Somerset Independent School District, TX

immediately following the August 10, 2026, Regular Meeting that begins at 6:30pm. - Special Meeting & Budget Workshop #3

The Somerset Independent School District Board is holding a special meeting and budget workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 school year budget. The meeting is open to the public and follows the regular meeting that starts at 6:30pm. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget Workshop #3 for 2026-2027 school year
• Presentation by Luis Gomez, Chief Financial Officer
• Public comment period included

Regular Meeting

The Somerset ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on employee compensation increases for the 2026-2027 school year, the purchase of a special education school bus, and contracts with Bexar and Atascosa counties for the November 3, 2026 board election. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, a Communities in Schools service agreement, the district's investment policy, and renewals for pest control and wastewater plant maintenance. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Discussion and possible action on employee compensation increases for 2026-2027
• Purchase of one Special Education School Bus from Thomas Bus Texas through BuyBoard Cooperative
• Contracts with Bexar County and Atascosa County for election services for the November 3, 2026 board election
• Approval of renewal RFP 24-003, Integrated Pest Management Services, with Frontrunner Pest Control, Inc.
• Approval of renewal RFP 24-004, Wastewater Plant Maintenance and Repair, with Waste Water Solutions

Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding federal grants for the 2026-2027 school year. The regular meeting includes decisions on school equipment, contract renewals, and the calling of a general election for several board districts.

• Call a Board of Trustees General Election for Single Member Districts 1, 2, 3, and 7
• Approval of the 2027 proposed budgets for Atascosa and Bexar Central Appraisal Districts
• Purchase of welding equipment and fume extraction systems for Somerset High School Welding Lab
• Purchase of 18 cafeteria tables for Somerset Elementary Cafeteria
• Contract with South Texas Refuse Disposal, Inc. for district-wide solid waste services

immediately following the July 27, 2026, Regular Meetings that begins at 6:30pm. - Special Meeting & Budget Workshop#2

The Somerset Independent School District board will hold a special meeting and Budget Workshop #2 immediately after the regular meeting on July 27, 2026. The workshop will discuss the district’s budget for the 2026-2027 school year, with Chief Financial Officer Luis Gomez leading the discussion. Public comment is allowed before the workshop begins.

• Budget Workshop #2 for 2026-2027 school year
• Led by Chief Financial Officer Luis Gomez
• Public comment period included

Regular Meeting

The Somerset Independent School District Board will consider renewals for Newsela and student athletic insurance for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also review a donation from Toyotetse Texas Inc. and a finance update.

• Approval to replace a lift station pump at Somerset High School
• Review and approval of Newsela 2026-2027 School Year Renewal
• Review and approval of a donation from Toyotetse Texas Inc.
• Extension of RFP 24-002 for Catastrophic Student Athletic Insurance, Felonious Assault and Student Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Approval of the Superintendent selecting a health insurance plan for District employees

immediately following the June 15, 2026, Regular Meeting that begins at 6:30pm. - Special Meeting & Budget Workshop#1

The Somerset Independent School District board will hold Budget Workshop #1 immediately after its regular meeting to review the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Chief Financial Officer Luis Gomez will lead the discussion.

• Budget Workshop #1 for 2026-2027 school year
• Led by Chief Financial Officer Luis Gomez

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss and possibly act on Budget Amendments #3 and #4 for the 2025-2026 General Operating Budget. Other items include approving an auditor engagement letter for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, and reviewing a finance update.

• Budget Amendment #3 and Budget Amendment #4 to the 2025-2026 General Operating Budget
• Auditor engagement letter for the annual financial audit report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2026
• Texas Association of School Boards 2026 Summer Leadership Institute attendance (June 10-13, 2026)
• Presentation of Brighter Bites and Somerset ISD Three-Year 2023-2026
• Rescheduling of June 08, 2026, and July 13, 2026, Regular Board Meetings

Regular Meeting

The Somerset ISD board will meet April 13, 2026 to approve routine minutes, contracts, and policy updates. Key decisions include a rental agreement for Freeman Coliseum for the 2026 graduation, adoption of new K–3 literacy and K–12 math programs, and budget amendments for the current fiscal year. The board will also discuss bus seatbelt requirements and postage equipment purchases.

• Approve rental agreement with Freeman Coliseum for 2026 Somerset High School Graduation
• Approve mCLASS Early Literacy Assessment and Intervention System for K–3 (2026–2027)
• Approve SAVVAS Envision+ Math for K–12 Tier 1 Program (2026–2027)
• Approve Budget Amendment #2 to 2025–2026 General Operating Budget and Amendment #1 to Child Nutrition Budget
• Approve RFP 24-005 for District Operations and District-Wide Supplies, Materials, and Services

Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

Special Meeting

The Somerset Independent School District Board will meet to discuss a budget amendment and the application of prevailing wage rates for construction projects. The board will also consider a plan for teacher certification delays and an employee grievance.

• Budget Amendment #1 to the 2025-2026 General Operating Budget
• Adoption of prevailing wage rates for construction projects per board policy CV (LEGAL)
• Submission of a plan to the TEA for a Delay of Teacher Certification under House Bill 2
• Level Three employee grievance of T.F.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider a resolution regarding prayer in schools and a first reading of an annual operating budget policy update. The meeting includes a finance update and a report from the Somerset ISD Education Foundation.

• Possible action on a resolution regarding Texas Education Code Section 25.0823 and prayer in schools
• First reading of CE (Local) Annual Operating Budget policy update to establish a Fund Balance policy
• Possible action on the Extension of Leave During an Inclement Weather Closure Resolution
• Presentation of the Somerset ISD Education Foundation Quarterly Report
• Presentation of the Somerset Independent School District Finance Update

Special Meeting

The Somerset Independent School District Board will meet to discuss the purchase of Chromebooks for the 2026 refreshment cycle. The board will also receive a presentation and hold a closed session regarding intruder detection audit findings for Somerset Junior High School.

• Possible action on the purchase of Chromebooks for the 2026 refreshment cycle
• Presentation on Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings for Somerset Junior High School
• Approval of attendance at the Texas Association of School Boards 2026 Governance Camp in Galveston, Texas (March 4-7, 2026)

Regular Meeting

The Somerset Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to approve the 2025-2026 academic calendar and the district’s annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. The board will also receive updates on delinquent tax collections, district priorities, and a finance update. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of the Somerset ISD 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
• Review and approval of the District’s Annual Financial Audit Report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025
• Presentation of the Quarterly Delinquent Tax Collection Summary Report
• Presentation of Board and Superintendent Priorities and Goals 2025-2026
• Presentation of the Somerset Independent School District Finance Update