Gunter ISD public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports, bond construction updates, and the possibility of a 4-day school week pilot. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property and personnel matters.
- Discussion on piloting a 4-day school week calendar
- Bond construction update
- Monthly financial reports for GISD and GCSEC SSA
- Closed session regarding the sale of land and related resolutions
- Quarterly investment report
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board will meet on November 18, 2024, to discuss and vote on several agreements and reports, including a land sale to the City of Gunter, updates on programs, and committee reports. The meeting includes procedural items, public comments, and a closed session for personnel and security discussions.
- Consider approval of land sale to City of Gunter for 1.00-acre tract at northwest corner of 6th Street and Little Elm Creek Road
- Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Juvenile Justice Education Program for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Region 10 Education Service Center Interlocal Agreement for 2025-2026
- Consider approval of English Language Learner Program Evaluation for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Resolution to elect candidates to Grayson Central Appraisal District Board
Regular Meeting
The Board will review district improvement plans, cybersecurity annexes, and a first-grade class size waiver. Members will also consider bond-funded purchases for a high school gym audio system and expanded access controls for multiple campuses.
- Resolution to designate six Gunter ISD parcels as surplus properties for sale
- Proposal from Nexos for a High School Gym Audio System using bond money
- Quote from CMC Simplifying Technology for access controls at Middle School, High School, and new Elementary Campus using bond money
- Approval of 2024-2025 District & Campus Improvement Plans
- Approval of a Class Size Waiver for first grade
Regular Meeting
The Gunter ISD board will meet September 16, 2024 to consider two key actions: delegating limited contractual authority to the superintendent for attendance-credit agreements and approving a resolution for Grayson Central Appraisal District to acquire a railroad property at 512 N Travis St., Sherman. The meeting also includes routine reports, committee updates, and a closed session for personnel and real-estate deliberations.
- Delegate superintendent authority under TEC 11.511(c)(4) for attendance-credit agreements
- Approve resolution for Grayson Central Appraisal District to acquire railroad property at 512 N Travis St., Sherman
- Review monthly financial report, enrollment update, bond construction update, and principal reports
- Adopt resolution reviewing GISD investment policy and designating investment officers
- Sign memorandum of understanding between GISD and GIFT
Public Hearing Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to review three key financial documents for the 2024-2025 school year: the Grayson County Special Education Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) proposed budget, the district’s own proposed budget, and the proposed tax rate. These reviews are procedural steps before any potential adoption.
- Review Grayson County Special Education SSA Proposed Budget 2024-2025
- Review Gunter ISD Proposed Budget 2024-2025
- Review Proposed Gunter ISD Tax Rate 2024-2025
Special Meeting
The Gunter ISD Board will meet in a special session to adopt the district’s 2024-2025 budget, set the tax rate, and approve year-end budget amendments. They will also consider using 2023 bond funds to repair or replace three HVAC units. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real-estate negotiations, personnel matters, and security plans.
- Adopt Grayson County Special Education SSA Budget 2024-2025
- Adopt Gunter ISD Budget 2024-2025
- Adopt Gunter ISD Tax Rate 2024-2025
- Approve Year-End Budget Amendments and Transfer of Appropriations
- Repair or replace 3 HVAC units using 2023 Bond Funds
Kerfoot Trust Meeting
The Kerfoot Trust will meet to discuss the disbursement of scholarship funds and updates to trust guidelines. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings.
- Request to Wells Fargo Advisors Trust for Gunter ISD Education Foundation Trust "GIFT" money for Spring scholarship disbursement
- Proposed revisions to Kerfoot Scholarship Trust Guidelines Section II.1 regarding payment schedule dollar amounts
- Approval of December 18, 2023, and July 22, 2024, meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Board will review monthly financial reports, enrollment updates, and bond construction progress. Members will consider approvals for the 2024-25 DAEP handbook, class size waivers, and Public Information Act non-business days.
- Budget and Tax Proposal discussion
- Approval of Student/Parent DAEP Handbook for 2024-25
- Approval of Class Size Waivers for 2024-2025
- Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization
- Resolution to Establish 2024-2025 Non-Business Days for Public Information Act
Workshop
The Gunter ISD board is meeting for a workshop to discuss the budget. The session includes time for public comments and audience participation.
- Budget Workshop
Regular Meeting
The Board will review 2024-2025 student and employee handbooks and update various district policies. The body will also consider expenditures for facility improvements and a revision to the Superintendent's contract.
- Purchase of 4 locker room dehumidifiers for $18,500.00 using 2016 bond funds
- Upgrade of stadium lights to LED
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student and Employee Handbooks
- Update of TASB Policy 123 covering ethics, safety, and instructional resources
- Removal of Brittany Floyd and addition of Alyce Greer to district bank accounts