The Canadian ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular June meeting to review student achievement, discuss planning for the upcoming school year, and take action on several operational and financial items.

District Reports and Updates

The meeting began with a public hearing on the district's 2026-2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) grant application. Trustees reviewed campus needs identified through the district improvement planning process, including continued emphasis on improving fourth-grade achievement, attendance, and behavior at the elementary level. The hearing also highlighted strengths across the district, including strong student participation in extracurricular activities, a 100% College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) rate for the Class of 2025, and the addition of new student programs. Federal funding will support math intervention, summer school, instructional services through Region 16, and other educational resources.

Trustees reviewed the monthly enrollment and attendance report. District enrollment concluded the school year at 658 students, with district attendance remaining at nearly 95 percent.

The Board also received a presentation on preliminary 2026 STAAR results. District leaders shared that Canadian ISD students continued to outperform both Region 16 and state averages across most grade levels and subject areas. Highlights included strong performance in Biology, U.S. History, English Language Arts, and several elementary reading and mathematics assessments.

Facilities and capital project updates included progress on the Baker Elementary HVAC project, which remains ahead of schedule and is expected to be completed before the start of the new school year. Trustees also received updates on the Canadian Elementary HVAC project, the Ag Farm barn project, sewer system repairs, and other planned capital improvements.

The Board also reviewed a budget update and discussed plans for the remaining 2024 bond authorization. Administration presented options for redeeming remaining authorized bond funds to continue capital improvement projects while taking advantage of current interest rates and property valuations.

Board Action Items

The Board approved the district's fuel bid for the 2026-2027 school year.

Trustees designated Belinda Leatherman as the individual responsible for calculating the district's 2026 tax rate.

The Board approved moving forward with the next steps in the district's bond plan, authorizing administration to begin the process necessary for the redemption and issuance of $4.5 million of remaining bond funds to support planned capital projects.

Trustees approved the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan, including updates to the district's compensation manual. Changes include a $500 stipend for elementary and middle school UIL coordinators, new incentives for bus drivers to obtain and renew Commercial Driver's Licenses, compensation for activity route drivers, and updated athletic gate worker pay rates.

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Citadelle Art Museum to support art instruction and related educational opportunities for Canadian ISD students.

Trustees approved the purchase of a tax-foreclosed property as presented.

The agenda item regarding a proposed architectural services contract with Parkhill for the district's proposed livestock and show animal facility was tabled for future consideration.

The Board also approved budget amendments for the current fiscal year.

Superintendent's Report

Dr. Julia McMains provided a legislative update, reviewed the adopted 2026-2027 meeting calendar and upcoming board meeting dates, and accepted staff resignations.

Executive Session

The Board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters and the possible purchase of property for a future district transportation facility.

Action After Executive Session

No action was taken following executive session.

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.  The next meeting will be July 23, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.