Waelder ISD, TX

SPECIAL Meeting

The Waelder ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving financial authority for the superintendent, and to discuss personnel matters (resignations and hiring) in closed session, with possible action afterward. The agenda also includes a public forum on agenda items and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Consider/Act on approving financial authority for Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie
• Closed session under TOMA Section 551.074 for personnel matters (resignations and hiring)
• Public forum on agenda items per BED[LOCAL] and TX SB 2840
• Public comment on non-agenda items

PUBLIC HEARING

The Waelder ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed increase to the Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The proposed rate would rise by $0.03 per $100 valuation, from $0.0556 to $0.0856. The hearing includes an overview and a public comment period.

• Proposed I&S tax rate increase of $0.03 per $100 valuation
• Rate change from $0.0556 to $0.0856 per $100
• Public hearing for 2026-2027 school year
• Presenter: Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie

Regular Meeting

The Waelder ISD board will consider and act on several items, including adopting an increased Interest & Sinking Fund (I&S) tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year, approving a waiver for Partnership Schools, and accepting the 2026 appraisal rolls from Gonzales and Caldwell County appraisal districts. The board will also vote on the student code of conduct, a mileage rate adjustment, and meal allowance increases for athletes and coaches. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Adopt increased I&S tax rate: $0.0556 to $0.0856 per $100 (increase of $0.03)
• Approve waiver for Partnership Schools
• Accept $101 donation from Eastern Star for school supplies
• Adjust mileage rate to $0.76/mile (from $0.725) effective July 1–Dec 31, 2026
• Raise meal allowance: athletes $10 to $12, coaches $12 to $15

Regular Meeting

The board will consider updating multiple TASB policies and endorsing a candidate for the TASB Board of Directors. Members will also discuss debt rate calculations and the authorization of a recapture agreement with the TEA.

• Updating TASB WISD Policy Update 127 regarding superintendent nonrenewal, financial ethics, and student safety
• Installation of electronic door controller readers for the High School vestibule and Student Center
• Installation of window film on Elementary office windows
• Endorsement of a candidate for Region 13, Position B for the TASB Board of Directors
• Granting the Superintendent authority to finalize a contract with TEA regarding a recapture agreement

The minutes for the July 20, 2026 regular meeting of the Waelder ISD board contain only procedural and system-related text (e.g., navigation, compatibility, and maintenance notices). No agenda items, motions, votes, or decisions are recorded in the provided document.

SPECIAL Meeting

The Board will meet to discuss budget amendments required to close the books for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes a proposed change to the June 2027 board calendar and a closed session regarding personnel.

• Budget amendments for closing books for the 2025-2026 School Year
• Proposed change of June 2027 meeting date from June 21 to June 28
• Closed session regarding resignations and hiring

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

PUBLIC HEARING

The board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie will present both items.

• Discussion of Proposed Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year
• Discussion of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year

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

Regular Meeting

The Waelder ISD school board will hold its regular meeting on June 15, 2026, where it is scheduled to adopt the 2026-2027 school-year budget and approve budget amendments to close the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also review the appraisal budget, approve a canopy/walkway materials purchase, and engage an auditor for the coming year.

• Adopt 2026-2027 school-year budget
• Approve 2025-2026 budget amendments to close the fiscal year
• Review appraisal budget
• Approve materials purchase for canopy/walkway from Elementary to Cafetorium
• Approve auditor engagement letter with Roloff, Hnatek & Co., L.L.P. for 2026-2027

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

Regular Meeting

The board will consider several approvals for the 2026-2027 school year, including student insurance and school supplies. Members will discuss the preliminary budget and whether to discontinue a relationship with INK to run their own PK3-PK4 program.

• Appointment of Crystal Cedillo to calculate 2026 No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates
• Approval of The Brokerage Store as the student insurance carrier for 2026-27
• Decision on discontinuing relationship with INK for the 2026-27 school year
• Discussion of Gerloff Company bid for a show barn
• Approval of instructional materials funding through eMAT, State of Texas

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

Regular Meeting

The Waelder ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss campus reports and district updates. The board will consider several action items including funding for internet installation and the adoption of a school mental health protocol.

• Accepting E-Rate funding for internet at the bus barn and CTE Educational Center
• Adopting School Mental Health Protocol
• Approving teacher contracts
• Granting Superintendent hiring authority until August 18, 2026
• Financial reports and minutes from prior meetings

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

Regular Meeting

The Waelder ISD board will decide on routine maintenance, safety upgrades, staffing changes, and district-wide plans at its March 30 meeting. Reports include campus updates, a proposed 2026–27 academic calendar, and financial documents.

• Approve Buff and Coat refinishing gym floors
• Act on SB 546 seat-belt upgrades for four buses totaling $141,625.44
• Approve Andrew Rosas as Assistant Principal
• Adopt the Gonzales County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Accept rental agreements for new district property

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

PUBLIC MEETING-ESSA Grant Public Notification

The Waelder ISD board holds a public meeting to satisfy federal notice requirements for its planned application to the 2026-2027 ESSA grant program. Superintendent Dr. Ron Lilie presents the public notification document during the session.

• ESSA Grant Publication Notification for 2026-2027 Federal Grant Funding

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

SPECIAL Meeting

The board will discuss an audit presentation from Roloff, Hnatek & Co., L.L.P. and consider several personnel and property actions. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss resignations and hiring.

• Purchase of Lots 7, 8 Blk 25 Waelder, TX
• Acceptance of Auditor's Report from Roloff, Hnatek & Co., L.L.P.
• Approval of a teacher contract for the 25-26 school year
• Resignation of Ruben Nava, effective February 26, 2026

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

Regular Meeting

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PUBLIC MEETING T.A.P.R

The board will meet to provide an overview of the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (T.A.P.R.). The meeting includes a public hearing and a period for public comments.

• Overview of the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (T.A.P.R.)

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

Regular Meeting

The Waelder ISD school board will meet on January 26, 2026, to act on several financial and personnel items, including teacher contracts for the 2025-26 school year and an adjustment to the mileage reimbursement rate. The board will also consider changes to bank account signatories and receive updates on district operations and student performance.

• Adjust mileage rate to $0.725 per mile from $0.70, effective January 1, 2026
• Approve teacher contracts for the 2025-26 school year
• Remove Juanita Gutierrez and Miranda Bracho from SouthStar bank accounts
• Add Donna Schweers to SouthStar bank accounts
• Remove JoAnn Ibarra from TexPool accounts due to board resignation

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