Central Heights Independent School District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will meet to certify the November 5, 2024 general election results, appoint and swear in newly elected trustees, reorganize board officers, and add new signers to district bank accounts. The meeting also includes routine reports from campus leadership and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Certify November 5, 2024 general election results
- Appoint and swear in newly elected board members
- Reorganize board officers and add new authorized signers to Commercial Bank of Texas accounts
- Approval of minutes from November 11, 2024 regular meeting
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel matters, and school security
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights Independent School District will hold a public hearing regarding the FIRST Report and review an audit report from Axley and Rode - CPA. The board will also deliberate on updating the Gifted and Talented Plan and the Pre-K Family Engagement Plan and Self Assessment Report.
- Public hearing to discuss the FIRST Report
- Review of CHISD Audit Report by Axley and Rode - CPA
- Possible action to approve the CHISD Gifted and Talented Plan update
- Possible action to approve the CHISD Pre-K Family Engagement Plan and Self Assessment Report
- Closed session regarding attorney consultation, personnel, and school security
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights Independent School District board will meet to discuss and possibly approve several key items, including the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, a contract with MSB for October 2024–September 2025, and the 2024–2025 Priority for Service Plan for migrant students. The meeting will also include campus reports, financial updates, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of the CHISD Strategic Plan for 2024–2029
- Approval of MSB Contract for October 2024–September 2025
- Approval of the 2024–2025 Priority for Service Plan for Migrant Students
- Annual Report on Emergent Bilingual & Updates to Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2014 regular meeting
Special Meeting - Team of 8 Training
The board is meeting for a special session focused on Team of 8 Training presented by Moak Casey. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss attorney consultation, personnel, and school security.
- Team of 8 Training presented by Moak Casey
- Closed session regarding attorney consultation (Texas Government Code 551.071)
- Closed session regarding personnel (Texas Government Code 551.074)
- Closed session regarding school security (Texas Government Code 551.076)
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will meet September 9 at 6 PM to conduct routine business including approving minutes, receiving campus reports, and voting on two substantive items: a police department medical examination policy and revisions to the employee handbook. No new contracts or major expenditures are listed on this agenda.
- Possible action to approve CHISD Police Department Medical and Psychological Examination of a Licensee
- Possible action to approve changes to the CHISD Employee Handbook
- Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024 regular meeting
- Campus reports from athletic, elementary, middle, high school, technology, compliance, financial, and superintendent offices
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for attorney consultation, personnel matters, and school security
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will deliberate and possibly act on adopting the 2024-2025 district budget, setting the ad valorem tax rate at .9469, and approving a new school bus purchase after September 1, 2024. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the budget and tax rate, campus reports, and closed-session discussions on legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
- Adoption of CHISD and Nacogdoches County Schools SSA budgets for 2024-2025
- Set 2024 ad valorem tax rate at .9469 (maintenance/operations: .6669, debt service: .28)
- Approve budget amendments for 2023-2024 school year
- Allow Superintendent to purchase new school bus after September 1, 2024
Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
The Board will hold a workshop to present and discuss the 2024-2025 proposed budget. Members will deliberate and vote on proposing specific tax rates and setting a date for the official Budget and Tax Hearing.
- Proposed M&O tax rate of .6669 for 2024-2025
- Proposed I&S tax rate of .28 for 2024-2025
- Proposed combined tax rate of .9469 for 2024-2025
- Setting the date for the Budget and Tax Hearing
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports on finances, the superintendent, and 2024 STAAR/EOC scores. Action items include approving June minutes, rescheduling the August meeting, setting 2024-2025 meal prices, approving student code of conduct changes, and setting budget workshop dates. The board will also hear a strategic plan presentation and enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Approve meal prices for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve changes to 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Set dates for budget workshop(s)
- Report on CHISD 2024 STAAR and EOC scores
- Presentation of Central Heights ISD Strategic Plan
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold its regular meeting, starting with routine items like the financial report and approval of prior minutes. The main business includes possible approval of a telemedicine agreement (TCHATT), a resolution with Region VII for cooperative purchasing, and adoption of TASB Update 123. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Memorandum of Understanding for Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
- Resolution with Region VII and Regional Purchasing Cooperative for E-agreements
- Approval of TASB Update 123
- Financial report including check register, cash balances, and budget summary
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold its regular meeting on May 13, 2024, with several action items including a possible increase to the teacher pay scale, approval of spending over $40,000 for instructional materials, and a resolution on renovations at the Nacogdoches County Appraisal District. The board will also hear campus and financial reports, consider the 2024-2025 Professional Development Plan, and enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Possible action to increase CHISD teacher pay scale
- Approval of spending over $40,000 for instructional materials
- Resolution involving renovations at Nacogdoches County Appraisal District
- Approval of 2024-2025 Professional Development Plan
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold its regular April meeting, starting with routine items like recognitions, open forum, and campus reports. The board will hear a tax collection report from its attorneys and vote to approve the previous meeting's minutes. The main action item is deliberation and possible approval of the 2024/2025 IMA and TEKS certification. The board will then enter closed session for legal, personnel, and school security matters before reconvening to adjourn.
- Approval of minutes from March 18, 2024 regular meeting
- Deliberation and possible action on 2024/2025 IMA and TEKS certification
- Report from Perdue Brandon Attorneys at Law on tax collection
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel, and school security
- Campus reports from athletic, elementary, middle school, high school, technology, compliance, financial, and superintendent
Public Hearing
The Central Heights ISD board is holding a public hearing on its District of Innovation Plan, followed by a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters. The board may take action on items discussed in closed session after reconvening. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Public hearing on CHISD District of Innovation Plan
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.076
- Possible action on closed-session items
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports from campuses and departments, then consider several action items. These include approving the District of Innovation plan, the 2024-25 school calendar, changes to the DEC (Local) leaves and absences policy, and additions to the high school course catalog. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and security matters, and may take action on employment recommendations.
- Approve District of Innovation plan
- Approve 2024-25 CHISD school calendar
- Changes to DEC (Local) - Leaves and Absences
- Additions to High School Course Catalog for 24-25
- Closed session for personnel and school security
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several items including the District of Innovation plan and a bid for elementary parking lot resurfacing. The meeting also includes reports on campus activities, finances, and potential administrator contract extensions.
- Approval of the Central Heights ISD District of Innovation plan
- Approval of bid for elementary parking lot resurfacing
- Possible action on administrator contract extensions
- Possible rescheduling of the March 11th meeting to March 18th
- Approval of the 2024/2025 Staff Development Minutes Waiver
Regular Meeting
The Central Heights ISD board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of prior minutes and a TASB policy update. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters, and may take action on the superintendent's contract extension.
- Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023 regular meeting
- Deliberation and possible action on TASB Policy Update 122
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.076
- Possible action on superintendent's contract extension and review