Murchison ISD, TX

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Murchison ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2026-2027 district budget, a budget amendment for 2025-2026, and a maintenance and operations tax rate of $0.6617. The board will also vote on several policy changes, a parking lot quote, a library book purchase list, and other administrative items. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, security, and real property discussions.

• Approve 2026-2027 District Budget
• Approve 2026-2027 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.6617
• Approve 2025-2026 Budget Amendment
• Accept quote for Administration Parking Lot
• Amend Board Policy (EHDC, EHDD, DI, EIA, EIE, EIF, FEA, FM, FMH, FNF Local)

Notice of CALLED Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Murchison ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. Public comments on the budget and tax rate will be heard. The agenda includes only these items plus standard procedural actions.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 proposed budget and tax rate
• Public comments on the proposed budget and tax rate

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider several operational items for the 2026-2027 school year, including the budget, tax rate, and student and employee handbooks. The board will also review contracts for insurance and counseling services.

• Proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate public hearing date
• 2026-2027 TASB Insurance Proposal for $59,000
• 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct/Handbook and Employee Handbook
• MOU with LaPoynor ISD for Interdistrict Enrollment and Malakoff ISD for DAEP seat
• Administration building drive and parking lot bid

The Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2027 employee and student handbooks and several inter-district agreements. They also approved a $59,410 insurance proposal and scheduled a budget public hearing for August 20, 2026.

• Scheduled Public Hearing for 26-27 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for August 20, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 TASB Insurance Proposal for $59,410 (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 E-Agreement with Region 7 ESC (4-0)
• Approved revisions to GPA policy EIC Local (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Employee Handbook (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct/Handbook (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Malakoff ISD for DAEP seat for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Honey Just Bee Counseling for 2026-2027 (5-0)

Notice of Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Murchison ISD Board of Trustees will meet June 25, 2026 to approve the November 3, 2026 election order for trustee positions and discuss updates to TASB policies including personnel and student safety rules. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and administrative updates.

• Approve Order of Election for November 3, 2026 General Election
• Approve TASB Policy Update 127 covering personnel and student programs
• Approve Consent Agenda including prior meeting minutes and financial reports

The Board of Trustees approved the order of election for the November 3, 2026, general election. The board also approved the consent agenda and TASB Policy Update 127. Three board members were absent for all votes.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, tax collections, and investment reports (4-0)
• Approved Order of Election for Nov. 3, 2026, Board of Trustee positions (4-0)
• Approved TASB Policy Update 127 regarding personnel, financial ethics, and student safety (4-0)

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Murchison ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Items include approving the consent agenda (minutes, accounts payable, tax collections, investments), certifying instructional materials, and discussing the 2026-2027 salary schedule and compensation plan in executive session. The board will reconvene to take possible action on these personnel and compensation items.

• Approve Consent Agenda (minutes, accounts payable, tax collections, investments)
• Certify provision of instructional materials
• 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan (executive session and reconvened action)

The Board of Trustees approved the district's salary schedule and compensation plan for the 2026-2027 period. The board also approved the consent agenda and the Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials.

• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, tax collections, pledged securities, and investment report (5-0)
• Approved Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan (6-0)

Notice of Called Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Murchison ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and act on waivers for staff development and missed days submitted to the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. They will also consider and potentially approve a calendar adjustment for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes procedural items such as opening announcements and public comments.

• Submit waivers for staff development and missed days to TEA for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
• Approve superintendent’s adjustment to 2025-2026 school calendar if necessary

The Board of Trustees approved the submission of Staff Development and Missed Day waivers to the TEA for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The Board also authorized the Superintendent to adjust the 2025-2026 calendar if necessary.

• Approved submission of Staff Development and Missed Day waivers to TEA for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved Superintendent to adjust 2025-2026 calendar if necessary (4-0, 3 absent)

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Murchison ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 30, 2026 to discuss and vote on key operational and financial decisions, including staff retention incentives, facility purchases, and auditing services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on grant applications and a discussion about declining future polling site status.

• Vote on one-time supplemental pay for staff retention and HQIM implementation
• Consider purchase of modular building from Shultz Moving
• Approve contract with Rutherford, Taylor, & Company, P.C. for auditing services ($26,000 estimated)
• Discuss declining permission to be a polling site for future elections
• Public hearing on grant applications for Small Rural School Achievement (SRSA), NIFA, and heavy-duty vehicle grants

The Board of Trustees approved a new Superintendent contract and a voluntary retirement plan for December 2027. Other key actions included approving staff retention pay, appointing a student representative, and declining to serve as a future polling site.

• Approved Superintendent Contract (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent Voluntary Retirement for December 2027 (7-0)
• Approved one-time supplemental pay check for staff retention and HQIM implementation (7-0)
• Approved appointment of a student representative to the board (7-0)
• Approved declining permission to be a polling site for future elections (7-0)
• Approved contract with Rutherford, Taylor, & Company, P.C. for auditing services (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Henderson County Tax Collections Contract (7-0)
• Approved aerobic septic system bid from Joey Ridgle (7-0)

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss a loan request for capital improvements and a grant agreement for the LIFT portion of LASO 4. The meeting also includes a review of the Superintendent's performance and contract.

• Public hearing on acceptance of LIFT portion of LASO 4 grant and agreement with Education Service Center 7
• Approval of $150,000 loan request from FSB Brownsboro for capital improvements
• Authorization of signatures for the FSB Brownsboro loan request
• Annual evaluation and contract review of the Superintendent

The Board of Trustees approved a $150,000 loan from First State Bank of Brownsboro for capital improvements. The board also authorized specific individuals to sign for financial business with the bank and approved the superintendent's annual performance evaluation.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved $150,000 loan from First State Bank of Brownsboro for capital improvements with a CD pledge (4-0)
• Authorized Mike Davis, Porter Kelly, Jennifer Harville, Shelley Mefford, Kerri Partridge, and Dr. Followwell as signers for First State Bank Brownsboro financial business (4-0)
• Approved annual performance evaluation for Dr. Followwell (4-0)

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-2026 budget resolution and the appointment of Robert Horton to a vacant trustee position. The board will also consider employee pay for weather-related school closures in January 2026.

• Appointment of Robert Horton to fill the vacancy left by Nelda Tillison
• 2025-2026 Budget Resolution
• Authorization to pay employees for missed school days on January 26, 27, and 28, 2026
• Nomination of two candidates for the Henderson County Appraisal District Board
• Discussion on Senate Bill 11 regarding daily prayer time

The Board of Trustees appointed Robert Horton to a vacant board position and approved the purchase of a modular administrative building from Shultz Moving. The board also approved a budget amendment resolution and a partnership with TVCC for dual credit courses.

• Appointed Robert Horton to fill the vacant position left by Nelda Tillison (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda (6-0)
• Authorized payment to employees for missed school days Jan 26-28, 2026, due to weather (6-0)
• Rejected SB11 prayer provision (6-0)
• Approved submission of the certification waiver (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Resolution (6-0)
• Approved partnership with TVCC for dual credit and student sponsorships (6-0)
• Approved purchase of modular administrative building from Shultz Moving (6-0)

Notice of Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The board conducted a special meeting focused on team building and training. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions were recorded.

• Conducted Team Building and Team of 8 Training provided by Capturing Kids' Hearts

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider the resignation of Trustee Nelda Tillison and a subsequent board reorganization. The meeting includes a public hearing on the TAPR Report, District of Innovation Revision, and the R-PEP program. The board will also review quotes and financing for administrative and campus buildings.

• Approval of financial audit for school year ending August 31, 2025
• Resignation of Trustee Nelda Tillison and board reorganization
• RPEP application action
• Quotes and financing for Administrative and Campus Buildings
• Request to move Superintendent Contract and Evaluation from January to March

The Board of Trustees elected new officers following the resignation of Trustee Nelda Tillison. The board also approved a construction quote for an administrative building and the associated financing from the General Fund Balance. Additionally, the board approved the 2025 financial audit and the R-PEP application.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Financial Audit for school year ending August 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Trustee Nelda Tillison (5-0)
• Elected Mike Davis as President (5-0)
• Elected Porter Kelly as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Jennifer Harville as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved moving Superintendent contract and evaluation from January to March (5-0)
• Approved R-PEP application (5-0)