Overton ISD public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board will review financial reports and student outcome goals. The board is deciding on several facility maintenance items and audio/visual improvements for the auditorium.
- Approval of OISD Food Safety Plan
- Amending the Local Vendor List
- Salvaging furniture and auditorium seating stored for over 5 years
- Allowing Herbert Hardy to remove a greenhouse frame at the CTE Center with a $500 deposit
- Quote for audio/visual improvements to the auditorium/theater
Regular Meeting
The Board will canvass the results of the November 5, 2024, Trustee Election and administer oaths of office for Places 1, 2, and 3. The meeting includes a review of student outcome goals and the consideration of several donations for district facilities.
- Canvassing of November 05, 2024 Trustee Election results
- Possible approval of $4,000 per month donation from Bruce McMillian, Jr, Foundation for cafeteria/nutrition support (2024-2025 school year)
- Possible approval of $25,000 donation from Bruce McMillian, Jr, Foundation for auditorium audio/video equipment
- Review of District Improvement Plan
- Approval of October 2024 monthly financial reports
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss campus safety, budget amendments, and investment policies. The meeting includes reports on student outcome goals and the approval of a local certification for a CTE employee.
- Possible approval for Rusk County Sheriff's Office to place an emergency pack on campus
- Consideration of a Budget Amendment
- Approval of District of Innovation Local Certification for Cliff Wilson (CTE-Ag Mechanics-Construction Management)
- Possible purchase of a new sponsored scorer's table for the Main Gym
- Review of OISD's Investment Policy and Strategy
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024, to approve minutes from prior meetings, August financial reports, and new School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) members for 2024–2025. The board will also consider certification for a district employee under the District of Innovation program.
- Approve minutes from August 12, 26 public hearing, and budget meetings
- Approve August 2024 monthly financial reports
- Consider and possibly approve 2024–2025 SHAC members
- Consider District of Innovation Local Certification for Charles Roger Grimmett, Jr - Secondary Business & Finance
- Tabled discussion on selecting a District Seal
Special Called Public Hearing Meeting
The board will conduct public hearings to receive input on the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes a review of the General Operating, Child Nutrition Service, and Debt Service budgets.
- Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Overton ISD budget
- Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Tax Rate
- Review of General Operating, Child Nutrition Service, and Debt Service budgets
Special Called Budget & Tax Rate Meeting
The school board will meet to adopt the General Operating, Child Nutrition Service, and Debt Service budgets for 2024-2025. The board will also determine the tax rate and approve the corresponding ordinance.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 General Operating, Child Nutrition Service and Debt Service Budgets
- Adoption of the Tax Rate and Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate
- Resolution relating to Disaster Pennies for Tax Year 2025
- Budget amendment for 2023-2024
- Collateral documentation for Administration Building regarding Texas Bank and Trust line of credit
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss financial matters including budget amendments and a potential line of credit. The meeting also covers policy updates, the appointment of district appraisers, and the order of the November election.
- Possible approval of a line of credit with Texas Bank and Trust
- Consideration of district budget amendments
- Renewal of District Property/Casualty and Auto Policies
- Order of the Election for November
- Appointment of Jeff Hogg, Nikki Fenter, Mark Dahlgren, and Larry Calhoun as district appraisers
Regular Meeting
The board will meet to discuss the district's budgets for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 fiscal years.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
- Discussion of 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
Regular Meeting
The Overton ISD school board will meet July 15 to review student performance data, approve June financial reports, and vote on several items including a short-term tax anticipation loan, a parental engagement policy required by federal Title I rules, and a one-week shift in the October meeting date due to a school holiday. No major policy changes or new spending are scheduled for action.
- Approve 2024-2025 Parental Engagement policy per Title I, Part A requirements
- Consider short-term tax anticipation loan
- Vote to move October 14 regular meeting to October 21 due to school holiday
- Approve June 2024 monthly financial reports
- Approve minutes from June 10, 2024 regular school board meeting