Divide ISD public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing
The Divide ISD school board is holding a public hearing to present the district's 2022-2023 School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) report, which received a rating of A = Superior Achievement based on 2021-2022 data. The meeting includes a presentation, an opportunity for public comments on the report, and then adjournment.
- Presentation of the 2022-2023 FIRST rating of A = Superior Achievement
- Public comments on the School FIRST report
Regular Meeting
The Divide ISD school board is meeting to handle routine business and several financial action items. They will consider approving minutes and paying bills, designating non-business days, a longevity/retention stipend, and reinvesting CDs at higher rates. The board will also discuss the economic impact of the Texas Legislature's lack of action on school funding.
- Consider and approve payment of bills and invoices for 11/01/2023 to 11/30/2023
- Designate 10 non-business days for 2023 school year for HB 3033 (PIA)
- Consider and approve a longevity/retention stipend
- Consider and approve cashing in CDs at SSBT and reinvesting at higher rates
- Discussion of economic impact of Texas Legislature's lack of action on school funding
Regular Meeting
The Divide ISD Board of Trustees will review various district updates, including event outcomes and facility installation status. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding votes cast for the Kerr County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Update on the 2023 Annual Wild Game Dinner
- Details on the 2023 Divide ISD Thanksgiving Luncheon
- Status update on front entry gate fabrication and installation
- Approval of bills and invoices from 09/14/2023 through 11/02/2023
- Resolution of votes cast to elect directors for the Kerr County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Public Hearing to Discuss Proposed 2023 Tax Rates
The Divide Independent School District is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023 tax rate that will be recommended for adoption. The meeting includes a call to order, pledge, open forum, the hearing itself, and public comment. No specific tax rate figures are provided in the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023 tax rate
- Open forum for visitors
- Public comment/questions session
The provided minutes for the September 20, 2023, public hearing to discuss proposed 2023 tax rates contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Divide ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving the 2023 Maintenance & Operations tax rate of $0.708 per $100 valuation, authorizing the superintendent to purchase a vehicle not exceeding $66,000, and approving payments for August-September 2023. The board will also receive information on delayed TEA accountability ratings, entry gate status, and financial reports.
- Resolution to adopt 2023 M&O tax rate of $0.708 per $100 valuation
- Approve superintendent vehicle purchase up to $66,000
- Approve bills/invoices for 08/22/2023-08/31/2023 and 09/01/2023-09/14/2023
- Approve minutes from Aug 24, 2023 regular meeting and budget hearing
- Discussion on refund of recapture overpayment and FY2024 preliminary finance
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing
The Divide ISD school board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 general budget before it is recommended for adoption. The agenda includes opening procedures, visitor welcome, public comments, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 general budget
- Open forum for public comments and questions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Divide ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including the FY 2024 general fund budget, budget amendments, TASB Policy Update 121, and a resolution not to hire a security officer. The board will also consider allowing chaplains to provide voluntary support to students and discuss a first-ever formal district policy review.
- Consider and approve FY 2024 Divide ISD General Fund Budget
- Consider and adopt TASB Policy Update 121 (7 policies)
- Consider allowing chaplains to provide voluntary student support
- Adopt resolution not to hire a security officer due to lack of personnel
- Approve contract with Ingram ISD for grades 7-12 attendance
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Divide ISD school board is meeting to consider renewing its contract with Leakey ISD for administrative, business, and human resource services at $97,000 for 2023-2024, a 10% increase. They will also vote on adopting a District of Innovation plan, granting the superintendent final hiring authority, and approving routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes updates on a fence project and capital improvements, plus a presentation on preliminary property values.
- Renew Leakey ISD services contract at $97,000/year (10% increase)
- Adopt District of Innovation plan
- Give superintendent final hiring authority through 10/1/2023
- Approve May invoice from Leakey ISD for services
- Approve bills and invoices for 04/26/2023–05/24/2023
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
Regular Meeting
The Divide ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, the District Improvement Plan, and a list of campus guardians. The board will also discuss a fence project update and a proposed District of Innovation Plan, and enter closed session to deliberate security personnel or devices.
- Consider and approve 2023-2024 school calendar
- Consider and approve 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan
- Consider and approve list of campus guardians (closed session)
- Update on fence project
- Review proposed District of Innovation Plan
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the regular meeting, including the 2023-2024 school calendar and district improvement plan. However, the document does not record the outcomes, votes, or specific decisions made for these items.
Regular Meeting
The provided document is an agenda or a list of items for consideration rather than completed minutes. It does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions made during the meeting.
Public Hearing to Discuss Divide ISD becoming a District of Innovation
The board held a public hearing to consider developing an innovation plan. The meeting included a discussion and action item to approve a committee to develop a District of Innovation Plan, but the provided minutes do not record the outcome of that vote.
Orientation to the Code Training Meeting
This is a single-item agenda for a training meeting. The Divide ISD school board will hold an orientation to the code, listed as an action item. No other business is scheduled.
- Orientation to the Code training for all School Board Members
The meeting consisted of Orientation to the Code training for all School Board Members. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded.
Regular Meeting/ Board training
The Divide ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular meeting and board training. They will hear a presentation and vote on the annual financial audit, consider a resolution asking Kerr County to abandon a piece of Divide School Road, and adopt several policy updates. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving bills and minutes.
- Presentation and approval of annual financial and compliance report for fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2022, by Neffendorf & Blocker, P.C.
- Resolution requesting Kerr County Commissioners' Court to abandon a piece of Divide School Road
- Adoption of TASB Policy Update 120, including local policies on elections, revenue sources, emergency plans, insurance, grievances, and student discipline
- Approval of bills and invoices for Nov. 5, 2022 – Jan. 9, 2023
- Resolution to update signature cards at SSBT, removing John Seymour and adding Cenisa Crider
The provided document is an agenda for a regular meeting and board training. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made on the listed items.