Groom Independent School District, TX

Public Meeting

The Groom Independent School District will hold a public meeting to discuss the VATRE Election scheduled for November 3rd. The board will also consider the date and time for the next meeting.

• Discussion of VATRE Election to be held on November 3rd

Regular Meeting

The Board will review September financial reports and discuss board goals. The meeting includes discussions on safety and security equipment needs and the superintendent's evaluation process.

• Financial reports for September
• Board goals for Groom ISD
• Superintendent evaluation timeline and process
• Safety and security equipment and needs
• Enrollment and attendance update

Special Meeting

The Groom ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on SB 12 compliance, then consider approving the district's annual certification under Texas Education Code § 39.008, which addresses prohibitions on DEI roles and instructional/parental consent standards. The board will also consider approving Carson County Extension Agents as adjunct faculty for 2026-2027 and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on SB 12 compliance
• Consideration and approval of annual Certification of Compliance under TEC § 39.008 (SB 12)
• Consider and approve Carson County Extension Agents as adjunct faculty for 2026-2027
• Consideration of minutes of previous meetings

Immediately Following September 28, 2026 Public Hearing - Special Meeting

The Groom Independent School District board meets in a special session on September 28, 2026, immediately after a public hearing. The board will consider approving the district's annual Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code § 39.008 (Senate Bill 12) regarding prohibitions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion roles and related instructional and parental consent policies. It will also consider approving Carson County Extension Agents as adjunct faculty for 2026-2027 and updates to the 2026-2027 Multi-hazard Emergency Operation Plan. Superintendent updates on school housing and personnel are listed, with no details provided in the agenda.

• Vote on annual Certification of Compliance under Texas Education Code § 39.008 (Senate Bill 12) on DEI role prohibitions and instructional/parental consent policies
• Consideration of Carson County Extension Agents as adjunct faculty for the 2026-2027 school year
• Approval of 2026-2027 Multi-hazard Emergency Operation Plan updates to the Basic Plan and Reunification Annex
• Superintendent update on School Housing
• Superintendent update on Personnel

Regular Meeting

The Groom ISD board will hold its regular meeting to consider financial reports, school housing and repairs, and a safety audit survey. The board will also vote on joint election agreements with four counties and appoint election judges for a November 3, 2026 voter-approval tax rate election. Other items include setting board goals, the superintendent's evaluation method, and an executive session on personnel.

• Approve financial reports for August
• Discuss possible action on school housing and repairs to school property
• Approve 2023-2026 Texas School Safety Center District Audit Survey submission
• Adopt joint election agreements with Armstrong, Carson, Donley, and Gray counties for Nov. 3, 2026 tax rate election
• Appoint election judges and alternates for the Nov. 3, 2026 election

The Groom ISD board met on September 14, 2026, and approved joint election agreements with Armstrong, Carson, Donley, and Gray counties for the November 3, 2026 voter-approval tax rate election. The board also approved the August financial reports, the 2023-2026 TxSSC district audit survey submission, and appointed election judges and alternates. No other substantive decisions were recorded; items such as school housing, repairs, board goals, and superintendent evaluation were listed for discussion only.

• Approved joint election agreement with Armstrong County for Nov. 3 VATRE
• Approved joint election agreement with Carson County for Nov. 3 VATRE
• Approved joint election agreement with Donley County for Nov. 3 VATRE
• Approved joint election agreement with Gray County for Nov. 3 VATRE
• Appointed election judges and alternates for Nov. 3 VATRE
• Approved financial reports for August
• Approved 2023-2026 TxSSC district audit survey submission

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

The Groom ISD Board met on August 17, 2026, and took action on several financial items. The board adopted the 2026-2027 budget and set the tax rate for the fiscal year, and also approved July expenditure reports, budget amendments, and other routine items. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted 2026-2027 budget
• Set tax rate for 2026-2027 fiscal year
• Approved July expenditure reports
• Approved 2025-2026 budget amendments
• Approved agreement for purchase of Attendance Credit and delegated contractual authority to Superintendent
• Approved UIL fees of $2500
• Approved joint election agreements

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

The Groom ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called session on August 3, 2026, but the minutes contain only agenda items and no recorded votes, motions, or outcomes. The agenda included items such as the Student Code of Conduct, the 2026-2027 budget, local policy updates, a proposed tax rate, and handbook adoptions, but no decisions are documented in the minutes.

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.