Refugio ISD public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular December meeting, covering routine reports, consent agenda items, and several action items. Key decisions include approving payment applications for the Refugio High School auditorium and re-roof project, updating the stipend schedule, and adopting the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve payment of invoices to BWA Architects
- Discuss and approve pay applications for Refugio High School auditorium and re-roof project
- Approve update to stipend schedule
- Consider and approve budget amendments for 2023-2024
- Consider and approve Refugio ISD District Improvement Plan for 2023-2024
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a meeting header.
Strategic Planning Committee
The Refugio ISD Strategic Planning Committee is meeting to discuss District Improvement Plans and review the ESSER RIPICS plan and use of funds. The agenda also includes welcoming new members and setting the next meeting date.
- Review of District Improvement Plans
- Review of ESSER RIPICS Plan and ESSER Use of Funds
- Welcome new members
- Set date of next meeting
The minutes record the agenda items for the meeting, including a review of District Improvement Plans and ESSER funds. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the document.
Special Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Texas Strategic Leadership Program, hear district reports including the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, and vote on approving that report. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the employment of probationary contract employees for the 2023-2024 school year, and may take action on those items afterward.
- Approve Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended August 31, 2023
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal)
- Employment of probationary contract employees for 2023-2024 school year
- Employment of probationary contract employees for GSEC Special Education Cooperative for 2023-2024 school year
- Texas Strategic Leadership Program presentation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
November Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees will meet on November 13, 2023, to discuss and vote on several items, including pay applications for the high school auditorium and re-roof project, and to cast votes for appraisal district boards. The board will also consider the District Improvement Plan, approve a stipend schedule update, and hold a closed session for personnel matters. The agenda includes routine reports and consent items.
- Discuss and approve Pay Application(s) for the Refugio High School Auditorium and re-roof project
- Cast votes for Refugio County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Cast votes for Bee County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Cast votes for Victoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Consider and approve the Refugio ISD District Improvement Plan for 2023-2024
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
October Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees is meeting on October 23, 2023, to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report, receive reports on construction and Hurricane Harvey recovery, and consider several action items. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including employment of probationary contract employees.
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
- Discuss and approve payment of invoices to BWA Architects
- Consider and approve budget amendments for 2023-2024 budget
- 2023 Certification of Tax Levy for Refugio ISD
- Consider and approve offering a referral bonus to employees
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
September Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees will meet on September 25, 2023, to hear reports on construction and Hurricane Harvey recovery, campus and district updates, and financial status. The board will also consider accepting a donation from the Refugio ISD Education Foundation, approving an updated Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan, and approving Region 3 contracted services. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including probationary contract employees.
- Accept donation from Refugio ISD Education Foundation
- Approve updated Refugio ISD Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan
- Approve Region 3 Contracted Services
- Construction/Hurricane Harvey Recovery Report
- Closed session on personnel and probationary contracts
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and a title page for the meeting minutes.
August Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 financial plan and proposed tax rate, then consider adopting the operational budget and tax rate. The board will also discuss construction recovery from Hurricane Harvey, approve pay applications for the high school auditorium and re-roof project, and consider a resolution to redeem certain unlimited tax bonds. Several consent agenda items include approving minutes, an adjunct faculty agreement, and a resolution recognizing the 4-H organization.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Discuss and approve pay applications for Refugio High School Auditorium and re-roof project
- Adopt tax rate for 2023-2024 by ordinance
- Resolution authorizing redemption of certain unlimited tax bonds
- Resolution to declare good cause exception for House Bill 3 armed security officer requirement
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the August 31, 2023 meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the HB 3 armed security requirement and a legislative update on school finance, followed by a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters. The board will then reconvene in open session to take any necessary action, including the employment of probationary contract employees for the 2023-2024 school year, including those for the GSEC Special Education Cooperative.
- Discussion of HB 3 armed security requirement
- Legislative update on school finance
- Closed session per Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.075
- Employment of probationary contract employees for 2023-2024
- Employment of probationary contract employees for GSEC Special Education Cooperative
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve several administrative and operational items. These include a preliminary budget for 2023-2024, the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible van, a title change for the Executive Director of Finance and Accountability, and change orders for the Refugio Auditorium Renovation and re-roof project. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including employment of probationary contract employees.
- Preliminary budget for 2023-2024 presented by Lisa Herring, Executive Director of Finance and Accountability
- Purchase of a wheelchair-accessible van
- Consider and approve title change for Executive Director of Finance and Accountability
- Discuss and approve change orders for Refugio Auditorium Renovation and re-roof project
- Closed session for personnel matters and employment of probationary contract employees
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
July Board Agenda
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider the 2023-2024 budget, proposed tax rate, and employee benefit contributions. The agenda also includes reports on Hurricane Harvey recovery construction, school safety, and various administrative approvals for the upcoming school year.
- Public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate for 2023-2024
- Approve payment of invoices to BWA Architects and pay applications for Refugio High School auditorium and re-roof project
- Approve district contribution to employee benefit package for 2023-2024
- Set breakfast and lunch prices for National School Lunch and Breakfast Program
- Consider tuition charge for non-eligible PreK students and stipends/extra duty pay schedule
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
June Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular June meeting, covering routine reports, a public hearing on federal grant funds, and several action items. Key decisions include authorizing a contract with LRG Claims LLC for Hurricane Harvey loss claims, approving pay applications for the high school auditorium and re-roof project, and considering the elimination of early tax payment discounts. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Authorize superintendent to contract with LRG Claims LLC for Hurricane Harvey claims
- Approve pay applications for Refugio High School Auditorium and re-roof project
- Consider eliminating tax discounts for early payment and continuing split payments
- Adopt TASB Policy Update 121
- Public hearing on intent to apply for ESSA Federal Grant Funds
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation from LRG Claims LLC and to discuss and consider purchasing a bus. The board will also discuss a Memorandum of Agreement with Refugio County for the Fairground Tower Equipment Placement project. Following a closed session on personnel matters, the board may take action on hiring probationary contract employees for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Presentation by LRG Claims LLC
- Discuss and consider the purchase of a bus
- Discuss and consider a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Refugio County and Refugio ISD for the Fairground Tower Equipment Placement project
- Closed session on personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074, 551.075)
- Possible employment of probationary contract employees for 2023-2024, including GSEC Special Education Cooperative
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
May Board Agenda
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or votes. It is a procedural record indicating the minutes were approved on May 22, 2023.
Special Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 6, 2023 trustee election for Single Member District #6. The board will also hear the superintendent's report on end-of-year events and may take action on employment matters, including probationary contract employees, following a closed session.
- Canvass results of May 6, 2023 trustee election for Single Member District #6
- Superintendent's report: Last day of school/early release May 25 at 1PM
- Employee Awards May 25 at 2PM
- Graduation May 26 at 7PM
- Possible employment of probationary contract employees for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.
APRIL BOARD AGENDA
The Refugio ISD board will meet on April 24, 2023, to hear reports on construction and Hurricane Harvey recovery, campus and district updates, and to consider several action items. New business includes approving payments to BWA Architects, pay applications and change orders for the high school auditorium renovation and re-roof project, updated costs for the Clean School Bus Rebate program, budget amendments, a tuition reimbursement program for paraprofessionals, and a change to the academic calendar. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including contract renewals and employment for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Approve payment of invoices to BWA Architects
- Approve pay applications and change orders for Refugio High School auditorium renovation and re-roof project
- Consider updated costs for Clean School Bus Rebate program
- Approve 2022-2023 budget amendments
- Adopt resolution for paraprofessional tuition reimbursement program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the April 24, 2023, meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and personnel actions, including decommitting funds previously designated for auditorium construction, amending the budget, approving pay applications for the Distance Learning Center, accepting a donation, and updating compensation schedules for at-will employees. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and employment matters, then reconvene to take any necessary action.
- Decommit funds previously designated for auditorium construction
- Amend the budget as presented
- Discuss and approve Pay Application(s) for the Refugio ISD Distance Learning Center
- Accept donation
- Consider updated costs for Clean School Bus Rebate program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
March Board Agenda
The Refugio ISD board will meet on March 27, 2023, to hear reports on Hurricane Harvey recovery construction, campus and district updates, and financial status. They will consider approving pay applications for the high school auditorium and re-roof project, budget amendments, and cancellation of the trustee election for District #7. The board will also discuss tuition reimbursement for instructional aides and hold a closed session for personnel matters.
- Discuss and approve Pay Application(s) for Refugio High School Auditorium and re-roof project
- Consider and approve budget amendments for 2022-2023 budget
- Order cancellation of trustee election for Single Member District #7 and declare unopposed candidate elected
- Consider and approve Tuition Reimbursement for Instructional Aides attending Hartwell University
- Closed session for employment of probationary contract employees for 2023-2024 school year
The provided document contains no records of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
January Board Meeting
The Refugio ISD Board of Trustees will meet on January 23, 2023, to hear reports on academics, finances, and Hurricane Harvey recovery, and to take action on several items. Key decisions include approving payments and change orders for the high school auditorium renovation and re-roof project, approving an Ideal Impact services agreement, and ordering a trustee election for May 2023. The board will also enter closed session to discuss superintendent evaluation and employment contracts.
- Approve payment of invoices to BWA Architects
- Approve Pay Applications and Change Orders for Refugio High School Auditorium and re-roof project
- Approve Ideal Impact Services and Payment Agreements
- Order general trustee election for single member districts #6 and #7 on May 6, 2023
- Approve engagement letter with Hanson, Waldrop & Uherek, LLP for FY ending Aug 31, 2023
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.