Newcastle Independent School District, TX

PUBLIC MEETING- FOR ADOPTION OF 2026-27 BUDGET AND TAX RATE

The Newcastle Independent School District board will hold a public meeting on August 31, 2026, to discuss and adopt the 2026-27 budget. The agenda includes an open forum for public comment on the proposed Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rates. No specific dollar amounts or detailed line items are listed in the provided agenda text.

• Adoption of 2026-27 Budget
• Adoption of 2026-27 M&O Tax Rate
• Adoption of 2026-27 I&S Tax Rate
• Public Open Forum on proposed budget and tax rates

"Special" Board Meeting

The Newcastle ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve the 2026-2027 budget, adopt a tax rate, and act on budget amendments. The board will also discuss board training, receive updates on facilities and finances, and consider a change to the student dress code regarding facial hair. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.

• Consider and approve the NISD Budget for the 2026–2027 school year
• Resolution adopting M&O tax rate of $0.7264 and I&S tax rate of $0.5000 per $100 valuation, total $1.2264
• Review and consideration of 2025-26 Budget Amendments
• Revise 2026-2027 Student Handbook Dress and Grooming Code regarding facial hair
• Closed session for personnel, real property, and security deliberations

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

The Newcastle ISD board will consider and take action on the 2026-2027 budget, including proposed tax rates for the Interest and Sinking Fund and Maintenance and Operations, as well as salaries for non-step employees. Other action items include approving TASB policy updates, recognizing 4-H as an extracurricular organization, setting cafeteria meal prices for adults and visitors, and authorizing repairs to the football stadium sound system. The board will also hold a budget workshop and discuss potential child care program options.

• Consider and approve a Resolution for an Interest and Sinking Fund tax rate above the minimum debt service rate
• Consider and take action on the M&O tax rate
• Consider and take action on Newcastle ISD salaries for non-step employee funding
• Consider and take possible action to authorize the Superintendent to repair and replace the football stadium sound system
• 2026-2027 cafeteria meal prices for adults and visitors

The Newcastle ISD Board held its regular meeting on August 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The minutes contain only procedural information and no record of any decisions, approvals, or discussions. No substantive actions were taken or reported.

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

The Newcastle ISD Board will discuss construction updates, winter storm insurance, and the 2026-27 student handbook. The board will also consider action on the student code of conduct, a budget amendment, and title company closing documents.

• Review and consideration of 26-27 Student Code of Conduct
• Possible action regarding a budget amendment
• Approval of closing documents from the Title Company
• Consideration of Teacher Appraisal Calendar for 26-27
• Discussion of winter storm damage insurance and construction updates

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

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

The Newcastle Independent School District board will meet June 15, 2026 to consider approving free school meals under the federal Community Eligibility Provision for 2026–27 and appoint voting delegates to the state school boards association assembly. The board will also receive updates on construction, insurance, gym flooring, real estate, personnel, STAAR test results, and summer programs, and hear public input on a federal grant application.

• Vote on Community Eligibility Provision participation for 2026–27 Child Nutrition Program
• Appoint voting delegate and alternate to 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly
• Public input on ESSA federal grant application and compliance report
• Review STAAR and End-of-Course exam results
• Approve minutes of May 18 and June 10 meetings and monthly financials

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

6:00PM "Special" - Newcastle ISD Special Meeting

The Newcastle Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss the potential purchase of real property. The agenda lists discussion and consideration of the purchase under IV.A and an action item under V.A, but no details about the property or price are provided in the public agenda.

• Discuss and consider purchase of real property (IV.A)
• Action item to purchase real property (V.A)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss site eligibility for the 2025-26 community eligibility provision and consider several action items including a budget amendment and facility repairs. The meeting also includes deliberations on real property and personnel in closed session.

• Transfer of $2,000 from the Newcastle Heritage Foundation Fund for Senior Scholarships
• Budget Amendment
• Facility repairs related to winter storm and construction damage claims
• TIA Allotment Spending Plan
• Consideration of SB546

The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a meeting header. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.

6:00PM Discussion Only - Newcastle ISD Meeting

The Newcastle Independent School District board will hold a discussion-only meeting with no formal decisions. Topics include updates on ongoing construction projects and assessment of winter storm damage. The meeting follows standard procedural steps but does not include votes or actionable items.

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

6:00 PM "Special" - Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

The board will certify the results of the May 2, 2026, Trustee Election. The meeting includes the swearing-in of new board members and the selection of board officers.

• Canvass votes of the May 2, 2026, Trustee Election
• Oath of Office to newly elected board members
• Selection of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Consideration of appointing a vacated board member seat

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

Newcastle ISD "Special" Meeting

The Newcastle ISD board will hold a special meeting to accept the resignation of board member Tradd Strawbridge and discuss the process for filling the vacancy. The agenda includes procedural items such as approving prior meeting minutes and a closed session for personnel decisions.

• Consider acceptance of resignation of Board Member Tradd Strawbridge
• Consider the process for filling the board vacancy

The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

The Newcastle Independent School District board will meet on April 20, 2026, to consider routine items such as approving the prior meeting’s minutes and monthly financials. The board will also review the proposed 2026–2027 school calendar and discuss a district vulnerability assessment, emergency operations plan, and seat-belt retrofit report. Closed-session topics include teacher contracts and athletic director contract amendments.

• Approve 2026–2027 school calendar
• Review District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report
• Discuss 2025–2026 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan
• Consider Transportation Retrofit/Seat Belt Report
• Deliberate Athletic Director contract amendment

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

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

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

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

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

Newcastle ISD Regular Meeting

The Newcastle Independent School District board will meet to approve minutes, review monthly financials, and consider updates to investment policies and a superintendent mentorship arrangement. No major decisions on facilities or personnel are scheduled.

• Review and consideration of Investment Policies — Resolution, CDA(LOCAL)
• Discuss and consider approval of Ty Spitzer to serve as superintendent mentor to Missy Hemby
• May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Election update and contract with Young County
• Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Public Hearing scheduled for February
• Potential school-related uses of former cafeteria building discussed

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

Newcastle ISD *SPECIAL* Meeting

The school board will meet to negotiate and potentially approve the employment contract for Missy Hemby as the Superintendent of Newcastle ISD.

• Approval of employment/contract for Missy Hemby as Superintendent

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