Aledo ISD budget, bonds and tax rate: what the board adopted and when

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

After a recess from 7:34 to 7:43 p.m., Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld discussed the 2026-2027 budget and Deputy Superintendent Kim Raymond discussed staffing for 2026-2027. The board met in closed session from 8:33 to 9:24 p.m. on personnel, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter. 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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met June 15, 2026, with Trustees Forrest Collins, Laura Pace, Jeremy Pruett, Jim Scott, Lynn Morgan and David Lear present; Zachary Tarrant joined at 6:49 p.m. Collins announced the subcommittee assignments for the coming year: legislative, Lear, Collins and Scott; board operating procedures, Pace, Tarrant and Collins; bond progress and planning, Pruett, Lear and Tarrant; community relations, Morgan, Pruett and Tarrant; safety audit committee representatives, Collins and Morgan; strategic partners representatives, Pace, Morgan and Pruett; and budget, Lear, Morgan and Scott. Superintendent Susan Bohn urged families to register students and announced that Aledo High School and the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus won the 5A Texas Cup and finished runner-up for the 5A UIL Lone Star Cup for 2025-2026.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: purchases of IXL Learning language arts and math, Really Great Reading products and NWEA's MAP Growth assessments; the Teague Nall and Perkins contract for the Aledo Middle School and Early Childhood Academy parking and drives; one-year contract extensions with McLemore Building Maintenance for custodial services and Lawn Patrol for grounds; a Viva Railings proposal to upgrade and repair the Aledo Middle School cafeteria railing; new staffing positions for 2026-2027; an order authorizing the issuance of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, and delegating authority for their sale and delivery, presented by Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld and Josh McLaughlin of BOK Financial; Request for Qualifications 2604-05 engaging Patillo, Brown & Hill for the 2025-2026 audit; and naming the turf field at the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus Vierling Field on the retirement of the soccer coach. The consent agenda, also 7-0, included a renewal of the delivered-pizza proposal for child nutrition and an interlocal agreement with the Town of Annetta on use of a utility vehicle.

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

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

Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld discussed the 2026-2027 budget. The board met in executive session from 7:22 to 7:57 p.m. on personnel, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter, and adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

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

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

In communication items, Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey shared Cycle 3 professional learning community ratings; Summerhill discussed purchases of IXL Learning language arts and math, Really Great Reading products and NWEA's MAP Growth; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld introduced a TASB pay study specialist who presented the 2025-2026 pay systems review, gave a transportation update regarding Senate Bill 546, and reviewed the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 general fund budgets; and Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Caleb Bell discussed a Teague Nall and Perkins contract for evaluation, design and construction documents for the Aledo Middle School and Early Childhood Academy parking and drives, a one-year custodial extension with McLemore Building Maintenance and a one-year grounds extension with Lawn Patrol. The board recessed from 8:35 to 8:43 p.m. and met in executive session from 9:12 to 9:57 p.m. on the superintendent's performance update, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter.

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

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

Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld led a discussion of the 2026-2027 general fund budget. The board did not convene in executive session, and the workshop adjourned at 7:26 p.m.

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

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

Collins opened a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report, presented by Director of Assessment and Accountability Candace Summerhill; no member of the public commented. Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and Summerhill shared middle-of-year screener data; Moore discussed a potential iPad purchase for teachers; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld presented the 2026-2027 budget development process and calendar and a report of cooperative purchasing management fees and rebates; and Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Caleb Bell discussed two resolutions for March, one authorizing the donation of real property from the district to Parker County and one authorizing a drainage easement for highway purposes to the county. The board met in executive session from 7:38 to 8:29 p.m. on the superintendent's performance update, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter, and adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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

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

The board approved, each 6-0: the 2026-2027 district instructional calendar, presented by Director of Assessment and Accountability Candace Summerhill; wide area repeater system upgrades to improve district radio operability, presented by Chief of Police David Stevens; the purchase of staff computer upgrades, presented by Chief Technology Officer Brooks Moore; calling the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees election; and the annual financial audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2025, after Kent Willis of Patillo Brown & Hill reviewed the results and reported an unqualified opinion.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: the purchase of the Skyward student information and enterprise resource planning system, presented by Chief Technology Officer Brooks Moore; the purchase of a distributed antenna system and county-access police radios using Safe-Cycle grant funds, presented by Chief of Police David Stevens; Board Policy Update 126, the 27 local policies previewed in November; and an amendment to the 2025-2026 general fund budget.

In communication items, Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey shared daily impact walk data and reading and language arts staff gave an update; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld presented the School FIRST rating report and a general fund budget update; Director of Assessment and Accountability Candace Summerhill discussed the draft 2026-2027 instructional calendar; Stevens discussed wide area repeater system upgrades for radio operability; and Moore discussed a purchase of staff computers. The board met in executive session from 8:17 p.m. on the superintendent's performance update and evaluation instrument, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter, and adjourned at 9:08 p.m.

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

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

Walsh Elementary presented, and the board commended the Aledo High School Spanish II team, the month's Bearcats of Character, a National Merit semifinalist, five National Merit commended scholars, three AP Capstone diploma recipients and a new executive director of special programs. No one spoke during public comment. The consent agenda, approved 5-0, included an amendment to the T-TESS appraiser list, 2025-2026 general fund budget amendments and a new staffing recommendation.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session Aug. 25, 2025, with all seven trustees present: Forrest Collins, Zachary Tarrant, Harris, Jeremy Pruett, Scott, Lynn Morgan and David Lear. Collins opened the annual public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate; no member of the public participated.

On items presented by Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld, the board adopted the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, adopted the 2025-2026 tax rate, approved the final amended budgets for 2024-2025, and approved a resolution calling a portion of the district's Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, for redemption before maturity. Each passed 7-0. The minutes do not state the adopted rate or the budget amounts; those are in the district's budget documents.

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

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

Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld discussed the 2025-2026 budget, which the board adopted two weeks later. The board met in executive session twice, from 6:01 to 7:22 p.m. and from 8:20 to 8:43 p.m., on the superintendent's contract, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter. No action is recorded.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met June 16, 2025, with Trustees Forrest Collins, Zachary Tarrant, Jeremy Pruett, Jim Scott, Lynn Morgan and David Lear present. Two Aledo High School graduates headed to the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy led the pledges. Collins discussed subcommittee assignments for 2025-2026, including a new board budget subcommittee and expanding the strategic partners subcommittee to community involvement as a whole. Superintendent Susan Bohn marked the end of the school year, and Vice President David Lear reported on the impacts of the recently concluded 89th Legislative Session.

Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey shared Cycle 4 professional learning community data; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld discussed the 2024-2025 general fund and the draft 2025-2026 budget and a potential addendum to the Public Workers' Compensation Program agreement; and Chief Technology Officer Brooks Moore discussed annual technology license and warranty renewals. The board met in closed session from 7:55 p.m. on the superintendent's performance update, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter.

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

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

Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld discussed the 2024-2025 general fund budget and the draft 2025-2026 general fund budget. The board went into executive session at 7:54 p.m. on personnel, consultation with its attorney, real property and a student matter. 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

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

The consent agenda passed 7-0 and included the audit firm engagement letter for the 2024-2025 audit, cheerleader and dance uniform purchases for the high school and both middle schools, a McCall Elementary Ed-Flex Title I schoolwide waiver and a foreign exchange student waiver. The board then approved, each 7-0, the purchase of Really Great Reading products, NWEA's MAP Growth and IXL Learning language arts, math and real-time diagnostic, presented by Director of Assessment and Accountability Candace Summerhill, and additional staff positions for 2025-2026, presented by Deputy Superintendent Kim Raymond.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met March 17, 2025, with Trustees Forrest Collins, Zachary Tarrant, Jim Scott, Jennifer Taylor and David Lear present; Hoyt Harris joined at 6:03 p.m. Collins thanked Superintendent Susan Bohn for her leadership and discussed the district's budget work. Bohn previewed the end of the year for seniors, thanked the community for accommodating staff planning days, and encouraged residents to join the SilverCats program. Lear reported on the 89th Legislative Session and the education bills being discussed and their possible effect on the budget, and Tarrant reported on the ag barn addition and the Steve Wood Complex from the 2023 bond.

The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included a resolution on wage payments during emergency school closings. The board approved, each 6-0, the replacement of the Aledo Middle School stadium turf, presented by Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Chris Campbell, and the purchase of Chromebooks and an audio system upgrade for the Aledo High School auditorium, presented by Chief Technology Officer Brooks Moore.

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

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 Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Feb. 17, 2025, with Trustees Forrest Collins, Zachary Tarrant, Jeremy Pruett, David Lear, Jennifer Taylor and Jim Scott present. Superintendent Susan Bohn thanked the leadership team for its work even with budget cuts due to state funding shortfalls. Vice President David Lear reported on the 89th Legislative Session and said Bohn and several trustees would travel to Austin the next day to share the district's priorities and concerns about public education funding with area legislators. Trustee Zachary Tarrant said construction on the ag barn would be complete soon, with students and programs moving in the following week, and discussed the district's recent land acquisitions for future facilities.

Reading language arts staff gave a curriculum update and Summerhill shared middle-of-year assessment data; Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Chris Campbell updated the 2023 bond projects and previewed replacing the Aledo Middle School stadium turf; and Chief Technology Officer Brooks Moore previewed purchases of Chromebooks, air conditioning units for technology networking closets, an auditorium audio upgrade and uninterrupted power supplies. An executive session on the superintendent's performance update was posted.

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

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

The board approved, each 6-0, the annual financial audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2024, after its presentation by Kent Willis of Pattillo, Brown & Hill, and the calling of the May 3, 2025, Board of Trustees election, both presented by Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session Aug. 26, 2024, with Trustees Forrest Collins, Hoyt Harris, Zachary Tarrant, Jeremy Pruett, Jim Scott and David Lear present. Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld reviewed the proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate, and Collins opened a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. that drew no speakers and closed at 6:37 p.m.

The board adopted the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, approved a resolution calling a portion of the district's Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016, for redemption before maturity, adopted the 2024-2025 tax rate, and approved the final amended budgets for 2023-2024, each 6-0. The minutes do not state the adopted rate or the budget amounts. Husfeld also discussed upcoming changes to the Tarrant Appraisal District's appraisal process. Executive session items were posted, and the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: technology annual license and warranty renewals, presented by Executive Director of Technology Brooks Moore; safety improvements to the Aledo High School lab and a custodial contract amendment for Lynn McKinney Elementary, presented by Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Chris Campbell; Board Policy Update 123, 13 local policies covering board training, conflict-of-interest disclosures, emergency plans, commissioned peace officers, contracts, leaves, employee and student grievances, homebound instruction, instructional and library materials, and public complaints; the 2024 summer board policy review of six policies including the annual operating budget, graduation, transfers and nonschool use of facilities; and vendor lists for multiple requests for proposal.

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