no later than noon on the day of the meeting. The Notice of Meeting/Agenda is posted 72 hours in advance of the Board meeting.
Prosper ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent of Schools
From left: Board Member Tommy Van Wolfe, Board Member Jim Bridges, Board President Bill Beavers, Board Vice President Dena Dixon, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Holly Ferguson, Board Member Garrett Linker, Board Member Kelly Cavender, and Board Secretary Jorden Dial
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Best Public Schools in Texas
Prosper ISD has an established 66-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in the State of Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics and athletics. Our students are routinely recognized on the local, state and national level for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
About Prosper ISD
Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 28,000 students in 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools and one early childhood school.
Email: communications@prosper-isd.net
Location: 605 East 7th Street, Prosper, TX, USA
Phone: 469-219-2000