Snyder ISD, TX

Budget Approval meeting

The Snyder ISD Board of Trustees will hold a budget approval meeting on August 27, 2026. The board will vote on the 2026-2027 annual budget, approve amendments to close out the 2025-2026 budget, and consider delegating authority to the superintendent for purchasing attendance credits. They will also discuss the proposed maintenance and operations (M&O) and interest and sinking (I&S) tax rates for the upcoming year.

• Approve 2026-2027 Snyder ISD Annual Budget
• Approve 2025-2026 budget amendments to close out the fiscal year
• Delegate authority to superintendent for purchase of attendance credits under TEC 11.1511(c)(4)
• Discuss M&O and I&S tax rates for 2026-2027
• Executive session for personnel matters (TGC 551.074)

Regular Meeting

The Snyder ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 12 compliance and consider approving the annual certification, along with the Texas School Safety Audit Survey, a long-range facility planning committee framework, and several other action items. The board will also receive updates on STAAR/EOC results, the strategic plan, and an elementary reconfiguration proposal.

• Public hearing and approval of Senate Bill 12 Annual Certification of Compliance
• Approval of 2023-2026 Texas School Safety Audit Survey
• Approval of Long-Range Facility Planning Committee framework
• Approval of MOU with Odessa College for dual credit opportunities
• Agreement with Live Oak Public Finance, LLC for municipal advisory services

Budget Workshop

The Snyder Independent School District board will conduct a budget workshop on July 30, 2026, led by presenter Robert Helms. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as invocation, pledge, and public comments, but no substantive decisions or dollar figures are listed in the agenda.

Regular Meeting

The Board will review 2026 STAAR assessment results and discuss potential updates to employee leave and absence policies. The meeting includes votes on the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and the procurement of weapon detection systems.

• Approval of CEIA OpenGate weapon detection systems
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• June 2026 budget amendments for Teacher Incentive Allotment and substitute teacher expenditures
• Policy BE (Local) revision to move board meetings to the second Monday of each month
• Policy EIC (Local) revisions regarding class rank and graduation honors

The minutes for the July 9, 2026 regular meeting contain only procedural and system-related text, with no recorded agenda items, motions, votes, or decisions. No substantive actions were taken or reported.

Team of Eight Training

The Snyder Independent School District board will hold a brief meeting on June 29, 2026, featuring a training session for the Team of Eight. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a public comment period, but no substantive decisions are listed.

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

Regular Meeting

The Snyder ISD board will consider changing regular meeting dates from Thursdays to the second Monday of each month starting in September 2026. They will also review updates to security staffing policy and class rank calculations. The board will recognize staff awards and discuss preliminary STAAR performance data.

• Consider approval of changes to Board Policy BE (Local) regarding meeting dates
• Discussion of potential updates to Policy EIC (Local) on class rank calculations
• Consider approval of MOU with Star Tech Group for College, Career, and Military Readiness initiatives
• Consider approval of MOU with Texas Tech for TechTeach Teacher Preparation Program
• Consider approval of CKE (Local) security staffing policy update

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

Regular Meeting

The Snyder ISD board will meet May 14 to act on a $52,957 repair for an intermediate-school chiller, renew the food-service contract for 2026-27, and consider adding a 14-passenger bus. Supervisors will also hear updates on state academic qualifiers, summer learning programs, and a new virtual-school option.

• Approve $52,957 compressor repair for intermediate-school chiller (P04892)
• Renew food-service contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence for 2026-27
• Vote on 14-passenger Tiny Tiger bus addition to fleet
• Hear $26,484 condenser-coil replacement quote if leak repair fails
• Consider interlocal antivirus agreement with Angelo State University at no cost

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

Special Meeting

The board will officially canvass election results and administer oaths of office to Nick Barboza and Haley Leatherwood. The meeting includes the reorganization of the board and the election of board officers.

• Canvass the Election
• Oath of Office for Nick Barboza and Haley Leatherwood
• Reorganization of the Board/Elect Board Officers
• Executive Session to discuss personnel matters

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

Board Training

The Snyder ISD Board will convene a training session on April 27, 2026, followed by an executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. No decisions are listed in the agenda; all final actions will occur in an open meeting.

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 consider approving professional contracts for personnel for the 2026-2027 school year. They will also discuss delegating full hiring authority to the Superintendent from April 17, 2026, through August 31, 2026.

• Approval of 2026-2027 professional contracts for personnel
• Proposed delegation of hiring authority to the Superintendent (April 17, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters

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

Regular Meeting

The Snyder ISD board will meet April 9, 2026 to act on two policy changes: raising the asset capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 and increasing the superintendent’s purchasing authority from $50,000 to $100,000. The board will also certify annual instructional materials access and approve Tech Teach teacher contracts for 2026–27.

• Increase asset capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000
• Raise superintendent purchasing authority from $50,000 to $100,000
• Approve Tech Teach teacher contracts for 2026–27 school year
• Certify annual instructional materials access per TEC 31.1011
• Review 2025–26 student discipline data and MTSS planning

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

Regular Meeting

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

Team

The Board of Trustees will participate in a customized training session focused on teambuilding, communication, and leadership continuity. The board will also meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Team of 8 training facilitated by Dr. Greg Gibson of MoakCasey costing $2,500 plus travel expenses
• Executive session regarding personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists entirely of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider increasing the number of School Resource Officers to four for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes votes on the 2026-2027 school calendar, professional contracts, and the May 2, 2026, school board election.

• Proposal to increase SRO staffing from three to four officers for 2026-2027
• Proposed bus driver wage adjustment to a uniform $30 per hour for route travel and field trips
• Resolution to authorize employee pay for emergency school closure from January 23-29, 2026
• Order of election for Board Places 1, 4, and 5 on May 2, 2026
• Resolution regarding voluntary prayer and religious texts during the school day (Senate Bill 11)

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

Special Meeting

The Snyder ISD Board will meet to discuss and act on the 2024-2025 financial audit, cheer uniforms for student athletes, and updates to bus driver wages. The board will also review options for a daily prayer period under Senate Bill 11 and consider forming advisory committees for facilities, students, and community members.

• Approve 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit
• Approve cheer uniforms and camp expenses up to $75,000 for high school ($2,500 per athlete) and junior high ($1,400 per athlete)
• Revise bus driver compensation to $30/hour for all work, including field trips
• Review two options for Senate Bill 11 prayer period policy
• Form Facilities Assessment Committee, Superintendent Student Advisory Committee, and Superintendent Community Advisory Committee

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

Regular Meeting

The Snyder ISD Board will meet on January 15, 2026, to vote on purchasing new copiers and adding Dr. Jessica Gore to multiple district financial accounts. The board will also receive updates on fine arts programs, post-election bond survey results, staffing trends, and the 2026-27 academic calendar development.

• Purchase of copiers via RFP to replace expired lease, with installation planned for summer 2026
• Add Dr. Jessica Gore to TexStar, TexPool, First Public/Lone Star Investment Pool, and Prosperity Bank accounts
• Fine Arts Department update on program participation and recent highlights
• Post-election bond survey results following the failed 2025 bond proposition
• Mid-year staffing report showing improved retention trends (4 separations in 2025-26 vs. 42 in 2024-25)

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