Pettus Independent School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will receive updates on daily operations, finances, and campus activities. Several discussions are scheduled, including a presentation on the ACE program and a review of quarterly investment reports. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances by Randy Ramirez
- Discussion on quarterly investment report by Randy Ramirez
- Presentation on ACE program by Molly Kollodziej
- Discussion on approval to cover Superintendent's civic activity expenses
- Discussion on NBCLL contract by Jesus Hernandez
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will meet to discuss two action items: approving an overnight stay for the 2024 Region 14 High School Symphonic concert in Kingsville on December 13–14, and replacing Shannon Grayson with Matthew Miller as board secretary on all bank accounts. The meeting will also include procedural items and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Overnight stay for 2024 Region 14 High School Symphonic concert in Kingsville, December 13–14
- Replace Shannon Grayson with Matthew Miller as board secretary on all bank accounts
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes swearing in newly elected or re-elected school board trustees, reorganizing the board, and receiving updates from district leadership. The board will also discuss district finances and a budget amendment.
- Swear in and reorganize new/re-elected school board trustees
- Discuss Pettus ISD finances and budget amendment #3
- Approve purchase of chiller compressor (over $10,000)
- Approve new SHAC members for 2024-2025 school year
- Delegate contractual authority to superintendent for attendance credit purchase
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will review district finances and consider budget amendments. Members will also discuss a multi hazard emergency operations plan, a local policy amendment, and a grant writing service contract.
- Possible action on budget amendments
- Possible action to accept the final draft of the multi hazard emergency operations plan and cyber security annex
- Possible action on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the I love you guys foundation
- Possible action on a grant writing service contract through the Comprehensive Training Center
- Possible action on a Local Policy amendment
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board will meet to discuss district finances and a potential budget amendment. The board will also consider updates to the Student Code of Conduct and district guidelines for T-TESS and T-PESS.
- Possible action on a budget amendment
- Discussion and possible action on the Student Code of Conduct
- Discussion and possible action on T-TESS and T-PESS District guidelines
- Consideration of an agreement for the purchase of attendance credit (Option 3 agreement)
- Review of financial reports, monthly bills, and expenditures
Public Hearing/Special Called Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to review 2024 property values, proposed 2024–25 budget, and the proposed 2024 tax rate. Residents may comment on the budget and tax rate before the board adjourns to executive session for personnel and safety discussions.
- Review 2024 District Property Values for Tax Year 2024
- Consider proposed 24-25 Pettus ISD Budget
- Consider proposed 2024 Pettus ISD Tax Rate
- Hear public commentary on proposed budget and tax rate
- Discuss and possibly act on Ordinance to set the 2024 tax rate
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider contracts for election services with Bee and Karnes counties and the order of elections for November 5, 2024. Other business includes discussing the 2024-25 Employee Handbook and the hiring of a Director of Business and Finance.
- Election services contracts with Bee County and Karnes County Elections Administration
- Order of Elections for the November 5, 2024 General Election
- Procurement of contract for a press box
- JH Football/Basketball coaching and extra days stipends
- Resolution regarding the extra curricular status of 4H organization
Special Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a workshop on the 2024-2025 budget and discuss the renewal of district medical insurance. The meeting also includes possible action on elementary and secondary student handbooks.
- 2024-2025 Budget workshop
- District medical insurance renewal
- Elementary Student Handbook
- Secondary Student Handbook
- Personnel staffing plans
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review and potentially act on elementary and secondary student handbooks. The meeting includes discussions on district finances, tax collection, and various contract renewals.
- Discussion and possible action on Elementary and Secondary Student Handbooks
- Discussion and possible action on Tax Collection Resolution
- Discussion and possible action on District Medical Insurance Renewal
- Discussion and possible action on Ascender renewal contract
- Discussion and possible action to add Superintendent Jesus Hernandez to all bank accounts
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the employment of a Superintendent, including approval of the employment contract and lease agreement. The board will first convene in closed session to discuss the superintendent's employment and consult with legal counsel, then return to open session for discussion and possible action. Public comment will be taken at the start of the meeting.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.074 to discuss superintendent employment
- Closed session under §551.071 for attorney consultation on superintendent contract and lease
- Open session discussion and possible action on superintendent employment and contract approval
- Public comment and citizen communication period
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent finalist and related consulting services. The board will first meet in closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel and legal matters, then return to open session for possible action. The agenda contains no other substantive items.
- Closed session discussion of superintendent finalist (Texas Gov't Code §551.074)
- Closed session legal consultation on superintendent finalist and consulting services (§551.071, §551.129)
- Open session discussion and possible action on superintendent finalist and consulting services
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board is holding a special meeting to conduct the second round of superintendent search interviews in closed session, followed by discussion and possible action to name a finalist. The meeting includes public comment, an invocation, and routine opening and closing procedures.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for attorney consultation on superintendent search
- Closed session under §551.074 for second round superintendent interviews
- Possible action to name superintendent finalist in open session
Special Board Meeting Cancelled
This special board meeting of the Pettus Independent School District, originally scheduled for June 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM, has been cancelled. The agenda would have included a closed executive session to consult with an attorney and conduct first-round superintendent search interviews, followed by a return to open session and adjournment.
- Special board meeting cancelled
- Closed session for attorney consultation on superintendent search
- First-round superintendent search interviews planned
- Public comment period was on agenda
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to conduct first-round superintendent search interviews in closed session and discuss employee compensation for the 2024-2025 school year. After closed session, the board may take action on the superintendent process and the compensation plan.
- Closed session for superintendent search interviews (Texas Gov't Code §551.074)
- Closed session consultation with attorney on superintendent search legal issues (§551.071)
- Discussion of employee compensation plan for 2024-2025 school year
- Possible action on superintendent process and interviews
- Possible action on employee compensation plan
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with discussion and possible action on several financial items, including the district's finances, budget preparation for 2024-2025, opening a new bank account at Prosperity Bank, and approving the Texas Rural Transportation contract. The board will also consider a Permanent School Fund resolution, the 2024-2025 school board calendar, and a speech services contract. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel matters and administrator contracts.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances and 2024-2025 budget preparation
- Possible action to open a new bank account at Prosperity Bank for Finance Clearing and designate authorized signers
- Possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Texas Rural Transportation contract
- Possible action to approve the 2024 Permanent School Fund Resolution
- Closed session for personnel issues, staffing plans, and administrator contracts
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on temporarily delegating hiring authority to the Interim Superintendent. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, staffing plans, and the superintendent search, then reconvene to take possible action on those items.
- Discussion and possible action on temporarily delegating hiring authority to the Interim Superintendent
- Closed session for personnel matters and staffing plans (Texas Gov't Code §551.074)
- Closed session deliberation on superintendent applicants (§551.074)
- Closed session consultation with attorney on legal issues in superintendent search (§551.071)
- Possible action on superintendent applicants and search process
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will hold its regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several financial items, including a budget amendment, the 2024-2025 compensation plan (first read), and contracts for financial auditors and speech services. The board will also receive reports on grants, campus updates, and bond refunding status. In closed session, the board will discuss personnel matters, an interim superintendent, and the superintendent search, with possible action on these items upon returning to open session.
- Discussion and possible action on Budget Amendment
- Discussion on 2024-2025 Pettus ISD Compensation Plan (First Read)
- Discussion and possible action on Financial Auditors contract
- Discussion and possible action on Speech Services contract
- Closed session on interim superintendent and superintendent search
Special Called Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss the superintendent's resignation, the appointment of an interim superintendent, and the process for searching for a new superintendent. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with its attorney on these matters, then reconvene in open session for possible action. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent resignation
- Discussion and possible action regarding interim Superintendent
- Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent search process
- Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.074 and §551.071
Special Called Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a student matter, a softball field restroom construction/renovation contract, a budget amendment, and teacher contracts. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with the attorney on these items, then reconvene in open session for discussion and possible action.
- Closed session discussion of student matter and handling (Texas Gov't Code 551.0821, 551.071, 551.129)
- Closed session consultation with attorney on softball field restroom construction/renovation project contract
- Closed session discussion of teacher contracts
- Open session discussion and possible action on student matter, softball restroom contract, budget amendment, and teacher contracts
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a budget amendment, the purchase of Verkada vape sensors, and renewal of HALO Flight membership benefits for employees. The board will also enter closed session to discuss the superintendent evaluation, a student matter, and personnel issues, including a band director's contract and hiring a facilities director.
- Discussion and possible action on Budget Amendment
- Discussion and possible action to approve purchase of Verkada Vape Sensors
- Discussion and possible action to renew HALO Flight Membership Benefits for employees
- Closed session: amendment to Band Director's contract and hiring of Facilities Director
- Discussion on plans for 2024 Graduation Ceremony
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will discuss and possibly take action on several financial and operational items, including a budget amendment, the 2024-2025 Halo contract, and adding a member to the district credit card. The board will also consider proposals for softball restrooms, a senior class trip, and a fieldhouse coil repair. In closed session, the board will discuss personnel matters and teacher contracts for 2024-2025, with possible action on those items after returning to open session.
- Discussion and possible action on budget amendment
- Discussion and possible action on the 2024-2025 Halo Contract
- Discussion and possible action to add Lupita Ramirez to the Pettus ISD credit card
- Discussion and possible action on Softball restrooms proposals
- Closed session for personnel matters and teacher contracts for 2024-2025
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially hire a new Athletic Director. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to take action on the hire. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and public comment.
- Discussion and action to hire Pettus ISD Athletic Director
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.074 for personnel matters
- Approve minutes of regular and special called meetings and public hearings
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD board will consider authorizing $7.255 million in refunding bonds, approve a legal services agreement, purchase band uniforms, and discuss chaplains as counselors. The board will also act on a budget amendment, cheerleading trip, softball restroom plans, coil replacement, coaching stipends, the 2024-2025 academic calendar, finances, a Permanent School Fund resolution, and credit card designee. Closed session will cover school safety, personnel, administrator contracts, and hiring a Director of Business and Finance.
- Authorize $7,255,000 unlimited tax refunding bonds with ad valorem tax levy
- Approve legal services agreement with Dr. Katie Atkins
- Purchase band uniforms and budget amendment for them
- Approve chaplains as counselors
- Approve 2024-2025 academic calendar
Special Called Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on the 2022-2023 financial audit report. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and staffing plans, then reconvene in open session to consider those staffing plans. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, public comment, and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action on the 2022-2023 Financial Audit Report
- Closed session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code §551.074 and §551.071
- Discussion of personnel issues and staffing plans
- Return to open session for personnel staffing plans
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like financial reports and minutes, followed by discussions on district finances, a camera surveillance system, a policy update, and baseball/softball gate fees. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and the superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances
- Discussion and possible action on camera surveillance system
- Discussion and possible action on Policy Update 122 (2nd reading)
- Discussion and possible action on Baseball/Softball gate fees
- Closed session for personnel and superintendent's evaluation and contract