Keene ISD, TX

Regular Meeting

The Keene ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a state-required compliance certificate, followed by discussion of the 2026 tax rate and action on several agreements, including jail and dispatching services. The board will also consider an AI policy and acknowledge receipt of student and staff handbooks.

• Public hearing on certification of compliance with DEI prohibitions under Senate Bill 12
• Discussion of proposed 2026 tax rate: voter-approval rate of $0.048052/$100
• Amendment to Communications System Agreement effective Oct. 1, 2026
• Interlocal agreement for housing Class C misdemeanor prisoners in Johnson County jail
• Approval of AI policy

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider several administrative approvals for the 2026-27 school year, including staff development and teacher appraisal schedules. The meeting also includes votes on a county MOU and a regional education service center contract.

• 4H Johnson County MOU
• Lone Star Investment Pool Resolution
• ESC Region 11 Contract
• 26-27 Professional Development Plan and TEA Staff Development Waiver
• DAR 3 Year Safety Audit

Regular Meeting

The board will meet to approve the 2026-2027 budget and related budget amendments. The meeting also includes decisions on district policy updates and infrastructure projects.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Budget
• Approval of Budget Amendments
• Bid approval for Thompson Trail project
• Decision on KLLA Expansion
• Policy Update 127 (LEGAL and LOCAL policies)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Budget Workshop #2

The Keene Independent School District board holds its second budget workshop to review maintenance and operations spending, receive reports on district assessments and police data, and consider a land purchase and the 2026–2027 meeting calendar.

• Discuss and possibly approve land purchase
• Approve 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates
• Public hearing on Maintenance & Operations budget
• Review District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report
• Review KISD Police Department Statistical Data

The provided minutes consist of a meeting agenda and do not record any substantive decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes. The session included a budget presentation and various reports, but no final actions are documented.

Budget Workshop #1

The board will conduct a budget workshop including a public hearing on the FY27 payroll budget. Members will also consider a land purchase and the results of a bond election.

• Public hearing on FY27 Payroll Budget
• Approval of Mentor's Care 2026-27 Contract
• Canvassing returns and declaring results of a Bond Election
• Discussion and possible approval of a land purchase
• Budget amendment

The provided minutes for the May 5, 2026, Budget Workshop contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district safety assessments and graduation schedules. The body will decide on a real estate purchase, budget amendments, and the appointment of a presiding judge for the May 2, 2026 bond election.

• Consider and possibly approve purchase of real estate
• Appointment of Election Presiding Judge for May 2, 2026 Bond Election
• Budget amendment and FY 27 contracts for approval
• SB 546 School Bus Seat Belt Compliance and Financial Determination
• Public Safety Data Sharing Agreement

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the April 20, 2026, meeting.

Regular Meeting

The Keene ISD board will hold its regular meeting on March 23, 2026, and is scheduled to act on several items including the 2026-27 district calendar, early voting schedules for the May 2 bond election, and a possible property purchase. The board will also discuss compliance with new school bus seat belt rules and disposition of surplus devices.

• Approval to nominate Dr. Ricky Stephens for Superintendent of the Year
• Approval for sale of surplus student and staff devices (pricing attached)
• Discussion and possible approval of purchasing property
• Discussion and approval of 2026-27 District Calendar
• Discussion and action to approve early voting schedules for May 2, 2026 bond election

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2025 District Annual Report and consider calling a bond election. The meeting includes discussions on property acquisition, the 2026-2027 district calendar, and policies regarding religious expression in schools.

• Possible approval of an order calling a bond election on May 2, 2026
• Public hearing on the 2025 District Annual Report
• Approval of membership in the Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for SY 2026-2027
• Approval of policy regarding SB11 involving prayer and Bible reading at school
• Possible approval of WRA Marketing for the May 2026 bond

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Keene ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to conduct procedural items, review financial reports, and take action on several grants and contracts. The most consequential item is the evaluation and possible amendment of Superintendent Dr. Ricky Stephens' employment contract and compensation.

• Approve eGrant Letter of Assurance for Technology Grant
• Approve eGrant Letter of Assurance for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Grant Program
• Discuss and possibly approve purchase of property
• Review and take action on Superintendent Dr. Ricky Stephens' evaluation and employment contract
• Approve new hires, resignations, and retirements

The provided document contains only system maintenance notifications and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.