Spearman ISD public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider the 2023-2024 district and campus improvement plans. The meeting includes discussions on policy updates, a depository contract extension, and the evaluation of the superintendent.

• Approval of the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan and Campus Plans
• Acceptance of a $25,000 Ag Booster donation for an ag trailer
• Discussion and possible approval of an ag trailer purchase
• Approval of Policy Update 122
• Consideration of a shop heater proposal

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed executive session to deliberate and evaluate the superintendent's duties and performance related to the student code of conduct and board policies, with possible employment action. The board may take action after reconvening in open session.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel matters)
• Deliberation on superintendent's performance regarding student code of conduct
• Possible employment action related to superintendent

The provided minutes record the agenda for a special meeting, including an executive session to discuss the superintendent's performance. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes are recorded in the document.

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) and consider several action items, including approving the amended District of Innovation Plan, reinstating the SHAC committee, and discussing the purchase of lamb/pig enclosures and dedication of school funds for the ag trailer. The agenda also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing on district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
• Approve amended District of Innovation Plan recommended by DEIC
• Reinstate SHAC committee and approve members
• Discuss purchase of lamb/pig enclosures
• Discuss dedication of school funds for ag trailer

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including the recognition of students and employees of the month. However, the document does not record the final outcomes, votes, or specific decisions made for the action items listed.

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and possibly take action on fleet inventory replacement plans and the district's hiring and nepotism policy. The agenda also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and reports on enrollment and finances.

• Discuss and consider fleet inventory replacement plans
• Discussion and possible action on district's hiring and nepotism policy
• Approve minutes of September 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Ratification of bills
• Year-to-date tax revenue analysis and budget function compilation

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold two public hearings: one on the proposed 2023-2024 Return to School Policy and another on the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). The board will also consider approving a resolution to accept chaplains as volunteers, review the investment policy, and discuss the athletic fundraiser. Several routine consent items and recognitions are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2023-2024 Return to School Policy
• Public hearing on district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
• Resolution to accept chaplains as volunteers (SB 763)
• Annual review of investment policy
• Approve Student Transfer List F

The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting

The Spearman ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and adopt the 2023-2024 budget and tax rates, following a public hearing. The board will also consider several administrative items, including student transfers, stipends, and a resolution on nonbusiness days. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing on 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate
• Adopt 2023-2024 budget by function
• Adopt 2023-2024 tax rates (M&O and I&S)
• Approve 2023-2024 stipend list
• Approve budget amendments for 2022-2023

The board held a special meeting to adopt the 2023-2024 budget by function and set the total tax rate at $1.0065. Other actions included approving a student transfer list, a stipend list, and the 2023 nonbusiness days calendar.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Tax Rates: $0.8232 for Maintenance & Operation and $0.1833 for Interest & Sinking (Total: $1.0065)
• Adopted District's Budget By Function for 2023-2024
• Approved Resolution Levying Taxes
• Approved Student Transfer List E
• Approved 2023-2024 Stipend List
• Approved Budget Amendments for 2022-2023
• Approved Resolution Designating Nonbusiness Days for 2023 (Oct 9; Nov 20, 21, 22, 24; Dec 21, 22, 27, 28, 29)

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including approving a fuel bid, stipend list, and student transfers. The board will also discuss the certified tax values, review a proposed budget, and set a date for a public meeting on the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. Additionally, they will consider a resolution regarding armed security officers on campus and a resolution authorizing designated employees to carry firearms on district property.

• Consider action on fuel bid for 6-month period beginning 9/1/23 through 2/28/24
• Approve 2023-2024 stipend list
• Review of certified tax values and impact on district
• Consider and approve proposed rate for 2023-2024 budget and tax rates notice
• Resolution regarding armed security officer on every campus (Texas Education Code 37.0814)

The board met to discuss the 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rates, including setting a date for a public meeting. The session included reviews of professional employee contracts and a resolution regarding firearms on district property. No vote tallies were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved minutes of the July 24, 2023, Regular meeting
• Approved Student Transfer List D
• Approved changes to DNA (Local) Policy regarding teacher performance appraisal evaluation
• Approved 2023-2024 stipend list
• Approved professional employee contract for Hailey Musgrave
• Considered professional contract for Assistant Elementary Principal Cayla Schroeder
• Considered resolution regarding authorization for designated employees to carry and store firearms on district property

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including a public hearing on the ESSA (Title 1) program, consent items, and multiple action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023-2024 budget, student and adult cafeteria prices, milk bid, auditor, insurance plans, and various contracts. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and approve new professional employee contracts.

• Public hearing on ESSA (Title 1) program
• Approve milk bid for 2023-2024
• Approve property and casualty insurance plan with TASB
• Approve TASB Worker's Compensation Plan
• Budget workshop for 2023-2024

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.

Special Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve contracts for new professional employees. The board will first convene in open session, then move into a closed executive session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, before reconvening to take action on the contracts.

• Consider and approve contracts for new professional employees
• Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
• Public comment / open forum

The board met for a special session to discuss staffing and professional employee contracts. The record lists the consideration of a 10-month dual assignment probationary contract for Kendall Snead, but does not record a final vote or outcome.

• Considered 10-month dual assignment probationary contract for Kendall Snead (outcome not recorded)

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent items, recognitions, and several action items. Key discussions include approving instructional materials, policy updates, a student accident insurance policy, and a professional development plan. The board will also conduct workshops on salary schedules and the preliminary budget for the upcoming year, and will enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Approve Instructional Material Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2023-2024
• Approve Policy Update 121
• Select and approve district's student accident insurance policy
• Workshop on salary schedules for professional, support, and auxiliary staff
• Presentation and discussion on preliminary budget expenditures and revenues

The Board approved employment contracts for three new professional staff members and accepted four resignations. The meeting also included discussions on the 2023-2024 professional development plan and student accident insurance.

• Approved contracts for Abby Pipkin (JH ELA), Julie Pittman (JH SS/PE), and Helen Landers (Asst. Band)
• Accepted resignations of Susi Seaman (JH ELA), Ferlin Seaman (Coach/PE), Jenna Williams (HS Science/Coach), and Jacob Sexton (Asst. Band)

Special Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session, including staffing and professional employee contracts. After reconvening, the board will consider approving the posting of a Coach/Teacher position and approving contracts for new professional employees.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
• Approval of posting a Coach/Teacher position
• Consideration and approval of contracts for new professional employees

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 6, 2023 election results, swear in newly elected members, and reorganize by electing new officers. The board will also consider several action items, including approving a student transfer list, appointing a director to the Hansford County Appraisal District Board, and approving a depository contract for district funds.

• Canvass May 6, 2023 election and declare winners
• Swear in newly elected board members and elect new officers
• Accept donations: $4,000 for Adult ESL, $408 for football sign, $3,000 for fine arts
• Approve student transfer list for 2023-2024
• Consider depository contract for Spearman ISD funds

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a contract with Hansford County for election equipment use, act on the District Educational Improvement Committee's recommended 2023-2024 academic calendar, and consider contract renewals for professional certified personnel. The agenda also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and reports.

• Contract with Hansford County for election equipment for May 6, 2023 board election
• 2023-2024 district academic and instructional calendar recommendation
• Contract renewals for professional certified personnel
• Resignation of Rhonda Smith
• Year-to-date tax revenue analysis and budget compilation

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider allegations of safety concerns, educator misconduct, and misuse of district funds, and may take action on issuing a public statement. The board will also deliberate in closed session on the employment of the Girls Athletic Coordinator, Athletic Director, and Superintendent.

• Closed session deliberation on duties, performance, evaluation, and employment of Girls Athletic Coordinator, Athletic Director, and Superintendent
• Consideration of allegations related to potential safety concerns of staff and students, alleged educator misconduct, and misuse of school district funds
• Possible action on issuance of a public statement in response to allegations reported February 23, 2023 and by Hansford County Reporter-Statesman on March 2, 2023

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Meeting

The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, consent items, and several action items. The board will consider approving policy updates, fuel bids for March through August 2023, and the early cash-out of a scholarship CD. Following an executive session, the board will act on the resignation of the assistant superintendent and contract extensions for principals and coaches.

• Approve Update 120
• Approve changes to Policy FFAC (Local) Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment
• Consider action on fuel bid(s) for March through August 2023
• Discuss and approve early cash out of the Helen Etter Scholarship CD and reinvestment
• Consider and act on resignation of the Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Operations

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Spearman ISD school board. The agenda includes training on the TEAM of 8 and EIOS programs, followed by a closed executive session under the Texas Open Meetings Act for matters such as personnel, student discipline, and legal consultation. The board may take action after the closed session.

• TEAM of 8 and EIOS training
• Executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act
• Possible action following closed session

The minutes for the January 5, 2023, special meeting record only procedural items and an agenda for training and executive session. No votes, approvals, or substantive actions were documented.