Gunter ISD public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will hear the 2022-2023 audit report, receive updates on finances, enrollment, and construction, and consider several action items, including a resolution on trustee election methods, a custodial services contract, and access control door quotes. The meeting also includes a closed session for real property, personnel, and security matters.
- 2022-2023 Audit Report presentation by Steve Davis of Morgan, Davis & Co.
- Consider approval of Resolution Concerning Methods of Election of Trustees (postponed from Nov. 16)
- Consider approval of Board Policy BBB (LOCAL)-Board Members: Elections (died due to lack of motion)
- Consider approval of RFP for Custodial Services provided by The Faulk Company
- Consider approval of CMC Quote for Interior and Exterior Access Control Doors
Kerfoot Trust Meeting
The Kerfoot Trust board is meeting to hear a financial update on trust investments from Wells Fargo Advisors and to consider approving the minutes from the September 19, 2022 meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Financial update on Kerfoot Trust investments by Gail Utter of Wells Fargo Advisors
- Consider approval of September 19, 2022 meeting minutes
Public Hearing Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a public hearing to discuss the district's 2022-2023 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.) rating. The agenda includes a presentation on the rating, followed by public comments and questions. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on Gunter ISD 2022-2023 F.I.R.S.T. rating
- Public comments and questions on the F.I.R.S.T. presentation
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a superintendent report, and a consent agenda. The board will consider and potentially approve several resolutions, including one on trustee election methods, and will vote on RFPs for grounds maintenance and custodial services. They will also consider a $15,173.75 bond-funded payment for softball field electrical repairs, and will enter closed session for real property, personnel, and security deliberations.
- Resolution concerning methods of election of trustees
- RFP for grounds maintenance services
- RFP for custodial services
- Pay $15,173.75 from bond money to Legacy Technical Installations for softball field electrical repairs
- Revisions to Board Policies BE (LOCAL) and BBB (LOCAL)
Called
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider two action items: approval of the 2023-2024 Emergency Operation Procedures Manual and a resolution authorizing a one-time retention incentive stipend. The agenda also includes public comments and adjournment.
- Consider approval of the Emergency Operation Procedures Manual for 2023-2024
- Consider approval of a resolution to allow a one-time retention incentive stipend
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, including financial and enrollment updates, and will consider several action items. These include approving revisions to a leave policy, purchasing a 14-passenger student activity bus, and approving a retention stipend. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a Level Three appeal filed by Damon and Alicia Cobb.
- Consider approval of revisions to TASB Policy DEC(LOCAL) on compensation and benefits
- Consider approval of purchase of a 14-passenger student activity bus
- Consider approval of a retention stipend
- Consider approval of resolution for Grayson County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Closed session for Level Three appeal filed by Damon and Alicia Cobb
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items such as the superintendent's report, financial reports, and consent agenda, as well as two action items: a 4th grade class size waiver and a resolution to employ or accept volunteers as chaplains. The board will also recess into closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and security matters.
- Consider approval of 4th Grade Class Size Waiver
- Consider approval of Resolution to Employ or Accept Volunteers as Chaplains
- Monthly Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report
- Memorandum of Understanding between GISD and GIFT
- Closed session on real property, personnel, and security
Public Hearing Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to review the proposed 2023-2024 budget for the district and the Grayson County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement (SSA), as well as the proposed tax rate. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public input.
- Review of Grayson County Special Education SSA proposed budget for 2023-2024
- Review of Gunter ISD proposed budget for 2023-2024
- Review of proposed Gunter ISD tax rate for 2023-2024
Special Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider and potentially adopt the 2023-2024 budget, tax rate, and related financial items, along with board goals and appraisal matters. The agenda also includes a closed session for real property, personnel, and security deliberations. Public comments and an enrollment update are scheduled.
- Consider adopting the Gunter ISD Budget for 2023-2024
- Consider adopting the Gunter ISD Tax Rate for 2023-2024
- Consider adopting the Grayson County Special Education SSA Budget for 2023-2024
- Consider approval of 2022-2023 Year End Budget Amendments and Transfer of Appropriations
- Consider approval of the Resolution to Nominate a Candidate to the Grayson Central Appraisal District Board
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly approve the proposed 2023-2024 tax rate and budget, along with other routine items. The agenda also includes a closed session for real property and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of Gunter ISD proposed tax rate for 2023-2024
- Consider approval of Gunter ISD proposed budget for 2023-2024
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Memorandum of Understanding for Juvenile Justice Education Program
- Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization
- Adjunct Faculty Status Agreement for Agri-Life Extension Agents
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 compensation package, a 10-cent increase to student lunch prices and a 25-cent increase to student breakfast prices, and the appointment of T-TESS appraisers. They will also discuss a superintendent contract revision and other personnel matters in closed session, and consider consent agenda items including policy updates and handbooks.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 compensation package
- Consider 10-cent student lunch and 25-cent student breakfast price increases
- Approve T-TESS appraisers for Gunter ISD and GCSEC SSA
- Closed session on superintendent contract and personnel
- Consent agenda: TASB policy update, hazardous traffic resolution, handbooks, drug testing policy
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Gunter ISD School Board, with the Superintendent and Gunter City Council members, for a Meet and Greet Dinner. The agenda explicitly states that no business will be discussed.
- Meet and Greet Dinner for Gunter ISD School Board, Superintendent, and Gunter City Council
- No business to be discussed
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve several expenditures, including a $1.577 million high school reroof bid, a $44,460.71 security window film proposal, and multiple purchases funded by 2016 bond funds. The board will also discuss the upcoming bond sale, review financial reports, and enter closed session to discuss personnel and real property matters.
- Approve Precision Roofing bid of $1,577,000 for high school reroof
- Approve Defensify Security Solutions proposal for $44,460.71 for window film
- Approve $15,335 for lockers, $28,587.44 for washer/dryer, up to $25,000 for AG shop renovation using 2016 bond funds
- Approve Morgan, Davis & Co. as audit firm for 2022-2023
- Hire Adam Johnson as Teacher/Band Director for 2023-2024
Public Hearing Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a public hearing to present and receive comments on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The agenda includes only the hearing, public comments, and adjournment, with no other business items.
- Public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Presentation of the 2021-2022 TAPR
- Public comments/questions related to the TAPR