Stafford Municipal School District public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing regarding the FY2024 Rating based on 2022-2023 data. Members will also consider approving stipends for critical shortages for the 2024-2025 period.
- Public hearing on FY2024 Rating (FY 2022-2023 data) per TAC Chapter 109 Subchapter AA
- Approval of 2024-2025 Critical Shortage Stipends
- Review of vendor payments over $50,000 (HCDE Pmt Detail)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Facilities Needs Assessment Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District board will hold a public workshop on December 10, 2024 to discuss facilities needs. The meeting includes a public comment period and will adjourn after the workshop. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District Board will review academic and discipline reports and consider several equipment purchases. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, as well as the adoption of new math curriculum for the 2025-26 school year.
- Purchase of equipment and services from Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $1,029,542
- Budget amendment of $176,000 for Child Nutrition equipment
- Expenditures of $167,449 for kitchen equipment from TriMark ($65,904) and Ace Mart ($101,545)
- Adoption of HQIM Bluebonnet Math for Grades K-5, 6-8, and Algebra 1 for 25-26 SY
- Work Authorization No. 9 with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for facility condition assessment services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet on November 11, 2024 to hear reports and vote on several routine items. The most consequential decisions include approving nonbusiness days under Texas Public Information Act for 2025 and casting SMSD’s votes for the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The board will also consider a budget amendment to transfer $16,500 for the State Marching Contest and updates to stipends in the 2024-2025 compensation manual.
- Approve Resolution for 2025 Texas Public Information Act nonbusiness days
- Adopt resolution to cast SMSD’s votes for Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2025
- Approve budget amendment transferring $16,500 for State Marching Contest (199/41 to 199/36)
- Approve stipend updates to the SMSD 2024-2025 Compensation Manual
- Approve minutes for September 9, October 14, and October 28, 2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Facilities Needs Assessment Workshop
The board will conduct a workshop to discuss the district's facilities needs assessment. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.
- Facilities Needs Assessment Workshop
The provided minutes for the October 28, 2024, Facilities Needs Assessment Workshop contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet to hear updates on school operations and vote on several purchasing decisions. Presentations include reports on school-year length, summer learning, and family-friendly initiatives. The board will also discuss closed-session topics permitted under Texas law.
- Approve $20,000 budget amendment for testing materials
- Approve $740,675 purchase of five school buses from Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC
- Approve $224,702 purchase of 420 iPads with 3-year Apple Care, keyboards, and 12 PowerSync carts
- Review August 2024 payroll and vendor payments over $50K
- Discuss closed-session items under Texas Government Code 551.071–551.076
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet to vote on multiple 2024-2025 plans, including Campus and District Improvement Plans, a Compensation Manual, and food purchases. They will also consider approving a contract with JWS Health Consultants and reviewing August donations. The meeting includes routine reports and a closed session for legal advice.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs)
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan (DIP)
- Approval of 2024-2025 SMSD Compensation Manual
- Approval of food purchases for 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of contract with JWS Health Consultants, Inc. - RFP 24-001
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Joint Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District Board will hold a joint meeting on August 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda provided contains no substantive items, only boilerplate system notices and maintenance alerts.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are empty of substantive content.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District will hold a special called meeting to discuss personnel and service contracts. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss legal matters, real property, and employee evaluations.
- Approval of the hiring of the Director of Federal Programs
- Approval of Athletic Training Services contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet in a special called session to discuss and potentially approve a contract for refurbishment or replacement of a chiller serving its elementary, STEM, and high school campuses. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation under Texas Government Code sections, followed by public comment and a return to open session for action items.
- Consider approval of contract for refurbishment/replacement of chiller servicing SMSD’s elementary, STEM, and high school campuses
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists entirely of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet in a special session to review and vote on the Chief Financial Officer’s calculation of the No New Revenue Rate and Voter Approved Rates for the district. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consider approval of the No New Revenue Rate and Voter Approved Rates calculations by the SMSD Chief Financial Officer
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District board and mayor will hold a joint workshop to receive a presentation from the CFO on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rates. The meeting includes a public comment period for agenda items and follows standard procedural opening and closing announcements.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists entirely of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Board will discuss the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and various academic and operational plans. The meeting includes votes on technology purchases, personnel hiring, and several contract renewals.
- Purchase of Carnegie Learning for $70,776.21
- Agreement with Transcend, Inc. for $56,000.00
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Hiring of a Director of Maintenance & Operations
- Renewals for 12 RFPs including technology, janitorial, and insurance supplies
Special Called Meeting Cancelled
The board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the hiring of a Director of Maintenance and Operations. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal matters, real property, and personnel contracts.
- Consider approval of hiring a Director of Maintenance and Operations
Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District board and mayor will hold a joint workshop to receive a presentation from the CFO on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is informational.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet in a special session to act on emergency resolutions related to Hurricane Beryl. Items include authorizing emergency purchases and approving pay for employees during a district closure. The board will also discuss a possible contract approval and review delegated contractual authority for attendance credit purchases.
- Approve emergency purchases resolution for Hurricane Beryl recovery
- Approve employee pay resolution during closure due to Hurricane Beryl
- Possible action to approve the Kickstart contract
- Review delegated contractual authority for attendance credit purchases
- Discuss budget priorities and capital needs
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting Cancelled
The Board is meeting to discuss budget priorities and capital needs. They will consider resolutions regarding emergency purchases and employee pay resulting from Hurricane Beryl.
- Resolution declaring emergency and authorizing emergency purchases related to Hurricane Beryl
- Resolution authorizing payment of employees during closure related to Hurricane Beryl
- Discussion and possible action to approve the Kickstart contract
- Report on Budget Priorities and Capital Needs
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a special called meeting with a public comment period, an academic update, and a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters. In open session, the board will discuss and possibly approve a Kickstart contract, a reimbursement resolution from future bond proceeds, and a budget amendment.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the Kickstart contract
- Consider approval of reimbursement resolution from future bond proceeds
- Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendment
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.076
- Academic Update presentation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District Board and Mayor are holding a joint workshop. The main item is a presentation by the CFO on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rates, followed by public comment on agenda items. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order, invocation, and adjournment.
- CFO presentation on 2024-2025 budget and tax rates
- Public comment on agenda items
- Invocation and pledge
- Announcement of quorum and legal notice
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is meeting to consider several action items, including two science curriculum purchases totaling over $560,000, a partnership with Baker-Ripley Head Start, and possible action on the superintendent's employment contract. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, followed by a consent agenda with routine financial approvals.
- Purchase of STEMscopes Science TX from Accelerate Learning Inc. for up to $245,908.80 (TIPS Cooperative Contract #230805)
- Purchase of SummitK12 Dynamic Science from Summit K12 for up to $314,588.60 (Choice Partners Cooperative Contract #21/016KN-14)
- Consider approval of Baker-Ripley Head Start MOU partnership for 2024-2026 at Stafford Early Childhood Center
- Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)/Quest Program for at-risk high school students
- Consider possible action regarding Superintendent's Employment Contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a special called meeting with a budget update, a closed session for legal and personnel matters, and several action items. The board will consider approving a $565,693.72 E-Rate contract, a $81,600 interlocal agreement, a 20% local homestead exemption, and the 24-25 joint budget calendar. Personnel actions include possible changes to the superintendent's contract and termination or nonrenewal of some professional contracts.
- Consider approval of RFP #230003835 for E-Rate Category Internal Connections contract from Advanced Networks, not to exceed $565,693.72
- Consider approval and ratification of interlocal agreement with Harris County Department of Education for Procurement Services, $81,600, ending August 31, 2024
- Consider approval of 20% Local Homestead Exemption for the 2024 tax year
- Consider possible action regarding Superintendent's Employment Contract
- Consider terminating probationary contracts and proposing nonrenewal of term contracts for professional employees
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a special called meeting to handle year-end business, including approving employment contracts for 2024-2025, canvassing the general election results, seating newly elected trustees, and reorganizing board leadership. The board will also consider a child nutrition budget amendment, a new maintenance position, and changes to teacher and staff raises.
- Approve professional and staff contracts for 2024-2025
- Canvass general election results and declare outcome
- Seat newly elected trustees and issue certificates
- Budget amendment for Child Nutrition equipment: $147,242.00
- Amend 2% teacher raises and add raises for maintenance, operations, child nutrition
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a special called meeting to review the official canvass results from a general election and consider approving an order that declares the results. Public comment on agenda items is scheduled. The only substantive action item is the election canvass and declaration.
- Review and discuss Official Canvass Results
- Consider approval of order canvassing returns and declaring election results
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists entirely of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports, and recognitions, followed by a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider action on the superintendent's employment contract, hiring a Chief Financial Officer, and several purchases and contracts, including a $565,693.72 E-Rate technology contract and a $155,000 Apple iPad purchase. The board will also discuss the FY 2024-2025 salary schedule and compensation manual, which include increases for staff.
- Consider possible action regarding Superintendent's Employment Contract
- Consider approval of hiring a Chief Financial Officer
- Purchase with Apple Inc. for $155,000 for iPads and carts
- E-Rate contract with Advanced Networks not to exceed $565,693.72
- FY 2024-2025 salary schedule with increases for teachers, administrative, and auxiliary staff
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a special called meeting to hear a budget presentation, discuss and possibly approve three budget amendment requests totaling over $3.3 million, and consider a revised policy. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters as permitted by Texas law.
- Budget presentation
- Approval of revised policy GKD (Local)
- BA-JA#1: $558,909 net amount for transfers and increased appropriations
- BA-JA#3: $1,252,596 for utilities, transportation, and other priority costs
- BA-JA#2: $1,512,837 to appropriate revenues/expenditures for taxes and recapture FY 23-24
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is meeting to consider several action items, including a technology contract, an audit engagement, and personnel appointments. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters before reconvening in open session.
- Award RFP #230003835 for E-Rate Category Internal Connections to Advanced Networks, not to exceed $565,693.72 (SMSD contribution not to exceed $111,000)
- Approve agreement with Epic Special Education Staffing for special education services, not to exceed $94,750, through August 31, 2024
- Approve engagement of Whitley Penn for FY24 audit and related services
- Appoint Director of Technology and Cybersecurity
- Approve Superintendent's service on Smart Financial Credit Union Board of Directors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Workshop/Board Teambuilding Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is meeting for a workshop and team building session. The only action item is a budget amendment transferring $20,400 between funds to cover expenses. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment, required board training, and adjournment.
- Budget amendment #1: transfer $20,400 from fund 199/41 to 199/36
- Public comment on agenda items
- Required board team building training
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District Board will hold a regular meeting with reports, a closed session, and several action items. Key decisions include a possible budget amendment, a nursing services contract award, and resolutions on attendance incentives. The agenda also includes a public hearing on attendance incentives and a consent agenda with routine items.
- Budget amendment #1 ($6,000 transfer from 199/41 to 199/23)
- Contract award for RFP 24-001 for Nursing Services to Ultrastaff (March 5, 2024 – March 4, 2025, with up to four 1-year renewals)
- Public Hearing and resolution on attendance incentives
- Discussion on Community Center mission, hours, pricing
- Consent agenda: minutes, new hires, payroll, vendor payments over $50K, financial statements
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a special called meeting with a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, followed by discussion and possible approval of the fiscal year 2023 Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Reports.
- Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act for legal advice, real property, gifts, personnel, and security
- Discussion and approval of FY 2023 Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District Board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the 2022-23 annual report and fiscal year 2023 financial report. Action items include a resolution requesting a school building bond election, approval of the 2024-2025 academic calendar, a $30,000 budget amendment, and policy updates. The board will also enter a closed meeting for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters.
- Resolution requesting school building bond election
- Budget amendment #1: transfer $30K from fund 199/41 to 199/11
- Public hearing on 22-23 school year annual report
- Fiscal year 2023 annual financial report and single audit reports
- Emergency repair to ground phone lines
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a workshop to discuss the 2030+ Vision, long-range planning, and short-term and long-term funding goals. This is a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The agenda is otherwise limited to routine items: call to order, public comment on agenda items, and adjournment.
- Discussion of 2030+ Vision and long-range planning
- Discussion of short-term and long-term funding goals
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational elements.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board is holding a special called meeting to consider several action items, including approving an order for the May 4, 2024 election, re-approving a technology contract, and approving budget amendments. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss legal, personnel, and security matters. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Consider approval of Order of Election for May 4, 2024
- Re-approval and release of funds for RFP #230003835 E-Rate Category Internal Connections contract from Advanced Networks, not to exceed $565,693.72
- Budget amendments: #1 ($15,000 from 199/41 to 199/36), #2 ($17,875 from 199/41 to 199/53), #3 ($30,000 from 199/41 to 199/11), #4 ($3,125 from 199/36 to 199/51)
- Consider naming the Kathy Ratcliff Community Resource Room at Stafford Elementary School
- Closed meeting for legal advice, real property, gifts, personnel, and security matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the chief academic and financial officers, including a CCMR progress report and investment reports. The board will enter a closed meeting to discuss legal matters, personnel, and real property, then return to open session for possible action on a TEA matter, a SAEC coordinator's resignation request, a wage claim demand letter, a resolution regarding SB 763, and budget amendments. The consent agenda includes new hires, payroll, vendor payments over $50K, financial statements, and board minutes.
- Budget amendments: #1 ($128,355), #2 ($40,000), #3 ($500) to transfer funds
- Possible action regarding TEA matter
- Possible action regarding SAEC Coordinator's request to withdraw resignation
- Possible action relating to wage claim demand letter
- Consider approval of Resolution regarding SB 763