Jacksonville ISD public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will meet in regular session to consider appointing a replacement for Place 1, vacated by Jeff Horton, and to take action on several resolutions and approvals. The board will also hear reports on college readiness, purchases over $50,000, and recognize students.
- Appoint replacement for Place 1 vacated by Jeff Horton
- Consider and approve Proclamation 2024 Textbook Committee
- Consider and adopt resolution pertaining to SB 763
- Consider and adopt resolution to cast votes for Cherokee County Appraisal District board
- Donations: $1,000 from Carter Blood Care, $2,228 from Jacksonville Athletic Booster Club, $1,000 in cactus pots
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board will meet to discuss personnel, legal matters, and district updates. Key actions include the potential adoption of the 2023 Certified Tax Roll and approval of Budget Amendment 24-02.
- Adoption of the 2023 Certified Tax Roll
- Approval of Budget Amendment 24-02
- HVAC Phase 1 update
- EL Program Evaluation and Data Monitoring update
- SB 763 update
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider and potentially approve a budget amendment, a resolution nominating members to the Cherokee County Appraisal District board, and a resolution designating nonbusiness days for the Texas Public Information Act. They will also vote on the consent agenda, which includes minutes, financial reports, and improvement plans. The meeting begins with a closed session at 5:30 PM for personnel, legal, and real property matters.
- Consider and approve Budget Amendment 24-01
- Consider and adopt resolution for nominations to Cherokee County Appraisal District Board
- Consider and adopt resolution designating nonbusiness days for Texas Public Information Act
- Consider and approve JISD Concussion Oversight Team for 2023-2024
- Consent agenda includes minutes, investment report, finance reports, and improvement plans
Special / Training
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on September 11, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a call to order, a training session led by Jim Moore, and adjournment. This is a training-focused meeting with no action items listed.
- Special meeting called at 5:30 PM
- Team of 8 Board Training led by Jim Moore
- Call to order and adjournment only
Regular / Budget Workshop
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting on July 31, 2023. The board will discuss the 2023-24 budget and consider approving the compensation plan, T-TESS appraisers and calendar, the student code of conduct, and other items. A public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate is scheduled for August 29, 2023.
- Discussion of 2023-24 JISD budget
- Consider and approve 2023-24 compensation plan
- Set public hearing for Aug 29, 2023 on proposed budget and tax rate
- Consider and approve 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct
- Tax refund request of $2,791.28 for Ronald H Boren
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 26, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving a staff development minutes waiver, adopting Policy Update 121, and revising local policies on compensation and class ranking. They will also act on a consent agenda that includes financial reports, donations, and a tax refund.
- Consider and adopt Policy Update 121 affecting multiple local policies (CFB, CKE, CKEA, CLB, CRF, CVA, CVB, DEA, FD, FFI)
- Consider and revise local policies DEC (leaves/absences) and EIC (class ranking)
- Consent agenda includes donation of $1,050 from Jacksonville FFA Booster and $1,863 from East Side PTO
- Tax refund of $3,435.67 to MWS Enterprises LLC
- Closed session for personnel, legal matters, student discipline, and real property
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first, then consider hiring Pattillo Brown & Hill as external auditors for the 2022-2023 financial audit and approve a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, a $3,000 donation, and two tax refunds. The board will also take oaths for elected trustees, reorganize, and hear reports on federal grant intentions.
- Engagement of Pattillo Brown & Hill as external auditors for 2022-2023 financial audit
- Consent agenda includes $3,000 donation from East Side PTO for field trips
- Tax refund request for Blake Alan Powell: $5,206.88
- Tax refund request for National Retail Properties LP: $5,769.41
- Oath of office for elected trustees and board reorganization
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving administrator and teacher contracts for the 2023-2024 school year, hiring a new West Side Elementary School principal, and extending the district's depository contract for the 2023-2025 biennium. The meeting also includes public comments, recognitions, and routine consent agenda items.
- Approve JISD administrator and teacher contracts for 2023-2024
- Hire West Side Elementary School principal
- Extend depository contract for 2023-2025 biennium
- Certify use of 2023-2024 Instructional Allotment for TEKS curriculum
- Consent agenda: minutes, investment, finance, budget, ADA reports
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board will hold a regular meeting on February 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM, preceded by a closed session at 5:30 PM. The board will consider and take action on several items, including changes to the superintendent's contract, hiring a principal for Nichols Intermediate School, adopting the 2023-24 school calendar, and adopting new curricula for human sexuality and abuse prevention instruction. They will also receive reports on career and technical education and other topics.
- Consider and approve changes to superintendent's contract
- Consider and approve hiring of Nichols Intermediate School Principal
- Consider and adopt proposed 2023-24 JISD school calendar
- Consider and adopt 'Choosing the Best' curriculum for human sexuality and abuse prevention instruction
- Consider and adopt Policy Update 120 affecting local policies (CKC, FNG, FO)
Regular / Public Hearing
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 annual report including the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), then consider action items including calling the May 6, 2023 trustee election, approving a joint election agreement with the City of Jacksonville, adopting the annual investment policy review, and approving an interlocal agreement for child nutrition purchasing. The board will also recognize students and staff and hear public comments.
- Order to call trustee election for May 6, 2023
- Joint election agreement with City of Jacksonville (Texas Election Code 271.002)
- Resolution of annual review of JISD Investment Policy
- Interlocal agreement with Region 10 ESC for Child Nutrition Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for 2023-2024
- Donation of $1,122.81 for student books at West Side Elementary from First United Methodist Church