Jacksonville ISD public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD board will hold its regular December 16 meeting starting with a closed session at 5:30 PM, followed by the public meeting at 6:30 PM. The board will discuss and vote on several personnel and financial matters, including an amended compensation plan, a budget amendment, and the designation of an additional investment officer. A public hearing on the district’s Schools F.I.R.S.T. financial rating will also take place.
- Consider and approve amended 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Consider and approve Budget Amendment 25-03
- Consider and approve Resolution to Designate Employee as Additional Investment Officer
- Consider and approve Adding Employee on District Depository Accounts at Austin Bank
- Public Hearing on Schools F.I.R.S.T. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Report
Special
The Jacksonville ISD board will convene a special meeting to consult with its attorney on legal matters and allow brief public comments. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2023-2024 financial audit and a bond redemption order. The meeting also includes discussions on police memorandums of understanding and the appointment of safe and supportive program teams.
- Approval of 2023-2024 JISD Financial Audit
- Order authorizing defeasance and redemption of Taxable Series 2011 School Construction Bonds
- Memorandums of Understanding between JISD Police and local law enforcement agencies
- Appointment of District and Campus Level JISD Safe and Supportive Program Teams
- Review of donations of $1,000 and over and tax refund applications over $2,500
Special / Training
The board is holding a special meeting for a training session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct Team of 8 training led by Jim Moore from Region 7.
- Team of 8 Training presented by Jim Moore of Region 7
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD board will hold a regular meeting on October 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will adjourn to a closed session at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real property. During the open meeting, the board will consider adopting the 2024 Certified Tax Roll and approve a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and a tax refund request.
- Consider and adopt the 2024 Certified Tax Roll
- Approve consent agenda including minutes, investment report, finance reports, and ADA report
- Acknowledge Principals Month for JISD Principals
- Review EL Program Evaluation and Data Monitoring Update
- Review Monthly Campus and District Attendance Update
Regular
The Board of Trustees will discuss district attendance and consider several procurement methods for facility projects. The meeting includes votes on budget amendments and the approval of the 2024-25 District and Campus Improvement Plans.
- Procurement for Jacksonville High School HVAC Renovations Project
- Procurement for Jacksonville High School Parking Lot and ADA Compliance Project
- Budget Amendments 25-01 and 25-02
- Procurement for a pre-engineered metal carport
- Approval of the 2024-2025 JISD Concussion Oversight Team
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD board will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2024-25 budget, tax rates, and related financial resolutions. The meeting also includes appointments, donations, and committee reports.
- Adopt proposed 2024-25 budget
- Approve maintenance and operations tax rate of $0.6669 and interest and sinking tax rate of $0.3950
- Appoint new Board of Trustee for Place 7
- Consider donation of 2024 Mule PRO-FX 1000 HD Edition and $5,000 from Christus Trinity Mother Francis Health System
- Adopt resolution for extracurricular status of 4-H Organization and adjunct faculty agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Regular / Budget Workshop
The Board will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting to discuss the 2024-25 budget and tax rates. They will consider setting a public hearing for August 27, 2024, and approve the T-TESS calendar and appraiser list.
- Proposed public hearing for 2024-25 Budget and Tax Rate on August 27, 2024, at 6:30 PM
- Resolution to publish 2024-2025 Proposed Budget and Tax Rates
- Approval of 2024-25 T-TESS List of Appraisers and Calendar
- Revision of Policy DEC (LOCAL) regarding compensation, benefits, leaves, and absences
- Approval of the District Professional Development Plan
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD board will hold a regular meeting on July 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The board will consider and vote on hiring a new principal for Jacksonville Middle School. Public comments are allowed but limited to two minutes per speaker.
- Consider and Approve to Hire Jacksonville Middle School Principal
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2024, at 6:30 PM, preceded by a closed session at 5:30 PM. The board will consider and potentially approve the 2024-2025 compensation plan, the student dress code, an easement for Oncor Electric, a staff development waiver, and a policy update. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, financial reports, and tax refunds.
- Consider and approve 2024-2025 compensation plan effective July 1, 2024
- Consider and approve 2024-2025 JISD student dress code
- Consider and approve easement and right of way for Oncor Electric Delivery Company services adjacent to JMS
- Consider and approve staff development minutes waiver
- Tax refund requests for Niral R. Gandhi: $10,642 and $13,302.50
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider hiring principals for East Side and Joe Wright Elementary Schools, approve the engagement of Patillo Brown & Hill as external auditors, and authorize the superintendent to negotiate a health services agreement with Christus Mother Francis. They will also consider several other action items, including a resolution naming BOK Financial as an approved investment provider and a purchasing cooperative agreement.
- Hire East Side Elementary School Principal
- Hire Joe Wright Elementary School Principal
- Engage Patillo Brown & Hill as external auditors for 2023-2024 financial audit
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate exclusive health services and sports medicine contract with Christus Mother Francis
- Approve consent agenda including donations ($3,000 from East Side PTO, $2,000 from Charles Holman) and tax refunds (largest $9,475.14)
Special
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting primarily to administer the oath of office to elected trustees. The agenda also includes routine items such as a call to order, public comments, and discussion of future agenda items. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions are listed.
- Oath of office to elected trustees, administered by Judge Stone
- Public comments limited to two minutes per speaker
- Board members to suggest items for future agendas
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a closed session at 5:30 PM to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real property, followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving administrator and teacher contracts for the 2024-2025 school year, certify the use of the Instructional Allotment for TEKS curriculum, and approve a consent agenda including minutes, financial reports, and donations. The meeting also includes public comments, awards, and reports on STAAR re-test results and board member continuing education.
- Approve JISD administrator and teacher contracts for 2024-2025
- Certify 2024-2025 Instructional Allotment for 100% TEKS curriculum
- Consent agenda: minutes, investment, finance, budget, ADA reports
- Donations of $1000+ and tax refunds over $2500, if needed
- Public comments limited to 2 minutes per person
Special
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the hiring of a new Jacksonville High School Principal. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the candidate, then reconvene publicly to consider and vote on the hire. The meeting also includes public comment time.
- Closed session to discuss hiring Jacksonville High School Principal
- Consider and approve hiring Jacksonville High School Principal
- Public comments limited to two minutes per person
- Special meeting on March 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving the 2024-2025 textbook adoption selection, an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County Purchasing Cooperative, and a consent agenda that includes financial reports and donations. The meeting begins with a closed session at 5:30 PM for personnel, legal, and real property matters.
- Consider and approve 2024-2025 textbook adoption selection
- Consider and approve interlocal agreement with Tarrant County Purchasing Cooperative
- Consent agenda includes donation of $2,963.49 from East Side Elementary PTO for teacher supplies
- Consent agenda includes tax refund request of $2,850.72 for Bealls Inc
- Certify Brad Stewart as District Representative to Region VII Advisory Committee for 2024-2025
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider and take action on several items, including the superintendent's contract, the 2024-2025 school calendar, a fencing project, and the cancellation of the May 4, 2024 school board election due to unopposed candidates. The agenda also includes reports on career and technical education and early literacy goals, as well as routine consent agenda items such as minutes, financial reports, and donations.
- Consider and approve superintendent's contract
- Adopt 2024-2025 JISD school calendar
- Approve Jacksonville ISD fencing project and resolution
- Certify unopposed candidates and cancel May 4, 2024 school board election
- Donations: $1,300 (Double H Burger), $1,464.62 (First United Methodist), $3,000 (Cherokee Charmer Booster), $1,700 (JHS Choir Booster); tax refund $3,976.60 (Boltons Business Inc)
Regular/Public Hearing
The Jacksonville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 annual report and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), then consider action items including calling the May 4, 2024 trustee election, approving a joint election agreement with the City of Jacksonville, a budget amendment, an investment policy review, a child nutrition purchasing agreement, and a resolution for an employee retention stipend. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, legal, student discipline, and real property matters.
- Order to call trustee election for May 4, 2024
- Joint election agreement with City of Jacksonville (Texas Election Code 271.02)
- Budget Amendment 24-03
- Resolution for employee retention stipend
- Interlocal agreement with Region 10 ESC for child nutrition purchasing