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TOP NEWS
Frankston ISD trustees schedule
tax rate, budget hearing Aug. 21
Frankston School trustees set Monday, Aug. 21 for the Public Hearing on the district property tax rate and proposed 2023-24 budget and named board delegates to the Texas Assn. of School Boards Delegate Assembly at their regular meeting on Monday, July 17, according to a report from Supt. Nicci Cook.
The official notice of the hearing will be published giving details on the proposed tax rate and a summary of the proposed budget for 2023-2024, effective Sept. 1. The proposed budget and tax rate will be posted at https://www.frankstonisd.net/businessoffice .
Trustee J.R. Newman was named delegate to the TASB assembly and trustee Junior Mascorro was chosen as alternate.
The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda which included approving the Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar for 2023-24 Teacher Evaluations, TASB Policy Update 121 Affecting Local Policies, Revisions to the DEC (Local) and the RIPICS, 2022-2023 Budget Amendments and renewal of the contract with Anderson County for the Collection of Property Taxes.
Information may be obtained at the FISD administrative offices on each item, including the acronyms and amendments made on the 2022-2023 budgets, including any transfers from one or more budget items to others. The FISD has been contracting with Anderson County for Property Tax Collection instead of local collection for approximately 10 years.
The Board also heard a report from Business Manager Randi Westbrook on updates on Finance and Facilities and reviewed the Board Outcome Goal Progress Monitoring Report. The latter report may be seen HERE .
Supt. Cook gave the Legislative Report which may be seen HERE . She also reported on upcoming events which included the “Meet the Teacher” Open House for all campuses on Monday, July 31 from 4 to 6 p.m. and the “Meet the Tribe” athletes event the same night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Loper Coliseum.
The superintendent also reminded the trustees involved of the School Safety and Security meeting on Friday, July 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the FISD Board Room.
She also reviewed the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook with the trustees. That document is scheduled to be posted on the school website at www.frankstonisd.net .
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Area cities receive sales tax
allocations in July count
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts reported city sales tax allocations for the July 2023 period showing increases for Berryville and Poynor among area cities over the prior period last year.
The City of Frankston received a net payment of $40,689.97 for July compared to a $41,788.34 payment a year ago. That’s a decrease of 2.62 percent. The city has received year-to-date payments of $303,055.33 this year compared to last year’s YTD payment of $289,488.61, a gain of 4.68 percent.
The City of Berryville received a net payment of $3,012.49 for July compared to a $2,912.43 payment a year ago. That’s an increase of 3.43 percent. The city has received year-to-date payments of $22,274.80 this year compared to last year’s YTD payment of $20,085.53, a gain of 10.89 percent.
The City of Coffee City received a net payment of $18,194.46 for July compared to a $20,467.25 payment a year ago. That’s a decrease of 11.10 percent. The city has received year-to-date payments of $144,369.82 this year compared to last year’s YTD payment of $146,954.85 a decrease of 1.75 percent.
The City of Cuney received a net payment of $3,188.69 for July compared to a $3,231.60 payment a year ago. That’s a decrease of 1.32 percent. The city has received year-to-date payments of $22,805.11 this year compared to last year’s YTD payment of $24,769.10, a decrease of 7.92 percent.
The City of Poynor received a net payment of $1,361.10 for July compared to a $909.77 payment a year ago. That’s an increase of 49.60 percent. The city has received year-to-date payments of $9,652.78 this year compared to last year’s YTD payment of $8,230.90, an increase of 17.27 percent.
BEAT THE HEAT MUSIC FEST — A crowd of area residents and visitors braved the heat of late June on Saturday, June 24 to hear music from two bands in the Town Square City Park in downtown Frankston. Performing from 5 to 7 p.m. was “Lee Mathis and the Brutally Handsome”, followed from 7 to 9 p.m. by “6 Miles to Mixon”. The two bands offered the crowd two versions of country music to listen or dance to, while nearby vendors were available to provide food and drink. The event was sponsored by the Frankston Economic Development, Corp. and was coordinated by Board member Monica Atwood. — Courtesy Photo
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Large crowd sees 49 LaPoynor
graduates given diplomas May 26
An large crowd of parents, other relatives and friends filled the Nichols-Corley Gymnasium Friday night, May 26 to watch 49 members of the LaPoynor Class of 2023 receive their diplomas and participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
The night began with the procession of the graduates to the traditional music, “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar.
Shortly after the class arrived in their seats, Honor Student Cooper Gracey gave the invocation, followed by the Welcome from Supt. Marsha Mills.
Then Salutatorian Emme Obenauf was recognized and delivered the Salutatory Address.
She was followed by the Valedictorian Abigail Williams being recognized and delivering the Valedictory.
Supt. Mills then recognized the Senior Class and paved the way for the presentation of diplomas. Presenting the diplomas in an alternating routine were members of the LaPoynor ISD Board of Trustees. They are Patrick Debusk, Bryan Forester, Cornelius Hambrick, Clayton Hamil, Jacob Haynes Joe Ed Young and John Kinabrew.
The graduates received their diplomas to the applause of the admiring crowd.
When the last diploma was awarded, the graduates transferred the tassels on their caps to signify graduation and threw their caps into the air in celebration.
The Benediction was led by Honor Student Matthew Sims.
Shortly afterward, the graduates left the gymnasium to pursue their futures.
Pictures of the Valedictorian and Salutatorian Abigail Williams and Emme Obenauf, along with the names of other students receiving Academic Honors, are featured with the 2023 Graduates Roll HERE . Graduate Scholarships HERE
2023 LaPoynor Graduation in Pictures HERE
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FHS Commencement crowd sees
Class of 2023 graduate on May 19
TOP AWARDS — Two mem-bers of the Frankston High School Class of 2003 received top honors at Commencement Friday night, May 19. They are Caleb Ramsey, who received the 84th annual Jeff Austin Award and Lynsie Bizzell, who received the W.E. (Hoke) Moore award.
— Citizen Online Photo
A large crowd of parents and other relatives and friends watched as 52 members of the Frankston High School Class of 2023 received their diplomas in the Commencement Ceremony Friday night, May 19 at the Robert Loper Coliseum.
During the ceremony the Valedictorian Henry Suggs and Salutatorian Isaac Yates gave their customary addresses to the graduates and the audience.
A highlight of the ceremony was the awarding of the W.E. (Hoke) Moore award to Lynsie Bizzell as the Outstanding Girl in the graduating class, and the 84th annual Jeff Austin Award to Caleb Ramsey as the Best All-Around Senior Boy Athlete.
Chelsey Vinzant, FHS/MHS College and Career Counselor, presented the awards.
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