*All presentations are attached below*

Public Hearing to Discuss the 2023 - 24 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

Chief Financial Officer Robert Navarro presented the 2023 - 24 fiscal year budget and proposed tax rate. Following his presentation, the public was invited to speak. No one from the public did.

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Executive Director of Human Resources Bob Mabry presented the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) update to Local Policy 121 for board review

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 and the 2023 Bond Update

Action Items:

In addition to the consent agenda, the board approved the following:

- The Fiscal Year 2023 - 24 General Fund Budget, Food Service Budget, and the Debt Service Budget

- An order authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Jarrell ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds

- The 2023 - 24 Staff Compensation Guide

- Schematic design for the new middle school

- 2023 Bond Construction Delivery Methods

- The Early Head Start program

- An amendment to the District of Innovation Plan

- The purchase of JISD Police Cars

*The board tabled a resolution for hazardous traffic conditions and high risk areas

At the June 21, 2023, school board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved starting an Early Head Start Program. Families who qualify can have their children attend the program from birth up to three years of age.

You qualify for Early Head Start services if your family's income is at or below the federal poverty level.

Other circumstances that may qualify your child for services:

• You are experiencing homelessness.
• You have children in foster care.
• You are receiving TANF or SSI.

Jarrell ISD is partnering with Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties to implement the program. As part of the district's agreement, the agency is paying for all costs associated with the program, including the staff, furniture, and learning materials. Jarrell ISD is only providing the space.

The district plans to launch the program for the 23 - 24 school year in August. For more information about the program, visit Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties. Jarrell ISD will release more details in the coming weeks.

Jarrell ISD is serving free summer meals until June 29th. Click on the link for more information.

The summer reading lists are available. Click on the link to see the summer reading materials.

Download the 2023 - 24 School Supply Lists

Double Creek Elementary now has social media channels for you to follow. You can learn more about the campus, the construction process, and more important information.

Facebook: Double Creek Elementary School

Instagram: @DCESCougs

Twitter: @DCESCougs

Jarrell ISD is proud to partner with local organizations and businesses to offer our students additional opportunities.

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 four campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School and Jarrell Elementary. 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarrellIndependentSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD

We are proud to showcase excellent students and staff. To see more, follow us on Twitter @hicksJISD ; @Jarrell_ISD; @JES_cougars; @IEScougars; @jarrell_ms; and @JarrellHS.