Devers ISD public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to address financial reports and district policies. Key items include a public hearing on the state financial accountability rating and potential changes to inter-district transfers.
- Public hearing for State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST)
- Certification of the Devers ISD 2023 Tax Roll
- Discussion of changes to the District of Innovation regarding Inter-District Transfers
- Authorization for campuses to request volunteer chaplains during crises
- Consideration of personnel recommendations and resignations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
This regular meeting of the Devers ISD school board was cancelled. The agenda that would have been considered included routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and personnel matters, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of consent agenda (minutes, tax collector's report, financial reports) — not held
- Personnel recommendations and resignations — not held
- Substitute list consideration — not held
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting on October 17, 2023. The board will consider and potentially approve several action items, including a charter school statement of impact, resolutions on investment officer training and policy, a wellness policy review, and updates to the District Improvement Plan. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters, followed by open-session action on personnel recommendations and the substitute list.
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, tax collector's report, and monthly financial reports
- Consider and approve Charter School Statement of Impact/Amendment(s)
- Resolution approving independent sources of investment officer training
- Consider Wellness Policy - TASB FFA Local Policy Review
- Consider and approve updates to the District Improvement Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD school board is meeting to consider several action items, including approving board operating procedures, an adjunct faculty agreement, and a resolution recognizing the Liberty County 4-H organization for extracurricular status. The board will also consider updates to the District of Innovation Plan, a good cause exception for the HB 3 armed security officer requirement, and rescinding prior action on the Behavioral Threat Assessment Team. The agenda includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters, followed by open session action on personnel, the substitute list, and the Guardian Plan.
- Consider and approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement and resolution recognizing Liberty County Texas 4-H for extracurricular status
- Consider and approve Good Cause Exception for HB 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement
- Rescind action on updates to the Behavioral Threat Assessment Team
- Consider and approve updates to the District of Innovation Plan/Committee
- Executive session on security personnel/devices including Guardian Plan/Program Members
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate, then consider approving the budget, tax rate, and related financial items. The board will also act on student handbooks, safety policies, and personnel matters, with several items discussed in executive session.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Consider and approve 2023-2024 M&O tax rate
- Approve agreement for purchase of attendance credit (Option 3) and delegate authority to superintendent
- Approve updates to Behavioral Threat Assessment Team and Guardian Plan
- Approve 2020-2023 District Audit Report from Texas School Safety Center
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 31, 2023, to consider and approve several items for the 2023-2024 school year, including meal prices, the Student Code of Conduct, the Employee Handbook, and a stipend list. The board will also act on consent agenda items such as certified property values with homestead exemptions, budget amendments, and monthly financial reports. Policy updates from TASB and changes to local policies are also on the agenda. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.
- Consider and approve 2023 certified values with $40,000 and $100,000 homestead exemptions
- Consider and approve changes to 2023-2024 meal prices
- Consider and approve Devers ISD Student Code of Conduct for 2023-2024
- Consider and approve Devers ISD Employee Handbook for 2023-2024
- Consider and approve stipend list
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
This agenda is for a regular meeting of the Devers ISD school board scheduled for July 18, 2023, but the meeting was cancelled. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as call to order, public forum, board action, and executive session, but no specific business items are detailed.
- Meeting cancelled
- Public forum sign-up deadline: July 17, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
- Contact: Melissa Jordan, Devers ISD, 936-549-7135, option 2
Special Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on July 6, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a closed executive session to consult with attorneys and discuss personnel matters such as appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal. After the closed session, the board may take action on any items discussed. Public comments are limited to agenda items, and sign-up is required by July 5 at 2:00 PM.
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel matters)
- Possible action on executive session items in open session
- Public comment sign-up deadline: July 5, 2023, 2:00 PM
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on ESSER III fund use and return-to-in-person instruction updates. The board will vote on a consent agenda, granting the superintendent hiring authority for the 2023-2024 school year, and renewing TASB property/casualty insurance. It will also enter executive session for legal and personnel matters, including substitute list approval.
- Public hearing on ESSER III Use of Funds and RIPICS update
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, tax collector's report, financial reports, budget amendments, and depository bank resolution
- Consider granting Superintendent Harris hiring authority for 2023-2024 until September 2023 board meeting
- TASB Property/Casualty Insurance Coverage Renewal
- Executive session for attorney consultation and personnel matters, including substitute list
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.
Special Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
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Special Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider approving the consent agenda, an updated wellness plan, and the 2023-2024 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the 2023-2024 ESSA application, a public forum, and an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters, with possible action items in open session afterward.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 ESSA application
- Approval of consent agenda (minutes, tax collector's report, financial/investment reports)
- Consider updated wellness plan
- Consider 2023-2024 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
- Executive session on personnel (including sick day change from 5 to 4 days) and property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a resolution for the 2023-2024 Region 5 Food Service Cooperative, and an update on the District of Innovation plan. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal, personnel, property, and student matters, then reconvene in open session to consider personnel recommendations, the substitute list, and possible action on property.
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, tax collector's report, and monthly financial reports
- Letter of Commitment/Resolution for 2023-2024 Region 5 Food Service Cooperative/Commodity Processing
- District of Innovation update
- Executive session for personnel, property, and student matters
- Open session: consider personnel recommendations/resignations, substitute list, and property action
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Devers ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine consent items, including minutes, tax and accounts payable reports, and an order for the May 6, 2023 trustee election. They will also consider the 2021-2022 audit, audit services for 2022-2023, and adoption of emergency management plans. The board will enter executive session for personnel matters and superintendent evaluation, with possible action afterward.
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, tax collector's report, accounts payable report, and election order for May 6, 2023
- 2021-2022 audit from J.R. Edwards & Associates
- 2022-2023 audit services with J.R. Edwards & Associates
- Adoption of National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Devers ISD Basic Emergency Plan
- Executive session for personnel, substitute list, and superintendent evaluation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.