Gunter ISD public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports, bond construction updates, and the possibility of a 4-day school week pilot. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property and personnel matters.
- Discussion on piloting a 4-day school week calendar
- Bond construction update
- Monthly financial reports for GISD and GCSEC SSA
- Closed session regarding the sale of land and related resolutions
- Quarterly investment report
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board will meet on November 18, 2024, to discuss and vote on several agreements and reports, including a land sale to the City of Gunter, updates on programs, and committee reports. The meeting includes procedural items, public comments, and a closed session for personnel and security discussions.
- Consider approval of land sale to City of Gunter for 1.00-acre tract at northwest corner of 6th Street and Little Elm Creek Road
- Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Juvenile Justice Education Program for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Region 10 Education Service Center Interlocal Agreement for 2025-2026
- Consider approval of English Language Learner Program Evaluation for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Resolution to elect candidates to Grayson Central Appraisal District Board
Regular Meeting
The Board will review district improvement plans, cybersecurity annexes, and a first-grade class size waiver. Members will also consider bond-funded purchases for a high school gym audio system and expanded access controls for multiple campuses.
- Resolution to designate six Gunter ISD parcels as surplus properties for sale
- Proposal from Nexos for a High School Gym Audio System using bond money
- Quote from CMC Simplifying Technology for access controls at Middle School, High School, and new Elementary Campus using bond money
- Approval of 2024-2025 District & Campus Improvement Plans
- Approval of a Class Size Waiver for first grade
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD board will meet September 16, 2024 to consider two key actions: delegating limited contractual authority to the superintendent for attendance-credit agreements and approving a resolution for Grayson Central Appraisal District to acquire a railroad property at 512 N Travis St., Sherman. The meeting also includes routine reports, committee updates, and a closed session for personnel and real-estate deliberations.
- Delegate superintendent authority under TEC 11.511(c)(4) for attendance-credit agreements
- Approve resolution for Grayson Central Appraisal District to acquire railroad property at 512 N Travis St., Sherman
- Review monthly financial report, enrollment update, bond construction update, and principal reports
- Adopt resolution reviewing GISD investment policy and designating investment officers
- Sign memorandum of understanding between GISD and GIFT
Public Hearing Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review three key financial documents for the 2024-2025 school year: the Grayson County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) proposed budget, the district’s own proposed budget, and the proposed tax rate. These reviews are procedural steps before any potential adoption.
- Review Grayson County Special Education SSA Proposed Budget 2024-2025
- Review Gunter ISD Proposed Budget 2024-2025
- Review Proposed Gunter ISD Tax Rate 2024-2025
Special Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board will meet in a special session to adopt the district’s 2024-2025 budget, set the tax rate, and approve year-end budget amendments. They will also consider using 2023 bond funds to repair or replace three HVAC units. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real-estate negotiations, personnel matters, and security plans.
- Adopt Grayson County Special Education SSA Budget 2024-2025
- Adopt Gunter ISD Budget 2024-2025
- Adopt Gunter ISD Tax Rate 2024-2025
- Approve Year-End Budget Amendments and Transfer of Appropriations
- Repair or replace 3 HVAC units using 2023 Bond Funds
Kerfoot Trust Meeting
The Kerfoot Trust will meet to discuss the disbursement of scholarship funds and updates to trust guidelines. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.
- Request to Wells Fargo Advisors Trust for Gunter ISD Education Foundation Trust "GIFT" money for Spring scholarship disbursement
- Proposed revisions to Kerfoot Scholarship Trust Guidelines Section II.1 regarding payment schedule dollar amounts
- Approval of December 18, 2023, and July 22, 2024, meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Board will review monthly financial reports, enrollment updates, and bond construction progress. Members will consider approvals for the 2024-25 DAEP handbook, class size waivers, and Public Information Act non-business days.
- Budget and Tax Proposal discussion
- Approval of Student/Parent DAEP Handbook for 2024-25
- Approval of Class Size Waivers for 2024-2025
- Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization
- Resolution to Establish 2024-2025 Non-Business Days for Public Information Act
Workshop
The Gunter ISD board is meeting for a workshop to discuss the budget. The session includes time for public comments and audience participation.
- Budget Workshop
Regular Meeting
The Board will review 2024-2025 student and employee handbooks and update various district policies. The body will also consider expenditures for facility improvements and a revision to the Superintendent's contract.
- Purchase of 4 locker room dehumidifiers for $18,500.00 using 2016 bond funds
- Upgrade of stadium lights to LED
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student and Employee Handbooks
- Update of TASB Policy 123 covering ethics, safety, and instructional resources
- Removal of Brittany Floyd and addition of Alyce Greer to district bank accounts
Workshop
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop session. The agenda includes a goal and budget workshop, along with routine items like call to order, public comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.
- Goal/Budget Workshop
- Public Comments / Audience Participation
- Call to Order / Establish Quorum
- Adjournment
Workshop
This is a workshop meeting of the Gunter ISD board with a standard agenda: call to order, public comments, a board workshop session, and adjournment. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed in the agenda text, so the substance of the workshop is not disclosed here.
- Call to Order / Establish Quorum
- Public Comments / Audience Participation
- Board Workshop (no details provided)
- Adjournment
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several financial and operational items, including setting a public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate, approving the 2024-2025 salary schedule, and raising school lunch prices by $0.10. The board will also discuss a request for proposals for a high school freezer replacement and a furniture purchase quote. The meeting includes a closed session for real property and personnel matters.
- Set budget and tax rate hearing for August 29, 2024
- Approve 2024-2025 salary schedule and compensation plan
- Approve RFP for high school walk-in freezer replacement
- Raise lunch prices: GES $3.05, GMS $3.10, GHS $3.20
- Approve School Specialty quote for high school furniture
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including approving a $495,739 contract with Zed Security for external door hardware upgrades funded by 2021 bond funds and a safety grant, and a $11,229 agreement with CRG Mapping for campus mapping. The board will also vote on hiring Hankins Eastup as the school auditor, joining the Grayson County Special Education SSA and Region 10 cooperatives for 2024-2025, and reorganizing board officers. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and security matters, with possible action on hiring Mandy Biros as the new high school counselor.
- Approve $495,739 Zed Security door hardware upgrade
- Approve $11,229 CRG Mapping campus mapping contract
- Hire Hankins Eastup as school auditor for 2023-2024
- Join Grayson County Special Education SSA and Region 10 cooperatives for 2024-2025
- Reorganize board officers and consider hiring Mandy Biros as high school counselor
Called
This is a called meeting of the Gunter ISD school board. The main action is to consider and adopt an order canvassing the results of the May 4, 2024 school board trustee election. The agenda also includes public comments and routine items like calling the meeting to order and adjournment.
- Consider and adopt an order canvassing the May 4, 2024 trustee election
- Public comments/audience participation
- Call meeting to order and establish quorum
Workshop
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop session. The main item is a budget workshop, with no specific financial details provided in the agenda. The meeting also includes call to order, public comments, and adjournment.
- Budget workshop discussion
- Public comments period
- Call to order and quorum establishment
Called
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider the superintendent's recommendation on the employment and contract status of the new Elementary Campus Principal for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will first discuss the matter in closed session, then take action in open session. The agenda also includes public comments and routine items.
- Closed session deliberation on appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officer or employee (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Superintendent's recommendation on employment and contract status of new Elementary Campus Principal for 2024-2025
- Action on the principal's employment and contract status
- Public comments and call to order
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider changing the district's fiscal year from September-August to July-June starting in 2025-2026, and will also enter closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and security matters. The agenda includes routine items such as the superintendent's report, consent agenda, and public comments.
- Consider approval to change fiscal year from September 1-August 31 to July 1-June 30 beginning 2025-2026
- Closed session deliberation on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value (Texas Gov. Code 551.072)
- Closed session on employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers (551.074)
- Consider superintendent's recommendation on employment and contract status for teachers, diagnosticians, speech therapists, and other non-administrative professionals for 2024-2025
- Consider authorizing superintendent to hire and issue contracts for April-August 2024
Workshop
This is a workshop meeting of the Gunter ISD board, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda contains only routine items: call to order, public comments, Team of Eight training, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, or policy decisions are listed.
- Team of Eight training session
- Public comments period
- Call to order and quorum establishment
Public Hearing Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a public hearing to present and receive comments on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The agenda includes a call to order, the report presentation, public comments, and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Presentation of the 2022-2023 TAPR
- Public comments/questions on the TAPR
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider using 2016 bond funds for a $13,039 skag mower, electrical upgrades at the pig barn, and expanding access control at the new elementary school. The board will also discuss personnel contracts in closed session and may take action on them afterward.
- Consider approving $13,039 from 2016 bond funds for a skag mower
- Consider approving bond funds for electrical upgrades at the pig barn
- Consider additional bond funds for access control at the new elementary school
- Closed session to discuss real property and personnel contracts
- Possible action on contracts for principals, Kari Wells, and Jeff Guice
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like public comments, reports, and consent agenda. The main action item is consideration of the 2024-2025 instructional calendar. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and security matters.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar
- Monthly financial report for GISD and GCSEC SSA
- Bond construction update
- Closed session on real property, personnel, and security
- May 2024 election update
Board Training Cancelled
This is a board training meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, public comments, Team of Eight training, and adjournment. No votes, contracts, or policy actions are listed.
- Team of Eight Training
- Public Comments / Audience Participation
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports on finances, enrollment, and construction, followed by consent agenda items including election orders and a purchasing cooperative membership. The board will consider approving a drainage easement for the softball field and then recess into closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and security matters, including the superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Consider approval of Easement Agreement for Softball Field Drainage
- Order May 4, 2024 School Board Trustee Election
- Joint Election Agreement with City of Gunter for May 4, 2024 election
- Agreement with Grayson County Election Administration for election services
- Membership in Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for 2024-25
Training Cancelled
This is a training session for the Gunter ISD board, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda includes only call to order, public comments, Team of Eight Training, and adjournment. No substantive business items are listed.
- Team of Eight Training