Plainview ISD public meetings in 2025

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Plainview ISD board will meet to decide on several items, including adopting the 2026 nonbusiness days for public records requests, approving a $10,000 donation for Ash High School scholarships, and considering a speech therapy contract over $50,000. The board will also discuss staff attendance incentives and policy updates.

• Adopt resolution for 2026 nonbusiness days under Texas Public Information Act
• Approve $10,000 donation for Ash High School student scholarships
• Consider speech therapy contract exceeding $50,000
• Vote on one-time staff attendance incentive for June 2026
• Approve updated 2025-2026 Instructional Development Plan

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees approved several administrative and financial items, including a $10,000 scholarship donation for Ash High School and a speech therapy contract exceeding $50,000. Trustees also authorized a one-time discretionary attendance incentive for staff for June 2026 and designated nonbusiness days for the 2026 calendar year. Additionally, the board approved updates to district policies and instructional development plans.

• Approved 2026 nonbusiness days for Public Information Act (7-0)
• Approved superintendent designee TEA approvers (7-0)
• Approved one-time staff attendance incentive for June 2026 (7-0)
• Accepted $10,000 scholarship donation for Ash High School (7-0)
• Approved TASB policy updates (7-0)
• Approved 2024-2025 Instructional Development Plan (7-0)
• Approved Hale County Appraisal District ballot resolution (7-0)
• Approved speech therapy contract over $50,000 (7-0)

5:00 PM - Board Workshop/Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss a one-time discretionary loyalty and retention incentive for permanently employed staff for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes approvals for Targeted Improvement Plans for the Early Learning Center and Intermediate school.

• Consideration of a one-time discretionary loyalty and retention incentive for 2025-2026 staff
• Approval of 2025-2026 Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) for Plainview Intermediate and Early Learning Center
• Annual Review of Investment Policies and designation of Investment Officers
• Request to delay implementation of HB 2 Teacher Certification Requirements
• Approval to dispose of Elementary Eureka and Envision Math materials

The Board approved a one-time loyalty and retention incentive for permanently employed staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Trustees also approved a transition plan to request a delay from the Texas Education Agency regarding House Bill 2 teacher certification requirements until 2029-2030. Additionally, the Board approved targeted improvement plans for the Early Learning Center and Plainview Intermediate.

• Approved one-time discretionary loyalty and retention incentive for permanent staff (6-0)
• Approved Transition Plan and request to TEA to delay HB 2 teacher certification requirements until 2029-2030 (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Plainview Intermediate Targeted Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Early Learning Center Targeted Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Annual Review of Investment Policies and designation of Investment Officers (6-0)
• Approved disposal of Elementary Eureka and Envision Math materials (6-0)
• Approved Consensus Agenda (6-0)

12:00 PM - School Safety and Security Committee

The Plainview ISD School Safety and Security Committee meets to discuss emergency operations, security audits, and upgrades following a campus break-in. Members review the Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex, an intruder detection audit, and proposed security system improvements. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review of Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex
• Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit results
• Proposed upgrades to campus security systems and motion sensors after a break-in
• Safety trainings scheduled for staff and students
• Closed session to deliberate on security devices and audits under Texas Government Code

5:00 PM - Board Workshop/Regular Meeting

The Plainview ISD board will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the approval of the 2025-2026 Plainview Junior High Local Improvement Plan, the sale of Hillcrest Elementary, and amendments to the stipend schedule and theory of action policy. The board will also consider library materials and certified appraisers, and receive reports on employment, bills, and a bilingual/ESL needs assessment.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Plainview Junior High Local Improvement Plan (LIP)
• Consideration and approval of addition to the theory of action policy
• Amendment to 2025–2026 Stipend Schedule
• Consideration and approval of library materials proposed for procurement
• Consideration and approval for the sale of real estate, Hillcrest Elementary, Plainview, Texas

The Board approved the sale of Hillcrest Elementary real estate, noting that the gymnasium will not be demolished. Other approved items included the 2025-2026 Junior High Local Improvement Plan and amendments to the stipend schedule and theory of action policy.

• Approved sale of real estate for Hillcrest Elementary (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Plainview Junior High Local Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved addition to the theory of action policy (6-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025-2026 Stipend Schedule (6-0)
• Approved library materials for procurement (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 T-TESS/T-PESS certified appraisers (6-0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 Board Agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss several administrative updates, including the 2025-2026 instructional and professional development calendars. The meeting includes a required increase in adult paid meal prices and a cybersecurity contract over $50,000.

• Cybersecurity Pilot-Erate contract over $50,000
• Required increase in adult paid breakfast and lunch meal prices for 2025-2026
• Approval of 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar Revision
• Approval of 25.26 Professional Development Calendar
• Approval of Boy's out-of-state golf tournament in Hobb, NM on October 17-18, 2025

The Board approved a cybersecurity Pilot-Erate contract exceeding $50,000 and updated the 2025-2026 instructional and professional development calendars. Other approved items included the local wellness policy and a student trip to New Mexico. A proposed addition to the theory of action policy was delayed.

• Approved Cybersecurity Pilot-Erate contract over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar Revision (5-0)
• Approved 25.26 Professional Development Calendar (5-0)
• Approved SHAC Committee members and meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved Plainview ISD's Local Wellness Policy (5-0)
• Approved Boy's out-of-state golf tournament in Hobbs, NM for Oct 17-18, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled addition to the theory of action policy due to member absences

6:00 PM - Special Called Meeting/Public Hearing

The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the budget, tax rate, and improvement plans. The meeting includes votes on the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, as well as a final budget amendment for 2024-2025.

• Public hearing on Budget and Tax Rate
• Adoption of 2025-2026 Tax Rate and Interest & Sinking
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Final Budget Amendment for 2024-2025
• Approval of contracts over $50,000

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 budget and set a total tax rate of $1.27050 per $100 valuation. The board also approved the final budget amendment for 2024-2025 and various district and campus improvement plans.

• Set 2025-2026 total tax rate at $1.27050 ($0.77050 M&O and $0.50000 I&S) (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Budget (6-0)
• Approved Final Budget Amendment for 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Approved contracts over $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Consensus Agenda (6-0)

5:00 PM - Regular Meeting/Board Workshop

The Board will hold a workshop on the budget and consider setting a public hearing to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting also includes decisions on teacher salary schedules, local policy revisions, and several high-value service contracts.

• Proposed public hearing for 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
• Interlocal Agreement with Education Service Center (ESC) 17 (contract over $50,000)
• Agreement with Hale County Juvenile Probation for JJAEP and DAEP services (contract possibly over $50,000)
• Contract for Occupational Therapy (OT) and COTA services (contract over $50,000)
• 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule Update for HB 2 Compliance

The Board approved a proposed total tax rate of $1.27050 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and scheduled a public hearing for August 28, 2025. The Board also approved teacher salary and stipend schedules, local policy revisions, and several interlocal agreements.

• Proposed 2025-2026 total tax rate of $1.27050 (M&O $0.77050; I&S $0.50000) and set public hearing for Aug 28 (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Local Policies EFB, FNCE, and CFB (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Stipend Schedule (5-0)
• Approved continuation of TRS ActiveCare Contribution Rate for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Substitute Pay Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Workers' Compensation Aggregate Deductible Contribution (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with ESC 17, Texas A&M Agri-life Extension Services, and Hale County Juvenile Probation (5-0)

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board will decide on the 2025-2026 Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, and abstinence curriculum. Members will also consider the implementation of Bluebonnet Math and a TEA Spanish Math pilot program.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
• Approval of abstinence curriculum for 2025/26 school year
• Transition plan for Bluebonnet Math implementation
• Participation in TEA’s K-5 Spanish Math Curriculum Pilot Program
• Approval of new Career Technical Education (CTE) courses for 2025-2026

The Board approved the student handbook and code of conduct for the 2025-2026 school year, which includes new prohibitions on student cell phones and AI in academics. The Board also approved new CTE courses and a transition plan for Bluebonnet Math. A Level III grievance regarding transcript changes was denied.

• Approved 2025-2026 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct (6-0)
• Denied Level III grievance of the Thornhills regarding transcript changes (6-0)
• Approved Abstinence Curriculum for 25/26 school year (7-0)
• Approved transition plan for Bluebonnet Math implementation (6-0)
• Approved new CTE Courses for 2025-2026 school year (6-0)
• Approved participation in TEA’s K-5 Spanish Math Curriculum Pilot Program (6-0)
• Approved TASB 125 policy updates (6-0)
• Designated Manuel Marin as District IPM Coordinator (6-0)

12:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees meets in regular session on June 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on applying for ESSA federal grant funding, followed by votes on several contracts and purchases. Trustees will also meet in closed session to discuss employee personnel matters and consult with an attorney on potential litigation.

• Public hearing on applying for ESSA federal grant funding
• Contracted service for Dual Language curriculum development for Fourth Grade, North Elementary, contract over $50,000
• Curriculum contract over $50,000: Bluebonnet Math (Grades K–8)
• Purchase of Chromebooks, over $50,000 in aggregate
• Contract renewals: TDA-approved Food Service for 2025-2026 and First Student, Inc.; award of Depository Services contract

The Plainview ISD board approved a series of contracts at its June 10, 2025 regular meeting, including dual language curriculum development for North Elementary, a TDA-approved food service renewal, a bus contract renewal with First Student, Inc., and depository services with Happy State Bank. The board also approved new K-8 math curriculum contracts, a Chromebook purchase, out-of-state band travel to New York City in June 2026, and a professional development calendar. Two trustees, Sylvia De L Garza and Adam Soto, were absent for all votes. The meeting adjourned at 12:42 PM after a closed session.

• Approved contracted dual language curriculum development for 4th grade at North Elementary, over $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved TDA food service renewal contract for 2025-2026 (5-0, two absent)
• Approved contract renewal with First Student, Inc. for bus services (5-0, two absent)
• Awarded depository services contract to Happy State Bank (5-0, two absent)
• Approved Bluebonnet Math curriculum contracts for K-8, over $50,000 total (5-0, two absent)
• Approved out-of-state travel for PHS Band to New York City in June 2026 (5-0, two absent)
• Approved 24-25 Professional Development Calendar (5-0, two absent)
• Approved Chromebook purchase over $50,000 in aggregate (5-0, two absent)

12:00 PM - Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action regarding the nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract. This includes a closed session for deliberation and a subsequent open session for action.

• Nonrenewal consideration of a term contract of a teacher

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees meets May 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM for a regular meeting. The board will consider appointing a principal for the Plainview Early Learning Center, renewing property/casualty insurance for 2025-2026 (exceeding a $50,000 threshold), and awarding demolition/disposition of Hillcrest Elementary. The agenda also includes recognition of student and staff achievements, a consent agenda with minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting, informational reports, and a closed session on personnel and legal matters.

• Consideration and possible approval of a principal appointment for Plainview Early Learning Center
• Consideration of approval to renew Property/Casualty and related insurance contract for 2025-2026 (exceeds $50,000 threshold)
• Consideration and approval to award demolition/disposition of Hillcrest Elementary
• Consensus agenda: minutes of the Regular Meeting April 24, 2025
• Closed session: deliberation on employee appointment/employment/compensation and consultation with attorney on potential litigation

The Plainview ISD Board approved the demolition and disposition of Hillcrest Elementary School. They also appointed Mrs. Wood as the principal for the Plainview Early Learning Center and renewed the property/casualty insurance contract for the 2025-2026 school year. All three substantive motions passed with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Approved appointment of Mrs. Wood as Early Learning Center Principal (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Property/Casualty Insurance Contract Option 2 for 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Approved award for demolition/disposition of Hillcrest Elementary (7-0)

6:00 PM - Special Called Meeting

Plainview ISD's Board of Trustees holds a special called meeting at 6:00 PM on May 8, 2025. The main business item is consideration and approval of a reconfiguration of schools as presented. The agenda also includes citizen comments, a consensus agenda, and a closed session on employee personnel matters and consultation with an attorney about potential litigation.

• Consideration and approval of reconfiguration of schools as presented
• Citizen comments period
• Consensus agenda business items
• Closed session on employee appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal (Texas Government Code 551.074)
• Closed session consultation with attorney on potential or contemplated litigation (Texas Government Code 551.071)

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees approved the reconfiguration of schools during a special called meeting. The motion was made by Danny Salazar, seconded by Sofia Rivera, and passed with all seven trustees voting in favor. Dr. Sanchez presented data on enrollment declines following the closing of Cargill, while principals Sarah Williams and Sarah Wallace spoke on behalf of staff.

• Approved reconfiguration of schools (7-0)

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Plainview ISD's Board of Trustees meets April 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM for a regular meeting. The board will vote on routine business items including a field trip to Carlsbad Caverns, several waiver applications, a Skyward software renewal, a district auditor selection, and a contract over $50,000 for bullet-resistant film installation at the Education Complex using a federal SVPP grant. The board will also accept a $9,936.45 tool donation from Stanley Black & Decker/De Walt for the CTE Welding program and hold a closed session on employment contracts, a teacher nonrenewal, and a probationary contract termination, with possible action afterward.

• Contract over $50,000 for bullet-resistant film installation at the Education Complex, funded by a federal SVPP grant
• Donation of tools valued at $9,936.45 from Stanley Black & Decker/De Walt for the CTE Welding program
• Approval of out-of-state field trip to Carlsbad Caverns
• Selection of a district auditor for 2024-2025 and approval of Budget Amendment #2
• Closed session on teacher nonrenewal and probationary contract termination, plus 2025-2026 employment contracts

The Plainview ISD board approved all business items on its April 24, 2025 agenda, including a same-day out-of-state field trip to Carlsbad Caverns, a TEA staff development minutes waiver, a missed school days waiver, the annual TEKS certification, and the purchase of a Skyward renewal. It also approved a $9,936.45 tool donation for the CTE welding program, a 2027 trip to Ireland, out-of-state travel to a BPA conference in Orlando, Eide Bailly LLP as district auditor, and bullet-resistant film installation using a federal SVPP grant. In closed session the board approved 2025-2026 professional and administrative employment contracts and voted 6-0 to propose non-renewal of teacher Barbara N. Garcia's term contract and to terminate the probationary contract of teacher Christopher A. Ramirez. Trustee Sylvia De L Garza was absent for all votes.

• Approved out-of-state same-day field trip to Carlsbad Caverns (7-0)
• Approved TEA staff development minutes waiver for 2025-2026 (6-0, De L Garza absent)
• Approved 2024-2025 missed school days waiver (6-0, De L Garza absent)
• Approved annual TEKS certification (6-0, De L Garza absent)
• Approved purchase of Skyward renewal (6-0, De L Garza absent)
• Approved receiving $9,936.45 tool donation for CTE welding program (6-0, De L Garza absent)
• Approved 2027 Ireland trip and use of PISD facilities for meetings (6-0, De L Garza absent)
• Approved Eide Bailly LLP as district auditor for 2024-2025 (6-0, De L Garza absent)

Special Called Meeting

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to consider and potentially approve the 2025-2030 District of Innovation Plan. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a closed session for personnel and legal discussions.

• Consideration of approval of 2025-2030 District of Innovation Plan

At a special called meeting on April 15, 2025, the Plainview ISD board approved the 2025-2030 District of Innovation Plan on a 4-0 vote, with three trustees absent. The plan had officially expired in March, and discussion noted CTE teacher training as a major component. The board also met in closed session to discuss employee personnel matters and consult with an attorney, but the minutes record no action taken afterward.

• Approved 2025-2030 District of Innovation Plan (4-0; Salazar, Salazar, and Soto absent)
• Met in closed session on employee personnel matters and attorney consultation (no action recorded)

5:30 PM - Board Training

The Plainview ISD board will hold a training workshop on improving student outcomes and later meet in closed session to discuss employee matters and a grievance. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Board Workshop: Evaluation and Improving Student Outcome Training (EIOS) with Region 17 Wayne Blount
• Closed session to deliberate on employee evaluation, discipline, or dismissal per Texas Government Code 551.074
• Closed session to discuss a Level III grievance filed by Dawn Lee
• Closed session to consult with attorney on potential litigation per Texas Government Code 551.071

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss a contract for security cameras and data drops across eight campuses funded by a SVPP Federal Grant. Other business includes amendments to the student handbook and travel requests for the NJROTC department.

• Security Cameras/Data Drops at Eight (8) Campuses contract over $50,000 using SVPP Federal Grant
• 2024-2025 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct amendment
• PHS NJROTC Department travel application for Glenwood Springs, Colorado
• Reports from Plainview Education Foundation and ACE Program
• Recognition of PHS Skills USA Culinary and Criminal Justice students advancing to State

The Plainview ISD Board approved three business items: an amendment to the 2024-2025 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct, travel for the PHS NJROTC department to Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and a security camera/data drop contract over $50,000 at eight campuses funded by an SVPP federal grant. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The board also approved the February 11, 2025 meeting minutes and agenda. No citizen comments were made, and the board met in closed session from 7:39 PM to 9:15 PM.

• Approved 2024-2025 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct amendment adding student recovery process terminology (7-0)
• Approved PHS NJROTC Department travel to Glenwood Springs, Colorado (7-0)
• Approved security cameras/data drops contract over $50,000 at eight campuses using SVPP federal grant (7-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 agenda (7-0)

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees meets at 6:00 PM on February 11, 2025 for a regular meeting. Trustees will consider approving the 2025-2026 instructional calendar, a TASB 124 policy update, network equipment purchases over $50,000, and additional participants to the Guardian Program. The agenda also includes a South Targeted Improvement Plan, legislative priorities, and reports on the Plainview Education Foundation, CTE, and Plainview Collegiate High School. A closed session covers the Superintendent's evaluation and consultation with an attorney on potential litigation.

• Consideration of approval of the 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar
• Consideration and approval to purchase network equipment over $50,000
• Approval of additional participants to the Guardian Program
• Consideration and approval of TASB 124 update covering eight local policies including financial ethics and gifted and talented students
• 2024-2025 South Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)

The Plainview ISD board approved the 2024-2025 South Targeted Improvement Plan, its legislative priorities, the 2025-2026 instructional calendar, TASB policy update 124, a network equipment purchase over $50,000, and additional participants to the Guardian Program. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the January 23, 2025 regular meeting. The meeting included presentations on CTE programs, the Plainview Education Foundation, and Plainview Collegiate High School, and ended with a closed session on superintendent evaluation and legal matters.

• Approved 2024-2025 South Targeted Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved legislative priorities (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 instructional calendar (7-0)
• Approved TASB policy update 124 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of network equipment over $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved additional participants to the Guardian Program (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 23, 2025 minutes (7-0)

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Plainview ISD's Board of Trustees meets at 6:00 PM on January 23, 2025 for a regular meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing on the 2023-2024 District Annual Report and a business item on the 2023-2024 Financial Audit. Trustees will also consider approving two board representatives to the Plainview Education Foundation Board and take up routine consent, informational, and closed-session items. No dollar amounts or specific contracts appear in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on the 2023-2024 District Annual Report
• Business item: 2023-2024 Financial Audit
• Approval of Amber Bass and Danny Salazar as Plainview ISD Board Representatives on the Plainview Education Foundation Board
• Consent agenda: minutes of the December 19, 2024 regular called meeting
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.071 (attorney consultation/litigation), and 551.072 (real property)

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2023-2024 Financial Audit by a unanimous vote. The board also approved Amber Bass and Danny Salazar as representatives on the Plainview Education Foundation Board. Additionally, the board passed a consensus agenda item covering the approval of previous minutes.

• Approved 2023-2024 Financial Audit (7-0)
• Approved Amber Bass and Danny Salazar as Plainview Education Foundation Board representatives (7-0)
• Passed Consensus Agenda including approval of December 19, 2024 minutes (7-0)