Vega ISD public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing
The board will meet for a public hearing specifically to address the 2023-2024 First Rating. The meeting consists of this hearing and standard procedural items.
- 2023-2024 First Rating Hearing
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss the 2025-2026 budget and financial impact studies for Spinning Spur II # 256 and Canadian Breaks #1145. Members will also consider several action items including the 2023-2024 audit report and a new fiber consortium agreement.
- Call an election for School Board trustees on May 3, 2025
- Approve the 2023-2024 Vega ISD Audit Report presented by Brown, Graham, and Company, PC
- Join the EdNet-Fiber consortium
- Agreement for arbitrage rebate compliance services with Hilltop Securities Asset Management, LLC
- Approve Rodeo Region 1 as an extracurricular activity and appoint three adjunct faculty members
Regular Meeting
The board will certify the results of the November 5, 2024, tax rate election. Members will also consider actions regarding staff stipends, a food service contract, and facility upgrades.
- Canvass results of the November 5, 2024, Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
- Approval of Supplemental Stipend Pay for faculty and staff
- Contract approval for West Texas Food Service
- Proposal for a Wall of Honor for graduates who served in the military
- Possible action to join the EdNet-Fiber consortium
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD school board will meet on October 21, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items, including approving district donations, designating rodeo as an extracurricular activity, and considering an ESL waiver. The board will also receive reports from principals and the superintendent and hold a closed session with the district attorney.
- Approve district donations
- Consider rodeo as an extracurricular activity and name Holly Spiva as Adjunct Faculty Member for Rodeo
- Consider and take possible action to approve the ESL Waiver
- Information and discussion of Annual ESL Evaluation
- Information and discussion of VATRE Timeline
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD board will convene a public meeting to discuss the VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election) process and answer questions from residents. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is informational.
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD board will meet on September 23, 2024 to deliberate the results of an efficiency audit conducted ahead of the November 5, 2024 Voter Approval Tax Rate Election. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD school board will meet to discuss and vote on several action items, including approving district donations, constructing a trophy case using bond funds, and upgrading door access systems with safety grant funds. The board will also consult with its attorney regarding pending construction defect litigation and consider a partial settlement offer.
- Consider and take action to approve district donations
- Consider and take action to approve construction of trophy case using bond proceeds
- Consider and take action to approve upgraded door access control system and door alert system using safety grant funds
- Consult with attorney in closed session regarding pending construction defect litigation
- Consider and take possible action regarding a partial settlement offer for construction defect litigation
Special Meeting
The board will meet to discuss and potentially approve contracts for elections and insurance payments. The meeting also includes a review of budget amendments for the 2023-24 school year.
- Election Contract with Deaf Smith County
- Election Contract with Oldham County
- TSHBP Insurance bill
- Budget Amendments for the 2023-24 school year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2024-2025 budget and set the tax rate. The board may also order a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election for November 5, 2024, if the adopted rate exceeds the district's voter-approved limit.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Budget
- Adoption of an ordinance or resolution setting the tax rate
- Possible Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election on November 5, 2024
- Approval of 2024-2025 Transportation Plan
- Insurance contracts with Insurica for the 2024-2025 school year
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD board will open a public hearing to receive resident comments on the proposed budget and a tax rate of $1.3555 for the 2024–2025 school year. The board will also present the official 2024–2025 tax notice and adopt the final budget before adjourning.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $1.3555
- Presentation of 2024–2025 Tax Notice (Form 50-280)
- Adoption of Proposed Budget 2024–2025
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD board will meet to deliberate and possibly adopt a proposed tax rate based on certified taxable values, set a public hearing date for the 2024-25 budget and tax rate, and consider cafeteria meal price adjustments for the upcoming school year. The board will also review potential salary increases for principals, staff, substitute teachers, and bus drivers.
- Deliberation and possible action on proposed tax rate based on Certified Taxable Values
- Setting public hearing date for 2024-25 budget and proposed tax rate
- Consideration of Cafeteria Meal Prices for 2024-2025
- Possible action on Principal Stipend increases
- Possible action on Substitute Teacher and Bus Driver pay increases
Public Meeting
The board will meet to discuss ESSA federal funding for the 2024-2025 period. This includes the district's intention to apply for Title funds and the transfer of Title II and Title IV funds via REAP.
- Discussion of ESSA Federal Funding for 2024-2025
- Application for Title funds
- REAP/transfer of Title II and Title IV funds
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss proposed tax rates and set dates for the budget and tax rate hearing. Members will also consider approving the 2024-25 student and employee handbooks and the student code of conduct.
- Discussion of proposed tax rates and 2024-2025 budget adoption
- Approval of 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook
- Review of Efficiency Audit completed by Brown, Graham & Company, P.C.
- Action on amended Oldham County Appraisal District Budget and allocations
- Approval of United Health Care Medical Plans
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports, discussion items, and action items. Key topics include the preliminary 2024-2025 budget and tax scenarios, 2024 state assessment results, bond proceeds projects, and several policy approvals. The board will also consider approving the District Improvement Plan and student/employee acceptable use policies.
- Discuss preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios
- Information on Deaf Smith County preliminary budget for 2024-2025
- Approve Student Acceptable Use Policy 2024-2025
- Approve Claims Administrative Services for Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Approve 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider opting out of the Texas School Health Benefits Program (TSHBP) and to review resignation letters. The agenda includes public comments and standard procedural items.
- Consider and take action to opt out of TSHBP
- Review resignation letters
- Public comments
- Call to order and establish quorum
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular session that includes a call to order, invocation, and a training session called 'Team of 8 Training' led by Ray Cogburn. The agenda contains no discussion or action items beyond the training, and the meeting is expected to adjourn afterward.
- Team of 8 Training with Ray Cogburn
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comment, and reorganization of board officers. The board will discuss the preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios, updated bond proceeds and project list, and other informational items. Action items include approving a TREC contract with Region 11.
- Discuss preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios
- Discuss updated bond proceeds and project list
- Information on Oldham County Appraisal District preliminary taxable values
- Consider approving TREC contract with Region 11
- Reorganization of board trustees (president, vice president, secretary)
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to hear reports from principals and the superintendent, then discuss and potentially act on several financial and operational items. Key discussion topics include updated bond proceeds and project lists, preliminary 2024-2025 budget and tax scenarios, and student transfers. Action items include a request for additional state aid related to the Spinning Spur Wind 2 project, textbook committee recommendations, and approval of an efficiency audit.
- Discuss updated bond proceeds and project list
- Discuss preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios
- Consider approval of Request for Additional State Aid for Ad Valorem Tax Credit for Spinning Spur Wind 2
- Consider approval of TIPS Interlocal Agreement and Resolution
- Select auditor for efficiency audit per Legislative Budget Board Guidelines
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a public hearing on the district's annual report and will consider canceling the May 4, 2024 election. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, invocation, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Vega ISD District Annual Report
- Action to cancel May 4, 2024 elections
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will discuss the preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios. The meeting includes several action items regarding district donations, internet providers, and professional staff employment contracts.
- Discussion of updated bond proceeds and projects
- Discussion of preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios
- Action on Oldham County Appraisal District budget and allocations
- Action on district donations
- Action on back up internet provider
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes discussion of the preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios, a review of the bond proceeds project list, and several action items such as adopting policies and approving the academic calendar. The board will also consider employment contracts for campus principals and the athletic director.
- Discuss preliminary 2024-2025 financial budget and tax scenarios
- Update, discussion, and review of project list for bond proceeds
- Consider adoption of Policy GKG (Local)
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Consider approval of employment contracts for campus principals and athletic director
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on January 17, 2024. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).
- Public Hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD school board is holding its regular meeting on January 17, 2024. The board will consider approving eRate bids for 2024, district donations, and a revision to policy EIC LOCAL. They will also hear reports from the superintendent and campus principals, and discuss bond proceeds projects and SB 763 requirements.
- Approve eRate bids for 2024
- Approve district donations
- Consider revision of Policy EIC LOCAL
- Discuss/review project list with bond proceeds
- Discuss options/requirements for SB 763