Montgomery ISD public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on December 19, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The board will enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel, safety, real property, and legal matters, and will then consider and possibly take action on a Level III parent grievance appeal. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.076, 551.072, 551.0821, and 551.071
- Consider and take possible action regarding Level III parent grievance appeal
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will vote on several action items, including adopting district goals, approving a guaranteed maximum price for Montgomery High School renovations, purchasing a chiller for Lincoln Elementary, setting Creekside Elementary boundaries, buying technology upgrades, and approving the superintendent's contract and relocation expenses. They will also receive an update on the police department.
- Adopt MISD District Goals
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 for Package D (MHS Renovations)
- Approve purchase over $50,000 for a chiller for Lincoln Elementary School with bond funds
- Approve Option 1 for Creekside Elementary boundaries
- Approve employment and contract for Superintendent Dr. Mark Ruffin
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) and will take action on final reading of several local policies and approval of the Creekside Elementary principal. The board will also hold a workshop covering budget, Creekside Elementary, K12 survey results, future planning, and superintendent transition, followed by a closed session on personnel, safety, real property, and the superintendent contract.
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Final reading of Update 122 policies including cybersecurity, safety, employment, curriculum, and student records
- Consider approval of Creekside Elementary Principal
- Workshop: Budget Update, Creekside Elementary Update, K12 Survey Results, Future Planning, Superintendent Transition
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074, 551.076, 551.072, 551.071 including superintendent contract consultation
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's contract, safety and security, and real property. After the closed session, the board may take action on items discussed. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for superintendent contract and personnel matters
- Closed session under 551.076 for safety and security deliberations
- Closed session under 551.072 for real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD board will consider naming the lone finalist for superintendent, approving a guaranteed maximum price for the CTE & Ag Science Center, and approving over $50,000 for Creekside Elementary playground equipment. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, the October financial report, and credit-by-exam dates. Information items include first readings of several local policies and updates from the technology and accountability departments.
- Consider naming the lone finalist for MISD Superintendent of Schools
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for Package B (CTE & Ag Science Center)
- Consider approval over $50,000 for Creekside Elementary Playground Equipment using Bond Funds
- Consider approval of Resolution to Cast Votes for the Montgomery Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Election
- First Reading of Update 122 Legal Policies and Local Policies (cybersecurity, safety, employment, curriculum, attendance, wellness, student welfare, student records)
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a lone finalist and contract for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The board will enter a closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to take any necessary action. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for superintendent personnel discussion
- Possible action on superintendent finalist and contract after closed session
- Public comments restricted to agenda items
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session under Texas law to interview a candidate for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Following the closed session, the board may reconvene in open meeting to take any action deemed necessary. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to interview superintendent candidate
- Possible action on superintendent hiring after closed session
- Public comments restricted to agenda items
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving the 2022-2023 annual financial audit and to interview a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in closed session. Public comments are limited to agenda items only. The board may take action on the superintendent position after returning to open session.
- Consider approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Audit
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to interview superintendent candidate
- Possible action on superintendent position after closed session
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on November 8, 2023, at 4:15 PM. The main item is a closed session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools, as permitted under Texas law. After the closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to take any action deemed necessary. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074 to interview superintendent candidates
- Possible action following closed session discussion
- Public comments limited to agenda items
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider personnel matters, specifically interviewing candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The board will enter a closed meeting under Texas law, then return to open session to take any necessary action. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074 to interview superintendent candidates
- Possible action following closed session regarding superintendent selection
- Public comments restricted to agenda items
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving minutes from three prior meetings, receive an update on Creekside Elementary, and conduct a closed session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Following the closed session, the board may take action on the superintendent search.
- Approval of minutes from October 17 (Special and Regular) and October 26 (Special) meetings
- Creekside Elementary update
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to interview superintendent candidates
- Possible action on superintendent selection after closed session
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a teacher's contract abandonment at Montgomery Junior High School. The board will also receive a report from the Contract Authority Committee and then enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel, safety, real property, and legal matters related to the superintendent search.
- Action item: teacher contract abandonment at Montgomery Junior High School
- Information item: Contract Authority Committee Report
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074, 551.076, 551.072, 551.071
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board will hold a special meeting including a closed session. The closed session is authorized to discuss personnel matters, safety and security, and real property.
- Closed meeting regarding personnel resignations, appointments, or discipline
- Closed meeting regarding safety and security
- Closed meeting regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several district actions, including campus infrastructure upgrades and course guides. The board will consider high-value purchases for cooling systems and technology infrastructure using bond funds.
- Purchase of chillers for Madeley Ranch, Stewart Creek, and Lone Star Elementary (over $50,000)
- Technology infrastructure upgrades for Madeley Ranch and Lone Star Elementary using bond funds (over $50,000)
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Course Selection Guide for Junior High and High Schools
- Contract renewal with Lake Conroe Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
- Final reading of DEC(LOCAL) regarding compensation, benefits, leaves, and absences
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including approval of independent contractor agreements exceeding $50,000, an easement agreement for Creekside Elementary, and a resolution for appraisal district board nominees. The board will also receive updates on Creekside Elementary and the superintendent search, then enter closed session for personnel and attorney consultation.
- Independent contractor agreement with Haley Warren for speech/language pathology services (over $50,000)
- Contracted services expenditure over $50,000 with Bayes Achievement Center, Inc.
- Easement agreement for Creekside Elementary
- Resolution to submit nominees for Montgomery County Appraisal District Board of Directors election (2024-2025 term)
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 and 551.071 regarding superintendent search
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on September 19, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes public comments limited to agenda items, followed by a closed executive session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters (resignations, appointments, evaluations, discipline), safety and security, and real property transactions. After the closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to take any action deemed necessary. No other substantive items are listed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.076 (security), 551.072 (real property)
- Possible action after closed session
- Public comments limited to agenda items
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving purchases over $50,000 for technology infrastructure and device bond items, a managed services contract for tech upgrades, a change order for artificial turf at Lake Creek and Montgomery High Schools, and an amendment to extend an agreement with Baylor College of Medicine. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, the August financial report, a staff development minutes waiver, and a Reading Horizons renewal purchase.
- Purchase over $50,000 for Reading Horizons renewal with IMA funds
- First Amendment to MOU extending agreement with Baylor College of Medicine
- Purchases over $50,000 for Technology Infrastructure Upgrades and Device Bond items with Bond funds
- Purchase over $50,000 for Managed Services for Technology Infrastructure Upgrades with Bond funds
- Change Order #1 for LCHS and MHS Artificial Turf
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on September 15, 2023, at 3:30 PM. The agenda includes public comments limited to agenda items, followed by a closed executive session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters such as resignations, appointments, evaluations, and contracts. After the closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to take action on items discussed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Possible action on resignations, appointments, evaluations, or contracts
- Public comments restricted to agenda items only
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving a mediation agreement in the case A.T. v. Montgomery ISD (TEA Docket No. 279-SE-0523; SOAH Docket No. 701-23-18967). The board will first enter closed session to discuss legal advice and personnel matters, then take action on the agreement. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Consideration and possible approval of mediation agreement in A.T. v. Montgomery ISD
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.076, and 551.071
- Public comments limited to agenda items
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD board will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate, then consider adopting the 2023 debt service and maintenance & operations tax rates. They will also vote on several purchases over $50,000, including CTE vehicles and playground equipment, and an easement agreement with a local MUD.
- Public hearing on proposed tax rate (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Adopt 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Debt Service
- Adopt 2023 Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Maintenance and Operations
- Purchase over $50,000 for CTE vehicles using CTE funds
- Purchase over $50,000 for playground equipment at Lone Star Elementary with bond funds
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider action on a teacher contract abandonment at Lake Creek High School and discuss the superintendent search process with legal counsel. The board will also receive updates on athletic ticket processes and board operating procedures. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Action on teacher contract abandonment at Lake Creek High School
- Closed meeting to discuss superintendent search firm processes with attorney David Thompson
- Athletic Department update on ticket processes
- Board operating procedures discussion
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and workshop to discuss student/parent handbooks, a budget update after the legislative session, an efficiency audit review, and demographic study results including a Creekside Elementary update. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel, safety, real property, and legal matters, then return to open session for possible action. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, the Student Code of Conduct, a juvenile justice MOU, policy updates, and revisions to board operating procedures and mission/vision statements.
- Budget update after legislative session and special session updates
- Review of efficiency audit
- Demographic study results and Creekside Elementary update
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Policy update 121 affecting multiple local policies (e.g., CFB, CKE, CRF, DEA, FD, FFI)
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the superintendent's employment contract and resignation, hiring a superintendent search firm, and appointing an interim superintendent. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and superintendent transition, and will receive a first reading of a revised board policy on employment practices.
- Consider accepting Superintendent's Resignation
- Discuss and consider hiring a Superintendent Search Firm
- Consider appointment of Interim Superintendent
- First Reading: Revision of Board Policy DC(Local)-X (Employment Practices)
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural. The board will take public comments limited to agenda items, then enter a closed meeting under the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters, administrative contracts, safety and security, and real property. Afterward, they may take action on those discussions before adjourning.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.076 (safety/security), 551.072 (real property)
- Public comments limited to agenda items only
- Possible action following closed session
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving group health care insurance and receive information on next steps for a demographic study. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, safety, and real property matters, then reconvene to take any necessary action.
- Consider approval of Group Health Care Insurance
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code 551.074, 551.076, 551.072
- Demographic Study - Next Steps (information item)
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on June 27, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes public comments limited to agenda items, followed by a closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, safety and security, and real property. After returning to open session, the board may take action on personnel matters, including hiring a Chief of Police.
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.076, 551.072
- Possible action on hiring a Chief of Police
- Public comments limited to agenda items only
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 27, 2023, to consider and adopt the 2023-2024 general operating, child nutrition, and debt service budgets, as well as employee compensation plans. The board will also vote on several purchases over $50,000, including instructional materials, a CTE vehicle, and playground equipment, and will hear public comments on the budget and tax rate.
- Adopt 2023-2024 General Operating, Child Nutrition, and Debt Service Budgets
- Approve 2023-2024 Employee Compensation Plans
- Purchase over $50,000 for Playground Equipment at Lincoln Elementary School using Bond funds
- Purchase over $50,000 for CTE Vehicle using CTE funds
- Renewals over $50,000 for Reading Horizons, Consolidated Communications VoIP, and iReady Math
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and workshop on June 6, 2023. The board will discuss a maintenance department update, a preliminary 2023-2024 budget, and vision/mission statements, then enter closed session for personnel, safety, real property, and a TEA settlement matter. In open session, the board may take action on the TEA settlement, a final reading of a local policy, and pricing for batting cages, turf, and drainage work at Lake Creek High School.
- Preliminary budget for 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Possible action on TEA Docket No. 316-SE-0822 settlement
- Pricing for batting cages and turf at Lake Creek High School
- Drainage work at Lake Creek High School
- First reading of revisions to multiple local policies (DBA, DCE, DK, EEB, EIA, FEC, FFA, FFAC)
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD board will canvass election results, swear in new members, and reorganize officers. They will also vote on a guaranteed maximum price for Creekside Elementary and Lake Creek High School, approve an efficiency audit, and hear reports on finances and student health.
- Canvass of election and issue certificates of election
- Guaranteed maximum price for Creekside Elementary and Lake Creek High School
- Approval of investment officer and efficiency audit
- First reading of addition to EHAA(LOCAL) policy
- Student Health Advisory Council annual report
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving purchases over $50,000 and to receive updates on transportation, the strategic plan, and bond projects. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel, safety, and real property matters, as permitted by Texas law.
- Consider approval of purchases over $50,000
- Transportation Department update
- Strategic Plan update
- Bond update
- Closed session for personnel, safety, and real property discussions
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board is holding a special meeting to address a Level III employee grievance. The board will enter a closed meeting under the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss the grievance and related personnel and legal matters, then consider and possibly take action on the grievance. Public comments are limited to agenda items only.
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code §§ 551.071, 551.074, 551.082, 551.129
- Level III employee grievance hearing and deliberation
- Possible action on Level III employee grievance
- Public comments limited to agenda items only
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, a shared services agreement, district goals, a budget amendment, and instructional material purchases over $50,000. Action items include approving the Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2023-2024, followed by informational updates on board training, TEKS resources, human resources, bonds, and finances.
- Approval of minutes from March 21 and April 4, 2023 meetings
- Shared Services Agreement with Conroe Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
- 2023-2024 Superintendent and Board of Trustee Goals
- Budget Amendment #1
- Purchases over $50,000 for Instructional Material renewals paid with TCLAS and IMA funds
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board is holding a special meeting on March 20, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The agenda is limited to a board workshop featuring a CTE (Career and Technical Education) update from Mark Boshear. No public business decisions or votes will occur during this workshop, and public comments are restricted to agenda items only.
- CTE update with Mark Boshear
- Public comments limited to agenda items
- No decisions or votes to be taken
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving prevailing wage rates and a memorandum of understanding between the district's police department and Montgomery County law enforcement agencies. The board will also go into closed session for personnel, safety, and real property matters, followed by a workshop with updates on bonds, budget, and board/superintendent goals.
- Consider approval of Prevailing Wage Rates
- Consider approval of MOU between Montgomery ISD Police Department and Montgomery County Law Enforcement Agencies
- Closed meeting under Texas Government Code 551.074, 551.076, 551.072
- Bond update
- Budget update
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special session that includes a board workshop and a closed executive session. The closed session is authorized under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, safety and security, real property, and potential litigation. After the closed session, the board may take action on items discussed.
- Public comments limited to agenda items only
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.076 (safety), 551.072 (real property), 551.071/551.129 (attorney consultation), 551.0821 (student litigation)
- Possible action after closed session
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of the 2023-2024 academic calendar, an amendment to the current calendar, a Guaranteed Maximum Price for Package C, and an order authorizing the issuance of Series 2023 school building bonds. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, a dual credit partnership with Lone Star Community College, and two purchases over $50,000 using bond funds. Information items include updates on child nutrition, bonds, and monthly finances.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
- Amendment to 2022-2023 Academic Calendar
- Guaranteed Maximum Price for Package C
- Order authorizing issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Purchases over $50,000 for Police Department and Demographic Study with bond funds
Special Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including approving a construction manager for Package D, a delivery method and pricing for the MHS lighting project, and a bus purchase over $50,000 using bond funds. The board will also enter a closed meeting to discuss personnel, safety, and real property matters, and will hold a workshop on specialized learning, strategic plan, budget, and board goals.
- Consider approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Package D
- Consider approval of construction delivery method and pricing for MHS Lighting Project
- Consider approval of purchase over $50,000 for buses using bond funds
- Consider approval of policy updates (CB, CKC, FNG, FO LOCAL)
- Consider application for Foreign Exchange Student Waiver
Regular Meeting
The Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of an investment policy and design development for Creekside Elementary and Lake Creek High School. The board will also receive information on policy updates, academic performance, and a monthly financial report.
- Consider approval of investment policy
- Consider approval of design development for Creekside Elementary and Lake Creek High School
- First reading of policy update 120 (CB, CKC, FNG, FO local policies)
- Texas Academic Performance Report and Goal 1 update
- Monthly financial report