Vandagriff Elementary and the Early Childhood Academy: two buildings, one name, on the record

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

The Early Childhood Academy and Aledo Learning Center presented, and the board commended the high school's Pre-AP Geometry team, the month's Bearcats of Character, four Circle of Greatness honorees, the colorguard's North Texas Colorguard Association silver medal, a UIL theatrical design state qualifier, four students admitted to service academies, a student with K-12 perfect attendance, state qualifiers in golf, track and field and tennis, academic all-state honorees, two new leadership team members, and Derek Vierling for establishing the district's soccer program and 25 years of service. Members of the public spoke during public comment.

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

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

The board approved, each 5-0: Board Policy Update 125, covering the duties of board officers, board and advisory committees, academic achievement, school safety transfers and attendance for credit; the 2025-2026 campus and district improvement plans; an interlocal agreement with the Town of Annetta on Flock security systems; district fiber optic cabling upgrades; temporary construction, public access, drainage and permanent slope easements for the Old Weatherford Road improvement project; Request for Proposal 2505-07 for serving line and kitchen equipment replacement at Vandagriff Elementary; and a school bus order using 2023 bond program funds.

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 calendar as the ag barn nears completion, land is acquired for future facilities, and trustees head to Austin

Vandagriff Elementary and McAnally Middle School presented, and the board commended McKinney Elementary's third-grade team, the month's Bearcats of Character, TMEA All-State choir and band members, the district's recognition as a Career and Technical Association of Texas CTE District of Distinction, the Region 11 Assistant Principal of the Year from McCall Elementary, a new chief of police and director of safety and security, and four Circle of Greatness honorees.

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

Aledo High School and the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus presented, and the board commended the month's Bearcats of Character and Vandagriff Elementary's third-grade team. The consent agenda, including class size waivers, passed 6-0.

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 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 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

Vandagriff Elementary presented on its ambassador program, a campus newspaper and student service projects. The board marked School Board Recognition Month and commended TMEA All-State choir and band members, the 2023 Class 5A Division I state champion football team and its academic all-state athletes, and Coder Elementary's third-grade team. The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included a revised interlocal agreement with the City of Hudson Oaks.

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

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

Annetta Elementary and the Aledo Learning Center presented. The board commended the Bearcat Regiment and visual ensemble as UIL Class 5A state marching qualifiers, the band program's Earl D. Irons Program of Distinction and Foundation for Music Education awards for the high school wind ensemble, symphonic band and both middle school bands, the girls cross country team as state silver medalists and the boys team's 10th-place state finish, four Circle of Greatness honorees and Vandagriff Elementary's first-grade team. Community members spoke during public comment.

The board approved, each 6-0: the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, presented by Assistant Superintendent Ingia Saxton; security cameras purchased with 2023 bond funds, presented by Executive Director of Technology Brooks Moore; acoustical panels for the Vandagriff Elementary gymnasium; playground equipment for Lynn McKinney Elementary from the 2023 bond and for Stuard Elementary from 2023 bond maintenance funds, presented by Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Chris Campbell; and the charge and purpose of the 2024 Attendance Zone Committee. It voted 6-0 to cast all of the district's votes for Sterling Naron for the Parker County Appraisal District board and took no action on the Tarrant Appraisal District board.

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

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

In communication items, career and technical education and agriculture staff reported on the growth of their programs; Campbell updated the bond projects and previewed acoustical panels for the Vandagriff gym and playground equipment for McKinney and Stuard elementaries; Director of Technology Brooks Moore previewed bond-funded security cameras and reported on the student information and enterprise resource systems planning committee; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld shared the cooperative purchasing fees and rebates report; Bohn outlined the 2024 Attendance Zone Committee process for McKinney Elementary's opening; and Chief of Police Fred Collie and Deputy Superintendent Kim Raymond discussed the district's intruder detection audit report. Executive session items included the superintendent's performance update and evaluation instrument and, under the security provisions of the Open Meetings Act, security devices and safety audits.

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 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

The Daniel Ninth Grade campus presented. The board commended the district's Superior School FIRST rating and Vandagriff Elementary's kindergarten team. No one spoke during public comment. The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included agreements to join purchasing cooperatives, policy COA(Local) on food and nutrition procurement, and an interlocal agreement to join the Region 10 Education Service Center multi-region purchasing cooperative.

The board approved, each 6-0: hiring Heat Transfer Solutions, Inc. for rooftop air conditioning unit replacements at the Aledo High School auditorium; hiring John Cook & Associates for rooftop unit replacements at the Early Childhood Academy; and a resolution authorizing the advertisement of the sale or exchange of real property on Old Weatherford Road, presented by Bohn and Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld.

In communication items, Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Chris Campbell said all 2019 bond projects were completed or nearing completion and that this would be the last recurring 2019 bond update; Assistant Superintendent Kim Raymond reviewed the draft 2023-2024 calendar and, with Executive Director of Student Services Scott Kessel, the district safety audit summary and intruder detection audit reports; Husfeld said the district earned a Superior School FIRST rating for the 20th year in a row and updated the general fund; and staff previewed network equipment upgrades at Coder, McCall and Stuard elementaries with ESSER funds, the Early Childhood Academy's south roof replacement and classroom carpet at the three elementaries. Executive session items included the superintendent's performance update, Cause No. CV22-1776 in the 415th District Court of Parker County, and security audits. The meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.

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

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

The board approved the district's 88th Legislative Session priorities as presented, 7-0. Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and early literacy specialists shared instructional data; Chief Facilities and Construction Officer Chris Campbell updated the 2019 bond and previewed rooftop air conditioning units for the high school auditorium and the Early Childhood Academy; and Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney previewed a change to policy COA(Local). The board met in executive session at 8 p.m. on the superintendent's performance update and adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session Aug. 8, 2022, with all seven trustees present. On items 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 converting McAnally Intermediate School to an elementary school, and a change order for the project converting Vandagriff Elementary School to the Aledo ISD Early Childhood Academy, each 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

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

The board approved, each 6-0: the engagement letter naming Pattillo Brown and Hill as audit firm for 2021-2022; a change order for the 2019 bond Early Childhood Academy project; and participation in the TASB Energy Cooperative fixed-rate fuel program. After an executive session that included contemplated litigation and settlement offers and board officer qualifications, the board voted 6-0 to authorize the superintendent to negotiate final terms of a possible settlement of construction claims and execute the required documents, then elected Harris president, Brown vice president and Collins secretary, each 6-0.

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

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.

Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and instructional specialists reviewed district data and Vandagriff Elementary's fourth-grade team was featured; Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell updated the 2019 bond; and a TASB representative presented the annual pay systems review. An executive session on the superintendent's performance update was posted.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Jan. 18, 2022, with Vice President Jessica Brown presiding in President Hoyt Harris's absence and Trustees Forrest Collins, Turner, Jennifer Loftin, Jennifer Taylor and David Lear present. Superintendent Susan Bohn said the agenda had been shortened because COVID-19 illness had kept staff and students from attending and had caused staffing challenges across the district. Brown reported the board had appointed a long-range facility planning subcommittee; Lear said its first meeting reviewed demographic data and possible high school options given the district's growth. Brown also reported on supply chain issues at the McAnally Middle School project and said the Early Childhood Academy would go out to bid in February. Collins noted candidate forums and the Feb. 14 start of early voting.

The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included an interlocal agreement to join the Region 10 Education Service Center multi-region purchasing cooperative. The board approved, each 6-0: the annual financial audit for the year ended Aug. 31, 2021; TASB Board Policy Update 118; playground equipment for the new Vandagriff Elementary School; authority for the superintendent to extend and administer additional COVID-19 leave; an agreement with Population and Survey Analysts (PASA); and the calling of the May 7, 2022, Board of Trustees election.

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

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.

Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey reviewed monthly instructional data and Annetta Elementary's kindergarten team was featured; Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell reviewed each 2019 bond project; Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney previewed Policy Update 118; and Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld reported a Superior School FIRST rating for the 19th year in a row, updated the 2021-2022 budget against its enrollment and tax-collection assumptions, and previewed the Region 10 purchasing cooperative and playground equipment for the new Vandagriff Elementary. An executive session on the superintendent's performance update and evaluation instrument was posted.

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

The board approved the schematic design for the 2019 bond project Aledo ISD Early Childhood Academy, presented by PBK architect Lee Osborn with Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell and Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld, 6-0, and voted 6-0 to elect Sterling Naron in full to the Parker County Appraisal District board of directors. No motion was made 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

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

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

The board approved, each 7-0: Construction Zone's competitive sealed proposal bid for the 2019 bond conversion of McAnally Intermediate School into the new Vandagriff Elementary School; Delta T as test-and-balance contractor and Leaf Engineers as commissioning agent for that project; CMJ Engineering Inc. as third-party materials testing consultant; an offsite drainage easement to the City of Aledo for the Parks of Aledo Bluffs; and an amendment to the FIBER11 connectivity agreement with Education Service Center Region 11 for Annetta Elementary. A Really Great Reading purchase was taken as discussion only.

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

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

Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey and instructional specialists reported progress on professional learning community goals; Director of Facilities and Construction Tyler Boswell updated the Annetta Elementary, McAnally, Aledo Middle, Vandagriff and Early Childhood Academy projects; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld and Executive Director of Human Resources Sherry Taylor reviewed the 2021 TASB pay systems report; and Husfeld discussed a drainage easement requested for the Parks of Aledo development. After an executive session that included a student matter, the board voted 7-0 at 11:38 p.m. to propose the nonrenewal of a classroom teacher's term contract on the superintendent's recommendation.

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

Instructional specialists presented second-nine-weeks professional learning community ratings; Director of Construction and Facilities Tyler Boswell reviewed the Annetta Elementary, Aledo Middle, McAnally Middle, Early Childhood Academy and new Vandagriff Elementary projects; Trent Smith of Templeton Demographics presented the fall 2020 demographic update and projections; Director of Technology Brooks Moore presented student device deployment; Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney previewed Policy Update 116; and Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld outlined the 2021-2022 budget process. After an executive session at 9:17 p.m., the meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.

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

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

On Bohn's recommendation, the board voted 6-0 to name Elementary School No. 6 Annetta Elementary; 6-0 to name Middle School No. 2 Charles McAnally Middle School and the current McAnally Intermediate School Jewell Elaine Vandagriff Elementary School; and 6-0 to name the current Vandagriff Elementary the Aledo Independent School District Early Childhood Academy. It then approved, each 6-0, PBK Architects' schematic design for the McAnally Intermediate renovation, the charge and purpose of the 2021 Attendance Zone Committee, and adjustments to the 2020-2021 calendar.

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

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Oct. 19, 2020, with Jennifer Loftin presiding in President Hoyt Harris's absence and Trustees Forrest Collins, Julie Turner, Jessica Brown, Jennifer Taylor and David Lear present. Vandagriff Elementary gave a virtual classroom tour. The board commended the treble choir as a national winner in the Mark of Excellence competition, two National Merit commended students, and head football coach Tim Buchanan for coaching his 300th game at the high school on Sept. 26 against Weatherford. A resident asked that one of the new campuses be named in honor of a former employee. Executive Director of Student Services Scott Kessel summarized COVID-19 numbers.

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

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 secretary swore in Julie Turner, Place 6, and Hoyt Harris, Place 7. The board recognized a new high school principal and director of special programs, the 2020 Marva Collins award recipients, Vandagriff Elementary as a Capturing Kids' Hearts national showcase school, and a U.S. Naval Academy appointee. There were no public comments. The consent agenda, approved 7-0, included the April 20, May 5 and May 7 minutes and Board Policy Update 114.

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met by video conference April 20, 2020, with all seven trustees present. President Hoyt Harris reported that school buildings would be closed for the rest of the school year with the hope of reopening in August. Forrest Collins said the legislative subcommittee's priorities would come to the board in August and September. Vandagriff Elementary presented on distance learning, and the board commended robotics state and world qualifiers, HOSA state qualifiers, FFA national placings including a grand champion at the San Antonio stock show, a Class 5A 200 freestyle state champion and other swim qualifiers, a BPA national qualifier, and four Circle of Greatness honorees. There were no public comments.

The consent agenda, approved 7-0, included the April 9 minutes. The board approved, each 7-0: Pasco Brokerage, Inc.'s quote to replace the cafeteria serving line at Stuard Elementary; Hutcherson Construction, Inc.'s competitive sealed proposal for the Vandagriff Elementary gym roof replacement with 2015 bond funds; and a memorandum of understanding 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 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

Superintendent Susan Bohn reported that the Bearcat Growth Committee was awaiting certified values before assembling a bond package, with community meetings July 18 and 23 at Vandagriff Elementary, a final committee meeting Aug. 1, a presentation to the board Aug. 8 and an expected recommendation Aug. 19. Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld led the board through House Bill 3's implications for the budget and tax rate and reviewed 2015 bond expenditures; Trent Smith of Templeton Demographics presented the summer 2019 demographic report; Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney presented the 2018-2019 improvement plan evaluation, previewed Update 113, described the district's anti-vaping plan and its intent to extend random drug testing to all UIL and some other extracurricular activities; and Husfeld explained a proposed Lexia purchase for grades K-8.

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

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.

Assistant Superintendent Amber Crissey presented end-of-year implementation data; Superintendent Susan Bohn said Bearcat Growth Committee community meetings would be held July 18 and 23 at Vandagriff Elementary; Chief Financial Officer Earl Husfeld reviewed the budget workshop; and Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney explained proposed policy revisions. After an executive session from 7:35 to 8:05 p.m., the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met May 21, 2019, with all seven trustees present. The board and Superintendent Susan Bohn honored Trustee Bobby J. Rigues for his years of service, and the board secretary swore in Jennifer Taylor and Forrest Collins to Places 4 and 5. The Daniel Ninth Grade campus presented. The board commended the robotics team as a UIL state and FIRST world qualifier, VASE state qualifiers, the FFA horse judging team as a national qualifier, Duke TIP honorees, Vandagriff Elementary as a Capturing Kids' Hearts national showcase school, the Business Development Group of Aledo's business education partnership award, and two awards to the School Health Advisory Council, and welcomed a new Walsh Elementary principal, a new director of assessment and accountability and seven instructional specialists.

The board approved, each 7-0: student technology for Future Ready Aledo and student devices and Promethean boards from Dell and Apple totaling $317,525 with 2015 bond funds; Trane U.S. Inc. HVAC replacement units at Stuard Elementary, the Vandagriff rock gym, the high school agriculture building and the weight room with 2015 bond funds; four school buses from Rush Truck Centers with 2015 bond funds; and, after an executive session from 9:18 to 10:45 p.m., district datacenter and security upgrades. The board re-elected Hoyt Harris president, Loftin vice president and Collins secretary, each 7-0, and adjourned at 10:51 p.m.

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

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 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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Feb. 19, 2019, with President Hoyt Harris, Secretary Forrest Collins and Trustees David Lear, Bobby J. Rigues, Jessica Brown and Julie Turner present. Vandagriff Elementary presented. The board commended two all-state choir members and Deputy Superintendent Lynn McKinney's Camp Fire Ella C. McFadden Service to Youth Award. Harris said Collins had been nominated to the Texas Education Agency's board of trustees advisory council. A representative of an educators' association gave trustees a teacher salary comparison. The consent agenda, approved 6-0, included the engagement of the law firm Thompson & Horton LLP.

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

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Sept. 17, 2018, with Vice President Jennifer Loftin presiding and Trustees Forrest Collins, Julie Turner, Jessica Brown, Bobby J. Rigues and David Lear present. Stuard Elementary presented. Turner reported fast cash grants to Vandagriff, McAnally and high school teachers. Rigues reported TEA's legislative appropriations request for the coming biennium. Loftin said she and Superintendent Susan Bohn had begun clearing outdated material from the board operating procedures. A resident spoke about student safety and school policies.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session July 2, 2018, at 8:32 a.m. with President Hoyt Harris, Secretary Forrest Collins and Trustees Bobby J. Rigues, David Lear and Julie Turner present. After an executive session from 8:33 to 8:55 a.m. on the two candidates, the board approved the administration's recommendations to hire Shana Smith as assistant principal at Vandagriff Elementary and Amber Crissey as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, each 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:59 a.m.

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

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

After an executive session from 8:02 to 8:20 p.m., the board elected Hoyt Harris president, Loftin vice president and Forrest Collins secretary, each 7-0. The consent agenda, approved 7-0, included the audit firm engagement letter and Region 11 contracts. Two parent representatives gave the School Health Advisory Council's annual report, Husfeld updated the budget, and Husfeld said the portable classroom at McAnally Intermediate would be moved over the summer and that Vandagriff Elementary did not need another.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met April 17, 2018, with all seven trustees present once Vice President Hoyt Harris and Secretary Jennifer Loftin arrived. In a work session, a TASB representative presented the pay systems review. Vandagriff Elementary demonstrated Capturing Kids' Hearts. Superintendent Derek Citty reported the district had taken back vehicle registrations in the Dallas County Schools dissolution and gave an update on portable classrooms at Vandagriff. The board commended a 12th Congressional District art winner, a congressional-choice art winner and Duke talent search honorees. President Jay Stringer said Dr. Susan K. Bohn had been named lone finalist April 5, that the 21-day waiting period would end April 26 and that a vote was set for April 27, and reported that all trustees had exceeded their training hours. Loftin reported the Bearcats and Boots gala drew more than 600 people and raised more than $240,000 for classroom grants. A resident spoke about pay structure.

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

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

The board approved two additional class size waivers each at Stuard and Vandagriff for the spring, 3-1, with Rigues against; a remote instruction waiver, 4-0; postponement of the 2017 superintendent goals, 4-0; a fiber optic pathway survey proposal, 4-0; and the naming of Elementary No. 5 as Mary D. and F. Howard Walsh Elementary School, 4-0. After an executive session from 8:49 to 9:41 p.m., it approved administrator contracts, 4-0, and adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met Nov. 14, 2016, with six trustees present, opening with an executive session from 6:16 to 6:59 p.m. on the Elementary No. 6 location. Vandagriff Elementary's student council presented. Superintendent Derek Citty clarified that the demographers had drawn the proposed boundaries from administration's parameters, that the board had not yet worked the plans, and that a Dec. 5 workshop would precede a Dec. 15 decision. The board recognized First Financial Bank's Employers for Education Excellence award.

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

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

The minutes record 25 numbered concerns. Recurring themes: children who would leave Vandagriff, Coder and Stuard for the new school and the friendships and adjustment involved; Coder's loss of parent volunteers and questions about socioeconomic balance; commute times, bus rides, railroad tracks and two major arteries on the way to the new school in the north; requests to let current kindergartners stay, to grandfather students, or to hold the change until Elementary No. 6 opens; a special-needs child's resources and a child's medical needs far from a parent; whether the city's infrastructure planning figured in; whether a hybrid keeping fifth graders at McAnally could work; why the district builds small elementary schools; how many houses are being developed; and one speaker who said the consistent theme that no one wants to move showed the schools were doing a good job. Citty thanked the audience, and trustees asked for patience, said they would give reasons for the decision, and said they were looking at more than numbers. The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m.

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

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

The minutes record 23 numbered concerns. Among them: a petition to keep Sanctuary Oaks and Bella Vista at Stuard because McCall is three times as far; families a fraction of a mile from Vandagriff who would be reassigned; socioeconomic balance among five schools and Coder's parent volunteers; children who could attend three elementary schools as Elementary No. 6 is built; railroad tracks, highways and commute time; whether boundaries and a sixth school were considered when the bond passed; a bond voter's objection that the school was built in the north rather than where a 2025 committee wanted it, and a question of whether the community can trust the board; requests for open enrollment at the new school, grandfathering and a hybrid model keeping fifth grade at McAnally; a call for a traffic analysis; and one parent who said a school change had been the best thing to happen to his son. Citty asked the audience to send additional feedback to trustees, and the meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m.

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

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

The Aledo ISD Board of Trustees met in special session Oct. 24, 2016, at 6:02 p.m. with six trustees present once David Davis arrived. Rocky Gardiner of Templeton Demographics presented the proposed elementary attendance boundaries. The board asked the administration and Templeton to prepare a second, hybrid option in which Vandagriff and Stuard fifth graders would attend McAnally Intermediate while the other elementary schools kept their fifth graders. Superintendent Derek Citty announced town halls on Nov. 7 and 10, the Nov. 14 regular meeting and a Dec. 15 workshop, with a decision hoped for at the Dec. 15 regular meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.

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