Spearman ISD public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and decide on authorizing specific school employees to carry and store firearms on district property. Other actions include approving instructional materials for human sexuality and reviewing student transfers.
- Resolution to authorize designated employees to carry and store firearms on district property
- Approval of SHAC recommendations for 2024-2025 human sexuality instructional materials
- Approval of Student Transfer List E
- Consideration of a contract for a new professional employee
- Acceptance of resignations for professional certified personnel
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
November Regular Meeting
The Spearman ISD board will meet on November 13, 2024, to act on several items including reinstating the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), approving a resolution for human sexuality curriculum materials, and approving a legal services agreement with Walsh Gallegos Law Firm. The board will also discuss facility improvement needs and approve district improvement plans for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approve reinstatement of SHAC committee and members
- Approve resolution to convene SHAC for human sexuality curriculum materials recommendation
- Approve District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans for 2024-2025
- Consider and approve legal service agreement with Walsh Gallegos Law Firm
- Discuss and approve superintendent's appraisal instrument and evaluation timelines
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists entirely of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.
October 2024 Regular Board Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report for 2023-2024. Members will also consider legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session and discuss various staffing and facility updates.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
- Resolution regarding legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
- Discussion on providing snacks for Gus Birdwell students
- Proposed addition of Swim Coach and Testing Coordinator stipends
- Discussion on capital/facility improvement projects, including track follow-up
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. There are no records of discussions, motions, or decisions made during the October 16, 2024, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Spearman ISD board will meet to conduct routine business including approving minutes, ratifying bills, and accepting donations. Two action items stand out: an annual review of the district’s investment policy and a resolution to designate non-business days for the remainder of 2024 while delegating similar authority to the superintendent for 2025.
- Approve minutes from August 12 and August 26 meetings
- Accept $2,382.39 donation of wireless headsets from Spearman Lynx Boosters
- Annual review of the Investment Policy
- Approve resolution designating 2024 non-business days and delegate 2025 authority to superintendent
- Closed session to discuss 9/5/24 secure campus alert safety protocols
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 will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024-2025 district budget, tax rates, and related financial actions. They will also consider fuel bids, student transfers, and a resolution to defease outstanding obligations.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rates
- Consider fuel bid for September 2024 through February 2025
- Approve student transfer list D
- Adopt district budget by function for 2024-2025
- Adopt 2024-2025 maintenance & operation and interest & sinking tax rates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review proposed expenditures, revenues, and certified tax values. They intend to approve a proposed tax rate for public notice and set a date for a public meeting regarding the 2024-2025 district budget.
- Proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate discussion
- Approval of Student Transfer List C
- Resolution on 4-H organization extracurricular status and county agent adjunct status
- Acceptance of overage from Hansford County Tax Assessor for property at 116 S Hazelwood
- Review of year-to-date tax revenue and budget function compilation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The board will meet to approve adult cafeteria pricing for the 2024-2025 school year. Members will also discuss the 2024-2025 district stipend list, including a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of adult cafeteria prices for 2024-2025
- Discussion of 2024-2025 District Stipend List
- Update on insurance claim #26
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Spearman ISD board will meet July 25 to act on purchasing district vehicles, approve cafeteria prices for 2024–25, and review policy manuals. Routine items include approving prior meeting minutes, ratifying bills, and setting dates for the August meeting.
- Approve purchase of district vehicles
- Approve student and adult cafeteria prices for 2024–25
- Approve student transfer list B
- Approve 2024–25 milk bid
- Approve district code of conduct and discipline management plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Spearman ISD board will meet to discuss and vote on several financial and administrative items, including approval of 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans, insurance contracts, and district contributions to employee health insurance. The board will also consider new employee contracts, stipends, and pay increases for administrators and staff.
- Consider and approve 403(b) retirement plan written consent agreement
- Consider and approve 457(b) retirement plan written consent agreement
- Approve property and casualty insurance plans with TASB
- Approve TASB worker's compensation plan
- Discuss and approve 2024-2025 district stipend list
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent items, informational reports, and action items. Key actions include selecting a student accident insurance policy, discussing the transportation fleet and purchasing plan, approving the 2024-2025 professional development plan, and conducting workshops on salary schedules and the new year budget. The board will also consider granting the superintendent authority to hire certified employees during the summer and will enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Select and approve district's student accident insurance policy
- Discussion of district transportation fleet inventory and purchasing plan
- Workshop on district salary schedules for professional, support, and auxiliary staff
- Presentation and discussion of new year budget workshop
- Consider granting superintendent authority to hire certified professional employees during June, July, and August
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to swear in a newly elected member, consider retirement plan agreements, discuss personnel and security matters in closed session, and take action on a firearms policy and employee contracts.
- Swear in newly elected board member Abby Pipkin
- Interlocal agreement with Region 10 ESC for 401(a) retirement plan
- Adoption of nonstandardized governmental profit sharing/401(k) plan
- Resolution to authorize designated employees to carry firearms on district property
- Accept resignations and approve contracts for professional employees
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 4, 2024 election results, swear in newly elected members, and reorganize by electing new officers. The board will also consider approving a student transfer list, implementing the Staying Safe curriculum, and discussing personnel policies. Consent items include approving minutes, ratifying bills, and accepting gifts or donations.
- Canvass May 4, 2024 election and declare winners
- Swear in newly elected board members and elect new officers
- Approve student transfer list A
- Approve implementation of Staying Safe curriculum
- Ratification of bills (attachment: DFin1800YtdCheckReg_2024-05-07_12-34)
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 is holding a special meeting to consider and approve contracts for the athletic director, head football coach, and a supplemental contract for the superintendent. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening in open session for the votes.
- Consider and approve contract for Athletic Director
- Consider and approve contract for Head Football Coach
- Approve supplemental contract of the Superintendent
- Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
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 school board is meeting to handle routine business, recognitions, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a tax collection contract with Hansford County, considering a request for additional state aid for the Palo Duro Wind Project, and acting on a bid for tax-sale property. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a contract for a new superintendent, Mr. James Layman.
- Approve contract for tax collection with Hansford County Tax Assessor-Collector (Oct 1, 2024 – Sep 30, 2025)
- Consider request for additional state aid for ad valorem tax credit for Palo Duro Wind Project
- Possible action on bid for struck-off property: Lot 6, Block 4, F.W. Maize Subdivision, Spearman
- Approve ESL and migrant summer school staffing plans
- Consider and approve contract for new superintendent Mr. James Layman
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The Spearman ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider naming a lone finalist for superintendent, reviewing and accepting an ag trailer proposal, and approving a written consent agreement for a 401(a) plan. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene for any necessary action.
- Consider action on naming superintendent lone finalist
- Review and accept ag trailer proposal and pricing
- Approve written consent agreement for 401(a) plan, designating plan administrator and named fiduciary
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Spearman ISD board will consider the District Educational Improvement Committee's recommendation for the 2024-2025 academic and instructional calendar, review and accept an ag trailer proposal and pricing, and act on contract renewals, new contracts, and resignations for professional certified personnel. The meeting also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and an executive session for personnel matters and a scholarship selection.
- 2024-2025 district academic and instructional calendar recommendation
- Ag trailer proposal and pricing review
- Contract renewals for professional certified personnel
- Contracts for new professional employees
- Resignation(s) of professional certified personnel
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 interview superintendent candidates. The board will convene in open session, then move into a closed executive session under Texas law to conduct the interviews, and may take action afterward.
- Interview superintendent candidate(s)
- Executive session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Possible action following closed session
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 and take action on a voluntary retirement agreement with Superintendent Dan Gist. The board will first discuss the matter in executive session under Texas law for personnel and attorney consultation, then reconvene in open session to vote. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Consideration and action on a voluntary retirement agreement with Superintendent Dan Gist
- Executive session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074) and attorney consultation (551.071)
- Public comment / open forum
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Spearman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action on fuel bids for March through August 2024, and will discuss and potentially vote on extending professional contracts for principals and coaches. The agenda also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and informational reports from the superintendent.
- Consider action on fuel bid(s) for March through August 2024
- Consider and action on extension of professional contracts for high school, junior high, elementary, and assistant elementary and junior high principals
- Consider and action on extension of professional contract for the athletic director / head football coach
- Consider and action on extension of professional contract for girls coordinator / head girls basketball coach / teacher
- Year-to-date tax revenue analysis and budget function compilation (consent items)
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 discuss and potentially vote on extending the superintendent's employment contract. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the matter, then reconvene in open session to take action if appropriate.
- Consider action on extension of superintendent's employment contract
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
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 its regular meeting on January 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider accepting the resignation of board member Samantha Wilkerson, approve an order for the May 4, 2024 school board election, and order a special election for the unexpired trustee term. They will also review and approve the district's financial audit for 2022-2023, and discuss the superintendent's evaluation and possible contract extension in closed session.
- Accept resignation of board member Samantha Wilkerson
- Approve order of election for May 4, 2024 school board election
- Order special election for unexpired trustee term
- Review and approve district financial audit for 2022-2023
- Discuss superintendent's appraisal and contract extension
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.