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Superintendent and board members told the meeting Aguirre was an internal candidate with experience as defensive coordinator and experience in other Texas districts. Trustees said Aguirre has been active at school events and credited him with contributing to the program’s recent successes.

Jose Aguirre told trustees he plans to prioritize students and academics. “Number one, it's always been about the kids. Always,” Aguirre said, adding he intends to “invest into every single program” and emphasize academics alongside athletics.

The board said the position was posted after Hunter’s resignation and that Aguirre applied and was selected following a review of internal and external candidates. Trustees moved to approve the appointment; Board member Calvin made the motion and Board President Charles Alderson seconded. The board asked if there were further questions and then voted in favor.

Supporters who spoke at the meeting described Aguirre as organized and committed; one supporter said he is “all in” and “very organized.” The district introduced Aguirre’s family at the meeting. Aguirre thanked his wife and described the family’s decision to remain in the community.

Trustees did not discuss a contract length, salary details or start date at the meeting; those items were not specified in the record. The board treated the matter as a personnel appointment and concluded the vote without additional policy actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gatesville ISD Board Meeting Feb 24 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Gatesville ISD board appointed Jose Aguirre as head football coach and assistant athletic director following the resignation of Aaron Hunter; trustees approved the appointment by motion.","taxTitle","GATESVILLE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",40129,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6697580,"Gatesville High choir students honored for All‑State selections",430,82000,512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2386056-9614c2161e8c2a669c6f26fc94412151&start=82&end=512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2386056-9614c2161e8c2a669c6f26fc94412151/thumbnail_82000.jpg","/articles/6697580/Texas/Gatesville-High-choir-students-honored-for-AllState-selections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697580-b2099514262fc6e35405ba3fa02e3233/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896651&Signature=izaCPqqvKfzD6WQsuvhiJ-lv4hUwSZQ4ovaQU2j5KKWBemVBk4ubYn~I-aIJPWroZy-AZ3PuXFtj6cdgoJX4yjiVDbMvoVFJg2gWOj-T0oZRnxUXRm7wCjUOedvayIP51XHM5m4aw66G9HwKcoKuFhtI6rePX24QJIeQstdBMspgOcZLAYDvUaFdV6G9N0olo9mI5Y2zU9yKgMIkIxUDuTRQNs~-QfZRqCKbhTBF9lfla3gHskyPpnCBEBqyRrXWdxueJQx0Jb0sSQqZFHLh0fKULSQI6MkURUBScMbGDR0jwUttwd2KXZkZGTVJJ0dcPDN5kJdGIM0I54atlwoOqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gatesville ISD trustees recognized three Gatesville High School choir students for being selected to the Texas Music Educators Association All‑State Choir and thanked staff and families who supported the program.

The board recognized Katie Hobson, Paisley Wells and Memphis Wells for making the All‑State Choir after a statewide audition process that draws thousands of students. The district said only about 20 students statewide make the All‑State Choir in each category.

The recognition highlighted the choir program’s recent run of competitive success and growth. At the meeting, a district speaker said the program “set another program record.” The three students, their choir teacher and family members came forward for photographs and certificates.

Student Katie Hobson told trustees she plans to attend Belmont University in Nashville to study music education. Paisley Wells and Memphis Wells also spoke about their future plans: Paisley has made All‑State in consecutive years and said she hopes to make it again; Memphis said he plans to pursue sound recording at South Plains College. Hobson said of the All‑State performance, “It’s nerve racking … but it’s good because you already know you’ve made it.”

Trustees and staff praised the choir instructors and noted the program’s expanding participation; one speaker said 20 students had competed recently and several would proceed to state solo and ensemble contests.

The district did not announce any additional funding or policy changes tied to the recognitions. The ceremony concluded with trustees congratulating the students and releasing them from the meeting.","Gatesville ISD recognized three Gatesville High School choir students for selection to the Texas All‑State Choir and acknowledged teachers and parents who supported them.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6697565,"Gatesville ISD board approves audit, hires football coach, renews Tarleton MOU and adopts calendar and policy updates",222,893000,1115000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2386056-9614c2161e8c2a669c6f26fc94412151&start=893&end=1115","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2386056-9614c2161e8c2a669c6f26fc94412151/thumbnail_893000.jpg","/articles/6697565/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-board-approves-audit-hires-football-coach-renews-Tarleton-MOU-and-adopts-calendar-and-policy-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697565-073e2cb85c5562dd1f346631861eddb4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896651&Signature=iXl8zXsFS6WeSN1o2LESlfogsO0bXjVVcMLoJ0zhNR3abVTrMfbqwdqZe5wCsdJiItqPgGiJ1~1XiR50~IsPwSOaeytvS0jeZUHH4P3swkEoJt5VRb5txgTThXluWUsX11iq9kAcaq4NmH~zQqUoXVdX47nRCOclwuTDESLTNJ2bJU55CiWzzkALVWMmKcMWPh9k6LzZtbyN~j7qKpiyY6zLwu6a-60RjDfx7HspavxdKWxhGD4nKczUy3DgE~bBrQ8Wq9hr1Qw~hliKzgG-oXPnzJm4J31iUU-excFB~ZCsLD4-2t1kfsUVgf1NSY0JY2FBI0ivaaC54V-GM-H9Kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gatesville ISD trustees accepted the district's financial audit, approved the consent agenda and several administrative items, and appointed Jose Aguirre as the district's head football coach and assistant athletic director at their regular meeting.

The board voted to accept the auditor's report, approve minutes and routine financial items on the consent agenda, renew a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tarleton State University, adopt the proposed 2025'26 school calendar (Option A), accept TASB-recommended policy updates, and approve updated employee contract forms from the district's legal counsel. Trustees also voted to hire Jose Aguirre as head football coach and assistant athletic director following an internal search to replace Aaron Hunter, who resigned.

The audit acceptance and consent items
The district's financial audit for the previous fiscal year was presented to the board and posted on the district website. The board was told the audit found Gatesville ISD in compliance and found no instances of material noncompliance for grants, contracts or laws related to local, state and federal funds. Trustees moved and seconded a motion to accept the audit as presented and approved it during the meeting.

Consent items approved included the minutes of the Jan. 27 regular meeting, financial statements as of Jan. 31, bills and payrolls for January, year-to-date budget amendments to fund balance, the district's vital signs report and the food service report.

Hiring of head football coach
Trustees appointed Jose Aguirre as the district's head football coach and assistant athletic director after an internal and external search. Board members were told the position was posted Jan. 15 after the resignation of Aaron Hunter and that Aguirre, an internal candidate, has served as defensive coordinator and is active in district events. Aguirre told the board his priorities would remain student-centered.

\"Number one, it's always been about the kids. Always,\" Jose Aguirre said during his remarks to the board. \"We'll take care of kids first and do what's right by them.\"

Tarleton MOU renewal
The board approved renewal of an existing memorandum of understanding with Tarleton State University that continued automatic-admission benefits for Gatesville students who rank in the top half (top 50%) of their class and described additional Tarleton scholarships for eligible students. The board was told Tarleton's enrollment is about 17,000 and that the institution seeks to grow enrollment through partnerships with public schools. The board voted to renew the same MOU it has had for several years.

2025'26 school calendar
Trustees adopted the recommended 2025'26 school calendar labeled Option A after a district DEIC process. The board was told Option A received 88% support in the DEIC vote and shifts the start date slightly later in August and adds seven in-service days at the beginning of the year, intended to give teachers, especially new teachers, more preparation time. The board approved the calendar by motion.

TASB policy updates and contract form changes
The board approved routine policy revisions recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) as part of Update 01/24 and resource manual Update 70. Trustees were told the changes were standard and noncontroversial.

The board also approved updated contract forms provided by the district's legal counsel (referred to in the meeting as Eichelbaum Wardell). Those updated forms add explicit language that lesson planning (unit or weekly plans) is part of teacher duties, set a six-month time limit for an employee to bring certain legal claims against the district (measured from the date of the event), and implement an administrative signature process so contracts are populated and signed electronically.

Other notes
There were student and staff recognitions for the Gatesville High School choir, including three students selected to the TMEA All-State Choir, but those recognitions were ceremonial and not part of the board's formal actions. No members of the public signed up to speak on nonagenda items.

Votes at a glance (actions approved)
- Consent agenda: minutes, financial statements, bills and payrolls, budget amendments, vital signs and food service report — motion and second recorded; outcome approved.
- Acceptance of financial audit (posted on district website): motion by a trustee; outcome approved.
- Appointment of Jose Aguirre as head football coach and assistant athletic director: motion and second recorded; outcome approved.
- Renewal of Tarleton State University MOU (automatic admission for top-50% students and scholarship provisions): motion and second recorded; outcome approved.
- Adoption of 2025'26 school calendar (Option A): motion by a trustee; outcome approved.
- Adoption of TASB policy updates (Update 01/24 and resource manual update 70): motion and second recorded; outcome approved.
- Approval of updated employee contract forms from Eichelbaum Wardell (adds lesson-planning clause; six-month filing window for claims; electronic signature process): motion and second recorded; outcome approved.

Board actions described above were presented as routine and noncontroversial; no roll-call vote tallies were provided in the meeting transcript for these motions, and the meeting record shows motions made, seconds acknowledged and unanimous voice approval where recorded. The board adjourned after the actions were completed.","At a regularly scheduled Gatesville ISD Board of Trustees meeting the board accepted the district audit, approved multiple consent items, appointed Jose Aguirre as head football coach and assistant athletic director, renewed a Tarleton State University admissions MOU, approved the 2025–26 school calendar, adopted TASB policy updates and approved a ",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6697570,"Gatesville ISD board approves audit, calendar, policy updates, Tarleton MOU and contract forms",860,460000,1320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2386056-9614c2161e8c2a669c6f26fc94412151&start=460&end=1320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2386056-9614c2161e8c2a669c6f26fc94412151/thumbnail_460000.jpg","/articles/6697570/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-board-approves-audit-calendar-policy-updates-Tarleton-MOU-and-contract-forms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6697570-6601d80fdd3cb63b55fb21fed01db5b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896651&Signature=ZnmYR-5YWjGZJWzo2DxwIDrhOEvOz3wMm13LmATdYVztm4GC0zI-Xm1Mhx3m~kulB9vRqdMD4MoJy4zgFgimsa1FpyHdRVv7nJ8ZcrgTX9qH4pCtVA0~1YpMEtGUhRjQ~Qcp0gPn328s69UKyU8UTcLw0BTXGuhRv~tUiYoriXubZtlNkrOX1NsWuz-Cl6gusWOVDoi25UD9oVoDIoU2oEST8I6PNU~NvekwZm67DOucjKrKhIsghURem6khhZy0UopAA5FZYzGvap3Nvp-DMBCqzQsHS-F0O4HjZZ4JFOlP8kSeaWpeNogvZKW~x4MZL8G-oih31sarYateLbpPhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gatesville ISD trustees approved several routine but consequential items at Tuesday’s meeting, voting to accept the district audit, renew a memorandum of understanding with Tarleton State University, adopt the 2025‑26 school calendar, accept policy updates recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), and approve updated employee contract forms from the district’s legal counsel.

Auditor presentation and acceptance
District staff reported that the audit firm Blotte Vernon presented the fiscal‑year audit, finding Gatesville ISD in compliance with grant and fund requirements and reporting no instances of material noncompliance for local, state or federal funds. A presenter asked trustees to formally accept the audit as previously presented; Board member Cheyenne moved to accept the audit and Board member Linda seconded. Trustees voted in favor.

Tarleton State University memorandum
Superintendent and staff recommended renewing a multiyear memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tarleton State University that preserves an admissions pathway and scholarship assistance for top students. Presenters said Tarleton’s enrollment has grown and the agreement renews an existing arrangement that grants automatic admission for students in the top half of their class and provides additional scholarship dollars. Board member Lloyd moved for approval; Board member Charles seconded and trustees approved.

2025‑26 school calendar
The board reviewed two calendar options developed after a district DEIC (District Educational Improvement Committee) meeting of parents, teachers and administrators. Option A was the clear preference in the districtwide vote: 215 votes for option A and 29 for option B. Option A shifts the start to mid‑August and adds seven in‑service days at the beginning of the year, which officials said would help new teachers. A motion to adopt the 2025‑26 calendar passed after a motion by Linda and a second by Cheyenne.

Policy updates from TASB
Trustees reviewed TASB’s recommended updates (noted as update 01/24 and resource manual update 70) and a synopsis prepared by staff. The presenter said no changes appeared “too earth shattering.” The board moved to accept the recommended policy additions, deletions and revisions and approved the update with a motion by Linda and a second by Lloyd.

Updated contract forms
The board approved updated contract forms provided by the district’s attorney (Eichelbaum Wardell). Staff summarized three key changes: adding lesson‑planning duties to teacher contracts, requiring employees who wish to file legal claims to do so within six months of the event, and recording the district official’s signature (Mr. Amen) on the contracts for system automation. Trustees moved and seconded the approval; the motion passed.

Votes at a glance
- Acceptance of FY audit (Blotte Vernon): motion by Cheyenne; second Linda; outcome approved.
- Renewal of MOU with Tarleton State University: motion by Lloyd; second Charles; outcome approved.
- Adoption of 2025‑26 school calendar (Option A): motion by Linda; second Cheyenne; outcome approved.
- TASB policy update (01/24 and resource manual update 70): motion by Linda; second Lloyd; outcome approved.
- Approval of updated contract forms (Eichelbaum Wardell): motion moved and seconded; outcome approved.

Minutes and consent
Earlier the board approved a consent agenda that included the minutes of the Jan. 27 regular meeting, financial statements as of Jan. 31, bills and payrolls for January, year‑to‑date budget amendments, a district “vital signs” report and the food service report. A motion to accept the consent agenda carried.

What trustees did not decide
Trustees did not provide additional details on any changes to staffing levels or district budgets tied to these approvals at the meeting; specific contract terms and budgetary effects were not specified in the public record.","At its meeting trustees approved the district audit, renewed a memorandum with Tarleton State University, adopted a 2025‑26 calendar, accepted TASB policy updates and approved updated employee contract forms.","actionData","errors"]

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