Buffalo ISD public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD board will meet December 16, 2024 to discuss and possibly approve the 2023-2024 financial audit report, accept electronic bids for construction projects, and set legislative priorities. The agenda also includes routine items such as campus reports, a financial audit report from Pattillo, Brown & Hill, and a superintendent’s report.
- Approve 2023-2024 financial audit report
- Accept electronic bids for Buffalo ISD construction proposals
- Approve legislative priorities for Buffalo ISD
- Review monthly tax report (EXHIBIT B)
- Review financial investment cash flow summary
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting.
Regular Called Meeting
The board will discuss funding and spending authority for a Safety Grant to improve doors and phone/PA systems. Other agenda items include a bond kickoff presentation and a bilingual/ESL waiver for 2024-2025.
- Spending authority for Safety Grant and matching funds for doors and phones/PA systems not to exceed $500,000.00
- Budget amendment to fund the Safety Grant
- Bilingual/ESL waiver for 2024-2025
- Bond kickoff presentation by Gallagher Construction
- Superintendent evaluation tool approval
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Special Called Meeting-Canvassing Bond Election
The board will meet to discuss and potentially adopt an order to canvass the election returns from the November 5, 2024, Bond Election.
- Canvassing of November 5, 2024, Bond Election returns
The provided minutes record a special called meeting for the canvassing of a bond election. No substantive decisions, vote tallies, or specific outcomes are detailed in the text.
Regular Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports and several financial approvals. Key items include setting a date to canvass November 5 bond election returns and funding for elevator repairs.
- Approval of a date for canvassing the November 5, 2024, Bond Election returns
- Budget amendment and payment for elevator repair at the Upper Junior High
- Approval of employee retention incentives for December 2024
- Renewal of the TASB Risk Management Fund
- Closed session regarding real property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Called Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve joint services contracts with the Leon County and Freestone County Elections Administrators. The meeting also includes a bond funding update from Frost Bank and standard administrative reports.
- Joint Services Contract with Leon County Elections Administrator
- Joint Services Contract with Freestone County Elections Administrator
- Bond Funding Update by Lucas Janda of Frost Bank
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly approve the annual budget for the fiscal year starting September 1, 2024, set the tax rate for 2024-2025, and approve fuel bids for the same period. The board will also review administrative reports, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider budget amendments, adjunct faculty agreements, and policy updates.
- Approve 2024-2025 budget (Sept 1, 2024–Aug 31, 2025)
- Adopt ordinance to set 2024-2025 tax rate
- Approve fuel bids for 2024-2025
- Approve adjunct faculty agreements with Leon County 4-H, Freestone County 4-H, and Buffalo Little Dribblers
- Approve resolutions recognizing Leon County Extension, Freestone County Extension, and Buffalo Little Dribblers as extra-curricular activities
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting.
Public Hearing
The board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 period.
- Public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting minutes.
Special Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss community survey results and the possibility of calling a bond election. The meeting includes potential actions to hire bond counsel and set dates for public hearings on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate.
- Possible action to call a bond election
- Possible approval of Powell Law Group, LLP and Haynes & Boone, LLP as Co-Bond Counsel
- Proposal of tax rate for 2024-2025
- Setting of public hearing date for 2024-2025 budget and tax rate
- Presentation of community online survey by Gallagher Construction
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD board will meet July 15 to discuss and possibly approve multiple handbooks, policy updates, and budget items for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting includes routine procedural items and administrative reports, but no major new spending or zoning decisions are listed.
- Approve 2024-25 Campus, Employee, Daycare, Transportation, and Athletic Handbooks
- Approve 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct Handbooks
- Approve 2024-25 Business Office and Grants Procedures manual
- Approve District and Campus Improvement Plans for 2024-25
- Approve budget amendment(s) for 2024-25
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the July 15, 2024, meeting.
Special Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly approve three items: a quote to repair the high school main gym floor, a quote for purchasing a new school bus, and budget amendment #3. The meeting also includes routine opening exercises and adjournment.
- Approve quote to repair HS main gym floor
- Approve quote for purchasing a new school bus
- Approve budget amendment #3
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Public Hearing
The Buffalo ISD Board is holding a public hearing for informational purposes under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), with an opportunity for public comment. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering quorum, session call, notice certification, prayer, and pledges.
- Required ESSA informational hearing with public comment
- Certification of public notice
- Prayer and moment of reflection
- Pledge of Allegiance (National & State)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for minutes that are not displayed in the text.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular called meeting to discuss and possibly approve the 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan and a proposal for high school parking improvements/repairs. The agenda also includes routine items like board minutes, a monthly tax report, and a financial report, plus a first read of a TASB local policy update.
- Discussion and possible action on high school parking improvements/repair proposal
- Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan
- TASB Local Policy Update 123 - First Read
- Minutes of May 20, 2024 board meeting
- Monthly Tax Report (EXHIBIT B) and Financial Report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will consider approving Region 6 contracts for 2024-2025, establishing a voluntary retirement savings plan, approving a safety grant for an access control system, and other administrative matters. The agenda also includes installing board members, electing officers, and hearing reports from the superintendent and high school.
- Approve Region 6 contracts for 2024-2025
- Establish Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan under 457(b)
- Approve safety grant purchase of Access Control System for exterior doors
- Approve bank signature cards for campus and student activity accounts
- Approve missed school day waiver for inclement weather
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title without minutes text.
Special Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly approve the purchase of a district vehicle. The agenda includes opening procedures, the vehicle purchase item, and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action to approve district vehicle purchase
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting minutes.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and take possible action on several items related to the Future Facilities Project, including selecting an architect, construction delivery method, and Construction Manager-Agent, as well as adopting a prevailing wage rate. The board will also consider a budget amendment, technology purchase, instructional materials adoption, worker's compensation bid, electricity contract negotiation, school calendar amendment, and an ESSER retention incentive. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes, a monthly tax report, and a financial report.
- Select architect for Buffalo ISD Future Facilities Project
- Select construction delivery method for Future Facilities Project
- Select Construction Manager-Agent for Future Facilities Project
- Adopt prevailing wage rate for Future Facilities Project
- Approve Budget Amendment #2
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the April 15, 2024, meeting.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular called meeting with administrative reports, consent agenda items, and possible action on TEKS certification and IMA allotment for 2024-2025. The board will also enter closed session to discuss teacher, nurse, and counselor contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, with possible action afterward.
- Architect service presentation for future projects by Goodwin, Lasiter, & Strong
- Property value study appeal update by Robert Myers
- Board training on bond and construction projects by Powell Law Group
- Discussion and possible action to approve TEKS Certification and IMA Allotment for 2024-2025
- Consideration and possible action to approve teacher, nurse, and counselor contracts for 2024-2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the March 25, 2024, meeting.
Special Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine opening exercises (quorum, prayer, pledges) and a facilities update presented by Lucas Janda (Frost Bank financial advisor) and Robb Sidebottom (Gallagher Construction Services). The meeting is expected to adjourn after the update.
- Facilities update by Lucas Janda (Frost Bank) and Robb Sidebottom (Gallagher Construction Services)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular called meeting to discuss and possibly approve the 2024-2025 school calendar, cheer and Bison Belle constitution amendments, an audit firm agreement, and employee retention stipends. The board will also consider election-related items and policy changes, and will enter closed session to discuss superintendent recommendations for administrative contracts.
- Approve 2024-2025 school calendar
- Approve audit firm agreement for 2024-2025
- Approve Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancelation for election
- Amend DC(local) policy on Superintendent's authority to employ contractual personnel
- Set 2024-2025 employee retention stipends
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to approved minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Special Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly authorize the Superintendent to negotiate a contract with Afresh Visions Enterprise for a renovation project at the Elementary cafeteria. The board will also consider approving budget amendment #1. The meeting includes standard opening exercises and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action to authorize Superintendent to negotiate contract with Afresh Visions Enterprise for Elementary cafeteria renovation
- Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendment #1
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Called Meeting
The Buffalo ISD board will consider calling a trustee election for May 4, 2024, setting a ballot position drawing date, and approving a joint polling place agreement with the City of Buffalo. They will also consider purchasing a forklift, a modified state assessment testing days waiver, and a resolution on chaplain services. The board will enter closed session to evaluate the superintendent and may act on the superintendent's contract afterward.
- Order to Call for Trustee Election - May 4, 2024
- Joint Polling Place Agreement with the City of Buffalo
- Purchase of a forklift
- Modified Schedule State Assessment Testing Days Waiver Application
- Resolution on chaplain employment/volunteer services
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or substantive decisions made during the January 22, 2024, meeting.