September 28, 2026 Board Recap | | |
| |  | |  | Lauren Carrothers Named 5A Field Athlete of the Year The board recognized Lauren Carrothers of Walnut Grove High School, named the Texas Girls Coaches Association's (TGCA) 25-26 5A Field Athlete of the Year. Coached by John Fletcher, Carrothers has built an impressive career, qualifying for state in both 2025 and 2026, earning four medals, and claiming two state championships. With this latest honor, she becomes a two-time Field Athlete of the Year. |  | Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, Executive Director of Student Engagement Dr. Valerie Little, Principal Dustin Toth, Lauren Carrothers, Coach John Fletcher, Athletic Coordinator Tommy Allison and Director of Athletics Jeff Smith. | | Moseley MS Student Wins National Bus Safety Poster Contest Congratulations to Sai Darshana Yekolu of Moseley Middle School for winning the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Selected from entries advancing through state-level competitions across the country, Sai's artwork will be featured nationwide during National School Bus Safety Week, October 19-23, 2026, helping share an important student-created safety message with communities across the nation. |  | Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, Sai Darshana Yekolu, Art Teacher Sara Diaz, Principal Dr. Kari Roan and Director of Transportation Teri Mapengo. | | Prosper ISD Police Officers Honored for Lifesaving Actions The board recognized four Prosper ISD Police officers—Sergeant Gerald Smith, Officer Monty Edge, Officer Kyle Meyer, and Officer Kym Tingue—for their lifesaving actions in May 2026. Chief Vessels and Assistant Chief Woolverton joined in honoring the officers, whose quick thinking, courage, and teamwork made a life-saving difference. The board expressed deep gratitude for their professionalism and dedication to keeping our community safe. |  | Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, Sergeant Gerald Smith, Officer Kyle Meyer, Officer Kym Tingue, Officer Monty Edge, Chief Chad Vessels and Assistant Chief Jody Woolverton. | | Three More Prosper ISD Campuses Earn Model PLC Designation Prosper ISD proudly welcomed three additional campuses, Reeves ES, Stuber ES and Hays MS, to its growing list of Model PLC Schools. This prestigious designation recognizes schools where educators focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and maintain a results-driven approach to improving student outcomes. To earn this recognition, campuses must demonstrate a sustained commitment to PLC concepts for at least three years, along with clear evidence of improved student learning throughout that time. |  | Reeves Elementary School Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, members of Reeves ES staff along with Principal Kacey Maas. | |  | Stuber Elementary School Pictured: Principal Katie McLain, Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, along with members of Stuber ES staff. | |  | Hays Middle School Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, Principal Katie Brittain, along with members of Hays MS staff. | |  | 8. A.The administration will provide a report on current student enrollment |  | | 8.B.The administration will provide a report on Bond 2023 construction projects | | | 8.C.The administration will provide a report on Prosper ISD learning achievements |  | | | |  |  |  |  |  |  | |  | 10. A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008
Motion Passed 4-0 10. B. Consideration and possible approval to reclassify committed fund balance to uncommitted fund balance Motion Passed 4-0 10. C. Consideration and possible action regarding the 2026 Board of Trustees Operating Procedures Motion Passed 4-0 10. D. Consideration and possible action regarding hiring contract personnel Motion Passed 4-0 | |  | A consent agenda shall include items of a routine and/or recurring nature grouped together under one action item. For each item listed as part of a consent agenda, the Board shall be furnished with background material.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented (4-0 vote) 9. A. Approve the minutes of prior meetings: August 24, 2026, (Regular), August 25, 2026 (Special), September 8, 2026 (Special), September 10, 2026 (Special), September 12, 2026 (Special), September 21, 2026 (Special), September 22, 2026 (Special), September 23, 2026 (Special) 9. B. Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed SHAC members for the 2026-27 school year | |  | There were two speakers for public comment. | | IMPORTANT DATES October 8
October 9- Professional Learning/Student Holiday
October 12 -13
October 14
October 14
- Richland Homecoming Parade
October 19
- Regular Board Meeting, 7 pm
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The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees welcomes public comment at Board meetings. In order to provide an efficient process at the Board meetings, we ask that individuals complete the Public Comment Form and submit it no later than noon on the Friday before the meeting. The Notice of Meeting/Agenda is posted three business days in advance of the Board meeting. | | |  |  | | | | | |  |  | Prosper Independent School District |
| | BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEXAS Named by HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards as the Best Large District in the State of Texas, Prosper ISD has an established 68-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics, and athletics. Our students and staff are routinely recognized on the local, state, and national levels for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
We are incredibly proud to share that Prosper ISD has officially been recognized as a Model Professional Learning Community (PLC) District by Solution Tree's Evidence of Effectiveness Committee. This is one of the most prestigious recognitions in education — and it belongs to every single person who shows up for our students every day.
This distinction is not given lightly. It is earned — through years of intentional collaboration, a relentless focus on learning, and a shared commitment to ensuring that every student in Prosper ISD has the opportunity to succeed at the highest levels.
ABOUT PROSPER ISD Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 34,000 students in 20 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 4 high schools, and one early childhood school.
🫶🏼THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS & STUDENTS In November 2023, an overwhelming majority of voters approved $2.7 billion dollars to continue building excellence in Prosper ISD. Thank you for your continued financial commitment to our district.
And while our facilities are second to none, we know that it is the people who make the difference in Prosper ISD. From our bus drivers to our teachers to our teacher assistants, our staff is here to support students as they pursue their dreams of excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
District Performance Email: communications@prosper-isd.net Location: 605 East 7th Street, Prosper, TX, USA Phone: 945-678-0000
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