Vega ISD public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving the 2022-23 audit report, the annual investment report, and an interlocal agreement for technology purchases, and will discuss transfer students and district donations. They will also consider calling a board election for May 4, 2024, and will act on personnel matters.
- Approve 2022-23 Vega ISD Audit Report presented by Gary Brown, CPA
- Approve Annual Investment Report for 1st Quarter of 2023-24 fiscal year
- Approve adding Jerry Adams to bank signature cards and removing Ray Cogburn
- Discuss and approve Harris County Interlocal Agreement for Technology Purchases
- Call board election for May 4, 2024
November 29, 2023 Special Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary action item is the consideration of hiring a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
- Consideration and action to hire Dr. Jerry Adams as Superintendent of Schools
- Approval of an employment contract for the new Superintendent
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022-23 FIRST Rating. The board will also consider actions on a construction lawsuit for the Vega High School project and supplemental stipend pay for staff and principals.
- 2022-23 FIRST Rating Public Hearing
- Annual Impact Studies for Spinning Spur Wind, LLC, Canadian Breaks, LLC, and Spinning Spur Wind Two, LLC
- 2024-25 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement with Region 17 ESC
- Construction lawsuit for Vega High School Project following mediation with Pearson Legal PC
- Supplemental stipend pay for staff and principals
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct second interviews for the superintendent position and then take action to name a lone finalist. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for call to order, invocation, and adjournment.
- Conduct second interviews for Vega ISD Superintendent Position
- Take action to name a lone finalist for Vega Superintendent Position
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the superintendent position. After the interviews, the board may take action to name a lone finalist for the role if they choose to do so.
- Interview potential candidates for Vega Superintendent position
- Take action to name a lone-finalist as Superintendent of Vega (if necessary)
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview potential candidates for the Vega Superintendent position. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, and public comments before the interviews. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Interview potential candidates for the Vega Superintendent position
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD school board is meeting to handle routine business including approving donations, naming an investment officer, and hearing reports from principals and the athletic director. The board will also discuss the annual ESL evaluation and debrief topics from the TASA/TASB convention.
- Approve district donations
- Name Lance Terrell as investment officer for Vega ISD
- Discuss annual ESL evaluation
- Debrief TASA/TASB convention topics
- Hear monthly financial report
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action on several items, including a class size exemption for a 3rd grade classroom with 28 students, the annual investment report, and nominations to the Oldham County Appraisal District board. They will also discuss school safety grant updates, transfer student updates, and the superintendent search process.
- Class size exemption for 3rd grade classroom (28 students, teacher Elissa Johnston)
- Annual Investment Report for 4th Quarter of 2022-23 fiscal year
- Nominate individuals for Oldham County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Resolution designating nonbusiness days for Public Information Act response timelines
- School Safety Standards Formula Grant update (silent panic alarm, door numbering, visitor screening, door film, locking systems)
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will consider and take action on the 2023-2024 budget, tax rates, and several contracts and appointments. They will also discuss a resolution on armed security officers, a superintendent search timeline, and approve a bond defeasance of up to $600,000.
- Approve 2023-2024 budget and tax rates
- Authorize defeasance and redemption of outstanding bonds (up to $600,000 early payment)
- Approve agreement for purchase of attendance credit (Chapter 48 funding)
- Approve auto, liability, and property insurance contracts with Insurica for 2023-2024
- Discuss Good Cause Resolution for armed security officer on every campus (TEC 37.0814)
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider the tax notice for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the proposed budget for the same period. The agenda also includes public comments and routine procedural items. No specific dollar amounts or details are provided in the agenda text.
- Public comments/audience participation
- Tax notice for 2023-2024 (Form 50-280)
- Proposed budget for 2023-2024
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on adding four named individuals to the district's bank signature cards. The agenda includes only this action item, along with routine call to order, invocation, and adjournment.
- Approve adding Ray Cogburn (Interim Superintendent), Tricia McKarns (Superintendent Secretary/HR), Kassidy Rosas (High School Principal), and Meredith Porton (Junior High Principal) to bank signature cards
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed tax rate and budget for the 2023-2024 school year, and to take action on several items including the school calendar, a depository contract extension, Pre-K tuition, meal prices, and hiring an interim superintendent.
- Discussion of proposed I&S tax rate for 2023-2024
- Action to approve updated 2023-24 school calendar
- Resolution extending depository contract with Interbank
- Pre-Kindergarten tuition for 2023-24
- Cafeteria meal prices for 2023-2024
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting with a brief agenda. The main item is a discussion of ESSA 2023-24 and ESSER III funding, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of ESSA 2023-24 funding
- Discussion of ESSER III funding
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the 2022-23 District Improvement Plan, a financial audit service with Brown & Graham Company, the 2023-24 employee handbook, the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct, ESC Region 16 contracts, and extra-curricular programs. The board will also consider a resolution authorizing certain individuals to possess firearms under Board Policy CKC(LOCAL) and discuss HB 3708. Information and discussion items include the School Health Advisory Committee report, budget workshop, salary committee, athletic policy, student handbook, TASA/TASB Convention, FFA/AG Science policy, and a contract with Claims Administrative Services, Inc.
- Approve 2022-23 District Improvement Plan
- Approve financial audit service with Brown & Graham Company
- Approve 2023-24 Employee Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
- Consider resolution authorizing firearms under Board Policy CKC(LOCAL)
- Discuss HB 3708 and ESC Region 16 contracts
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to administer oaths to newly elected members, reorganize board leadership, and consider several action items, including renewing the District of Innovation plan and approving a contract with Region 11. The board will also discuss preliminary taxable values from two appraisal districts and receive reports from district staff.
- Administer oath of office to two full-term and one one-year-term trustees
- Reorganize board: elect President, Vice President, Secretary
- Consider renewing District of Innovation Plan with exemptions (TEC 25.0811, etc.) for June 1, 2023–May 31, 2028
- Consider approving TREC contract with Region 11
- Discuss preliminary taxable values from Oldham and Deaf Smith County Appraisal Districts
Special Meeting
The Vega ISD school board is holding a special meeting to consider terminating probationary teacher contracts and approving a reduction in force due to a program change. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session and vote on renewing or non-renewing term contracts for classroom teachers and other professional staff.
- Termination of educator probationary contracts under Texas Education Code 21.103
- Reduction in force due to program change per Board Policy DFFB(LOCAL)
- Resolution to declare program change and implement reduction in force
- Renewal or non-renewal of classroom teacher term contracts
- Employment contract actions for staff at Vega Elementary, Junior High, High School, and District Level
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes discussion items on district donations, student transfers, board training credits, and future budget and taxes, as well as action items on the 2023-24 Instructional Materials Allotment and a request for additional state aid for the Spinning Spur Wind Two Project. The board will also consider employment contracts for professional staff at various campuses and district-level positions.
- Consider approval of a Request for Additional State Aide for Ad Valorem Tax Credit for the Spinning Spur Wind Two Project
- Consider action on the 2023-24 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
- Discussion on future budget and taxes and appointing a budget committee
- Consider employment contracts for professional staff at Vega Elementary, Junior High, High School, and district-level positions
- Monthly financial report and principal reports
Regular Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, information and discussion on facility upgrades, and action items including a vote on the Windstream internet services contract for the 2023-24 school year and a policy related to FFAC (Local). The board will also receive reports from the superintendent, principals, and athletic director, and review their performance.
- Consider and take action on Windstream Internet Services Contract for 2023-24
- Consider and take action on FFAC (Local) policy
- Information and discussion on facility upgrades
- Monthly financial report
- Review of performance of Principals' and Athletic Director
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD Board is holding a public meeting to discuss two state grants related to school safety: the 2022-2024 Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT) Grant and the 2022-2025 School Safety and Security Grant. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda items are for information and discussion only.
- Discussion of 2022-2024 Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT) Grant
- Discussion of 2022-2025 School Safety and Security Grant
Public Meeting
The Vega ISD Board of Trustees is meeting publicly to hear the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and discuss ESSER II and III funding for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. The agenda includes only these items plus call to order and adjournment, so no votes or decisions are listed.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- ESSER II & III funding for 2021-22 and 2022-23