Marfa ISD public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Marfa Independent School District board held a special meeting on December 20, 2024, to administer the oath of office to newly appointed board members. The meeting followed procedural steps including a call to order, pledge, and certification of public notice before adjourning.
The provided minutes for the December 20, 2024 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The board will consider accepting a member's resignation and determine how to fill the resulting vacancy. Other business includes reviewing the 2023 annual financial report and discussing grant opportunities.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) 24-25 Cycle 3 Grant
- Consideration of an agreement for the purchase of attendance credit (Option 3 Agreement)
- Discussion and possible action on the Annual Financial Report for the year ended August 31, 2023
- Discussion and consideration to accept board member resignation and determine replacement process
- Possible action to appoint a replacement to fill school board vacancies
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Marfa Independent School District board will hold its regular November 18 meeting to approve routine items, hear staff updates, and vote on new business including stipends for math and education foundations and a security equipment purchase. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Approve Strong Foundation Math Team Stipend
- Approve Marfa Education Foundation Stipend
- Approve additional security equipment from Abacus Computer Inc
- Approve minutes from October 21, 2024 regular meeting
- Consider personnel matters in closed session
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 board will consider several interlocal agreements and operational approvals. The meeting includes reports on student enrollment, athletics, and the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Program.
- Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marfa for a School Resource Officer
- Memorandum of Understanding with Presidio ISD for the education of Redford students
- 2024-2025 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
- T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and approved appraisers for 2024-2025
- Low Attendance Waiver for September 10, 2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and potentially approve contracts for library resource management and food services. The meeting also includes reviews of the T-TESS appraisal calendar and personnel matters in executive session.
- 2024-2025 Region 11 Technology Resources Education Consortium Library and Resource Management Services Contract
- 2024-2025 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
- T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and list of approved appraisers for 2024-2025
- Authorization for Superintendent to contract with Early Childhood Education Partnerships
- Budget amendments and check payments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Marfa Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 tax rate and budget. The agenda includes routine consent items, a budget workshop, and public hearings on the proposed tax rate and budget.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 tax rate
- Discussion and approval of resolution to set the 2024-2025 tax rate
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget
- Discussion and adoption of the 2024-2025 budget
- Consideration of order authorizing defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding debt
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Marfa Independent School District board will meet August 19, 2024 to conduct routine business and vote on several items. The board will consider approval of the 2024–2025 Student Code of Conduct, a 4-H adjunct faculty agreement, and a contract for HVAC replacement at district facilities. Routine items such as minutes approval, check payments, and budget amendments are also on the agenda.
- Approve 2024–2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Approve 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement
- Select contractor for HVAC Replacement Project
- Approve contract for Tax Assessment/Collection Services
- Amend Superintendent Contract
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting Cancelled
The Marfa Independent School District board cancelled its August 5, 2024 special meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions were held.
Regular Meeting
The board will conduct a budget workshop and review routine financial items. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Budget Workshop
- Budget Amendments
- Check Payments
- Financial Report
- Personnel employment, assignments, terminations and resignations (Executive Session)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and discuss personnel employment, assignments, terminations, and resignations in executive session, as permitted by Texas law. Following the closed session, the board may take action on matters discussed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Executive session under Tex. Govt Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Possible action on matters discussed in closed session
- Call to order, pledges, and certification of public notice
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and take possible action on the 2024-2025 school year budget, compensation plan, and TRS health care contribution rate. The board will also consider approving a slate of local policy updates and setting meeting dates for the coming year. The agenda includes routine consent items, staff reports, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Discussion of 2024-2025 budget
- Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 TRS health care contribution rate
- Approval of local policy update 123 (multiple policies)
- Approval of school board meeting dates for 2024-2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider selecting a contractor for the HVAC Replacement Project and to discuss personnel matters, including the interim superintendent's evaluation and contract. The board will also consider authorizing the sale of district real property (Lots 1-5, Block 87, Town of Marfa) and may take action on items discussed in closed session.
- Selection of contractor for HVAC Replacement Project
- Discussion of personnel employment, assignments, terminations, and resignations
- Deliberation on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Interim superintendent evaluation and contract discussion
- Resolution to convey district real property (Lots 1-5, Block 87, Town of Marfa)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and several notable items. They will administer the oath of office to newly elected and appointed board members, discuss board internal organization, and consider adjusting the 2024/2025 school calendar. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a 2024-2025 teacher contract and the interim superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Administer oath of office for newly elected and appointed board members
- Discussion and possible action on board internal organization
- Discussion and possible action to adjust the 2024/2025 school calendar
- Closed session on 2024-2025 teacher contract and interim superintendent evaluation/contract
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, check payments, budget amendments, gifts, and financial report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly adjust the 2023/2024 school calendar. The board will also consider budget amendments as part of a consent agenda. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as the pledge and certification of public notice.
- Discussion and possible action to adjust the 2023/2024 school calendar
- Budget amendments under the consent agenda
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine items including consent agenda approvals, a TEKS certification for the 2024-2025 school year, and a closed session to discuss personnel matters such as teacher contracts. Public forum and staff reports are also scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from April 1, 2024 regular meeting
- Check payments and budget amendments
- Gifts and solicitations
- TEKS certification for 2024-2025 school year
- Closed session on personnel employment, assignments, terminations, and resignations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
This regular meeting of the Marfa ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda that would have been considered included routine items such as approving minutes, check payments, budget amendments, and a TEKS certification, as well as a closed session on personnel matters.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included approval of April 1, 2024 minutes
- Agenda included check payments and budget amendments
- Agenda included TEKS certification for 2024-2025
- Agenda included closed session on personnel
Regular Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval, check payments, budget amendments, and financial reports. They will also discuss a bond defeasance plan and a letter of engagement for financial audit services, and may take action on these items. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, real estate sale, and a board vacancy appointment.
- Discussion on Bond Defeasance Plan
- Discussion and Possible Action on Letter of Engagement for Financial Audit Services for Year Ending August 31, 2024
- Approval of minutes from February 19 and March 4, 2024 meetings
- Check payments, budget amendments, gifts and solicitations, financial report, quarterly investment report
- Closed session: personnel, sale of real estate, appointment to fill board vacancy
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting on March 25, 2024. The board will discuss a bond defeasance plan, consider a letter of engagement for financial audit services, and may appoint a new board trustee. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, check payments, and budget amendments, plus reports from the superintendent and staff.
- Discussion on Bond Defeasance Plan
- Discussion and Possible Action on Letter of Engagement for Financial Audit Services for the Year Ending August 31, 2024
- Discussion and Possible Action Appointing the Vacant School Board Trustee Position
- Approval of minutes from Feb 19 and Mar 4 meetings
- Executive session for personnel and real estate deliberations
Special Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly cancel the upcoming school board trustee election, approve a library materials policy, and accept a board member's resignation. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action to cancel the School Board Trustee Election
- Discussion and possible action to approve Policy EFB(Local): Library Materials
- Discussion and consideration to accept a board member's resignation and determine replacement process
- Executive session under Tex. Govt Code 551.074 for personnel employment, assignments, terminations, and resignations
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is holding its regular February meeting with routine items like minutes, payments, and budget amendments, plus a vote on a new library materials policy (EFB Local). The board will also hear updates on the Blackwell School, Hunter Gym, enrollment, and athletics, and will discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Discussion and possible action to approve Policy EFB(Local): Library Materials
- Approval of minutes from Dec 18, 2023, Jan 15, 2024, and Feb 12, 2024 meetings
- Check payments, budget amendments, gifts and solicitations, financial report
- Superintendent report: Marfa Education Foundation recognition, Blackwell School and Hunter Gym updates
- Closed session for personnel employment, assignments, terminations, and resignations
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly take action to order the school board election for Places 1, 3, and 4, to be held on May 4, 2024. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with routine opening procedures and adjournment.
- Consideration and possible action to order school board election for Place 1, Place 3, and Place 4
- Election scheduled for May 4, 2024, general election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items (check payments, budget amendments, gifts, financial report) and new business. The board will consider and take possible action regarding the Blackwell School and discuss a bond defeasance plan. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel and real property matters.
- Consider and take possible action regarding the Blackwell School
- Discussion on bond defeasance plan
- Consent agenda: check payments, budget amendments, gifts and solicitations, financial report
- Executive session: personnel employment, assignments, terminations, resignations
- Executive session: deliberation on purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.