Melissa ISD public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss budget and construction updates and consider two action items. These include a software purchase and a student trip.
- Purchase of Transfinder Routing Software and equipment not to exceed $260,000
- Final reading for MHS Choir trip to National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA (March 13-16, 2025)
- Budget Report from CFO Dr. Brian Walton
- Construction Update from Deputy Superintendent Dr. Robert Rich
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
SHAC Meeting
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet to receive updates on district services. The body will discuss health, nutritional, and safety services.
- Health Services Update
- HOSA Update
- Nutritional Services
- Safety and Premises Update
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to adopt the 2024 Tax Roll and review the school calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year. The meeting includes updates on district finance, construction, and personnel.
- Resolution to adopt the 2024 Tax Roll
- Approval of the 2025/2026 school year calendar
- Approval for MHS Choir trip to National WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA (March 13-16, 2025)
- Budget report and budget amendments
- Construction update from Executive Director of Campus Development
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Vision 2034 2.0
The district is holding a meeting to discuss the Vision 2034 2.0 plan. Presentations will cover growth, demographics, and curriculum and academic needs.
- Discussion on growth and demographics by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Robert Rich
- Discussion on curriculum/academic needs and challenges by Deputy Superintendent Kim Boedeker
The provided minutes record a presentation regarding Vision 2034 2.0, including growth, demographics, and academic needs. No votes or formal decisions were documented.
District Site Based
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The body will review calendar drafts and schedule the next meeting.
- Review of calendar drafts
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing on the Annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) and review budget reports. Members will also consider approvals for student travel and new career and technical education courses.
- Public Hearing: Annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Approval of MHS CTE Innovative Courses for 2025/2026 school year
- Approval for MHS Boys Wrestling Team to attend Kansas City Stampede (Dec 19-22, 2024)
- Approval for MHS Boys Wrestling Team to attend Larry Wilkey Invite (Jan 9-11, 2025)
- Review of Budget Report and Budget Amendments
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. No meeting minutes, motions, or decisions were recorded.
SHAC Meeting
The Melissa Independent School District’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) will meet on October 7, 2024, to receive updates on health services, HOSA activities, nutritional services, and campus safety. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
District Site Based
The District Site Based Committee will discuss the philosophy behind Melissa ISD’s school calendar and review the first draft of the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Members will also review the District Improvement Plan and assess testing calendars from the Texas Education Agency.
- Review 2025-2026 School Calendar 1st Draft
- Review District Improvement Plan
- Review TEA Student Assessment Testing Calendar
- Discuss MISD Calendar Philosophy including bad weather make-up days
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Safety Meeting
The board will meet to discuss an update regarding the District Safety Audit. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.
- District Safety Audit Update discussion
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss budget amendments, construction, and personnel updates. The board will consider the purchase of land for future campus growth and travel approvals for the boys wrestling team.
- Consider approval to purchase 12.5 acres for future campus expansion
- Approval for MHS Boys Wrestling Team to attend Kansas City Stampede (Dec 19-22, 2025)
- Approval for MHS Boys Wrestling Team to attend Larry Wilkey Invite (Jan 9-11, 2025)
- Budget report and budget amendments
- Closed session regarding real property negotiations, personnel, security, and student discipline
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Team of 8 Training
The Melissa Independent School District board will hold a training session on August 27, 2024, led by Nichole Bentley. The session focuses on team leadership and is part of the board's ongoing professional development.
- Team of 8 training with Nichole Bentley
- Conduct Team Leadership Session
The meeting consisted of a Team Leadership Session conducted by Nichole Bentley. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rates. Other business includes approving the student code of conduct and the 2025 graduation date.
- Proposed M&O tax rate of $0.7552 and I&S tax rate of $0.50
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Melissa Schools Budget by Functions
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Proposed MHS graduation date change to May 22, 2025
- Approval for MHS Speech & Debate Team travel to Atlanta, GA and Ames, IA
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Meeting
The Melissa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with two action items: approving the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2024-2025, and considering a referendum to initiate condemnation of land for a utility easement to serve the under-construction Highland Elementary School. The meeting will also include a call to order, quorum establishment, and adjournment.
- Consider approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2024-2025
- Consider a referendum to initiate condemnation of land for a utility easement for Highland Elementary School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Melissa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, budget reports, and donations. Action items include approving final readings for several student trips (NYC, Ohio, Hawaii, Orlando), selecting Crossland Construction for the high school gym project, a district-wide Dr. Pepper beverage agreement, a library software interlocal agreement, policy updates, and budget amendments. The board will also enter closed session for real property, personnel, security, student discipline, assessment, and emergency management matters.
- Final approval for MHS Theater trip to NYC, June 2-7, 2025
- Final approval for MHS Color Guard trip to WGI Championships, Dayton, Ohio, April 1-6, 2025
- Final approval for MHS Band trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, May 30-June 4, 2025
- Final approval for MHS Cheer trip to UCA Nationals, Orlando, Florida, Feb 7-10, 2025
- Approve Crossland Construction as Construction Manager at Risk for Melissa HS Ph4 Gym Project
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Meeting Addressing Specially Designed Instruction for Parentally Placed Private School Children with Disabilities
This is a public meeting to discuss specially designed instruction for parentally placed private school children with disabilities. The agenda covers program services, equitable participation, qualifying factors, identification of need, available services, service denial, and program evaluation processes.
- Overview of program services
- Description of equitable participation
- Qualifying factors under 34 CFR 300.132
- Identification of need under 34 CFR 76.652
- Service denial and program evaluation processes
The provided minutes consist of a meeting agenda or outline regarding specially designed instruction for parentally placed private school children with disabilities. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Melissa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving a bond order for school building bonds, purchasing a Silent Alert Panic System, and approving multiple student trips. The meeting also includes a closed session for real property, personnel, security, and other confidential matters.
- Consider approval of bond order for unlimited tax school building bonds
- Consider approval to purchase The Silent Alert Panic System for Melissa ISD
- Consider approval of construction delivery method for Melissa High School Ph4 Gym Project
- Consider approval of Resolution for Award of Nominal Value not to exceed $850,000
- Consider approval of student trips to Atlanta, New York City, Dayton, Honolulu, and Orlando
The provided document contains only administrative system messages and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Melissa ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving a $40,990,983 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Melissa Elementary #5, as recommended by WRA Architects and district operations. The board will also vote on a one-year food service management contract, out-of-state trips for staff and students, and a demographics study for a 10-year forecast and school boundaries. A closed session is scheduled for real property, personnel, security, student discipline, and other confidential matters.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price of $40,990,983 for Melissa Elementary #5 by Crossland Construction Company
- One-year contract with a Food Service Management Company for 2024-2025, pending TDA approval
- Out-of-state travel for athletic trainers to NATA Conference in New Orleans, June 25-29, 2024
- Out-of-state travel to IB training conference in Tampa, FL, June 15-18, 2024
- Approval of Davis Demographics / MGT for updated 10-year forecast and school boundaries
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
SHAC Meeting
The Melissa ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is holding a routine meeting on April 1, 2024. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes, a welcome, and open discussion, along with updates on community wellness, nutritional services, the health and wellness policy, and safety and premises. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Community Wellness update
- Nutritional Services update
- Health and Wellness Policy discussion
- Safety and Premises Update
- Open Discussion
The provided record contains no substantive decisions, discussions, or vote tallies. The document consists of system maintenance notices and a link to an external file.
Regular Meeting
The Melissa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider hiring Chris Fontana as the new Chief of Police, along with several other action items including canceling the May 4 trustee election and approving contracts and travel. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Reports and a closed session for personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Consider action to hire Chris Fontana as Melissa ISD Chief of Police
- Consider approval of Order to Cancel the May 4th Trustee Election
- Consider authorization for one-year contract with Food Service Management Company for 2024-2025, pending TDA approval
- Consider approval of out-of-state trips: NATA Conference in New Orleans (June 25-29, 2024) and IB training in Tampa, FL (June 15-18, 2024)
- Public Hearing on Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
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.
Regular Meeting
The Melissa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss budget reports, construction updates, and personnel matters. Action items include ordering the May 4th Trustee Election and approving a contract for election services.
- Resolution to order the May 4th Trustee Election
- Contract for Election Services
- TEA Foreign Exchange Student Waiver
- Budget amendments and quarterly investment report
- Construction and technology updates
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, motions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
SHAC Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) will meet to discuss community wellness and nutritional services. The agenda also includes updates on health and wellness policy and safety and premises.
- Community Wellness discussion
- Nutritional Services discussion
- Health and Wellness Policy discussion
- Safety and Premises Update
The provided minutes for the February 5, 2024, SHAC meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Melissa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items including a financial audit and local policy updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding personnel, security, and real property negotiations.
- Approval of Annual Independent Financial Audit for fiscal year ended August 31, 2023
- Travel approval for MHS Band Directors to Natchitoches, Louisiana (Feb 29-March 2, 2024)
- Final reading of Policy Update 122 affecting multiple local policies
- Closed session discussions regarding real property, personnel, security, and student discipline
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.