Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Rick Albritton’s organization
Aug 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Gilmer Independent School District Regular Meeting
The Board meeting included a public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. Key actions included the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget and the formal setting of the 2026-2027 tax rate, which represents an increase. Additionally, the Board approved the renewal of the unemployment compensation agreement, sanctioned an out-of-state trip for the high school cheerleaders pending regional qualification, and appointed adjunct faculty status for Upshur County extension employees. Finally, the Board approved the purchase of new walk-in freezer and refrigerator units.
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Board of Trustees of Gilmer Independent School District Regular Meeting
The Board addressed various operational and administrative matters during the session. Superintendent reports included the School Health Advisory Committee end-of-year review and the 2026-2027 student and employee handbooks. Consent agenda items covered financial and tax reports, budget amendments, the appraisal calendar, workers' compensation renewal, and student transfers. Action items included approving an audit engagement letter, a Memorandum of Understanding for a Pre-K partnership, grounds maintenance services, the purchase of school buses, and a good cause exception waiver for security officers. Following an executive session to discuss personnel matters, the Board approved contract recommendations for teachers, administrators, and professional support staff for the upcoming school year.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Gilmer Independent School District Regular Meeting
The board reviewed superintendent reports regarding the proposed tax rate, preliminary budget, revenue estimates, and the employee compensation plan. Consent agenda items were approved, including financial reports, budget amendments, various cooperative agreements, specific board policy adoptions, and student transfers. Key actions taken included the formal adoption of the 2026-2027 student code of conduct, the approval of the compensation plan and salary schedule for the upcoming school year, and the implementation of policy updates regarding fiscal management, employment practices, and student safety. Additionally, the board held an executive session to address personnel matters and subsequently approved contract recommendations for new teachers, professional support staff, and non-certified personnel.
May 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Gilmer Independent School District Regular Meeting
The board meeting covered several agenda items, including the reorganization of the board with the administration of oaths and election of officers. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items, the selection of R & R Paint Company for exterior painting at the intermediate campus, and the decision to lease Chromebooks for the junior high school. The board also adopted new curriculum resources for Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus, and approved revisions to the District of Innovation Plan. Additionally, personnel matters were discussed in executive session, leading to the approval of contract recommendations for teachers and professional support staff for the upcoming school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
