Groom Independent School District, TX

Public Hearing

The Groom Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to deliberate and take action on adopting the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The agenda includes prayer, call to order, the budget item, and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Deliberation and action to adopt budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year

Immediately Following August 17, 2026 Public Hearing - Regular Meeting

The Groom Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting immediately following a public hearing on August 17, 2026. The main business is adopting the 2026-2027 budget and setting the property tax rate, with a possible voter-approval tax rate election in November if the rate exceeds the state limit. The board will also approve July expenditures, budget amendments, a UIL fee, and other routine items.

• Adopt 2026-2027 budget
• Set 2026-2027 tax rate
• Possible order for Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on Nov 3, 2026
• Approve July expenditures reports
• Approve UIL fees of $2,500

Regular Meeting

The Groom Independent School District board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including prayer, call to order, public comments, and approval of previous minutes. Under board consideration, they will receive a construction update and hear reports from the principal and superintendent, including an enrollment update and a review of the superintendent's annual evaluation documents. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• Construction update
• Enrollment/attendance update
• Review superintendent annual evaluation documents
• Consider time and date of next meeting

Special Called Meeting

The Groom ISD board will consider and possibly vote on the 2026-2027 budget, updates to the Student Code of Conduct, and the proposed tax rate for Truth in Taxation publication. The meeting also includes reviews of student and employee handbooks and administrative regulations on electronic devices.

• Consideration and possible action on the 2026-2027 Budget
• Consideration and possible action on the Student Code of Conduct
• Consideration and possible action to adopt a proposed tax rate based on Certified Taxable Values
• Review and possible adoption of the Student Handbook and Employee Handbook
• Consideration and possible action to update Education Credit Union account signatories

Regular Meeting

The Groom ISD board will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2026, to consider policy updates, financial reports, and operational decisions including security measures, handbook reviews, and employee compensation. The board may also appoint new trustees and swear in members during closed session actions.

• Consider renewal of good-cause exceptions for armed security officer requirement per Texas Education Code 37.0814
• Possible adoption of resolution authorizing individuals to possess firearms under Board Policy
• Consideration and approval of teacher base salary and stipends schedule
• Review and approval of student and employee handbooks
• Approval of TASB Risk Management renewal for 2026-2027

The provided document is an agenda of items for consideration rather than minutes of action. No votes, approvals, or final decisions are recorded in the text.