Warren ISD public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD board will hold its regular December meeting, where it will administer the oath of office to newly elected members and receive reports from district leadership. The board will also consider approving a budget amendment and contract recommendations presented by staff.
- Administer oath of office to newly elected board members
- Approve budget amendment (presented by Terry Ling)
- Approve contract recommendations (presented by Terry Ling)
- Presentation of retiree rocking chairs and reception
- Knight of Columbus donation of wheelchairs to WISD
Safe and Supportive Schools Program Meeting
The Safe and Supportive Schools Program will discuss district safety reports and construction updates. The body will also hold a closed session to deliberate on security personnel, devices, and audits.
- Status update on new camera system and maps
- District drill reports and intruder audits
- Review of Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) awaiting state approval
- Discussion of Reunification Plan, including site acquisitions and MOUs
- Update on radio system installation and Sentinel Pilot Program (BTA)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review district reports and consider approvals for contract recommendations and a summer nutritional waiver. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and the canvassing of the 2024 Trustee Election results.
- Canvass results of 2024 Trustee Election
- Approval of Contract Recommendations
- Notification to SHAC regarding the Summer Nutritional Waiver
- October 2024 Bills and Accounts
- October 2024 Financial Statements
Election Canvassing Meeting
The board will meet to officially canvass the results of the November 5, 2024, Warren ISD School Board Election.
- Canvassing of November 5, 2024, Warren ISD School Board Election
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 28, 2024, to discuss and vote on several key items, including the purchase of land, approval of a school bus purchase up to $150,000, and adoption of legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The board will also consider adopting 2024–2026 board goals, operating procedures, and district improvement plans.
- Resolution to adopt legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislative Session
- Resolution to purchase land (amount not specified)
- Purchase of a school bus not to exceed $150,000
- Resolution to nominate Warren ISD representative to Tyler County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Approval of 2024–2026 Warren ISD Board Goals
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss solar panels with SuperNova of Teton Marketing Group and renovations to baseball and softball fields. Members will also consider adopting a revised instructional calendar and approving contract recommendations.
- Revised 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar
- Solar panels discussion with SuperNova of Teton Marketing Group
- Renovations to Softball and Baseball Fields
- SAFE Grant for new cameras
- Contract Recommendations
Board Training
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees convenes for a training session that includes governance team development and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas law. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Public Hearing
The Warren ISD board will conduct a public hearing to discuss and review the proposed budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda beyond the hearing itself.
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD board will meet August 26, 2024 to consider adopting the 2024-2025 district budget, set the 2024 tax rate, and approve several policy updates and intergovernmental agreements. Routine procedural items and reports from district leaders will also be presented.
- Adopt 2024-2025 Warren ISD Proposed Budget
- Approve WISD Tax Ordinance setting 2024 tax rate
- Adopt TASB Policy Update 123 (training, ethics, safety, technology, and personnel policies)
- Approve 2024-2025 MOU with Hardin County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
- Approve Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Tyler County
Safe and Supportive Schools Program Meeting
The Safe and Supportive Schools Program will review safety-related construction projects and district drill updates. The body will also hold a closed session to deliberate on security personnel, devices, audits, and emergency communication plans.
- Overview of safety related construction projects, including student and staff parking and signage
- District drill update
- Closed session deliberation on security personnel, security devices, and security audits
- Review of communication plans, including a new radio system for buses and admin staff
- Discussion of reunification plans, including a new site and training
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a second budget workshop and discuss a proposed tax rate for an August public hearing. The board is also considering approvals for the 2024-2025 salary schedule, student code of conduct, and meal prices.
- Order of Election for the November 5, 2024, School Board of Trustees Election
- Proposed tax rate for August public hearing
- 2024-2025 Salary Schedule
- 2024-2025 breakfast and lunch prices
- First reading of 14 TASB Policy Updates
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees will consider adopting a resolution to pay employees for missed days and the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes reports from district officials, a budget workshop, and a closed executive session for personnel matters. Several items are informational or routine, such as consent agenda approvals and project updates.
- Resolution to pay employees for days missed
- 2024-2025 WISD Proposed Budget adoption
- Introduction of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
- Track renovation update
- US Highway 69 project informational item
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes recognitions, superintendent and department reports, a consent agenda with routine items, and a closed executive session for personnel matters. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Recognition of State Qualifiers from Warren Ag Department
- Recognition of Teachers Receiving Distinctions Under TIA
- Consent agenda includes April 2024 bills, financial statements, and tax report
- Closed executive session for personnel matters and legal consultation
- Superintendent report by Superintendent Minyard
Safe and Supportive Schools Program Meeting
The Warren ISD Safe and Supportive Schools Program meeting covers routine items like approving minutes and public comment, then moves to district reports on safety construction, gates, student parking, signs, and drills. The board will enter closed session to discuss security personnel, devices, audits, and the Emergency Operations Plan, including annexes, communication, reunification, and grants. After closed session, they may take action on those items.
- Updates on gates and locking mechanisms
- Plans for student parking
- New signs for campuses
- District drill report
- Closed session on security personnel, devices, and audits
Special Called
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting. The main business item is a proposal to request a waiver for excused absences if full instructional days are missed due to inclement weather, health, safety-related, or other issues. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel, then reconvene for possible action.
- Consideration to request a waiver for excused absences if full instructional days are missed due to inclement weather, health, safety-related, or other issues
- Closed executive session for personnel matters and legal consultation
- Reconvene from closed session for action on items discussed
- Public comment on agenda items
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD board will discuss findings from a Texas Education Agency intruder detection audit, with specific details kept confidential for security. The board will also consider approving a financial auditing firm for the 2024 fiscal year and contract recommendations. Other items include reports on track renovation, summer school, and STAAR testing dates.
- Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
- Consider approval of Financial Auditing Firm for year ending August 31, 2024
- Consider approval of Contract Recommendations
- Track Renovation Update
- Summer School Plans and STAAR Testing Dates
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees will consider granting the superintendent final authority to hire contractual personnel from May 1 to August 15, 2024, and vote on adopting a TASB policy on academic achievement. The board will also decide on a staff development waiver, a revised 2024-2025 instructional calendar, a new innovative course, and contract recommendations. The agenda includes reports from district officials and a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Grant superintendent final hiring authority for contractual personnel May 1-Aug 15, 2024
- Adopt TASB Policy EI(LOCAL) on academic achievement
- Approve Staff Development Waiver for SY 2024-2025
- Adopt revised 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar
- Approve Contract Recommendations
Public Hearing
This is a public hearing of the Warren ISD school board. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledge, and public comment, followed by an information and discussion item: an overview of the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) presented by Tyra Storie. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- 2022-2023 TAPR Report Overview (presenter: Tyra Storie)
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting TASB Policy Update 122, approving teacher contract recommendations, approving personnel transactions, and approving a memorandum of understanding with Spurger ISD for ECSE Lifeskills. The board will also hear reports on student growth, property values, and other operational updates, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Adopt TASB Policy Update 122 covering cybersecurity, safety, employment, curriculum, and student records
- Approve teacher contract recommendations
- Approve personnel transactions
- Approve MOU with Spurger ISD for ECSE Lifeskills
- Hear reports on middle-of-year growth, property value study, and UIL re-districting
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider approving the annual financial audit report for the year ending August 31, 2023, adopting a bank depository contract extension, and approving administrator contract recommendations. The agenda also includes a first reading of multiple TASB policy updates, reports from district officials, and a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Annual Financial Audit Report for year ending August 31, 2023
- Bank Depository Contract Extension Resolution
- Administrator Contract Recommendations
- First Reading of TASB Policy Update 122 (multiple local policies)
- Closed executive session for personnel matters