Board Brief - 02.18.25
A quorum of the Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD Board of Trustees met for a Regular Board Meeting on February 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM at Austin Elementary. The following items were presented, discussed, acted upon, or approved.
3. Recognitions
Strategy III, Result 1: Showcase students and staff throughout the District.
Recognize K-8 students with the greatest growth in reading during the 1st Semester according to MAP-Growth
PBTISD recognized 39 students who showed the most growth in their grade level during the fall semester to their middle-of-the-year NWEA Reading MAP-Growth test. View the presentation here.
Austin Elementary
Zavala - 2nd and 3rd Grade
Zavala - 4th and 5th Grade
Crockett MS
Pecos HS
4. Public Comment
Individuals who wish to participate during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins as specified in the Board's procedures on public comment. BED(LOCAL)
- No public comments made
5. Public Hearing
5.A. Review and hear public comments on the District's Annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and other required postings
Presenter: Karen Matt, Chief Academic Officer
The board is required to hold a public hearing each year to discuss the state of the district, including the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) report. You can view the report presentation here. Campus reports are available on pbtisd.net.
6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Items approved 6-0
6.A. Minutes - Regular Board Meeting January 21, 2025
View Minutes here.
6.B. Financial Budget Update
6.C. Approve Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) for Zavala Elementary and Pecos High School
Zavala Elementary and Pecos High School were identified for Federal Comprehensive School Improvement in 2023-204. ESC 18 conducted a comprehensive diagnostic of both campuses' strengths and challenges. The proposed Targeted Improvement Plans were developed with input from key stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and administrators. As part of the Comprehensive School Improvement process, the Board of Trustees must approve a Targeted Improvement Plan that the Texas Education Agency will monitor.
6.D. Acknowledgement of Course Selection Guides for Crockett Middle School and Pecos High School
Administration develops Course Selection Guides for Crockett Middle School and Pecos High School each spring with input from teachers and campus administrators. Each guide is an essential reference for students and their parents preparing to enroll in courses for the following school year.
7. Action Items
7.A. Consider and possible action to approve the monitoring report for Student Outcome Goal Progress Measure 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3
Approved 6-0
Student Outcome Goal 1: The percentage of 3rd-grade students that score meets grade level or
above on STAAR Reading will increase from 32% to 52% by August 2027. (June 2025 Goal =
44%)
- Goal Progress Measure 1.1: The percentage of Kindergarten students who score at the “Average” level or above on the end-of-year Reading NWEA MAP-Growth will increase from 62% to 82% by June 2027. (June 2025 Goal = 74%)
- Goal Progress Measure 1.2: The percentage of 1st-grade students who score at the “Average” level or above on the end-of-year Reading NWEA MAP-Growth will increase from 47% to 67% by June 2027. (June 2025 Goal = 59%)
- Goal Progress Measure 1.3: The percentage of 2nd-grade students who score at the “Average” level or above on the end-of-year Reading NWEA MAP-Growth will increase from 59% to 79% by June 2027. (June 2025 Goal = 71%)
View the presentation here.
7.B. Consider and possible action to approve Superintendent Constraint Progress Measure 4A
Approved 6-0
Superintendent Constraint #4 - The Superintendent shall not allow adult conveniences to take preference over students' academic progress.
- Constraint Progress Measure 4a -Campus leaders will engage in PowerWalks/Instructional Coaching with teachers, increasing from an average of less than 1 per core teacher in May 2023 to 2 per core teacher in May 2025
7.C. Consider and possible action to report compliance or non-compliance of Board Constraint 3
Approved 6-0; Board is in compliance.
Board Constraint #3 -The Board shall not make decisions based on adult conveniences over student needs.
8. Executive Session
7:48 PM
EXECUTIVE SESSION may be called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 through 551.146, Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.072 Real Property, 551.074 Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, Complaint)
- 8.A. Consultation with Legal Counsel
- Discuss Personnel Matters
- Termination of Contract - J. Scott Williams
- Discuss Real Property
- 8.B. Discuss Superintendent Mid-Year Evaluation
- 8.C. Discuss Intruder Detection Audit
9. Reconvene to Open Session
9:24 PM
- 8.A. Terminate Chapter 21 Probationary Contract of J. Scott Williams (Approved 6-0)
- 8.B. Approve the Superintendent's Mid-Year Evaluation (Approved 6-0)
10. Miscellaneous
Future Meeting Dates:
- Date for next meeting - Monday, March 17, 2025
The Board will participate at the Reeves Regional Hospital Health Fair on April 5, 2025.
11. Adjournment
The Board adjourned at 9:26 PM on February 18, 2025.
This newsletter aligns with Strategy III: We will broaden and strengthen partnerships with staff, families, and communities through transparency and effective communication.