Morningstar: the record on the subdivision north of Aledo

Commissioners Court receives notice of Morningstar North, 130 lots on 38.607 acres, and waives driveway distances for Bluejack Ranch Phase Two

The Parker County Commissioners Court met in regular session Nov. 24, 2025. Under Precinct 4 plats, the court approved a waiver for driveway distances for Bluejack Ranch Phase Two on a motion by Commissioner Hale seconded by Commissioner Conley, and received notification of the Morningstar North phase, 38.607 acres with 130 lots inside Fort Worth's extraterritorial jurisdiction, developed by Pape-Dawson, LLC, in Precinct Four, notification only.

Sources: Parker County: minutes, Nov. 24, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County: agenda, Nov. 24, 2025 (Agenda Center); Parker County Agenda Center

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Sept. 18, 2017, with six trustees present once Jennifer Loftin and Dr. David Tillman arrived. In a work session, Executive Director of Professional Development and Accountability Denise Dugger gave an overview of the 2017 accountability system, and each principal discussed their campus's strengths, challenges and plans. Stuard Elementary presented. Superintendent Derek Citty discussed the Morningstar and Walsh developments and a draft list of bond presentations and town halls. Loftin reported $2,000 in September fast cash grants; Tillman reported the Community Partners had given more than $6,000 in gift certificates to new teachers; Bobby J. Rigues reported on legislative charges after Hurricane Harvey; and Citty showed the supplies the district's campuses had collected for West Orange-Cove ISD. There were no public comments.

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

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

After an executive session on officer qualifications, the board elected Jay Stringer president, 7-0, and Harris vice president, 7-0; a nomination of Forrest Collins for secretary failed 2-5, and Jennifer Loftin was elected secretary, 5-2. Superintendent Derek Citty updated the Walsh and Morningstar developments. Loftin reported a $7,000 robotics grant from the education foundation, and Bobby J. Rigues reported on House Bill 21 and vouchers. Three residents spoke, on the cultural inclusiveness plan and the bond committee's scope.

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

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

Tim Fleet and Kim Gill of Morningstar Development reported on lots, construction, the amenities center and pools; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld and Buford Thompson Construction updated Elementary No. 5 and presented the budget calendar; Executive Director Denise Dugger reported the district's accreditation status as Met Standard; Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney presented the first-year evaluation of the 2015-2018 strategic plan; Director of Student Services and Safety Scott Kessel updated the School Health Advisory Council's cultural awareness plan; and the board decided that no candidate may use the district's Bearcat logo in a board election.

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

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

After a recess, the board approved, each 4-0: localized Policy Update 102; the order authorizing Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2015A, with sale parameters, a bond purchase contract and an official statement; the best-value proposal for controlled entries at Vandagriff Elementary, Stuard Elementary, McAnally Intermediate and Aledo Middle School; the Coder schematic design; Rigues as TASA/TASB delegate with Tillman as alternate; storage area network equipment; and the nomination of Dr. Ann Calahan to the TASB board's Region 11 Position D. After an executive session from 10:30 p.m. to 12:38 a.m. on July 21, it authorized the superintendent to proceed as discussed on the Morningstar development's water and sewer easement request, 4-0, and approved Jake Bean as Aledo Middle School assistant principal, 4-0. The meeting adjourned at 12:39 a.m.

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

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 Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met April 20, 2015, with all seven trustees present. McAnally Intermediate's principal, Bob Harmon, and students presented the new Students With A Purpose service club with 70 members, and the board thanked Harmon for his leadership with a standing ovation. Superintendent Derek Citty previewed town halls, the candidate forum, the Lions Club bond presentation and the May 9 election, reported Title I compliance, and listed weekend storm damage. Tim Fleet and Kim Gill of Morningstar Development Group presented their housing development. The board recognized the state debate team, an FFA student, a state powerlifter and state band soloists. Hoyt Harris reported the Bearcats and Boots gala raised $175,000 and would move to the Worthington. Bobby J. Rigues reported on TASB's policy language on trustees and board members. Three residents spoke, on teacher salaries, writing instruction and the boys basketball program.

The consent agenda passed 7-0. Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney reported on the teacher and parent surveys; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld presented the fund balance report, a Fitch rating on the 2015 refunding, and the refunding's savings as prepared by BOSC, Inc. A Morningstar Development 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

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

The board approved, each 6-0: Kirk, Richardson & Poole, P.C. as auditor for the Aug. 31, 2014 audit; AUI Special Projects Group, LLC for site improvements at McAnally Intermediate; a network cabling and electronics contract for the Aledo Learning Center; and a letter from the superintendent to the Fort Worth City Council asking consideration of the district's concerns with the Morningstar development agreement. After an executive session from 9:35 to 11:07 p.m., it approved a math specialist, 6-0, and adjourned at 11:09 p.m.

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

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 Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met April 21, 2014, with six trustees present. The Daniel Ninth Grade principal presented Capturing Kids' Hearts. Superintendent Derek Citty updated the 2025 Committee, and Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney introduced the new human resources director. The board commended 115 state band students, state debate and cosmetology students, and a coach's Henderson State award. A resident spoke about the Fort Worth City Council's coming discussion of the Morningstar development. The consent agenda passed 6-0.

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