Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro presented the proposed 2023 - 24 Tax Rate. Following the presentation, a public hearing was held for the proposed tax rate. There were no public comments.

Pattrick was recognized for his outstanding work, problem solving, and tireless efforts to ensure the district's IT Department was ready for the new school year.

After 23 years of service to the Jarrell ISD community, Celeste Schwertner is retiring at the end of August. The school board and Superintendent Dr. Hicks celebrated Mrs. Schwertner's heartfelt dedication and passion for our district.

*All presentations with additional information are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented student outcomes, which includes state testing gains in Math, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and End of Course.

- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his August athletic update

- Assistant Superintendent Laura Buckley presented bullying standards and Jarrell ISD protocols

- Robert Navarro discussed the results of the district's three year safety audit.

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update, Jarrell High School expansion, and a 2023 Bond update

Action Items:

In addition to approving the Consent Agenda, the Board took the following actions:

- Approved the proposed 2023 -24 Tax Rate

- Approved an an agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit and to Delegate Contractual Authority to the Superintendent

- Approved a Board Resolution Regarding Texas Education Code Section 37.0814

- Approved furniture for the 2021 Bond Jarrell High School Expansion

- Approved the Easement to Bartlett Electric Cooperative at Jarrell High School (Bartlett Electric Cooperative, Inc. has requested a small easement at the southeast corner of the Jarrell High School property. The easement allows for Bartlett Electric a power pole as part of the extension of Bud Stockton Loop. This pole will also provide electrical service to the future Traffic Signal at this intersection.)

- Approved the site for the 2023 Bond New Operations Center

The Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to accept the proposed 2023 - 24 tax rate of $1.1692. That's an 18.5% reduction from last year. This is the sixth year the board has reduced the tax rate as part of its commitment to taxpayers.

State testing results are available for grades 3 - 8 and EOC assessments. Parents can view results through the TEA website. Attached are directions to access the test scores.

Jarrell ISD has a clear bag policy for entrance into Cougar Stadium.

The Farmers Market at JISD, is the first Saturday of every month. You'll receive fresh produce for free! It's open to anyone at no cost to you!

It is at 508 N 5th St from 9 to 11 am.

Below is a link to a series of videos by the Smart Tag team. Each video highlights the different features/functions of Smart Tag.

Got celebrations to share? Send them to Nicholas.Spinetto@jarrellisd.org.

Jarrell ISD is located in northern Williamson County. The mascot is The Cougars. It has five campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School, Jarrell Elementary School, and Double Creek Elementary School. The district is home to more than 3,500 students. Enrollment is projected to double in the next 10 years.

Email: communications@jarrellisd.org
Website: www.jarrellisd.org
Location: 108 East Avenue F, Jarrell, TX, USA
Phone: 512-746-2124
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