Mount Vernon Independent School District
MVISD’s preliminary projection for this school year now shows a deficit of about $513,000, down from the roughly $963,000 previously projected.
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Detroit Independent School District
On October 19, 2026 the board discussed a timeline and two proposals from search firms to hire a permanent superintendent to replace interim Jeff Ballard.
The October 19, 2026 agenda asks the board to let the superintendent buy about 10 acres west of the school at $5,000 an acre, plus fees, surveys and closing costs. The same agenda includes a resolution of intent to reimburse spending (often used before borrowing) and selling a 2005 bus.
Katy Independent School District
Katy ISD plans to consider a resolution declaring a good-cause exception to the armed-security-officer requirement. The agenda does not identify which campuses would be covered or explain the reason for the exception.
Dodd City Independent School District
The October 15, 2026 agenda asked the board to move $200,000 from committed fund balance to the general fund and $300,000 from the workers' compensation insurance fund to the local capital improvement fund. It also listed retention incentive pay for employees.
Sam Rayburn Independent School District
The October 13, 2026 agenda listed a resolution to amend district policies on interdistrict transfers, which decide whether students who live outside Sam Rayburn ISD can enroll. It also listed a pre-K partnership waiver.
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District
Architects showed plans for the Fort Ringgold auditorium, about 1,012 seats with accessibility fixes. Bids are expected in November and December. Demolition waits until after the elementary holiday events, about January. The board approved the first payment.
Lewisville Independent School District
The October 13 agenda asks trustees to consider approving a nonbinding letter of intent for one or more ground leases involving BB Owen, Creekside and Polser elementary schools. It does not specify lease terms or show that any lease was approved.
Mount Vernon Independent School District
In May 2026 the board voted 5-1 to start a Guardian program that lets trained volunteer staff carry guns on campus. In July it wrote into policy that each guardian needs a unanimous board vote. On October 12, 2026, with two trustees absent, it voted 5-0 to change that to a simple majority and added annual active-shooter training and shooting qualification.
On Oct. 8, 2026, the board named Elementary No. 9 Marilyn Godwin Elementary. The school will open in August 2027 in the Cypress Green development. In December 2025 the board approved a $49,563,844 construction price with Drymalla Construction.
Lewisville Independent School District
The district’s October 5 announcement shows students and staff at the Vernell Gregg Early Childhood Center. It joins Lillie Jackson in serving young learners in the Lewisville feeder pattern.
Roma Independent School District
On September 30, 2026, after a closed session, the board voted for a hiring freeze for the 2026-27 school year. Only essential jobs can be filled. It also voted for a budget freeze, so every budget transfer now needs board approval first. The board also changed the 2026-27 pay plan. The changes were not described in public.
The board called a special meeting for September 30, 2026 to discuss, hold a public hearing on, and consider certifying the district's compliance with Texas Senate Bill 12.
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District
The board approved selling property at 5353 E. US Hwy 83 for $1.4M, with one vote against. Staff said the district had paid $1.75M. The board also started the sale process for about 100 acres north of La Union Elementary.
Rio Grande City Grulla Independent School District
The board adopted a 2026 tax rate of $1.1591 per $100 of value, down from $1.2279. The maintenance rate stays at $0.6932; the debt rate drops to $0.4659.
Haskell Consolidated Independent School District
Haskell CISD is one of the Texas districts that must send some local property tax money to the state under the "recapture" law (Chapter 49). On August 31, 2026 the board approved buying attendance credits and let the superintendent sign the agreement. On September 22 it took no action on calling a December 5, 2026 election about it. On September 28 it changed the option it chose and again gave the superintendent authority to sign.
Avery Independent School District
The district's main fire alarm panel was hit by lightning over the summer. On September 24, 2026 the superintendent said the new district-wide system will cost just under $230,000. Insurance will cover all but the $10,000 deductible. Until it works, the district must keep a licensed firefighter on campus every school day.
Avery Independent School District
On September 24, 2026 the board considered recovering payroll discrepancies from the 2025-26 school year. The motion failed. The recording does not say how much money or how many employees were involved.
Haskell Consolidated Independent School District
On September 22, 2026 the board approved revisions to local board policy and the superintendent's certification that the district follows Senate Bill 12 (2025), the state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in public schools. It also approved TASB policy updates #126 (November 2025) and #127 (June 2026).
Haskell Consolidated Independent School District
On August 31, 2026 the board approved taking bids for up to two duplexes, up to $600,000, for district employee housing. On September 22 it chose competitive sealed bidding for the project, with bids due October 20. The October 20 agenda lists action on the bids. Earlier, buying district housing was tabled in April and not acted on in July.
Haskell Consolidated Independent School District
On September 22, 2026 the board changed how the district pays state retirement surcharges for retired teachers it rehires. Current rehired employees keep their surcharges paid for now. Anyone hired after September 22 splits the surcharge 75% district and 25% employee, and the district pays $300 a month toward insurance.
In 2025-26, the board agreed to provide matching funds for a FEMA/TDEM community safe room grant awarded to Newton County. The October 2025 vote was 3-2, and an agreement with the county followed in May 2026. On September 21, 2026, the board voted to end that agreement.
Dodd City Independent School District
On September 17, 2026 the board voted 6-0 for a resolution declaring a "good cause exception" to the HB 3 requirement to have an armed security officer at each campus.
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