Fredericksburg ISD, TX

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will conduct a hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. Members will also consider the 2026-2027 compensation plan and the issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026.

• 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate Hearing
• Issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026
• 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
• Interlocal Agreements for School Resource Officers with City of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County Sheriff's Office
• Selection of architect for 2026 Bond Construction Projects

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on library and medical service recommendations. The meeting also includes workshops focused on the budget and Bond 2026.

• School Library Advisory Council Procurement Recommendations
• Medical Consultation Services Agreement (MOU Physician Consultant Agreement 26-27)
• Budget Workshop
• Bond 2026 Workshop

The Board approved procurement recommendations from the School Library Advisory Council and a memorandum of understanding for medical consultation services. The meeting also included workshops on the budget and Bond 2026.

• Approved School Library Advisory Council procurement recommendations (4-0)
• Approved MOU for medical consultation services (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg Independent School District board will meet on May 20, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve several items, including a copier/managed print services contract, a legal services retainer, and an interlocal agreement with the Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK). The board will also consider updates on district finances, student and staff awards, and a fence-sharing agreement with the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce.

• Award of Copier/Managed Print Services Contract (presented by Mrs. Jill Minshew and Mrs. Sheryl Jacks)
• Legal services retainer with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C. (presented by Dr. Ann Dixon)
• Interlocal Agreement with Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) (presented by Mrs. Jill Minshew)
• Fence Sharing Agreement between Stonewall Chamber of Commerce and FISD (presented by Mrs. Sheryl Jacks and Mr. Michael Gonzales)
• Discussion on Construction Procurement Method (presented by Mr. Michael Gonzales)

The Board approved the appointment of Debra Nolte as High School Principal and adopted the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) method for 2026 Bond Projects. Several interlocal and service agreements were also approved, including a legal retainer and a copier lease negotiation.

• Approved Debra Nolte as High School Principal (5-0)
• Approved Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for 2026 Bond Projects (5-0)
• Approved legal services retainer with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C. for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Delegated authority to Superintendent to negotiate copier lease with Toshiba (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) (5-0)
• Approved School Library Advisory Council procurement recommendations (5-0)
• Approved fence sharing agreement with Stonewall Chamber of Commerce (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and financial statements (5-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will discuss the potential hiring of Dr. Calvin Bowers as Superintendent. The board will also consider terminating a district property lease to the Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) and hold a budget workshop.

• Possible action on hiring Dr. Calvin Bowers as Superintendent
• Possible action on terminating the District Property Lease to Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK)
• Budget Workshop
• Closed session regarding personnel matters and Chapter 21 and Non-Chapter 21 Contracts

The Board approved the hiring of Dr. Calvin Bowers as Superintendent and his employment contract. Additionally, the Board voted to terminate a property lease with the Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) at the end of its term and approved three amended personnel contracts.

• Hired Dr. Calvin Bowers as Superintendent and approved employment contract (7-0)
• Terminated property lease with Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) at the end of the term (7-0)
• Approved three amended and restated Chapter 21 and Non-Chapter 21 contracts (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Board will administer the oath of office to trustees and discuss the canvassing of election results, including a bond election. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a proposed bond procurement schedule and an architect contract.

• Administration of Oath of Office to School Board Trustees
• Canvassing of election results
• Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of a bond election
• Discussion of proposed bond procurement schedule and architect contract
• Closed session regarding architect contract and school board re-organization

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will meet to discuss naming a lone finalist for the superintendent position and review new employee contracts. Closed session will cover personnel matters, including probationary and Chapter 21 contracts.

• Discussion and possible action to name a lone finalist for superintendent position
• Discussion of new employee probationary contracts
• Discussion of Chapter 21 and non-Chapter 21 employee contracts

The Board named Dr. Calvin Bowers as the lone finalist for the Superintendent position. Additionally, the Board approved new employee probationary contracts and Chapter 21 and Non-Chapter 21 contracts.

• Named Dr. Calvin Bowers as Lone Finalist for Superintendent (7-0)
• Approved new employee probationary contracts (7-0)
• Approved Chapter 21 and Non-Chapter 21 contracts (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting that begins with a closed session under Texas law to interview candidates for the superintendent position. The board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Closed session to interview superintendent candidates under Texas Government Code 551.074

The board convened in a closed session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent. No substantive actions or votes were recorded in the open session.

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session under Texas law to interview candidates for the superintendent position. The board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.

• Closed session to interview superintendent candidates under Texas Government Code 551.074

The board convened in a closed session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open session.

• Interviewed candidates for the position of Superintendent in closed session

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Superintendent. This portion of the meeting will take place in a closed session under the Texas Open Meeting Act.

• Interviews for the position of Superintendent

The Board conducted a special meeting that primarily consisted of a closed session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent. No substantive actions or votes were recorded in the open session.

Regular Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will consider actions on school facility renovations and instructional materials. The meeting includes reviews of several fund statements and a potential agreement regarding property tax assessment and collection.

• Property Tax Assessment and Collection Agreement with Gillespie Central Appraisal District
• Fredericksburg Elementary School Cafeteria Renovations
• Granting Superintendent temporary hiring authority on non-administrative contracts
• Adoption of new instructional materials for 2026-27
• Certification of provisional instructional materials

The Board approved a consent agenda including previous meeting minutes and several fund statements. Additionally, the Board approved an amended property tax assessment and collection agreement with the Gillespie Central Appraisal District.

• Approved consent agenda items, including March 23 and March 25 minutes and fund statements (7-0)
• Approved amended Property Tax Assessment and Collection Agreement with Gillespie Central Appraisal District (7-0)

Special Board Meeting Cancelled

The Fredericksburg ISD Board cancelled its April 9, 2026 special meeting. No substantive items were listed for action or discussion.

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session under Texas law to interview candidates for the superintendent of schools. No decisions are scheduled in open session; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Closed session to interview superintendent candidates under Texas Government Code §551.074

The board convened in a closed session to interview candidates for the Superintendent of Schools. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Convened in closed session for personnel matters regarding Superintendent of Schools candidates

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting with a closed session to interview candidates for superintendent of schools under Texas Government Code Chapter 551. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

The Board met for a special session to interview candidates for Superintendent of Schools. The meeting was conducted in a closed session under the Texas Open Meeting Act; no public decisions or votes were recorded.

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting to enter closed session under Texas law to interview candidates for the superintendent of schools. No public business will be conducted during the open portion of the meeting.

• Closed-session interview of superintendent candidates under Texas Government Code 551.074

The Board held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Superintendent of Schools during a closed session. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.

• Interviewed candidates for Superintendent of Schools (Closed Session)

Regular Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will meet to approve routine minutes and financial reports, discuss state transportation legislation, and take action on school board trustee election items. The board will also review staffing recommendations and administrative contracts in closed session.

• Certification of unopposed candidates for May 2, 2026 school board trustee election
• Order of cancellation for the May 2, 2026 school board trustee election
• Discussion of Senate Bill 546 regarding transportation
• Review of staffing recommendations for 2026-2027 school year
• Consideration of administrative term contracts

The Board approved the certification of unopposed candidates and the subsequent cancellation of the May 2, 2026, trustee election. Other actions included approving the consent agenda and administrative term contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Approved consent agenda including February 18 and March 10 minutes and various fund statements (7-0)
• Approved Certification of Unopposed Candidates for May 2, 2026, election (7-0)
• Approved Order of Cancellation for May 2, 2026, election (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Administrative Term Contracts (6-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss superintendent candidates with search consultants. This portion of the meeting will occur in a closed session under the Texas Open Meeting Act.

• Closed session discussion regarding superintendent candidates with search consultants

The board convened a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss superintendent candidates with search consultants. No substantive actions or votes were recorded in the open session.

Special Board Meeting

The Board held a special meeting and convened in closed session to discuss superintendent candidates with search consultants. No substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

Regular Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review district performance reports and financial statements. The board will consider a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closings and discuss staffing for the 2026-2027 school year in a closed session.

• Hearing on the Texas Accountability Performance Rating Report
• Possible action on a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closings
• Review of General Fund budget amendments
• Review of 2022 Bond Fund statement of revenues and expenditures
• Closed session discussion on social media litigation status

The Board approved a resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closings and voted to stop paying retiree rehire surcharges for the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, the Board approved the winners of the District Seal Competition and passed a series of financial reports.

• Approved Consent Agenda including January meeting minutes and financial reports (7-0)
• Approved Resolution Regarding Wage Payments during Emergency School Closing (7-0)
• Approved discontinuation of retiree rehire surcharges effective 2026-27 school year (7-0)
• Approved winners #2, #5, and #4 of the District Seal Competition (7-0)

Regular Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD board will meet on January 21, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve the 2026-2027 school calendar, library advisory council book recommendations, a resolution on Senate Bill 11, and an audit report. The board will also consider calling a bond election and other related matters.

• Vote on 2026-2027 school calendar
• Possible approval of School Library Advisory Council book recommendations
• Discussion and possible action on Senate Bill 11 resolution
• Review of audit report for 2025-2026
• Consideration of bond election order for May 2, 2026

The Board of Trustees approved the 2026-2027 school calendar and called for a bond election. Other actions included approving the 2024-2025 audit report and maintaining current district policies regarding prayer.

• Approved 2026-2027 school calendar option 'A' (7-0)
• Adopted order calling a Bond Election (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Audit Report (7-0)
• Approved School Library Advisory Councils procurement recommendations (7-0)
• Voted to continue current district policies regarding prayer (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including May 2, 2026 General School Board Election ordering (7-0)

Special Board Meeting

The Board will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The primary focus of the closed session is the superintendent search.

• Closed session discussion regarding the superintendent search

The minutes record a special meeting that included a closed session to discuss the superintendent search. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the open session.

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss a potential bond proposal for 2026. The board will also convene in closed session under Texas law before reconvening to consider action on closed session items.

• Discussion and presentation of a potential 2026 bond proposal by Bond Steering Committee and VLK Architects

The board held a special meeting featuring a presentation on a potential 2026 bond from the Bond Steering Committee and VLK Architects. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Special Board Meeting

The Fredericksburg ISD Board will hold a special meeting to review presentations from superintendent search firms and possibly take action. The board will also convene a closed session under Texas law before reconvening to consider any items discussed privately.

• Discussion and possible action on presentations from superintendent search firms (presented by Mr. Matt Seidenberger)
• Convene in closed session under Texas Government Code, Chapter 551
• Consider action on closed session items upon reconvening

The Board of Trustees approved the selection of a firm to assist in hiring a new superintendent. The motion passed with a unanimous vote from the members present.

• Approved Impact Education Specialists as the Superintendent Hiring Firm (6-0)