Queen City ISD, TX

Special Meeting

Special Meeting

The Board will adopt the 2026-2027 budget and set the property tax rate at $0.8037 per $100 of valuation. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate, followed by action items to approve the figures. The Board will also vote on the release of a 2001 bus for auction and approve a $19,500 emergency purchase for ballistic shields.

• Adopt 2026-2027 budget and set tax rate: M&O $0.7637, Debt Service $0.0400, Total $0.8037
• Release and auction Bus 731 (2001 model) due to repair costs estimated at $12,500 to $19,500
• Amend budget F51 to fund $19,500 emergency purchase of ballistic shields
• Approve cooperative agreements with TIPS, Omnia, BuyBoard, Reg 7, DIR, Reg 20, and Compare Co-op
• Consider contract for lawn care with Benson Lawn Care (only bid received)

Regular Meeting

The Queen City ISD Board of Trustees will consider a proposed balanced budget for 2026-2027 and set proposed M&O and I&S tax rates totaling $0.81356. Other action items include renewing property/casualty insurance with TPS for $188,029, approving a 403(b) retirement plan, increasing adult lunch prices to $5.35, and amending the budget for weight room exterior changes. The board will also hear a report on stakeholder input for state and federal fund planning and an informational update on the RISE program for students with emotional disabilities.

• Proposed M&O tax rate $0.7705, I&S rate $0.04306, total $0.81356
• Proposed balanced budget for 2026-2027 school year
• Renew property/casualty and auto insurance with TPS for $188,029 (down from $205,616)
• Increase adult lunch price from $5.25 to $5.35 effective Sept. 1, 2026
• Amend budget to move $5,500 for exterior changes to Strong 7 Weight Room

The board approved the proposed 2026-2027 budget and set the proposed M&O and I&S tax rates at $0.7705 and $0.04306 respectively, totaling $0.81356. It also approved renewing property/casualty and auto insurance with TPS at $188,029, a decrease from the prior year's $205,616. Other approvals included the consent agenda, 403B plan, continued TASB Risk Fund use, a 10-cent adult lunch price increase to $5.35, a $5,500 budget amendment for the Strong 7 Weight Room, and personnel changes. All votes were unanimous with Trustee Stringer absent.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0, Stringer absent)
• Approved property/casualty and auto insurance renewal with TPS at $188,029 (6-0)
• Approved 403B plan (6-0)
• Approved continued use of TASB Risk Fund for unemployment coverage (6-0)
• Approved adult lunch price increase from $5.25 to $5.35 (6-0)
• Approved proposed 2026-2027 budget (6-0)
• Approved proposed M&O tax rate $0.7705 and I&S rate $0.04306 (6-0)
• Approved $5,500 budget amendment for Strong 7 Weight Room exterior changes (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Queen City ISD Board will meet July 20, 2026 to discuss and vote on the upcoming school year’s budget and tax rate, finalize the 2026–27 employee handbook, and set dates for required hearings. Routine items will be bundled on a consent agenda, and the board will also hear quarterly investment and finance reports.

• Approve 2026–27 budget and proposed tax rate by Aug 11 deadline
• Adopt final 2026–27 employee handbook
• Vote on Aug 27 public hearing for 2026–27 budget and tax rates
• Approve QCISD OER Transition Plan for Bluebonnet Learning materials
• Set parameters for hourly employee pay in 2026–27

The Board approved the 2026-27 Employee Handbook, a compensation package including a nurse, and the OER Transition Plan for specific math courses. They also set dates for the next regular meeting and a special meeting for budget and tax rate adoption. A proposal for a 'Grow Your Own' teacher program was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Set next regular meeting for Aug 11 (5-0)
• Set Special Meeting/Public Hearing for Aug 27 at 6pm (5-0)
• Approved 26-27 OER Transition Plan for Math Grades 5-8 and Algebra I (5-0)
• Approved SB 12 certification of compliance (5-0)
• Approved 26-27 Employee Handbook (6-0)
• Tabled 'Grow Your Own' teacher program (6-0)
• Approved compensation package including a nurse (6-0)

Special Meeting

The Queen City ISD board will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed executive session under Texas law to discuss personnel issues, followed by an action item to vote on resignations, leaves, hiring, or reassignments. Public comment is allowed only at the start of the meeting under specific board procedures.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code §551.074
• Action item to vote on resignations, leaves, hiring, or reassignments

The Board held a special meeting to address personnel matters. Following an executive session, the Board voted to approve personnel changes regarding resignations, leave, hiring, and reassignments.

• Approved personnel changes including resignations, leave, hiring, and reassignments (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Queen City ISD Board of Trustees will meet June 15, 2026 to act on routine items including policy updates, donations, and employee compensation changes. The board will also recognize an assistant principal and hear campus reports.

• Accept $9,852.50 donation from Jay Patel and Apple for Computer Science Department
• Approve Bluebonnet Learning materials adoption for state-aligned instruction
• Consider 3% pay increase for exempt and non-scale employees
• Approve $1,000 retention bonus and $250 recruitment bonus for all employees
• Update Local Policy 127 (LEGAL/LOCAL policy changes listed in agenda attachments)

The Board approved a 3% pay increase for exempt employees, targeted salary adjustments, and retention and recruitment bonuses. Other actions included adopting new math materials for grades 5-8 and accepting a $9,852.50 donation. The updated teacher salary schedule was tabled.

• Approved $1,000 retention and $250 recruitment bonuses (5-0-2)
• Approved 3% increase for administrators/exempt employees (5-0-2)
• Approved targeted salary adjustments (7-0-0)
• Approved Bluebonnet Learning materials for grades 5-8 Mathematics (7-0-0)
• Accepted $9,852.50 donation from Jay Patel and Apple (7-0-0)
• Approved coaching stipends (7-0-0)
• Approved health insurance contributions (7-0-0)
• Tabled updated teacher salary schedule (7-0-0)

Regular Meeting

The Queen City ISD Board will meet on May 26, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the purchase of a 2021 Thomas C2 bus for $99,900 and a budget amendment for the new turf field construction. The board will also consider procedural updates to federal grant compliance requirements and the approval of library materials for Morris Upchurch Middle School.

• Purchase of 2021 Thomas C2 bus with 40,000 miles for $99,900 out-the-door
• Amendment to F81 budget for turf field construction costs
• Approval of library materials list for Morris Upchurch Middle School
• Amendment to F13 for Professional Development Support program
• Consideration of 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement with Reg 8 Food Purchasing Cooperative

The Board approved the purchase of a refurbished 2021 Thomas C2 bus and selected MTG Engineers for future professional services. Other actions included electing board officers, approving library materials for Morris Upchurch Middle School, and passing budget amendments for professional development and turf field construction.

• Approved election of Board Officers (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Thomas C2 bus for $99,900 (7-0)
• Approved library materials for procurement for Morris Upchurch Middle School (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment F13 for Professional Development Support (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Interlocal Agreement with Reg 8 Food Purchasing Cooperative (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment F81 for Turf Field Construction (7-0)
• Approved selection of MTG Engineers for professional engineering services (7-0)

Special Meeting

The board will meet to canvass the results of the Trustee Election held on May 2, 2026. The results will be announced at the regular meeting on May 26, 2026.

• Canvassing of Trustee Election results from May 2, 2026

The board held a special meeting to canvass the results of the Trustee Election held on May 2, 2026. The results are scheduled to be announced at the regular meeting on May 26, 2026.

• Canvassed Trustee Election results
• Approved adjournment (2-0)

Special Meeting

The Queen City ISD board will vote on several items related to the Turf/Track project, including approving a $1,513,363.00 proposal from Symmetry, using fund balance for project costs, and authorizing the superintendent to finalize contracts. The meeting also includes personnel actions and an executive session.

• Approve Symmetry Turf/Track TIPS proposal for $1,513,363.00
• Approve resolution to use cooperative purchasing (TIPS) for Turf/Track project
• Approve superintendent to negotiate and execute contracts for Turf/Track project
• Approve using fund balance up to $1,513,363.00 for project costs
• Action on personnel: resignations, hiring, and contract termination resolution

The Board approved a proposal from Symmetry for a Turf/Track project totaling $1,513,363.00, to be funded via the fund balance. The Board also approved a revised Edgar Manual and various personnel changes.

• Approved Revised Edgar Manual (4-0)
• Approved use of cooperative purchasing through TIPS for Turf/Track project (4-0)
• Approved Symmetry Turf/Track TIPS proposal for $1,513,363.00 (4-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to execute Symmetry contracts up to $1,513,363.00 (4-0)
• Approved use of fund balance for Turf/Track project costs up to $1,513,363.00 (4-0)
• Approved personnel resignations, hiring, reassignments, and a proposed contract termination (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Queen City ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on renovation bids for the football field. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and review resignations, hiring, or reassignments before adjourning.

• Football Field Renovation: bids and reports to be presented
• Executive Session: personnel discussions under Texas Government Code 551.074
• Personnel Actions: resignations, hiring, or reassignments

The Board approved a selected bid for the football field renovation. Additionally, the Board approved personnel changes regarding resignations, leave, hiring, and reassignments.

• Approved selected bid for football field renovation (5-0)
• Approved personnel changes for resignations, leave, hiring, and reassignment (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss football field renovations and a required geotechnical investigation. The body is also deciding on the annual financial audit, a local wellness plan, and the disposal of two fleet vehicles.

• Engagement of Wilf and Henderson for the Annual Audit of School Financial and Related Activities
• Geotechnical investigation by GeoTech Services for football field work
• Removal and salvage of Truck #106 (1996 Dodge Ram 1500) and Truck #109 (1988 Chevrolet 1500)
• Contract with Yolanda Hawkins for business office advisement from April 9, 2026, to September 1, 2026
• Approval of a waiver for professional development to train staff in lieu of up to 2100 student instruction minutes

The Board approved the engagement of Wilf and Henderson for the 2026-2027 annual audit and a geotechnical survey for football field renovations. Other actions included approving a professional development waiver and a business office advisement contract. The Local Wellness Plan was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Tabled Local Wellness Plan (7-0)
• Approved Wilf & Henderson for 2026-2027 annual audit (7-0)
• Approved removal and disposal of two maintenance trucks (7-0)
• Approved waiver for professional development in lieu of 1395 instructional minutes (7-0)
• Approved contract with Yolanda Hawkins for business office advisement (7-0)
• Approved GeoTech Services proposal for football field investigation (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board approved the 2026-2027 school calendar and a proposal for bus seat belt compliance. Other actions included certifying instructional materials, approving personnel changes, and authorizing specific staff stipends and payments.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved bus seat belt compliance proposal (6-0)
• Certified students have access to required instructional materials (6-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 school calendar (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment of $29,380.94 for new diagnostician Jeremy Bell (6-0)
• Approved $1,52.40 one-time payment for Mr. Ragsdale (6-0)
• Approved $1,500 stipend for girls powerlifting coach Shenequia Abby (6-0)
• Approved banking updates for TEXAR account (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss facility improvement funding and Lifewise Academy. They are deciding on the appointment of election judges for the May 2, 2026 election and a plan to delay teacher certification requirements for core subjects.

• Appointment of Election Judge Rhonda Soileau and Alternate Election Judge Susan Greig
• Approval of the Delay of Teacher Certification Plan and Application
• Hearing on the District Annual Report
• Review of the Article 2.132 CCP Law Enforcement Policy report
• Discussion of facility improvement projects and funding mechanisms

The Board approved a transition plan to delay teacher certification requirements until the 2029-2030 school year. The Board also appointed election judges for the May 2, 2026, election and approved personnel changes.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Rhonda Soileau as Election Judge and Susan Greig as Alternate Election Judge (7-0)
• Approved Delay of Teacher Certification Plan and Application (7-0)
• Approved personnel resignations, leaves, hiring, and reassignments (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Queen City ISD Board will meet to decide on a resolution to compensate employees for school closures caused by hazardous road conditions from January 26th to January 29th. The board will also hold an executive session and take action regarding personnel.

• Resolution to compensate employees for closures from January 26th-January 29th
• Executive session to discuss personnel (Texas Government Code 551.074)
• Action item regarding personnel

The Board adopted a resolution to compensate employees for school closures caused by hazardous road conditions from January 26th to January 29th. The Board also approved personnel changes following an executive session.

• Approved resolution for employee compensation during Jan 26-29 closures (4-0)
• Approved personnel changes (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss the election calendar for May 2, 2026, and a potential joint election with the City of Queen City and County of Cass. Other business includes the approval of library materials for J. K. Hileman Elementary and personnel actions.

• Approval of library materials for J. K. Hileman Elementary
• Adoption of School Board Election Calendar for May 2, 2026
• Consideration of a joint election with the City of Queen City and County of Cass
• Quarterly Investment Report presented by Chequita Dunbar
• Consideration of Superintendent's contract and evaluation

The Board approved the 2026 election calendar and called for a trustee election on May 2. Other actions included approving library materials for J. K. Hileman Elementary and authorizing personnel changes.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved library materials for procurement for J. K. Hileman Elementary (7-0)
• Approved election calendar and called for trustee election on May 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved personnel resignations, leave, hiring, reassignments, and Superintendent's contract (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Queen City ISD board will hold a special meeting to conduct personnel discussions in an executive session, followed by action items on resignations, hiring, and reassignments. Public comment is allowed only at the start of the meeting under specific rules.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074
• Action items on resignations, hiring, and reassignments
• Public comment limited to agenda items and two minutes per speaker

The Board held a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The Board voted to approve the hires as presented.

• Approved personnel hires (6-0, 1 absent)