Era ISD, TX

6:00 pm - Regular Meeting

The Era Independent School District board will meet to receive reports and discuss facility financing, including a construction update. The board may approve the guaranteed maximum price for demolition and asbestos abatement presented by the Construction Manager at Risk.

• Construction Manager @ Risk presents guaranteed maximum price for demolition and asbestos abatement
• Facility financing discussed under agenda item V.A

Regular Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rates. Members will also consider adopting the budget for General, Food Service, and Debt Service funds.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
• Proposed $25 per month increase for teacher's housing to cover yard service
• Approval of 2026/2027 student and adult meal prices
• Approval of updated extracurricular drug testing policy
• Approval of District PTO/Booster Club Guidelines

Special Meeting

The Era Independent School District board will meet in a special session to discuss and possibly act on proposals for a construction manager at risk for a school project, options for portable buildings, and a long-range facility planning committee. The meeting also includes routine items like personnel changes and a closed session.

• Discuss proposals for Construction Manager at Risk for construction project
• Evaluate options to buy or lease portable buildings
• Approve Long Range Facility Planning and Needs Committee
• Consider acceptance of resignations and new hires
• Closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.074–551.084

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss the 2026-2027 budget update and the 2026 Family Engagement Survey results. Members will consider actions regarding the District of Innovation amendments and the 2026-2027 meeting schedule.

• Consider approval of 2026-2031 District of Innovation Amendments
• Resolution for Truth in Taxation Completion & Submission
• Consider approval of 2026-2027 School Board Meeting Schedule
• SB 546 School Bus 3 point seat belt report
• 2026-2027 Budget Update and End of Year Fund Balance review

Special Meeting

The Era ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss updates on the gymnasium project, develop a long-range facility master plan, and take action on hiring an architect and selecting a construction manager at risk. The board will also consider purchasing a transit van for agricultural science classes and handle personnel actions such as accepting resignations and approving new hires.

• Approve the AIA Agreement Between Owner and Architect
• Direct superintendent to begin selecting construction manager at risk for later board approval
• Consider approval of a transit van purchase for Ag Science classes
• Accept resignations
• Approve new hires

Regular Meeting

The Era ISD Board is meeting to discuss staff pay raises for the upcoming fiscal year and review financial reports. The board will also consider several service contracts and updates to local board policy.

• Consideration of personnel salary increases for the 2026-2027 fiscal budget
• Approval of Region 11 2026-2027 Services Contract
• Update to Local Board Policy CFB
• 2026-2027 Certification of Instructional Materials Survey
• Region 11 Benefits Co-Op

Special Meeting

The Era Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on March 30, 2026, to discuss new business including a presentation on updated bond capacity and a budget workshop. The board may also consider action on greenhouse repairs and new hires, along with accepting resignations.

• Updated bond capacity presentation
• Greenhouse repair consideration
• New hires and resignations action

Regular Meeting

The Era ISD Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the TAPR Report and review financial reports and budget amendments. The board will also discuss facility issues at the High School and Old Gym.

• Public hearing on Era ISD TAPR Report
• Approval of engagement letter with Snow Garrett Williams as 2025-2026 financial auditor
• Update to Local Board Policies for District of Innovation alignment
• Hiring of Satasha Kostelecky as Head Volleyball Coach for 2026-2027
• Review of High School foundation and Old Gym issues

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss district operations, financial reports, and personnel changes. Key decisions include approving the 2026-2027 school calendar and potential new staffing positions.

• Possible action to require a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text on every campus
• Approval of the 2026-2027 District Calendar
• Approval of a Junior High/High School Math Teacher and an additional Ag/Mechanics position for 2026-2027
• Approval of the January 2026 library book list
• Resolution regarding emergency closure due to dangerous weather

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss adding a high school math teacher and an Ag teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Other agenda items include facility maintenance plans and the potential addition of a volleyball program.

• Discussion of adding a high school math teacher and an Ag teacher for 2026-2027
• Consideration of adding a volleyball program for 2026-2027
• Discussion of Bus Replacement Plan and HVAC unit replacement schedule
• Discussion of conducting an Energy Audit
• Consideration of the Library Book list

The provided document is an agenda or a skeleton of minutes for the January 21, 2026, meeting. It lists items for discussion and consideration, but contains no recorded votes, outcomes, or decisions.

Special Meeting

The Era Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider hiring a new superintendent. The agenda includes a closed session followed by an open session where the board will take action on this personnel matter.

• Consider hiring new superintendent of Era ISD

The provided minutes consist of a meeting agenda and do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes. The meeting included a closed session and a scheduled item to consider hiring a new superintendent.