Overton ISD public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board will review financial reports and student outcome goals. The board is deciding on several facility maintenance items and audio/visual improvements for the auditorium.
- Approval of OISD Food Safety Plan
- Amending the Local Vendor List
- Salvaging furniture and auditorium seating stored for over 5 years
- Allowing Herbert Hardy to remove a greenhouse frame at the CTE Center with a $500 deposit
- Quote for audio/visual improvements to the auditorium/theater
Regular Meeting
The Board will canvass the results of the November 5, 2024, Trustee Election and administer oaths of office for Places 1, 2, and 3. The meeting includes a review of student outcome goals and the consideration of several donations for district facilities.
- Canvassing of November 05, 2024 Trustee Election results
- Possible approval of $4,000 per month donation from Bruce McMillian, Jr, Foundation for cafeteria/nutrition support (2024-2025 school year)
- Possible approval of $25,000 donation from Bruce McMillian, Jr, Foundation for auditorium audio/video equipment
- Review of District Improvement Plan
- Approval of October 2024 monthly financial reports
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss campus safety, budget amendments, and investment policies. The meeting includes reports on student outcome goals and the approval of a local certification for a CTE employee.
- Possible approval for Rusk County Sheriff's Office to place an emergency pack on campus
- Consideration of a Budget Amendment
- Approval of District of Innovation Local Certification for Cliff Wilson (CTE-Ag Mechanics-Construction Management)
- Possible purchase of a new sponsored scorer's table for the Main Gym
- Review of OISD's Investment Policy and Strategy
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024, to approve minutes from prior meetings, August financial reports, and new School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) members for 2024–2025. The board will also consider certification for a district employee under the District of Innovation program.
- Approve minutes from August 12, 26 public hearing, and budget meetings
- Approve August 2024 monthly financial reports
- Consider and possibly approve 2024–2025 SHAC members
- Consider District of Innovation Local Certification for Charles Roger Grimmett, Jr - Secondary Business & Finance
- Tabled discussion on selecting a District Seal
Special Called Public Hearing Meeting
The board will conduct public hearings to receive input on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes a review of the General Operating, Child Nutrition Service, and Debt Service budgets.
- Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Overton ISD budget
- Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Tax Rate
- Review of General Operating, Child Nutrition Service, and Debt Service budgets
Special Called Budget & Tax Rate Meeting
The school board will meet to adopt the General Operating, Child Nutrition Service, and Debt Service budgets for 2024-2025. The board will also determine the tax rate and approve the corresponding ordinance.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 General Operating, Child Nutrition Service and Debt Service Budgets
- Adoption of the Tax Rate and Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate
- Resolution relating to Disaster Pennies for Tax Year 2025
- Budget amendment for 2023-2024
- Collateral documentation for Administration Building regarding Texas Bank and Trust line of credit
Regular Meeting
The board will meet to discuss the district's budgets for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
- Discussion of 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss financial matters including budget amendments and a potential line of credit. The meeting also covers policy updates, the appointment of district appraisers, and the order of the November election.
- Possible approval of a line of credit with Texas Bank and Trust
- Consideration of district budget amendments
- Renewal of District Property/Casualty and Auto Policies
- Order of the Election for November
- Appointment of Jeff Hogg, Nikki Fenter, Mark Dahlgren, and Larry Calhoun as district appraisers
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD school board will meet July 15 to review student performance data, approve June financial reports, and vote on several items including a short-term tax anticipation loan, a parental engagement policy required by federal Title I rules, and a one-week shift in the October meeting date due to a school holiday. No major policy changes or new spending are scheduled for action.
- Approve 2024-2025 Parental Engagement policy per Title I, Part A requirements
- Consider short-term tax anticipation loan
- Vote to move October 14 regular meeting to October 21 due to school holiday
- Approve June 2024 monthly financial reports
- Approve minutes from June 10, 2024 regular school board meeting
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving a $750 net retention stipend for each employee, setting proposed tax rates and scheduling a public meeting on the tax rate for August 26, 2024, and several consent items including the teacher salary scale and contracts. They will also hear reports on student outcomes, teacher proficiency, safety training, and property tax collection.
- Consideration of $750 net employee retention stipend, paid in late November
- Setting proposed tax rates and scheduling public meeting for August 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm
- Approval of recommended teacher salary scale
- Approval of hazardous bus routes crossing Highway 323, 135, or 850 or railroad tracks
- Approval of NETCTEC 2024-25 budget and allocation
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine consent items and several action items, including temporarily allowing the superintendent to approve employment contracts, submitting a resolution to the TASB Advocacy Agenda, and approving an 8th grade project with an alumni partner. The board will also hear reports on a 4-day week survey, financials, and handbooks, and will enter executive session for property, personnel, and employment matters.
- Approve audit engagement letter with Wilf and Henderson, PC for year ending Aug 31, 2024
- Purchase two championship rings for state powerlifting recognition
- Temporarily allow superintendent to approve/sign employment contracts May 14–July 31, 2024
- Submit resolution to TASB Advocacy Agenda
- OHS alumni Donald Sheffield (Elite Energy Partners, LLC) 8th Grade Project
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider several action items, including a tabled discussion on returning to local policy limits for superintendent purchasing authority, revisions to the District of Innovation Plan, and changing the monthly pay date for employees for fiscal year 2024-25. Consent items include approving minutes, financial reports, employee work calendars, and a student/athletic insurance contract. The agenda also includes recognitions, reports, and an executive session for property and personnel matters.
- Tabled item: returning to local policy CH(Local) limits for Superintendent purchasing authority
- Revisions to OISD's District of Innovation Plan
- Changing monthly pay date for employees for fiscal year 2024-25
- Approving Health Special Risk, Inc. for student and athletic insurance for 2024-2025
- Approving 2024-2025 employee work day calendars
Special Called Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider and possibly approve certified contracts. The board will also enter executive session to discuss property, personnel discipline, employment, and resignations. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other action items listed.
- Consideration and possible approval of Certified Contracts
- Executive session on property matters
- Executive session on personnel discipline
- Executive session on employment matters
- Executive session on resignations
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a budget amendment, the 2024-25 district and appraisal calendars, and a return to local policy limits for superintendent purchasing authority. The board will also receive reports on student reading and math goals, safety audits, and financial reports, and will discuss preliminary budget reductions due to lack of state funding. An executive session is scheduled for property, personnel, and contract matters.
- Consideration of budget amendment (no amount specified)
- Approval of 2024-25 district calendar
- Approval of 2024-25 appraisal calendar
- Discussion on returning to local policy CH(local) limits for superintendent purchasing authority
- Update on preliminary planning for budget reduction due to lack of legislative action on school funding
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with monitoring reports on Pre-K early literacy and numeracy goals and tech work orders, followed by a board self-evaluation. Consent items include approving January minutes and financial reports. The superintendent will provide updates on the gate installation, maintenance building move, White Fleet status, cafeteria improvements, grant opportunities, and active shooter training, with an executive session for property and personnel matters.
- Student Outcome Goals - Pre-K Early Literacy & Numeracy report
- Adult Priorities - Tech Work Orders report
- Approve minutes from January 22, 2024 meeting
- Approve monthly financial reports for January 2024
- Update on gate installation project
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD school board is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and financial reports, plus a request to waive a low-attendance day from state funding calculations. The board will also hear reports on student testing, bus routes, and the annual financial audit, and will discuss property, personnel, and the superintendent's contract in executive session.
- Approve annual financial audit report by Kelly Birdwell of Wilf & Henderson, P.C.
- Request waiver to excuse January 17 from ADA and FSP funding calculations due to inclement weather
- Approve minutes from December 11, 2023 meeting and December 2023 financial reports
- Discuss removal of old maintenance building via auction or alternatives
- Review 2022-2023 ESSA Federal Report Card for district and both campuses