{ "city": "Merkel Independent School District", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1399/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "School board to vote on 2026-2027 handbooks, meal prices, and compensation plan", "summary": "The Merkel ISD Board will review and act on several policy and financial items for the 2026-2027 school year, including student and athletic codes of conduct, employee handbook, meal prices, insurance coverages, and employee compensation. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as June meeting minutes and monthly bills, as well as personnel contract discussions.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=753830", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=753830", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Merkel ISD board to vote on long-term facilities plan and innovation plan", "summary": "The Merkel Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, to discuss and potentially approve several key items, including the long-term facilities plan, the 2026–2031 District of Innovation Plan, and administrative raises. The board will also review quarterly financial reports and consider purchasing vehicles, buses, and fuel for the upcoming year.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=748070", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Merkel ISD to certify board election results and discuss construction projects", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will canvas and certify the results of the May 2, 2026 election and administer the oath of office to new members. The board will also consider budget amendments, construction project designs, and a CMAR recommendation.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=743229", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=743229", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Called Board Meeting Cancelled", "headline": "Board to certify May 2 election results and elect officers", "summary": "The Merkel Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to certify the results of the May 2, 2026, election. The board will also discuss the reorganization of the board and the election of officers.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=743221", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Merkel ISD board to review budget, approve resignations, and discuss band trip", "summary": "The Merkel Independent School District board will meet April 22, 2026, to review administrative and financial reports, discuss budget amendments, and consider approval of resignations and contract offerings. The board will also discuss a potential out-of-state band trip and the demolition of a field concession stand at 1902 South 2nd St.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=738734", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=738734", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=735001", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=735001", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Called Board Meeting", "headline": "Merkel ISD Board to discuss hiring a new superintendent", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a closed session regarding the selection and hiring of a new superintendent. This includes deliberating on applicants, conducting interviews, and naming a lone finalist.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=732749", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=732749", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Called Board Meeting", "headline": "Merkel ISD discusses superintendent hire", "summary": "The Merkel Independent School District board is meeting to discuss the hiring of a new superintendent and teacher certification requirements. The meeting includes a closed session for consultation with an attorney and deliberation on superintendent applicants. The agenda is primarily procedural with some discussion items.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=732748", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=732748", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Called Board Meeting Bond Sale", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=727786", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=727786", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-02-16", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on hiring principals, athletic director, and approve January bills", "summary": "The Merkel ISD Board will hold its regular February meeting to review administrative reports, discuss budget amendments, and vote on personnel actions including hiring principals and an athletic director. The board will also consider a joint election-services contract with nearby cities and receive updates on campus operations and construction projects.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=727863", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=727863", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "body": "Called Board Meeting", "headline": "Merkel ISD Board to consider personnel contracts and superintendent transition", "summary": "The Board will meet to discuss personnel matters, including a superintendent search and transition. The meeting includes an executive session and an open session to act on personnel contracts and resignations.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=731308", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=731308", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "Regular Board Meeting", "headline": "Board to review financials, personnel, and upcoming school board elections", "summary": "The Merkel ISD Board will review December 2025 meeting minutes, approve December bills, discuss May 2026 school board elections, and hear compliance reports. Administrative reports on finances, enrollment, and staffing will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1399?meeting=723799", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1399?meeting=723799", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1399" } ] }