Smithville ISD, TX

Regular Meeting

The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, then consider adopting the budget and setting the tax rate at $0.9186 per $100 valuation. The board will also act on several consent agenda items, including a $40,000 donation, a $338,901 insurance renewal, and a $3,067,000 bond repayment ratification, plus discuss partnerships for virtual education and HVAC improvements.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2026-2027 budget and tax rate of $0.9186 per $100 valuation (M&O $0.7386, I&S $0.1800)
• Accept $40,000 directed donation from Smithville Education Foundation ($34,000 for Culinary Arts, $6,000 for Health Science internships)
• Ratify July 2026 bond repayment resolution of $3,067,000 ($2,515,000 principal, $552,000 interest)
• Renew TASB Risk Management insurance policies for $338,901
• Approve micro-purchase threshold of $49,999 for FY 2026-2027

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and approve budget amendments and a bond repayment resolution. The district is calling for a public hearing on August 24, 2026, to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Public hearing for 2026-2027 budget and tax rate scheduled for August 24, 2026
• Approval of budget amendments and a bond repayment resolution for August 2026
• Review of a facilities efficiency study conducted by Schneider Electric
• Approval of the 2026-27 T-TESS appraisal calendar and certified appraisers
• Approval of the SB 1267 professional development plan for 2026-2027

The minutes for the July 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Smithville ISD board are procedural only, containing no recorded decisions, approvals, or votes. The document is a draft version with no substantive agenda items or actions listed.

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2026-27 district budget development and compensation plan. The board is scheduled to take action on employee compensation for the 2026-27 period.

• Discussion of 2026-27 District Budget Development and Compensation Plan
• Action item on 2026-27 Employee Compensation

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are blank beyond the meeting title and date.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on ESSA and Perkins federal grants and discuss refinancing debt from the 2016 bond series. The meeting also includes a review of the district's pay system and property tax collection contracts.

• Public hearing on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Perkins Federal Grants
• Possible action to issue Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds for 2016 bond series debt
• Discussion of a contingent fee contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for delinquent tax collection
• Adoption of 2026-2027 school board meeting dates
• Review of TASB pay system results and recommendations

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees meets May 18, 2026 to conduct routine business, approve prior meeting minutes, and swear in newly elected members Chris Hinnant (Place 1) and Grant Gutierrez (Place 2). The board will also recognize teachers, staff, and students for honors and athletic achievements.

• Swear-in of Chris Hinnant and Grant Gutierrez as new trustees
• $271,106 Teacher Incentive Allotment generated for 25 designated teachers
• Approval of April 2026 board meeting minutes and financial reports
• Recognition of 25 teachers, 5 staff, and 14 students for honors and awards
• Lady Tiger Softball team named Bi-District Champions

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting

The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address a Level III parent complaint. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel, then reconvene in open session for a hearing and possible action on the complaint.

• Closed session to consult with legal counsel on Level III parent complaint
• Open session Level III parent complaint hearing
• Possible board action regarding Level III parent complaint

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 20 to act on routine financial reports, recognize student achievements, and vote on two key items: approval of the 2026 Emergent Bilingual Summer School schedule and approval of new library materials for three campuses. The board will also hear updates on district finances, strategic planning, and upcoming events.

• Approval of 2026 Emergent Bilingual Summer School schedule (4-week, 123.5-hour format)
• Approval of new library materials for SHS, SJHS, and Brown Primary after 30-day public review
• Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
• Recognition of Child Nutrition Department’s USDA Foods Challenge Award
• Recognition of SkillsUSA State Champion in Plumbing (Jose Soto)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees will meet on March 23, 2026, to discuss routine financial reports, recognize staff and students, and vote on hiring new teachers and extending contracts. The board will also consider awarding a custodial services contract and approve purchases exceeding $50,000 for two fleet vehicles.

• Approval of new teacher contracts for Mike Erickson (Culinary, SHS)
• Consideration of custodial services contract award via RFP
• Purchase of two white fleet vehicles for extracurricular activities (over $50,000)
• Recognition of Tiger Award recipients across district campuses
• Presentation of 2027 budget development priorities

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Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial and investment reports and consider a budget amendment for audit fees. The meeting includes a demographic study presentation and updates on school bus seat belt requirements per SB 546.

• Proposed $46,629 budget amendment for Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP 2023 property audit fees
• Renewal of membership in the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for 2026-2027
• Presentation of Zonda Demographics study on enrollment trends and projections
• Update on SB 546 regarding costs to equip school buses with three-point seat belts
• Review of secondary mathematics instructional materials for 2026-27 adoption

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Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing to discuss the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report and At-Risk Reports. The meeting includes reviews of district financial statements and a report on revised teacher certification requirements under HB 2. The board will also consider a resolution for bond interest payments due by February 15, 2026.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and At-Risk Reports
• Resolution to wire payment for bond interest due by 2/15/2026
• Report on revised teacher certification requirements resulting from HB 2
• Overview of SB 11 regarding prayer and reading of religious texts in schools
• Review of December 2025 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund expenditure reports

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.