Onalaska Independent School District, TX
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- Planning & zoning
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
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Onalaska Independent School DistrictTX averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment1,242 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$11,206 (FY2020)
Schools2 · 87 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$17.1M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency49% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency60% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch74% (2018)
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 5:30PM
Special Meeting
Onalaska ISD to hold public hearing, vote on 2026-27 budget and tax rate
The Onalaska Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026/2027 budget and the tax rate needed to fund it. Following the hearing, the board will discuss and vote on approving the budget, a resolution setting the tax rate, and final budget amendments for the 2025/2026 school year.
- Public hearing on proposed 2026/2027 budget and tax rate
- Action to approve OISD Budget for 2026/2027
- Resolution setting tax rate for 2026/2027 budget
- Final budget amendments for 2025/2026 budget
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Administration Office PO Box 2289 Onalaska, TX 77360
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August 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed 2026/2027 School Year Budget and Tax Rate required to fund the proposed budget.
3. Discussion and action to approve the OISD Budget for the 2026/2027 School Year.
4. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution setting the tax rate to fund the 2026/52027 OISD Budget.
5. Discussion and action to approve final Budget Amendments for the 2025/2026 OISD Budget.
6. Adjournment.
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Onalaska ISD to hear high school project update, consider emergency shelter MOU
The Onalaska ISD board will hear presentations on the high school project and legal services, and consider several action items including an emergency shelter agreement with Polk County, a budget hearing date, and resolutions on credit-by-exam policies. Public testimony and open forum are also scheduled.
- Presentation from Pogue Construction on High School Project
- Discussion and possible action on MOU with Polk County OEM for district facilities as emergency shelter
- Discussion and possible action to set public hearing date for 2026/2027 budget and tax rate
- Discussion and possible action on compliance certification with TEC §§39.008, 11.005(c), 28.0022(h)
- Discussion and possible action on resolutions for credit by exam for grades 6-12
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August 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Public Testimony regarding the implementation of TEC §§39.008, 11.005(c), and 28.0022(h).
3. Presentation from Pogue Construction on High School Project
4. Presentation from James Guest, Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
5. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
6. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Regular Meeting July 20, 2026
7. Reports:
7.A. Elementary School Principal – Natalie Haislip
7.B. Middle School Principal - Joshua Meeker
7.C. High School Principal – Cheryl Bertsch
7.D. Business Manager, Angela Foster
7.D.1. Finance Report
7.E. Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
7.F. Superintendent- Dr. Kenneth Fraga
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Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Onalaska ISD board to discuss high school exams, robotics society, and library purchases
The Onalaska Independent School District board will meet on July 20, 2026, to discuss and possibly act on several education-related items. Reports include finance, STAAR scores, and district initiatives. The board will also review consent items such as tax reports and budget amendments.
- Presentation from Pogue Construction
- Discussion and possible action on semester exams for High School courses
- Discussion and possible action on participation in the International Robotics Honor Society
- Discussion and possible action on Library materials to be purchased for the Onalaska JSHS Library
- Discussion and possible action to approve tax report and budget amendments
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July 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Presentation from Pogue Construction.
3. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Regular Meeting June 18, 2026 and Special Meeting June 18, 2026.
4. Public Comment and Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
5. Reports:
5.A. Business Manager- Angela Foster
5.A.1. Finance Report
5.B. Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
5.B.1. STAAR score presentation
5.C. Superintendent- Dr. Kenneth Fraga
5.C.1. TXEDCON 2026
5.C.2. HS Staffing
6. Consent Items:
6.A. Approve tax report
6.B. Budget Amendments
6.C. Quarterly Investment Report
6.D. Code …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Board to vote on staff hires, resignations, and superintendent contract
The Onalaska ISD board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on staffing changes, including new hires and resignations, as well as the superintendent's contract. The board will also review budget amendments, salary schedules, and policy updates, and receive a construction update from Pogue Construction.
- Construction update from Pogue Construction
- Budget amendments and tax report approval
- Possible increase to TRS ActiveCare contribution for 26-27 plan year
- Review and adoption of non-administrative support staff salary schedules
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 127
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June 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Construction Update from Pogue Construction.
3. Public Hearing - ESSA Public Funds Hearing
4. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
5. Approve minutes of previous meeting: May 18, 2026
6. Reports:
6.A. Business Manager, Angela Foster
6.A.1. Finance Report
6.B. Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
6.C. Superintendent- Dr. Kenneth Fraga
6.C.1. TASA/TASB TxEdConvention- 10/8/2026-10/11/2026 Houston
7. Consent Items:
7.A. Approve tax report.
7.B. Budget Amendments
8. Discussion and possible action to increase the District's TRS ActiveCare contribution for the 26-27 Plan year.
9. Review an …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 7:00PM
Special Meeting
Onalaska ISD Board to conduct training workshop
The board will meet for a special session to conduct a board training workshop. The meeting is primarily procedural beyond the training session.
- Board training workshop
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Administration Office PO Box 2289 Onalaska, TX 77360
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June 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Special Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Conduct a board training workshop.
3. Adjournment.
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Mon May 18, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Board to swear in new trustees and elect officers at May 18 meeting
The Onalaska ISD Board of Trustees will swear in four incumbent trustees and elect officers at this regular meeting. Reports from principals and staff will be presented, and the board will discuss and possibly approve several items including travel for students and the robotics team, library materials, a 2026 strategic plan, and summer school plans.
- Administer oath of office to trustees Jake Ard, Candice Davies, Kaitlyn Griffin, and Ben Wilkins
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Possible approval of student trip to Washington, D.C. (July 21-24, 2028) for grades 7-9
- Possible approval of robotics team travel to Mall of America (July 29–Aug 1, 2026)
- Possible adoption of 2026 Strategic Plan and summer school plans
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May 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. OJSH Life Skills Classroom Presentation
3. Construction presentation from Pogue
4. Administer Statement of Office and Oath of Office to incumbent Trustees Jake Ard, Position 4; Candice Davies, Position 7; Kaitlyn Griffin, Position 5; Ben Wilkins, Position 2.
5. Election of Board of Trustee Officers : President, Vice President, Secretary.
6. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
7. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Regular Meeting April 20, 2026 and Special Meeting April 29, 2026.
8. Reports:
8.A. Interim Elementary School Principal – Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
8.A.1. Spotlight Staff and Student
8.B. Jr.-Sr. High School Principal – Cheryl Bertsch
8.B.1. Spotlight Staff and Student
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Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 5:30PM
Special Meeting
Board to consider travel approval for FFA qualifying team
The Onalaska Independent School District will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve travel for a student group. The request concerns a trip to a national competition in Oklahoma.
- Possible approval of travel for the Onalaska FFA qualifying team to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from May 4th-8th, 2026, for the National Land and Home site competition
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April 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Discussion and possible action to approve travel for the Onalaska FFA qualifying team to travel from May 4th-8th, 2026 to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the National Land and Home site competition.
3. Adjournment.
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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Board to consider District of Innovation Plan renewal through 2031
The Onalaska Independent School District Board will discuss several administrative approvals, including a curriculum transition plan and a student accident insurance plan. The body will also review a 3-year safety audit and construction updates from Pogue.
- Renewal of the District of Innovation Plan 2026-2031
- Approval of the 2027 Polk County Appraisal District budget
- Student Accident Insurance plan with Texas Kids First
- Service Agreement with Weaver for audit services for the school year ending August 31, 2026
- Bluebonnet Curriculum Transition Plan for the 2026/2027 school year
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April 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Construction Update from Pogue
3. Presentation from Onalaska Robotics Team
4. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
5. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Regular Meeting February 16, 2026, Special Meeting March 9, 2026, Regular Meeting March 16, 2026, and Special Meeting March 25, 2026.
6. Reports:
6.A. Director of Safety and Security- Charles Boyce
6.A.1. 3 Year District Safety Audit Report
6.B. Elementary School - Assistant Superintendent Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
6.B.1. Spotlight Staff and Students
6.C. Jr.-Sr. High School Principal – Cheryl Bertsch
6.C.1. Spotlight Staff and Students
6.D. Business Manager, Angela Foster
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Wed Mar 25, 2026 · 5:30PM
Special Meeting
Board to act on personnel terminations, hires, and retirements
The Board will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a proposed good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract employee. The Board will then reconvene to take official action on those terminations, new hires, and resignations or retirements.
- Action on the proposed good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract employee
- Action on new hires
- Action on resignations/retirements
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March 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Special Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
3. THE BOARD WILL GO INTO CLOSED SESSION UNDER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 - An executive session may be held to deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,discipline or dismissal of a public school officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
SECTION 551.074 - Consultation with Legal Counsel
3.A. Discussion on Superintendent's recommendation for the proposed good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract employee.
3.B. Discussion on new hires.
3.C. Discussion on resignations/retirements.
4. Reconvene for motions, voting or official actions.
4.A. Action on the proposed good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract employee.
4.B. Action on new hires.
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Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Administration Office PO Box 2289 Onalaska, TX 77360
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March 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Construction Report - Pogue Construction
3. Conduct a Public Hearing on the 2024/2025 Annual District Report Update.
4. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
5. Approve minutes of previous meeting: February 16, 2026 Regular Meeting and March 9, 2026 Special Meeting.
6. Reports:
6.A. Elementary School Principal – Crystal Byrd
6.A.1. Spotlight Student and Staff
6.B. Jr.-Sr. High School Principal – Cheryl Bertsch
6.B.1. Spotlight Student and Staff
6.C. Business Manager, Angela Foster
6.C.1. Finance Report
6.D. Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
6.E. Superintendent- Dr. Kenneth Fraga
6.E.1. Enrollment and Attendance Report …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Board to vote on staff terminations, hires, and retirements in closed session
The Onalaska Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, allow public comment, and enter a closed session under Texas Government Code to discuss personnel matters including terminations, new hires, and resignations/retirements. No official actions are scheduled outside the closed session.
- Discussion on good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract
- Discussion on new hires
- Discussion on resignations/retirements
- Action on good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract
- Action on new hires and resignations/retirements
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March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Public Comment/Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
3. THE BOARD WILL GO INTO CLOSED SESSION UNDER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 - An executive session may be held to deliberate the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,discipline or dismissal of a public school officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
3.A. Discussion on the good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract.
3.B. Discussion on new hires.
3.C. Discussion on resignation/retirements.
4. Reconvene for motions, voting or official actions.
4.A. Action on the good cause termination of a Chapter 21 contract.
4.B. Action on new hires.
4.C. Action on resignation/retirement.
5. Adjournment.
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Mon Feb 16, 2026 · 5:30PM
Regular Meeting
Administration Office PO Box 2289 Onalaska, TX 77360
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February 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Construction Report - Pogue Construction
3. Recognition of OJSH Robotics Team
4. Report from Tom Curran with PCAD
5. Public Hearing for Discussion of Onalaska ISD for the 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report
6. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
7. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Regular Meeting January 12, 2026 and Special Meeting Workshop January 28, 2026.
8. Reports:
8.A. Elementary School Principal – Crystal Byrd
8.B. Jr.-Sr. High School Principal – Cheryl Bertsch
8.C. Business Manager, Angela Foster
8.C.1. Finance Report
8.D. Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
8.D.1. Recognition of OISD Career and Technology Education Department. …
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Wed Jan 28, 2026 · 5:30PM
Workshop
Onalaska ISD to hold strategic planning workshop
The board will meet for a workshop focused on strategic planning. The meeting is primarily procedural with the exception of this planning session.
- Workshop for Strategic Planning
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January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Workshop
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Conduct a Workshop for Strategic Planning
3. Adjournment.
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Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
Board to vote on policy update and school election calendar
The Onalaska ISD board will meet on January 12, 2026, to discuss and possibly act on a policy manual update, approve tax and investment reports, and set dates for a regular school board election. Reports from principals and the business manager will also be presented.
- Second reading of TASB Local Policy Update 126
- Approval of tax report and quarterly investment report
- Notice and order for regular election on May 2, 2026, for four board positions
- Authorization for Business Manager Angela Foster to act as superintendent alternative for TEA web app requests in 2026
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January 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Adopt Agenda
2. Construction Report - Pogue Construction
3. Open Forum: comments from individuals not on the agenda.
4. Approve minutes of previous meeting: Regular Meeting November 17, 2025, Special Meeting November 17, 2025, Special Meeting December 2, 2025, Special Meeting December 17, 2025
5. Reports:
5.A. Elementary School Principal – Crystal Byrd
5.A.1. Campus Events Update
5.A.2. Spotlight Student and Staff
5.B. Jr.-Sr. High School Principal – Cheryl Bertsch
5.B.1. Campus Event Update
5.B.2. Spotlight Student and Staff
5.C. Business Manager - Angela Foster
5.C.1. Finance Report
5.D. Assistant Superintendent - Dr. Geoffery Bowdoin
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