Kennedale Independent School District public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board will consider approving the schematic design for the Kennedale Junior High School renovation, hear a first reading of policy updates (Update 122), and handle routine consent items including financial statements and bills payable. The meeting also includes recognitions, a superintendent's report, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of Kennedale Junior High School renovation design
- First reading of policy updates (Update 122) covering cybersecurity, safety, personnel, and student welfare
- Consent agenda: November financial statement, bills payable, tax report, quarterly investment report
- Recognitions: KJHS Spelling Bee winners, Science Fair, PAW Awards
- Personnel: resignations, retirements, and new hires
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 hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognitions, and a consent agenda. Action items include accepting Kennedale Education Foundation grants, approving a Tarrant County Appraisal District board resolution, and approving the Kennedale High School renovation schematic design. The board will also hear informational updates on the Gifted and Talented program, the Schools FIRST financial rating, the 2023 tax roll, and construction.
- Discuss and consider accepting funds from Kennedale Education Foundation for Fall 2023 grant awards
- Discuss and consider approval for Tarrant County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Discuss and consider approval of Kennedale High School renovation design by Huckabee
- Public hearing on Schools FIRST Report (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
- Consent agenda includes financial statements, bills payable, and Region 10 purchasing cooperative agreement
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links rather than meeting minutes.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board is holding a special meeting on November 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda is limited to procedural items (call to order, roll call, public comments) and a closed session to discuss school safety, a disciplinary matter or complaint, and consultation with the board's attorney. No votes or decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Closed session on safety and security, school children, disciplinary matter or complaint (Texas Gov't Code 551.076, 551.082)
- Closed session consultation with board's attorney (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Public comments on agenda items
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 consider approving construction managers at risk for additions and renovations to Kennedale High School and Kennedale Junior High School, as well as a district-wide HVAC and LED lighting project. The board will also vote on renaming the high school Performing Arts Center, adopting improvement plans, and other routine items. Public comments and recognitions are scheduled, and the board will enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve Authers Building Group as Construction Manager at Risk for Kennedale High School additions/renovations
- Approve Steele & Freeman as Construction Manager at Risk for Kennedale Junior High School additions/renovations
- Consider E3 for district-wide HVAC and LED lighting
- Consider renaming the Kennedale High School Performing Arts Center
- Approve 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board will consider approving a design and construction proposal from Wharry Engineering for roofing projects tied to the 2023 bond, and will also decide on a procurement method for HVAC and LED lighting upgrades. The board will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, financial statements, and bills payable, and will discuss campus improvement plans and personnel matters in closed session.
- Approval of Wharry Engineering proposal for roofing at Kennedale Junior High, High School, and R.F. Patterson Elementary
- Procurement method for HVAC and LED lighting upgrade projects
- Resolution to join Southeast Texas Purchasing Cooperative
- Designating non-business days for public information requests
- Approval of non-Chapter 21 contract list under Policy DCE(LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve two items: restoring water-damaged areas at Kennedale High School and authorizing the district to intervene in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency and Commissioner Mike Morath. Public comments will be taken on agenda items before any decisions.
- Restoration and rebuild of water-damaged area at Kennedale High School
- Authorize intervening in lawsuit against Texas Education Agency and Commissioner Mike Morath
- Resolution to join accountability system lawsuit
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board will consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and the tax rate by resolution, along with approving an HVAC thermostat and software upgrade, a new CTE course, and several consent agenda items. The meeting also includes public comments, recognitions, and a closed session for a safety audit report.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 budget
- Adoption of tax rate by resolution
- Approval of HVAC thermostat and software upgrade (Ideal Impact service agreement)
- Approval of CTE innovative course: Blueprint Reading for Manufacturing Applications
- Consent agenda includes budget amendment #12 for 2023 bond proceeds
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees is meeting in a special session to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate. The agenda includes a budget workshop, a public hearing on the budget and tax rate, and a closed session for legal consultation. No votes are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for attorney consultation
- 2023-2024 budget workshop with worksheets for General, Food Service, and Debt Service funds
- Public hearing on the 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rate
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 consider approving the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, a contract with ESC Region 11, an attendance credit purchase agreement, a contractor for the KHS ballfield concession stands and restrooms, and the issuance of Series 2023 school building bonds. The board will also discuss policy updates, the superintendent's evaluation and contract, and agreements for school resource officers and armed security personnel.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of 2023-2024 ESC Region 11 Contract
- Approval of Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3) and delegation to Superintendent
- Approval of contractor for KHS Ballfield Concession Stands and Restroom Complex
- Issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
The provided document contains no records of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct the superintendent's annual summative evaluation in closed session, followed by possible action on the evaluation and any extension or modification to the superintendent's contract. The agenda includes public comments on agenda items before the closed session.
- Closed session for superintendent's annual summative evaluation (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Possible action on superintendent's evaluation and contract extension or modification
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board will consider and possibly approve several action items, including the 2023-2024 compensation package, property and casualty insurance renewal, a change order for the JAA renovation project, and the construction delivery method for additions/renovations to four schools. They will also consider delegating authority to the superintendent to negotiate design contracts with Reliance Architecture and Huckabee. The agenda includes consent items, informational updates, and personnel matters.
- 2023-2024 Compensation Package
- Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal
- Change Order for JAA Renovation Project
- Construction Delivery Method for additions/renovations to Kennedale High School, Kennedale Junior High, Delaney Elementary, Patterson Elementary
- Delegate authority to superintendent for design contracts with Reliance Architecture and Huckabee
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving a program manager and architectural firms for the 2023 bond program, along with several other action items including a depository contract extension with Wells Fargo, a JJAEP memorandum of understanding, and multiple purchases funded by grants and ESSER II funds. The board will also hold a closed session for legal, real property, and personnel matters, followed by possible action on a contract abandonment.
- Approval of Owners Building Resource, LLC as program manager for the 2023 bond program
- Selection of architectural firm(s) for the 2023 bond program
- Resolution to extend depository contract with Wells Fargo Bank
- Purchase of classroom furniture for JAA Early Childhood Center
- Purchase of HVAC units with ESSER II funds and delegation of authority to superintendent
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 6, 2023 bond election results, administer oaths to unopposed board members, and consider approving procurement methods for the baseball/softball complex and a customized serving line for the JAA Early Childhood Center.
- Canvass bond election results and declare results
- Sign and distribute certificates to unopposed board candidates
- Administer oath of office to new board members
- Approve procurement method for KHS Baseball and Softball Complex Project
- Approve purchase of customized serving line for JAA Early Childhood Center
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, recognitions, and a consent agenda covering routine financial and administrative items. The board will also discuss personnel matters, including contract recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year, and receive informational updates on fleet management and House Bill 3.
- Consent agenda includes financial statements, bills payable, and quarterly investment reports
- Interlocal agreement with 791 Purchasing Cooperative, LLC
- Texas SmartBuy Membership Program Resolution
- Discussion of probationary and term contracts for 2023-2024
- Consideration of Non-Chapter 21 contract for 2023-2024
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider and potentially approve the superintendent's recommendations for term, non-Chapter 21, and probationary contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda also includes public comments on these items. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approval of term contracts for 2023-2024
- Approval of non-Chapter 21 contracts for 2023-2024
- Approval of probationary contracts for 2023-2024
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the April 20, 2023, special meeting.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Kennedale ISD board, primarily for a Team of Eight training session. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comments on agenda items, the training, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed.
- Team of Eight training session
- Public comments on agenda items
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including certifying unopposed candidates and canceling the May 6, 2023 school board election, approving a joint election contract with Tarrant County for a bond election, and purchasing student Chromebooks. The board will also discuss a resolution to reimburse expenditures with future debt proceeds and approve revisions to its operating procedures. The agenda includes standard items like consent agenda approval, public comments, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Certification of unopposed candidates for Place 6 and Place 7 for the May 6, 2023 election
- Order of cancellation for the May 6, 2023 school board election
- Joint contract with Tarrant County for the called KISD bond election on May 6, 2023
- Resolution declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with future debt proceeds
- Approval of student Chromebook purchase
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and approve two specific business items. The agenda includes authorizing roof repairs at the JAA Early Childhood Center and purchasing replacement laptops for staff. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Approve roof repairs at the JAA Early Childhood Center
- Approve replacement purchase for staff laptops
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board will consider several action items, including a second reading of policy updates (Update 120), approval of the 2023-2024 instructional calendar, and a resolution to continue paying employees during emergency closures. The board will also hear informational reports on EOC scores, MAP growth, and enrollment, and may discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Second reading of Update 120 policy changes (CB, CKC, FNG, FO local policies)
- Approval of 2023-2024 instructional calendar
- Resolution for continued employee pay during emergency closures due to bad weather
- Engagement of auditors for fiscal year ending August 31, 2023
- Consent agenda includes January 2023 financial statements, bills payable, and tax assessor report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on calling a bond election. The agenda includes a presentation on the Long-Range Facility Planning Committee's recommendations and a vote on an order to call the election.
- Summary of Long-Range Facility Planning Committee meetings and bond election recommendations
- Consideration of an order to call a bond election for Kennedale ISD
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board is holding a special meeting focused on long-range facility planning. The agenda includes a tour of Kennedale High School, a review of previous discussions led by Robert Gadbois of OBR, and a breakout session. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Tour of Kennedale High School campus
- Review of previous meetings and discussions by Robert Gadbois, OBR
- Break-out session on facility planning
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no records of decisions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board is holding a special community meeting focused on future facility planning. The agenda includes a presentation by Jeff Roberts of Hilltop Securities, a tour of Kennedale Junior High School, a review of survey results, and a break-out session for public input. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and community engagement.
- Presentation by Jeff Roberts, Managing Director, Hilltop Securities
- Tour of Kennedale Junior High School
- Review of survey results
- Break-out session for community input
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a community meeting for future facility planning. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.
- Community meeting for future facility planning
- Public comments on agenda items
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.