Early ISD, TX

Regular Meeting

The Early ISD Board of Trustees will consider and discuss approving the 2026-2027 tax rate, budget amendments, and the replacement of a walk-in freezer at the middle school. The board will also consider approving the 2026-2027 Emergent Bilingual Operating Procedures and changing several meeting dates. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters, including resignations, new hires, and the superintendent's mid-year review.

• Consider and discuss approving the ordinance to set the 2026-2027 tax rate
• Consider and discuss the replacement of the walk-in freezer in the Middle School kitchen
• Consider and discuss budget amendments
• Consider and discuss approving the Early ISD 2026-2027 Emergent Bilingual Operating Procedures
• Consider and discuss approving changing meeting dates: Oct 12 to Oct 5, 2026; Mar 8 to Mar 1, 2027; Jun 14 to Jun 28, 2027

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider and discuss the approval of multiple policy handbooks, student codes of conduct, and technology use policies for the 2026-2027 school year. Other items include budget amendments and child nutrition meal prices.

• Child Nutrition breakfast meal prices for 2026-2027
• 2026-2027 Employee and Student Handbooks
• 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and ExtraCurricular Student Code of Conduct
• 2023-2026 Safety Audit Findings
• Budget amendments

Special Meeting

The Early ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider and discuss awarding three Requests for Proposals (RFPs): Fuel, CTE Vehicle, and Ag Shop Metal Cover. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Consider and discuss awarding Fuel RFP
• Consider and discuss awarding CTE Vehicle RFP
• Consider and discuss awarding Ag Shop Metal Cover RFP

The Board approved three separate request for proposals (RFPs) for district services and equipment. All three contracts were passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved fuel proposal from Matador Fuels (7-0)
• Approved CTE Vehicle proposal from Allen Samuels CDJR (7-0)
• Approved Ag Shop Metal Cover proposal from Pruett Metal Construction (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss and consider approving the district budget and compensation plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting includes reviews of STARR results and several safety-related facility improvements.

• Approval of the Early ISD Budget and Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year
• Contract for safety renovations on the High School Vestibule
• Contract for exterior door replacements and improvements on all campuses
• Interlocal Agreement with TASB for Property & Fleet Insurance
• Child Nutrition Procurement, Program, and Pricing policies

The Board approved several safety grant projects, including high school vestibule renovations and exterior door replacements across all campuses. It also adopted new child nutrition procurement, program, and pricing policies. Additionally, the Board approved budget amendments and the 2026-2027 Compensatory Education Budget.

• Approved board minutes from May 11, May 18, June 4, and June 24, 2026 (6-0-1)
• Approved Accounts Payable report (6-0-1)
• Approved Updated Guardian Acknowledgment of Policies and Procedures (6-0-1)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with TASB for Property & Fleet Insurance (6-0-1)
• Approved Child Nutrition Procurement Policy (6-0-1)
• Approved Child Nutrition Program Policy (5-1-1)
• Approved Child Nutrition Pricing Policy (6-0-1)
• Approved safety renovations for High School Vestibule and exterior door replacements for all campuses (6-0-1)

Special Meeting

The Early ISD Board will meet in a special session to consider awarding three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for fuel, CTE vehicles, and an ag shop metal cover, as well as discuss and potentially amend the district’s budget. No final decisions are listed in the agenda, indicating these items are under review.

• Consider awarding Fuel RFP
• Consider awarding CTE Vehicle RFP
• Consider awarding Ag Shop Metal Cover RFP
• Budget workshop discussion
• Consider and discuss budget amendments

The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including discussions on fuel, vehicle, and metal cover RFPs, as well as a budget workshop. However, the document contains no records of votes, approvals, or final decisions made on these items.

Special Meeting

The Early ISD Board will meet to consider and discuss the approval of a contract for resurfacing the football field and track. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Approval of contract for football field and track resurfacing
• Closed session for personnel matters, including resignations and new hires

The Board approved a contract with Hellas for the resurfacing of the football field and track. No other substantive actions were recorded during the special meeting.

• Approved contract from Hellas for football field and track resurfacing (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Board will consider awarding contracts for resurfacing the football field turf and the track. The meeting also includes discussions on budget amendments and personnel matters in closed session.

• Contract award for resurfacing football field turf
• Contract award for resurfacing the track
• Budget amendments
• Personnel matters including resignations and new hires

The Board approved awarding contracts to recommended vendors for two athletic facility projects. Both the football field turf replacement and the track resurfacing were approved.

• Awarded football turf replacement to recommended vendor (Passed)
• Awarded track resurfacing contract to recommended vendor (Passed)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will finalize the May 2, 2026, school trustee election results and reorganize the board. The meeting includes discussions on the recommended tax rate, budget amendments, and transportation contracts.

• Canvass and accept results of the May 2, 2026, School Trustee Election
• Swearing in of new board members for places 6 and 7
• Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary
• Discussion of the request for posting the recommended tax rate
• Consideration of awarding a transportation RFP

The Board of Trustees accepted the May 2, 2026, School Trustee Election results and elected Sandy Benson as Board President. The board also approved budget amendments, accounts payable, and a transportation contract with TxRST.

• Accepted May 2, 2026, School Trustee Election results (7-0)
• Elected Sandy Benson as Board President (7-0)
• Elected Jonathan McCullough as Board Vice-President (7-0)
• Elected Larin Hair as Board Secretary (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 16, and 22, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Budget Amendments (7-0)
• Approved Student Accident Insurance from Lonestar Advantage (7-0)
• Approved Transportation RFP from TxRST (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Early Independent School District board will meet in a special session to consider and discuss a joint election agreement and contract for election services with Brown County, the City of Bangs, and Bangs ISD. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and public recognition.

• Consider and discuss approving the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Brown County, City of Bangs, Bangs ISD, and Early ISD

The Board approved a Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services involving Brown County, the City of Bangs, Bangs ISD, and Early ISD. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 am.

• Approved Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services between Brown County, City of Bangs, Bangs ISD, and Early ISD (5-0, 2 absent)

Special Meeting

The Early ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and approve the recommendation for the Elementary Principal position for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Recommendation to hire the Elementary Principal for the 2026-2027 school year

The Board approved a two-year, 12-month administrative contract for Amy Morris to serve as the Elementary Principal for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approved 2-year 12-month administrative contract for Amy Morris as Elementary Principal (6-0, 1 absent)

Regular Meeting

The Early ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026, to review and potentially approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss budget amendments, and consider adopting the Bluebonnet Curriculum for K-5 reading and language arts. The board will also review school bus seatbelt requirements under SB 546 and discuss changes to extracurricular bus driver pay.

• Consider approval of Regular Board Meeting minutes from March 2, 2026
• Consider approval of Special Board Meeting minutes from March 20, 2026
• Consider adopting the Bluebonnet Curriculum for K-5 RLA
• Review school bus seatbelt requirements under SB 546
• Consider raising extracurricular bus driver pay from $18 to $22 per hour

The Board approved the adoption of the Bluebonnet Curriculum for K-5 RLA and increased extracurricular bus driver pay. Other actions included approving budget amendments, a resolution for SB 546, and granting the Superintendent hiring authority through September 2026.

• Approved adoption of Bluebonnet Curriculum for K-5 RLA (6-0)
• Increased extracurricular bus driver pay from $18 to $22 per hour (6-0)
• Approved budget amendments (6-0)
• Granted Superintendent hiring authority until September 2026 regular board meeting (6-0)
• Approved resolution for SB 546 (6-0)
• Approved Staff Development Waiver Days for 2026-2027 school year (6-0)
• Approved Instructional Materials Allotment TEKS Certification (6-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Report (6-0)

Special Meeting

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a provision for a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No specific action items or public hearings are listed.

• Closed session for personnel matters (Section 551.074)

The Board approved the appointment of Julie Schafer to a leadership role in elementary education. This action followed discussions held in a closed session.

• Approved Julie Schafer as Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board will review budget amendments, accounts payable, and meeting minutes. The meeting includes discussions on two specific leases and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Ambulance Lease
• Moseley Lease
• Budget Amendments
• Accounts Payable
• Review of February 9th and February 24th meeting minutes

The Board approved several new administrative and teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, the Board approved the accounts payable report and two property leases.

• Approved 2026-2027 employee contracts as presented (6-0)
• Approved new CTE teaching position at Middle School Campus for 2026-2027 (6-0)
• Approved new Assistant Principal position split between Primary and Elementary Campuses (6-0)
• Approved new Director of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction position (6-0)
• Approved Moseley Lease with a $50 monthly payment increase (6-0)
• Approved Ambulance House Lease as presented (6-0)
• Approved accounts payable report (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 9 and February 24 meetings (6-0)

Special Meeting

The board will meet to discuss the renewal of the District of Innovation Plan and the adoption of the TEA Certification Assurance Plan (TCAP). The board will also consider rescheduling two upcoming board meetings.

• Renewal of the District of Innovation Plan
• Adoption of the TEA Certification Assurance Plan (TCAP)
• Proposed rescheduling of March 9th meeting to March 2nd
• Proposed rescheduling of June 8th meeting to June 29th

The Board approved the renewal of the District of Innovation Plan and the adoption of the TEA Certification Assurance Plan (TCAP). Additionally, the Board rescheduled two upcoming regular meetings.

• Approved moving March 9, 2026 meeting to March 2, 2026 and June 8, 2026 meeting to June 29, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved renewal of the District of Innovation Plan (4-0)
• Approved adoption of the TEA Certification Assurance Plan (TCAP) (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board approved plans for a high school vestibule and elementary security glass, as well as the 2026-2027 school calendar. Administrative contracts for 13 staff members were extended by one year. The Board also approved budget amendments and the 2024-2025 TAPR report.

• Approved High School Vestibule and Elementary Security Glass project plans (7-0)
• Extended administrative contracts by one year for 13 staff members (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 school year calendar (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments (7-0)
• Approved accounts payables (7-0)
• Approved retaining Walsh-Gallegos for the remainder of 2025-2026 school year (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 TAPR report (7-0)
• Approved District of Innovation plan amendments (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider ordering a school trustee election and appointing Brenda Arp as election judge. Other business includes reviewing budget amendments, payroll services, and the superintendent's contract.

• Ordering a School Trustee Election for May 2, 2026
• Appointment of Brenda Arp as Election Judge
• Payroll Services Contract with Region 15
• Region 17 Education Service Center West Texas Food Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
• Audit Engagement Letter for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Board approved the ordering of a school trustee election and appointed an election judge. Other actions included approving financial reports, budget amendments, and several service contracts.

• Ordered school trustee election for May 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Appointed Brenda Arp as Election Judge for May 2, 2026 election (7-0)
• Approved payroll services contract with Region 15 (7-0)
• Approved Region 17 Education Service Center West Texas Food Cooperative Interlocal Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Audit Engagement Letter for 2025-2026 school year (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments and Accounts Payables report (7-0)
• Approved Quarterly Investment Report (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 8 and Dec 19, 2025 meetings (7-0)