Marfa ISD public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Marfa ISD board will meet December 15, 2025 to approve routine minutes, payroll, gifts, and financial reports. Two new items are under discussion: a 4-H adjunct faculty agreement and a purchase of attendance credit for the 2025-2026 school year. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approve minutes from November 17, 2025 regular meeting and December 1, 2025 special meeting
• Approve 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement
• Approve Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) for 2025-2026 school year
• Approve budget amendments, gifts and solicitations, and financial report
• Discuss school board training hours and annual financial report for year ended August 31, 2025

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Special Meeting

The board will meet in executive session for attorney consultation regarding the termination of Juan Martinez's probationary contract for good cause. The board will then consider and potentially act on the Superintendent's recommendation regarding this termination.

• Possible action on the termination of Juan Martinez's probationary contract

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Regular Meeting

The Marfa ISD board will meet to conduct routine business including approving minutes and financial reports, and to discuss a localized policy update. The most consequential item is the possible termination of a probationary teacher’s contract, which will be deliberated in closed session before any action is taken in open session.

• Approval of minutes from October 20 and October 28 meetings
• Check payments and budget amendments
• Localized Policy Update 126 (Board Meetings)
• Possible termination of Juan Martinez’s probationary contract for good cause

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting

The Marfa Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider the superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Juan Martinez’s probationary contract for good cause. The board held an executive session to discuss legal issues related to the possible termination before reconvening in open session for a vote.

• Possible termination of Juan Martinez’s probationary contract for good cause
• Executive session held under Texas Government Code §551.071 and §551.074

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.

Regular Meeting

The board will consider several inter-agency agreements and administrative approvals. Key discussions include a resource officer agreement with the City of Marfa and a memorandum of understanding with Presidio ISD.

• Interlocal Agreement with City of Marfa for School Resource Officer
• Memorandum of Understanding with Presidio ISD for the education of Redford students
• 2026 Presidio County Appraisal District Budget
• Nomination of a representative to the Presidio County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026-2027
• T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and approved appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Special Meeting Cancelled

The board will meet to discuss district goals and the superintendent's contract. The meeting includes an executive session for these deliberations.

• Discussion of Marfa ISD Mission, Vision, Values, Goals and Student Outcome Goals
• Discussion of Superintendent roles, responsibilities, evaluation and contract

Regular Meeting

The Marfa Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on September 15, 2025. The board will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and parent rights. Closed-session items include legal consultation, personnel matters, safety/security of facilities, and board officer reorganization.

• Possible action to approve resolution on Senate Bill 12 and parent rights
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 regular meeting, August 25, 2025 special meeting, and September 4, 2025 special meeting
• Check payments (amount not specified in agenda)
• Budget amendments (amount not specified in agenda)
• Gifts and solicitations (amount not specified in agenda)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting

The Marfa Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter closed session under Texas law to discuss ongoing personnel investigations, personnel matters, and board member roles and responsibilities. No final decisions will be made in closed session; any action will occur in a subsequent open meeting.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting

The board will conduct public hearings and vote on the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. Other business includes discussing the redemption of outstanding district debt and personnel matters in executive session.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Public hearing and resolution to set the 2025-2026 Tax Rate
• Possible action on an order authorizing defeasance and redemption of outstanding debt
• Budget amendments
• Executive session regarding personnel employment, assignments, terminations, and resignations

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Regular Meeting

The Marfa Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and contracts. The board will also discuss and potentially act on policy updates, technology services, and banking resolutions.

• Approve minutes from July 28, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve 2025-2026 Region 11 Technology Resources Education Consortium contract
• Approve resolution extending depository contract with Big Bend Banks
• Approve contract for tax assessment/collection services
• Discuss and possibly approve policy FNCE (Local) on electronic devices

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The board will consider approvals for the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan. Members will also discuss the 2025-2026 budget and several local policies regarding admissions, student activities, and electronic devices.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
• Revision of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget
• Policy EFB (Local) regarding Instructional Resources Library Materials
• Policy FNCE (Local) regarding Personal Communication/Electronic Devices

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.

Special Meeting

The board will consider and potentially take action on the district's mission, vision, values, and student outcome goals. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel and the superintendent's contract and evaluation.

• Discussion and possible action on Marfa ISD Mission, Vision, Values, Goals and Student Outcome Goals
• Executive session regarding personnel employment, assignments, terminations and resignations
• Executive session regarding Superintendent roles, responsibilities, evaluation and contract
• Possible action on matters discussed in closed session regarding the Superintendent

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss the 2025-2026 budget, compensation plan, and TRS health care contribution rate. The meeting also includes updates on STAAR/EOC and the Big Bend Rural Initiative for Success in Education.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget
• Discussion and possible action on 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
• Discussion and possible action on 2025-2026 TRS Health Care Contribution Rate
• Approval of Localized Policy Updates including school safety transfers and attendance for credit
• Approval of School Board Meeting Dates for the 2025-2026 Year

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The board will administer the oath of office for newly elected and appointed members. They will also consider a resolution regarding the retention of 2024 surplus funds from the Presidio County Appraisal District.

• Oath of office for newly elected and appointed board members
• Possible action to approve Presidio County Appraisal District Resolution to retain 2024 surplus funds
• Discussion and possible action to surplus items
• Budget amendments and check payments
• Executive session regarding personnel employment and assignments

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss renewing the District of Innovation plan for 2025-2030 and review a bond defeasance plan. The meeting includes a potential vote on an administrator contract renewal and interim superintendent stipend for Mr. Alferez.

• District of Innovation Renewal for the 2025-2030 Plan
• Update on Bond Defeasance Plan approved in August 2024
• Renewal of Administrator Contract for 2025-2026 with Temporary Interim Superintendent Stipend Agreement for Mr. Alferez
• Budget amendments and financial report
• 89th Texas Legislative Session update by John Porras

The provided document contains only administrative header information and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or meeting proceedings were recorded.

Special Meeting

The board will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The primary focus is the consideration of teacher contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.

• 2025-2026 Teacher Contracts

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider the 2025-2026 school calendar and potential adjustments to the 2024-2025 calendar. The meeting includes discussions on financial audit services and updates to several local policies. The Board will also address the contract status of Interim Superintendent Arturo Alferez.

• Discussion and possible action on financial audit services for the year ending August 31, 2025
• Approval of Localized Policy Update 124 covering financial ethics, investments, and student welfare
• Approval of TEKS Certification for the 2025-2026 school year
• Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar
• Possible action to accept resignation of Arturo Alferez from interim superintendent contract and approve a new administrator contract

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Marfa Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the superintendent and administrator positions, as well as legal issues tied to the new superintendent’s employment. Any final decisions will be made in an open session.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent employment (Tex Govt Code 551.074)
• Executive session to discuss administrator employment matters (Tex Govt Code 551.074)
• Executive session for attorney consultation on legal issues related to superintendent employment
• Possible action on superintendent position after closed session

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Special Meeting

The board will discuss and potentially act on the cancellation of the school board trustee election. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the employment of the superintendent and other administrators.

• Possible action to order the cancellation of the School Board Trustee Election
• Possible action regarding the Superintendent position
• Possible action regarding the Elementary Principal employment contract
• Possible action regarding the Junior/Senior High Principal employment contract
• Possible action regarding employment contracts for the Chief Financial Officer and Teacher/Athletic Director

The provided document contains only administrative header and footer information for a special meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025. No minutes, motions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

Regular Meeting

The board will meet to handle routine consent agenda items and conduct an executive session. The closed session is designated for the consideration and discussion of the superintendent evaluation.

• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of check payments
• Budget amendments
• Financial report
• Superintendent evaluation (Executive Session)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The Marfa Independent School District board will meet on February 3, 2025, to discuss routine items like minutes approval and payments, but the most consequential actions include ordering a school board election for four seats and possibly amending the 2024–2025 school calendar. The board will also hold a public hearing on the district’s financial integrity rating and consider a memorandum of understanding with neighboring districts.

• Public hearing on 2022–2023 FIRST Report financial rating
• Possible action to amend the 2024–2025 school calendar
• Consideration to order school board election for Places 3, 5, 6, and 7 for May 3, 2025
• Possible action on memorandum of understanding with Alpine ISD, Marathon ISD, and Education Partnership of the Permian Basin
• Approval of minutes from December 16 and 20, 2024 meetings and routine check payments

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.

Regular Meeting Cancelled

The Marfa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative reports, financial updates, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. The board will also consider ordering elections for school board seats 3, 5, 6, and 7.

• Possible action to order School Board elections for Place 3, 5, 6, and 7 for May 3, 2025
• Public hearing on 2022-2023 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Ratings
• Discussion and possible action to amend the 2024-2025 school calendar
• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding between Marfa ISD, Alpine ISD, Marathon ISD, and Education Partnership of the Permian Basin
• Review of budget amendments and financial reports