Paducah ISD public meetings in 2024

Paducah ISD Safety and Security Meeting

The Paducah Independent School District board will hold a Safety and Security Meeting on December 16, 2024. The agenda provided contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items.

Regular Meeting

The Paducah Independent School District board will meet December 16, 2024 to conduct routine business and vote on several items, including approval of the Child Nutrition Program Procurement Plan and a school communication system quote. The board will also discuss permitted weapons and ammunition recommendations from the Safety and Security Committee.

• Approve the Proposed Paducah ISD Child Nutrition Program Procurement Plan
• Approve a quote for a school communication system meeting TEA Silent Panic Alert Technology requirements
• Consider recommendations from the Paducah ISD Safety and Security Committee regarding permitted weapons and ammunition
• Deliberate and possible action to enter into a settlement and licensing agreement for the "Dragon in the P" image
• Approve budget amendments and accept donations

Regular Meeting

The Paducah Independent School District board will meet to approve routine items such as minutes, bills, and donations, and to vote on the 2023-2024 audited financial statements presented by Eide Bailly, LLP. They will also consider a waiver for the 2025 summer feeding program due to transportation challenges.

• Approve 2023-2024 Annual Audited Financial Statements (Eide Bailly, LLP)
• Approve Investment Report (Jenny Smith, PISD Business Manager)
• Approve Budget Amendment(s)
• Approve waiver request for 2025 summer feeding program (transportation obstacle)
• Accept donations

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve several district plans and agreements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.

• Approval of the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
• Approval of the 2024-2025 LEA Title IA Plan
• Public Hearing: Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST Rating)
• Approval of the Annual SLC Consortium Interlocal Agreement (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026)
• Approval of the sale of Tax Entity Owned Lots

Special Meeting

The Paducah ISD school board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve quotes for the purchase of various equipment and supplies, including a lawn mower, fork-lift, portable folding chairs, chair caddie/cart, and Gatorade cooler carts. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Possible approval of a quote for a lawn mower purchase
• Possible approval of a quote for a fork-lift purchase
• Possible approval of a quote for portable folding chairs for athletic teams
• Possible approval of a quote for a chair caddie/cart
• Possible approval of a quote for 2 Gatorade cooler carts

Special Meeting

The Paducah ISD board will meet in a special session to consider and possibly approve quotes for purchasing a lawn mower, a fork-lift, portable folding chairs for athletic teams, a chair caddie/cart, and two Gatorade cooler carts.

• Quote approval for lawn mower purchase
• Quote approval for fork-lift purchase
• Quote approval for portable folding chairs for athletic teams (gymnasium use)
• Quote approval for chair caddie/cart purchase
• Quote approval for 2 Gatorade cooler carts purchase

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss providing retention incentive stipends for full-time staff and a half-time ELA teaching position. Other business includes reviewing the district's investment program and designating investment officers.

• Proposed $1,250.00 retention incentive stipend for all full-time employees and 1/2 time ELA teaching position
• Resolution regarding the review of the Investment Program
• Resolution to designate Investment Officers
• Approval of budget amendments
• Approval of bills and credit card statements

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2024-2025 PADUCAH ISD PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX RATE

The Paducah ISD board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal school year.

• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 proposed budget and tax rate

ANNUAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE PADUCAH ISD BUDGET AND SET A TAX RATE

The Paducah ISD board will hold its annual meeting to adopt the 2024-2025 school district budget and set the tax rate for the upcoming year. The agenda includes approval of the budget, Truth in Taxation Appendix, and property & casualty insurance coverage.

• Adopt 2024-2025 budget
• Set 2024-2025 tax rate
• Approve Truth in Taxation Appendix to the Budget
• Approve ALP PCAT (INSURICA) Property & Casualty Coverage Proposal

Budget Workshop

The Paducah ISD board will hold a budget workshop to discuss property values, funding lag, and a budget preview. They may authorize the superintendent to publish a proposed tax rate and set dates for a public hearing and annual meeting on August 26.

• Discussion of property values and funding lag related to FIRST Rating Indicator
• Budget preview and discussion for 2024-2025
• Possible action to authorize superintendent to publish proposed tax rate
• Consideration of 2024-2025 ALP PCAT (INSURICA) Property & Casualty Coverage Proposal
• Consideration of agreement with AEP Texas HVAC Tune-Up Program

Regular Meeting

The Paducah ISD board will meet July 15 to decide on multiple handbooks, policy updates, and a property purchase. Routine items like minutes and bills will also be approved. No major new spending is listed.

• Approve 2024-2025 Athletic Handbook, Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and Employee Handbook
• Approve 2024-2025 Grading Procedures Manual and Attendance Procedures Manual
• Approve amendments to 2024-2025 School Calendar and set tax-rate hearing for 8/26/24
• Deliberate purchase of 703 Goodwin/1716 Backus property with closing costs and timeline
• Ratify resignations and approve classroom teaching reassignments

Regular Meeting

The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items, reports, and a public hearing on the 2024-2025 ESSA Consolidated Grant. The board will also consider several action items, including approving a TASB policy update, renovations to a district-owned residence, a real property purchase, and adopting the employee compensation plan for 2024-2025.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 ESSA Consolidated Grant
• Approve TASB Policy Update 123 (LEGAL and LOCAL policies)
• Approve estimate to complete renovations at 902 Goodwin school district-owned residence
• Adopt employee compensation plan/salary schedule for 2024-2025
• Authorize purchase of real property at 703 Goodwin Avenue and 1716 Backus Street

Regular Meeting

The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including seating newly elected members, reorganization, and consent items. The board will discuss and possibly act on choosing a procurement procedure for painting the interior of the game gym and on school-owned residential rental agreements. A closed executive session is scheduled for personnel matters, followed by possible ratification of resignations and offering employment contracts.

• Seating of newly elected Board of Trustee Members and Oath of Office
• Discussion and possible action to choose a procurement procedure for painting the interior of the game gym
• Discussion and possible action on school-owned residential rental agreements
• Closed session for personnel matters (resignations, employment contracts)
• Consideration and action to ratify resignations and offer employment contracts

Canvass of May 4, 2024 School Board Election

The Paducah ISD school board is meeting to canvass the results of the May 4, 2024 school board election. The agenda includes establishing a quorum, a welcome/open forum, and the canvass itself, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Canvass of May 4, 2024 school board election
• Establish quorum
• Welcome guest/open forum
• Adjourn

Regular Meeting

The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several resolutions and actions, including approving a flood damage reconstruction work agreement, accepting grant funds, and joining purchasing cooperatives. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session and may offer employment contracts to teachers.

• Approve Work Authorization and Payment Agreement for flood damage reconstruction
• Approve TEA Safe Cycle I (Safety and Facilities Enhancement) Grant quotes
• Approve Resolution regarding West Texas Educational Purchasing Cooperative
• Approve Resolution regarding Texas SmartBuy Membership Program
• Ratify 2024-2025 Allotment and TEKS Certification Form

Regular Meeting

The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items (minutes, bills, donations, budget amendments) and reports from administrators. The board will consider and possibly act on the 2024-2025 school calendar, a TEA staff development waiver, and the disposal of old gym bleachers. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including resignations, contracts, and the proposed stipend schedule, followed by possible action on those items.

• Approve 2024-2025 school calendar
• Allow superintendent to apply for TEA Staff Development Minutes Waiver for 2024-2025
• Ratify 2024-2025 Allotment and TEKS Certification Form
• Dispose of old visitor side bleachers in game gym at fair market value
• Discuss repair estimate for water damage loss claim

Regular Meeting

The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving an auditor for the 2023-2024 financial statements, several facility and equipment purchases, and policy changes. It will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a vacant teaching position and contracts for the principal and athletic director.

• Approve Eide Bailly LLP to audit 2023-2024 financial statements
• Approve quote for resurfacing the game gym floor
• Approve quote for new bleachers on visitor side of game gym
• Approve quote for new Ag. truck
• Approve quote for parcel racks on new activity bus

Regular Meeting

The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include whether to allow the superintendent to apply for the SAFE Grant Cycle II and the 2023-2024 Summer Career and Technical Education Grant, renew the District of Innovation Plan, and take action on the superintendent's evaluation, contract extension, and compensation. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including resignations and the superintendent's evaluation.

• Public hearing on 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Consideration to apply for Safety And Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant Cycle II
• Consideration to apply for 2023-2024 Summer Career and Technical Education Grant
• Consideration to renew Paducah ISD District of Innovation Plan
• Closed session for personnel, resignations, and superintendent evaluation/contract