TCAPS Board of Education Study Session 5.13.26- LIVE

The TCAPS Board of Education held a study session on May 13, 2026, focusing primarily on budget planning aligned with the district's strategic plan. Key procurement-related discussions included staffing allocations for the upcoming school year, with emphasis on reducing class sizes and eliminating split classes. The board reviewed various state and federal categorical funding sources, such as the 31A mental health and at-risk funding, Title I and III federal grants, and the 35M grant for embedded coaching, noting anticipated decreases in some allocations for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The district plans to carry over funds to sustain programs despite funding uncertainties. Additional topics included expansion of summer school programs, intervention services, and partnerships for mental health and safety services, including school resource officers funded through a city partnership. The board also discussed professional development investments and the implementation of evidence-based grading practices. No formal votes on contracts or vendor selections were recorded, but the meeting detailed budget allocations and program funding strategies that will influence future procurement and staffing decisions.