Marathon ISD public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with Marathon Primary Care Services and the appointment of a public officer for the Brewster County Appraisal District. The meeting also includes financial reports and academic presentations on math and college readiness.

• Memorandum of Understanding between Marathon Primary Care Services and Marathon ISD
• Appointment of a public officer to represent the District at the Brewster County Appraisal District
• Budget amendments
• Designation of ten non-business days for Public Information Act timelines
• Review of November 2024 check payments and financial reports

Regular Meeting

The board will certify recent election results, swear in members, and select its officers. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel matters, safety findings, and the Summer Meal Program.

• Canvassing of Board Election Results
• Selection of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Possible action on Summer Meal Program
• Selection of a representative for the Brewster County Board of Directors for Tax Assessor/Collector
• Review of October 2024 tax collection, check payments, and financial reports

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss and take action on bids and payment methods for employee housing. Other agenda items include a reproductive health class recommendation and the 2024-25 District of Innovation plan.

• Bids and payment methods for employee housing
• Employee Retention Plan
• Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education Cooperative Purchasing Program
• SHAC Recommendation for Reproductive Health Class
• Budget amendment for Cross Country donation

Regular Meeting

The board will review the 2024 Accountability System Rating and H.B. 3 goals for math, reading, and college readiness. Members will also consider Memorandums of Understanding with Star Tech Group, LLC and Primary Care Marathon Center.

• Information on funding options from Hilltop Securities and Government Capital
• Review of 2024 Accountability System Rating
• H.B. 3 Board Goals for Math, Reading Language Arts and CCMR
• Memorandum of Understanding with Star Tech Group, LLC
• Proposed MOU with Primary Care Marathon Center

Special Board Meeting

The board will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the superintendent's evaluation. This process includes both a closed session and an open meeting.

• Superintendent evaluation

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD board will hold a public meeting to discuss and adopt the 2024-2025 budget, including a proposed tax rate. Consent items include financial reports, tax collection updates, and approval of previous board minutes. The board will also discuss teacher housing costs and appointments to the School Health Advisory Council.

• Adopt 2024-2025 budget with attached compensation plan and tax rate worksheet
• Resolution to adopt 2024 tax rate
• Discuss and approve teacher housing costs for current lot
• Approve members for 2024-2025 School Health Advisory Council
• Review and approve August 14, 2024 board minutes

Special Meeting

The board will review the 2024-2025 preliminary budget and certify the 2024 tax collection rate. Members will also consider approving the 2024 certified appraisal and tax rolls. The meeting includes scheduling future public hearings for budget adoption and tax rate setting.

• Approval of 2024 Certified Appraisal Roll and 2024 Certified Tax Roll
• Certification of Anticipated 2024 Tax Collection Rate
• Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement)
• Appointment of authorized representatives for Lone Star Investment Pool and TransPecos Bank
• Approval of 4-H Charter

Budget Workshop

The Marathon ISD board will convene a workshop to review and discuss the 2024-2025 school district budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Team of Eight Training

The Marathon ISD board will hold a Team of Eight Training session. The meeting is procedural with no decisions or substantive items listed.

Special Board Meeting

The Board will discuss budget amendments and hold a budget workshop. Members will also review and potentially take action on local policy DEC(LOCAL).

• Budget amendments
• Review and possible action on policy DEC(LOCAL)
• Board Budget Workshop
• Closed and open sessions regarding personnel matters

Special Board Meeting

The Marathon ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider budget amendments and to discuss personnel matters in closed session. The board may take action on employment, compensation, or duties of personnel after the closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Budget Amendment July 8 2024 (attachment)
• Closed meeting under Texas Govt. Code 551.074 for personnel matters
• Possible action on employment, compensation, and/or duties of personnel

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 26, 2024, to discuss and take action on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate adoption calendar, a property value study appeal, and an order for the November 5, 2024 board election. The board will also consider several policy adoptions, the student handbook, and the student code of conduct, along with routine consent items.

• 2023 Property Value Study Appeal with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP
• Budget Amendments
• Order of Board Election for November 5, 2024 for Places 4, 6, and 7
• Approval of Sul Ross State University Memorandum of Understanding
• Discussion and possible action on Safety and Security Fence and Teacher Housing

Special Board Meeting

The Marathon ISD Board is holding a special meeting with a closed session to consult legal counsel and discuss a Level III parent grievance under the Texas Open Meetings Act. After the closed session, the board may take possible action on the grievance in open meeting. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Closed meeting for legal counsel on Level III Parent Complaint (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
• Discussion of Level III Parent Grievance (Tex. Gov't Code 551.07)
• Possible action on Level III Parent Grievance (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)
• Public comment period
• Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, covering consent items like the April tax collection report, check payments, and financial reports. The board will also discuss budget amendments, an HVAC system for the gym, becoming a 4H Champion School, and review Policy EIC. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and a Level III parent grievance, with possible action afterward.

• Monthly Tax Collection Report (April 2024)
• Check Payments - April 2024
• Budget Amendments
• HVAC System for Gym Update Discussion and Possible Action
• Discussion and Action on Becoming a 4H Champion School Program

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including adopting new science materials, approving fencing renovation bids for school safety, and setting the 2024-2025 school calendar. The board will also review budget amendments, the 2024-2025 budget timeline, and the future of district vehicles and transportation. A public meeting on the Title II, Part A grant will cover the 2023-2024 entitlement of $2,683.00 and planning for 2024-2025.

• Public meeting on Title II, Part A grant: 2023-2024 entitlement $2,683.00 and 2024-2025 pre-application planning
• Discuss and take action on adoption of Science Materials
• Discuss and take action on Safety and Security: Fencing Renovations bids received
• Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 School Calendar
• Discuss and take action on future of Marathon ISD Vehicles and Transportation Needs

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD Board will consider approving a professional services proposal from JSA Architects for gymnasium air conditioning infrastructure, discuss and act on repairs to the superintendent's home, and deliberate on accepting the P-TECH LASO TEA grant. The board will also review routine items such as minutes, tax reports, check payments, financial reports, budget amendments, and investment resolutions, and will enter closed session for personnel and security matters.

• Approve JSA Architects' proposal for gymnasium AC infrastructure
• Discuss and take action on superintendent's home repairs (ROA Construction proposal)
• Deliberate and accept P-TECH LASO TEA grant
• Review February 2024 tax collection report, check payments, and financial reports
• Resolutions on annual investment review and policy

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD school board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, consent items, and financial reports. They will also discuss budget amendments, an audit engagement letter, the 2023 property value study, and a proposal for repairs to the superintendent's home. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and the superintendent's mid-year review.

• Audit engagement letter for fiscal year ending August 31, 2024
• 2023 Preliminary Property Value Study and appeal
• Superintendent's home repairs proposal with ROA Construction
• Additional funds for Rural CCMR Accelerator Grant
• Monthly tax collection report and check payments for January 2024

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD Board will review policy additions to the district manual and receive an update on a safety and security fence project. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments and a resolution regarding SB 763.

• Addition of GKG (LOCAL) policy to the Marathon ISD Policy Manual
• Update on Fence Project for Safety & Security Development
• Resolution for SB 763
• Review of December 2023 monthly tax collection and check payments
• Discussion of budget amendments

Regular Meeting

The Marathon ISD school board is holding a regular meeting with routine opening items, public comments, and a review of the district's School FIRST financial integrity rating for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters under the Texas Open Meetings Act, then reconvene in open session.

• Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System)
• District's 2022-2023 rating for 2021-2022 fiscal year data
• Public comment on FIRST report
• Closed meeting for personnel matters (Tex. Govt. Code 551.074)