Marfa Independent School District -

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.

Welding teacher Juan Martinez brought in junk from the Marfa recycling center and guided students on how make art using welding. Always something happening in the welding shop!

Saturday School for students needing to make up excessive absences will be held tomorrow, January 30, from 8:00 a.m.-12 noon. Students must report at 8 a.m. to the auditorium. Please bring a bottle of water, snack, chromebook, and assignments. Students must stay the full 4 hours to receive credit. Students can also make up hours after school in the auditorium from 3:45-4:45 p.m. today, Friday, January 29.

Agenda of Special Meeting The Board of Trustees Marfa ISD A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Marfa ISD will be held January 28, 2021, beginning at 6:00 PM in the via zoom. Here is the link https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74349283352?pwd=UVlhcjJUN3pzcUxiNFNySWFlc2k3Zz09 and the password is 6DpgLs. If you have any comments or questions, please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com. 400 W Lincoln Marfa, TX 79843. 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. I. Call to Order A. Pledge to the American and Texas Flag B. Certification of Public Notice II. Recognitio of Visitors - Public Forum III. New Business A. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Marfa ISD District HB3 Goals for Reading, Math, and CCMR. IV. 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.

Marfa ISD will have a special board meeting on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6pm via zoom Here is the link and the password is 6DpgLs . If you have any comments or questions please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74349283352?pwd=UVlhcjJUN3pzcUxiNFNySWFlc2k3Zz09

Marfa ISD will have a special board meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6pm via zoom Here is the link and the password is 6DpgLs . If you have any comments or questions please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74349283352?pwd=UVlhcjJUN3pzcUxiNFNySWFlc2k3Zz09

Marfa ISD has been notified that a staff member has tested positive for CoVID19. The staff member has been on campus this week. The district is following its safety response protocol and will continue to monitor the situation. If you or your child develop symptoms, please contact your healthcare provider. For more information about symptoms, click here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html CoVID19 rapid tests are available for all MISD staff and students. The test is administered by District Nurse Beverly Dutchover. Call Nurse Dutchover to set up an appointment - 432-729-5500, select 2 for the elementary campus. The test is only for MISD students and staff.

Agenda of Regular Meeting The Board of Trustees Marfa ISD A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Marfa ISD will be held January 19,2021, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Via Video Conferencing, Marfa Texas 400 W Lincoln Marfa, TX79843. Marfa ISD will have their regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6pm via zoom Here is the link and the password is098MJp . If you have any comments or questions please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79516054050?pwd=QkJLWU5LU1h3NmcvcVhSSkdJM2ZtZz09 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. I. TI Call to Order A. Pledge to the American and Texas Flag B. Certification of Public Notice Superintendent Report A. School Board Appreciation Month B. Presentation of Possible Programs for Secondary Instruction C. Budget Timeline D. Security Update E. TeacherPresentation F. Hunter Gym G. Covid 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. A. Enrollment /Attendance Update B. Benchmark Update C. Facilities Update D. Athletic Director's 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. A. Approval and./or Correction of the Minutes l. Regular Meeting on December 14,2020 B. Gifts and Solicitations C. Budget Amendments D. Check Payments E. Financial Report F. Quarterly Investment Report ilI IV V. New Business A. Consideration and Possible Action to Order the School Board Election for Place 3 and Place 4 for the May I ,2021 General Election. Considerar y Tomar una Posible Accion para Ordenar la Eleccion para los Miembros Directivos Escolar para Lugar 3 y 4 para la Election el I de mayo, 2021. B. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Resolution of the Board Regarding Extension of Leave for Employee Quarantine C. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Marfa ISD's HB3 Goals for Reading, Math, and CCMR. D. Discussion an Possible Action to Approve the Request for an Over Payment Refund from the PCAD for the Year 201912020. E. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Audit Contract with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss, LLP for the Fiscal Year Ending on August 31,2021. VI. Executive Session A. Pursuant to Tex Govt Code 551.074, Consider and Discuss Personnel Employment, Assignments, Termindations and Regsignations VII. Consideration of and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session VIIL Discussion of Future Items to be Included on Next Agenda IX. 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.

Marfa ISD will have their regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 6pm via zoom Here is the link and the password is098MJp . If you have any comments or questions please email me at oaguero@marfaisd.com. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79516054050?pwd=QkJLWU5LU1h3NmcvcVhSSkdJM2ZtZz09

Saturday School for students needing to make up excessive absences will be held tomorrow, January 16, from 8:00 a.m.-12 noon. Additional dates include January 23 and 30. Students must report at 8 a.m. to the auditorium. Please bring a bottle of water, snack, chromebook, and assignments. Students must stay the full 4 hours to receive credit. Students can also make up hours after school in the auditorium from 3:45-4:45 p.m. today and Jan. 18-22 and Jan. 25-30. Please call the school if you have questions.