Florence Independent School District, TX

Regular Meeting

The Florence Independent School District board will meet to consider routine approvals, policy updates, and two major construction-related votes. The board will hear a preliminary budget report and discuss a November tax proposal, but no final decisions are scheduled for those items at this meeting.

• Approve $340,585 Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for meat processing lab renovations with Joeris
• Amend HVAC upgrade contract with LPC Industries, adding $45,000 and including Alternate #1
• Approve 2026–2027 Dual Credit Agreement with Central Texas College, adding Elementary Statistics
• Set $75 per day rate for accumulated leave payouts upon retirement
• Approve updated TASB local policies covering superintendent nonrenewal, fiscal ethics, and employee standards

Public Hearing

The Board is conducting a public hearing to discuss the district's intent to apply for federal grants. Specifically, the board will review the 2026-2027 ESSA Federal Grant Application with the Texas Education Agency.

• Public hearing regarding intent to submit 2026-2027 ESSA Federal Grant Application

Special Called

The Board will consider approving the employment of two staff positions and engaging legal counsel for a potential November 2026 bond and VATRE election. The Superintendent will lead a discussion on three-year budget projections, deficits, and proposed pay raises.

• Employment of a Director of Special Education and Federal Programs
• Employment of an Instructional Coach for Florence Middle School
• Engagement of Leon, Alcala, Morse & Reynolds, PLLC as bond counsel
• Discussion of three-year budget projections and deficits
• Discussion regarding the HVAC Replacement Project

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Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss a Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) and a required efficiency audit by MoakCasey, LLC. Other business includes reviewing preliminary STAAR/EOC reports and updating the 2026-2027 academic calendar to 175 instructional days.

• Contract for baseball and softball scoreboard replacement from BSN Sports for $73,520.00
• Proposed resolution to select MoakCasey, LLC for a required efficiency audit
• Proposed 2026-2027 academic calendar increase from 170 to 175 instructional days
• MOU for the Successful Transition Education Program with Williamson County Juvenile Services
• First reading of TASB Local Policy Update 127 affecting multiple personnel and student policies

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Special Called

The Florence ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to fulfill a state-mandated three-hour team-building session for the board and superintendent. The training, led by Dr. Terry Smith from ESC 13, is required under the Texas Administrative Code.

The provided document contains only system navigation and maintenance notices. There are no records of actions, votes, or discussions from the June 8, 2026, special called meeting.

Regular Meeting

The board will administer the oath of office and anti-bribery statements to newly elected trustees. The meeting also includes recognitions for student athletic and academic achievements, the Teacher of the Month, and outgoing board member Jeff Stone.

• Administration of Statement of Elected Officer and Oath of Office to new Board of Trustees members
• Recognition of outgoing board member Jeff Stone for 15 years of service
• Recognition of Mrs. Tess Gill as Teacher of the Month
• Student recognitions for UIL Region 32 Concert and Sight Reading, FFA Area XII Sweepstakes, and various athletic competitions

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Regular Meeting

The Florence Independent School District board will review how to spend remaining bond funds on summer projects and discuss options to address a projected 2026–27 budget deficit. Members will also hear reports on student and teacher recognitions, public comments, and routine consent items including contracts for facility upgrades.

• $250,000–$300,000 revenue boost proposed via November VATRE
• $200,000 saved by paying off 2015 Maintenance Tax Note
• $1500 per homeschool student revenue if CTE/UIL participation allowed
• $124,875 contract for mold remediation and demolition at FHS Ag Building
• $245,615 contract for new stadium-lot asphalt and fire-lane restriping at FHS and FMS

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Special Called

The Florence Independent School District Board will consider the employment of a new athletic director and head football coach. The Board will also discuss approving an out-of-state trip for the Superintendent.

• Recommendation to employ Coach Quintin Posey as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
• Proposed $767.00 district expenditure for Superintendent's trip to the Innovamat SUMA Summit in Mexico City

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Regular Meeting

The Florence Independent School District board will meet March 23, 2026 to consider several contracts and waivers, including a $1.33M renovation of the high school meat lab and a $486K grant-funded curriculum support contract with SustainED. The board will also vote on a food-bank partnership to open a school pantry and file waivers for missed school days and staff development minutes.

• Approve $1,329,338 construction contract for Agricultural Facility Renovation Project
• Approve $486,000 SustainED contract for Bluebonnet K-5 reading and math support
• Approve $186,200 design contract with O’Connell Robertson for meat lab renovation
• Approve letter of agreement with Central Texas Food Bank to launch Feeding Futures School Pantry Program
• File missed-school-days waiver for January 28, 2026 ice closure

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Regular Meeting

The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Special Called

The Florence Independent School District board will meet in a special session to consider amending the superintendent’s contract and to approve a final joint election agreement with the City of Florence. The board will also discuss and possibly act on these items during regular business.

• Amend superintendent’s contract (action item)
• Approve joint election agreement with City of Florence (final election agreement)
• Establish common election day polling location

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Regular Meeting

The Florence Independent School District board will hold its regular January meeting to discuss and vote on several consequential items, including whether the district’s budget can support buying new buses with three-point seat belts as required by state law, and which of two proposed academic calendars to adopt for 2026–27. The board will also consider approving new superintendent goals, library-book purchases, and course offerings for Florence High School.

• Consider whether budget supports buying 10 new school buses with three-point seat belts (SB 546 compliance)
• Approve 2026–27 academic calendar (Draft A vs. Draft B with five early-release days)
• Approve new superintendent goals for next five years tied to HB 3 and strategic plan
• Approve purchase of library books and Scholastic Book Fair titles per SB 13
• Approve AP Seminar and AP Precalculus course additions at Florence High School

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Public Hearing

The Florence ISD Board holds a public hearing to review the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). Dr. Kelly Avritt presents the report, and members of the public may comment on district matters for up to five minutes each.

• Public hearing to review the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for Florence ISD
• Dr. Kelly Avritt presenting the TAPR

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.