August 29, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Budget Approval Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Brad Hinton
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:
Ralph Ramon / Doug Neff
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4. Open Forum / Public Comments
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5. Public Meeting to Discuss Proposed 2024-2025 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
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6. Action Agenda
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6.A. Delegate Authority to Superintendent for the Purchase of Attendance Credits.
Presenter:
Morgan Preston
Description:
For the 2024-2025 school year, we delegated contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006. This included approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit or the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding).
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6.B. Consider and take action to approve payment of Property and Casualty Insurance, not to exceed $850,000
Presenter:
Morgan Preston
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6.C. Approve 2023-2024 Budget Amendments as Presented
Presenter:
Morgan Preston
Description:
Budget amendments were presented and discussed at the budget workshop in July. Those amendments have been reviewed and adjusted based on year-end expenditures. Final amendment amounts are presented for approval.
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6.D. Consider and take action to approve the ordinance to set the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate at $.6837 and the Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate at $.0626 for the 2024-2025 year.
Presenter:
Morgan Preston
Description:
According to Texas Tax Code Section 26.05, "The governing body of each taxing unit shall adopt a tax rate for the current tax year and shall notify the assessor for the taxing unit of the rate adopted. The governing body must adopt a tax rate before the later of September 30 or the 60th day after the date the certified appraisal roll is received by the taxing unit"
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6.E. Consider and take action to approve the 2024-2025 Snyder ISD annual budget
Presenter:
Morgan Preston
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6.F. Approve curriculum resources as presented for the 2024-2025 school year
Presenter:
Morgan Preston
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7. TASB Delegate Appointment
Presenter:
Bob Rauch
Description:
TASB is an Association of many voices, and Delegate Assembly is where those voices come together to develop a common vision. From electing who serves on the TASB Board to approving the TASB Advocacy Agenda — the work at Delegate Assembly sets the direction for the Association. As an Active Member, your board has the exclusive right to have a voting Delegate at the Assembly. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure the priorities of your board and community are reflected in TASB’s work. Join us Sept. 28 in San Antonio! |
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8. Extracurricular Status Request - Scurry County 4H
Presenter:
Bob Rauch
Description:
This allows Scurry County 4H activities and events to be considered Snyder ISD school activities.
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9. Adjunct Faculty Request - Scurry County 4H
Presenter:
Bob Rauch
Description:
This authorizes the named Scurry County 4H agents to act as adjunct Snyder ISD staff when working with Snyder ISD 4H students.
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10. Consider Hiring Jacob/Martin Architect Firm
Presenter:
Bob Rauch
Description:
Jacob/Martin Architects have a strong presence and extensive experience in K-12 building design and bond planning. The Architect Interview Committee was impressed with their presentation and qualifications. With the support of the Architect Interview Committee, it is my recommendation to hire Jacob/Martin Architects to work with us through planning, design, and the bond process.
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11. Executive Session (G1-G4)
The Board may go into closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in an open meeting. |
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12. Reconvene from Closed Session
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13. Adjourn
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