Somerset Independent School District public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD board will meet December 9, 2024 to approve routine items including the 2024 annual financial audit, a child nutrition budget amendment, and renewal of property insurance. The board will also organize officers and hear district-wide updates.
- Approval of the 2024 Annual Financial Audit
- Approval of Budget Amendment #1 for the 2024–2025 Child Nutrition Budget
- Renewal of Property and Casualty Coverage with TASB Risk Management Fund
- Approval of the 2025–2026 Somerset ISD Academic Calendar
- Organization of Board Officers under Texas Education Code Section 11.061(c)
Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
The Somerset Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss the district’s state financial accountability rating, followed by a regular meeting with updates on school safety, early college programs, bilingual education, and district finances. The board may also certify election results and approve meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Somerset ISD’s Texas Education Agency financial accountability rating
- Presentation on intruder detection audit findings for Shirleen Zacharias Early College Leadership Academy (ZECLA) Gym
- Review and possible approval of the 2023-2024 Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation
- Review and possible approval of resolution for 8 votes in 2025 Bexar Appraisal District Board election
- Certification of November 5, 2024 Board of Trustees election results
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD board will meet on October 21, 2024, to approve routine items including minutes from the September meeting, vendor contracts, campus goals, and facility payments. The board will also discuss travel for JROTC students, laptop purchases, and a finance update.
- Approval of September 9, 2024, board meeting minutes
- Approval of RFP 24-005 for district operations and supplies
- Approval of 2024-2025 campus goals and performance objectives
- Approval of final payment to RRMTZ for Central Office Administration exterior work
- Approval of 50 laptops for ZECLA students
Regular Meeting
The Somerset Independent School District board will meet to approve minutes, cancel two upcoming trustee elections, and vote on a request-for-proposal contract for district-wide operations and supplies. The board will also hear updates on education foundation grants, a finance report, and closed-session discussions on personnel and pending litigation.
- Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
- Cancellation of November 2024 elections for Single Member Districts #5 and #6
- Vote on RFP 24-005 for district operations and supplies (presented by CFO Luis Gomez)
- Quarterly report from Somerset ISD Education Foundation
- 2024-2025 TASB Risk Management Fund Agreement for unemployment coverage
Public Hearing and Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2024-2025 school district budget and tax rate. The board will also review appraisal rolls and tax rate calculations for the 2024 tax year.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 Budget and 2024-2025 Tax Rate
- Possible adoption of the 2024-2025 school year budget
- Review of Certified Atascosa and Bexar Counties Appraisal Rolls for tax year 2024
- Approval of 2024 No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate
- Review of the Final Budget Amendment for 2023-2024
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider contracts with Bexar and Atascosa counties for election services and the official notice for the November 5, 2024, general election. The meeting also includes approvals for various district contracts, policies, and the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan.
- Contracts with Bexar County and Atascosa County for November 5, 2024, election services
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Somerset ISD District Improvement Plan
- Budget Amendment #5 to the 2023-2024 General Operating Budget
- Contract extension for Aprotex Corporation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Renewal of Legal Services Retainer Agreement with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
Special Board Meeting, Budget Workshop #3 & Goal Setting
The Somerset Independent School District board holds a special meeting to finalize the 2024-25 budget, approve prevailing wages for athletic storage upgrades at Bulldog Stadium, and set employee compensation and district goals. The workshop is open to the public.
- Consider prevailing wage for Bulldog Stadium athletic storage demolition and new metal building construction
- Budget Workshop #3 discussion for 2024-25 school year
- Possible action on 2024-25 employee compensation
- Discussion of Board and Superintendent Goals for 2024-25
Budget Workshop #2 & Special Board Meeting
The Board will hold its second budget workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 school year budget and employee compensation. The meeting also includes decisions regarding construction and wage rates for athletic storage facilities at Bulldog stadium.
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 school district budget
- Possible action on employee compensation for the 2024-2025 school year
- Construction delivery method for demolition and new metal storage building at Bulldog stadium
- Approval of prevailing wage rate for Bulldog stadium storage project
- Discussion regarding 2024-2025 Board and Superintendent Goals
POSTPONED-Budget Workshop#2 & Special Board Meeting to Monday, July 15, 2024, at 6:00pm
This meeting was originally scheduled for July 10, 2024, but has been postponed to Monday, July 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 school year, discussion of employee compensation, board and superintendent goals, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Budget Workshop #2 for 2024-2025 school year
- Consider employee compensation for 2024-2025
- Discussion of Board and Superintendent Goals 2024-2025
- Closed session per Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel)
- Possible action on appointment/employment of public officer or employee
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items including approving minutes, calling a general election for single-member districts 4, 5, and 6, and extending the Republic Services contract for fiscal year 2024-2025. Action items include possible approval of a Motive Infrastructure Solutions public safety radio and cell enhancement system, Axon Enterprise body cameras with a maintenance agreement, and setting a date for a public meeting on the 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approval to call a Board of Trustees General Election for Single Member Districts 4, 5, and 6
- Approval of extension for Republic Services contract 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Possible approval of Motive Infrastructure Solutions combined public safety radio and cell carrier enhancement system
- Possible approval of purchase of Axon Enterprise Body Cameras and maintenance agreement
- Discussion and possible action to approve date for Public Meeting on 2024-2025 Budget and proposed Tax Rate
Budget Workshop#1 & Special Board Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees will hold Budget Workshop #1 and a special meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 school district budget, consider employee raises, and review a copier lease agreement. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- Budget Workshop #1 for 2024-2025 school year
- Possible action on employee raises for 2024-2025
- Lease agreement with Canon Solutions America for print shop copiers and equipment
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointment, employment, evaluation, etc.)
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 10, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, insurance plan extension, and renewals for educational programs, followed by discussion and possible action on band uniforms, a budget amendment, and a finance update. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, with possible action afterward.
- Approval of May 13 and May 27, 2024, meeting minutes
- Extension of RFP 24-002 for student athletic and voluntary insurance for 2024-2025
- Renewal of Communities in Schools service agreement for 2024-2025
- Purchase of band uniforms for Somerset High School
- Budget Amendment #4 to the 2023-2024 General Operating Budget
Special Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve two action items: installation of cooling tower motors and fan blades at ZECLA by E3 Entegral Solutions Inc., and approval of a health insurance plan for district employees. The board will also enter closed session to deliberate personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- Cooling tower motors and fan blades installation at ZECLA by E3 Entegral Solutions Inc.
- Health insurance plan for District employees
- Closed session per Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Possible action on appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officer/employee
Regular Meeting
The Somerset Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports, as well as action items on a budget amendment, a graduation venue rental, and several memoranda of understanding. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including contract renewals and pending litigation, before returning to open session for any necessary votes.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #3 to the 2023-2024 General Operating Budget
- Rental agreement with Freeman Coliseum for 2024 Somerset High School Graduation
- Memorandum of Understanding with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching for TAP services
- Tytocare Memorandum of Understanding between University Health and Somerset ISD
- Closed session discussion of pending litigation: Somerset ISD v. American Interiors, Inc., Gramma Construction Company, Cause No. 2019-CI-18249
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Key action items include approving the purchase and installation of cameras and forced-entry resistant film, adopting new curricula (Ramsey Education, Learning.com, SAVVAS science), and extending the financial consultant's services. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters, then reconvene to take possible action.
- Purchase and installation of cameras
- Purchase and installation of forced-entry resistant film on windows
- Approval of Ramsey Education personal finance curriculum for Somerset High School
- Approval of Learning.com Technology Applications curriculum for grades K-8
- Approval of SAVVAS science curriculum
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Action items include approving a rental agreement with Freeman Coliseum for the 2024 high school graduation, a budget amendment to the 2023-2024 general operating budget, and memoranda of understanding with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching and University Health. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, contract renewals, and pending litigation.
- Approval of rental agreement with Freeman Coliseum for 2024 Somerset High School Graduation
- Approval of Budget Amendment #3 to the 2023-2024 General Operating Budget
- Approval of 2024-2025 MOU with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching for TAP Services
- Approval of Tytocare MOU between University Health and Somerset ISD
- Closed session on personnel, teacher contract renewals, and litigation (Somerset ISD v. American Interiors, Inc.)
Special Board Meeting and Board of Trustees Team of Eight Workshop
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special session and Team of Eight training workshop. The board will enter closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, then return to open session to take possible action on that matter. Following this, the board will participate in a required continuing education workshop for board members.
- Closed session to deliberate personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Possible action on appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
- Team of Eight Training workshop for board member continuing education, presented by Attorney Juan J. Cruz
- Meeting held at Somerset High School Performing Arts Center, 7650 S. Loop 1604, Somerset, TX
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Action items include approving a legal services contract with JCA LAW, PPLC, a resolution on accountability, and renewing administrator contracts for 2024-2025. The board will also hear updates on an energy savings contract, the education foundation, and district finances, and will enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of legal services contract with JCA LAW, PPLC
- Approval of impact of charter school expansions: Harmony Public Schools - South Texas & Somerset Academies of Texas
- Review of Energy Savings Performance Contract with E3
- Resolution in Support of a Fair and Transparent Accountability System
- Renewal of Somerset ISD administrator contracts for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Somerset ISD Board will meet to discuss several district updates, including academic performance reports and budget planning. Key items include potential classroom phone installations and final payments for the Performing Arts Center construction.
- Purchase and installation of Cisco IP Phones in every classroom
- Final payment to General Contractor for Performing Arts Center and Fine Arts Building renovations
- Extension of Assessment Intervention Management, LLC for the 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Budget Planning Calendar
- Review of the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Special Board Meeting & Board of Trustees Workshop
The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and workshop. The board will consider approving the purchase of football uniforms for the 2024-2025 season, and will discuss staffing, board and superintendent goals, ZECLA and CTE visioning, leave policy, and general visioning and planning.
- Discussion and possible action on football uniform purchase for 2024-2025 season
- Somerset ISD staffing review
- Board and superintendent goals discussion
- ZECLA and CTE visioning
- Leave policy review
Regular Meeting
The Somerset Independent School District Board of Trustees will review a district-wide finance update and hear a presentation from the Somerset Historical Society. The meeting also includes potential actions regarding the employment or discipline of public officers or employees.
- District finance update presentation
- Somerset Historical Society presentation
- Approval of December 11, 2023, meeting minutes
- Approval of Texas Association of School 2024 Governance Camp attendance
- Discussion regarding appointment, employment, or discipline of employees