Gunter Independent School District

The board meeting focused on two main agenda items. First, the approval of a $295,000 bond-funded construction bid for a new road between Tiger Lane and Kerfoot Drive, intended to improve traffic flow during school hours and provide emergency access. Second, the approval of a safety initiative to install secondary flip-lock locking mechanisms on all classroom doors across the high school, middle school, and elementary school campuses.

The board reconvened from an executive session to deliberate on personnel recommendations. The actions taken included the approval of an employment contract for an individual as well as a one-year probationary contract for the upcoming school year, in addition to the approval of a new coaching hire.

The Board of Trustees held a budget workshop meeting which included a closed session for the deliberation of personnel matters and an update on staffing. The meeting concluded after the budget workshop session.

The meeting included student and staff recognitions, a strategic planning presentation, and reviews of monthly financial and quarterly investment reports. Key agenda items approved by the Board included the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, adoption of the Bluebonnet Math Curriculum, the KFM Engineering and Design fee schedule, and joining the TASB Energy Cooperative. Additionally, the Board selected Haskins Eastwood as the audit firm for the 2025-2026 school year and approved recommendations regarding employment and contract status for teachers and coaches for the upcoming school year.

The board discussed and reviewed architectural plans for high school restroom renovations and the repurposing of the oldest district building into a new administration facility. Key topics included the interior design and furniture selection for the new administrative offices, boardroom configurations with advanced audio-visual capabilities, and aesthetic improvements such as new signage, exterior glass replacement, and building identity updates. The board also reviewed construction schedules, budget considerations for material selections, and facility access control systems.