The Jayton-Girard board of trustees met in regular session on July 22, 2025 in the JGISD Board Room at 700 Madison, Jayton.
President Cody Scott called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the Prayer and Pledges.
Interim Superintendent Nelson Coulter reported that JHS was officially named the Lone Star Cup winner for Class A on July 1, 2025. Plans for an official award presentation and celebrations are pending. A representative from the UIL is expected to make that presentation.
Coulter then recognized the following with kudos: - Kyra Hall - Summer Track wrangling and organization.
- Laci Scogin and Melissa Smith - Help in hiring for open positions.
- Kayla Ragsdale Healthcare shadowing arrangements for students interested in those careers.
- Keith Emfinger and Jamie Humphries - Hours of furniture assembling this summer.
Principal Humphries reported on student enrollment, school start plans, and new hire onboarding.
Coulter spoke briefly about the need for continual focus on learning. If the leaders of the school can’t, no one else will.
There were no Public Comments.
The Board took action to elect McKenzie Chisum as Board Secretary.
The Board took action to call a Special Election to fill two open Board seats at the November 4, 2025, general election. Interested candidates may pick up packets from the office of the superintendent. Application packages are due in the office of the superintendent by 5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2025. The seats were previously held by Matt Herzog and Jeff Arnold.
The Board took action to call for a $1,900,000 Bond Measure to fund a threeyear plan for replacement of student transportation vehicles and other rolling stock on the November 4, 2025, general election ballot.
The Board discussed how best to respond to new state law regarding the Home School Opt-Out Decision (SB 401).
The Board discussed possible purchase and placement of State Champion Commemorative Monuments. Coulter was charged with assembling a committee of stakeholders to explore possibilities and bring back recommendations to the Board.
The Board discussed Commissioner Morath communications regarding student safety and educator misconduct, in relation to currently passed legislation.
The Board discussed new law banning digital devices (per HB 1481) in the instructional setting.
The Board took action to formally accept the resignation of Jeff Arnold from Board of Trustees, with gratitude for service to the district.
The Board discussed and reviewed 2025 STAAR results for Grades 3-8. Principal Humphries provided data and context.
The Board discussed Bluebonnet Instructional Materials. Principal Humphries provided background and context to this discussion.
The Board discussed the Summer Learning Plan for the JGISD instructional team. Coulter provided rationale and intended next steps in this process.
The Board took action to approve the Consent Items: 1) Minutes of June 16 Board Meeting, 2) Financial Reports The Board took action to approve amendments to the 2024-25 budget, as pre- increase the discretionary spending limit of the superintendent to $50,000.
The Board took action to approve the JGISD salary schedule for the 2025-26 school year. The schedule includes raises for ALL JGISD personnel, and includes the intended addition of a new position to the Maintenance Team.
The Board reviewed sealed bids and took action to approve vendors for vehicle fuel, diesel, and propane for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Legacy Fuels won the bid for all three products.
The Board took action to Delegate Wealth Equalization Intent contractual authority to the superintendent to obligate the district for the Purchase of Attendance Credit in relation to recapture provisions in school finance law.
The Board reviewed and discussed the projected 2025-26 budget, with rationale and background provided by Coulter and Scogin. The proposed budget will lead discussions at the next Board meeting.
The Board discussed the eminent termination of a 313 Agreement of Solar Nova Field 3.
The Board discussed the status of negotiations regarding the construction of a Softball/Baseball Complex. Coulter provided information regarding the status of that process.
The Board discussed the possible addition of real property to school holdings.
The Board adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.
The next scheduled Board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on August 12, 2025.
