Cranfills Gap ISD public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hear presentations regarding a potential bond election in May 2024. The meeting includes discussions on financial management reports, policy updates, and personnel matters.
- Presentation on May 2024 Bond Election by Gallagher Construction and LiveOak Financial
- Public hearing for FIRST Report
- Approval of FIRST Rating and Financial Management Report
- TASB policy update: 122
- Personnel actions
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 29, 2023, to consider several action items, including approving the annual audit, voting on appointments to the Hamilton and Bosque County Central Appraisal District boards, and approving one-time stipends for school-employed guardians and all staff. The board will also discuss a property deed for a .27-acre trade and an update on 2.5 acres, and review TASB policy updates. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the monthly financial report.
- Approve audit presented by Cameron Gulley
- Resolution to vote on candidates for Hamilton County Central Appraisal District board
- Resolution to vote on candidates for Bosque County Central Appraisal District board
- Sign deed for .27 acreage trade and update on 2.5 acres (Benzenhoefer)
- One-time stipend for school-employed guardians and one-time extra duty stipend for all staff
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD board will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, new business including a bond discussion, a resolution to purchase 2.5 acres of real property, and a stipend for guardians. They will also consider an interlocal agreement for food services and a board policy addition. Information items include enrollment and attendance updates.
- Bond discussion with Thomas Lastrapes (Live Oak Financing) and Rhett Gallagher (Gallagher Construction Services)
- Resolution to purchase Benzenhoefer 2.5 acres and approve earnest money contract
- Consider annual stipend for guardians
- Approve SY24-25 interlocal agreement with Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative (Food Service)
- Discussion of Board Policy CS(LOCAL)
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine opening exercises, public comments, and consent agenda items. New business includes discussing a bond with Live Oak, personnel matters, and approving a prospective guardian for training. The superintendent will also provide updates on enrollment, property purchase/trade, and safety.
- Bond discussion and information from Live Oak
- Approval of prospective guardian to take training (closed session)
- Personnel item
- Update on property purchase and trade
- Enrollment at 126; ADA at 118.48; attendance at 96.13%
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 school year budget, tax rate, appraisal calendar, and a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 school year. They will also discuss property value lag and consider purchasing or selling small parcels of land. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, financial reports, and informational updates from the superintendent and principal.
- Approve budget amendment for 2022-2023 school year
- Approve budget for 2023-2024 school year
- Approve tax rate for 2023-2024 school year
- Consider purchase of 2.5 acres (Benzenhoefer Property)
- Consider sell/trade of 0.27 acres of CGISD property
Special Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider action on a part-time superintendent position, including a possible agreement, contract, and compensation. The agenda also includes opening exercises and a public comment period.
- Action item: Personnel - Part-time Superintendent (agreement and/or contract/compensation)
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and take action on two property-related items. The board will consider a contract for deed on the Benzenhoefer property and approve a fundraiser to help purchase that property. The agenda also includes opening exercises, public comments, and a consent agenda with minutes, a financial report, and bill payments.
- Contract for deed - Benzenhoefer property
- Approve fundraiser for purchase of property
- Consent agenda: minutes from June 26, 2023
- Consent agenda: financial report
- Consent agenda: payment of bills
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 26, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider and take action on several items, including a property purchase/trade, a resolution on armed security officers, and various administrative approvals. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for personnel matters and informational updates from the superintendent and principal.
- Purchase and trade of Benzenhoefer Property
- Resolution regarding armed security officers
- Bosque County Special Education Shared Services MOU
- 2023-2024 Handbooks and Transfer Students
- Adjusting stipends for above-base, insurance, and master's degrees
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will reorganize its officers, hear a presentation from Thomas Lastrapes with Live Oak Financial, and consider consent agenda items including minutes, a financial report, and bill payments. Action items include TexPool authorization, approving hiring authority for the superintendent, and personnel matters (resignations, new hires, contracts, compensation) under closed session. The superintendent will report enrollment of 129, ADA of 120.58, and attendance of 95.18%.
- Re-organization of Board of Trustees
- Presentation by Thomas Lastrapes with Live Oak Financial
- Consent agenda: April 17, 2023 minutes, financial report, payment of bills
- Action: TexPool authorization; approve hiring authority for superintendent
- Personnel items (Gov't Code 551.074): resignations, new hires, contracts, compensation
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with opening exercises, public comment, and a consent agenda. Action items include purchasing kitchen equipment and a school bus, contracting with Full Spectrum Risk Group, surveying the Benzenhoefer property, and personnel matters. The superintendent will report enrollment of 129 and discuss maintenance tax notes and a presentation scheduled for the May 8 meeting.
- Kitchen purchases
- School bus purchase
- Contract with Full Spectrum Risk Group (Walker Cole)
- Survey of Benzenhoefer property
- Personnel: resignations, new hires, contracts, compensation
Regular Meeting
The Cranfills Gap ISD board will hold public hearings on the FIRST financial rating and Texas Academic Performance Report, then consider approving both. Action items include ordering the May 6, 2023 general election, approving an interlocal agreement with Region 10 ESC, adopting a TASB policy update, and acting on a resolution for emergency plans. The board will also evaluate the superintendent's contract and compensation.
- Order general election for May 6, 2023
- Approve interlocal agreement with Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
- Adopt Board Policy Manual Update 120 (with exception to CKC LOCAL)
- Resolution implementing CKC (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management: Emergency Plans
- Superintendent evaluation/contract/compensation