001This regular meeting of the Waco Independent School Board is hereby called to order. Each year, hundreds of students across Texas and grades 6 through 12 participate in the Texas History Day contest. The most outstanding projects advance to the state level competition. This year, we're proud to share that we had five students from Waco ISD qualified for the state competition. And tonight we're proud to recognize Okonnell Robertson as the recipient of the TASBY Standout for Public Education Award award as Waco ISD's community partner of the month for April. We urge the public to consider the full picture before drawing conclusions based solely on A throughF ratings. These labels do not capture the heart of what our schools do every day to educate, to nurture, and to support our students. The STAR test is a single measure
002taken on a single day. It cannot and it should not be the sole lens through which we evaluate the success and value of the Rico Independent School District. Moving on to item number eight, review discuss Kendrick Elementary School construction project and occupancy plan. Uh we got our first delivery of furniture on gosh it was last week and I think by next Tuesday we'll have it all there and we should be completed uh with all the furniture u in u early May. We're aiming for our temporary certificate occupancy on May 22nd and then the full occupancy permit will be once everything is 100% done. Um but we will still be able to fully occupy with a temporary certificate of occupancy. We're going to move on to item number nine. Review, discuss, take appropriate action on um
003Lonear program for improvement of mechanical engineering and plumbing. Um, in this next item, we're seeking the board's approval to continue the process securing a lowinterest loan through the state of Texas Lone Star program. Passes unanimously. This does not bring me much joy to recognize um trustee Jonathan Grant as his last um official meeting here sitting on the board. Through his three years on the board, Mr. Grant has embodied servant leadership and his wisdom and heart and commitment to our community has meant so much to so many of us. [Music]