Overton ISD public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Overton ISD board will hold its regular December 8 meeting to review financial reports, consider the annual audit, and vote on a playground improvement grant. The board will also discuss possible adoption of updated district mission and vision statements.

• Approve annual financial audit report presented by Kelly Birdwell of Wilf & Henderson, P.C.
• Approve Cunningham Recreation proposal and accept $50,000 GameTime Grant for elementary playground improvement
• Discuss and possibly adopt updated district mission and vision statements
• Approve November 2025 monthly financial reports
• Approve minutes from November 10 and 17 board meetings

Special Called Meeting

The board will meet for a special called meeting to conduct a specific training session. The agenda focuses on 'Team of Eight Training' led by Joseph Coburn.

• Team of Eight Training with Joseph Coburn

Regular Meeting

The Overton ISD school board will conduct a regular meeting on November 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Key actions include swearing in newly elected and re-elected board members, approving donations for playground and softball scoreboard improvements, and discussing student outcomes and athletic programs.

• Approve donations: $2,000 from Bruce McMillan, Jr. Foundation for elementary playground equipment
• Approve donation: $1,500 from Texas Bank and Trust for softball scoreboard improvements
• Consider adjusting December 8, 2025 meeting time from 6:30 to 6:00 PM at auditors' request
• Possible approval of selecting nominees to Rusk County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026-2027
• Possible approval of issuing local teaching certificates for Shawna Daughtry and Joshua Shaw

Regular Meeting

The Overton Independent School District board will meet on October 13, 2025, to consider routine approvals such as minutes, financial reports, and quarterly investments, as well as new items including a shared-service agreement with the Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and an amendment to the district’s local vendor list. The board will also discuss potential changes to the District of Innovation plan to better align with a 4-day instructional week and receive updates on student performance, library projects, and athletic programs.

• Consideration and possible approval of amending the District’s Local Vendor List
• Consideration and possible approval of a shared service agreement with the Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
• Consideration and possible approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with UTTyler for Education Leadership Opportunities
• Consideration and possible approval of amendment to District of Innovation plan for 4-day instructional week alignment
• Approval of the Monthly Financial Reports for September 2025

Regular Meeting

The Board will review district tax collections and consider updates to the District of Innovation plan regarding grievances, library materials, and GPA calculations. Members will also discuss employee travel reimbursements and potential changes to sick leave accrual limits.

• Review of District Tax Collections via Linebarger presentation
• Possible approval of District of Innovation plan additions for SB12 (grievances), SB13 (library materials), and TEA-mandated GPA calculations
• Discussion on limiting local sick leave accrual to a maximum of 20 days
• Possible approval of a nominee for the Rusk County Appraisal Districts Board of Directors
• Review of student discipline policies regarding corporal punishment and random drug testing

Special Called Budget & Tax Rate Meeting

The Overton ISD Board will hold a special meeting to approve the 2025-26 operating, child nutrition, and debt-service budgets, adopt the tax rate, and enact the ordinance that sets it. A budget amendment for 2024-25 will also be considered.

• Adopt 2025-26 General Operating, Child Nutrition Service and Debt Service Budgets by Function
• Adopt the Tax Rate
• Approve Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate
• Approve Minutes of August 11, 2025 regular School Board Meeting
• Consider budget amendment for 2024-2025

Special Called - Facilities Assessment Review

The Overton ISD board will hold a special meeting to receive and discuss a facilities assessment presented by the Gallager Group. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Special Called Public Hearing Meeting

The Overton ISD board will hold two public hearings to receive resident input on the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The board will also review the general operating, child nutrition service, and debt service budgets.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Overton ISD budget
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 tax rate
• Review of 2025-2026 general operating budget
• Review of child nutrition service budget
• Review of debt service budget

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss district policies, including a proposed ban on cell phones during the school day and rules for home-schooled students in UIL events. The meeting also includes a review of the proposed budget for General Operating, Child Nutrition, and Debt Service.

• Policy FNCE(Local) prohibiting cell phones during the school day
• 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
• RFP from Texas Bank and Trust effective September 01, 2025 thru August 31, 2027
• Hazardous bus routes crossing Highway 323, 135, or 850
• Certification of 2025 Appraisal Values from Rusk County Appraisal District

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider approving a new teacher pay scale and a broader employee compensation plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Members will also discuss setting proposed tax rates and a public meeting date for August 25, 2025.

• Proposed tax rates and public meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025
• 2025-26 District Employee Compensation Plan and new teacher pay scale
• Increase in monthly employee health insurance contribution from $245 to $375
• Continuation of 5-year agreement with Overton PD for School Resource Officer Services
• Approval of 2025-2026 Parental Engagement policy

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss several administrative contracts and the triennial review of the District Health and Wellness Plan. The meeting includes a review of teacher proficiency rates and a funding request for the band.

• Extension of depository contract with Texas Bank and Trust
• Contract with Claims Administrative Services (CAS) for workers compensation
• Notice of Candidate Filing Period for Trustee Place 4 and 5
• Memorandum of Understanding with Leverett's Chapel ISD
• Full or partial Band special funding request

Regular Meeting

The Overton ISD board will meet May 12 to consider approving minutes, financial reports, and several policy and operational items. Key decisions include joining a regional purchasing cooperative, updating the Teacher Incentive Allotment plan, and naming the OISD Baseball facility after former employees Travis Jackson and Stephen DuBose.

• Approve revised Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) plan
• Join Regional Purchasing Cooperative through ESC 7 for 2025-2026
• Approve E-Agreements with ESC 7 for 2025-2026
• Name OISD Baseball facility in honor of Travis Jackson and Stephen DuBose
• Approve online credit card payment system (KEV/Schoolcash) for 2025-26

Regular Meeting

The Overton ISD school board will meet April 14, 2025 to review routine items, recognize student achievements, and vote on several proposals including a budget amendment, employee calendars, and insurance coverage. The board will also discuss a softball lighting project and hear reports on finances and athletics.

• Approve budget amendment for 2025-2026
• Approve 2025-2026 employee work-day calendars
• Approve Health Special Risk, Inc. for student and athletic insurance including catastrophic coverage
• Consider Softball Lighting Project proposal
• Change district's fiscal year start date to July 1st

Regular Meeting

The Overton ISD school board will meet on March 3, 2025, to review monitoring reports, act on consent items including February meeting minutes and financial reports, and vote on the 2025-26 academic calendar. No major policy changes are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Approve minutes from February 10, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve February 2025 monthly financial reports
• Consider and possibly approve Update 124
• Approve continuation of MOU with Arp ISD for DAEP services
• Consider and possibly approve the 2025-26 Overton ISD academic calendar

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider a budget amendment and the release of donated kitchen equipment. The meeting includes reports on student outcome goals, technology work orders, and proposed facility upgrades for the library and Ag Barn.

• Budget amendment
• Release of unused kitchen equipment donated by Kilgore College to London Museum
• Proposed library reconfiguration using a OneOK Grant
• Proposed repairs and upgrades to Ag Barn
• Renovations of elementary classrooms for EC Life-Skills

Regular Meeting

The Overton ISD school board will meet January 13, 2025 to review financial reports, approve minutes, and vote on adding a certified life skills teacher and expanding cheer squads. They will also hear routine updates on audits, bus routes, and athletic programs.

• Approve minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting
• Consider adding a Certified Life Skills Teacher for 2025-2026
• Consider increasing Varsity and Middle School Cheer squads from 8 to 10 cheerleaders
• Approve Monthly Financial Reports for December 2024
• Approve Annual Financial Audit Report by Kelly Birdwell of Wilf & Henderson, P.C.