Stafford Municipal School District public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District will hold a special meeting to discuss a STEM Academy expansion and budget transfers. The board will also conduct a public hearing regarding the FY-2025 Rating based on 2023–2024 data.
- Public hearing on FY-2025 Rating based on FY 2023–2024 data
- Proposed STEM Academy Expansion for 2026–2027 school year, not to exceed $118,476
- Budget amendment to transfer $1,500 from 199/41 to 199/13
- Budget amendment to transfer $8,500 from 199/23 to 199/93
- Budget amendment to transfer $20,000 from 199/91 to 199/93
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Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the superintendent search and consider a contract for professional development services. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal matters, personnel, and the superintendent hiring process.
- Contract with MGT Impact Solutions LLC for Professional Development Services not to exceed $72,000
- Budget amendment to transfer $1,500, $8,500, and $20,000 between functions
- Resolution designating nonbusiness days for the Texas Public Information Act for 2026
- Possible action to propose termination of Chapter 21 probationary and/or term contract employees
- Superintendent Search Update
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Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will hold a special called meeting to facilitate a public Town Hall Forum about the search for the district’s next superintendent of schools. Texas Open Meetings Act rules require a public comment period, but the board encourages residents to use the interactive Town Hall Forum instead.
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Special Called Meeting
The Board will hold a special called meeting featuring a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The Board may then return to open session to approve items discussed privately.
- Legal advice regarding Superintendent retirement and search/hiring process
- Legal advice regarding Texas Education Code 11.303
- Hiring, renewal, non-renewal, and termination of professional personnel contracts
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Implementation of security personnel or devices
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Special Called Meeting
The Board will hold a special called meeting to conduct a Level 3 grievance hearing regarding a complaint filed by Patrice Eckland. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice and personnel matters before returning to open session for possible action.
- Level 3 grievance hearing for Patrice Eckland
- Legal advice regarding Texas Education Code 11.303
- Discussion of professional personnel hiring, renewals, non-renewals, and terminations
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Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet on November 10, 2025, to consider hiring a Bilingual Assistant Principal at Stafford Elementary School and approving a $84,560 purchase for an RDT rack system for the Early Childhood Center kitchen. The board will also discuss adopting the 2025–2026 Employee Handbook and expanding the Stafford STEM Magnet Academy to include 1st grade for the 2026–2027 school year.
- Hire Bilingual Assistant Principal at Stafford Elementary School
- Approve $84,560 purchase of RDT rack system for Early Childhood Center kitchen from Kommercial Kitchen (SPA24/027AK-08)
- Adopt 2025–2026 Employee Handbook
- Expand Stafford STEM Magnet Academy to include 1st grade for 2026–2027 school year
- Consider approval of TexBuy membership resolution
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Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 13, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several key items. Presentations include graduation details for Stafford High School and the STEM Magnet program, an annual review of the summer learning program, and a multilingual program evaluation. The board will also consider a 2-year extension for the Community Center Operations Committee, a non-paid advisory appointment, and rental renewals for youth sports groups.
- Consider approval of 2-year extension of appointments to the Community Center Operations Committee
- Consider approval of Dr. Bostic’s appointment as a non-paid advisory member to the TrueLeap, Inc. Board of Directors
- Discussion and possible action regarding rental renewals for SYBA, Stafford Cobras and Carl Lewis Stars
- Consider approval of STEM Academy Expansion for 2026-2027 school year
- Deliberation and possible action regarding superintendent search
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Special Called Meeting
The Board will interview and potentially select a firm to conduct a search for a new Superintendent. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and discussion of Texas Education Code 11.303.
- Interviews with Superintendent search firms
- Possible action to select a Superintendent search firm
- Closed session for legal advice on pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers
- Closed session regarding Texas Education Code 11.303
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Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District will meet to discuss the issuance of Series 2025 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes. The board will also consider two specific equipment and material purchases.
- Resolution authorizing the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2025
- Purchase of Spanish textbook licenses from Vista Higher Learning not to exceed $66,562.50
- Purchase of an AG truck from Classic Chevrolet not to exceed $63,055
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Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District Board will review academic progress, AI projects, and the 2025-26 District and Campus Improvement Plans. The board will also consider approvals for teacher appraisal calendars and compensation plan amendments.
- Food purchases from Gordon Food Services not to exceed $950,000
- Food purchases from Hiland Dairy not to exceed $195,000
- Food purchases from Brothers Produce not to exceed $100,000
- Approval of 2025-26 SY District Improvement Plan (DIP) and Campus Improvement Plans (CIPS)
- Amendment to the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are empty of substantive content.
Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District Board and City Council will hold a joint workshop to discuss and potentially approve the 2025-26 school budget, tax rate, and related financial actions. Presentations will cover the proposed budget, tax rate breakdown, and public comments before final votes on the budget and tax rate.
- Consider adoption of Joint Resolution to defease and redeem outstanding obligations
- Vote on 2025-26 SMSD budget with proposed $1.002121 tax rate per $100 valuation ($0.786900 for operations, $0.215221 for debt service)
- Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate
- Approve Temporary Workspace Easement Grant with Kinder Morgan Crude & Condensate, LLC
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Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet August 20, 2025 to act on routine financial and operational items including a $538,950 iPad purchase, several vendor contract renewals, and policy updates. No major policy changes or controversial decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Renew Frost Bank depository contract through 8/31/2027
- Purchase 1,000 iPads, Apple Care, keyboards for up to $538,950 with 4-year financing
- Renew Whitley Penn audit services contract ($974,374.31)
- Renew McGriff property/casualty insurance ($68,330)
- Renew Therapy Travelers speech-language therapy contract ($231,750) for IDEA-B services
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Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District board and mayor will hold a joint workshop to receive a presentation from the CFO on the 2025-2026 budget and tax rates. The meeting includes procedural items such as invocation, public comment, and adjournment.
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Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District will meet to consider a construction contract and a resolution regarding prevailing wage rates. The board will also consider a resolution to honor Lana Arlene Hoesing.
- Minor construction contract with Coach’s Construction, LLC for the Data Center at STEM Magnet Academy Project
- Resolution adopting Prevailing Wage Rates for public works/construction facilities projects
- Resolution Honoring Lana Arlene Hoesing
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Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet in a special session to vote on four items: revised policies related to state law, a $75,963 purchase of power systems and server racks, a $816,675 purchase of 1,500 iPads with accessories and support, and teacher salary increases under House Bill 2. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice on pending litigation and personnel matters.
- Approval of revised Policies FD (Local) and FM (Local) relating to SB 401
- Purchase of power systems and server racks from Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. for up to $75,963
- Purchase of 1,500 iPads from Apple Inc. with 4-year Apple Care, keyboards, and Jamf School licenses for up to $816,675
- Approval of teacher salary increases under House Bill 2 (HB 2) with updated stipend provisions
- Closed session for legal advice on pending litigation and personnel matters
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Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District and Mayor will hold a joint workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is a presentation by the CFO regarding the 2025-2026 budget and tax rates.
- Presentation by the CFO regarding 2025-2026 SMSD budget and tax rates
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Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District Board will discuss the 2025-2026 budget and compensation manual. The board is also deciding on several technology purchases and a tax exemption for the 2025 tax year.
- Approval of 20% Local Homestead Exemption for the 2025 tax year
- Purchase of 1,500 iPads from Apple Inc. not to exceed $816,675
- Purchase of power systems and server racks from Netsync Network Solutions, Inc. not to exceed $75,963
- 60-month lease contract with Xerox Business Solutions Southwest
- Approval of the 2025-2026 SMSD Compensation Manual
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Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District Board will discuss personnel pay and school programs. The meeting includes a review of the 2025-2026 Compensation Manual and a vulnerability assessment report.
- Compensation of District Administrators (Chiefs through Coordinators)
- Compensation of JROTC employees
- Second reading of the 2025-2026 Compensation Manual
- Approval of the District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) Full Report
- Approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for 2025-2026
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Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will hold a special meeting to reorganize its leadership and ratify instructional materials for the upcoming school year. The board will also consider rescinding certain employee contract terminations and reviewing a draft compensation manual.
- Reorganize the Board and elect officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary)
- Ratify Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2025-26
- Read draft of the 2025-2026 Compensation Manual
- Rescind terminations of Chapter 21 probationary contracts and proposed nonrenewals for voluntarily resigned employees
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will certify the general election results and swear in newly elected trustees at this special meeting. After a closed session for legal consultation, the board will reorganize by electing officers and seating members.
- Certify and approve general election results
- Issue certificates of election to new trustees
- Administer oath of office to newly elected members
- Elect board officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary)
- Reorganize board and seat new members
Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet in a special session to consider actions on teacher contracts, including terminations, nonrenewals, and approvals for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation under Texas law.
- Termination of Chapter 21 probationary teacher contracts
- Proposal to nonrenew Chapter 21 term employment contracts for teachers
- Approval of professional administrator, teacher, counselor, nurse, and other contracts for 2025-2026
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider the results of the May 3 bond election and approve various personnel contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes discussions on teacher salaries, staff absences, and funding requests for CCOC operations.
- Adoption of Order Canvassing Returns for May 3, 2025 Bond Election
- Contract with MGT Impact Solutions for $70,000
- Contract with Kickstart Kids for $78,000
- Approval of 2025-2026 Joint Board Budget Calendar
- MOU with Houston Community College for Alternative Teacher Certification Program
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet April 14, 2025 to hear reports, recognize students, and vote on several contracts and policy updates. The most consequential action is a vote to raise the contract with Providence Treatment Center from $49,400 to $115,000 for student mental-health services.
- Consider increasing Providence Treatment Center contract from $49,400 to $115,000
- Consider $105,600 contract with Amergis Educational Staffing (TIPS Contract# 230703)
- Consider raising EPIC Special Education Staffing contract from $48,632 to $113,217
- Vote on policy deletions and updates (policies 123, 124, EF, and others)
- Consider approval for 2026 international student trip to Italy, France, and Spain
Team of Eight Training
The board is meeting to conduct required team building training. The session includes a period for public comment on agenda items.
- Required Board Team Building Training
Team of Eight Training Cancelled
The meeting scheduled for March 31, 2025, was cancelled. The provided agenda was for a required board team building training.
Special Called Meeting Cancelled
The Stafford Municipal School District board’s March 24, 2025 special called meeting was cancelled. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed on the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet on March 17, 2025, to consider cancelling the May 3, 2025 trustee election for positions 3, 4, and 5. They will also discuss and vote on a budget amendment to transfer $10,000 for teacher appreciation expenses. The meeting includes recognitions for teachers and students, an academic progress report, and a public hearing on the district’s annual report.
- Cancel May 3, 2025 trustee election for positions 3, 4, and 5
- Approve $10,000 budget transfer for Teacher Appreciation Expenses
- Public hearing on the district’s annual report
- Special recognition of HAABSE Campus Teachers including LaToya Davis (Teacher of the Year)
- Student recognition for Stafford High School Swim Team advancing to UIL State Competition
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Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District and City Council are holding a joint workshop to discuss a school building bond election. The body will consider a resolution requesting the election and an ordinance to call the election and establish notice provisions.
- Resolution Requesting School Building Bond Election
- Ordinance calling a School Building Bond Election for the Stafford Municipal School District
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Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the upcoming school year's academic calendar and employee payments for inclement weather days in January 2025. The meeting also includes reviews of finance options and final project offerings.
- Approval of 2025-2026 District Academic Calendar
- Payment resolution for exempt and non-exempt employees for inclement weather days (Jan 21-22, 2025)
- Review of RBC finance options
- Review of LAN final project offerings
- Recognition of Varsity Football Team for advancing to 4A UIL Regional Finals
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Joint Workshop
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet in a joint workshop to review updates from LAN and the RPC group and consider a resolution requesting a school building bond election. Public comment is limited to agenda items only.
- Consideration and approval of a Resolution Requesting School Building Bond Election
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Special Called Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District will discuss the fiscal year 2024 Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report. The board will also consider approvals for a vendor contract and the upcoming election order.
- Contract renewal with Edmentum Inc. for $68,068 for the 2024-2025 school year
- Order of Election for May 3, 2025
- Fiscal year 2024 Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report
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Joint Workshop
The board will receive a presentation from the Chief Financial Officer. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal advice, real property needs, and security measures.
- Presentation by Chief Financial Officer
- Closed session regarding facilities and real property needs
- Closed session regarding security personnel or devices
- Legal advice regarding Texas Education Code 11.303
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Regular Meeting
The Stafford Municipal School District board will meet January 13, 2025 to discuss and vote on a Targeted Improvement Plan for Stafford Middle School and a one-year contract for speech and language services. The board will also consider a budget amendment to reallocate $25,000 for copier invoices.
- Approval of Targeted Improvement Plan for Stafford Middle School
- Award of RFP 25-001 for Speech and Language Services (Jan 2025–Jan 2026) to EPIC Special Education Staffing and PSI Associates
- Budget amendment to transfer $25,000 for copier invoices between accounts 199/41 and 199/71
- Recognition of Stafford High School Mighty Spartan Band’s advancement to UIL State Contest
- Closed session for legal advice on pending litigation, real property, and employee matters
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