Tyler ISD public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Tyler Independent School District board will meet December 16, 2024 to vote on the 2024–2025 amended budget, approve gifts and donations, and consider several facility and vehicle purchases. The board will also hold a public hearing on the district’s 2022–2023 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report.
- Approve 2024–2025 amended budget
- Approve purchase of transportation vehicles
- Approve renovations to the A.T. Stewart Campus
- Approve final deductive change order for Caldwell Auditorium renovations with CDI Contractors
- Public hearing on 2022–2023 FIRST report and district status
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial approvals, personnel contracts, and student outcome goals. The agenda includes a first reading of the 2025-2026 school year calendar and a safety and security update.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- Approval of 2024 Certified Tax Roll
- Proposed termination of probationary contracts for Neva Smith and Jimmy Moore
- Easement and Right of Way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company at 2850 W. Shaw Street
- Memorandum of Understanding with East Texas Youth Orchestra for Afterschool Strings Club
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will undergo state-required annual training covering governance, operations, and goal setting. The board will also conduct first readings of the Board Operating Procedures and goals for student outcomes.
- State Required Annual School Board Team of Eight Training
- First reading of Goals for Successful Student Outcomes
- First reading of Board Operating Procedures
- Executive session to discuss legal advice, real property, personnel contracts, and security personnel
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel contracts, budget amendments, and student outcome updates. The body will also consider several administrative approvals and a partnership with The University of Texas at Tyler.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- Bonding for Tax Collector
- Nomination of candidates for Director of the Smith County Appraisal District
- Request for Proposal for Testing Materials and Testing Preparation Process
- Memorandum of Understanding with The University of Texas at Tyler for TeamONE Tyler
Board Workshop
The Board will discuss student outcomes, including bilingual evaluations and class sizes. The meeting includes an executive session to consider personnel hiring and contract renewals.
- Bilingual/English as a Second Language Annual Evaluation
- Class size update
- District of Innovation teacher certifications granted
- Hiring of professional personnel
- Renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of professional personnel contracts
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2024-2025 amended budget and personnel contracts. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, and employee hiring or termination.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- Contract agreement between Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and Ranch Academy
- Contract agreement between Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and Cumberland Academy
- Hiring, renewal, and termination of professional personnel
- Delinquent Tax Collection Update
Board Workshop
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting on September 5, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve several items. Key decisions include the Head Start Annual Report for 2023-2024, the Internal Audit Services Annual Audit Plan for 2024-2025, the Tyler ISD Golf Practice Facility, and Local Policy EIC. The board will also enter an executive session for legal and personnel matters before reconvening to act on those discussions.
- Consider approval of Head Start Annual Report to the Public for 2023-2024
- Consider approval of the Internal Audit Services Annual Audit Plan for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of the Tyler ISD Golf Practice Facility
- Consider approval of Local Policy EIC
- Consider board approval of hiring, renewals, and contract terminations for professional personnel
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD board will meet on August 19, 2024, to discuss and vote on key financial items including the 2024-25 budget, tax rate, and final amended budget for 2023-24. The board will also consider hiring decisions, facility upgrades, and service contracts.
- Adopt 2024-25 budgets
- Adopt 2024-25 tax rate
- Approve final amended 2023-24 budget
- Approve property and casualty insurance renewal
- Approve additional grandstand seating and press box at Hubbard Middle School
Board Workshop
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and vote on several key items for the 2024-2025 school year, including the annual budget, state compensatory education funds, and policy updates. The board will also consider purchasing the Amplify Literacy Curriculum and delegate authority to the superintendent for attendance credits.
- Approve 2024-25 budget and proposed tax rate
- Purchase Amplify Literacy Curriculum
- Approve Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credits (Option 3 Agreement)
- Approve State Compensatory Funds expenditures for 2024-25
- Amend District of Innovation Plan
Regular Meeting
The Tyler Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2024. The board will consider approval of the amended 2023-2024 budget, new software and service contracts, and personnel actions discussed in executive session. No substantive policy decisions are scheduled for a first reading.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Final Deductive Change Order to Contract with SCI Construction for Early College High School - Bond 2022
- Consider approval of Agreement with Imagine Learning, Inc. for Edgenuity
- Consider approval of License and Services Agreement with Reading Horizons
- Consider approval of Dual Credit Partnership and Sponsorship Payment Agreement with Trinity Valley Community College for Cosmetology Workforce Dual Credit Program
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider approving the 2023-2024 amended budget, a resolution denouncing changes to Title IX, several agreements (including right-of-way with the City of Tyler for Bonner Elementary and Caldwell Arts Academy), and the hiring of a Band Director for Tyler Legacy High School. The board will also hear reports on athletics, STAAR/EOC results, and quarterly finances, and discuss the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Resolution Denouncing Changes to Title IX
- Consider approval of Right-of-Way Agreement with City of Tyler for Bonner Elementary School
- Consider approval of Right-of-Way Agreement with City of Tyler for Caldwell Arts Academy Playground & Field
- Consider approval of hiring Band Director for Tyler Legacy High School
Board Workshop
The board will meet to discuss potential hiring of principals for Jones Elementary School and Orr Elementary School. The agenda also includes a discussion on the 2024-2025 school year budget proposal.
- Hiring of Principal for Jones Elementary School
- Hiring of Principal for Orr Elementary School
- Budget Proposal for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Renovations to A.T. Stewart Complex
- Head Start Program Information Report for 2023-2024
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider a range of administrative and operational items, including an amended budget, personnel hires, and several facility improvement contracts. The agenda also includes executive session discussions on legal, personnel, and student matters, followed by potential action on those items.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Purchase of Transportation Vehicles
- Consider approval of Lighting Renovations at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Mike Carter Field
- Consider approval of Change Order to Contract with CDI Contractors for Upgrades and Renovations to Caldwell Auditorium
- Consideration and action on Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
Board Workshop
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss and possibly vote on terminating the probationary contract of teacher Aaron Henry, hiring a Chief Financial Officer, and other personnel matters. They will also consider the Head Start funding application and improvement plan, and review results of the May 4 trustee election.
- Possible termination of Aaron Henry's Chapter 21 probationary employment contract
- Hiring of Chief Financial Officer
- Approval of Head Start Funding Application for 2024-2025
- Approval of Head Start Annual Program Self-Assessment for 2023-2024 and Improvement Plan for 2024-2025
- Results of May 4, 2024 Trustee Election
Special
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct an evidentiary hearing on the proposed non-renewal of term employment contract for employee Joyce Palmer. The board will hear public participation, enter executive session for legal and personnel matters, then reconvene to consider possible action on the non-renewal.
- Evidentiary hearing regarding proposed non-renewal of Joyce Palmer's term employment contract
- Public participation session
- Executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters
- Consideration and possible action to non-renew Joyce Palmer's contract
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 amended budget, proposals for summer painting projects at four elementary schools, and an instructional materials certification. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, followed by possible action on personnel hiring and contract renewals.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Proposals for Summer Painting Projects at Clarkston, Orr, Owens and Peete elementary schools
- Consider approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Annual Certification
- Consider board approval of hiring of professional personnel
- Consider renewals, non-renewals, contract abandonments and terminations of contracts for professional personnel
Board Workshop
The Tyler ISD Board Workshop on April 4, 2024, includes public participation, updates on cybersecurity and safety, and an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. After the closed session, the board may take action on hiring professional personnel and on proposed non-renewal of Joyce Palmer's term contract and termination of Mia Johnson's probationary contract.
- Cyber Security Update
- Safety & Security Update
- Possible action to propose non-renewal of Joyce Palmer's term contract
- Possible action terminating Mia Johnson's Chapter 21 probationary employment contract
- Consider board approval of hiring of professional personnel
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes an executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, followed by possible action on those items. The board will also consider consent agenda items including the amended budget, contracts, and agreements, and receive reports on finances and investments.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Roof Replacement at the St. Louis Operation Center
- Consider approval of Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for Use of Public Safety Communications Systems
- Consider approval of Proclamation 2024 Textbook Adoption
- Consider approval of Superintendent's Contract
Board Workshop
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss student outcomes, class sizes, teacher certifications, and evaluation updates. Action items include approving an amended Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan and canceling trustee elections for unopposed candidates in Districts 5 and 7. The board will also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, including possible termination of a probationary contract and the superintendent's contract.
- Amended Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan
- Certification of unopposed candidates for Single Member Districts 5 and 7
- Order declaring cancellation of trustee election for Districts 5 and 7
- Possible termination of probationary contract of Mia Johnson
- Superintendent's contract approval
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action on items discussed in executive session, including the possible termination of a probationary contract for Brionna Kegley and approval of the Superintendent's contract. They will also vote on the 2023-2024 amended budget, a one-to-one Chromebook program, and several facility projects.
- Possible termination of Chapter 21 probationary contract of Brionna Kegley
- Approval of Superintendent's Contract
- Approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
- Approval of One-to-One Student Chromebooks
- Replacement of synthetic playing surfaces at Boulter, Moore, and Three Lakes Middle Schools
Board Workshop
This meeting is a board workshop consisting of an executive session and required annual training. The agenda includes discussions regarding legal advice, personnel, real property, and security implementation.
- Executive session regarding pending litigation or settlement offers
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, or lease
- Consideration of professional personnel contracts and the Superintendent's contract
- Discussion of security personnel or device implementation
- State required annual School Board Team of Eight training
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes an executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, followed by possible action on items discussed, including the proposed termination of a probationary contract. The board will also hear a presentation on the annual audit, consider an amended budget, and take action on calling a school board election for Districts 5 and 7.
- Possible action to propose termination of Chapter 21 probationary contract of Brionna Kegley
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Annual Audit for 2022-2023 Fiscal Year
- Consider approval of Sewer Easement to City of Tyler for Griffin Elementary School Property
- Order calling general election for School Board Trustees - Single Member Districts 5 and 7
Board Workshop
The Tyler ISD Board Workshop on January 11, 2024, includes a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report for 2022-2023, updates on competitive academics, and action on two sets of local policy revisions. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, with possible action on hiring and contract decisions afterward.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report and Result Driven Accountability for 2022-2023
- Action on TASB Update 122 covering local policies CQB, CSA, DC, EHB, EHBC, EHBCA, FEA, FFAC, FFB, FL
- Action on local policies DEC, DIA, EIC, FFH, FNG
- Executive session for legal advice, real property, personnel, and security
- Possible action on hiring and contract renewals/non-renewals for professional personnel