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Key outcomes

- Chapter 21 probationary contract terminations: The board voted to terminate the chapter 21 probationary contracts of certain teachers “in the best interest of the school district” at the end of the contract period. Motion moved by Trustee Sosa Montelongo and seconded by Trustee Sanchez; recorded vote indicated six in favor when called (transcript notes motion passed). No individual names were read into the public record at the time of the motion excerpt.

- Proposed nonrenewal of Chapter 21 term contracts: The board moved to propose nonrenewal of one or more chapter 21 term employment contracts under board policy DFBB(local) and delegated authority to the superintendent to notify teachers in accordance with law. Motion moved by Trustee Sosa Montelongo and seconded by Trustee Sanchez; vote recorded 7–0 in favor.

- Budget calendar for 2025–26: Trustees approved a joint board budget calendar proposing two workshops and one adoption meeting for next year’s budget timeline. Motion by Vice President Ash Hamarani; second by Board Secretary Jean Baptiste. Vote: 7–0.

- Contracts and memorandums of understanding:
• MGT Impact Solutions (TIPS contract #220802) for $70,000, funded from fund 211. Motion by Board Secretary John Baptiste; second by Vice President Hamarani. Vote: 7–0.
• Kickstart Kids (contract CTPA‑Georgetown ISD #24‑008) for $78,000 to provide a middle‑school instructor and PE credit replacement, funded from fund 199. Motion by Vice President Hamarani; second by Trustee Thompson. Vote: unanimous.
• Memorandum of understanding with Houston Community College (HCC) for an alternative teacher certification program (funded by county/grant funds) was approved. Motion by Vice President Hamarani; second by Trustee Thompson. Vote: 7–0.

- Canvass of May 3 bond election: The board adopted an order canvassing the returns and declaring the results of May 3 bond propositions (Propositions A–D). The board recorded total ballots cast at 805 and turnout at 8.51% of 9,463 registered voters. The board president and vice president were authorized to execute the order. Motion to adopt was made by Vice President Hamarani and seconded by Board Secretary John Baptiste; vote: 7–0.

- Consent and credit card statements: The board approved the consent agenda (excluding one credit‑card item pulled for discussion); after clarification on hotel charges connected to a SkillsUSA CTE trip, the board approved the credit card statements as well. Motion to approve credit card statements was made by Vice President Hamarani and seconded by Board Secretary John Baptiste; vote: 7–0.

Why it matters: The personnel actions affect teachers subject to Chapter 21 contract rules and trigger statutory notice requirements. Contract awards and the HCC partnership commit district grant funds and operational arrangements for the coming year; the canvass finalizes the bond election returns for the district. Trustees delegated notification authority to the superintendent for personnel items, consistent with statutory timelines.

What the board did not do: No final compensation increases for staff were adopted at the meeting; trustees said they would await final legislative action on state funding prior to approving raises or a revised salary schedule.

Actions and records: The board recorded motions, seconds and votes on the public record and directed the secretary to preserve official tabulations and post required election results online.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Stafford MSD - SMSD Board of Trustees - May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May meeting the Stafford Municipal School District Board approved multiple contract items, proposed termination and nonrenewal actions for Chapter 21 teacher contracts, adopted a budget calendar and canvassed May bond election returns.","taxTitle","STAFFORD MSD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",60992,"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},6562181,"Retired command sergeant major urges district to honor Army agreement and correct JROTC pay",522,3957000,4479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280060-470a22887331791e6aaf5ea4929c05e2&start=3957&end=4479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280060-470a22887331791e6aaf5ea4929c05e2/thumbnail_3957000.jpg","/articles/6562181/Texas/Retired-command-sergeant-major-urges-district-to-honor-Army-agreement-and-correct-JROTC-pay","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562181-4cf7bf0960eb3e6177506fd40070b93e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436873&Signature=RaM-~-a~c8RqPknyE5HDlH4ctFmAiSzXrhs6c3tHkOm8~8tqp8ccdevr8wt~GOJKW89pUPkXUIQjYH6nALABqfKmXBSBkdhbZ4~adAHpgDeCY2Zjlv2sdcVaHwQNulSMh-tcgd6HSOrw7lvpiyi3rpXY7QWfio16sYFZvXPGApadfM2eeTAG2nCT9KI4a~s6WbRtuuHhyRQwh7ItMmcgJxMcm8bRFKwL548biXZB2fvOq6zDGecRV36fS3F3rTRTqh8eBqVKCwKDXDKIjpUKS2r1H-gy68IZ51ZorzVaXta30EYs4UKUETbMsWIQKqQpeouD6yr56GmthW6MTSkMNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Command Sergeant Major (ret.) John Williamson, a JROTC instructor, used his public comment time to tell trustees the district reduced his salary by more than 30% in July without prior notice and that he has been unable to get a sustained response from district administration.

Williamson said the Army funds half of his salary under an agreement and that the district is obligated to provide its share so his total pay meets a regulatory minimum for the instructor role. He said his current pay remains “well below the legal minimum,” that the pay shortfall reduces his retirement pay, and that he has asked repeatedly for correction without resolution.

Direct quote: “Pay me my minimum,” Williamson said near the end of his remarks, describing months of unanswered emails and a broken commitment he said had first promised a decision in December.

Williamson listed his credentials for trustees: 24 years of active duty in the U.S. Army, 39 years of combined military and education service, two master’s degrees and a valid Texas teacher certificate. He described extracurricular work in the district — coaching teams, representing the school at events, and running color guard events — and contrasted stipends the district provides to other extracurricular roles with the lack of a stipend or consistent compensation for JROTC instruction.

Why it matters: Williamson said the district’s failure to correct pay affects his compensation, retirement and retention of experienced JROTC instructors. He said he will retire in June; his public comment framed the issue as a personnel and contractual concern tied to a military‑district agreement.

No formal action was taken during public comment. The board did not make an immediate decision on Williamson’s request during the meeting; trustees and staff did not provide a public resolution on the record that evening.","Command Sgt. Maj. (ret.) John Williamson told the board his pay for JROTC instruction was reduced, that the district is not honoring the Army memorandum of understanding, and that the shortfall affects his retirement; he asked the district to pay the legal minimum and consider a stipend.",{"_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},6562186,"Superintendent briefs trustees on legislative proposals for teacher pay and staffing shortages",1006,2362000,3368000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280060-470a22887331791e6aaf5ea4929c05e2&start=2362&end=3368","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280060-470a22887331791e6aaf5ea4929c05e2/thumbnail_2362000.jpg","/articles/6562186/Texas/Superintendent-briefs-trustees-on-legislative-proposals-for-teacher-pay-and-staffing-shortages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562186-f4b4b963c1b8600daeaca033a4c74559/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436873&Signature=iA5bXKOqG6kgvgQNFse9OjI0HTzuUROsYux3SKXPbha~i7rnuye-2gkpH0Pnj7eWWM5pz1PZyE5ehDpcWfCUd0hcOTZLrR~MLk6~sWtyUKLHpv8Tidd1WNhIve2tDHBcyNxCHINnHlCNcez6JV0u8yz1AyDbgDf7lmonm3BGD1vLXmIKZlELWsomPCbx-Nc1EgDhE2vBEQhWD371GWY2peota7YS8ZkHqJ2NkDOTMNudlF4~1NgrFwbz40DaRNXb0hPZA1hyGvtZQDXdHGy1~AGOrDxbAgqUyc0A9vfPlwPqtAXQh~wc8ugDxj9BIhAAGvUjoDMtWwoK~T2sexRjeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Bostic told the board that the current legislative session includes proposals that would increase teacher pay — widely reported in the discussion as $5,000 to $7,000 per teacher in different proposals — and a separate voucher measure that the superintendent said had passed at the state level.

He urged trustees to wait for final legislative outcomes before making districtwide compensation decisions and described pressures created by a long period without state increases: “We have not received dollars from the state of Texas for teachers or staff salaries at all since 2019,” he said, noting the district’s effective tax rate has changed since then and that the district relies on local mechanisms and voter‑approved rates to balance budgets.

Dr. Bostic and board members discussed a state program — the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) — that can direct additional dollars to top‑performing teachers and observed that some recent proposals favor smaller districts (those under 5,000 students) with proportionately larger allotments. He and trustees discussed a possible tiered compensation approach to prioritize certified teachers and high‑need roles such as special education.

Human resources director Sarah Delco explained statutory timing for contract actions. She said the district must notify employees of contract actions at least 10 calendar days before the last day of instruction and that contract language references the board‑adopted salary schedule “as it currently exists or may hereafter be amended.” Delco said that if an employee becomes certified during the school year, the district verifies certification and adjusts pay prospectively for the remainder of the year.

Why it matters: The district has not had a cost‑of‑living or across‑the‑board salary increase since 2019, according to the superintendent. Any state dollars or policy changes will affect the district’s compensation planning, contract renewals, and the timing of board action on terminations or nonrenewals.

Board members said they favor a strategic, performance‑oriented approach to compensation that rewards top teachers and addresses statewide shortages. Trustees also discussed the logistical constraints of the statutory 10‑day notice requirement for contract actions and options to hold additional board meetings to meet deadlines.

No formal board action was taken on compensation at the meeting; trustees agreed to wait for final legislative text and to continue planning with HR and the CFO.","Superintendent Dr. Bostic summarized pending state legislation that would increase teacher pay and discussed district considerations for tiered compensation and timing of contract decisions; HR described statutory deadlines for contract notices.",{"_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},6562191,"Community Center committee asks Stafford ISD for full-time manager and marketing funds",1086,468000,1554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3280060-470a22887331791e6aaf5ea4929c05e2&start=468&end=1554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3280060-470a22887331791e6aaf5ea4929c05e2/thumbnail_468000.jpg","/articles/6562191/Texas/Community-Center-committee-asks-Stafford-ISD-for-full-time-manager-and-marketing-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562191-c0d8af68abbb5b453dbaa9d9061bdb2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770436873&Signature=IVIDfgqCBXQZa1QBm0WNOpaBGv9M5X2HLMh1GzKW2LppMm3RUR~38YB5SksJ9iTkNgZrn9AAJ5Elt2~RWBBiV6l-NkgQP4OOFB-PPSROBrJC7pE5IvqdM1AzREZnHOm~pIMQBZrPEmC2aU3UK0uhmQgZOlnnth0MvG34bEdZ~ATJDCZzwIA~IC9Iy8sflvviDnT1D5bJx1kNlw2XF8eUz4jykNSUTTTufmpNNQfRvuBmiwGxv1FjKm39q5pBvgiOgjx7Sw5GhRZPxpnR7seV5swrYBKI8EJW58I3OCtPOmKw-gzoUf0aUAv0g6p8pvZA9uIzxns2pdNg65kyRGi1Jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Cindy Shelton, chair of the Community Center Operating Committee, told the Stafford Municipal School District Board of Trustees that the district‑run community center has been open since Oct. 5, 2024, and that the volunteer committee needs a full‑time employee and marketing funds to reach financial sustainability.

Shelton said the center has generated $10,679 in revenue through April 2025, has 15 paying members and more than 100 hours of room rentals since opening. “We are making a request for 1 full time employee plus an amount not to exceed $3,036,000 dollars for marketing supplies and equipment to be added to our budget so that we could make the community center successful,” Shelton said.

The request follows about six months of volunteer operations. Shelton told trustees the committee has secured some donations and a $1,500 grant to buy two desktop computers and a color printer, but that the center now covers only about half of operating costs. She said the district currently provides two part‑time employees and one part‑time manager, Charice Roberts, who is unable to run the center full time.

Why it matters: Trustees and the superintendent framed the center as a multiyear start‑up that the district and volunteers expect will take several years to reach self‑sufficiency. Board members said a dedicated employee and modest marketing would increase rentals and memberships and protect the bond investment that converted the old administration building into the center.

At the meeting, Superintendent Dr. Bostic said he planned to recommend moving forward with a single full‑time equivalent (FTE) position “not to exceed a teacher’s salary” and to recommend a marketing allocation; he described the likely marketing amount as substantially smaller than the figure Shelton read (he referenced a figure “up to but not above $36,000”). He asked district staff to work with the committee on job description, hiring and maintenance items such as AEDs and locker rekeying.

Shelton listed other near‑term needs for the facility: at least one automated external defibrillator (AED; she cited an approximate retail price of $2,500 each), first‑aid kits, privacy coverings for locker‑room windows, rekeying of lockers, minor settlement/crack repairs, and ongoing cleaning/air‑freshening supplies. She also described a preliminary plan for room sponsorships and said two local businesses had expressed interest in sponsoring meeting rooms.

Trustees praised the volunteer committee and encouraged the CCOC to continue pursuing sponsorships and student involvement in marketing and operations. Several trustees recommended regular accountability checkpoints and at least annual reports back to the board.

The board did not take a formal funding vote that evening; Dr. Bostic said he would include recommendations in upcoming budget discussions and work with the committee and CFO on exact amounts and staffing details. Trustees directed staff to follow up on maintenance and AED procurement and to involve human resources in drafting the job posting.

Shelton and the committee emphasized the volunteer hours invested and reminded the board that voters approved the 2017 bond that funded the conversion of the building into a community center.","Volunteers who run the Stafford Community Center asked the Board of Trustees for a full‑time center manager and a district marketing allocation after six months of operations; superintendent signaled support for a single full‑time position and suggested a smaller marketing allocation.","actionData","errors"]

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