Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Marfa ISD will be held February 22, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM . The link is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75350841168?PWD=BxjIvwXtmeLVlZnizJHNm1DuEfHsut09 and the password is mAFe4. If you have any comments or questions please email oaguero@marfaisd.com
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.
Call to Order
Pledge to the American and Texas Flag
Certification of Public Notice
Recognition of Visitors - Public Forum
Superintendent Report
TASB Facilities Presentation-James Reese
COVID Update
Severe Weather Update
Reports from Staff: Principals and Directors may make Reports of a General Nature on the Operation of their Area of Responsibility. Items of particular Public Interest will be Posted Individually.
Enrollment /Attendance Update
Athletic Director's Update
STAAR Update
Discussion and Action on Consent Agenda: The items on the consent agenda require routine board action. All items on this portion of the agenda can be adopted with one motion/second and majority of a quorum of trustees. Any trustee can move on items from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote.
Approval and/or Correction of the Minutes
Regular Meeting on January 28, 2021
Check Payments
Gifts and Solicitations
Budget Amendments
Financial Report
New Business
Discussion and Approval of Policy Update 116
Legal and Local Policies
Discussion and Possible Action of Identifying Surplus Items
Discussion and Possible Action on Approving a Missed School Days Waiver
Executive Session
Pursuant to Tex Govt Code 551.074, Consider and Discuss Personnel Employment, Assignments, Terminations and Resignations
Pursuant to Tex Govt Code 551.074, Consider and Discuss Evaluation of Superintendent and Superintendent Contract
Consideration of and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session
Discussion of Future Items to be Included on Next Agenda
Adjourn
In Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may enter into a closed meeting to deliberate any item that is listed above that fits within an exception listed in Subchapter D. Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Marfa ISD will be held February 22, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM . The link is https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75350841168?PWD=BxjIvwXtmeLVlZnizJHNm1DuEfHsut09 and the password is mAFe4. If you have any comments or questions please email oaguero@marfaisd.com
Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. today, Feb. 19th at Robinson Cafeteria. Breakfast will not be served. We hope everyone stays safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.
Robinson Cafeteria meal update: Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19. Breakfast will not be served tomorrow. We hope everyone will stay safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.
Robinson Cafeteria meal update: Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19. Breakfast will not be served tomorrow. We hope everyone will stay safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.
Robinson Cafeteria meal update: Bag lunches will be available for pickup from 12 noon-1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 19. Breakfast will not be served tomorrow. We hope everyone will stay safe and warm. School will resume on Monday, Feb. 22nd.
Good morning! Breakfast is now being served at Robinson Cafeteria until 10 a.m. Lunch will be available for pick up from 12 noon until 1 p.m. If you need a meal delivered, please call Superintendent Oscar Aguero, 432-559-5726.
The cafeteria is out of food for today. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped today. Food will be served again Thursday and Friday.
Although power has been restored in parts of Marfa, the school will remain closed this week because of the uncertainty of sustained electrical service and freezing temperatures. Internet service is also not available, so remote instruction is canceled. Food will continued to be served at Robinson Cafeteria this afternoon, Thursday, and Friday.
Food is available at Robinson Cafeteria until 5 pm. Stop by to get food, charge your cell phone and get warm.
Due to the continuing power outages and cold weather, school has been cancelled for the rest of the week. Due to the lack of electricity and internet, remote instruction is cancelled. The cafeteria remains open as a warming station. Breakfast and lunch will be served both days. Temperature is expected to drop below freezing again tonight. Please take precautions to stay safe and warm.
Due to the continuing power outages and cold weather, school has been cancelled for tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb 17th. Because of the lack of electricity and internet, remote instruction is cancelled. Robinson cafeteria remains open as a warming station. Breakfast will be served tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the cafeteria. The temperature is expected to drop to near or below freezing again tonight. Please take precautions to stay safe and warm.
After communicating with the County Judge, City Officials and AEP, Marfa ISD has made the decision to close school tomorrow February 16th. Due to the lack of electricity and Internet access it will not be possible to have remote instruction.
The school cafeteria will remain open tonight as a warming center. Outlets are available for those needing to charge medical devices. Temperatures are expected to be below freezing through the night. Please take precautions to stay warm and stay safe.
Reminder: Monday, February 15th is a teacher workday. Classes will resume Tuesday at 7:55 a.m.
Senior picture proofs are now available. Please check your school email for instructions on how to see the proofs and order prints. You will need your school identification number. Please call the school if you have questions - 432-729-5500.
Thank you Kelly Ramsey and Lance Webb for your generous donation to our bottled water drive. We were able to purchase 38 cases of bottled water to distribute.
Donations can be left outside the high school, cafeteria, or elementary front door.
Just a reminder that Marfa ISD is having a general election on May 1, 2021. Candidates have until Friday, February 12, 2021 to file. Interested candidates can pick up their packets at the Marfa ISD administration office.
Marfa ISD has scheduled an early release for all students and staff on Tuesday, February 9th. All students and staff will be released at 12:00 noon. This early release is necessary so all qualified staff members can receive their COVID vaccines.
If you have any questions, please contact the school at 432-729-5500.
Marfa ISD's regular February Board meeting will be held on Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6 pm. Details to follow soon.
We love our school counselor Luane Porter! This is National Counselor Recognition Week, and we want to recognize her for all that she does for our students, staff, and the community. She helps our students with academic, social, and emotional issues, and she supports our staff in numerous ways. We are so proud of her and the work she does to make Marfa ISD a great district.
