Murchison ISD public meetings in 2025
4 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss the purchase of new district buildings and a financial audit for the year ending August 2025. The meeting includes a public hearing on the intent to apply for LASO 4 and the submission of a Targeted Improvement Plan.
- Purchase of an additional classroom building and Administration building
- Financial Audit for the School Year ending August 2025
- TASB Policy Update 126 covering 29 local policies including cybersecurity and AI
- 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Employee Handbook revisions
- Extension of Energy Contract with ADK
The Board of Trustees approved TASB Policy Update 126, a Targeted Improvement Plan, and an energy contract extension with ADK through June 2034. The Board also voted to appoint Greg Wyatt to the HCAD Board of Directors and authorized two new administrator positions.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved Targeted Improvement Plan for submission by Dr. Followwell (5-0)
- Approved TASB Policy Update 126, excluding GF (LOCAL) (5-0)
- Authorized revisions to 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Employee Handbook (5-0)
- Voted for Greg Wyatt to the Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors (5-0)
- Accepted Capturing Kids' Hearts scholarship for board training (5-0)
- Authorized addition of two new Administrator positions (5-0)
- Denied partnership with Henderson County Community Service and Corrections Department (2-3)
Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss and take action on several administrative and policy items, including election orders and procurement thresholds. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel and safety and security upgrades.
- Action to cancel the November 2025 election order for MISD school board trustee
- Proposal to increase the formal procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000
- Payment of 50% of the TRS pension surcharge for a returning, retired Special Education teacher for 2025-2026
- Resolution regarding SB 546 3 point seat belts and request for compliance extension to 2029
- Policy for extracurricular participation without parental consent for medical services
The Board of Trustees approved the cancellation of the November 2025 trustee election and increased the formal procurement threshold to $100,000. The board also passed a resolution requesting a compliance extension for bus seat belt requirements due to financial hardship.
- Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and investment reports (5-0)
- Approved cancellation of November 2025 election order for MISD school board trustee (5-0)
- Approved district payment of 50% of TRS pension surcharge for returning retired SpEd teacher for 2025-2026 (5-0)
- Approved rescission of the Senate Bill 12 resolution approved in August (5-0)
- Approved policy requiring parental consent for medical services for students in extracurricular activities (5-0)
- Approved increase of formal procurement threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 (5-0)
- Approved resolution requesting extension for SB 546 3-point seat belt compliance until 2029 due to financial hardship (5-0)
Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the school district's budget and proposed tax rate. The board will also consider several 2025-2026 district plans and a tuition increase for Pre-K.
- Proposed 2025-2026 Maintenance and Operations tax rate of .6669
- Proposed 2025-2026 PK tuition increase to $4100
- Approval of 2025-2026 District Budget and 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
- Replacement of Cafeteria HVAC system
- 2025-2026 breakfast and lunch prices
The Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 district budget and set the Maintenance and Operations tax rate at .6669. The board also approved a PK tuition increase and various district operational plans for the upcoming school year.
- Approved 2024-2025 Budget Amendment (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 District Budget (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Maintenance and Operations tax rate of .6669 (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 PK tuition increase to $4100 (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 SNP Procurement Procedures Manual/Code of Conduct and breakfast/lunch prices (6-0)
- Approved Emergency Operations Plan (6-0)
- Approved Senate Bill 12 Resolution and related policies (6-0)
- Approved $18,750 AC&B Bid for Cafeteria HVAC Repair (6-0)
Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will consider appointing Margaret Caddell to the board and setting a public hearing date for the 2025-2026 proposed budget and tax rate. The board will also review several district handbooks, salary schedules, and legislative policies for the upcoming school year.
- Appointment and oath of office for Margaret Caddell to the Board of Trustees
- Setting a public hearing date for the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
- 2025-2026 TASB Insurance Proposal in the amount of $56,916
- Discussion on calling a November election for a Board of Trustee position
- Legislative policies regarding library materials (SB43), home school participation (SB401), and cell phones (HB1481)
The Board of Trustees approved several operational handbooks, a salary schedule, and a $56,916 insurance proposal. They scheduled a public hearing for the upcoming budget and tax rate and called for a Board of Trustee election in November.
- Set Public Hearing for 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for August 21, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 TPESS and TTESS Evaluation systems, timeline, and appraisers (7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct/Handbook (7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Employee Handbook (7-0)
- Maintained 2025-2026 Micro Purchase Threshold at $49,999 (7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 TASB Insurance Proposal for $56,916 (7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 Salary Schedule and Compensation Plan (7-0)
- Approved calling an election in November for Board of Trustee Position (7-0)