{
 "city": "Smithville ISD",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1738/",
 "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": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD schedules public hearing for 2026-2027 budget and tax rate",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and approve budget amendments and a bond repayment resolution. The district is calling for a public hearing on August 24, 2026, to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=753282",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD to decide on 2026-27 employee compensation",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2026-27 district budget development and compensation plan. The board is scheduled to take action on employee compensation for the 2026-27 period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=751518",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=751518",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD to consider refinancing 2016 bond debt",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on ESSA and Perkins federal grants and discuss refinancing debt from the 2016 bond series. The meeting also includes a review of the district's pay system and property tax collection contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=748980",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=748980",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD swears in two new school board members May 18",
   "summary": "The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees meets May 18, 2026 to conduct routine business, approve prior meeting minutes, and swear in newly elected members Chris Hinnant (Place 1) and Grant Gutierrez (Place 2). The board will also recognize teachers, staff, and students for honors and athletic achievements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=744119",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=744119",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD board to hold closed session on Level III parent complaint",
   "summary": "The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address a Level III parent complaint. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel, then reconvene in open session for a hearing and possible action on the complaint.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=740679",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=740679",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD board to vote on bilingual summer school and library materials",
   "summary": "The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 20 to act on routine financial reports, recognize student achievements, and vote on two key items: approval of the 2026 Emergent Bilingual Summer School schedule and approval of new library materials for three campuses. The board will also hear updates on district finances, strategic planning, and upcoming events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=739634",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=739634",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD board to vote on $50k+ vehicle purchases and custodial contract",
   "summary": "The Smithville ISD Board of Trustees will meet on March 23, 2026, to discuss routine financial reports, recognize staff and students, and vote on hiring new teachers and extending contracts. The board will also consider awarding a custodial services contract and approve purchases exceeding $50,000 for two fleet vehicles.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=735034",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=735034",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD to consider $46,629 budget amendment for property audit fees",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial and investment reports and consider a budget amendment for audit fees. The meeting includes a demographic study presentation and updates on school bus seat belt requirements per SB 546.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=731943",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=731943",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Smithville ISD to hold public hearing on 2024-2025 academic performance",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing to discuss the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report and At-Risk Reports. The meeting includes reviews of district financial statements and a report on revised teacher certification requirements under HB 2. The board will also consider a resolution for bond interest payments due by February 15, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1738?meeting=723119",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1738?meeting=723119",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1738"
  }
 ]
}