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Brandy Stanford, deputy chief financial officer, introduced Connor Buchanan of MBBA, who described historical tax-collection patterns and the firm’s role in recovering delinquent taxes. Buchanan said that when the district sets its budget it can reliably plan using historical collection rates because, over time, the district typically recovers most of the taxes it levies. He said the most recent fiscal year showed the district collected roughly 100%–150% of levied tax dollars when current collections plus recovered delinquent taxes and penalties are included, a pattern driven in part by catch-up collections from prior years.

Buchanan explained categories of taxes that may be difficult or impossible to collect, such as homestead deferrals for taxpayers age 65 or older (he cited approximately $350,000 in deferrals), bankruptcy proceedings and insolvent personal-property accounts. He also summarized the firm’s collection processes—mail notices, direct outreach and on-site staff at the Bell County Appraisal District—and noted that collections improve the longer a file is worked, with collections often reaching 90% or more of amounts turned over for collection after extended efforts.

The presentation was informational; the board did not take a formal vote on collection strategy during the meeting. Brandy Stanford and Buchanan answered trustees’ questions about historical collection percentages and how MBBA assists the district’s revenue forecasting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TISD Regular School Board Meeting – April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Temple ISD heard a presentation from outside counsel and MBBA on local property-tax collections and delinquent-tax recovery; presenters said the district typically recovers a high percentage of levied property taxes over time and explained categories of uncollectible amounts.","taxTitle","TEMPLE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",38369,"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},6272351,"Temple ISD reports near-completion on multiple bond projects; Athletic Performance Complex open",325,2496000,2821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027904-9fd6703ca1026957d8f4182c713c89c0&start=2496&end=2821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027904-9fd6703ca1026957d8f4182c713c89c0/thumbnail_2496000.jpg","/articles/6272351/Texas/Temple-ISD-reports-near-completion-on-multiple-bond-projects-Athletic-Performance-Complex-open","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272351-9d15382a879d0221e1228d084e1ce873/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968109&Signature=n2mMKIbAI3He3PnwQnTiPbKyH~uAKsNVXszasYqbSBgL7COjEOrSHexV7gR4yDgqIYGLnKl0nG9T1ss0hmPL1oFql227E47OXsedJ08rf0yrK2Vcvf3DSJohXBthp7BtkfGOCDfjpaHnxua89BiJHwuHhlWD67tbvsl0xcKlGT5GIQ~mHxuVMPGLWQiffHupKGAyiuAEeBVqYVTn~ljI4V2n0InGvVvdoThES0FG5tqvLAF4r~JT5w7NrWuSSW2vvI8l6N1jSZQz~U8cMWtJsAvvaUtCnqnJZMZMQuCC2SYG63mFHoqJZ6R9KI0iagQEkulgXk4lrSmiwSsVDryyrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Temple ISD officials on April 14 updated the Board of Trustees on the district’s bond-funded construction program, saying multiple projects are near completion and that the Athletic Performance Complex opened to students and staff over spring break.

Kent Boyd, director of facilities (presentation), said 14 projects are currently underway in various stages. The Athletic Performance Complex is already in use; Boyd highlighted the student trainer area and classrooms in the new complex and said staff and students moved in over spring break. He said the facility has classroom and meeting spaces that will serve students, athletic trainers and community events.

Boyd reported Wheatley and Edwards elementary projects were at about 99% completion with punch-list and site work remaining. Additions at Garcia, Ray Allen and Kennedy Powell were progressing to reduce portable classrooms, with interior work ranging from roughly 65% to 80% complete. Scott and Bottom (Bridal) elementary projects include cafeteria, kitchen and classroom additions that Boyd said should be ready for August. Several high-school projects including a science-wing addition at Temple High School will begin construction this month with more extensive work planned next summer.

Wildcat Stadium repairs are proceeding under a tax-maintenance note rather than bond funds; crews removed seating and are repairing concrete and steps. Boyd said roofing work across the district is roughly 90% complete and that the operation center demolition began in March. He described phased renovations at Western Hills with completion expected in spring 2026.

Board members were shown photographs of sites and progress; no district policy changes or votes were taken during the update. Boyd said many projects are on schedule to be ready for the 2025–26 school year.","District staff told the board that 14 projects are underway, with several near completion; the new Athletic Performance Complex opened over spring break and other campus additions and renovations remain on schedule for August occupancy.",{"_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},6272356,"District committee recommends stricter student device rules for elementary and middle schools",524,5410000,5934000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027904-9fd6703ca1026957d8f4182c713c89c0&start=5410&end=5934","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027904-9fd6703ca1026957d8f4182c713c89c0/thumbnail_5410000.jpg","/articles/6272356/Texas/District-committee-recommends-stricter-student-device-rules-for-elementary-and-middle-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272356-b2af9cecd9437c0958fffe1f3d594572/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968109&Signature=SMU0p3-Lzp7rlD178Qhv7wnLSgcKBWI6uouJyAuw2A-jPlkSEkvYtxXZFSjBXhTKFjZLgJt7jZm369pvJZLmt5ONy0Ua5wToz~HEffpeoMZrcjAttD4ky0UMLOFydj5kmBRwmkSr3nnNm9ePIAN3Q2uBs5VX~64ot~YRhtGx0oVC7DeCCit~HuBE9uwr5NU4xblJW8XL54PcIRDoCaM3Em6KC10WZpYYaT3ZCt9ZTE~rPXWeyWKxcuQHcMbste9vj37pu7RQcb-TZxg6VsIC6iN5chkxlGrUXR5WNEXHYuZfVaBpJ-ivz8eulBvZQ09yD~BsPAmkbG9guyKzM00vnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Temple ISD’s School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) recommended changes to the district’s approach to student smart devices that would limit device use during the school day and add education and enforcement components, district staff reported April 14.

The committee recommended that elementary students not be permitted to use smart devices from the time they enter school until they leave, a definition the committee described as “the school day.” For middle school, the committee recommended devices be turned off during the school day and proposed removing earbuds and smartwatch exceptions that have been allowed this year. For high school the committee recommended continuing the current instructional-time limits and exploring classroom cell‑phone lockers so students store devices during class but may use them between classes and at lunch.

Jason Jonkenberg (presenter) told the board SHAC’s research found smart devices “were a distraction to the learning environment” and that they “had a negative impact on the mental health of many of our students.” Students who served on the committee said the high-school policy increased in-class discussion time and that they appreciated more face-to-face interaction after limits were placed on phone use.

SHAC proposed a phased implementation and communications plan. The committee recommended a progressive-discipline sequence: first offense—warning; second offense—phone taken and returned at the end of the day; third offense—phone retained until a parent picks it up; subsequent offenses processed through standard referral protocols. The committee also recommended building phone etiquette education into rollout materials and coordinating with pediatricians who provided input during review.

District leaders said they plan to send a comprehensive communication to families in May outlining changes for elementary and middle schools, and additional messages over the summer and in August before school starts. The board did not take formal action on a policy change at the meeting; the report was informational and will inform next steps.","Temple ISD School Health Advisory Committee recommends banning smart devices during the school day for elementary students, stricter middle-school rules and classroom cell-phone lockers at high school; implementation would include communications to families and progressive discipline.",{"_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},6272361,"Temple ISD board accepts resignation, approves personnel slate and delegation to pursue bond refunding",722,4680000,5402000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3027904-9fd6703ca1026957d8f4182c713c89c0&start=4680&end=5402","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3027904-9fd6703ca1026957d8f4182c713c89c0/thumbnail_4680000.jpg","/articles/6272361/Texas/Temple-ISD-board-accepts-resignation-approves-personnel-slate-and-delegation-to-pursue-bond-refunding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6272361-a0c379d80f6c8fbd95aea7bd3b2119d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968109&Signature=l9GwG2R47bxHGlZgm62NHqcjAe8iyGHaJ-7BtWPuEStJd4DHnTDk9pLK1L-kf2rgxNm~AimHsIBtJ93cCG~6o08aYxMQrrHuXJjFD0-~QJ4Fae2MruZ56qUd3GD70uBDvXpbdz5su9gT2afRZhOYZJg2Cw9PJyDpkudEGmvebMewm4j~fvfh9LIx4sfeRKDyM8iLlvW4m51NSXOh~YTerfeoiaG6-VHdQflI2leByaGSS15ACuvmBGaGFH4VzaCBkmD~1dhGKZtdyTukOICfHdekYxQ509UGyKX1memuDTw7WK-brOKsL2h-SIJf~14pCYO~kiJtikukNe3vraNZhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Temple ISD Board of Trustees on April 14 accepted the resignation of District 2 Trustee Lanell Davis, approved multiple consent and personnel items and authorized a parameters order allowing district staff to pursue refunding of callable bonds, the board said at the meeting.

The board voted to accept a letter of resignation from Lanell Davis effective April 14, 2025. Trustee Ronnie Gaines moved to accept the resignation; Trustee Shannon Myers seconded the motion and the board voiced its approval. After the vote, Davis addressed the board, saying, “It's a little difficult. But, circumstances, life issues, create sometimes good situations. And, I'm gonna miss the board. I'm gonna miss everyone here. We're like family.”

The board also approved consent items A through G2 as a single package and approved the superintendent’s recommended administrative contracts for returning principals and directors. Those motions passed by voice vote.

On finance business, the board approved an order delegating authority to the superintendent and chief financial officer to price and issue unlimited-tax refunding bonds under a parameters order. The order sets parameters including a maximum par amount and a minimum savings threshold so the district can act on a favorable market day without waiting for a board meeting. Jennifer Ritter of Specialized Public Finance and bond counsel described the timeline and market volatility; the board approved the order by voice vote.

Votes at a glance
- Acceptance of resignation: Motion to accept letter of resignation from Lanell Davis (District 2). Moved: Ronnie Gaines. Second: Shannon Myers. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Consent items A–G2: Motion to approve all consent items together. Moved: Ronnie Gaines. Second: Shannon Gowen. Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Administrative contracts: Motion to approve superintendent’s recommendations for administrative/professional personnel contracts. Moved: Don Cook. Second: (second recorded). Outcome: approved by voice vote.
- Delegation to pursue bond refunding: Motion to approve order authorizing issuance of unlimited-tax refunding bonds and to delegate pricing authority to staff within set parameters. Moved: Ronnie Gaines. Second: Shannon Gowen. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

The board president read the process and timeline for filling the District 2 vacancy. Under Temple ISD board policy BBC (Legal), the remaining board members may appoint a replacement to serve until the next trustee election; the district posted an online application that will remain open through 5 p.m. April 28.

No roll-call tallies were recorded in the minutes; the motions were carried by voice vote during the meeting. The board did not adopt additional substantive policy changes during this portion of the meeting.","At its April 14 meeting the Temple ISD Board of Trustees accepted a trustee resignation, approved consent and personnel items and delegated authority to pursue refunding of outstanding bonds; all motions passed by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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