Waco Independent School District, TX

Workshop Meeting

This is a workshop meeting of the Waco Independent School District Board of Trustees. The agenda includes governance team building and self-assessment, followed by closed-session consideration of personnel matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) team building and self-assessment
• Consideration of personnel, including appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
• Hearing a complaint or charge against an officer or employee

Regular Meeting

The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, then consider adopting both. The board will also review preliminary spring 2026 STAAR test results and vote on a consent agenda with numerous bid awards and contracts.

• Public meeting and adoption of 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
• Bid awards for maintenance supplies, educational consultants, software, security patrol, and pharmacy benefits management
• Renewal of TASB Risk Management Fund insurance agreement
• Interlocal agreement with City of Waco for transit services
• Resolution committing unassigned general fund balance as of August 31, 2026

Special Meeting

The Waco Independent School District board will review and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including setting a public meeting date. The board will also consider policy updates, personnel actions, and safety audit results.

• Amendments to the 2025-2026 budget
• Second reading of Board Policy Update 127
• Cost Share Agreement with Communities-in-Schools for 2026-2027 ($amount not specified)
• Review of District Safety Audit (DARtool)
• Renewal of Good Cause Exception under Texas Education Code Section 37.0814

The Waco Independent School District held a special meeting on August 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The minutes are marked as approved, but no specific actions, votes, or decisions are recorded in the provided text. The document appears to be procedural only, with no substantive outcomes to report.

Special Meeting

The Waco Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to review and take action on proposed salary adjustments for special education positions. Dr. Tiffany Spicer will present the proposal, which is detailed in a memo dated July 2026. The board will also adjourn the meeting following the discussion.

• Review and action on special education positions salary adjustment proposal
• Presentation by Dr. Tiffany Spicer
• Memo_SpEd Positions Salary Adjustment_July 2026 attached

The Waco Independent School District held a special meeting on July 13, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The minutes are procedural only and contain no record of any decisions, approvals, or discussions. No substantive actions were taken.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review the 2026-2027 Compensation Manual and discuss funding for strategic district enhancements from the general fund. The meeting includes a public hearing on the effectiveness of accelerated instruction and interventions.

• Review and action on the 2026-2027 Compensation Manual
• Amendments to the 2025-2026 Budget
• Purchases in excess of $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
• Acceptance of gifts over $50,000
• Resolution for the Historic Lofts of Waco High Development

The minutes for the June 18, 2026 regular meeting of the Waco Independent School District board contain only procedural and system-related information, with no record of any decisions, approvals, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or technical page from the BoardBook platform, not the actual meeting minutes. No substantive actions were taken or recorded.

Special Meeting Cancelled

The Waco Independent School District’s scheduled special meeting on June 18, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred as the meeting did not proceed.

Workshop Meeting

The Waco Independent School District board will hold a workshop meeting to review and discuss the budget and explore creative solutions for funding special projects and compensation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.

Special Meeting

The Board will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. This includes the potential action to rescind a prior board authorization regarding a notice of proposed non-renewal.

• Consideration of personnel appointments, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
• Hearing of complaints or charges against an officer or employee
• Action on rescinding prior board authorization for notice of proposed non-renewal

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

Workshop Meeting

The Waco ISD board will hold a workshop meeting on June 2, 2026, covering only procedural and administrative items such as a call to order, new board member training, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the June 2, 2026, Workshop Meeting.

Special Meeting

The Waco Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider, discuss, and take action regarding an employee Level III grievance.

• Employee Level III Grievance

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title without accompanying minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Waco Independent School District board will meet May 14, 2026 to conduct routine business including approving multiple contracts, reviewing bond-funded initiatives, and discussing facility renaming and special education findings. The meeting includes standard procedural items and several substantive decisions.

• Amend 2025-2026 budget with updated financials
• Award maintenance supplies contract (amount not specified)
• Approve virtual schools contract with Dr. Melissa King-Knowles presenting
• Vote on bond-funded strategic initiatives with Jerry Allen presenting
• Consider facility renaming proposal with Elizabeth Cox presenting

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

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to deliberate and take action regarding a vacancy for Place 7. The meeting focuses on the appointment or employment of a public officer to fill this position.

• Discussion and action on Board of Trustees Vacancy (Place 7)

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

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review budget amendments and multiple bid awards for software, cabling, and catering. The meeting includes discussions on professional development and the potential termination or non-renewal of two teacher contracts.

• Amendments to the 2025-2026 Budget
• Bid awards for restaurant and catering, educational consultants, and general merchandise
• E-Rate bid awards for network cabling, UPS, and wireless access points
• Proposed termination of probationary contract for teacher Edward Vermeulen-Wise
• Proposed non-renewal of term contract for teacher Ashley-Elizabeth Vermeulen-Wise

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

Workshop Meeting

The board will review the allocation of $32.2 million in proceeds from the sale of Indian Spring Middle School and the use of remaining bond funds. Other discussion items include district bidding and procurement practices and school board training.

• Discussion of $32.2 million in proceeds from the sale of Indian Spring Middle School
• Review of remaining bond funds
• Review of Waco ISD bidding and procurement practices
• Discussion of Holdsworth Texas School Board Institute Training

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

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters. The primary focus is the mid-year evaluation and duties of the Superintendent.

• Mid-year evaluation and duties of the Superintendent
• Hearing of a complaint or charge against an officer or employee

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

Special Meeting

The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address a vacancy in Place 7. The board will deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, and take appropriate action to fill the vacancy.

• Deliberate appointment for vacant Place 7 Trustee seat
• Discuss and take action on Board vacancy

The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and a title page.

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters. The primary focus is the vacancy for Place 7 on the Board of Trustees.

• Deliberation on the Board of Trustees Vacancy (Place 7)

The provided minutes for the April 7, 2026 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and contains no substantive decisions.

Special Meeting

The Waco Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to review and potentially approve a performance contract with Third Future Schools. Dr. Tiffany Spicer will present the contract, which is attached to the agenda. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review and possible approval of charter performance contract between Third Future Schools and Waco ISD

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

Special Meeting

The Waco ISD board will meet in a special session to review and take action on the roofing bid for South Waco Elementary. The meeting will include a presentation by Gloria Barrera and review of attached bid documents.

• Review and vote on South Waco Elementary roofing bid
• Compare ModBit vs TPO roofing options
• Review bid tabulation for Project 26-1309

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

Regular Meeting

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

Regular Meeting

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

Special Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting

The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review the status of a partnership regarding a downtown development project. The meeting also includes a facility tour of the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center.

• Partnership status on Downtown Development Project
• Facility tour of Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center
• Approval of meeting summary notes from May 29, 2025

Special Meeting

The board will consider a resolution for wage payments related to severe winter weather. The meeting also addresses a board vacancy following the resignation of Trustee Keith Guillory.

• Resolution for Wage Payments Due to Severe Winter Weather
• Resignation of Trustee Keith Guillory
• Special Election for District At-Large Trustee set for Saturday, May 2, 2026
• Approval of the Amended Order of Election

The provided minutes for the Special Meeting on February 5, 2026, contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive decisions.

Regular Meeting

The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 22, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items. The board will consider approving the order for upcoming trustee elections, review audit results, and take action on instructional calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. Additionally, the board will vote on multiple bid awards for maintenance, educational services, and software.

• Approve election order for May 2, 2026, trustee elections in Districts 2, 3, and At-Large Place 7
• Award bids for maintenance supplies, equipment, and services (amounts not specified)
• Award bids for educational consultants, professional development, and student-based contracted services (amounts not specified)
• Award bids for educational software and related services (amounts not specified)
• Review and take action on 2024-2025 external audit results for fiscal year ended August 31, 2025

The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the January 22, 2026, meeting.