Era ISD public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Era Independent School District board will meet on December 15, 2025, to consider approval of a revised 2025–26 district calendar, a new District of Innovation Plan for 2026–2031, and other routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and policy updates.
- Approve revised 2025–26 District Calendar
- Consider approval of Era ISD District of Innovation Plan 2026–2031
- Approve minutes of previous meetings (November 17–December 2, 2025)
- Consider approval of MOU with Aubrey ISD
- Consider approval of Reading Specialist Position
Special Meeting Cancelled
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct third interviews for the Superintendent position. The body will discuss candidates and consider naming a lone finalist for the role.
- Third interview of applicants for the Superintendent position
- Discussion and consideration of candidates for the Position of Superintendent
- Consideration of naming a lone finalist for the Position of Superintendent
Special Meeting Cancelled
The board will conduct third interviews for the Superintendent position. The meeting includes discussions to consider candidates and potentially name a lone finalist for the role.
- Third interview of applicants for the Superintendent position
- Discussion and consideration of naming a lone finalist for Superintendent
Special Meeting
The Era Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to interview superintendent candidates and consider naming a lone finalist. The board will reconvene in open session to discuss and potentially act on naming the lone finalist for the superintendent position.
- Second interview of superintendent applicants
- Discussion and consideration of superintendent candidates
- Consideration of naming lone finalist for superintendent
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct second interviews for the Superintendent position. Members will discuss candidates and may name a lone finalist for the role during a closed session.
- Second interviews of applicants for the Superintendent position
- Discussion and consideration of candidates for the position of Superintendent
- Possible naming of the Lone Finalist for Era ISD
Special Meeting
The board will meet in a closed session to conduct second-round interviews for prospective candidates. They will also discuss and consider candidates for the position of Superintendent.
- Second-round interviews for prospective candidates
- Discussion and consideration of candidates for Superintendent
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct second-round interviews for prospective candidates. The board will also discuss and consider candidates for the position of Superintendent during a closed session.
- Second-round interviews for prospective candidates
- Discussion and consideration of candidates for Superintendent
Special Meeting
The Era Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews with superintendent candidates. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Closed-session interviews for superintendent candidates
- Second-round interviews for prospective candidates
- Discussion of superintendent position candidates
Board Training Workshop: Legislative Update
The Era Independent School District board holds a training workshop to review the latest state legislative updates affecting public schools. A presenter from ESC Region XI provides the update, but no decisions or votes are scheduled.
Regular Meeting
The Era Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2025, to reorganize the board of trustees and approve minutes, financial reports, and budget amendments. The board will also consider updates from district leadership and a purchasing cooperative agreement.
- Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
- Approval of minutes from November 10, 2025 special meeting
- Approval of financial reports including cash flow, check register, and budget comparisons
- Consideration of budget amendments
- Approval of Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement for 2026-2027
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will swear in newly elected members and reorganize the board. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from three previous October and November meetings.
- Swearing in of Blake Branch (Place 3) and Samantha Freeman (Place 5)
- Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
- Approval of minutes from October 20, October 30, and November 3, 2025 meetings
Special Meeting
The agenda for this special meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will hold a closed session pursuant to the Texas Government Code before reconvening in open session for any required actions.
- Closed Session Pursuant to Sections 551.074 through 551.084 of the Texas Government Code
Special Meeting
The board will consider the resignation of Jennifer Hunter. Members will discuss options for appointing new members or calling a special election to fill two vacant positions.
- Resignation of Jennifer Hunter
- Appointment of two new members to replace resigned members
- Potential special election to fill two vacant positions
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss the resignation of member Adrian Anderle and consider approving a legal services agreement with Abernathy Roeder Boyd & Hullett. Other agenda items include the approval of the 2025 fiscal audit and the District Improvement Plan.
- Formal acknowledgment of resignation of School Board Member Adrian Anderle
- Approval of legal services agreement with Abernathy Roeder Boyd & Hullett
- Approval of fiscal audit for year ending June 30, 2025, by Snow Garrett Williams, CPAs
- Approval of the District Improvement Plan
- Consideration of nominations for the Cooke County Appraisal Board
Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed tax rates for 2025-2026. The meeting includes considerations for a new superintendent search agreement and an interim superintendent agreement with Don Metzler.
- Proposed Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate for 2025-2026: $0.6822
- Proposed Interest & Sinking Tax Rate for 2025-2026: $0.130944
- Superintendent search agreement with Impact Educational Services
- Interim Superintendent Agreement with Don Metzler
- Professional Services Agreement with Harper Perkins Architects, Inc (HPA)
Regular Meeting
The Era ISD school board will meet on August 18, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a professional services agreement with Harper Perkins Architects for master planning, a resolution to cancel the November 4, 2025 school board election due to unopposed candidates, and updates to the district’s emergency operations plan. The board will also consider adopting new policies and reviewing financial reports.
- Approve professional services agreement with Harper Perkins Architects, Inc. for master planning
- Consider resolution to cancel November 4, 2025 school board election due to unopposed candidates
- Consider approval of revised 2025-2026 Emergency Operations Plan
- Adopt TASB-authored Board Policy FNCE[Local] and EFB[Local]
- Approve 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct
Regular Meeting
The board will hold public hearings to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rates. The meeting includes decisions on school board elections, meal prices, and the 2025-2026 faculty roster.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 General, Food Service, and Debt Service budgets
- Proposed tax rates for M&O and I&S
- Resolution to order school board elections for Places 3, 6, and 7
- Approval of student and adult meal prices for 2025-2026
- Resolution regarding the Cooke County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Regular Meeting
The Era ISD school board will meet on May 19, 2025, to discuss routine financial reports, approve budget amendments, and vote on several items including the selection of a depository bank and the 2025-2026 school board meeting schedule. The board will also receive updates on student enrollment, safety audits, and a presentation from Muenster Memorial Hospital.
- Consider approval of depository bank selection
- Consider approval of 2025-2026 school board meeting schedule
- Consider approval of June 19th as a school board meeting date
- Approve budget amendments
- Review 3-Year Safety and Security Audit Report Summary
Special Meeting
The Era ISD board will meet to consider the approval of hires for posted teacher and teacher/coach positions.
- Approval to hire for posted teacher and teacher/coach positions
Regular Meeting
The Era ISD school board will meet April 14, 2025 to discuss and vote on several items including approval of a geotechnical study for high school classroom foundations, adding a second PreK class, salary increases for staff, and purchasing a new transit van for agricultural science classes. The board will also review financial reports, instructional materials, and receive updates from district leadership.
- Consider approval of a proposal for geotechnical services (drilling, testing, analysis) for high school classroom foundations
- Consider approval of a second PreK class for 2025-26 including hiring a teacher and instructional aide and updating monthly tuition fees
- Consider personnel salary increases to be included in the 2025-26 fiscal budget
- Consider approval to purchase a transit van for primary use with Ag Science and CTE classes
- Review financial reports including cash flow, check register, and revenue-to-budget comparison
Regular Meeting
The Era ISD Board will hold a budget workshop and review financial reports. The board is deciding on a benefits cooperative agreement and personnel contract renewals for the upcoming school year.
- Approval of Education Service Center Region 11 Benefits Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
- Budget Workshop #1
- Approval of teacher and staff contract renewals for 2025-2026
- Review of District Vulnerability Full Report for emergency operations
- Approval of personnel retirement and resignation notices
Regular Meeting
The Era ISD Board will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and discuss high school foundation repairs. The board is also deciding on the upcoming school calendar, administrator contracts, and the purchase of a school bus and vehicle.
- Public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report
- Presentation on High School foundation repair by Harper Perkins Architects and Man-Made Construction
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approval of administrator contracts for 2025-2026
- Approval of engagement letter with Snow Garrett Williams as financial auditor for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Era ISD Board of Trustees will discuss planning for the 2025-26 school year, including the calendar, student programs, and transportation. The board will also consider actions regarding wage payments during school closings and local policy updates.
- Resolution regarding wage payments during school closings
- TASB Board Policy [LOCAL] Update 124
- 2025-26 School Calendar Planning
- Review of transportation vehicles for the 25-26 school year
- 2025-26 Student Programs Planning