Comal ISD public meetings in 2023
41 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held before the regular board meeting later that evening. The agenda includes call to order, public comment limited to posted agenda items, a superintendent report, and a briefing with administrative staff on the regular meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or specific action items are listed.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Superintendent reports and board information
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda scheduled for 6:00 PM
The provided document is a landing page for the December 12, 2023, Pre-Meeting Briefing minutes but does not contain the actual text of the minutes. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in this source.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving new attendance boundaries for Bulverde Middle School, which would also change the Smithson Valley High School boundary. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including personnel, financial reports, a benefits administrator contract, and waivers, plus discuss a 2024-2025 academic calendar and a curriculum expansion recommendation.
- Approve Bulverde Middle School attendance boundaries and resulting Smithson Valley High School boundary changes
- Approve US Employee Benefits Services Group as Third Party Benefits Administrator (RFP 24-07)
- Approve renewal of Modified Schedule/State Assessment Testing Days Waiver and Teacher Data Portal Waiver for three-year cycle
- Approve SHAC recommendation to expand Living Well Aware curriculum to 7th and 8th grade (HB 1525)
- Approve designation of non-business days for Public Information Act calendar
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to a signed minutes file that was not included in the text.
Comal ISD Council of PTA's Christmas Luncheon
This is a notice that a quorum of the Comal ISD Board of Trustees may or may not be present at the Comal ISD Council of PTA's Christmas Luncheon on December 8, 2023. The agenda explicitly states that no board action will be taken at this event, making it a procedural notice rather than a decision-making meeting.
- Notice of possible quorum at PTA Christmas Luncheon
- Event location: Casa Garcia's, 1691 State Hwy 46W, Unit 335, New Braunfels, TX 78132
- No board action will be taken
Board Workshop - Team of 8 Training
This is a special board workshop focused on Team of 8 training, covering governance, roles and responsibilities, and expectations. Public comment is limited to agenda items. No decisions or votes are listed.
- Team of 8 Training: Governance
- Team of 8 Training: Roles and Responsibilities
- Team of 8 Training: Expectations
The provided document contains only the title and administrative metadata for the November 29, 2023, Board Workshop - Team of 8 Training. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Public Hearing on Comal ISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas Results for 2023
The Comal Independent School District is holding a public hearing to present and discuss its Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) results for 2023. The agenda contains only this single item, with no additional details or attachments provided in the text.
- Public hearing on Comal ISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas results for 2023
Comal ISD Retired Teachers Thanksgiving Luncheon
This is a notice that a quorum of the Comal ISD Board of Trustees may or may not be present at the district's Retired Teachers Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 16, 2023, at 11:30 AM at the McKenna Events Center in New Braunfels, Texas. No official business or decisions are scheduled; it is a social gathering.
- Notice of possible quorum at Retired Teachers Thanksgiving Luncheon
- Event at McKenna Events Center, New Braunfels, Texas
- No agenda items for official action
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held before the regular board meeting later that evening. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment limited to posted agenda items, a superintendent's report, and a briefing with administrative staff on the regular meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Superintendent reports and board information
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
The provided document is a cover page for the November 16, 2023, Pre-Meeting Briefing. It contains no record of actions, votes, or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hear a recommendation for Bulverde Middle School attendance boundaries, with possible action scheduled for December. The board will also consider approving updates to security policies, a network security purchase, and several consent agenda items including financial reports and a donation.
- Bulverde Middle School attendance boundary recommendation (information only)
- Approve updates to Board Policy CKE (Local) and DH (Local) for armed security staff
- Approve purchase of network security solution through DIR cooperative
- Approve $10,754.67 donation from Church Hill Middle School PTSA
- Approve HVAC DDC controller replacements at Smithson Valley HS (RFCSP 24-04)
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a signed minutes file. No actual meeting deliberations, votes, or decisions are present in the text.
Community Education Foundation Donorfest
This is a notice that a quorum of the Comal ISD Board of Trustees may or may not be present at the Community Education Foundation Donorfest on November 14, 2023. No official decisions or discussions are listed; it is a procedural notice for a social event.
- Notice of possible quorum at Donorfest event
- Event location: Screaming Goat Yard & Tap, 4 Sun Valley Drive, Spring Branch, TX 78070
Comal ISD PTA Council Meeting
This is a notice that a quorum of the Comal ISD Board of Trustees may or may not be present at the Comal ISD Council of PTA's Delegate Meeting on November 8, 2023, at 11:30 AM. The meeting will be held at the district's Support Services Building. No other agenda items are listed.
- Notice of possible quorum of Board of Trustees at PTA Council Delegate Meeting
- Meeting location: Comal ISD Support Services Building, 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a land purchase for Middle School #9, as well as several other items including bond updates, a refunding bond order, and the annual financial report. The agenda also includes reports on human resources, policy updates, and attendance boundaries.
- Consider/Approve Land Purchase for Middle School #9
- Consider/Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds (Series 2015A and 2015B)
- Consider/Approve the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Consider/Approve the Donation to Kinder Ranch Elementary School in the amount of $6,500.00
- Consider/Approve the Donation to Canyon High School Tennis Program in the amount of $5,995.00
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. No meeting minutes, motions, or decisions were recorded in the text.
Special Audit Committee Meeting
The Comal ISD Special Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 annual audit with external auditors. The agenda contains only this single substantive item followed by adjournment, with no additional details or attachments provided.
- Meet with external auditors to discuss 2022-2023 annual audit
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held before the regular board meeting later that evening. The agenda includes call to order, public comment limited to agenda items, administrative reports, and a briefing on the regular meeting agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Public comment limited to posted agenda items at this special meeting
- Briefing session on the regular board meeting agenda scheduled for 6:00 PM
The provided document contains no records of decisions, discussions, or actions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to a signed minutes file without the actual content of the meeting.
Community Education Foundation Golf Tournament
This is a notice that a quorum of the Comal ISD Board of Trustees may or may not be present at the Community Education Foundation's golf tournament on October 19, 2023. No official business or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Notice of possible quorum at Community Education Foundation golf tournament
- Event at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas
Special Called Board Meeting
The Comal ISD Board will consider and possibly approve nominations for the Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors. This action is required to fill a vacancy created by Nancy Pappas's decision not to serve another term, effective after December 31, 2023. The nomination process implements term changes mandated by recently approved Senate Bill 2.
- Consideration and possible approval of nominations to the Comal Appraisal District Board
- Vacancy created by Nancy Pappas's decision not to serve another term
- Implementation of term changes required by Senate Bill 2 and Texas Property Tax Code Section 5.13(d)
The provided document is a landing page for the October 5, 2023, Special Called Board Meeting minutes but does not contain the text of the minutes themselves. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Board Workshop
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss and receive information on several topics, including a local policy (GKD), House Bill 3 board goals, and the development of a superintendent evaluation template. Public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda.
- Discussion of GKD (Local) policy
- Review of HB 3 board goals
- Development of superintendent evaluation template
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file that was not included in the text.
Hill Country College Preparatory High School Beam Signing Cancelled
This is a notice that a quorum of the Comal ISD Board of Trustees will be present at a beam signing ceremony for the future Hill Country College Preparatory High School. No official decisions or discussions are scheduled; the event is ceremonial.
- Beam signing ceremony for Hill Country College Preparatory High School
- Future site at 3615 Mustang Vista, Bulverde, TX 78163
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held before the regular board meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment limited to posted agenda items, a superintendent's report, and a briefing with administrative staff on the regular meeting agenda. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Superintendent reports and board information
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
The provided document is a landing page for a pre-meeting briefing and does not contain the actual minutes or any recorded decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2023, to consider and possibly approve the 2023 tax rate, a resolution to join litigation regarding the TEA accountability rating system, and nominations to appraisal district boards. The board will also hear updates on professional development, bilingual/ESL programs, and STAAR performance, and will vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, legal services, and interlocal agreements.
- Approve 2023 tax rate of $1.0892 ($0.7392 M&O, $0.35 I&S), $0.1854 less than 2022
- Resolution to join litigation regarding TEA accountability rating system
- Contract ratification for Bond 2021, Bond 2023, and capital projects ($50,000-$350,000)
- Approve network equipment for Bulverde MS and Hill Country College Preparatory HS
- Approve legal services agreements with Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle and Robinson and Thompson & Horton LLP
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes, motions, or decisions were included in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2023, to consider and act on a range of items, including the approval of the Collaborative Vision 5-Year Plan, the 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans, and several consent agenda items such as school bus purchases, a fire suppression system replacement at Canyon High School, and a donation from Kinder Ranch PTSA. The board will also receive reports on bond projects, the School Health Advisory Council, and updates from the 88th legislative session.
- Approve Collaborative Vision 5-Year Plan
- Approve 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Approve school bus purchase (2021/2023 Bond)
- Approve Canyon HS fire suppression piping replacement
- Approve $7,200 donation from Kinder Ranch PTSA to Kinder Ranch Elementary
The provided document contains only a landing page and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were included in the text.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held to review the agenda for the upcoming regular board meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, public comment, superintendent reports, and a briefing with administrative staff. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Briefing session with administrative staff regarding the regular board meeting agenda
The provided document is a landing page for a pre-meeting briefing and does not contain the actual minutes or any recorded decisions.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held before the regular board meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, public comment, superintendent reports, and a briefing with staff on the posted agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
The provided document is a landing page for a pre-meeting briefing and does not contain the actual minutes or any recorded decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budgets and tax rates, with possible approval of line-item expenditures. The board will also hear updates on federal grant planning, STAAR 2023 results, and the student handbook, and will consider consent agenda items including personnel, financials, and construction contracts.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budgets and tax rates (tax rates to be considered Sept. 28)
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 federal entitlement grants including ESSER
- Contract ratification for Bond 2021/2023 and capital projects ($50,000-$350,000 range)
- Approve construction audit services RFQ 23-18 for bond programs
- Approve SVHS fiber installation with Alterman after February 2023 storm damage
The provided document contains only a landing page and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were recorded in the text.
Board Workshop
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to receive reports and discuss the district's Collaborative Vision 5-Year Plan, the 2023-2024 budget, and STAAR 2023 results. Public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Collaborative Vision 5-Year Plan presented by Dr. Lizzy Johnson
- 2023-2024 Budget Update presented by Crystal Hermesch
- STAAR 2023 Update presented by Courtney Witherell
- Public comment limited to agenda items for special meeting
The provided document contains no records of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on board reorganization, followed by action items including the reorganization vote. The board will also hear reports on STAAR 2.0, Bond 2023, and contract ratifications, and will consider a consent agenda with numerous items including personnel, financials, and construction contracts.
- Consider/Approve 2023-2024 Employee Compensation Plan
- Consider/Approve Modification to 2023-2024 Academic Calendar (moving bad weather days to Feb 19 and Apr 26, last day May 23)
- Consider/Approve RFCSP 23-21: Smithson Valley High School B-Wing Interior Renovations (2021 Bond)
- Consider/Approve RFP 23-22: District-wide Secure Vestibules (2021 Bond)
- Consider/Approve Donation from Vulcan Materials Company ($5,000 to SVHS FFA)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held at 5:30 PM on May 18, 2023, ahead of the regular board meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM the same day. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment limited to posted agenda items, a superintendent's report, and a briefing with administrative staff on the regular meeting agenda. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or financial items are listed on this agenda.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Briefing session with administrative staff regarding the regular board meeting agenda
- Superintendent reports and board information
The provided document is a placeholder or cover page for a pre-meeting briefing and contains no record of actions, votes, or decisions.
Canvass of Election Returns
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to canvass the official returns from the May 6, 2023, trustee election in Single-Member District 4 and the bond election for school building bonds. The board will adopt the tabulation reports and declare the election results, as required by the Texas Election Code. This is a procedural meeting to certify the election outcomes.
- Canvass of May 6 Trustee Election returns for Single-Member District 4
- Adoption of tabulation report for Trustee Election per Chapter 67, Texas Election Code
- Canvass of May 6 Bond Election returns for school building bonds
- Approval of order canvassing Bond Election returns
- Any other action required to complete the canvass
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board Workshop
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 27, 2023, to consider and act on a consent agenda covering personnel, financials, budget amendments, and multiple construction and service contracts. The board will also discuss and potentially approve the District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan and renew employee contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Emergency purchase of replacement chiller at Davenport High School after winter freeze damage
- Approve 2023-2024 health and dental insurance plans through UBC/Cigna
- Approve external audit services RFQ 23-20 and safety/security film installation RFCSP 23-19
- Approve Spring Branch Middle School parking lot reconstruction RFCSP 23-12
- Approve District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan and employee contract renewals
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hear a superintendent report and receive a briefing from administrative staff about the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM the same day. Public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda.
- Public comment limited to agenda items per Policy BED local
- Superintendent reports and board information
- Briefing on regular board meeting agenda scheduled for 6:00 PM
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held at 5:30 PM on March 30, 2023, ahead of the regular board meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM the same day. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment limited to posted agenda items, superintendent reports, and a briefing with administrative staff on the regular meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in this agenda.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
- Superintendent reports and board information
The provided document is a pre-meeting briefing record and contains no substantive decisions, votes, or discussions.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 30, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes reports on the expansion of full-day prekindergarten programs, a second reading of TASB Policy Update 120, and a required public notice about Intruder Detection Audits conducted by the Texas School Safety Center. The board will also consider a consent agenda with numerous action items, including contracts for the May 6 elections, construction bid packages for the Hill Country College Preparatory High School and elementary school playgrounds, and various other purchases and agreements.
- Prekindergarten Expansion: Converting all five half-day pre-K programs to full-day and opening Comal Creek ES and Farias-Spitzer ES with full-day programs in 2023-24
- Safety Audit Update: Public notice that Intruder Detection Audits were conducted in February and March, requiring corrective action
- Contract Ratification: Approving contracts for playground upgrades and Hill Country College Preparatory High School
- Election Contracts: Approving election service contracts with Comal and Bexar Counties for the May 6 elections
- HCCPHS GMP BP2: Approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Bid Package 2 of the Hill Country College Preparatory High School project
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of meeting minutes, motions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices for the BoardBook software.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held before the regular board meeting later that evening. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment limited to posted agenda items, a superintendent's report, and a briefing with administrative staff on the regular meeting agenda. No decisions or votes are scheduled; it is a procedural session.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Superintendent reports and board information
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative page headers.
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop meeting, not a regular monthly meeting. The main item is a collaborative strategic planning session to discuss the district's mission, vision, motto, and district goals/priorities. Public comment is limited to items on this agenda.
- Strategic planning discussion on mission, vision, and motto
- Discussion of district goals and priorities
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Board Meeting - Special Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve an order calling a bond election for the May 6 ballot, along with a joint election agreement with Bexar County. The board will also receive a budget update and hear about the proposed Bond 2023 package, which aims to prepare classrooms and facilities for learning.
- Consider/approval of an order calling a bond election
- Joint election agreement with Bexar County
- Budget update presented by Crystal Hermesch
- Bond 2023 update presented by Steve Stanford
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board Workshop
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving attendance boundary lines for the new Comal Creek Elementary School, the 2023-2024 academic calendar, and a consent agenda that includes personnel, financials, donations, and construction contracts. The board will also hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and discuss a safety audit update and Bond 2023.
- Approve attendance boundary lines for Comal Creek Elementary School opening Aug. 2023
- Approve 2023-2024 academic calendar (62% of 2,350 survey respondents favored Calendar B)
- Approve donations: $44,520 from Hoffmann Lane ES PTA, $6,749 printer from Timberwood Park ES PTA, $5,492.42 from Church Hill MS PTSA
- Approve construction contracts: Arlon Seay ES MEP upgrades, Timberwood Park ES HVAC, campus lighting upgrades, architect contract for high school interior upgrades
- Approve order of election for May 6, 2023 trustee election in Single-Member Districts 3 and 4
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Comal ISD Board of Trustees, held before the regular board meeting later that evening. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment limited to posted agenda items, a superintendent's report, and a briefing with administrative staff on the regular meeting agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda for this special meeting
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
- Superintendent reports and board information
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative page headers.
Board Workshop
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to receive an update on the Bond 2023 process, including the Comal Forward committee's work, a community survey, and potential projects for the May 6 ballot. The board is not voting on the bond at this meeting; it is a discussion item. Public comment is limited to items on the posted agenda.
- Update on Bond 2023: Comal Forward committee, community survey, and potential 2023 projects
- Discussion of preparing classrooms and facilities for learning
- Public comment limited to agenda items per policy BED local
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Workshop - Team of 8 Training
This is a special board workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda includes public comment limited to posted items, board president's comments, and a session on governance team building and strategic direction. No specific votes or actions are listed.
- Public comment limited to items on the posted agenda
- Governance team building and strategic direction session
The provided document contains no records of decisions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken.