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Aledo City Council

18 meetings

Sept. 17City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council passes the golf cart and e-bike ordinances, 2026-O-24 and 2026-O-25, and the Aledo Shell variance, all by unanimous vote

Five members present, Councilmember Matt Poston absent; two executive sessions with no action; the FY 2027 fee schedule and a food truck ordinance discussed in work session.

Sources: City of Aledo: minutes of the Sept. 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, pages 5 to 8 of the Oct. 1, 2026 agenda packet (CivicClerk), read Sept. 26; City of Aledo: agenda, Oct. 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting (CivicClerk), posted Sept. 25, 2026 12:09 PM

Aug. 20City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council adopts the FY 2027 budget and a $0.352415 tax rate, a 0.77% increase, after hearings at which no one spoke

A separate vote ratified the property tax revenue increase in the budget, as state law requires, and the council approved the FY 2027 employee benefits package.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Aug. 20, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Aug. 20, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Aug. 10City Hall

Aledo Municipal Complex, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council spends a three-hour midday work session in closed session on the Dean Ranch development

No action was taken.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Aug. 10, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Aug. 6City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council adopts the 2026 certified tax roll, proposes a $0.352415 rate, and tables the Friends of the Library agreement

The certified taxable value is $1,057,685,374; the roll carries $41,014,945 in new improvements and no value under protest; the TIF zone's incremental value is $69,846,799. The tax-rate hearing was set for Aug. 20.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Aug. 6, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Aug. 6, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

July 16City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Work session: new state law strips the city's power to permit or inspect food trucks, and the ordinance will be rewritten

The city attorney recommended dropping permits, moving zoning rules into the development code and reconsidering bathroom and hours requirements; the council asked for amendments and clarity on fire inspections.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

July 16City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council seeks $2 million for Lasater Addition water mains, rezones the Aledo mobile home park under the new MH district, and orders a water and wastewater master plan update

A public art program policy and a subdivision-process cleanup of the development code also passed unanimously, and third-quarter financials showed sales and mixed-beverage tax ahead of benchmark.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, July 16, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

June 25City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

In a three-minute special meeting, council backs the Parker County judge as the area's Regional Transportation Council representative

An executive session item on 2 Dean Drive was pulled from the agenda.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, June 25, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, June 25, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

June 18City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council rejects the golf cart and e-bike ordinance in favor of education first, and appoints Cass Callaway municipal judge

The council also backed TxDOT's federal application for a grade separation at RM 2871 and Chapin School Road, and proclaimed the Bearcats' third state baseball title.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, June 18, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, June 18, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

June 8City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council interviews municipal judge candidates and directs the city manager to open contract negotiations

A three-hour special meeting, almost all of it in closed session, produced one instruction.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, June 8, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, June 8, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

June 4City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council elects Summer Jones mayor pro tem, buys an $82,461 jetter, approves the Your Personal Chef rebate, and adds Parker County to the Willow Park lawsuit

Freese and Nichols briefed the council on the Parker County Public Utility Agency, and the police chief opened the discussion on golf cart and e-bike rules that will return as a draft ordinance.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, June 4, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, June 4, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

May 28City Hall

City Hall Training Room, 200 Old Annetta Road

Mid-year review: a $1.6 million general fund surplus, impact fees at 193% of budget, and $24.7 million in cash and investments

At its budget work session the council heard the city's financial profile and debt overview from Hilltop Securities, opened the FY 2027 budget discussion, and authorized hiring a director of development services.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, May 28, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, May 28, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

May 7City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Allen and Poston are sworn in, the Shaw Ranch preliminary plat clears with 103 lots, and a manufactured-home zoning district is created for Senate Bill 785

The council also gave first-reading approval to a sales-tax rebate for Your Personal Chef, appointed four planning commissioners and the first Library Advisory Board, and let a petition to leave the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction die for lack of a motion.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, May 7, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, May 7, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

April 2City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council awards a $714,971 FM 1187 landscaping contract, rezones 2 Dean Drive to regional commercial, and adopts the design standards manual

Kimley-Horn gets $107,000 for construction-phase services on the Green Ribbon project, and Community Center rental fees change after staff compared five other cities.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, April 2, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, April 2, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

March 5City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council creates a Library Advisory Board, cancels the May election after candidates go unopposed, and previews new engineering design standards

Two more development-code amendments passed: placard limits for historic pole signs with criteria for downtown monument signs, and definitions for adult stores, cash-advance establishments, pawn shops and vape shops.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, March 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, March 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Feb. 19City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council updates Fort Worth impact-fee pass-throughs, renews the mountain bike club's trail agreement, and ends the municipal judge's contract

A proposal to rename the Community Center for longtime resident Terry Hyles was tabled until the city has a facility-naming policy.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Feb. 19, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Feb. 19, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Feb. 5City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council adopts parkland, dark-sky lighting and tree ordinances and orders the May 2 election

Three code changes from the November joint workshop passed unanimously, with red cedar, honey locust and Ashe juniper struck from both the protected and replacement tree lists.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Feb. 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Feb. 5, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Jan. 15City Hall

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Council adopts five development-code amendments, calls a special election for Place 4, and votes 3-2 to appraise the old library

The first meeting in the new council chambers opened with a resolution honoring the late Councilmember Nelson Rowls and closed with a split vote on whether to hire a broker for the former library at 201 FM 1187.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Jan. 15, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Jan. 15, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Dec. 18, 2025City Hall

Aledo Community Center, 104 Robinson Court

Council approves the Parkside plat on FM 5, sends the library study back for corrections, and starts the comprehensive plan

At its last meeting in the Community Center, the council also swapped Veterans Day for New Year's Eve on the employee holiday calendar and adopted a conservation-credit policy for impact fees.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Dec. 18, 2025 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Dec. 18, 2025 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Aledo Economic Development Corporation

3 meetings

May 26Economic Development

Aledo Municipal Complex, 200 Old Annetta Road

EDC replaces its grant programs with the Aledo Community Enhancement grant and approves the Your Personal Chef agreement after a hearing

The consolidated ACE program caps matching grants at $10,000, so a separate public art program is being drafted for larger installations.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, May 26, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, May 26, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

April 28Economic Development

Aledo Municipal Complex, 200 Old Annetta Road

With about $3.2 million in reserves, the EDC board weighs marketing, public art and land acquisition for FY27

The board also acted on the Your Personal Chef agreement, which still needed public hearings and two council readings.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, April 28, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, April 28, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

March 24Economic Development

Aledo Municipal Complex, 200 Old Annetta Road

EDC board workshops its incentive programs with the Texas Economic Development Council and moves the Your Personal Chef rebate forward

Aledo was named a 2026 cohort city in the Texas Historical Commission's First Street Initiative, and the comprehensive plan steering committee will meet nine times.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, March 24, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, March 24, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Aledo ISD Board of Trustees

328 meetings

June 22Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

In a June workshop the board reviews end-of-year student data, the 2026-2027 instructional focus, and budget and staffing

A closed session ran from 8:33 to 9:24 p.m. No action is recorded.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 22, 2026 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 17, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 22, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 15Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves kitchen HVAC and gym lighting upgrades and a class-ranking policy change as the high school wins the 5A Texas Cup

Collins set the board's subcommittees for the coming year, and Policy Update 127 was previewed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting (draft), as attached to the Aug. 17, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 15, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 18Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Tarrant and Pace are sworn in, Harris leaves after 15 years, and the board authorizes Series 2026 refunding bonds and names Vierling Field

Eleven action items passed 7-0, including three curriculum purchases, the middle school parking project, custodial and grounds extensions, and the auditor for 2025-2026. Collins, Lear and Tarrant were re-elected as officers.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 18, 2026 meeting, as attached to the June 15, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 18, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 27Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Five trustees continue the 2026-2027 budget discussion in a workshop

The workshop included a closed session from 7:22 to 7:57 p.m. and no action.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 27, 2026 meeting, as attached to the May 18, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 27, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 20Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Growth committee unveils concepts for a college and career academy and a second high school; board adopts a math curriculum and 2026-27 staffing

Huckabee Architects presented the Aledo Growth Committee's conceptual designs. Staff also previewed a TASB pay study, Senate Bill 546's effect on transportation, and contracts for parking, custodial and grounds work.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 20, 2026 meeting (draft), as attached to the May 18, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 20, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 6Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board spends a special meeting in closed session on the superintendent's mid-year evaluation

Five trustees met from 6:01 to 8:19 p.m. No action is recorded.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 6, 2026 meeting (draft), as attached to the April 20, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 6, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 23Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board cancels the May trustee election after candidates go unopposed, approves a donated competition-gym scoreboard, and gives land and an easement to Parker County

Aledo ISD was recognized as a Model PLC at Work district, and the communications department took two best-of-category awards from TSPRA. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 23, 2026 meeting (draft), as attached to the April 20, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 23, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 23Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees open the 2026-2027 general fund budget discussion in a workshop

No executive session was held and no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 23, 2026 meeting, as attached to the March 23, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 23, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 16Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves a student device purchase, pays staff for bad-weather days, and previews a land donation and drainage easement to Parker County

No one spoke at the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report hearing. Soccer coach Derek Vierling's 600th win and five counselors' Crest Awards were among the commendations.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 16, 2026 meeting, as attached to the March 23, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 16, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 20Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2026-2027 calendar, accepts a clean audit, calls the May 2 trustee election and approves radio and computer upgrades

The auditor reported an unqualified opinion for the year ended Aug. 31, 2025. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting (draft), as attached to the Feb. 16, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 20, 2026 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 16, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board buys the Skyward system and police radios, adopts 27 local policies, and celebrates an A in the state's financial integrity rating

Ladycat volleyball's UIL state bronze was recognized, the draft 2026-2027 calendar was previewed, and a general fund budget amendment passed 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 16, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 20, 2026 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 16, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 18, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board holds its required Team of 8 training in a workshop with all seven trustees

The session ran from 5:39 to 8:12 p.m. and included a closed session.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 18, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 18, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 17, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

With four trustees present, the board splits its appraisal-district votes, takes no action on Tarrant's, and previews a 27-policy update

The board commended state-level bands, the choir, cross country teams and Circle of Greatness honorees, and heard plans for a distributed antenna system and county-access police radios paid for with Safe-Cycle grant funds.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 17, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 17, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 21, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the Annetta Flock camera agreement, fiber upgrades, school buses from 2023 bond funds and easements for Old Weatherford Road

Football and volleyball were ranked No. 1 in the state, and the Aledo Growth Committee's co-chairs reported on high school visioning. Every vote was 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 21, 2025 meeting (draft), as attached to the Nov. 17, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 21, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 15, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board signs the architect agreement for future high school facilities and approves the superintendent's contract

The district won the Lone Star Cup for 2024-2025; a new state testing structure begins in 2027-2028; and a Flock camera agreement with Annetta and fiber upgrades were previewed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 15, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 15, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 25, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, calls part of its 2016 refunding bonds early, and seats the Aledo Growth Committee

No one spoke at the budget and tax-rate hearing. Every vote was 7-0. The adopted rate and budget totals are not stated in the minutes.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 25, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 15, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 18, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board opens the year with an A rating from the state, new leaders, and a first look at an architect for future high school space

Six people spoke during public comment on non-agenda items. The board approved technology renewals, a workers' compensation addendum and authority to negotiate an electricity contract, all 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 18, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 15, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 11, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A budget workshop bracketed by two closed sessions on the superintendent's contract

Six trustees discussed the 2025-2026 budget between executive sessions from 6:01 to 7:22 p.m. and 8:20 to 8:43 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 11, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 11, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 6, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Before school starts, the board adopts the student code of conduct, a personal-device policy, admissions and activities changes, and a library materials policy

All four votes were 7-0. Staff also presented 2024-2025 end-of-year assessment data and the 2025-2026 Aledo Behavior Standards.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 6, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 6, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 7, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees approve the 2025-2026 compensation plan at an 8 a.m. special meeting

The vote was 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 7, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 7, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 23, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A three-minute special meeting approves new staffing positions for 2025-2026

Vice President Zachary Tarrant presided; the vote was 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 23, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 23, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 16, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board honors the 2025 state champion baseball team and authorizes the negotiation and sale of real property

The board also extended its bank depository contract, revised its leave policy, approved Region 11 contracts and a pizza vendor, and heard the 89th Legislature's implications. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 16, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 16, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 9, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees review the 2024-2025 general fund and the draft 2025-2026 budget in a workshop

An executive session began at 7:54 p.m. No action is recorded.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 9, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 9, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 4, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board denies relief in two Level III grievance appeals and upholds the administration's decisions

The votes were 5-0 and 4-0. The Ledger reports the votes and does not characterize the complaints, which the minutes do not describe.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 4, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 4, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 19, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Collins and Morgan are sworn in, Jennifer Taylor is honored, and the board approves three curriculum purchases and 2025-2026 staffing

Officers were re-elected 7-0: Collins president, Lear vice president, Tarrant secretary. The Aledo Education Foundation presented a donation, and the district's first FAA-certified commercial drone pilots were recognized.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting, as attached to the June 16, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 19, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 14, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Five trustees canvass the May 2025 trustee election results from Tarrant and Parker counties

The canvass was approved 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting, as attached to the June 16, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 14, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 21, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Twenty-three residents address the board as the 2023 bond projects close and Policy Update 124 is adopted

Uninterrupted power supplies were approved 5-0. Staff previewed three curriculum purchases and a TASB pay study, and Lear reviewed House Bill 2, Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 6 at the Capitol.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 21, 2025 meeting, as attached to the May 19, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 21, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 24, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

All seven trustees meet in closed session for the superintendent's 2024-2025 mid-year evaluation

No action is recorded.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting, as attached to the April 21, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 24, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 17, 2025Schools

Aledo High School/Daniel Ninth Grade Campus, 1000 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees tour the new Steve Wood Complex before the regular meeting

The workshop ran from 4:45 to 5:07 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 17, 2025 meeting, as attached to the April 21, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 17, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 17, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves Aledo Middle School turf replacement, Chromebooks and a high school auditorium audio upgrade

Annetta Elementary won a Solution Tree PLC at Work award, the ag barn addition and Steve Wood Complex neared completion, and a wage resolution for emergency closings passed on consent. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 17, 2025 meeting, as attached to the April 21, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 17, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 17, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2025-2026 calendar as the ag barn nears completion, land is acquired for future facilities, and trustees head to Austin

The superintendent thanked the leadership team for its work amid budget cuts she attributed to state funding shortfalls. Election services contracts for the May 3, 2025, trustee election passed on consent.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 17, 2025 meeting, as attached to the March 17, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 17, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 21, 2025Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts the audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2024, and calls the May 3, 2025, trustee election

No one spoke at the 2023-2024 TAPR hearing. Trustees and administrators had toured Forney ISD's Opportunity Central as the district weighs future needs.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 21, 2025 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 17, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 21, 2025 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 16, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts its priorities for the 89th Legislature and celebrates a Superior financial rating and a state marching band finish

Secure key boxes were approved 7-0, the district joined a Region 10 purchasing cooperative, and a closed session covered the district vulnerability assessment.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 16, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 21, 2025 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 16, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 18, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board casts its appraisal-district votes for Sterling Naron in Parker County and six candidates in Tarrant County

Vice President David Lear presided. The board heard a CTE update, the 2023 bond progress, and the draft legislative priorities built around local control and funding.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 18, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 18, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 21, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves Coder Elementary kitchen replacements, the 2024-2025 improvement plans and a technology equipment policy

The Aledo Education Foundation donated its fall safety campaign proceeds to the district, and the board joined the Houston-Galveston Area Council purchasing program.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 21, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 18, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 21, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 7, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts land donations from FG Aledo Development and Quail Valley Land Company and nominates Sterling Naron to the appraisal district board

All three votes were 7-0. The resolutions authorize the superintendent to negotiate and execute the terms.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 7, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 7, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 7, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

All seven trustees take their Team of 8 training in a workshop after the special meeting

Certified school board trainer Rick Reedy led the session.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 7, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 7, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 20, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees accept a donation from Kelly Ranch Estates at a Friday afternoon special meeting

One person spoke during public comment. The vote was 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 20, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 20, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 17, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the superintendent's 2024-2025 contract and hears the education foundation's safety campaign

Collins reviewed the district's safety and security measures; staff reported on dual credit, OnRamps, AP and college, career and military readiness.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 17, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 17, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 26, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate and calls part of its 2016 refunding bonds for early redemption

The public hearing ran from 6:30 to 6:37 p.m. with no speakers. Every vote was 6-0. The adopted rate and budget totals are not stated in the minutes.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 26, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 17, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 26, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 19, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board opens 2024-2025 with McKinney Elementary and the high school renovations complete, and adopts 19 policy changes

High school lab safety improvements, technology renewals, a custodial amendment and the recapture attendance-credit agreement all passed 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 19, 2024 meeting (draft), as attached to the Sept. 17, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 19, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 12, 2024Schools

Aledo High School/Daniel Ninth Grade Campus, 1000 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees tour the high school and ninth grade campus construction and renovation project

The tour ran from 4:35 to 5:25 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 12, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 12, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board adopts the 2024-2025 student code of conduct and the county's alternative-education agreement, and previews 19 policy changes

Vice President David Lear presided. All three votes were 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 12, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 12, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A two-hour August budget workshop ahead of the 2024-2025 adoption

Six trustees heard the budget update; an executive session followed and the workshop adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 12, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 12, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 17, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

As high school construction begins, the board buys IXL and MAP Growth, replaces Coder Elementary's serving line and sets 2024-2025 staffing

The softball team's state bronze and UIL state music medalists were commended. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 17, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 17, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 5, 2024Schools

Lynn McKinney Elementary School, 14748 Lynn McKinney Way

Four trustees tour the new Lynn McKinney Elementary School before it opens

The workshop ran from 10:05 to 10:40 a.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 5, 2024 meeting, as attached to the June 17, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 5, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 29, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A May workshop on the NWEA MAP assessment, the 2024-2025 budget and the summer policy update

Seven trustees attended once Collins arrived at 5:39 p.m. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 29, 2024 meeting, as attached to the June 17, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 29, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 20, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Lear, Scott and Pruett are sworn in, Loftin and Brown are honored, and the board orders 13 buses and a slate of 2023 bond safety projects

Nine action items passed 5-0: buses, playground shade structures, McCall playfield improvements, bus parking, interior security doors, public address systems, access control, science equipment and the 2023-2024 audit engagement. Collins, Lear and Taylor were elected officers.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 20, 2024 meeting, as attached to the June 17, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 20, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 13, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees authorize an easement and an exchange of waterline stub-outs

Resolution 05132024-1 passed 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 13, 2024 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 13, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 29, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board authorizes the superintendent to resolve a case pending in Parker County's 415th District Court

The vote on Cause No. CV-24-0305 was 6-0. The minutes do not describe the case, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 29, 2024 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 29, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 16, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board authorizes an easement and exchange of real property and approves 2024-2025 staffing

Both votes were 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 16, 2024 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 16, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 16, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

An April budget workshop, the fourth of the spring, with Vice President Brown presiding after Collins leaves

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 16, 2024 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 16, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 15, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board buys Chromebooks with emergency connectivity funds, security video servers, McKinney Elementary materials and an ag program vehicle

Trustees-elect Jeremy Pruett and Jim Scott were acknowledged, Lear critiqued the STAAR test's cost and usefulness, and staff previewed nine 2023 bond purchases for May. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 15, 2024 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 15, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 25, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board meets in closed session for the superintendent's 2023-2024 mid-year evaluation

No action is recorded.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 25, 2024 meeting, as attached to the April 15, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 25, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 18, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts new elementary and middle school attendance zones, approves the second guaranteed maximum price for the high school project, and cancels the May 4 election

The Attendance Zone Committee's maps passed 6-0 after a month of public feedback. The 2023 bond safety and security project will use competitive sealed proposals.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 18, 2024 meeting, as attached to the April 15, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 18, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 4, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A March workshop on the 2024-2025 budget planning process

Seven trustees attended once Brown and Harris arrived. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 4, 2024 meeting, as attached to the March 18, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 4, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 19, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

As the superintendent describes a severe budget situation, the board sees draft attendance zones and the high school construction plan, and renews the District of Innovation plan

High school rooftop units, McKinney Elementary technology and district Chromebooks passed 5-0. Heather Street was introduced as McKinney's first principal, with the school's namesake in the audience.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 19, 2024 meeting (draft), as attached to the March 18, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 19, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 12, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A second February budget workshop runs more than two and a half hours

Vice President Jessica Brown presided; the session adjourned at 8:42 p.m. with no action.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 12, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 12, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 31, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board opens 2024-2025 budget planning in the first of four spring workshops

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 31, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 31, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 16, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board honors the 2023 state football champions, sets the 2024-2025 calendar, approves bond furniture and the high school's guaranteed maximum price, accepts the audit and calls the May 4 election

Nine action items passed 6-0, including Policy Update 122's ten local policies and a class-ranking change. No one commented at the 2022-2023 TAPR hearing.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 16, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 16, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 12, 2024Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees deny relief in a Level III parent and student complaint hearing

The vote at the 8 a.m. Friday special meeting was 4-0. The minutes do not describe the complaint, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 12, 2024 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 19, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 12, 2024 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 18, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

After a 12th state football title, the board hears the 2023 demographic update, seats the Attendance Zone Committee and wires the new elementary school

A resolution pertaining to Senate Bill 763 passed on consent. Staff previewed bond furniture purchases, the first guaranteed maximum price for the high school project, and Policy Update 122.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 18, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 16, 2024 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 18, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 27, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board ends its custodial contract with Ambassador LLC and hires McLemore Building Maintenance

Both votes were 6-0 at a 4:30 p.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 27, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 18, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 27, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 13, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the district improvement plan, bond-funded security cameras and playgrounds, and the charge for the committee that will redraw attendance zones

All of the district's appraisal-district votes went to Sterling Naron; no action was taken on Tarrant's. Girls cross country's state silver and the band program's national awards were commended.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 13, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 18, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 13, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 23, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hires a construction manager at risk for the high school project, tables the improvement plan and reviews the intruder detection audit

Sterling Naron was nominated to the Parker County Appraisal District board, 5-0; no one was nominated for Tarrant's. A National Merit semifinalist and seven commended students were recognized.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 23, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 13, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 23, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 11, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

All seven trustees take the required Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes training

TASB board consultant Orin Moore led the Team of 8 session.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 11, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 23, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 11, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 2, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board votes to intervene in the accountability lawsuit against the state and asks the community to advocate on school funding

A utility easement with FG Aledo Development for a shared water line serving Lynn McKinney Elementary also passed 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 2, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 23, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 2, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 19, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts a resolution on vouchers and school funding, hears Parker County's transportation bond pitch, and approves changes to the superintendent's contract

Policy Update 121, bond consultants for the new elementary and the high school furniture, a Stuard public address system and budget amendments all passed 6-0. The Bearcat Regiment marked 50 years.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 19, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 23, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 19, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 21, 2023Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the schematic design for the high school renovations, a development agreement with FG Aledo, and a slate of bond consultants as the budget tightens

Eleven action items passed 7-0, including the recapture attendance-credit agreement, a bank depository extension with First Financial Bank, network equipment from the 2023 bond, and the 2023-2024 meeting calendar.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 21, 2023 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 21, 2023 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 16, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board creates the Project Redeemer Reinvestment Zone and approves an appraised-value limitation agreement with Hanwha Q Cells Americas Holding Corporation

Two public hearings drew no comments. All three votes were 5-0 at a Friday afternoon special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 16, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 17, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 16, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 12, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board marks a 20th straight Superior financial rating, authorizes advertising a sale or exchange of property on Old Weatherford Road, and closes out the 2019 bond updates

Rooftop air conditioning replacements for the high school auditorium and the Early Childhood Academy passed 6-0, and staff previewed ESSER-funded network upgrades, a roof and carpet.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 12, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 17, 2023 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 12, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 28, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board authorizes the purchase of approximately 20 acres on Champions Drive

The resolution passed 5-0 at a 4:30 p.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 28, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 12, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 28, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 14, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts its priorities for the 88th Legislature as the growth committee reports and the 2019 bond turns three

A police vehicle and a general fund amendment passed on consent, 6-0. Staff previewed rooftop air conditioning replacements for the auditorium and the Early Childhood Academy.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 14, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 12, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 14, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 18, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board revises the superintendent's contract, adopts the 2022-2023 improvement plans, and hears the growth committee's data on facilities, costs and land

Annetta Elementary won a TASB Exhibit of School Architecture award for innovation. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 18, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 14, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 18, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 19, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board finishes Policy Update 119 and its policy review, renews the education foundation agreement, and grants a Fort Worth sewer easement and a Quail Valley construction easement

Vice President Jessica Brown presided. The growth committee's co-chairs summarized its first work, and the new chief facilities and construction officer was welcomed. Every vote was 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 19, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 18, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 19, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 12, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees create a chief facilities and construction officer position to address rapid growth

The 8 a.m. special meeting lasted four minutes; the vote was 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 12, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 12, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 29, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2022-2023 budget and tax rate after a hearing with no speakers, and calls part of its 2016 refunding bonds early

Every vote was 6-0. The adopted rate and budget totals are not stated in the minutes.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 29, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 29, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 22, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board seats the 2022-2023 Aledo Growth Committee as the bond committee gives its last report, and approves a Hudson Oaks interlocal, a bus and contract extensions

Nine action items passed 7-0, including two Policy Update 119 policies and custodial and grounds extensions. Forrest Collins was named TASB delegate and David Lear alternate.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 22, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 22, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 10, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Building, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees uphold the administration's Level II decision in a parent and student grievance

The vote was 4-0. The minutes do not describe the complaint, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 10, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 22, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 10, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 8, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves change orders converting McAnally Intermediate to an elementary school and Vandagriff Elementary to the Early Childhood Academy

Both 2019 bond change orders passed 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 8, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 22, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 8, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 25, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts the Project Redeemer application for a Chapter 313 value limitation, hires consultants for it, and charges the 2022-2023 growth committee

Policy CCGB(Local) on economic development, the 2022-2023 student code of conduct and Aledo Middle School furniture also passed. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 25, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 22, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 25, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 20, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2022-2023 compensation plan and Health I curriculum, buys Chromebooks, and hears that a citizens committee on growth will form in the fall

The updated demographic report shows the need for additional campuses, the facility planning subcommittee reported. The softball team's state bronze and golf and track state qualifiers were commended.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 20, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 22, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 20, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 17, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Collins and Taylor are sworn in for new terms, the board authorizes the superintendent to settle construction claims, and re-elects its officers

Pattillo Brown and Hill was engaged for the 2021-2022 audit, an Early Childhood Academy change order passed, and the district joined TASB's fixed-rate fuel program. The Ledger reports the settlement vote without characterizing the claims.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 17, 2022 meeting, as attached to the June 20, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 17, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 26, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Five trustees approve a change order for the Aledo Middle School bond project

The vote at the 4:30 p.m. special meeting was 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 26, 2022 meeting, as attached to the May 17, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 26, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 19, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves Phase II of campus controlled entries, abatement work for the Early Childhood Academy and Aledo Middle School, and five curriculum purchases

Ten action items passed 6-0. Kimberly Raymond was welcomed as assistant superintendent of student and community programs, and the facility planning subcommittee reported the need for additional campuses.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 19, 2022 meeting, as attached to the May 17, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 19, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 28, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board buys Chromebooks, performing arts equipment and activity buses, and awards the bid to convert Vandagriff Elementary into the Early Childhood Academy

After two weeks of winter weather, the board passed missed-day and remote-homebound waivers and a wage resolution for emergency closings. No one spoke at the 2020-2021 TAPR hearing.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 28, 2022 meeting, as attached to the March 21, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 28, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 18, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

On a shortened agenda during a COVID-19 staffing crunch, the board accepts the 2021 audit, hires Population and Survey Analysts, calls the May 7 election and extends COVID-19 leave

Policy Update 118 and playground equipment for the new Vandagriff Elementary also passed 6-0. Commendations and campus presentations were moved to February.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 18, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 28, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 18, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 10, 2022Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A January workshop on long-range facilities, student devices, district vehicles and 2022-2023 staffing

Six trustees attended. No action is recorded.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 10, 2022 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 18, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 10, 2022 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 13, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board names a long-range facility planning subcommittee, marks a 19th straight Superior financial rating, and buys furniture and technology for the new middle school and elementary

Every vote was 7-0. Policy Update 118 and a Region 10 purchasing cooperative were previewed for January.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 13, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 18, 2022 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 13, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 15, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the Early Childhood Academy's schematic design and casts its appraisal-district votes for Sterling Naron

The Bearcat Regiment's seventh-place state finish and a national FFA agriscience winner were commended. No action was taken on the Tarrant Appraisal District board.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 15, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 13, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 15, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 18, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Named Texas Honor Board of the Year, the board adopts the 2021-2022 improvement plans, grants Fort Worth and Tri-County easements, and revises the superintendent's contract

Every vote was 7-0. Sterling Naron was nominated to the appraisal district board, and the district adopted the Positivity Project as its character education program.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 18, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 15, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 18, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 21, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts extended COVID-19 leave for staff, buys network equipment for two middle schools and the new elementary, and postpones the superintendent's contract

Vice President Jessica Brown presided at a meeting that ran until 11:27 p.m. Three residents spoke. The administration corrected the leave template before the vote.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 21, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 18, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 21, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 16, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board extends random drug testing to grades 7 and 8 extracurriculars, adopts the 2021-2022 code of conduct and community report card, and picks First Financial Bank as depository

Every vote was 7-0. An economic-development item listed the project location as I-20 South and Aledo Iona Road North; the turf contract for the baseball and softball fields grew because of soil problems.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 16, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 21, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 16, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 9, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

An August workshop on community-based accountability criteria, the instructional focus and the 2021-2022 budget

All seven trustees attended. An economic development item was posted for closed session; no action is recorded.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 9, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 16, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 9, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 19, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Named Region 11 Board of the Year, the board holds its ESSER III hearing, orders seven buses with 2019 bond funds and extends its custodial and grounds contracts

MAP Growth, a beverage supplier extension, White Horse Painting for the field house and stadium fencing, and bathroom partitions passed 6-0. All students became eligible for free meals under a federal waiver.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 19, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 16, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 19, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 21, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves synthetic turf for the baseball and softball fields, engages Pattillo, Brown & Hill, and buys Annetta Elementary's curriculum

Nine action items passed 6-0 after an executive session that opened the meeting. The Ladycat softball team's state silver was commended.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 21, 2021 meeting, as attached to the July 19, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 21, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 7, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A June workshop on the 2021-2022 budget, instructional models and community-based accountability

Six trustees attended. No COVID-19 update was needed and no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 7, 2021 meeting, as attached to the June 21, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 7, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 28, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees approve well-site and waterline easements with the Town of Annetta and take final action on a teacher contract nonrenewal

Both votes were 4-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting that opened in closed session. The Ledger does not name the employee.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 28, 2021 meeting, as attached to the June 21, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 28, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 21, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board approves 2021-2022 staff positions funded with federal ESSER money

The vote was 5-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 21, 2021 meeting, as attached to the June 21, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 21, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 18, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Lear, Loftin and Brown are sworn in, the board awards the bid to convert McAnally Intermediate into the new Vandagriff Elementary, and rescinds its COVID-19 emergency resolution

Six action items passed 7-0, including a drainage easement to the City of Aledo for the Parks of Aledo Bluffs. The superintendent described initial steps in a sustained effort to address racism in the district.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 18, 2021 meeting, as attached to the June 21, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 18, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 10, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board canvasses the May 2021 trustee election results from Parker County

The canvass passed 7-0; the superintendent's mid-year evaluation was posted for closed session.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 10, 2021 meeting, as attached to the May 18, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 10, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 19, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The superintendent acknowledges a racial harassment incident as the board approves middle school furniture, consultants and 2021-2022 staffing, and proposes a teacher contract nonrenewal

Members of the public spoke. Six action items passed 7-0, and a late-night vote proposed the nonrenewal, 7-0. The Ledger does not name the employee.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 19, 2021 meeting, as attached to the May 18, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 19, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 15, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board changes campus mask protocols from required to strongly recommended, 6-1

The special meeting also approved a storage area network and Annetta Elementary technology, each 7-0, and the superintendent addressed the district's work on racism in its schools.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 15, 2021 meeting, as attached to the June 21, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 15, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 22, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board honors the 2020 state champion football team, drops a proposed Latin reduction in force, buys Annetta Elementary furniture and playground, and nominates the superintendent for a state award

Trustee Jennifer Loftin presided. The 2021-2022 calendar and administrative contracts passed on consent, 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 22, 2021 meeting, as attached to the April 19, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 22, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 11, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the citizens committee's attendance zone maps and a Fort Worth interlocal for the new McAnally Middle School

All three votes were 7-0. A change to the Latin program was previewed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 11, 2021 meeting, as attached to the April 19, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 11, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 22, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

After the winter storm, the board asks the governor to prioritize school staff for vaccines, sees the preliminary attendance zone maps, and sets the Aledo Middle School guaranteed maximum price with Imperial Construction

Every vote was 7-0. No one commented at the 2019-2020 TAPR hearing beyond one speaker on COVID-19 protocols.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 22, 2021 meeting, as attached to the March 22, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 22, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 19, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts the audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2020, seats the 2021 Attendance Zone Committee and calls the May 1 election

Templeton Demographics presented the fall 2020 update. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 19, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 22, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 19, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 11, 2021Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board awards the McAnally Middle School bid to Satterfield & Pontikes and extends COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave

Both votes were 6-0 at a special meeting led by Trustee Jennifer Loftin.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 11, 2021 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 22, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 11, 2021 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 14, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board names the 2019 bond campuses: Annetta Elementary, Charles McAnally Middle School, Jewell Elaine Vandagriff Elementary and the Early Childhood Academy

Three residents spoke against the district's COVID-19 protocols. The board also approved the McAnally Intermediate renovation design, chartered the 2021 Attendance Zone Committee and adjusted the 2020-2021 calendar, each 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 14, 2020 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 19, 2021 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 14, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 16, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts its 87th Legislature priorities, reviews the facility-naming policy and the attendance-zone process, and hears four residents on mask rules

Interlocal agreements with the Town of Annetta and the City of Hudson Oaks passed on consent, 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 16, 2020 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 14, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 16, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 4, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board authorizes the sale of about 80 acres on Old Weatherford Road and a Coronavirus Relief Fund agreement with Parker County

Both votes were 7-0 at a special meeting the night after the election.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 4, 2020 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 16, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 4, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 19, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board authorizes taxable refunding bonds, Series 2020-A, adopts the 2020-2021 improvement plans and 13 policy changes, and marks Tim Buchanan's 300th game

Trustee Jennifer Loftin presided. A resident asked that a new campus be named for a former district employee.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 19, 2020 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 16, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 19, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 14, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board reviews the COVID-19 dashboard and the bond timeline: Elementary School No. 6 held to an August 2021 opening, middle school bids due in December and January

A developer's agreement with the Town of Annetta for the new elementary's utilities and roadway was reviewed. A closed session ran from 7 to 10:25 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 14, 2020 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 21, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 14, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 13, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Five trustees affirm the administration's denial of a June 8 grievance appeal

The vote was 5-0 after a closed session. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 13, 2020 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 13, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 9, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

In a July workshop, each department of the superintendent's cabinet walks the board through 2020-2021 school year planning under COVID-19

Secretary Forrest Collins presided; the session ran from 6:01 to 9:56 p.m. with a closed session at the end. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 9, 2020 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 9, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 30, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A June 30 workshop on 2020-2021 planning ends in a closed session on real property with no action

Six trustees attended from 6:30 to 9:51 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 30, 2020 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 30, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 30, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves a municipal services agreement and a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Annetta for the new elementary school

Both votes were 6-0 in a ten-minute special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 30, 2020 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 30, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 11, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A June workshop on reopening schools in the fall, 2020-2021 staffing and the budget while the district waits on state guidance

The superintendent said the commissioner's return-to-school guidelines were expected the following week.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 11, 2020 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 11, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 8, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves Huckabee's schematic designs for Middle School No. 2 and the Aledo Middle School renovation, and hears the district plans to offer families an in-person or virtual choice

Six action items passed 7-0, including phase 2 elementary furniture, cheer and dance uniforms and the engagement of Sneed, Vine & Perry. The publisher of The Community News spoke about the paper's 25-year partnership with the district.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 8, 2020 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 8, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 2, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves a mediation agreement in two TEA special-education dockets

The vote was 7-0 after a closed session with counsel. The Ledger reports the vote and does not characterize the matters.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 2, 2020 meeting, as attached to the June 8, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 2, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 18, 2020Schools

By video conference

Meeting by video, the board signs a Tarleton State partnership, buys $183,180 in band uniforms, hears the bond sale went well, and re-elects its officers after a split vote on vice president

Julie Turner and Hoyt Harris were sworn in for Places 6 and 7. Kirk & Richardson was engaged for the 2019-2020 audit, and Templeton Demographics presented COVID-19's effect on projections.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 18, 2020 meeting, as attached to the June 8, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 18, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 7, 2020Schools

By video conference

Meeting by video, the board affirms the administration's denial of a grievance filed Nov. 30, 2019

The vote was 7-0 after a two-hour closed session. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 7, 2020 meeting, as attached to the May 18, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 7, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 5, 2020Schools

By video conference

A midday video meeting for the superintendent's mid-year evaluation ends with no action

All seven trustees attended; the closed session ran from 11:52 a.m. to 1:35 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 5, 2020 meeting, as attached to the May 18, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 5, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 20, 2020Schools

By video conference

With buildings closed for the rest of the year, the board approves a Stuard serving line, a Vandagriff gym roof and an agreement with the Parker County Economic Development Council

Every vote was 7-0. The bond projects were in design development and schematic design, and Policy Update 114's 18 policies were previewed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 20, 2020 meeting, as attached to the May 18, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 20, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 9, 2020Schools

By video conference

Board approves an educator appraisal waiver and revises the COVID-19 emergency resolution on wages and leave

Vice President Jennifer Loftin presided by video; both votes were 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 9, 2020 meeting, as attached to the April 20, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 9, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 30, 2020Schools

Remotely, via Webex

Meeting remotely, the board approves PBK's schematic design for Elementary School No. 6

The vote was 7-0. Buford Thompson Construction reported preliminary budget matters.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 30, 2020 meeting, as attached to the April 9, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 30, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 27, 2020Schools

Virtually, via Webex

In a Friday morning virtual meeting, the board delegates emergency authority to the superintendent for the COVID-19 disaster

The resolution passed 7-0 with a revision to paragraph 12. Each cabinet member reported on the pandemic's effect on operations.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 27, 2020 meeting, as attached to the April 9, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 27, 2020 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 23, 2020Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Building, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

As the pandemic closes schools, the board adds 49 positions for 2020-2021, cancels the May election after candidates go unopposed, and sets the emergency resolution for a Friday vote

Lone Star Furnishings' proposal for Coder, McCall and Stuard furniture passed 7-0 under the 2019 bond. Trustees thanked staff for their handling of the circumstances over spring break.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 23, 2020 meeting, as attached to the April 9, 2020 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 10, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A December workshop lays out the 2019 bond's timeline, architect selection, delivery methods and communications

BOK Financial Securities briefed the board on the bond process. Vice President Jennifer Loftin presided; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 10, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 10, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 4, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Six trustees reject a Level III grievance filed Sept. 30, 2019, and uphold the administration

The vote was 6-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 4, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 4, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 18, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board canvasses the Nov. 5 bond election, charters the Bond Progress Committee, names its construction subcommittee and casts 1,005 appraisal-district votes for Sterling Naron

The architect selection began with an advertisement that week. The PTO's Big Kahuna raised $104,000 and the education foundation's first clay shoot about $22,000, trustees reported. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 18, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 18, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 21, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Two weeks before the bond election, the board hears the campaign's reach, adopts the 2019-2020 improvement plans and adds David Lear to the legislative subcommittee

Both votes were 6-0. A Region 10 retirement asset management agreement passed on consent.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 21, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 18, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 21, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 15, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board nominates Gary Aguillard and Sterling Naron to the appraisal district board and replaces a water-damaged gym floor for up to $102,320

Both votes were 6-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 15, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 15, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 16, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves a three-year, $210,000 superintendent's contract, an ag barn extension, field house HVAC from the 2015 bond, and Start With Hello Week

Every vote was 7-0. The board also adopted the Hart Verity voting system for Tarrant and Parker counties on consent, and volleyball coach Claire Gay was honored for her 400th win.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 16, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 16, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 9, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A closed session on the superintendent's annual evaluation and contract ends with the contract moved to the Sept. 16 agenda

All seven trustees met from 6:05 to 8:56 p.m.; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 9, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 16, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 9, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 5, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

TASB's leadership team leads the board through its last XG training session

The 2019-2020 instructional focus was also presented; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 5, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 16, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 5, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 27, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2019-2020 budget and a $1.4933 tax rate, a ten-cent cut the state's required motion language calls a 4.04% increase, and calls 2007 and 2012 bonds early to save $488,775

Four residents spoke at the hearing on appraisals, the M&O rate, teacher raises and a handwriting program. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 27, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 16, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 27, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 19, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts the Bearcat Growth Committee's bond recommendation and calls a bond election for Nov. 5, 2019

Every vote was 7-0. Policy Update 113, Lexia reading purchases and the recapture attendance-credit agreement passed on consent; random drug testing was widened; three residents spoke on tax rates and district successes.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 19, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 16, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 19, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 12, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

An August workshop on the 2019-2020 instructional focus, staffing and budget, and agricultural facility improvements

All seven trustees attended; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 12, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 12, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 8, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The Bearcat Growth Committee presents its proposed bond package to the board

Co-chairs Christi James and Jim Scott said the committee expected to bring its recommendation for a vote on Aug. 19.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 8, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 8, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 17, 2019Schools

Aledo Community Center

Trustees meet with the Aledo City Council on the city's strategic plan update

Five trustees attended the joint session at the community center; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 17, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 17, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 15, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves roof repairs at 13 facilities with 2015 bond funds, district-wide fencing, meal price increases and up to $90,000 in reading products, and denies a grievance

Templeton Demographics presented the summer report, the CFO walked through House Bill 3, and staff previewed an anti-vaping plan and wider random drug testing. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 15, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 15, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 2, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees hire Michael Diaz as assistant principal of Aledo Middle School in a two-minute meeting

The vote was 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 2, 2019 meeting, as attached to the July 15, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 2, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 17, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board engages Kirk & Richardson for the 2018-2019 audit, extends First Financial Bank as depository through 2021, and buys code-compliance accessibility work with 2015 bond funds

The education foundation's golf tournament raised $80,000, its most to date. A state champion pole vaulter and golf and band state qualifiers were commended, and the board operating procedures subcommittee finished its work.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 17, 2019 meeting, as attached to the July 15, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 17, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 12, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A June workshop on House Bill 3's effect on revenue and tax rates, 2019-2020 staffing and the remaining 2015 bond funds, with a McAnally assistant principal hired

Karen May was hired 6-0; no recommendation was made for the Aledo Middle School opening.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 12, 2019 meeting, as attached to the June 17, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 12, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 5, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Boardroom, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board hires Dennis Hearn as McAnally Intermediate principal and assistant principals for Walsh and McCall elementaries

Each vote was 5-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 5, 2019 meeting, as attached to the June 17, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 5, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 21, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Taylor and Collins are sworn in, Bobby J. Rigues is honored, and the board adopts a school-finance resolution, its operating procedures manual, $317,525 in technology and four buses from the 2015 bond

Every vote was 7-0. Harris, Loftin and Collins were re-elected as officers, and the growth committee reported that its teacher members felt heard.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 21, 2019 meeting, as attached to the June 17, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 21, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 9, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Reilly Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board hires seven instructional specialists

The vote was 7-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 9, 2019 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 9, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 15, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts a vision statement, authorizes Series 2019 refunding bonds, adopts K-8 reading materials and fire alarms, and hires a Walsh principal and an assessment director

Vice President Jennifer Loftin presided. Every vote was 5-0. Weatherford College was recognized on its 150th anniversary, and the foundation's gala raised $30,204 for Future Ready Aledo.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 15, 2019 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 15, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 25, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

After an instructional technology briefing, the board spends four hours in closed session on appraisal-district litigation and the superintendent's mid-year evaluation

No action was taken. The litigation item was posted as involving gas compressor companies and the Parker and Tarrant county appraisal districts.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 25, 2019 meeting, as attached to the April 15, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 25, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 18, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves 2019-2020 staffing, cancels the May 4 election after candidates go unopposed, and hears a debt-capacity analysis as the growth committee tours campuses

Both votes were 7-0. Derek Vierling's 500th win and a state swimming champion were commended, and no one commented at the 2017-2018 TAPR hearing.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 18, 2019 meeting, as attached to the April 15, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 18, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 4, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

TASB leads the board and cabinet through an eXceptional Governance workshop

All seven trustees attended from 6 to 8:21 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 4, 2019 meeting, as attached to the March 18, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 4, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 28, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A late-night February workshop on 2019-2020 staffing and budget, Future Ready Aledo, agricultural facilities and 2015 bond spending

The session opened with the superintendent's mid-year evaluation in closed session and adjourned at 11:39 p.m. with no action.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 28, 2019 meeting, as attached to the March 18, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 28, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 19, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the District of Innovation plan and its policy changes, sets the 2019-2020 calendar, and hears the growth committee's early case for elementary and middle school space

Every vote was 6-0. Thompson & Horton LLP was engaged on consent, and Templeton Demographics stressed ten years of growth.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 19, 2019 meeting, as attached to the March 18, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 19, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 22, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hires Steve Wood as athletic director, accepts the 2018 audit, orders the May 4 election, and sends 124 staff to a PLC conference for about $83,000

The 2018 Class 5A Division II state champion football team was honored and the PTO donated $80,000. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 22, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 19, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 22, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 8, 2019Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board's fourth XG workshop covers the instructional focus and its long-term effect

All seven trustees attended from 6 to 9:12 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 8, 2019 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 22, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 8, 2019 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 17, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts its 2019 legislative priorities and charters the Bearcat Growth Committee as the education foundation delivers $131,000 in grants

Both votes were 7-0. The district's Superior financial rating continued for a 13th year, and the new facilities director outlined a district-wide assessment before any construction decisions.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 17, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 22, 2019 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 17, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 3, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

TASB leads the board's third eXceptional Governance training session

Vice President Jennifer Loftin opened the workshop; the president joined at 6:38 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 3, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 3, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 12, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2018-2019 improvement plans and hears the bond planning process as the new facilities director is introduced

A state champion cross country runner was honored, the District of Innovation exemptions were previewed, and Walsh Gallegos Trevino Russo & Kyle was engaged on consent. Both votes were 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 12, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 12, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 26, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Reilly Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Five trustees hire Tyler Boswell as director of construction and facilities

The vote was 5-0 after an hour in closed session.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 26, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 12, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 26, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 17, 2018Schools

Aledo Middle School Library

In a growth and facilities workshop, trustees tour Aledo Middle School and Vandagriff Elementary and hear the demographers, the financial advisors and a 2015 bond update

The superintendent discussed preliminary bond planning. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 17, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 12, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 17, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 15, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board votes to pursue District of Innovation status and appoints its committee, and the superintendent says a November 2019 bond election is likely

Every vote was 7-0, and no one spoke at the District of Innovation hearing. The K-8 reading materials adoption committee was also named, and Policy Update 111 passed on consent.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 15, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 12, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 15, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 17, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

With the president absent, the board adopts a School Priority Month resolution, a credit-by-exam audit process and the superintendent's evaluation instrument, and hears the case for District of Innovation status

Vice President Jennifer Loftin presided. Every vote was 6-0. The Shreveport football trip and the education foundation agreement passed on consent.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 17, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 15, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 17, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 7, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees nominate Forrest Collins as the board's representative to the National School Boards Association's Advocacy Institute

The minutes record the motion and second but no vote count.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 7, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 7, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 4, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board and cabinet begin TASB's eXceptional Governance training

All seven trustees attended from 6 to 9:07 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 4, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 4, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 27, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2018-2019 budget and tax rate, makes the instructional focus the district's foundation in place of the strategic plan, buys NWEA's MAP, and calls part of the 2007 bonds

Every vote was 7-0. One resident spoke at the hearing and applauded the budget. The adopted rate is not stated in the minutes.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 27, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 27, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 20, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board forms legislative and operating-procedures subcommittees, hears a safety and security update, and takes no action on a TASB board endorsement

The 2017-2018 accountability ratings got a public hearing, the education foundation's golf tournament raised $49,000, and the XG training schedule was set. Both votes were 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 20, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 20, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 13, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A second budget workshop, with the state accountability system and the new instructional focus

Six trustees attended; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 13, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 13, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 10, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Growing faster than the demographer predicted, the district adds 7.5 teaching positions before school starts

The superintendent said 4.5 of the five budgeted emergency positions were already used. The vote was 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 10, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 10, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 30, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A July budget workshop on the 2018-2019 budget and staffing

All seven trustees attended; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 30, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 30, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 16, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees adopt the 2018-2019 code of conduct, hazardous traffic zones, meal prices and the board calendar, and buy up to $55,000 in reading materials

Templeton Demographics presented its study, and the retiring executive director of curriculum was thanked. Every vote was 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 16, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 16, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 2, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board hires Amber Crissey as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction and Shana Smith as Vandagriff assistant principal

Each vote was 5-0 at an 8:30 a.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 2, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 2, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 18, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board welcomes Superintendent Susan Bohn, honors former trustees Tillman and Stringer, joins two purchasing cooperatives and hires three assistant principals

Every vote was 7-0. Board assignments were reset, with Jennifer Loftin leading a new operating-procedures committee and Julie Turner taking the education foundation liaison role.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 18, 2018 meeting, as attached to the July 16, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 18, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 1, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Six trustees deny a parents' Level III grievance and uphold the administration's Level II decision

The vote was 6-0 after a closed session of nearly two hours. The minutes do not describe the complaint, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 1, 2018 meeting, as attached to the July 16, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 1, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 21, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Loftin, Brown and Lear are sworn in, and a work session previews the custodial and grounds contracts, the Dallas County Schools separation and a crowdfunding policy

Trustees pressed for higher grounds and custodial standards under the new vendors; the superintendent said the specifications had changed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 21, 2018 meeting, as attached to the June 18, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 21, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 21, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

At Superintendent Derek Citty's last meeting, the board elects Harris, Loftin and Collins, awards custodial and grounds contracts, exits the Dallas County Schools transportation contract, and grants the city an emergency-siren easement

Every vote was 7-0; a crowdfunding policy was tabled to June. The soccer team's state runner-up finish was commended.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 21, 2018 meeting, as attached to the June 18, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 21, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 15, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Reilly Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board canvasses the May 5 election: David Lear, Jennifer Loftin and Jessica Brown elected to Places 1, 2 and 3

The canvass passed 6-0 at President Jay Stringer's last special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 15, 2018 meeting, as attached to the June 18, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 15, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 27, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Reilly Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board hires Dr. Susan K. Bohn as superintendent effective June 11, 2018, approves a consulting agreement with Dr. Derek Citty through June 30, and hires a high school assistant principal

Each vote was 7-0. The Elementary School No. 6 site contract was discussed with no action needed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 27, 2018 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 27, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 17, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

At Jay Stringer's last regular meeting, the board orders two special-education buses, approves door locks, opposes two charter applications and hears the gala raised more than $240,000

Every vote was 7-0. The president reported the 21-day waiting period on the superintendent lone finalist would end April 26.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 17, 2018 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 17, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 11, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Staff and community meet superintendent lone finalist Dr. Susan Bohn; the board discusses her contract in closed session

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 11, 2018 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 11, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 5, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board names Dr. Susan Bohn lone finalist for superintendent, 7-0

The president read the state confidentiality exception for superintendent applicants before the vote and said a meet-and-greet would follow the next week.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 5, 2018 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 5, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 4, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A four-hour closed session of superintendent interviews, after a general fund budget amendment on consent

The amendment passed 6-0; no action was taken on the applicants.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 4, 2018 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 4, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 2, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Superintendent interviews continue in a closed session of more than three hours

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 2, 2018 meeting, as attached to the May 21, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 2, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 28, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Second-round superintendent interviews run from 4:08 to 9:50 p.m.

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 28, 2018 meeting, as attached to the April 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 28, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 27, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

First-round superintendent interviews run from 4:05 to 8:42 p.m., with a second round set for the next day

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 27, 2018 meeting, as attached to the April 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 27, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 21, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

With 40 applicants for superintendent, the board sets interviews for March 27 and 28

Search consultant Dr. Jenny Preston reported the profile built from community forums: leadership, ethics, student relations, human relations and communications. The vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 21, 2018 meeting, as attached to the April 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 21, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 19, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves 2018-2019 staffing projections, including 21 teachers and three police officers, and hears a proposal for a 37-member bond planning committee

Both votes were 6-0. Two more charter applications were opposed on consent, and the custodial contract was expected to cost more regardless of vendor.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 19, 2018 meeting, as attached to the April 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 19, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 7, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

After the Fast Growth Coalition, the board rethinks its bond committee and starts an attendance-zone policy

Trustees heard that other districts had the same bond-planning difficulties and that committees should include skeptics. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 7, 2018 meeting, as attached to the April 17, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 7, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 20, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts a Cultural Inclusiveness Plan, 6-1, and after the Florida shooting hears a plan for four more police officers and a trustee's call to hire them immediately

Administrative contracts were extended 7-0. The superintendent proposed a bond planning committee, and attendance-zone policy options were presented.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 20, 2018 meeting, as attached to the March 19, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 20, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 25, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hears bond survey results and the demographic report, accepts the audit, approves a fiber project, calls the May election and amends the Elementary School No. 6 site contract

Every vote was 5-0. Jay Stringer announced he would not run again, the PTO gave $12,700 to each elementary campus, and the district reported a Superior financial rating for 2016-17.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 25, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 25, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 16, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

All seven trustees meet in closed session for the superintendent's evaluation

No action was taken; the session ran from 6:01 to 9:22 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 16, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 16, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 4, 2018Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Search consultant Jenny Preston sets the superintendent search timeline and the profile-building process, with community forums in January

Trustees were given profile packets due at the Jan. 22 meeting. No action was taken. The minutes carry a December date in their body text; the Jan. 25 minutes approve them as the Jan. 4 meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 4, 2018 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 20, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 4, 2018 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 18, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board appoints Jenny Preston's firm to run the superintendent search, adopts a Culture of Voting resolution, and receives $155,512 from the education foundation

Every vote was 7-0. The 2016-17 TAPR was presented in a work session, the district's transportation department was expected to come in-house from Dallas County Schools, and the president reported legal guidance on posting executive-session items.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 18, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 25, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 18, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 12, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board accepts Superintendent Derek Citty's resignation letter, 6-0, then takes Team of Eight training

The vote came before the seventh trustee arrived. TASB's Kay Douglas and Phil Gore led the training.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 12, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 25, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 12, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 4, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four superintendent search firms present to the board, which postpones its choice and plans a search webpage for the community

TASB, Arrow Education Services, Jenny Preston Educational Consulting and Bob E. Griggs & Associates presented after a closed session on the superintendent's contract.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 4, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 25, 2018 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 4, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 27, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Trustees review five superintendent search proposals and decide to hear all five firms

No action was taken. The board also weighed whether to revise its mission and vision before the new superintendent arrives.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 27, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 27, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 17, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Three trustees canvass the Nov. 7, 2017, bond election in a two-minute meeting

The canvass passed 3-0; the results themselves are in an attachment the minutes reference but do not reproduce.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 17, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 17, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 13, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Superintendent Derek Citty announces his retirement effective June 30, 2018, as the board approves $170,290 in Walsh playground equipment and casts 950 appraisal-district votes for Gary Aguillard

The bond canvass was postponed for lack of results, the cultural inclusiveness plan was reviewed, and the superintendent briefed the board on three unrelated lockdowns. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 13, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 13, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 16, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2017-2018 campus improvement plans, the P.S. It's My Body program and a superintendent evaluation schedule as bond town halls continue

Every vote was 7-0. Gary Aguillard was nominated to the appraisal district board, and a two-hour closed session covered the elementary and middle school sites.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 16, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 13, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 16, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 12, 2017Schools

Walsh Elementary School

The 2017 bond program is presented at Walsh Elementary with five trustees present

Secretary Jennifer Loftin presided; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 12, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 13, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 12, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 18, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Principals report on the 2017 accountability ratings as the superintendent lists the bond presentations to come and the CFO weighs what to do with leftover 2008 and 2015 bond money

Four class size waivers at Stuard passed 6-0. The district's Hurricane Harvey donations went to West Orange-Cove ISD.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 18, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 16, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 18, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 7, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees uphold the administration's Level II decision in a grievance hearing

The vote was 4-0 after one trustee left during the closed session. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 7, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 16, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 7, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 28, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2017-2018 budget over one dissent, adopts the tax rate, and calls part of the 2007 refunding bonds early

Trustee Bobby J. Rigues voted against the budget. In their comments trustees said the hour's work included a 3% raise, $1.27 million in bonds paid off to save $550,000, no tax rate increase and $1.5 million added to fund balance.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 28, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 28, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 21, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board calls a $72,950,000 bond election for Nov. 7, 2017, in two propositions, after defeating a $1 million cut and moving turf money to contingency

Eight residents spoke. Public comment time was extended to 60 minutes, the accountability ratings were previewed, and the education foundation reported $265,000 given in the past year.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 21, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 21, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 14, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Trustees review adjusted bond costs for the second middle school, McAnally renovations and CTE additions, and the teacher salary plan

Vice President Hoyt Harris presided; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 14, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 14, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 7, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2017-2018 code of conduct, buys recording equipment for its meetings, and directs a project-by-project vote on the bond package

VLK Architects said it had ended a consultant's services after a bond committee SWOT meeting went off topic. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 7, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 7, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 3, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The 2017 Bond Steering Committee recommends an $80,687,771 package with a second middle school at $64,609,118

The recommendation also carried $3,200,000 in capital improvements, $9,878,653 in additions and renovations and $3,000,000 for land. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 3, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 3, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 17, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts its operating procedures manual and Policy Update 108, approves contracts for 20 acres for a new elementary school, and hires a McCall principal

Every vote was 6-0. A scoreboard lease was approved after discussion of sponsorships, and trustees debated agenda and public-comment rules.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 17, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 21, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 17, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 19, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hears the spring demographic update, honors nine-year trustee David Davis, and hires a communications director on a 5-1 vote

Meetings stay on the third Monday. Six residents spoke, and trustees debated how to handle the SHAC's cultural inclusiveness plan.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 19, 2017 meeting, as attached to the July 17, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 19, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 13, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Eight residents address the board, six about the McCall principal's resignation, before a Region 11 review of the principal evaluation system and a long closed session

No action was taken. The board met with its attorney twice, the second time for two and a half hours.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 13, 2017 meeting, as attached to the July 17, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 13, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 15, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Turner and Harris are seated, Loftin wins a split vote for secretary, the 2017 Bond Steering Committee is approved, and the cultural inclusiveness plan dies for lack of a second

The district split the cost of extra work on Vernon Road with Parker County at $50,850. Preliminary tax values rose 11.69%, below the 15% anticipated.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 15, 2017 meeting, as attached to the June 19, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 15, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 18, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board buys the Bearcat Stadium scoreboard, adopts the 2017 superintendent goals, furnishes Walsh Elementary and approves a technology package and an electricity contract

Every vote was 7-0. The fund balance was projected at $14,485,133, or 34.16%, and the education foundation's gala had netted $240,000.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 18, 2017 meeting, as attached to the May 15, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 18, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 20, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves 2017-2018 staffing projections and Policy Update 107, sends robotics out of state, and hires Sheri Coll as Walsh Elementary's first principal

Every vote was 6-0. The PTO reported 541 member families and more than $260,000 given to the district.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 20, 2017 meeting, as attached to the April 18, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 20, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 20, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees hear a Daktronics scoreboard presentation and discuss selling sponsorships to pay for it

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 20, 2017 meeting, as attached to the March 20, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 20, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 20, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees name Elementary No. 5 the Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh Elementary School, approve a fiber pathway survey and administrator contracts, and hear enrollment at 5,456

Class size waivers passed 3-1. The superintendent said the district's A-F resolution had been delivered with about 500 other districts', and the scoreboard sponsorship plan was outlined.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 20, 2017 meeting, as attached to the March 20, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 20, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 7, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board calls the May 2017 trustee election and extends the superintendent's contract by one year after a four-hour evaluation

The extension passed 7-0; the 2017 superintendent goals were postponed again.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 7, 2017 meeting, as attached to the March 20, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 7, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 23, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-meeting session on the special education LEA report and the seven sections of the TAPR

All seven trustees attended; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 23, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 20, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 23, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 23, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2017-2018 calendar over one dissent, opposes the state's A-F system, postpones naming the new elementary, bars candidates from using the district logo, and honors the 2016 state champion football team

The 2015-2016 audit and a sidewalks resolution passed, Morningstar's developers reported on the subdivision, and a 43-year transportation director was honored.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 23, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 20, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 23, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 10, 2017Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts Plan 7 for the 2017-2018 elementary attendance zones, 6-1

Trustee Bobby J. Rigues voted no and explained his reasoning on the record.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 10, 2017 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 20, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 10, 2017 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 15, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Administration Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-meeting workshop introduces attendance-zone Plan 7B with enrollment numbers

All seven trustees attended; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 15, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 23, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 15, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 15, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

After 22 residents speak, the board postpones the elementary attendance zones on a 5-2 vote when a motion for Plan 10 finds no second

The education foundation gave $181,000 for teacher grants and the PTO $80,000; the district reported an A-Superior financial rating; and a change order for Elementary No. 5 passed 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 15, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 23, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 15, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 13, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh and Louden Rooms, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Fourteen residents speak as the superintendent presents attendance-zone draft plans five through ten

Vice President David Davis presided; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 13, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 23, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 13, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 5, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh and Louden Rooms, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board reviews attendance-zone draft plans one through five and asks for a sixth with five-year enrollment projections

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 5, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 23, 2017 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 5, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 28, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Five trustees uphold the administration's Level II decision in a grievance hearing

The vote was 5-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 28, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 15, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 28, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 14, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Trustees weigh what they heard at two town halls on attendance zones, order stage-two buses, and split 5-1 on a high school boiler from 2008 bond funds

Three trustees said Sanctuary Oaks and Bella Vista should stay at Stuard. Republic Property Group said Walsh's grand opening would be April 2017.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 14, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 15, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 14, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 9, 2016Schools

Aledo High School Auditorium

At the second town hall on elementary attendance zones, 25 speakers raise moves, commutes, volunteers, special needs and grandfathering

The minutes record each concern by number, not by name. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 9, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 15, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 9, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 7, 2016Schools

Aledo High School Auditorium

At the first town hall on elementary attendance zones, Templeton Demographics presents the fall update and 23 speakers respond

Speakers asked to keep Sanctuary Oaks and Bella Vista at Stuard, questioned why the new school went north, and proposed a hybrid keeping fifth graders at McAnally. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 7, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 15, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 7, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 24, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Templeton Demographics presents proposed elementary boundaries; the board asks for a hybrid option and sets two town halls

The hybrid would send Vandagriff and Stuard fifth graders to McAnally Intermediate. A decision was targeted for Dec. 15.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 24, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 14, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 24, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 17, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2016-2017 campus improvement plans as the attendance-zone calendar is set and a testing irregularity delays the TAPR

The vote was 6-0. The Community Partners gave $3,000 to the AdvoCats and $2,500 to the education foundation, and 62 teacher grant applications came in.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 17, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 14, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 17, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 4, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Conference Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

All seven trustees take Team of Eight training with TASB's Kay Douglas

The workshop ran from 5:51 to 8:34 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 4, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 17, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 4, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 19, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Principals present campus STAAR accountability goals in a pre-meeting session

Six trustees attended; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 19, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 17, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 19, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 19, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves 23 class size waivers over one dissent, adopts Policy Update 106, and hears the Coder project is 99% complete

Two National Merit semifinalists and a national band honor were recognized. The education foundation's grant applications went online.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 19, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 17, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 19, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 29, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2016-2017 budget with a 1% general pay increase and the tax rate

Both votes were 6-0; one resident spoke at the hearing about salaries. The budget and rate are in attachments the minutes reference but do not reproduce.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 29, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 29, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 23, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Trustees accept a 1% pay increase and ask the CFO for $100,000 more in cuts

The Aug. 25 budget meeting was canceled as unnecessary.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 23, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 23, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 15, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-meeting budget session sets two more budget meetings and an Aug. 29 adoption date

Trustees asked for information on teacher insurance premiums.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 15, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 15, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 15, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The education foundation reports $636,000 given to the district as the board sets its calendar, adopts Policy Update 105 and signs a Crime Stoppers agreement

Every vote was 7-0. Elementary No. 5's groundbreaking was set for Sept. 7 with a time-lapse camera on the site, and parents answered the annual survey at 17.12%.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 15, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 15, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 4, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board sets the Elementary No. 5 guaranteed maximum price at $22,317,741 and takes a school finance workshop

The Buford-Thompson phase 2 amendment passed 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 4, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 19, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 4, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 18, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Five trustees honor former trustee Steve Bartley, adopt an operating procedures manual, approve the Elementary No. 5 earthwork price and a slate of purchases, and set the attendance-zone calendar

The iPads for instructional staff passed 4-0 with one abstention. The district endorsed an addition to the Parker County Appraisal District building and hired a middle school assistant principal.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 18, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 15, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 18, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 20, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board revises the Elementary No. 5 schematic design at Walsh Development's request on a 3-2 vote, adopts the 2016-2017 code of conduct and four policies, and nominates Bobby Rigues to TASB's board

Rigues and Collins voted against the design change. Mandy Musselwhite was recognized as the new Aledo Middle School principal.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 20, 2016 meeting, as attached to the July 18, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 20, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 9, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board hires Mandy Musselwhite as Aledo Middle School principal and drafts five goal areas for itself

Dry erase boards and installation were also approved. Both votes were 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 9, 2016 meeting, as attached to the July 18, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 9, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 16, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh and Louden Rooms, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-meeting review of the board operating procedure manual

Suggested changes will return at a future meeting; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 16, 2016 meeting, as attached to the June 20, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 16, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 16, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh and Louden Rooms, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Collins and Rigues are seated, Stringer keeps the presidency 5-2, and the superintendent states the district's restroom policy as nine residents speak on it

Enrollment stood at 5,172, eight short of the demographer's projection. The board approved rooftop units for McAnally, security camera servers, the audit engagement and a bond-refunding budget amendment, and hired the learning center's principal.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 16, 2016 meeting, as attached to the June 20, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 16, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 18, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the final design of Elementary No. 5 as the CFO reports the 2016 refunding saved more than $12 million

The projected fund balance was $13,042,879, 31.65% of expenditures. The education foundation's gala raised more than $248,000 plus $20,000 for Calm Cats rooms. Every vote was 5-0 after one trustee left.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 18, 2016 meeting, as attached to the May 16, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 18, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 21, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves 2016-2017 staffing with a hiring freeze until appraisals arrive, Technology Package 2, the school calendar and Policy Update 104

Every vote was 7-0. The board opposed a charter application on consent and saw the Promethean classroom system coming to classrooms.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 21, 2016 meeting, as attached to the April 18, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 21, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 7, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board accepts the Level II decision in a parent's grievance against an employee, 4-1

Bobby J. Rigues voted no. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 7, 2016 meeting, as attached to the April 18, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 7, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 15, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

With five residents pressing on where to build Elementary No. 5, the board tables the location, authorizes Series 2016 refunding bonds, limits Dallas County Schools to transportation, and calls the May election

Every vote was 6-0. The Feb. 1 minutes were corrected to state a $191,000 superintendent compensation package, and a trustee suggested meeting twice a month after a session that ran to 11:52 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 15, 2016 meeting, as attached to the March 21, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 15, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 11, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

An hour in closed session on real property before the January regular meeting

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 11, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 15, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 11, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 11, 2016Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts the 2014-2015 audit and the superintendent's goals, then sits in closed session past midnight

The education foundation awarded almost $160,000 in teacher grants, the middle school STEM team won the Bell Helicopter challenge, and the Dallas County Schools contracts came up for review.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 11, 2016 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 15, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 11, 2016 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 14, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

An hour in closed session on real property and personnel before the December regular meeting

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 14, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 11, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 14, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 14, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board awards the $1,693,300 Coder Elementary controlled-entry project to Buford Thompson, receives $75,000 from the PTO and $159,325.78 from the education foundation

The superintendent goals were tabled to January, a communications audit was presented, and the 2016 election timeline was set for Places 4 and 5. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 14, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 11, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 14, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 7, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Templeton Demographics reviews its report with the board in a December workshop

No closed session was needed; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 7, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 11, 2016 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 7, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 16, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

An hour in closed session on real property before the November regular meeting

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 16, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 14, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 16, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 16, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hires Buford Thompson as construction manager at risk for Elementary No. 5, hears the Walsh development, and marks a 13th straight top financial rating

Nine action items passed, eight of them 7-0; the board opposed the Athlos Academy charter application and cast all 895 appraisal-district votes for Gary Aguillard. Every playground will get a wheelchair swing.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 16, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 14, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 16, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 3, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

All seven trustees take Team of Eight training with Region 11's Dale Latham

The session ran from 6:03 to 8:36 p.m.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 3, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 3, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 2, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves Coder Elementary's final design and nominates Bobby Rigues to TASB's board as the Elementary No. 5 site decision slips

Gary Aguillard and Jerry Durant were nominated to the appraisal district board. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 2, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 2, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 19, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

An hour in closed session on the Elementary No. 5 sites before the October regular meeting

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 19, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 19, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 19, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the campus improvement plans, votes to end the district's part in the transfer station lawsuit, and authorizes a property purchase unrelated to Elementary No. 5

Volleyball coach Kathy Goings was honored for her 600th win. Every vote was 6-0; the public-comment procedures were postponed to November.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 19, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 19, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 5, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh and Louden Rooms, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Templeton Demographics presents the fall 2015 report and hypothetical boundaries for Elementary No. 5, and the architect asks for a site decision by Nov. 1

The demographer said a data mismatch in the report would be corrected and reposted. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 5, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 19, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 5, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 21, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Campus administrators present their 2014-2015 accountability results and the grades 3-8 math STAAR report

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 21, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 19, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 21, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 21, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board sets construction manager at risk for Elementary No. 5 and sealed proposals for the rest of the 2015 bond, as the superintendent reports enrollment running above forecast

Two residents spoke, on the tax increase and teacher pay and on math scores and the waste transfer station. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 21, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 19, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 21, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 15, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2015-2016 tax rate, 6-0, after six residents speak on taxes and communication

Trustees called it one of the most difficult decisions the board had made. The rate is in an attachment the minutes reference but do not reproduce.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 15, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 19, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 15, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 31, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2015-2016 budget after a hearing with ten speakers and a superintendent's statement on the 2010 tax election, and sets the rate vote for Sept. 15

The superintendent said the board had three options: raise the debt rate, use fund balance, or cut the maintenance rate. Adult meal prices rose to $3.50. Every vote passed without dissent.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 31, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 21, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 31, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 25, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Nine residents speak on the tax increase and teacher pay as the CFO lays out salary schedules and the homeowner impact

The workshop ended in an hour-long closed session with no action.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 25, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 21, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 25, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 17, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-meeting briefing on the 2015 accountability system

Vice President David Davis presided; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 17, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 21, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 17, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 17, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the attendance-credit purchase, raises the foreign exchange student cap to seven, and hears the Elementary No. 5 site search continues north and south

Every vote was 6-0. The band's state honor and the baseball team's state trip were recognized, and five residents spoke.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 17, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 21, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 17, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 3, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2015-2016 code of conduct and meal prices and reviews salary and tax-rate comparisons

Both votes were 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 3, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 21, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 3, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 20, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees authorize the Series 2015A bonds, award the controlled-entry contracts, approve the Coder design and a Morningstar water and sewer easement, in a meeting that ran past midnight

The superintendent laid out the choice for Elementary No. 5: north would change attendance zones, south would cost more in utilities. Every vote was 4-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 20, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 17, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 20, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 16, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Four trustees uphold the administration in a Level III grievance and ask for a review of procedures on parental involvement

The vote was 4-0. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 16, 2015 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 16, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 15, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-meeting workshop on the spring housing report and construction delivery methods

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 15, 2015 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 15, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 15, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hires VLK as the 2015 bond's architect, approves security entrance designs for four campuses, creates an employee crisis fund and honors Johnny Campbell's ten years

Eleven action items passed 6-0, including the E-Rate resolution, a reimbursement statement for bond costs and a new high school assistant principal.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 15, 2015 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 15, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 3, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board orders the first buses under the 2015 bond and names Zach Tarrant principal of McAnally Intermediate

A Vandagriff assistant principal was also approved; the July minutes corrected that vote to 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 3, 2015 meeting, as attached to the July 20, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 3, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 18, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board canvasses the May 9 election and the bond that passed, seats Stringer, Loftin and Tillman, re-elects its officers, and adopts the 2015-2018 strategic plan

Portable classrooms for McAnally Intermediate and the 2014-2015 audit engagement passed 7-0; the consent agenda drew one dissent.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 18, 2015 meeting, as attached to the June 15, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 18, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 20, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board gives McAnally's departing principal a standing ovation, hears Morningstar's developers, reviews the 2015 refunding savings and approves the superintendent's contract

The education foundation's gala raised $175,000. Every vote was 7-0; a Morningstar resolution was discussed with no motion.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 20, 2015 meeting, as attached to the May 18, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 20, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 16, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves 2015-2016 staffing, sends a negative-impact letter on the Athlos charter application, and extends the superintendent's contract over one dissent

The 2014 state champion football team and coach Steve Wood's LaDainian Tomlinson Award were honored, and the new police chief was introduced. The minutes' heading misdates the meeting as Feb. 16.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 16, 2015 meeting, as attached to the April 20, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 16, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 25, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Walsh Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board calls the May 2015 bond election: $28,800,000 in Proposition 1 and $24,400,000 in Proposition 2

The vote was 7-0 after the 2025 Committee's presentation on safety, technology and capital projects. A new air-conditioned bus costs $95,000 to $100,000, the superintendent said.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 25, 2015 meeting, as attached to the March 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 25, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 16, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board opens the 2015-2018 strategic plan by revising its priorities and focus areas

Staff, parents and business leaders come next; adoption was set for May.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 16, 2015 meeting, as attached to the March 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 16, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 16, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The 2025 Committee presents its bond recommendation to nine speakers, the board calls the May 9 trustee election, authorizes Series 2015 refunding bonds, and hires Fred Collie as police chief

Every vote was 5-0. The superintendent corrected a rumor about the foundation director's salary, stating it as $95,000.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 16, 2015 meeting, as attached to the March 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 16, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 4, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

After five hours in closed session, the board approves the superintendent's evaluation

The vote was 7-0 at 11:25 p.m. The minutes' body misdates the meeting as Jan. 19.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 4, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 4, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 19, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts the 2013-2014 audit, adopts Policy Update 101, receives $53,200 from the PTO and honors a retiring police chief

Decisions on the REAL Essentials curriculum and the Athlos charter application were postponed. Every vote was 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 19, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 19, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 19, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A closed session on the superintendent's evaluation before the January regular meeting

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 19, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 16, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 19, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 5, 2015Schools

Aledo ISD Louden Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Baselice and Associates presents the bond survey results ahead of the 2025 Committee

No action was taken; the committee saw the same results Jan. 13.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 5, 2015 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 19, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 5, 2015 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 15, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hears the ten-year demographic report, accepts $179,544.22 in teacher grants, adopts the 2015-2016 calendar and extends the 2025 Committee as the Bearcats head to the state title game

A fund balance policy, a Siemens fire-alarm agreement and policy CKE(Local) also passed 7-0; the REAL Essentials program was postponed. The trustee election filing period opens Jan. 28.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 15, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 19, 2015 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 15, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 27, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Team of Eight training on the career and technical education program

All seven trustees attended with Region 11's Susan Patterson.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 27, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 17, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 27, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 20, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

With seventeen bond presentations behind him, the superintendent reports a Superior financial rating as the board adopts campus plans and buys a radio communication system

Every vote was 6-0 after the vice president left. A resident spoke on the math curriculum.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 20, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 17, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 20, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 15, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Enrollment lands at 5,040 against a projection of 5,061 as the board sets the superintendent's goals, a class size waiver and a revised calendar

Town halls on the bond were set for Oct. 6 and 13. The sick leave bank reached 325 members. Every vote was 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 15, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 20, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 15, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 25, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2014-2015 budget and tax rate after a hearing with four speakers, and approves the attendance-credit purchase

Every vote was 7-0. The president noted the board had met 27 times in the past year.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 25, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 15, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 25, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 18, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board calls a November 2014 bond election and adopts Policy Update 100 as enrollment is projected at 5,061

Every vote was 7-0. The superintendent presented his draft goals, and 2,600 parents had volunteered district-wide.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 18, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 15, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 18, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 11, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Trustees weigh cloud against on-premise technology, the number of bond propositions and polling places, and the 2014-2015 budget

Policy DEC(Local) was moved and seconded; the minutes record no vote count.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 11, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 11, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 4, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

VLK Architects walks the board through the 2025 Committee's recommendations: controlled entries, Coder and McAnally additions, Elementary No. 5, technology and buses

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 4, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 4, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 21, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The superintendent sets 2014-2015 district goals: closing performance gaps, growth, and a Bearcat Academy for community engagement

Principals' attendance goal was set at 97.5%. The board's formative conference with the superintendent followed in closed session.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 21, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 21, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 21, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board honors state champion softball and baseball teams, adopts the 2014-2015 code of conduct and five policies, one over a dissent, and hears McAnally's construction at 95%

Policy DC(Local) passed 4-1 with Bobby J. Rigues against. A Coder assistant principal was hired.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 21, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 18, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 21, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 30, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The 2025 Committee delivers its recommendations and the district's financial adviser outlines a potential bond program

A high school assistant principal was hired 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 30, 2014 meeting, as attached to the July 21, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 30, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 16, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board leases replacement staff computers, sets 2014-2015 hazardous zones and meal prices, and hires two assistant principals

The education foundation's golf tournament raised $40,000. Every vote was 6-0; the 2025 Committee's report was set for June 30.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 16, 2014 meeting, as attached to the July 21, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 16, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 28, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A two-hour closed session on personnel

All seven trustees attended; the minutes record no action.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 28, 2014 meeting, as attached to the June 16, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 28, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 19, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-meeting 2014-2015 budget update

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 19, 2014 meeting, as attached to the June 16, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 19, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 19, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Davis and Harris are sworn in, the officers are re-elected, Bobby Rigues is honored for ten years, and the board asks Fort Worth to weigh its concerns on the Morningstar development agreement

Kirk, Richardson & Poole was named auditor and AUI Special Projects Group got the McAnally site work. Every vote was 6-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 19, 2014 meeting, as attached to the June 16, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 19, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 21, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board approves the McAnally traffic loop, a Bell Helicopter partnership through Weatherford, Policy Update 99 and the E-Rate resolution, and postpones staff computers over one dissent

The Series 2014 refunding bonds sold April 1. Mary Smith was named CTE coordinator, and a resident spoke about Fort Worth's Morningstar hearing.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 21, 2014 meeting, as attached to the May 19, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 21, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 17, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Bell Helicopter donates two helicopter shells, the May election field is set, the board readopts its local policies wholesale and approves 2014-2015 staffing and a human resources director

Trustees Rigues and Stringer had a lengthy exchange over House Bill 5 training with no resolution. Every vote was unanimous.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 17, 2014 meeting, as attached to the April 21, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 17, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Feb. 17, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board authorizes Series 2014 refunding bonds, extends the 2006-A standby agreement, hires VLK as the 2025 Committee's consultant, adopts suicide-prevention and Second Step programs and calls the May election

Fourteen action items passed 6-0. The business office was recognized with the Texas Honors Circle Award, one of 55 districts.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Feb. 17, 2014 meeting, as attached to the March 17, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Feb. 17, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 20, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board reconfigures the elementaries to kindergarten through fourth grade and McAnally Intermediate to fifth and sixth, 5-1, and seats the 2025 Committee

The mayor proclaimed Aledo Bearcat Football Day for the state champions. The superintendent's evaluation and contract were approved, and the foundation granted $90,595.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 20, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 17, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 20, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 15, 2014Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts Policy Update 98 and authorizes TASB to revise its local policies after a review session

Both votes were 7-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 15, 2014 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 17, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 15, 2014 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 16, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board accepts the 2012-2013 audit, $60,000 from the PTO and $90,585.88 from the education foundation, adopts the 2014-2015 calendar and hears capacity projections through 2023-24

The new superintendent presented his entry report; the safety team won a state award; a long-range planning committee was promised for January. Every vote was 5-0.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 16, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 20, 2014 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 16, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 3, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Board names Stephanie Adams principal of Vandagriff Elementary

The vote was 6-0 at an 8 a.m. special meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 3, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 3, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 20, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Two policy workshops in one evening with TASB's policy consultant

Policy development, the manual, and governance policies; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 20, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 20, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 18, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The superintendent lays out a timeline for moving fifth grade to McAnally as the board funds the school-finance coalition, resurfaces the stadium track and buys police vehicles

Every vote was 6-0. The education foundation received 52 grant requests totaling $147,247.64, and a board operating procedures review committee was formed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 18, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 16, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 18, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 21, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board reviews the superintendent evaluation process and discusses each of the new superintendent's goals

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 21, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 18, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 21, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 21, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2013-2014 campus plans and the guaranteed maximum price for the high school and Learning Center projects, hears a perfect 70 on School FIRST, and makes a contract-abandonment finding against a teacher

Every vote was 7-0. The demographer gave a ten-year forecast and House Bill 5's 84 sections were outlined; a Bell Helicopter partnership was previewed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 21, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 18, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 21, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 9, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Team of Eight training with Dr. Cathy Bryce

All seven trustees and the superintendent attended.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 9, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 18, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 9, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 16, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A half-hour session on the 2013-2014 board meeting calendar

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 16, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 16, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 16, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board rejects a 6.5-cent debt-rate increase and adopts a $1.4252 rate, 6-1, covering the debt shortfall from the general fund for one year

Enrollment stood at 4,878, up 176 against a forecast of 99. Sixteen class size waivers, Policy Update 97 and the appraisal district nominations also passed.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 16, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 16, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Sept. 10, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Thirteen speakers address the board at a town hall on the proposed tax rate

The CFO presented the proposal; the board took no action and thanked the community.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Sept. 10, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Oct. 21, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Sept. 10, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 26, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the 2013-2014 budget and the attendance-credit agreement and calls a town hall on the tax rate

Every vote was 7-0. The budget hearing ran from 7:03 to 7:41 p.m.; the rate itself waited for September.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 26, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 16, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 26, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 26, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

A pre-hearing session on the 2013-2014 general, child nutrition and debt service budgets

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 26, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Sept. 16, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 26, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Aug. 5, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Trustees weigh the debt service rate against area districts and decide to publish the appraisal district's maximum calculated rate

A letter to the community was to be drafted with two trustees' input. No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Aug. 5, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Aug. 19, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Aug. 5, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

June 19, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board hires Dr. Derek Citty as superintendent, 6-0, and signs his contract

A reception followed a twenty-minute meeting.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the June 19, 2013 meeting, as attached to the July 22, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, June 19, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

May 20, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Six trustees uphold the administration in a Level III grievance

The vote was 6-0. The minutes do not describe the grievance, and the Ledger does not characterize it.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the May 20, 2013 meeting, as attached to the June 17, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, May 20, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 23, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board selects six superintendent applicants and an alternate to interview

The vote was 7-0 after three hours in closed session; each trustee chose three interview questions.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 23, 2013 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 23, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 15, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

TASB's HR service presents a possible 2013-2014 compensation plan design

A training meeting; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 15, 2013 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 15, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

April 4, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board adopts the superintendent profile from community meetings and surveys, adding the word proactive

The vote was 6-0. Trustees asked about aptitude tests, interview length and getting the questions early.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the April 4, 2013 meeting, as attached to the May 20, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, April 4, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 28, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board reviews the search firm's contract and adjusts the superintendent search timeline

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 28, 2013 meeting, as attached to the April 15, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 28, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 18, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

TASB's search representative presents the superintendent search timeline

A training meeting; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 18, 2013 meeting, as attached to the April 15, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 18, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

March 4, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

At a 7 a.m. meeting, the board hires TASB's Executive Search Services to find a superintendent

The vote was 7-0 after a closed session on personnel.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the March 4, 2013 meeting, as attached to the April 15, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, March 4, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 14, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board sets its 2013 training topics

A training meeting; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 14, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 18, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 14, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Jan. 8, 2013Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

Three hours in closed session on security personnel and devices

No action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Jan. 8, 2013 meeting, as attached to the Feb. 18, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Jan. 8, 2013 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Dec. 17, 2012Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The board reviews the superintendent evaluation process and documentation

A training meeting; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Dec. 17, 2012 meeting, as attached to the Jan. 14, 2013 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Dec. 17, 2012 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Nov. 12, 2012Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The superintendent presents the first board operating procedure manual, for a December vote

A training meeting; no action was taken.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Nov. 12, 2012 meeting, as attached to the Dec. 17, 2012 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Nov. 12, 2012 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

July 11, 2011Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

School board names Dan Manning lone finalist for superintendent, 6-0

A five-minute meeting at 8 a.m. under President Joe Dearing Jr.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the July 11, 2011 meeting, as attached to the July 25, 2011 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, July 11, 2011 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Oct. 18, 2010Schools

Aledo ISD Board Room, 1008 Bailey Ranch Road

The oldest minutes on the record: a 2010 meeting under Superintendent Don Daniel with a bond update from Buford-Thompson

Five trustees adopted Policy Update 88 on consent. The text of the minutes ends mid-report.

Sources: Aledo ISD: minutes of the Oct. 18, 2010 meeting, as attached to the Nov. 15, 2010 agenda (BoardBook); Aledo ISD: agenda, Oct. 18, 2010 (BoardBook); Aledo ISD meetings on BoardBook

Parker County Commissioners Court

71 meetings

March 23County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court renews the county's Aledo library contract at $22,770

East Parker County items from the March 23, 2026, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, March 23, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, March 23, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

March 9County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves an Oncor pole across the county right of way on East Bankhead Drive

East Parker County items from the March 9, 2026, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, March 9, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, March 9, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Feb. 9County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves an FM 1187 design amendment and an initial offer for a Woodridge Drive parcel on the FM 5 project

East Parker County items from the Feb. 9, 2026, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Feb. 9, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Feb. 9, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Jan. 12County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court amends Aledo's sheriff patrol contract, posts Beall Dean Ranch incentive talks with no action, and receives Walsh Ranch Quail Valley plat notices

East Parker County items from the Jan. 12, 2026, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Jan. 12, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Jan. 12, 2026 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Dec. 8, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves final offers on two Champions Drive parcels for the East Bankhead Highway project

East Parker County items from the Dec. 8, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Dec. 8, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Dec. 8, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Nov. 24, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court receives notice of Morningstar North, 130 lots on 38.607 acres, and waives driveway distances for Bluejack Ranch Phase Two

East Parker County items from the Nov. 24, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 24, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Nov. 24, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Nov. 21, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

In a special session, the court hears a Parker County Public Utility Agency presentation from Freese & Nichols

The Nov. 21, 2025, special session; the presenters were Jessica Brown of Freese & Nichols and Mitchell Page.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 21, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Nov. 21, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Nov. 10, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court permits Zayo Group fiber lines along Aledo Iona, Muir and Bear Creek roads

East Parker County items from the Nov. 10, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 10, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Nov. 10, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Oct. 27, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court authorizes a $19,708,515 amended TxDOT funding agreement for Old Weatherford Road from FM 3325 to Coder

East Parker County items from the Oct. 27, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Oct. 27, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Oct. 27, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Oct. 13, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court signs the TxDOT funding agreement for FM 1187 from FM 5 to Aledo Iona Road, accepts a counter offer at 2 Dean Drive and a land donation on Old Weatherford Road

East Parker County items from the Oct. 13, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Oct. 13, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Oct. 13, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Sept. 22, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves dispatch and jail interlocals with Willow Park and a jail agreement with Aledo, and receives Walsh Ranch Quail Valley notices

East Parker County items from the Sept. 22, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Sept. 22, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Sept. 22, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Sept. 17, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

During budget deliberations, the court approves a road-improvement agreement with Willow Park and Precinct Four

East Parker County items from the Sept. 17, 2025, session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Sept. 17, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Sept. 17, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Sept. 8, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves dispatch and jail interlocals with Hudson Oaks

East Parker County items from the Sept. 8, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Sept. 8, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Sept. 8, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Aug. 25, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves the Bluejack Ranch Phase 1 plat, 95.888 acres off Highway 377 South, and accepts the executed Willow Park road agreement

East Parker County items from the Aug. 25, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Aug. 25, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Aug. 25, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Aug. 19, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

In its budget session the court approves the Aledo Public Library's $22,770 request

East Parker County items from the Aug. 19, 2025, budget session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Aug. 19, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Aug. 19, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Aug. 11, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court takes up the Willow Park road-repair interlocal and accepts Aledo's executed Underwood Road addendum

East Parker County items from the Aug. 11, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Aug. 11, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Aug. 11, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

July 28, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves a road-repair interlocal with the City of Aledo and addendums for Precinct Four

East Parker County items from the July 28, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, July 28, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, July 28, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

July 14, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves an Old Weatherford Road change order, moves to condemn a Hudson Oaks parcel for the Oakridge project, and approves Prairie Creek Business Park

East Parker County items from the July 14, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, July 14, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, July 14, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

June 23, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court rejects a counter offer for a Hudson Oaks parcel on the Oakridge Drive project and clears a La Madera lot in Annetta South's ETJ

East Parker County items from the June 23, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, June 23, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, June 23, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

June 9, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves the Aledo River Phase Two plat, 34.05 acres off Jenkins Road, with a right-of-way deed and letter of credit

East Parker County items from the June 9, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, June 9, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, June 9, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

May 27, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves market studies for initial offers on six parcels for the East Bankhead Highway widening from S Ranch House Road to FM 1187, and the Old Weatherford Road right-of-way acquisition

East Parker County items from the May 27, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, May 27, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, May 27, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

May 12, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court starts the Prairie Creek Business Park revision on East Bankhead Highway and grants driveway variances there and at Bear Creek North

East Parker County items from the May 12, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, May 12, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, May 12, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

April 28, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court begins the Bear Creek North revision, 7.52 acres off Bear Creek Road

East Parker County items from the April 28, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, April 28, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, April 28, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

March 10, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court approves the Sierra Vista Ph 1-B and La Dorada Ph 1A plats for Kelly Ranch Estates, 121.892 acres in Precinct Four

East Parker County items from the March 10, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, March 10, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, March 10, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Feb. 10, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court adopts a resolution for Willow Park strategic planning after the city's mayor and council present

East Parker County items from the Feb. 10, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Feb. 10, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Feb. 10, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Jan. 27, 2025County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court accepts Willow Park's executed ETJ resolution for East Bankhead Highway and approves an initial-offer study for a Hudson Oaks parcel on the Oakridge Road project

East Parker County items from the Jan. 27, 2025, regular session.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Jan. 27, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Jan. 27, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

Dec. 23, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Dec. 23, 2024: Executed Aledo Public Library Contract for fiscal year 2025; process of lowering the speed limit on Bankhead

East Parker County items from the Dec. 23, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Dec. 23, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Dec. 9, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Dec. 9, 2024: final plat for a subdivision to be known as Arber Acres consisting of

East Parker County items from the Dec. 9, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Dec. 9, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Nov. 25, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Nov. 25, 2024: annexation by Willow Park of a portion of Bankhead Hwy; Renewal contracts for East Parker County Library for

East Parker County items from the Nov. 25, 2024 open session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 25, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Nov. 12, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Nov. 12, 2024: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Aledo for Police Services for; Begin the revision process for a subdivision

East Parker County items from the Nov. 12, 2024 open session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 12, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Oct. 28, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Oct. 28, 2024: Renewal contracts for East Parker County Library for fiscal 2024/2025; preliminary plat for Rio Vista Phase 3 and

East Parker County items from the Oct. 28, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Oct. 28, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Oct. 15, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Oct. 15, 2024: Discuss/Approve TNT Fireworks in Hudson Oaks to conduct business for; Executed Agreement for Police Protection

East Parker County items from the Oct. 15, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Oct. 15, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Sept. 23, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Sept. 23, 2024: Engineering design and management services contract for FM 1187; Engineering design and management services

East Parker County items from the Sept. 23, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Sept. 23, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Sept. 9, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Sept. 9, 2024: Memorandum of Understanding with Aledo ISD Police Department, Aledo; Performance Bond for Maintenance for Prairie

East Parker County items from the Sept. 9, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Sept. 9, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Aug. 26, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Aug. 26, 2024: preliminary plat for a subdivision known as Arber Acres located in; Amendment for Bear Creek Ranch Phase 1

East Parker County items from the Aug. 26, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Aug. 26, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Aug. 12, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Aug. 12, 2024: Begin the revision process for a subdivision to be known as La Madera

East Parker County items from the Aug. 12, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Aug. 12, 2024 (Agenda Center)

July 22, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, July 22, 2024: Accept/Reject/Renew TB60 Old Weatherford Rd FM 3325 to Purple Thistle; Construction management and inspection

East Parker County items from the July 22, 2024 open session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, July 22, 2024 (Agenda Center)

July 8, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, July 8, 2024: Executed Second Addendum with City of Hudson Oaks for Dispatch; Interlocal for the Town of Annetta North for road

East Parker County items from the July 8, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, July 8, 2024 (Agenda Center)

June 24, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, June 24, 2024: Accept/Approve request for the City of Willow Park, Texas to extend; cancelation process for Lot 1, Block 7, Lot

East Parker County items from the June 24, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, June 24, 2024 (Agenda Center)

June 10, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, June 10, 2024: Discuss/Approve Request for the City of Willow Park, Texas to annex a; Accept/Reject/Renew TB RFQ PC24-01

East Parker County items from the June 10, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, June 10, 2024 (Agenda Center)

May 28, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, May 28, 2024: final revision for a subdivision known as Aledo River PH 1 consisting; Begin the cancelation process for Lot 1

East Parker County items from the May 28, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, May 28, 2024 (Agenda Center)

May 28, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, May 28, 2024: final revision for a subdivision known as Aledo River PH 1 consisting; Begin the cancelation process for Lot 1

East Parker County items from the May 28, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, May 28, 2024 (Agenda Center)

May 13, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, May 13, 2024: Court Consideration for Approval of Bond Program Engineering; Addendum No.5 with the Town of Annetta; final

East Parker County items from the May 13, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, May 13, 2024 (Agenda Center)

April 22, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, April 22, 2024: final revision for a subdivision known as Hear Creek Ranch PH 3; Begin the revision process for the subdivision

East Parker County items from the April 22, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, April 22, 2024 (Agenda Center)

April 8, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, April 8, 2024: Begin the revision process for the subdivision known as Bear Creek; final plat for the subdivision to be known as

East Parker County items from the April 8, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, April 8, 2024 (Agenda Center)

March 25, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, March 25, 2024: Begin the revision process for Bear Creek Phase 3 developed by; waiver for the groundwater study for Bear Creek

East Parker County items from the March 25, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, March 25, 2024 (Agenda Center)

March 11, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, March 11, 2024: Ongoing reporting of bond projects to Commissioners Court by Freese &; Begin the revision process for Bear Creek

East Parker County items from the March 11, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, March 11, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Feb. 12, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Feb. 12, 2024: preliminary plat for a subdivision to be known as Pecos River Ranch

East Parker County items from the Feb. 12, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Feb. 12, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Jan. 22, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Jan. 22, 2024: final plat for Lakeridge Ranches Addition consisting of 119.40 acres

East Parker County items from the Jan. 22, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Jan. 22, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Jan. 8, 2024County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Jan. 8, 2024: permit for SiEnergy Pipeline Installation on Kelly Road; updated map for the Town of Annetta North Town Limits and

East Parker County items from the Jan. 8, 2024 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Jan. 8, 2024 (Agenda Center)

Dec. 26, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Dec. 26, 2023: County Judge to sign the updated radio tower agreement with American

East Parker County items from the Dec. 26, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Dec. 26, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Dec. 11, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Dec. 11, 2023: Discuss economic development opportunity, 13801 Walsh Avenue, Fort; Release the letter of Credit for Maintenance

East Parker County items from the Dec. 11, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Dec. 11, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Nov. 27, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Nov. 27, 2023: Interlocal Agreement with Town of Annetta South for road repairs; Addendum with Town of Annetta South for road

East Parker County items from the Nov. 27, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 27, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Nov. 13, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Nov. 13, 2023: Review and execute resolution to allow Willow Park to annex a portion

East Parker County items from the Nov. 13, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 13, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Oct. 23, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Oct. 23, 2023: First Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Willow; Executed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement

East Parker County items from the Oct. 23, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Oct. 23, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Oct. 10, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Oct. 10, 2023: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Aledo for Police; Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of

East Parker County items from the Oct. 10, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Oct. 10, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Sept. 25, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Sept. 25, 2023: Interlocal Agreement with Hudson Oaks Municipal Court Services

East Parker County items from the Sept. 25, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Sept. 25, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Sept. 11, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Sept. 11, 2023: final revision process for Bear Creek Ranch consisting of 4.07 acres

East Parker County items from the Sept. 11, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Sept. 11, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Aug. 28, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Aug. 28, 2023: Release the Letter of Credit for Maintenance for Bear Creek Ranch; Interlocal Agreement with the City of Willow

East Parker County items from the Aug. 28, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Aug. 28, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Aug. 14, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Aug. 14, 2023: Addendum for the Town of Annetta for road repairs; Interlocal Agreement with Willow Park for road repairs

East Parker County items from the Aug. 14, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Aug. 14, 2023 (Agenda Center)

July 24, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, July 24, 2023: preliminary plat for a subdivision to be known as Rio Vista Addition

East Parker County items from the July 24, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, July 24, 2023 (Agenda Center)

July 24, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, July 24, 2023: preliminary plat for a subdivision to be known as Rio Vista Addition

East Parker County items from the July 24, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, July 24, 2023 (Agenda Center)

July 10, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, July 10, 2023: Notification of the revision for Aledo Middle School No. 2 Addition

East Parker County items from the July 10, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, July 10, 2023 (Agenda Center)

June 26, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, June 26, 2023: Addendum for road repairs with the Town of Annetta

East Parker County items from the June 26, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, June 26, 2023 (Agenda Center)

June 12, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, June 12, 2023: CCL 2 temporary lease of furniture for the Willow Park Annex; Notification of the revision for Boling Ranch

East Parker County items from the June 12, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, June 12, 2023 (Agenda Center)

May 8, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, May 8, 2023: Addendum for Hudson Oaks for road repairs; Interlocal and Addendum for road repairs with the City of Aledo and

East Parker County items from the May 8, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, May 8, 2023 (Agenda Center)

April 10, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, April 10, 2023: TxDot Advanced Funding Agreement related to IH20 Interchange at Walsh; Walsh Ranches Limited Partnership

East Parker County items from the April 10, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, April 10, 2023 (Agenda Center)

March 27, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, March 27, 2023: County Judge to execute the Donation Agreement with Walsh Ranches; Discussion regarding an interlocal agreement

East Parker County items from the March 27, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, March 27, 2023 (Agenda Center)

March 13, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, March 13, 2023: county judge to execute the Donation Agreement with Walsh Ranches; final revision process for the subdivision

East Parker County items from the March 13, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, March 13, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Feb. 13, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Feb. 13, 2023: Begin the revision process for the subdivision known as Bear Creek; Interlocal Agreement and Addendum for the

East Parker County items from the Feb. 13, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Feb. 13, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Jan. 9, 2023County

Parker County Courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Weatherford

Commissioners Court, Jan. 9, 2023: Signage at the temporary office space for CCL2 at Willow Park; Old Weatherford Road Property Owner: Geo Beggs

East Parker County items from the Jan. 9, 2023 regular session, as the minutes record them.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Jan. 9, 2023 (Agenda Center)

Planning and Zoning Commission

6 meetings

June 11Planning

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

Planning commission recommends a subdivision-process cleanup with a 20% maintenance bond and MH zoning for the Aledo mobile home park

The city-initiated rezoning of the 23.774-acre park at 124 Yates Circle brings it under the new district without any physical change to the community.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, June 11, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, June 11, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

May 14Planning

Aledo Council Chambers, 200 Old Annetta Road

A reconstituted planning commission elects Jessica Dobbins chair and gets its Planning 101 and open-meetings training

Three new commissioners and a new alternate took their seats after the council's May 7 appointments.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, May 14, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, May 14, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

April 9Planning

Aledo City Hall, 200 Old Annetta Road

Planning commission recommends the new manufactured-home district and the 103-lot Shaw Ranch preliminary plat

The district responds to Senate Bill 785, effective Sept. 1, 2026; Shaw Ranch's approval hinged on resolving access to an adjacent tract.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, April 9, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, April 9, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

March 12Planning

Aledo Community Center, 104 Robinson Court

Planning commission recommends C-3 zoning for 2 Dean Drive and hears why Aledo's traffic standard is stricter than TxDOT's

The 5.23-acre Mid-Park tract, home to Magnolia Learning Academy, was annexed in June 2025 under a development agreement that anticipated regional commercial zoning.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, March 12, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, March 12, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Feb. 12Planning

Aledo Community Center, 104 Robinson Court

Planning commission recommends pole-sign placard limits, downtown monument-sign criteria, and definitions that fold title and payday loans into cash-advance establishments

No one spoke at any of the three public hearings.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Feb. 12, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Feb. 12, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

Jan. 8Planning

Aledo Community Center, 104 Robinson Court

Planning commission backs the Mid-Park replat on Dean Drive and the open-space and dark-sky code changes

A tree-preservation amendment was pulled after the city attorney said it was outside the commission's purview.

Sources: City of Aledo: approved minutes, Jan. 8, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo: agenda, Jan. 8, 2026 (CivicClerk); City of Aledo meetings portal

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