{ "city": "Vernon Independent School District", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1442/", "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": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to set tax rate and adopt sick leave bank policy", "summary": "The Vernon ISD board will review the 2026–27 employee handbook, discuss the near-final budget for funds 199, 240, and 599, and take action on certified tax rolls, a proposed tax rate, and a new local sick leave bank policy. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=757617", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on $421 monthly health insurance contribution and $10k capital asset threshold", "summary": "The Vernon ISD board will meet July 20, 2026 to act on the 2026–27 budget and policy updates. Key decisions include setting the district’s monthly health-insurance contribution at $421 per employee and raising the capital-asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000. The board will also vote on interlocal agreements for shared services with neighboring school districts and adopt updated handbooks, safety plans, and compensation policies.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=750767", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on property purchases, security plans, and uniforms", "summary": "The Vernon ISD board will meet June 10, 2026 to conduct routine business and vote on several items. The board will consider approving property purchases, a budget amendment for cafeteria tables, security plans, band uniforms, and contracts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. No major policy changes or controversial decisions are listed on this agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=746913", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to approve bus purchases, security MOUs, and nonprofit education foundation", "summary": "The Vernon Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on May 18, 2026, to conduct standard business including approving routine reports, recognizing student athletes, and swearing in new trustees. Key decisions include purchasing school buses, approving memoranda of understanding with the Vernon Police Department and First Methodist of Vernon, and considering the creation of a nonprofit education foundation.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=742621", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=742621", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider partnerships with Boys and Girls Club of Vernon", "summary": "The Vernon Independent School District will hold a special meeting to discuss three action items regarding the Boys and Girls Club of Vernon. These items concern student absences, logo usage, and facility access.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=742147", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=742147", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Vernon ISD to consider $234,945 Chromebook purchase", "summary": "The Board will consider approving a contract for Chromebooks and carts and review recommendations for several administrative leadership positions. The meeting also includes reports on curriculum, instruction, and spring writing data.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=737789", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=737789", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "School board to vote on Region 9 ESC grant contracts", "summary": "The Vernon Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider and approve contracts with Region 9 Education Service Center (ESC) for awarded grants. The board will also discuss a design session with Paragon regarding turf and track improvements.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=737777", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=737777", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on school calendar, property sale, and roofing contract", "summary": "The Vernon ISD board will meet on March 23, 2026 to vote on several items, including the 2026-2027 school calendar, the sale of a tax property at 1523 Maiden St., and contracts for metal roofing, siding, turf, and a track. The board will also discuss security audits and administrator contracts in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=732635", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=732635", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Vernon ISD to consider hiring a new Athletic Director", "summary": "The board will meet in a special session to interview and discuss candidates for the Athletic Director position. The board will then reconvene in open session to consider hiring for the role and authorize the Superintendent to negotiate for an Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=736194", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=736194", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=736184", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=736184", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=736163", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=736163", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider hiring a new Superintendent", "summary": "The Board will discuss and consider hiring a candidate for the position of Superintendent. Additionally, the Board will act on an order regarding the cancellation of the General Trustee Election due to unopposed candidates.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=732671", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=732671", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-02-16", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Vernon ISD to interview and consider candidates for Superintendent", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will interview candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position and may name a lone finalist. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the Annual Report and TAPR.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=725897", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=725897", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on delaying teacher certification requirements", "summary": "The Vernon Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to discuss routine items and vote on several action items. The board will consider approving the consent agenda, including minutes, financial reports, and a plan to delay teacher certification requirements. A closed session will focus on security personnel deployment and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1442?meeting=723524", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1442?meeting=723524", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1442" } ] }