Aledo Middle School on the record: renovations, additions and the 2019 bond

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

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

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 Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Dec. 16, 2025, with all seven trustees present. The Aledo High School choir performed a holiday song. President Forrest Collins thanked parents and volunteers and congratulated the varsity football team and the programs that make up the game-day experience; co-chairs of the Aledo Growth Committee updated the board on its work. Vandagriff Elementary and Aledo Middle School presented, and the board commended Vandagriff's fifth-grade team, the month's Bearcats of Character, an Nfinity All-American athlete, the Ladycat volleyball team as UIL state bronze medalists, academic all-state honorees in cross country and volleyball, and the district's A rating in the School FIRST financial integrity system.

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

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

McKinney Elementary presented, and the board commended the campus's fourth-grade team, the month's Bearcats of Character, the Aledo High School choir as a TMEA invited choir, the Aledo Middle School Honor Winds for third place in the TMEA 3C honor band state contest and a national win in the 2025 National Wind Band Honors contest, the Aledo Middle School Symphonic Winds and McAnally Middle School Honor Band for Citation of Excellence awards, the Aledo High School Wind Ensemble for third place in the TMEA 5A honor band state contest, the percussion ensemble as a TMEA invited ensemble, the Bearcat Regiment as Class 5A state marching band championship qualifiers, the boys cross country state qualifiers including a third-place individual medalist, the girls cross country state bronze medalists including a second-place individual medalist, and four Circle of Greatness honorees.

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

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

Annetta Elementary presented on its Character House leaders. The board commended the Aledo Middle School vertical math team, the month's Bearcats of Character, four Circle of Greatness honorees, the first Aledo High School CTE Aviation students to earn FAA commercial drone pilot certificates, UIL journalism qualifiers and the yearbook's Gold Star, a VASE state champion, state qualifiers in golf, tennis and track and field including a state bronze in the 1,600, a swim and dive Super Elite team selection, academic all-state athletes, a robotics team's 10th-place state finish, and HOSA state qualifiers including a clinical nursing gold medalist. Members of the public spoke during public comment.

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

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

Walsh Elementary presented, and the board commended McCall Elementary's second-grade team, the month's Bearcats of Character, district art show winners, powerlifting state qualifiers, Business Professionals of America state qualifiers, an academic all-state basketball player, the 2024-2025 Teacher Leader Cohort, a new principal of Aledo Middle School and a new director of human resources. Twenty-three members of the community spoke during public comment on non-agenda items.

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

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

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

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

Coder Elementary presented, and the board commended the district's Superior rating in the School FIRST financial integrity system for 2023-2024, the month's Bearcats of Character, the McAnally and Aledo Middle School bands as national winners and Citation of Excellence recipients through the Foundation for Music Education, with McAnally also TMEA State 2C Honor Band runner-up, the Aledo High School band's fifth-place finish at the UIL state marching contest, the percussion ensemble's international competition win, the choir's national award, ag advocacy state qualifiers, the Ladycat volleyball team as state bronze medalists, academic all-state honorees, and Stuard Elementary's kindergarten team.

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

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

The Early Childhood Academy and Aledo Middle School presented. The board commended the month's Bearcats of Character, the boys cross country state qualifiers, the girls cross country state bronze medalists, and Walsh Elementary's third-grade team. One community member spoke during public comment. The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included class size waivers and vendor lists for Requests for Proposal 2410-14, 2410-15 and 2410-16.

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

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

Aledo Middle School presented. The board commended a National Merit semifinalist, seven National Merit commended students and the high school's AP World History team. The consent agenda, approved 5-0, included a class size waiver and a replacement appointee to the School Health Advisory Committee.

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

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

The board also approved the 2022-2023 Student Code of Conduct, presented by Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney; a furniture purchase for Aledo Middle School and a contingency allowance expenditure authorization for the 2019 bond project at McAnally Middle School, presented by Husfeld and Director of Construction and Facilities Tyler Boswell; and, after Superintendent Susan Bohn discussed the district's demographic projections, the purpose and charge of the 2022-2023 Aledo Growth Committee. Each passed 7-0. An executive session on the superintendent's end-of-year evaluation was posted.

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

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 board approved the 2022-2023 compensation plan, 6-0; Collins left at 8:42 p.m. It then approved, each 5-0, adoption of the Health I curriculum presented by Executive Director of Student Services Scott Kessel, the purchase of student Chromebooks, new staffing recommendations for 2022-2023, and a contingency allowance expenditure authorization for the 2019 bond project at Aledo Middle School.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session April 26, 2022, with President Hoyt Harris and Trustees David Lear, Jennifer Taylor, Turner and Forrest Collins present. On an item presented by Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld and Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell, the board approved a change order for the 2019 bond project at Aledo Middle School, 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

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

The board approved, each 6-0: instructional materials for McAnally Middle School; technology purchases for 2022-2023; Phase II of the 2015 bond campus controlled entries project; Drew Consulting Services Inc. as abatement consultant and HP EnviroVision as abatement contractor for the Early Childhood Academy project; playground equipment for the academy; an increased scope and cost for the Aledo Middle School abatement work; flooring materials, a contingency allowance expenditure authorization and cafeteria furniture for Aledo Middle School; and additional staffing for 2022-2023.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: the purchase of student Chromebooks; performing arts equipment and furniture for McAnally Middle School and Aledo Middle School; the competitive sealed proposal bid for the 2019 bond project converting Vandagriff Elementary School to the Early Childhood Academy; and the purchase of school activity buses.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: furniture for McAnally Middle School and the new Vandagriff Elementary School; contingency allowance expenditure authorizations for the 2019 bond project at Annetta Elementary; and technology purchases for McAnally Middle School and Aledo Middle School.

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

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

Aledo Middle School and Walsh Elementary presented. The board commended the band and visual ensemble as Class 5A UIL state marching contest finalists in seventh place, the boys cross country team's 13th-place state finish, a national FFA agriscience fair winner, journalism award winners, a national student council adviser nominee and Circle of Greatness honorees. Collins and Loftin left at 6:58 p.m.; the consent agenda, including a replacement appointee to the School Health Advisory Council, passed 5-0.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: the 2021-2022 district and campus improvement plans; the nomination of Sterling Naron to the Parker County Appraisal District board; a Tri-County Electric Cooperative electric line easement and right of way for power at Bearcat Park; technology license and warranty renewals; a right-of-way easement and a pedestrian access easement with the City of Fort Worth; and furniture for Aledo Middle School. After an executive session on the superintendent's performance update, contract and evaluation instrument, it accepted the revised superintendent's contract, 7-0.

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

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

The board approved, each 6-0: the 2021-2022 School Health Advisory Council members; a resolution on extended COVID-19 leave during the pandemic, after the administration noted that the template in the public board book had wrongly stated that personal leave must be exhausted first and that the leave would be available immediately to staff with a positive COVID-19 test for themselves or a member of their household; and network equipment for Aledo Middle School, McAnally Middle School and the new Vandagriff Elementary.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Aug. 16, 2021, with all seven trustees present. Superintendent Susan Bohn said the district would monitor COVID-19's effect on operations and adjust through the year. Forrest Collins reported on the special legislative session, and Jessica Brown on the challenges and successes at the Aledo Middle School renovation and the new Annetta Elementary. The board welcomed a fine arts coordinator and a Daniel Ninth Grade assistant principal. Community members spoke on agenda and non-agenda items.

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

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

The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included the district's contracts with the Region 11 Education Service Center. The board then approved, each 6-0: Really Great Reading products; turf conversions and replacements for the Aledo High School and Daniel Ninth Grade fields, presented with Athletic Director Steve Wood; 2020-2021 general fund and debt service fund budget amendments; cafeteria furniture for Aledo High School; the engagement of Pattillo, Brown & Hill LLC for the 2020-2021 audit; math and English language arts and reading curriculum materials for Annetta Elementary; a cost increase for certified material testing by CMJ Engineering on the Annetta Elementary project; an Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC easement and right of way for the Aledo Middle School project; and 2021-2022 staffing adjustments.

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

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

The consent agenda, approved 7-0, included the instructional materials TEKS certification. The board approved, each 7-0: furniture, fine arts equipment and furniture for Aledo Middle School; library and media center materials for Annetta Elementary; a commissioning agent and a test-and-balance contractor for the McAnally Middle School and Aledo Middle School projects; and 2021-2022 staffing adjustments.

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

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

Aledo Middle School presented. The board commended four Circle of Greatness honorees, two TMEA all-state band members, the 2020 football team as Class 5A Division II state champions, the district's 10th state title, and UIL swimming and diving state finalists, and heard a National Youth Art Month presentation. Members of the community spoke. Bohn discussed the district's vaccination efforts and its COVID-19 protocols, and Executive Director of Student Services Scott Kessel presented case numbers.

The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included the 2021-2022 instructional calendar, a missed school days waiver, a pre-kindergarten curriculum adoption, 2021-2022 administrative contracts and the district's literacy, mathematics and college, career and military readiness goals. The board approved, each 6-0: new staffing recommendations for 2021-2022; technology equipment for Annetta Elementary and enrollment growth; furniture, an abatement consultant and contractor for the Aledo Middle School project, and playground equipment for Annetta Elementary; and a resolution nominating Superintendent Susan Bohn for the TASB Superintendent of the Year award. Two posted items on declaring a reduction in force due to a program change ended with no action after Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney said the administration would instead propose changing the Latin program, moving the teacher from full time to part time and potentially to a virtual position, given declining enrollment.

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

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

Attendance Zone Committee co-chairs Peter Healey and Cynthia Llewellyn presented preliminary elementary (2021-2022) and middle school (2022-2023) attendance zone maps for board and community comment. The board then approved, each 7-0: a third-party materials testing consultant for the McAnally Middle School and Aledo Middle School projects; the guaranteed maximum price for the Aledo Middle School additions and renovations with Imperial Construction Inc.; a revision to policy EIC(Local); and a resolution on wage payments during the emergency school closing.

Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and Director of Assessment and Accountability Candace Summerhill reviewed middle-of-year data and presented the 2019-2020 Texas Academic Performance Report at a public hearing; Director of Construction and Facilities Tyler Boswell and Director of Communication Mercedes Mayer updated the 2019 bond projects and their public communication; Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney gave the first read of the 2021-2022 calendar; and staff previewed technology and furniture for Annetta Elementary and Aledo Middle School.

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

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

Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and campus teams reported on the professional learning community institute; Director of Construction and Facilities Tyler Boswell updated Elementary School No. 6, Middle School No. 2, Aledo Middle School, McAnally Intermediate and Vandagriff; Bond Progress Committee president Matt Morris and a second committee member reported, with equity between the two middle schools as a priority; Bohn and President Hoyt Harris reviewed policy CW(Local) on naming facilities and the board discussed ideas for the new schools; and Bohn presented a draft attendance-zone planning process built around a committee of trustee appointees and applicants. After an executive session at 9 p.m., the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.

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

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

Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell said a pre-proposal meeting and site visit for Elementary School No. 6 was set for the next day, with the aim of bringing a contractor to the board on Oct. 5, 2020, and starting long-lead items early; Aledo Middle School renovation bids were due Jan. 26, 2021, with construction planned for February 2021; and Middle School No. 2 bids were due in December 2020 with construction planned for January 2021. Superintendent Susan Bohn described the district's work with the Town of Annetta on review of utility facilities and the public roadway on the Elementary School No. 6 tract, with the town's final review expected that week. The board convened in executive session at 7 p.m., returned at 10:25 p.m. and adjourned.

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

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

After presentations by Shannon Bearden of Huckabee Architects, the board approved the schematic designs for Middle School No. 2 and for Aledo Middle School, each 7-0. It also approved, each 7-0: authorizing Director of Technology Brooks Moore to certify the district's compliance with House Bill 3834's cybersecurity training requirements; Lone Star Furnishings, LLC proposals for phase 2 furniture at Coder, Stuard and McCall elementaries under the 2019 bond; Varsity Spirit Fashion quotes for high school and middle school cheerleader and dance uniforms; and the engagement of the law firm Sneed, Vine & Perry, P.C. Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and instructional specialists reviewed professional learning community progress, and Director of Construction and Facilities Tyler Boswell gave a timeline of architect meetings. After an executive session from 8:25 to 9:20 p.m., the meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: the engagement of Kirk & Richardson, P.C. for the audit of the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2020; the E-Rate resolution for 2020-2021 with Netsync Network Solutions' proposal; and Fred J. Miller, Inc.'s quote for new Aledo High School band uniforms in the amount of $183,180. Bohn said a June 11 workshop would take up fall reopening; Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and specialists reviewed professional learning community progress and the inaugural i3 cohort; Kessel gave the School Health Advisory Council's annual report; Trent Smith of Templeton Demographics presented the spring 2020 demographic update and COVID-19's effect on projections; and Kessel and Crissey presented a shared-space plan for Aledo Middle School and McAnally Intermediate.

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

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

Cabinet members gave operational updates on the building closure; Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey presented instructional data through March 13 and Coder Elementary's kindergarten team; Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell reported Elementary School No. 6 in design development and the Aledo Middle School, Middle School No. 2, McAnally conversion and Vandagriff early childhood projects in schematic design; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld reported on COVID-19's potential effect on the 2020-2021 budget and presented the fund balance report; and Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney previewed the 18 policies in Board Policy Update 114. After a recess and an executive session from 8:55 to 10:17 p.m., the meeting adjourned at 10:19 p.m.

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

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

Aledo Middle School presented. The board commended the high school wind ensemble as a national winner in the Foundation for Music Education's Mark of Excellence project, all-region jazz band members, the middle school Honor Winds, the Bearcat Regiment's ninth place at the UIL state marching contest, and the cross country team's state results including first- and second-place individual finishes and a sixth-place boys team. A resident spoke about a grievance, and the district's nominee to the appraisal district board spoke on that item. The consent agenda, approved 7-0, included the textbook committee for grades 9-12 English language arts adoption.

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

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

Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld and Director of Construction and Facilities Tyler Boswell told the board that water damage had made part of the gym floor at the Aledo Middle School multi-purpose center unsafe for use, and the board accepted Ponder Company, Inc.'s proposal to replace the floor for a not-to-exceed amount of $102,320.00, 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 a.m.

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

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

After a recess, the board approved, each 7-0: Tri-Lam Roofing and Waterproofing Inc.'s proposals for roof repairs at the administration building, the security and technology building, the learning center, the high school, the Bearcat Stadium press box, the field house, the ninth grade campus, Aledo Middle School, McAnally Intermediate and the Coder, McCall, Stuard and Vandagriff elementaries with 2015 bond funds; Gladiator Fence Company, LLC's proposals for district-wide fence repair and replacement; 2019-2020 child nutrition meal price increases; and Heinemann reading products for grades K-2 not to exceed $90,000.00. After a closed session on a Level 3 hearing, the board voted 7-0 to deny the grievance filed April 17, 2019, then met in a second executive session until 10:40 p.m. with no action. The meeting adjourned at 10:44 p.m.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session July 2, 2019, at 8 a.m. with President Hoyt Harris and Trustees Jessica Brown, Jennifer Taylor and David Lear present. Without convening in executive session, the board approved Superintendent Susan Bohn's recommendation to hire Michael Diaz as assistant principal at Aledo Middle School, 4-0, and adjourned at 8:02 a.m.

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

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 consent agenda, approved 7-0, included the policy revision to BBF(Local) on board member ethics and revisions under Update 112. The board approved, each 7-0: the engagement letter with Kirk & Richardson, P.C. for the audit of the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 2019; a resolution extending the bank depository contract with First Financial Bank for the 2019-2021 biennium; and Tri-Lam Roofing & Waterproofing Inc.'s proposal for code-compliance-level accessibility points at Vandagriff, Stuard and Coder elementaries, Aledo Middle School, the learning center and the high school with 2015 bond funds.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees held a workshop June 12, 2019, with President Hoyt Harris, Secretary Forrest Collins, Vice President Jennifer Loftin and Trustees Jennifer Taylor and David Lear present; Julie Turner joined at 6:05 p.m. After a brief executive session on two assistant principal candidates, the board approved Superintendent Susan Bohn's recommendation to hire Karen May as assistant principal at McAnally Intermediate, 6-0; Bohn said no one would be recommended for the Aledo Middle School position at that time.

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

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

Bohn reported the Bearcat Growth Committee had toured Walsh Elementary and would tour Aledo Middle School and Vandagriff Elementary on March 28; Josh McLaughlin of BOK Financial Securities presented the district's debt position, bond capacity analysis and the conversion of variable rate bonds; Crissey presented the K-8 reading materials the adoption committee recommended; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld and Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell updated 2015 bond expenditures; Director of Technology Brooks Moore discussed a firewall upgrade; and Executive Director Scott Kessel outlined the GPA and class rank policy review. After an executive session from 8:45 to 9:35 p.m., the meeting adjourned.

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

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 Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Jan. 22, 2019, with all seven trustees present. Aledo Middle School presented. The board marked School Board Recognition Month, honored a Texas horse judging high-point individual and the football team as Class 5A Division II state champions, drew ten teachers for fall-semester attendance awards, and accepted an $80,000 donation from the Aledo ISD Parent Teacher Organization. After a ten-minute closed session, it approved Superintendent Susan Bohn's recommendation to hire Steve Wood as athletic director, 7-0. A resident spoke about plans for Phase II of the Walsh development.

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

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 Aledo ISD Board of Trustees held a district growth and facilities planning workshop Oct. 17, 2018, at the Aledo Middle School library with all seven trustees present. The board toured Aledo Middle School and Vandagriff Elementary; Templeton Demographics updated the district's growth; BOK Financial Advisors updated its financial status and debt forecast; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld updated 2015 bond expenditures and information on the 2017 bond package; and Superintendent Susan Bohn discussed preliminary planning for the bond process. The workshop adjourned at 9:36 p.m.

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: discontinuing the 2018-2019 extension of the district strategic plan and adopting the 2018-2019 instructional focus as the foundation of the district's work for the year, on Bohn's recommendation; two new positions, a trainer at Aledo Middle School and an administrative assistant; NWEA's proposal for MAP Growth K-2, MAP Growth in math, reading and language, and MAP Skills; adoption of the 2018-2019 revenues and appropriations budgets for the general, child nutrition and debt service funds; a resolution calling a portion of the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2007, for redemption before maturity; the 2018-2019 tax rate, whose amount the minutes do not state; and the final amended budget for 2017-2018.

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

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

After an executive session from 8:03 to 9:54 p.m. that included board member and superintendent duties, the board approved Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney's recommendation to hire Kerry Cooper as assistant principal at Walsh Elementary, April Riley as assistant principal at McCall Elementary and Dennis Hearn as assistant principal at Aledo Middle School, 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Oct. 16, 2017, with all seven trustees present once Vice President Hoyt Harris arrived at 6:11 p.m. In a work session, Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney presented the campus improvement plans, Superintendent Derek Citty discussed appraisal district nominations, President Jay Stringer set the superintendent evaluation for a Jan. 16, 2018, special meeting, and Bobby J. Rigues explained TASB's Culture of Voting resolution. Aledo Middle School's robotics and aerospace students demonstrated a drone and a winning battlebot. Citty reported on his bond presentations and invited trustees to an Oct. 17 town hall at McAnally Intermediate, and reviewed his 2017 goals. The board commended a National Merit semifinalist and two band honorees. Jennifer Loftin reported $4,000 in October fast cash grants and 72 innovative teaching grant applications; Rigues reported on House Bill 1566 training and Hurricane Harvey's effect on districts. There were no public comments.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met April 18, 2017, with all seven trustees present once David Davis and Dr. David Tillman arrived. In a work session, Superintendent Derek Citty said he would recommend a 2017 bond steering committee as the 2025 plan's milestones approached; Athletic Director Tim Buchanan answered questions on the scoreboard's warranty, training and revenue; and Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld answered questions on the electricity contract. Aledo Middle School's journalism students presented, and the board recognized the UIL policy debate team. Citty reported FEMA training in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and Forrest Collins showed pictures of Mansfield ISD's agriculture science facility and Granbury ISD's CTE facility. Education foundation executive director Shawn Callaway reported the Bearcats and Boots gala netted $240,000 to date and $25,000 raised toward the June 9 golf tournament. Two residents spoke, on teacher salaries and a graduation.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met June 20, 2016, with five trustees present. Special programs staff presented the PALS and ACES programs. Superintendent Derek Citty recognized Mandy Musselwhite as the new Aledo Middle School principal, drew ten teachers for $250 attendance awards, reported the commissioner's decision on the STAAR testing vendor's misplaced test information, and said he would gather information on Districts of Innovation. Bearcat Academy certificates were presented. President Jay Stringer reported on the June 9 board goals workshop, and Citty reported a hole in one at the Don R. Daniel Golf Classic on the hole Mr. Daniel had aced. Bobby J. Rigues reported on an advocacy conference in Washington, D.C. A resident spoke on School Priority Month.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session June 9, 2016, at 6:18 p.m. with six trustees present. After an executive session from 6:19 to 6:58 p.m., the board approved Mandy Musselwhite as principal of Aledo Middle School, 6-0, and the purchase of dry erase boards including installation, 6-0. President Jay Stringer then led trustees in developing board goals in five areas: communication and advocacy; growth; curriculum and House Bill 5; budget; and Team of Eight, superintendent evaluation and framework, with goal statements to follow for review. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Jan. 11, 2016, with all seven trustees present. Aledo Middle School's STEM Challenge Team reported first place in the Bell Helicopter STEM Challenge in its second year. Superintendent Derek Citty announced a Jan. 19 bond committee meeting, a Feb. 10 Make Education a Priority event and a meeting with new Education Commissioner Mike Morath, and drew ten teachers for $250 attendance awards. The board recognized cross country academic all-state students and marked School Board Appreciation Month. President Jay Stringer reported full trustee participation in a February Superintendent Academy in Beaumont. Hoyt Harris reported the education foundation awarded almost $160,000 in teacher grants. There were no public comments.

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