Runge ISD, TX

SPECIAL MEETING

The board will hold a closed session to interview candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position. Following the executive session, the board may take action to name a lone finalist for the role.

• Interviews of Superintendent candidates
• Possible action to name a lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools

SPECIAL MEETING

The board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews of superintendent candidates. This portion of the meeting will take place in a closed executive session.

• Interviews of superintendent candidates

Regular Meeting

Runge ISD's Board of Trustees meets October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a regular meeting. The board will discuss and possibly act on the 2026-2027 District and Campus Improvement Plans, the School Health Advisory Council membership, and a compensation plan revision setting substitute pay at $100 per day for certain positions. Trustees will also hear reports from the Superintendent, Principal, TEA Conservator, and finances, and meet in closed session on personnel contracts and superintendent applicants.

• Possible action on substitute pay rate of $100 per day for Secretaries/Clerks/Non-Classroom positions, Instructional/Special Education Aides, and Food Service Workers
• Discussion of TeachTown instructional program agreement, including software subscriptions, materials, and training for a 36-month term beginning September 21, 2026
• Possible approval of the Runge ISD District Improvement Plan (DIP) and Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2026-2027
• Possible approval of School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) membership for 2026-2027
• Closed session on superintendent applicants and personnel contracts for 2026-2027

Regular Meeting

The Runge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, principal, TEA conservator, and on finances. The board will consider several action items, including approving a bank loan of up to $2 million to meet the state's recapture obligation, updating authorized bank signers, amending the student handbook's attendance-taking time, and approving the annual TEA compliance certification. The board will also discuss personnel contracts and the superintendent search in executive session before possibly taking action on selecting a search firm or conducting its own search.

• Consider approving a bank loan from Falls City Bank not to exceed $2 million for state recapture obligation
• Consider approving updates to authorized signature cards with Falls City Bank, adding Business Manager Wesley Gisler
• Consider amending the 2026-2027 Student Handbook to change attendance-taking time from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
• Consider approving the Annual Certification of Compliance required by Texas Education Code §39.008
• Discuss and possibly select an executive search firm or conduct own superintendent search

The Board approved a bank loan of up to $2 million to meet state recapture obligations and decided to manage the search for a permanent superintendent internally. Other actions included updating bank signature cards and amending the student handbook attendance time.

• Approved bank loan from Falls City Bank up to $2 million for state recapture obligation (6-0)
• Decided to conduct own search and selection process for permanent Superintendent instead of hiring a search firm (6-0)
• Updated Falls City Bank signature cards to add Wesley Gisler and remove Karissa Green (6-0)
• Amended 2026-2027 Student Handbook to change official attendance-taking time from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (6-0)
• Approved Resolution for the County Extension Agent as Adjunct Faculty (6-0)
• Approved Annual Certification of Compliance per Texas Education Code §39.008 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider the District General Fund and Debt Service Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting also includes discussions on adopting the Ad Valorem tax rate and exploring financing for TEA recapture obligations.

• Adoption of the District General Fund and Debt Service Budget for FY 2026-2027
• Adoption of the Ad Valorem Tax Rate (M&O and I&S rates)
• Proposed change to Extra Duty pay from $25/hour (Athletic Gate) to $30/event (Athletic Event Staff)
• Purchase of sensory room equipment using Stronger Connections Grant funds
• Authorization for the Superintendent to seek financing for TEA recapture obligations

The Runge ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's 2026-2027 budget and tax rate during a special meeting on August 31, 2026. Trustees also authorized the superintendent to seek financing for state recapture obligations and approved updates to the compensation plan and equipment purchases. Additionally, the board hired a new custodian and food service assistant.

• Approved 2026-2027 General Fund and Debt Service Budget (6-0)
• Adopted 2026-2027 Ad Valorem Tax Rate (6-0)
• Changed extra duty pay to $30/event for athletic event staff (6-0)
• Approved purchase of sensory room equipment via grant funds (6-0)
• Authorized superintendent to negotiate financing for TEA recapture (6-0)
• Approved hiring of a custodian (6-0)
• Approved hiring of a food service assistant (6-0)

Public Hearing

The Runge ISD Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026-2027 tax rate and budget. The meeting also includes a period for public comments on these financial proposals.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 tax rate & budget
• Public comments on proposed 2026-2027 tax rate & budget

Runge ISD held a public hearing on August 31, 2026 on the proposed 2026-2027 tax rate and budget. The posted minutes show no discussion content, no public comments, and no decisions recorded under those agenda items. The only recorded action was a motion to adjourn, made by Christine Ramirez and seconded by Erma Gonzales, which passed with six members voting yea and Danny Esparza absent. No vote or action on the tax rate or budget appears in the supplied minutes.

• Motion to adjourn passed (6 yea, 1 absent: Danny Esparza)
• No action recorded on the proposed 2026-2027 tax rate
• No action recorded on the proposed 2026-2027 budget

Board Workshop Cancelled

This is a board workshop agenda for Runge ISD. The main item is a Team of 8 training session, with no specific decisions or proposals listed. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, prayer, and public comment.

• Board workshop on Team of 8 training

Regular Meeting

The Runge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, with discussion and possible action on several items. These include accepting certified property values for the 2026 tax year, approving an independent auditor, adding Lead Teacher stipends to the compensation plan, and adopting local guidelines for emergency administration of oxygen, EpiPen, and Naloxone. The board will also discuss contracts for personnel and the superintendent search in closed session.

• Accept 2026 Certified Property Values from Karnes County Appraisal District
• Approve Superintendent's recommendation of an Independent Auditor
• Add Lead Teacher stipends to the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
• Approve local guidelines for emergency administration of oxygen, EpiPen, and Naloxone (NARCAN)
• Discuss and possible action on a Food Service Consulting Contract and a Financial Consultant Contract

The Runge ISD Board of Trustees approved certified property values for the 2026 tax year, added lead teacher stipends to the compensation plan, and approved emergency medical guidelines for oxygen, EpiPens, and Naloxone. The board also approved personnel appointments, including probationary teacher contracts, an interim superintendent contract extension, and the Constable SRO agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approved the consent agenda (7-0)
• Accepted 2026 certified property values from Karnes County Appraisal District (7-0)
• Approved Lillie Briones as TASB Delegate (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved independent auditor (7-0)
• Added Lead Teacher stipends to 2026-2027 compensation plan (6-1)
• Changed title from Director of Maintenance to Director of Maintenance and Transportation (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 appraisers and appraisal calendar (7-0)
• Approved emergency medical guidelines for oxygen, EpiPens, and Naloxone (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider approvals for student and employee handbooks, instructional materials, and interlocal agreements for alternative education. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss recommendations for an Assistant Principal, a forensic auditor, and various personnel contracts.

• Interlocal Cooperation Agreements for DAEP and Wilson County JJAEP
• Approval of 2026-2027 Employee and Student Handbooks
• Budget amendment of $135.00
• Appointment of Tammy Braudaway to calculate 2026 tax rates
• Recommendation for a Forensic Auditor

The supplied document is a BoardBook page shell for the Runge ISD Regular Meeting of July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM. It contains only navigation, help, maintenance-window, and copyright text, plus a link back to the district's public page. No agenda items, motions, votes, dollar amounts, or outcomes appear in the text provided, so no substantive decisions can be reported.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially act on the 2026-2027 academic calendar, student insurance, and various personnel recommendations. The meeting includes reports from the Superintendent, Principal, and TEA Conservator.

• Amending the 2026-2027 Runge ISD Academic Calendar
• Approval of signature cards for The Falls City Bank
• Selection of a student insurance vendor for the 2026-2027 school year
• MOUs with Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Probation Department and HHSC Program
• Adding 'Seasonal Maintenance Worker' to the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan

The minutes for the June 8, 2026 regular meeting of the Runge ISD board contain only procedural and system-related content, with no record of any decisions, approvals, or discussions. No substantive actions were documented.

Board Workshop

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion topics or decision items are listed.

The Runge ISD Board held a workshop on May 18, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The minutes list only procedural agenda items—call to order, pledges, prayer/moment of silence, public comment, workshop, and adjournment—with no details on any discussion or action. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes are recorded in the minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Runge ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly vote on several governance and operational changes at its May 18, 2026 meeting. Key items include shifting the district’s fiscal year from September 1 to July 1, revising personnel hiring policies, approving a new compensation plan, adjusting the meeting schedule, and authorizing a legal services contract.

• Amend district fiscal year to begin July 1 instead of September 1 starting in 2027-2028
• Revise Board Policy DC(LOCAL) to give the Board final hiring authority for all personnel while allowing summer hiring flexibility
• Approve the 2026–2027 Runge ISD Compensation Plan
• Change regular board meeting schedule to the second Monday of each month
• Approve legal services contract with JCA LAW, PLLC

The provided meeting minutes for the Runge ISD Regular Meeting on May 18, 2026, contain no record of substantive decisions, votes, or official actions taken by the board.

• No decisions recorded

Board Workshop

The board will meet for a workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. The meeting also includes a period for public comment.

• 2026-2027 Budget Workshop

The board conducted a workshop regarding the 2026-2027 budget. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded for the budget item.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the superintendent's contract recommendations for certified, non-certified, and non-contractual personnel. The meeting includes a principal's report on student achievement and curriculum.

• Superintendent's recommendation of contracts for certified professional, non-certified professional, and non-contractual personnel
• Approval of Board Minutes
• Principal's report on student achievement, curriculum/instruction, and programs

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

SPECIAL MEETING

The Runge ISD board will hold a special meeting to consider action items related to the Superintendent transition and approve a grant provider. The meeting includes procedural items, public comment, and an executive session for legal consultation on transition issues.

• Consider and Approve LASO 4 Grant Provider
• Consider and take possible action regarding Superintendent transition issues

The board approved a partnership with Instructional Partners as the LASO 4 grant provider. Additionally, the board authorized the board president to proceed with superintendent transition actions as discussed in a closed session.

• Approved partnership with Instructional Partners as LASO 4 Grant Provider (6-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized board president to proceed with superintendent transition as discussed in closed session (6-0, 1 absent)

Regular Meeting

The Runge ISD school board will hold its regular meeting on March 30, 2026, to discuss and vote on routine operational items including the 2026-2027 academic calendar, meal prices, security camera purchases, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes updates on school finance services, state legislation on seat belts, and district improvement reports.

• Consider and Approve Meal Prices
• Consider and Approve the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Consider and Approve the Purchase of Security Cameras
• Consider and Approve Budget Amendments
• SB 546: Three-Point Seat Belts discussion

The Board approved the purchase of security cameras from CDWG. Additionally, a consent agenda including financial reports, meal prices, budget amendments, and the 2026-2027 academic calendar was approved.

• Approved purchase of security cameras from CDWG (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board minutes, financial reports, meal prices, SHAC committee update, budget amendments, and 2026-2027 academic calendar (7-0)

SPECIAL MEETING

The Runge ISD board will meet for a special session to review and potentially approve the financial audit for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approval of Financial Audit for the 2024-2025 School Year

The board met for a special meeting to review financial records. The board approved the financial audit for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved Financial Audit for the 2024-2025 school year (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board approved a plan to request a delay in teacher certification requirements and reclassified the entire General Fund balance as unassigned. Other actions included adopting a resolution on daily prayer time and canceling the May 2, 2026, trustee election.

• Approved consent agenda, including board minutes, financial reports, budget amendment, and cancellation of May 2, 2026, trustee election (7-0)
• Adopted resolution on Senate Bill 11 regarding daily prayer time (7-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to apply for a delay in teacher certification requirements (6-1)
• Approved reclassifying the entire General Fund balance as unassigned (7-0)
• Directed Mr. Dominguez to prepare guidelines and procedures for the Runge Parent Teacher Organization for March board meeting (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will review presentations from construction, architecture, and finance firms. They are deciding on a general election order and a memorandum of understanding with Victoria College for the 2026-2028 academic years.

• Order General Election and approve election contract and cost estimate
• Approve Runge Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) Formative Review
• Approve MOU between Victoria College and Runge ISD for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years
• Discussion on SB 11 regarding daily prayer time
• Presentations by Gallagher Construction Management, WRA Architects, and Live Oak Finance

The Board of Trustees ordered a general election for District 2 and District 3 trustees and approved the associated contract with the Karnes County Elections Administrator. The board also approved the Runge Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan and a consent agenda including a memorandum of understanding with Victoria College.

• Ordered general election for District 2 and District 3 trustees for May 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved election services contract and cost estimate with Beth Montalvo, Karnes County Elections Administrator (7-0)
• Approved Runge Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan Formative Review (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including board minutes, financial reports, and Victoria College MOU for 2026-2028 (7-0)