Childress ISD, TX

Special Meeting - Board Workshop - Budget & Tax Rate

The Childress ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special workshop to discuss the district's budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes a report on recapture information and the attendance credit election by Lance Terrell of Texas School Finance, followed by a presentation on the budget and tax rate by Business Manager Tracee Herbstritt. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Report on recapture information and attendance credit election by Lance Terrell, Texas School Finance
• Presentation on budget and tax rate by Tracee Herbstritt, Childress ISD Business Manager

Regular Meeting

The Childress ISD Board will consider and take action on calling a bond election on November 3, 2026, and on ordering a special election to approve purchasing attendance credits from the state. The board will also review financial reports, the 2023-2026 safety and security audit, and enter executive session for personnel and safety matters.

• Consider and take action on an order calling a bond election on November 3, 2026
• Consideration and possible approval of an agreement for purchase of attendance credit with delegation of authority to superintendent
• Deliberation and possible action to order a special election under Texas Education Code Section 49.012 for attendance credit purchase
• Consideration and possible acceptance of the 2023-2026 Childress ISD Safety and Security Audit Report
• Review of financial reports including investments, check payments, budget, cafeteria, transportation, amendments, transfers, and donations

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss and potentially approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook. The meeting includes reports on facilities and teacher incentives, as well as public comment on the Every Student Succeeds Act.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Approval of 2026-2027 Employee Handbook
• Resolution to recognize Childress County 4-H as an extracurricular activity
• Resolution regarding Texas Education Code Section 37.0814 for armed security officers on campuses
• Public comment on 2026-2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA Consolidated)

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Special Meeting - Board Workshop

The Childress ISD Board will hold a special workshop on July 13, 2026 to receive a presentation on the district’s facility and bond process from Parkhill, Hilltop Securities, EdVantage, and McCall, Parkhurst, & Horton. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

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Regular Meeting

The Childress ISD Board will meet June 8, 2026 to review financial reports, discuss surplus equipment and property, and consider changes to teacher contracts and health insurance contributions. The board may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Declare 95 retired MacBook Air laptops as surplus for sale
• Authorize sale of property at 600 Avenue F NW (US Highway 287) to City of Childress
• Clarify pay step treatment for Non-Chapter 21 teacher contracts
• Increase employer health insurance contribution through TRS ActiveCare
• Possible executive session for personnel matters

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Regular Meeting

The Childress ISD board will conduct its regular meeting on May 11, 2026, including swearing in two new members, reviewing financial reports, and considering policy amendments. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Swear in new board members for Place 4 and Place 5
• Review financial reports including investments, check payments, budget, cafeteria, transportation, enrollment, amendments, transfers, and donations
• Consider amending Board policy BDAA(LOCAL)
• Discuss reorganizing board officers
• Approve a Professional Contract for the 2026-27 School Year

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Regular Meeting

The Childress ISD Board will consider several construction and security contracts. They will also discuss instructional material certifications and professional development waivers for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Proposal from AV-Corp for district-wide security camera system replacement
• Construction agreement with Henthorn Commercial Construction, LLC for a new Show Animal & Meeting Facility
• Architectural services agreement with Parkhill for 2026 Bond Program Projects
• 2026-2027 TEKS Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
• Professional Development Instructional Minutes Waiver for 2026-2027

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Regular Meeting

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Special Called Meeting

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Regular Meeting

The board will discuss administrative employment contracts and a potential extension of the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2029. Members will also consider a plan to meet teacher certification requirements by the 2029-30 school year.

• Consideration of SB 11 regarding designated prayer time during school
• Possible approval of the Local Innovation Plan renewal
• Approval of the plan for meeting teacher certification requirements by 2029-2030
• Discussion on extending the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2029
• Executive session to review Childress High School intruder detection audit results

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Special Called Meeting

The Childress ISD board will hold a special meeting to deliberate on a potential bond program for capital improvement projects. Two action items propose engaging an architect/engineer and a public relations consultant if the board moves forward with the program.

• Deliberation on potential bond program for capital improvements
• Possible action to engage architect/engineer for bond program
• Possible action to engage public relations consultant for bond program

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Regular Meeting

The Childress ISD board will meet January 12, 2026 to review the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2025, discuss TASB policy updates, and consider a uniform election for two trustee positions. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and a facilities update.

• Annual Financial Audit Report for the Year Ending August 31, 2025
• Possible action to adopt TASB Updates 120-125
• Approval to call for a Uniform Election of the Board of Trustees for May 2, 2026 (Place 4: Matt Stone, Place 5: Carol Freeman)
• Consideration of Superintendent Performance Appraisal
• CTO as a Service Report by Mr. David Calabrese, ESC 16

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