Murchison ISD public meetings in 2025

4 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 6:00PM

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Murchison ISD to consider purchasing new classroom and administration buildings

The Board of Trustees will discuss the purchase of new district buildings and a financial audit for the year ending August 2025. The meeting includes a public hearing on the intent to apply for LASO 4 and the submission of a Targeted Improvement Plan.

Purchase of an additional classroom building and Administration building
Financial Audit for the School Year ending August 2025
TASB Policy Update 126 covering 29 local policies including cybersecurity and AI
2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Employee Handbook revisions
Extension of Energy Contract with ADK

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✓ Decided: Murchison ISD Board approves policy updates and extends energy contract

The Board of Trustees approved TASB Policy Update 126, a Targeted Improvement Plan, and an energy contract extension with ADK through June 2034. The Board also voted to appoint Greg Wyatt to the HCAD Board of Directors and authorized two new administrator positions.

Approved consent agenda (5-0)
Approved Targeted Improvement Plan for submission by Dr. Followwell (5-0)
Approved TASB Policy Update 126, excluding GF (LOCAL) (5-0)
Authorized revisions to 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Employee Handbook (5-0)
Voted for Greg Wyatt to the Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors (5-0)
Accepted Capturing Kids' Hearts scholarship for board training (5-0)
Authorized addition of two new Administrator positions (5-0)
Denied partnership with Henderson County Community Service and Corrections Department (2-3)

Murchison ISD Cafeteria 9661 East Bankhead Road Murchison, TX 75778

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Move that we partner with the Henderson County Community Service and Corrections Department for community service projects

3 nay · 2 absent · 2 yea

Sheryl Sims absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios nay · Margaret Caddell nay · Mike Davis yea · Jennifer Harville nay · Porter Kelly yea

The other 13 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 6:00PM

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Murchison ISD Board to consider canceling November 2025 trustee election

The Board of Trustees will discuss and take action on several administrative and policy items, including election orders and procurement thresholds. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel and safety and security upgrades.

Action to cancel the November 2025 election order for MISD school board trustee
Proposal to increase the formal procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000
Payment of 50% of the TRS pension surcharge for a returning, retired Special Education teacher for 2025-2026
Resolution regarding SB 546 3 point seat belts and request for compliance extension to 2029
Policy for extracurricular participation without parental consent for medical services

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✓ Decided: Murchison ISD cancels November 2025 school board trustee election

The Board of Trustees approved the cancellation of the November 2025 trustee election and increased the formal procurement threshold to $100,000. The board also passed a resolution requesting a compliance extension for bus seat belt requirements due to financial hardship.

Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and investment reports (5-0)
Approved cancellation of November 2025 election order for MISD school board trustee (5-0)
Approved district payment of 50% of TRS pension surcharge for returning retired SpEd teacher for 2025-2026 (5-0)
Approved rescission of the Senate Bill 12 resolution approved in August (5-0)
Approved policy requiring parental consent for medical services for students in extracurricular activities (5-0)
Approved increase of formal procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 (5-0)
Approved resolution requesting extension for SB 546 3-point seat belt compliance until 2029 due to financial hardship (5-0)

Murchison ISD Cafeteria 9661 East Bankhead Road Murchison, TX 75778

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Move to approve the consent agenda

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Move that we approve the cancellation of the November 2025 election order for MISD school board trustee

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Move that we approve district payment of 50% of the TRS pension surcharge for returning, retired SpEd teacher for the 2025-2026 school year as presented

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Move that we approve the rescission of the Senate Bill 12 resolution that was approved at the August meeting

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Move that we approve the policy that requires parental consent for medical services for a student to participate in extracurricular activities

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Move that we approve the increase of the formal procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Move that we approve the resolution outlining the financial hardship of outfitting our buses with 3-point seat belts and request an extension to become compliant

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Move that we adjourn, TIME: 6:30pm

5 yea · 2 absent

Mike Davis absent · Nelda Tillison absent · Junior Barrios yea · Margaret Caddell yea · Jennifer Harville yea · Porter Kelly yea · Sheryl Sims yea

Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 6:00PM

Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Murchison ISD to discuss 2025-2026 budget and tax rate

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the school district's budget and proposed tax rate. The board will also consider several 2025-2026 district plans and a tuition increase for Pre-K.

Proposed 2025-2026 Maintenance and Operations tax rate of .6669
Proposed 2025-2026 PK tuition increase to $4100
Approval of 2025-2026 District Budget and 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
Replacement of Cafeteria HVAC system
2025-2026 breakfast and lunch prices

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✓ Decided: Murchison ISD approves 2025-2026 district budget and tax rate

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 district budget and set the Maintenance and Operations tax rate at .6669. The board also approved a PK tuition increase and various district operational plans for the upcoming school year.

Approved 2024-2025 Budget Amendment (6-0)
Approved 2025-2026 District Budget (6-0)
Approved 2025-2026 Maintenance and Operations tax rate of .6669 (6-0)
Approved 2025-2026 PK tuition increase to $4100 (6-0)
Approved 2025-2026 SNP Procurement Procedures Manual/Code of Conduct and breakfast/lunch prices (6-0)
Approved Emergency Operations Plan (6-0)
Approved Senate Bill 12 Resolution and related policies (6-0)
Approved $18,750 AC&B Bid for Cafeteria HVAC Repair (6-0)

Murchison ISD Cafeteria 9661 East Bankhead Road Murchison, TX 75778

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes

🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

Move to approve the consent agenda

6 yea · 1 absent