Marathon ISD public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Marathon ISD board will meet to review and potentially approve routine financial reports, budget amendments, and a calendar of non-business days for Public Information Act timelines. Updates will also be provided on grants, teacher housing, and facility projects like the GYM HVAC replacement.
- Approve budget amendments for December 2025
- Designate ten 2026 non-business days for Public Information Act timelines
- Review Moody Foundation Impact Grant update
- Discuss Teacher Housing RFP and unit orders
- Receive GYM HVAC Project update
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and potentially take action on selecting contractors for HVAC projects at the gymnasium and elementary school. The meeting also includes a review of bids for an additional teacher housing unit and standard financial reports.
- Bids for an additional teacher housing unit
- Contractor selection for the Gymnasium HVAC Project
- Contractor selection for the Elementary School HVAC Project
- October 2025 Monthly Tax Collection Report
- October 2025 Budget vs Actual financial report
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and consider several purchases, including a new district vehicle and a third housing unit for teachers. The meeting also includes updates on student enrichment, accountability ratings, and dual credit partnerships.
- Purchase of a new vehicle for the district
- Purchase of the 3rd housing unit for the teacher housing project
- Renewal of membership in the Walsh Gallegos' Retainer Program
- Approval of door hardware upgrades at both locations
- Updating authorized representative for Lone Star Investment Pool
Regular Meeting
The Marathon ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including the recommended contractor for the Gym HVAC Project, joining the TIPS Purchasing Cooperative, and a Good Cause Resolution related to HB3. The board will also review financial reports, approve minutes, and hear a superintendent update on academic achievements and upcoming events.
- Approve recommended contractor for Gym HVAC Project
- Join TIPS Purchasing Cooperative with interlocal agreement
- Approve Good Cause Resolution for HB3 exception
- Review and approve August 2025 financial reports and tax collection data
- Approve previous board minutes
Regular Meeting
The board will hold public meetings to discuss and potentially adopt the 2025-2026 budget and the 2025 tax rate. Other business includes approving the 2025 certified tax roll and the student code of conduct.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget
- Approval of 2025 Tax Rate resolution
- Approval of 2025 Certified Tax Roll
- Adoption of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Possible purchase of a plasma table
Special Meeting
The Marathon ISD board will discuss and present the preliminary 2025-2026 budget, schedule public meetings to adopt the budget and tax rate, and certify the 2025 tax roll. The meeting includes procedural items and a vote on an attendance credit purchase agreement.
- Approve Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement)
- Approve 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll for Marathon ISD
- Approve 2025 Certified Tax Roll for Marathon ISD
- Presentation and Discussion of the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
- Schedule Public Meeting to Adopt 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
Budget Workshop
The Marathon ISD board will hold a workshop to review and discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss several operational approvals, including a new K-5 ELAR curriculum and depository services. The meeting also includes reviews of a bus sale, a plasma table purchase, and updates on teacher housing and gym HVAC systems.
- Approval of K-5 ELAR Curriculum
- Approval of Depository Services for Marathon ISD
- Sale of a bus based on sealed bid review
- Purchase of a plasma table
- Policy update FDE local for policy update 125
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider approvals for depository services, policy updates, and the purchase of teacher housing. The meeting also includes discussions on the school Guardian Program and personnel vacancy waivers.
- Request for Proposals for Depository Services
- Calculation of No-New Revenue Tax Rate and Voter Approval Tax Rate
- Teacher Housing Purchase
- Policy update 125
- Updates to the School Guardian Program
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss various operational contracts, including a depository agreement and a legal contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP. The meeting also includes a potential donation from The Marathon Foundation for teacher housing and a proposal for gymnasium HVAC work.
- Possible action on Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP contract
- Approval of 2025-2027 Depository Contract for funds
- Acceptance of The Marathon Foundation's donation for Teacher Housing
- Approval of JSA Architects Letter of Agreement for gymnasium HVAC
- MOUs with Permiacare Rural Border Intervention Program and OneGoal Leadership Network Program
Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially take action on the hiring of the district superintendent. Other agenda items include teacher housing protocols and the allocation of a donation.
- Confirmation of Mr. Keith Kimbrough as Superintendent
- Development of residency protocol for Marathon ISD Teacher Housing
- Earmarking of a donation from The Marathon Foundation
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider adopting the 2025-2026 school calendar and a budget planning calendar. Members will also discuss a teacher housing lease agreement and receive an update on the installation of two mobile homes for teacher housing.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Teacher Housing Lease Agreement
- Installation update for two mobile homes for the Teacher Housing Project
- Possible action on policies DC(LOCAL) and BBB
- Discussion on a potential hire date for a new superintendent
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to interview and discuss applicants for the Superintendent position. The meeting includes a closed session for interviews and legal consultation, followed by an open session to take action on candidates.
- Interviews of applicants for the Superintendent position
- Legal consultation regarding employment of a new Superintendent
- Possible action to name a finalist for the Superintendent position
Special Meeting
The Marathon ISD board will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the superintendent position in a closed session under Texas Government Code. In the open portion, the board may direct the superintendent search consultant to proceed with the search process based on those discussions.
- Conduct interviews of applicants for the superintendent position
- Consider and discuss applicants for the superintendent second round interviews
- Possible action to direct the superintendent search consultant to proceed with the search process
Regular Meeting
The Marathon ISD board will meet on March 26, 2025 to review financial reports, approve budget amendments, and vote on a commercial card program with Citi Bank. They will also discuss teacher housing, curriculum updates, and receive a superintendent search survey. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve State of Texas Commercial Card Program with Citi Bank
- Review and approve 2025-2026 teacher contracts
- Approve budget amendments
- Receive superintendent search survey results
- Update on teacher housing initiatives
Training Meeting
The Marathon Independent School District board will convene a training meeting on March 22, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as the pledge of allegiance, public comment, and upcoming events. The primary focus is internal training for the board.
- Team of Eight Training session
Meeting
The Marathon ISD board will convene for a regular meeting that includes a closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act rules to discuss personnel matters, specifically the superintendent’s mid-year evaluation. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda beyond procedural items.
- Closed session for superintendent’s mid-year evaluation under Tex. Govt. Code §551.074
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the Superintendent's resignation effective July 31, 2025, and the hiring of a search firm for a replacement. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports and several partnership agreements.
- Consideration of Superintendent's resignation as of July 31, 2025
- Possible action to hire a Superintendent Search Firm/Consultant
- Approval of a Dual Credit MOU with Sul Ross State University
- Possible sale of an older 47 Passenger Blue Bird Yellow Bus
- Approval of the Audit Engagement Letter for Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2025
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report. Members will also discuss teacher recruitment, housing, and a safety fence project.
- Public hearing for 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Action on a two-year teacher recruitment and retention program
- Bid recommendation for Safety and Security Fence Project
- Discussion on teacher housing
- Possible action on Board Operating Procedures
Special Board Meeting
The Marathon ISD Board will hold a special meeting to review and possibly act on budget amendments, a resolution to correct certain 2023 tax statements, and the 2023–2024 financial audit report. The board will also hear a presentation of the audit before taking possible action.
- Review and possible action on budget amendments
- Review and possible action on resolution to correct 2023 tax statements
- Presentation and review of 2023–2024 audit financial and compliance report