Belen Rodriquez

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative and financial actions, including issuing a notice of election for the board, opening fuel bids, and discussing TRS On-Behalf and Medicare Part D amendments. Key items also included reviewing other budget amendments, adopting the 2018-2019 budget, setting tax rates, and reviewing the 2017-18 FIRST rating. Additionally, the board discussed safety training, policies regarding nepotism and employment, and the payment of end-of-fiscal-year bills. A public hearing was held regarding the 2018-2019 budget and proposed tax rate.

The board discussed the adoption of an order authorizing the redemption of outstanding principal for the Unlimited Tax School Building Bond, Series 2025, and the levying of ad valorem taxes. Additional items included the consideration and action on the 2025-2026 budget and tax rates, the approval of budget amendments, and the authorization to pay fiscal year-end bills and close the fiscal year.

The board meeting agenda focused on several key items including the review and approval of the AIE contract for Shiver-Megert and Grady ISD. The board addressed the ranking of proposals and potential contract awards for the Football Turf project (Scope #2) and the Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) project (Scope #1), as well as granting authorization to the Superintendent to negotiate these contracts. Additionally, the meeting included a review and discussion concerning junior high athletic programs and their future needs.

The board meeting notice outlines the provisions for the upcoming session, including the potential for closed meetings or consultations with legal counsel as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Topics for deliberation may include personnel matters, real property discussions, security device evaluations, student or employee disciplinary issues, and conferences with employee representatives.

The board discussed several items including bond project updates and planning, the certification of unopposed candidates and election cancellation for the upcoming November election, and the establishment of a fund balance policy. Key fiscal actions included the prepayment agreement on the 2024 bond, fuel bid openings, TRS On-Behalf and Medicare Part D amendments, and various budget amendments. Furthermore, the board reviewed plans for a community town hall meeting, the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget and tax rates, the location of a new four-bedroom house, the adoption of the MC Appraisal District budget, and the closure of the fiscal year including the payment of end-of-year bills.