Merkel Independent School District public meetings in 2025
11 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Merkel ISD Board will review and act on multiple 2025 bond project contracts, including selecting an architect and construction procurement method. They will also vote on approving the 2024-2025 annual financial report presented by James Rodgers and Company, PC. Additional discussions include policy updates and personnel matters.
- Vote to approve 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report (James Rodgers and Company, PC)
- Select architect for 2025 Bond Projects and delegate contract negotiation authority to Superintendent
- Choose construction procurement method for 2025 Bond Projects
- Authorize Superintendent to procure Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for 2025 Bond Projects
- Approve TASB Policy Update 126 affecting local policies
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Merkel Independent School District board will meet on November 18, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the approval of the 2024-25 annual financial report, surplus land sale, and contract negotiations for bond project design services. The meeting will also cover personnel matters, budget amendments, and policy updates.
- Approve 2024-25 Annual Financial Report presented by James Rodgers and Company, PC
- Declare 2.34-acre unimproved tract near Bumpergate Road and W. Overland Trail as surplus and authorize sale by sealed bid
- Consider approval to authorize Superintendent to negotiate with Jacob & Martin, LLC for architecture and engineering design of 2025 bond projects
- Discuss and consider possible action to approve naming an auditor for the 2025-26 school year
- Consider Inter-local Participation Agreement between Merkel ISD and BuyBoard
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Called Board Meeting
The Merkel Independent School District Board will meet to consider and approve a resolution declaring the results of a bond election. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss security, personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Resolution to canvass returns and declare results of a bond election
- Executive session on security measures
- Executive session on personnel matters and superintendent search
- Executive session on real property
- Consultation with attorney
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Board Meeting for October
The Merkel ISD board will meet October 15, 2025 to act on routine minutes, pay September bills, and consider two voting resolutions for neighboring appraisal districts. The board will also discuss switching from place-based to at-large elections and hear administrative reports on finance, enrollment, and upcoming events.
- Approve September 17, 2025 board meeting minutes
- Pay September 2025 monthly bills
- Vote on resolutions for Central Appraisal District of Taylor County and Jones County
- Discuss transition from place-based to at-large elections
- Consider contract offers for certified personnel for 2025–2026 school year
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Board Meeting
The Merkel Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting to receive administrative reports, discuss August 2025 financials and minutes, and act on personnel matters including resignations, retirements, and contract offerings. No substantive decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.
- Discuss/Consider August 2025 monthly bills
- Discuss/Consider approval of resignations/retirements
- Consider contract offerings to certified personnel for 2024-2025
- Deliberate security measures, personnel matters, and real property in executive session
- Review August 13, 2025 called meeting and August 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget and the ordinance setting the tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments for 2024-2025 and the district's TIA spending plan.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
- Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget by Fund and Function
- Adoption of Ordinance Setting Tax Rate for 2025-2026
- Budget Amendments for 2024-2025
- Merkel ISD's TIA Spending Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Called Board Meeting
The Merkel Independent School District Board will meet to discuss a potential bond election and the reimbursement of funds for district improvements. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss security, personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Consideration of an order calling a bond election not to exceed $20,000,000
- Consideration of a resolution to reimburse the District for prior expenditures on construction and equipping district improvements
- Executive session regarding security measures (Gov't. Code 551.076)
- Executive session regarding personnel matters (Gov't. Code 551.074)
- Executive session regarding real property (Gov't. Code 551.072)
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Budget Workshop
The Board will hold a budget workshop to present and discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding future board meeting dates and agenda postings.
- Presentation and discussion of the Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss and consider calling a bond election and engaging bond counsel legal services. The meeting also includes reviews of student and employee handbooks, codes of conduct, and the 2025-2026 compensation plan.
- Order calling a bond election
- Engagement agreement for bond counsel with Walsh Gallegos Trevino Kyle & Robinson, P.C. & Cantu Harden Montoya LLP
- 2025-2026 MISD Compensation Plan
- 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and Athletic Code of Conduct
- Meal prices for 2025-2026
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Called Board Meeting Facilities Planning
The Merkel ISD board will review facilities planning and bond discussions as well as athletic advertisement and signage at this called meeting. The board will also discuss future meeting dates and agenda postings. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss facilities planning and bond options. The meeting includes an executive session to interview candidates and a potential open session vote to name an Interim Superintendent.
- Facilities Planning and Bond Discussion
- Interviews for Interim Superintendent position
- Approval of resignations and retirements
- Contract offerings to certified personnel for 2025-2026
- Appointment of an Interim Superintendent
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.