Montgomery ISD public meetings in 2024
34 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review several high-cost purchases and an employee retention incentive. The meeting includes the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin and the approval of legislative priorities.
- Purchase over $50,000 for professional services (Testing, Balancing, and Commissioning of Equipment) for Package E
- Purchase over $50,000 for classroom furniture for the Career, Technology and Agriculture Facility
- Approval of Employee Retention Incentive
- Approval of MISD Legislative Priorities
- Evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to take action on two primary items. These include a land purchase and the hiring of an Athletic Director.
- Consideration of land purchase
- Consideration of approval to hire Athletic Director
Special Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to enter a closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, safety and security, and the superintendent’s contract and evaluation. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda beyond procedural items.
Special Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve hiring a Chief of Staff. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) and a workshop covering updates on the CTE Center, budget, and superintendent evaluation.
- Consider approval to hire Chief of Staff
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Board workshop on CTE Center updates
- Board workshop on budget update
- Board workshop on superintendent evaluation
Special Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to enter a closed session authorized under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, safety and security, and potential real-estate transactions. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda; any actions will be taken after returning to open session.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code §§551.074, 551.076, 551.072 to consider resignations, evaluations, discipline, safety and security, and real-property matters
Regular Meeting
The Board is meeting to declare the results of the Prop A election and review financial audits. The body will also consider several bond-funded expenditures for school facilities and transportation.
- Canvassing returns and declaring results of Prop A Election
- Purchase over $50,000 for Madeley Ranch Playgrounds upgrades using bond funds
- Purchase over $50,000 for school buses using bond funds
- Competitive Sealed Proposal for renovations at Madeley Ranch, Stewart Creek, and Lone Star Elementary
- Approval of 2025-2026 Credit by Exam Dates
Special Meeting
Montgomery ISD’s board will meet in a special session to decide on the 2025–2026 junior-high and high-school course selection guide and to approve four separate purchases or agreements totaling more than $50,000 each. The board will also receive informational updates on grade-band structure, tennis-court resurfacing at Lake Creek High School, and the district’s legislative priorities.
- Approve 2025-2026 Course Selection Guide for Junior High and High Schools
- Approve purchase over $50,000 for Professional Services for Materials Testing for the Transportation Fuel Center with Bond Funds
- Approve Interlocal Participation Agreement with Purchasing Cooperative America
- Approve purchase over $50,000 to move portable buildings from Lake Creek High School to Oak Hills Junior High School
- Receive informational update on Lake Creek High School Tennis Court Resurfacing
Special Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to enter a closed session authorized under Texas law to discuss employee-related issues, safety and security, and potential real-estate transactions. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda; any actions would be taken after returning to an open meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds and the renovation of the MISD Athletic Stadium. Other agenda items include the approval of the September financial report and the School Health Advisory Committee.
- Issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024B
- Approval of GMP for MISD Athletic Stadium Renovation using bond funds
- Professional services purchases over $50,000 for materials testing for the MISD Athletic Stadium Renovation
- Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement)
- Approval of the September Monthly Financial Report
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a Level III employee grievance hearing. The agenda also includes a discussion on intruder detection audit findings.
- Level III Employee Grievance Hearing
- Report of Intruder Detection Audit Findings
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board holds a special meeting to discuss and vote on selling two land parcels to the Texas Department of Transportation. The closed session will cover resignations, employee matters, and safety discussions before the board reconvenes to act on the land sales.
- Consider sale of Land Parcel ID 18 (P00063635) to Texas DOT
- Consider sale of Land Parcel ID 55 (P00073125.001) to Texas DOT
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will meet to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and purchasing agreements. Key decisions include easement agreements for utility and land use, a technology purchase over $50,000, and participation in a cooperative purchasing program. The board will also receive updates on district improvement plans and accountability metrics.
- Approve minutes from August 19 and September 3 meetings
- Approve August financial report
- Approve Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program agreement
- Approve easement agreements with Entergy Texas and Keenan North Development
- Approve technology purchase over $50,000 using bond funds
Special Meeting
The Board will consider approving a district license renewal for Edgenuity (Imagine Learning) exceeding $50,000. The meeting also includes a bond update workshop and a closed session to discuss personnel, safety, and real property.
- Approval of Edgenuity (Imagine Learning) district license renewal over $50,000
- Bond Update workshop
- Closed meeting regarding personnel, safety and security, and real property
Special Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider taking action regarding a teacher at Montgomery High School for contract abandonment. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, safety, and real estate as permitted by Texas law.
- Consider and possibly take action regarding a teacher at Montgomery High School for Contract Abandonment
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will meet to approve the 2024 ad valorem tax rates for debt service and maintenance, adopt revisions to local policies, and authorize bond-related actions including construction delivery methods and easement agreements. Citizens may address the board on the proposed tax rate during a public hearing.
- Final reading of revisions to local policies including employment requirements, attendance, and transfers
- Approval of $0.3743/$100 tax rate for debt service and $0.7169/$100 for maintenance and operations
- Authorization of bond defeasance and issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds, Series 2024
- Approval of construction delivery method for bond projects and easement agreement with City of Montgomery for Redbird Development
- Approval of purchases over $50,000 for transportation and maintenance projects
Special Meeting
The Board will consider approving a vehicle purchase exceeding $50,000 and three agreements with MSEC Enterprises Inc. for wastewater, potable water, and easements. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and various local policy updates.
- Purchase of district vehicles over $50,000
- Wastewater, potable water, and easement agreements with MSEC Enterprises Inc.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Resolution for employee compensation for bad weather days on July 8 and 9, 2024
- Certification for 2024-2025 Debt Service Collection Rate
Special Meeting
The Montgomery Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters, safety, and security under Texas law. The board will also review updates to the student handbook and receive information on Proposition A.
- Review updates to Student Handbook
- Discuss Proposition A
- Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.074 (personnel) and §551.076 (safety/security)
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting on June 28, 2024, at 8:00 AM. The main action item is adopting the 2024-2025 General Operating, Child Nutrition, and Debt Service budgets. The meeting also includes public hearings on the budget and proposed tax rate, plus public comments.
- Adopt 2024-2025 General Operating Budget
- Adopt 2024-2025 Child Nutrition Budget
- Adopt 2024-2025 Debt Service Budget
- Public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate (3-minute limit per speaker)
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on June 25, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The board will enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel, safety/security, and real property matters, then take action on hiring a principal for Montgomery High School. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Consider approval of hiring of Principal at Montgomery High School
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.076, and 551.072
- Public comments limited to agenda items
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including purchases over $50,000 for security film installation, iReady renewal, and junior high CTE computer labs, as well as an RFP for property and casualty insurance, a budget amendment, and approval of superintendent and board goals. The agenda also includes consent items, information updates on the strategic plan and bond, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Purchase and install security film (entry resistant film) for campuses and buildings with bond funds
- iReady renewal purchase over $50,000
- RFP for property & casualty insurance and worker's compensation from TASB Risk Fund
- Budget Amendment #2 for 2023-2024
- Junior High CTE Computer Labs purchase over $50,000
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with multiple action items, including approving a budget amendment, hiring an associate principal, and selecting a construction delivery method for bond projects. The board will also consider delegating purchasing authority for school startup supplies and approving several purchases over $50,000. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, safety, and real property matters.
- Approve Budget Amendment #1 for 2023-2024
- Approve construction delivery method for bond projects
- Delegate purchasing authority for Creekside Elementary and Lake Creek High School addition startup
- Approve purchases over $50,000 for technology and flooring replacement
- Approve sale/disposal of discontinued instructional resources
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on May 14, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The board will enter a closed session to discuss personnel, safety, and real property matters, then take action on hiring a principal for Stewart Creek Elementary. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074, 551.076, 551.072
- Consider approval to hire principal for Stewart Creek Elementary
- Public comments limited to agenda items
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 2024 election results, issue certificates, administer oaths, and elect board officers. They will also consider approving missed school day waivers for weather closures and a request for proposals for specialized learning services contracts expected to exceed $50,000. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Canvass of election and issuance of certificates of election
- Nomination and election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Consider approval of missed school day waivers for weather/safety closures
- Consider approval of RFP for specialized learning services contracts over $50,000
- Final reading of EHAD(LOCAL) policy on elective instruction
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several personnel and financial actions. The board will discuss and possibly vote on rescinding a contract offer and terminating a probationary behavior specialist, approving an employee compensation plan, authorizing pay for a bad weather day, approving an efficiency audit, a change order for the CTE/Ag Science Center, and a gym floor replacement. A budget update is also scheduled for the workshop portion.
- Rescind contract offer and terminate probationary contract of behavior specialist
- Approve Employee Compensation Plan
- Authorize employee compensation for bad weather day on May 3, 2024
- Approve Change Order #1 for Package B for CTE/Ag Science Center
- Approve purchase over $50,000 to replace gym floor at LCHS with bond funds
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Montgomery ISD Board. The board will take public comments limited to agenda items, then enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, safety and security, and real property. After the closed session, the board may take action on those discussions.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.076 (safety/security), 551.072 (real property)
- Public comments limited to agenda items only
- Possible action after closed session
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving several personnel hires, including principals for Montgomery Junior High and Madeley Ranch Elementary, a Chief Facilities and Operations Officer, and an Assistant Superintendent of Communications. The board will also vote on multiple purchases over $50,000, including K-12 science textbooks, playground equipment at Stewart Creek Elementary, a chiller at Oak Hills Junior High, and lighting/technology projects at three elementary schools. Consent agenda items include minutes, a financial report, a shared services agreement, and instructional material renewals.
- Approval of hires for principals, Chief Facilities and Operations Officer, and Assistant Superintendent of Communications
- K-12 science textbook adoption and purchase over $50,000 with IMA funds
- Playground equipment purchase over $50,000 at Stewart Creek Elementary with bond funds
- Chiller purchase over $50,000 at Oak Hills Junior High with bond funds
- Change Order #1 for CTE/Ag Science Center Package B
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2024-2025, and a purchase over $50,000 for Creekside Elementary using bond funds. The board will also hold a workshop on communications, budget, public comment options, graduation, and board goals. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, safety, and real property matters.
- Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2024-2025
- Approval of purchase over $50,000 for Creekside Elementary with bond funds
- Budget update workshop
- Public comment form options discussion
- Closed meeting for personnel, safety, and real property discussions
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approval of administrative contracts. The board will first enter a closed session to discuss personnel, safety, and real property matters, then reconvene to vote on the contracts.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code sections 551.074, 551.076, and 551.072
- Consider approval of administrative contracts as presented
- Public comments limited to agenda items only
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including technology purchases over $50,000, a guaranteed maximum price for high school renovations, and routine consent agenda items. The board will also receive an athletic department update and hear public comments.
- Approval of minutes from Feb 20 and Mar 5 meetings
- February monthly financial report
- Technology purchase over $50,000 for DIA and WAN contract renewal (E-Rate)
- Microsoft software licensing subscription agreement over $50,000
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 for Package D, Montgomery High School renovations (bond funds)
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving technology purchases over $50,000 using bond funds. The board will also hold a workshop to discuss the strategic plan, budget, bond update, and a local policy (BED(LOCAL)). A closed session is scheduled for personnel, safety, and real property matters.
- Consider approval of technology purchases over $50,000 with bond funds
- Strategic plan feedback discussion
- Budget update
- Bond update
- Discuss BED(LOCAL) policy
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including an easement agreement, a furniture purchase over $50,000 for Creekside Elementary using bond funds, and policy updates. The agenda also includes consent items, information updates, and a closed session for personnel, safety, and real property matters.
- Consider approval of easement agreement
- Consider approval of purchase over $50,000 for Creekside Elementary furniture using bond funds
- Consider approval of adding GKG(LOCAL): Community Relations/School Volunteer Program
- Consider approval of resolution to accept a chaplain as a volunteer
- Consider approval of resolution to declare a good cause exception for House Bill 3
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss state legislation, approve consent agenda items, and consider a purchase over $50,000 for technology devices at Creekside Elementary using bond funds. The board will also hold a workshop on budget, strategic plan, and governance training, followed by a closed session for personnel, security, and real property matters.
- Discuss state legislation
- Approve minutes from January 23, 2024 meetings
- Resolution to authorize employee compensation
- Purchase over $50,000 for Creekside Elementary technology devices with bond funds
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074, 551.076, 551.072
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The Board is scheduled to consider potential action regarding a teacher at Montgomery Junior High School for contract abandonment.
- Action regarding a teacher at Montgomery Junior High School for Contract Abandonment
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will vote on several action items, including a resolution authorizing employee compensation, the investment policy, the 2024-2025 academic calendar, and a guaranteed maximum price for the CTE and AG Science Center. They will also receive information on survey feedback and the Texas Academic Performance Report.
- Consider Approval of Board Resolution Authorizing Employees Compensation
- Consider Approval of Investment Policy
- Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
- Consider Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 for Package B (CTE and AG Science Center)
- Consider Approval of Board of Trustee Election Items for May 4, 2024