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Approved items (summary):

- CTE sports-entertainment-marketing (innovative course) for 2025\u00002026 school year: Motion by K. Calvin; board \"all in favor\" and approved. The district described the course as \"innovative\" because the state does not supply a curriculum; staff will use backward design from the certification test to develop materials.

- Substance-abuse policy language updates: Board approved clarification edits (changing \"drugs or alcohol\" language to \"drugs, alcohol, or prohibited substances\") intended to broaden covered items; staff described changes as clarifications, not substantive changes to consequences. Motion and \"all in favor\" recorded.

- Food-service contract renewal with Southwest Foods (SFE): Trustees approved a one-year contract renewal option; per the contract the per-meal mill rate will be adjusted by the Bureau of Labor\u0000Statistics consumer price index from 2.02% to 2.10% for the new year.

- Audit firm selection: Trustees approved switching auditors to Singleton & Clark (one-year contract) after soliciting bids; staff said the selected firm specializes in school audits and is regionally recommended and cheaper than the incumbent.

- MOU with Freedom Reins for counseling services: Trustees approved continuing the memorandum of understanding; monthly billing will not exceed $1,200 and insurance typically covers most individual costs.

- Resolution to pursue grant funding for rifle-resistant body armor for officers: Trustees approved moving forward with grant paperwork and a board resolution so the district can apply.

- Fencing projects to improve safety (primary and junior-high areas): Trustees approved immediate fencing projects to increase perimeter security and address a recent incident involving a child scaling a fence; staff said the project will cost about $85,000 and be paid from fund balance. The board approved a motion and staff said work could begin soon after school year end.

- Employee leave donation program: Trustees approved a policy allowing employees to anonymously donate up to five days of leave per donor into a pool to assist employees with catastrophic medical leave; district staff and TASB guidance shaped the policy and anonymity and limits were emphasized.

- Low-attendance waiver submission: Trustees authorized staff to submit a low-attendance waiver for Feb. 19 (the district reported a campus attendance rate of 81.03% that day) to the state to avoid penalty in attendance calculations.

Consent agenda: Trustees accepted the consent agenda that included minutes, March financial statements, bills and payroll, budget amendments and other routine reports.

Most motions were recorded as moved and seconded by trustees (where indicated) and confirmed by \"all in favor\"; the transcript did not include a line-by-line roll-call vote or counts for each motion in the posted excerpts. Staff said details of contracts and grant paperwork will be completed as part of implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Gatesville ISD Board Meeting Apr 28 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved an array of motions including a new innovative CTE course, a one-year food-service contract renewal, a new audit firm, counseling MOU, a grant resolution for rifle-resistant body armor, fencing projects for student safety, an employee leave-donation policy and a low-attendance waiver submission.","taxTitle","GATESVILLE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",40129,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571158,"Gatesville ISD readies Purple Star application, deepens Fort Cavazos partnerships",313,297000,610000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146650-34c09ae6de1fea476449f7c0b40c328c&start=297&end=610","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146650-34c09ae6de1fea476449f7c0b40c328c/thumbnail_297000.jpg","/articles/6571158/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-readies-Purple-Star-application-deepens-Fort-Cavazos-partnerships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571158-369cffc7dca08420c4cf2c0e97474faf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643841&Signature=Racyu9wYWa0djQf~ktsDvbv0SPjWSrC6uEuWykTxyuL4U4-KegU-O6Ct7g~EHo~59XukyWQ12rqeo1T4D-Qxvbjz~lKyJO598y0q7HXERRoxBup~rxFXD44GSINwEONRq6cQAweJWAQkQCUIVA0C8JY66s2BR4vry2P5DzAw3MXM~IZHvj7Ql1HTKada-hO2XAz1r4QSW7wmmm-aST8megxYfxX7nn5zH7bj-mU3uOq9tKq2x61glMMDYjPvXYalyYsZepBQ2e6d4gn5oAfHzR2hjydAdGwgQYI3Igx60oIpSFEtXJpjSD9Y07n4edFe4wza4b71WOETP2aqvtUtrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gatesville ISD staff updated trustees on efforts to obtain Purple Star designation for campuses and to strengthen transition supports for students from Fort Cavazos.

A district presenter described the military youth sponsorship program (an installation-level integration program used when military families relocate) and said Gatesville ISD is building a stronger partnership with Fort Cavazos. The district reported it has designated military liaisons on each campus (often campus counselors), created a military-families page on the district website and plans staff professional development on May 5 to support transition practices and document evidence for the Purple Star application, which is due in mid-June.

Staff introduced two guests from Fort Cavazos: Colonel Stokes, the garrison commander, and Leticia (\"Letty\") Sanchez, the Fort Cavazos school liaison officer. In brief remarks, Colonel Stokes described his installation responsibilities and thanked the district for its support of military-connected students. District staff said Leticia Sanchez joined within the last month and will help the partnership.

Staff said the district previously adopted a resolution supporting military families and participated in military appreciation activities; trustees received the Purple Star update as an information item and were told staff will submit the application once the evidence package is complete.","District staff briefed trustees on the Purple Star designation work and youth-sponsorship and transition support for military-connected students, noting a mid-June application deadline and planned professional development on May 5.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571163,"Gatesville ISD reports sharp fall in Medicaid reimbursements; settle-up payment disputed",180,772000,952000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146650-34c09ae6de1fea476449f7c0b40c328c&start=772&end=952","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146650-34c09ae6de1fea476449f7c0b40c328c/thumbnail_772000.jpg","/articles/6571163/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-reports-sharp-fall-in-Medicaid-reimbursements-settle-up-payment-disputed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571163-9b768b9e31dd90d618aadf03d519663f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643841&Signature=DmAWONmFxVWmh1b1uoIhrfi7DfW0lolVh0f7yWYDgFUc~9bWlLttG2vv66YBxUSzS9FjMlLJrhv0GF6KrA1IrfeAHZDWjT3Zte6muZG1Nuu7h6rYQM8L4PHYdu8tnatGw9s8CGct1Z2N6iLaPBVpzuEOr1ziGpvOHzg0ykuq-tkSsEdcwDjKqW~4QwJeQ8ugN5sx8frhP~tC616aPIArTRmICWTV30cMGoEF163ButC36NwliCfRmKlP3uUrY-u3P67G2MSpZyBRBuQK-Q6JO1nKtYguobsk~rlSHGSDYG6WwmTSymV051Ga8F7Gj-kNIYlrP6t39VD-iJAwWnJjLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gatesville ISD staff told trustees the district's Medicaid-related revenue has declined substantially over recent years and that a recent cost-report settlement was lower than expected.

A staff presenter said the district historically billed Medicaid for speech, counseling and nursing services and at one point brought in about $750,000 annually. Over the past several years, the presenter said, federal and state rules have tightened what school districts can bill. The presenter said the district filed a cost report asking for a settlement of about $177,000 but the state initially granted only $28,000 and the district has appealed that determination.

Staff said settlements and interim payments have decreased and that, while the district is running ahead on state payment timing and a separate settle-up expected near the end of the year, they do not expect Medicaid reimbursements to meet prior revenue goals. The presenter recommended trustees not rely on Medicaid revenue as a recurring budget assumption for next year.

No formal board action was taken beyond accepting the informational report.","District staff told trustees Medicaid reimbursements for billable services have fallen from roughly $750,000 several years ago to an expected settlement far lower; staff disputed a recent settlement figure and said the district will not rely on Medicaid revenue when budgeting next year.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6571169,"Gatesville ISD reviews $23M facility plan, finance adviser says bonds possible without tax-rate increase",239,1493000,1732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3146650-34c09ae6de1fea476449f7c0b40c328c&start=1493&end=1732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3146650-34c09ae6de1fea476449f7c0b40c328c/thumbnail_1493000.jpg","/articles/6571169/Texas/Gatesville-ISD-reviews-23M-facility-plan-finance-adviser-says-bonds-possible-without-tax-rate-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571169-cbf5dd51be50dd9f824293e3dc2d8e8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643841&Signature=oX1pGleigbFoa9syO4aboaWezBGaNYSKRFA1LPPdOXD6u4TaTxVBuxsQhr0stLwItgdeaM0uqbdKRWVgOXEQWWskM2TMaNAv8uPsSM09LbYd8zzgVbGcCgLcv7iNguj8wXFRanQnpWOSE9Nhcs0tukkzienaFfFDq6ZQpMmvmUFQfMAl5oFxPSUDMyXmoInRyjYfGY6MEab~OyHC0x1syxxTy0Ec~kxwL4YccRLZqaJOJdl~ieHSdzTxX0FK8k0qauqQV-XkTANUHVym0YfCk32eX3WNc3E-ZN4sUPkUtXv1uoQ2KKk2GIytt~0DUTwq9MWpkRYRyAVi6ktkRZYOfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gatesville ISD trustees heard a presentation on a multi-site facilities package that would replace portables, renovate the auditorium and junior-high facilities, add seating and a press box at McKinney Stadium and make accessibility upgrades, with a preliminary estimated cost of $22,930,000 and a recommended 10% contingency for inflation.

The proposal presented by district staff and an architect from Huckabee listed itemized estimates: a new junior-high band/choir/theater complex ($4.2 million), a connection to Mary Bishop gym ($1.8 million), a complete auditorium renovation ($750,000), a new field house ($7.7 million, including a weight room), addition of sixth grade classrooms and related cafeteria and library work ($4.1 million), an expanded cafeteria/new library ($2 million), restroom ADA upgrades ($405,000), parking ($375,000), new turf for the baseball field ($800,000) and a baseball press box and bleachers ($250,000). The district summed those items to the $22.93 million figure and was told to add 10% for inflation and tariff unpredictability.

Superintendent Barrett (presenter) said the junior-high work was the most pressing piece because it would remove remaining portables and reduce safety risk from students shuttling between sites. The board\u0000and staff discussed sequencing options and contractor availability, and asked whether multiple projects could proceed simultaneously. Barrett said work could be staged to avoid a repeat of a prior renovation that created a \"portable city\" effect.

Brent Winkler, the Huckabee architect referenced by staff, described an approach that wraps additions around the current junior-high exterior to create hallway connections and new spaces. The district\u0000financial adviser (named in the meeting as Grubbs) told trustees the district could borrow up to $26 million without raising the tax rate, creating \"wiggle room\" to complete the master plan. Trustee discussion noted that local architects and builders living in Gatesville could offer more competitive pricing than larger firms.

Trustees expressed concern about a state legislative proposal discussed by staff that would require bond elections be held in November rather than May; staff and the financial adviser warned that moving all bond elections to November would compress statewide bond sales, risk partisan turnout effects and could reduce the pool of municipal bond buyers, making financing more expensive. The board urged monitoring that bill.

No bond measure was voted on at the meeting; trustees discussed next steps, including more detailed cost estimates, potential sequencing to limit disruption to instruction and timing decisions for a future election.

The board also discussed fencing, safety and other projects in the district-wide master plan; staff said they will return with follow-up details as the planning process continues.","Trustees reviewed an architect\u0000and financial advisor\u0000ballpark estimate for a package of renovations and additions totaling about $22.93 million (plus contingencies) and were told the district could borrow up to $26 million without raising the tax rate; trustees discussed May vs. November bond timing and next steps.","actionData","errors"]

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