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The hearing matters because the district’s budget and tax rate determine local revenue available for instruction, operations and debt service. District staff said instruction remains the largest single function in the proposed budget and highlighted a program- and function-level breakdown. Staff also described a change in the district’s tax compression calculation that the district expects to receive from the state in August and said that final adoption of a rate will follow receipt of that calculation.

During the presentation, a district staff presenter summarized key functions and dollar amounts, stating that the instruction function accounted for the majority of the proposed spending; other line items discussed included administration, school administration, guidance and counseling, transportation, maintenance and facilities, and capital projects. The presenter described a proposed total tax rate of $1.36 but did not specify the valuation basis (for example, per $100 of assessed value) in the transcript. Staff said they expect to receive the state’s tax compression figures by August and that the board would take final action after that information is available.

The board also approved several budget- and personnel-related items during the meeting’s consent and personnel sections that carry fiscal implications. Trustees approved an estimated annual insurance premium of $2,511,139 for district property insurance placed with AIG Lexington. The board also approved districtwide salary adjustments described in the meeting materials: a one-time retention incentive of $750 for full‑time employees who remain employed for the 2025–26 school year and district pay increases for eligible staff. The transcript refers to pay raises “for educators” in a range of $2,500 to $5,000 under “HB 2.” The board recorded those compensation-related motions as approved by motion and voice vote.

Board members did not adopt a final tax rate during the hearing recorded in the transcript. The presenter said the board would finalize the tax rate after receiving the state’s compression data. The meeting also included routine consent agenda approvals tied to the district’s finances and operations.

The board recessed into closed session later in the meeting under cited Texas Government Code provisions (see authorities) and reconvened before approving several personnel and supplemental-pay items that affect the district’s overall budget.

The district plans to return with final numbers and any necessary tax-rate proposals after the state’s compression figures are provided, at which point trustees would be expected to take formal action required by state law.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SISD June Board Meeting (2025)","oneSentenceSummary","Sheldon ISD held a public hearing on its proposed 2025–26 budget Thursday evening, with staff presenting a proposed $134.4 million general fund and $35.5 million debt-service budget and outlining a proposed total tax rate of $1.36.","taxTitle","SHELDON ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14162,"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},6168132,"Parent tells Sheldon ISD board child injured at school; asks for review after response she found unsatisfactory",126,1474000,1600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b&start=1474&end=1600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b/thumbnail_1474000.jpg","/articles/6168132/Texas/Parent-tells-Sheldon-ISD-board-child-injured-at-school-asks-for-review-after-response-she-found-unsatisfactory","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168132-81df26b7e4dae06f4e2866772747abee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897671&Signature=NnPHKOwIDgcYdMhosR-PsAXSeBvP6ZUKe6eX66u0D4Vq3PV6eohzTSpweUrX17drhjxXa-O0zxNskKBj8xw3LKN2JREmiIKQc9flX2dEOi5MPgNuuAaY0pDC37mTPbiJBAOyEh~67mOOK19BOWpdC-3NmO5-BdLYx1NEp187fgiTYK4Z2EDWEZUTEGlNzO-BGLEmvAYkrEvJG0oCgkOXWH7XbOhWzomNxOtmVUb5ojK1EXTx~03ZQauvzXE3pIiDOxm~OMpTc7mF1H6r-ya8GPjI1eb8nGlXAWRz1KmVQBvmqpvAaPTz9SR~hZo2CcZ2byWAMTMmZnfD5hiaWCgIsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public‑comment portion of the meeting, a parent described two injuries suffered by her sixth‑grade child at school — one in February and one within the past week — and said the family's interactions with school administration left them dissatisfied.

The parent said the first injury was a chipped knee and the most recent involved the child’s finger. She said, “The only response I received was, 'we're sorry,'” and added that her son missed awards and other events while recovering. The speaker said she had documentation, that the family had raised the matter with school staff, and that the experience prompted her to consider moving the child to a different school.

Board chair remarks at the start of public comment reminded speakers that the board cannot respond to items not on the agenda under the Texas Open Meetings Act and that complaints about specific employees must follow district grievance procedures. The parent expressed that this was her last step before seeking recourse elsewhere and asked the district to “have a light on” the situation.

The board did not respond substantively during the meeting; the public‑comment rules and grievance process referenced by the chair outline how the district will address personnel‑related complaints.

Families with concerns about a specific employee or incident were directed to the district’s grievance procedures; the board offered no immediate action in open session on the matter as required by statute.","A parent addressed the board during public comment, saying her sixth‑grade child suffered two injuries at school and that the family received only an apology; the parent said the child missed awards and is still healing and requested the district look into the matter through appropriate grievance channels.",{"_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},6168137,"Sheldon ISD approves IDG Architects contract for building automation design at C.E. King campuses, not to exceed $240,000",32,1927000,1959000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b&start=1927&end=1959","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b/thumbnail_1927000.jpg","/articles/6168137/Texas/Sheldon-ISD-approves-IDG-Architects-contract-for-building-automation-design-at-CE-King-campuses-not-to-exceed-240000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168137-4599b2878551f3b3adf3bd6fb65cadfc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897671&Signature=pAJ97hOWWAeIpar0YLBMp4zCGavqV7sl7sfGYw7RO70Z3-h09e8OsyBAKg2JDCuzvakc~Y~nt7B6acOiOzHOSDIa9nEhyKiTISCzbdj7YGbiPIdNg9RAJkCWIcNevLN6cjTWQf6tgZrBhNsjHtaz7dqahC9Q84-1UfQgwtrKBOUQu-EGnSN4iBy1kceXeKLsCaQwdJtVj3GtSy3exry6QjXirqsmedypnZcxgIqrZhLTWqx2M0XD-ACVWAEFFbk02Lei065mCbOS~6ahOnYScP6ikedxIMfK0PMwDspVOZ-eVnQNEtEBmZYp~2AWH~X5X1MzkRprSbblfr~Jgyzysg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sheldon ISD trustees approved contracting with IDG Architects to provide architectural design services for building automation system replacements at C.E. King High School’s ninth-grade campus, C.E. King Middle School and B.C. King High School, at a price not to exceed $240,000.

Meeting materials stated IDG Architects was selected from an approved shortlist and recommended as best value to the district. The board motion authorized the superintendent to approve payments and expenditures up to the contract amount as required to complete the design procurement package.

The motion was recorded in the minutes as moved by a trustee (identified in the transcript as “Mister Regal”) and seconded by “Miss Crystal Regal White,” and the motion passed during the consent agenda. The district will proceed with design procurement and the architect’s scope as defined in the vendor recommendation.

District staff and the facilities team will manage implementation and bring any material contract changes back to the board for approval.","The board approved IDG Architects as the best-value vendor to design building automation system replacements at multiple C.E. King campuses at a price not to exceed $240,000 and authorized the superintendent to approve related payments within contract limits.",{"_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},6168142,"Sheldon ISD introduces Marcy Jackson as Sheldon Elementary principal; appointment included in personnel approvals",67,705000,772000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b&start=705&end=772","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b/thumbnail_705000.jpg","/articles/6168142/Texas/Sheldon-ISD-introduces-Marcy-Jackson-as-Sheldon-Elementary-principal-appointment-included-in-personnel-approvals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168142-3af665e0c69e016a5bdaff103b4d8aaa/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897671&Signature=KS7qCa~heXFn8rfqBTRLPJQ7rGuvOut52PhkUO64EDxG85b-u4XrJAFNPE32PjWh~oQVYOk3KFJNLBgI~i0uoNedLNMMe~bxuy6my2nO5tpgChOLeiqsr676o45qQPSlLsYcSXc4pudQaXFga-Azsf4~9RL5X8LS7XVMVrSOkgSYaKNUiAWVvO0GkiK1nkkW4mEReXDpuH~jYGH1ZNvP-kPer6c-JRxoCXvhjlfs3kzyYgdjuVJ9HawG6mlfaYg0v8ef5roI4QePX66unA5YNJ1aEsFWxw59G6neazFZoDllY~MAAvkSoyPPpztDSZb2DQHQpSSJJoYdc7mQTJYluw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sheldon ISD introduced Marcy Jackson as the new principal of Sheldon Elementary during Thursday’s board meeting. District staff said Jackson served as assistant principal at Sheldon Elementary since 2024 and has 15 years of educational experience, including roles as a veteran elementary teacher and math and science specialist.

Staff noted Jackson has worked in the district at Royalwood Elementary and Sheldon Elementary since 2019, holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston–Downtown and a master’s in education from the University of St. Thomas, and is active in Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The presenter said Jackson replaces Jana Rolling, who was named the district’s director of teaching and learning last month.

Jackson briefly addressed the board, saying: “I just wanna say thank you for avoiding this opportunity.” (Transcript quote as spoken.) Later in the meeting the board approved personnel recommendations during the personnel consent items; the transcript records that the board approved the personnel recommendations by motion and voice vote.

Materials attached to the board packet should be consulted for the official appointment document and effective date.","The board introduced Marcy Jackson as the new principal of Sheldon Elementary; Jackson replaces Jana Rolling and has served in local schools since 2019. Personnel recommendations containing appointments were approved later in the meeting as recorded.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6168147,"Sheldon ISD presents Optional Flexible School Day program; board reminded annual TEA approval required",226,1153000,1379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b&start=1153&end=1379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5409011-721d8554100cd4669f4f1636283acc2b/thumbnail_1153000.jpg","/articles/6168147/Texas/Sheldon-ISD-presents-Optional-Flexible-School-Day-program-board-reminded-annual-TEA-approval-required","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168147-8c0bb8db1792e300f58f2c7a0a8f7c93/orig.mp4?Expires=1770897671&Signature=f7AvoYE0ed85LauI-RmU00P43kbt2xUtOSwplGkn-3zAafccpjSJu8N3OseRCkI1UCNk7Hzm-TcUp8vWiI89HYl06tU6CeEPTlE87lGnhvO7nm2LIihozU4QrDiqbwDAWnCmSuWT998k7QbeWGDIUNzClVHg5lS8clRO91KE4DcaZ2WIe84hGtLOl6~Gnl4LuD2Xqyht4~4amqf~Vx0uGSQC7gqr02J3MBtcpewi1FuWHO~OFnXGAMQijqp3WT9I3w3CsqboMa9eHAOyDFUhm-94kAXH~QiePW6cVo1OTFgbMbYn4xAmbDbCvyxS9paLBzTorhXmBQ1tmAkgb9XgtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented the Optional Flexible School Day program to the Sheldon ISD Board of Trustees, explaining the program’s purpose, eligibility rules and local results.

Staff said OFSD is a Texas Education Agency program that allows some students to complete their school day on a flexible schedule rather than the traditional 8 a.m.–4 p.m. day. The presentation described typical participating students — those who work, are parenting, care for family members or otherwise struggle with a traditional schedule — and said the district staffs the program with one administrator, one part‑time counselor, an at‑risk specialist and six full‑time teachers. Staff also described community supports used by the program, including community youth services, the district’s community-in-schools program and school resource officers.

The presenter noted a locally adopted policy allowing students older than 21 to participate; the transcript records that 28 graduates obtained diplomas through the district’s credit-recovery/recapture program in 2023–24. Staff emphasized program parameters: the application process, a requirement that students have 10 credits before applying, and a 20‑hours‑per‑week attendance expectation to meet the flex requirement. Staff said students in OFSD may also participate in dual-credit courses and extracurricular activities.

The presenter told the board that OFSD requires annual board approval and that the district submits board minutes to the Texas Education Agency for acknowledgement; the transcript does not show a separate recorded vote specifically adopting OFSD during the portion of the meeting where the program was presented. Trustees asked no recorded follow-up questions in the transcript segment that covers the presentation.

District materials should be consulted for precise program enrollment numbers, eligibility details and official board action documents.","District staff described the Optional Flexible School Day (OFSD) program, eligibility rules, local implementation including over‑21 participation and recent outcomes (28 diplomas), and noted the program requires annual board approval and TEA acknowledgment.","actionData","errors"]

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