Kennedale Independent School District, TX

Special Meeting

The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees is meeting in a special session to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, and to consider several business items requiring action. The board will also take public comments on agenda items before the hearing. Action items include approving an agreement for the purchase of attendance credit and approving ESC Region 11 contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 proposed budget and tax rate
• Consider approval of agreement for purchase of attendance credit
• Consider approval of ESC Region 11 contracts for 2026-2027

Special Meeting

The Kennedale Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to approve the finalized 2025-2026 amended budget. The board will also vote to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and set the 2026 tax rate. No specific dollar amounts or tax rates are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of the finalized 2025-2026 Amended Budget
• Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget
• Adoption of the 2026 Tax Rate

Regular Meeting

The Kennedale ISD board will hold its regular meeting on August 27, 2026, with several action items including the 2026-2027 compensation plan, an amended 2025-2026 budget, property casualty insurance renewal, and other contracts. The board will also receive updates on bond construction, A-F accountability results, and the SHAC annual report. The consent agenda includes purchase orders over $50,000 and the TASB workers' compensation program renewal.

• Consider 2026-2027 compensation plan
• Consider 2025-2026 amended budget
• Consider property casualty insurance renewal
• Consider purchase of attendance credit
• Consent agenda includes purchase orders over $50,000

Special Meeting

The Kennedale ISD board is meeting for a special session to discuss the 2026-2027 budget in an information-only workshop and to conduct the superintendent's evaluation in closed session, with possible action on the evaluation afterward. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Budget workshop for 2026-2027 (information only)
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 & 551.071 for superintendent's evaluation
• Action item: superintendent's evaluation review

Special Meeting

The Kennedale Independent School District Board will discuss and consider several facility repairs, safety technology improvements, and the updated student code of conduct. The meeting also includes reviews of local policy changes and a closed session regarding land and billboards.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Scope of work for district-wide safety and security technology improvements
• Change order for fencing construction at RF Patterson Elementary
• Payment to ABG for emergency drainage and utility repairs at the KISD Central Administration Building
• Changes to local policies EIF(LOCAL) and EIC(LOCAL)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider second readings for five local policies and a TASB policy update. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a cybersecurity incident and a safety audit, as well as the approval of purchase orders exceeding $50,000.

• Purchase orders over $50K
• Closed session on Cybersecurity Incident and Triennial Safety and Security Audit
• Second readings of policies CFB(LOCAL), DED(LOCAL), EHDE(LOCAL), EIC(LOCAL), and FNF(LOCAL)
• Discussion of TASB Update 127 regarding various local policies
• Annual Student Achievement Report and Bond Construction Update

Regular Meeting

The Kennedale ISD board will meet June 16, 2026 to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial statements, and renewing auditor services. The main action item is a vote on awarding a contract for 2026 roofing upgrades funded by the 2023 bond program. Several policy edits will receive first readings for future consideration.

• Renewal of auditor services for 2026-2027 school year
• First reading of policy edits CFB(LOCAL), DED(LOCAL), EHDE(LOCAL), EIC(LOCAL), and FNF(LOCAL)
• Discussion and potential vote on 2026 roofing upgrades contract under 2023 bond program
• Certificate of Honor presented to Shannon Johnson
• Bond construction update provided to board

Special Meeting

The Kennedale ISD board will hold a special meeting to ratify the recent election of a vice president and discuss four action items: childcare for Mondays in 2026-2027, a virtual instruction program under Texas Education Code Chapter 30B, a School Resource Officer contract for next school year, and updated drug-testing procedures. No votes are scheduled on the childcare, virtual learning, or SRO items; they are informational and discussion-only.

• Ratify election of Vice President
• Discuss Monday childcare program for 2026-2027 school year
• Consider approval of virtual instruction program and delegate authority to superintendent
• Discuss School Resource Officer contract for 2026-2027 school year
• Update on drug testing procedures for 2026-2027 school year

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

Regular Meeting

The Kennedale Independent School District Board will administer oaths of office to Maria Cruz Perez and Darryl Owens following the May 2 election. The board will also consider a contract change order for RF Patterson related to the 2023 bond and review several purchase orders exceeding $50,000.

• Administration of Oath of Office for Maria Cruz Perez and Darryl Owens
• Purchase orders over $50K for Engage2Learn, Amplify, and Bluebonnet
• Change order to ABG's contract for RF Patterson (2023 Bond)
• Region 11 Benefit Cooperative Interlocal Agreement Renewal
• Realignment of Board Officers (Closed Session)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting - Election Canvas

The Kennedale ISD board holds a special meeting to formally canvass and certify the results of the May 2, 2026 trustee election. No new decisions or discussions are listed beyond the canvass and adjournment.

• Certify May 2, 2026 trustee election results
• Canvass precinct totals and cumulative report

The provided minutes for the May 12, 2026, Special Meeting - Election Canvas contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.

Special Meeting

The Board will consider a computer purchase for the KJH Computer Lab. Additionally, the meeting includes workshops to discuss bond funds and the 2026-2027 budget.

• Computer purchase for KJH Computer Lab
• Workshop on Bond Funds
• Workshop on 2026-2027 Budget

The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Kennedale Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss edits to board operating procedures and review a Level III community grievance. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the board will also consider possible actions following a closed session.

• First reading of edits to EIC(LOCAL) policy
• Discussion and possible approval of Board Operating Procedures
• Review of Level III Community Member Grievance

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Kennedale ISD board will meet April 16, 2026 to act on budget changes, a joint election contract with Tarrant County, and quarterly investments. They will also receive updates on bond construction, Wildcat Collegiate Academy, and OpenEd, and recognize student achievements.

• Vote on April budget amendments
• Consider joint election contract with Tarrant County
• Review quarterly investment reports
• Receive bond construction update
• Discuss Wildcat Collegiate Academy expansion

The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Kennedale Independent School District board will meet March 26, 2026 to act on several facility and policy items. Most items are informational updates, but the board will vote on purchasing new library furniture for R.F. Patterson Elementary, awarding a roofing design contract tied to the 2023 bond, and adopting a three-point seat belt requirement per state law SB 546.

• Purchase library furniture for R.F. Patterson Elementary tied to 2023 bond
• Award roofing design contract for KJH and KHS tied to 2023 bond
• Adopt three-point seat belt requirement per SB 546
• Approve targeted improvement plan for Delaney Elementary
• Approve Chromebook purchase for student use

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Kennedale Independent School District Board will meet to discuss the purchase of marching band uniforms and the sale of a real property easement. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding personnel and the Team of Eight.

• Purchase of marching band uniforms
• Resolution for the sale of a 1.691-acre water main easement at 5451 W. Sublett Rd, Arlington, TX to the City of Arlington

The provided minutes for the March 5, 2026 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The board will consider several 2023 Bond projects, including cafeteria furniture and security fencing for Kennedale High School. Members will also review the annual financial report for the year ending August 31, 2025, and a large series of local policy updates.

• Order General School Board Trustee Election for May 2, 2026
• Annual Financial Report for year ending August 31, 2025
• Cafeteria furniture purchase for Kennedale High School (2023 Bond)
• KHS Fencing Project (2023 Bond) and rescinding a previous security fencing contract
• TASB Update 126 and multiple local policy changes (DBA, EFB, DCA, DEAA, DK, EB)

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

Board Appreciation Dinner

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural items and a Board Appreciation Dinner. No policy decisions, contracts, or budget items are listed.

• Board Appreciation Dinner

The provided record for the January 15, 2026, special meeting contains no substantive decisions, motions, or discussion. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.