Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lisa Herring’s organization
Aug 15, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Refugio Independent School District District of Innovation Plan 2026-2031
This document outlines the Refugio Independent School District's District of Innovation Plan, designed to leverage local control and flexibility offered to independent school districts. The plan focuses on strategic exemptions from state mandates, including the first day of instruction, teacher contract days, teacher certification, probationary contracts, minimum attendance requirements, class size waivers, and district-level and site-based decision-making. The overarching goal is to empower the district to implement innovative practices, enhance operational efficiency, and tailor educational programs to better meet the specific needs of its students and community, replacing traditional compliance-driven processes with a strategic planning approach.
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Board Of Trustees Of The Refugio Independent School District Special Meeting
The board focused on the approval of various employment contracts as recommended by the Superintendent. Specifically, the board authorized Chapter 21 probationary contracts for two individuals and a non-certified dual assignment contract for another candidate.
Jun 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of the Refugio Independent School District Regular Meeting Minutes
The board meeting featured a public hearing regarding the intent to apply for ESSA and federal grant funds. Updates were provided by the superintendent on district and campus reports, STAAR scores, the band handbook, and school zone signage replacements. Budget considerations for the 2026-2027 school year were reviewed, including topics such as Pre-K enrollment, staff salaries, and insurance premium contributions. Key consent agenda items approved included an increase to the micro-purchase threshold for federally funded purchases, a resolution identifying hazardous traffic conditions, and various budget amendments. Furthermore, the board approved personnel recommendations for both the district and the GSEC Special Education Cooperative.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Refugio Independent School District Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board conducted a regular meeting where they discussed various district matters. Key agenda items included the election and reaffirmation of Board officers for the upcoming year, a review of campus and district reports, a summary of findings from an Intruder Detection Audit, and staffing updates regarding current needs for science and maintenance personnel. The Board also addressed and approved the 2026-2027 transfer students, various budget amendments, the annual report for the School Health Advisory Council, and an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Refugio Central Appraisal District. Furthermore, the Board authorized the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds and approved the superintendent's employment recommendations for non-Chapter 21 contract employees.
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