Vernon Independent School District public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the District Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. The board will also consider several action items including election orders and school improvement plans.
- Public hearing on the District Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
- Order General election for Board of Trustees, Place 6 and 7
- Targeted Improvement Plan for VES, VMS, and VHS
- Interlocal agreement with West Texas Food Service Cooperative
- Determination on 3-point seatbelt requirements per Transportation Code § 547.701(f)
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in closed session to discuss the superintendent's retirement and a voluntary retirement agreement. The Board will also interview and consider candidates for the position of Interim Superintendent.
- Consideration of superintendent's retirement
- Consideration of a voluntary retirement agreement
- Interviews and potential hiring of an Interim Superintendent
The provided minutes for the December 5, 2025 special meeting contain no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The document consists primarily of system maintenance notices and a status note stating '12-5 approved'.
Special Meeting
The Vernon Independent School District Board will meet to discuss the retirement of the superintendent and a voluntary retirement agreement. The board will also interview and consider candidates for the position of interim superintendent.
- Consideration of superintendent's retirement
- Consideration of a voluntary retirement agreement
- Interviews and consideration of candidates for interim superintendent
- Discussion of hiring terms for an interim superintendent
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Vernon Independent School District board will meet to discuss security upgrades, personnel appointments, and property sales. Key decisions include a contract for door hardware and an interlocal agreement with the City of Vernon for a School Resource Officer.
- Purchase of access control, doors, and sensors from Tex-Oma Builders Supply for VES, VHS, and VMS not to exceed $250,000
- Interlocal agreement with the City of Vernon for an SRO to serve as Director of Safety and Security
- Sale of tax property at 920 Pease by the Texas Communities group
- Appointment of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Approval of virtual homebound services and ESL waivers
The provided minutes contain no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting timestamp.
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session including a closed session to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters. The primary item for discussion is the evaluation of the Superintendent.
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Vernon Independent School District Board will discuss potential bids for the Central Elementary and Shive Elementary school properties. The board will also consider an agreement with the City of Vernon for a School Resource Officer and a contract extension for fund deposits.
- Bids for Central Elementary School property
- Bids for Shive Elementary School property
- Interlocal agreement with City of Vernon for an SRO/Director of Safety and Security
- Resolution to extend Depository Contract for funds to August 31, 2027
- Retention Stipends Payment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Vernon Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on September 22, 2025. The agenda includes routine procedural items, reports on curriculum and campus performance, and action items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and campus improvement plans. The board will also discuss security measures and personnel matters in closed session.
- Approve campus and district improvement plans
- Discuss election of 2 board members to Wilbarger County Appraisal District Board
- Review curriculum and instruction report
- Consider security personnel deployment and intruder detection audit findings
- Approve consent agenda including minutes and financial report
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing on the budget tax rate and consider approving the 2025-26 District Budget. The meeting includes decisions on property demolitions, insurance renewals, and school calendar changes.
- Public hearing and possible approval of the Ordinance and Resolution to set the Tax Rate
- Approval of the 2025-26 District Budget by Function
- Demolition of tax properties at 2616 Cumberland, 2931 Luna, 1315 Mesquite, and 3629 Lorance
- Approval of District Property, Casualty, and Cybersecurity Insurance Renewal
- Consideration of a Director of Safety and Security position or an Interlocal Agreement
The board met for a regular meeting on August 28, 2025. The only substantive action recorded was the approval of the August minutes.
- Approved August minutes (2)
Special Meeting
The Vernon Independent School District will discuss policies regarding SB401. The board will also consider approving Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with two state hospitals.
- Discussion on VISD policies regarding SB401
- Consideration of MOU with Vernon State Hospital
- Consideration of MOU with Wichita Falls State Hospital
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Vernon Independent School District Board will discuss the 2025-26 employee and student handbooks and the FY 25-26 budget for Funds 199, 240, and 599. The Board will also take action on the proposed tax rate and a resolution to sell property.
- Setting the proposed tax rate for the Notice of Public Hearing
- Resolution to initiate the sale of property
- Review of certified tax rolls from Wilbarger and Foard Counties
- Discussion of FY 25-26 Budget for Funds 199, 240, and 599
- Discussion on VISD policies regarding SB401
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and vote on teacher, administration, and hourly employee pay schedules for the 2025-26 school year. Other actions include approving interlocal bus agreements and a new phone system contract.
- Adoption of 2025-26 Teacher, Administration, and Auxiliary/Hourly pay schedules
- Sale of tax properties at 1428 Olive and 1911 Beaver
- Interlocal bus agreements with Harrold, Northside, Crowell, and Chillicothe ISDs
- Interlocal agreements with City of Vernon and County of Wilbarger for School Resource Officers
- Contract for the VISD phone system through RFP #IT2025-03
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet to decide on several action items, including equipment purchases and administrative authorizations. The meeting includes a request for public participation on agenda items.
- Purchase of HVAC units for Vernon High School
- Authorization to apply for the TEA Staff Development Minutes Waiver
- Approval of VISD Defenders for 2025-2026
- MOU with VC for sharing facilities during emergencies
The provided minutes for the July 7, 2025 Special Meeting contain no records of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The document consists primarily of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.