Freer ISD public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Freer ISD school board will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2024, covering routine procedural items and several discussions that may lead to decisions. Items include potential approvals for purchasing tax-sale property, adding safety doors, granting one-time employee stipends, and purchasing fund balances. The board will also discuss board goals and receive updates on rural schools innovation zones and attendance data.
- Possible approval of purchase of tax-sale property
- Possible approval of additions to Safety & Security Door Project
- Possible approval of one-time employee stipend
- Possible approval of fund balance purchases
- Discussion of Board Goals
Workshop
The board is meeting for a workshop to discuss goal setting. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Board Workshop-Goal Setting
Regular Meeting
The Freer ISD school board meets to certify the November 5, 2024 election results, issue certificates to winners, and administer oaths of office to newly elected members. The meeting also includes routine procedural items, public comment, and reports on finances, accountability ratings, and technology purchases.
- Certify winners of the November 5, 2024 school board election
- Issue certificates of election to newly elected board members
- Administer oath of office to newly-elected board members
- Discuss and possibly approve purchase of 30 interactive flat panels/accessories
- Discuss and possibly approve 2023-2024 annual financial report
Public Hearing
Freer ISD holds a public hearing to discuss the 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. The meeting is procedural and does not include additional decisions or actions.
Regular Meeting
The board will review academic and enrollment data and may approve Campus and District Improvement Plans. The meeting includes discussions on financial transfers, facility repairs, and a contract for the November 5, 2024 trustee election.
- Possible approval of Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) and District Improvement Plans (DIP)
- Possible approval of election services contract with Duval County for November 5, 2024 trustee election
- Possible approval to transfer CDs from IBC Bank to Freedom Bank
- Possible approval for replacement of rooftop A/C unit
- Possible approval to allow Superintendent to negotiate MOU with City of Freer Police Department
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Freer ISD Board of Trustees cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM. No decisions or discussions occurred due to the cancellation.
Public Hearing
The Freer ISD Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the district’s budget and proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year. No formal action is listed on this agenda; residents may speak during the hearing.
Regular Meeting
The Freer ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 19, 2024 to discuss and possibly adopt the 2024-2025 tax rate and amended budget. The board will also hear updates on student achievement data, special education performance, and a proposed chaplaincy policy.
- Possible adoption of 2024-2025 amended budget
- Possible adoption of Freer ISD’s 2024-2025 tax rate
- Discussion and possible approval of chaplaincy policy
- Presentation of special education 2023-2024 achievement data
- Discussion and possible approval of contract with Milestones Therapy Center
Regular Meeting
The Freer ISD school board will meet on July 22, 2024, to discuss and possibly approve several service contracts, including special education evaluations, therapy services, and a student code of conduct. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Texas A&M University-Kingsville and vote on a November 2024 trustee election order.
- Discussion and possible approval of memorandum of understanding with Texas A&M University-Kingsville
- Discussion and approval of Dr. Alan Fisher’s contract for special education evaluations
- Discussion and approval of contracts with Accelerate Contract Therapy Services (ACTS), Helping Hands Pediatric Rehabilitation Services (HHPRS), and Arturo Castro, MS, LPC
- Discussion and approval of Freer ISD 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook
- Approval of Order of Election for November 5, 2024 Trustee Election