Paradise ISD public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the 2023-24 Annual Investment Report and the District's Investment Policy. Members are also deciding on amendments to the 2024-2025 school calendar and a professional services contract.
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Professional services contract with DEAR Enterprises, LLC
- Annual review of District Investment Policy, CDA(LOCAL)
- Budget Amendment(s) for 2024-2025
- 2023-24 Annual Investment Report
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the construction of a new high school and consider a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the project. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of school board officers and a review of financial reports from September and October 2024.
- Approval of an initial Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the New High School Project
- Action on the Fiscal Year 24 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
- Adoption of 2024 HB 3 goals
- Amendment of authorized representatives and signatures at The Community Bank
- Budget amendments for 2024-2025
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Paradise ISD Safety and Security Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items and topics for discussion, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts presented. The meeting includes standard items such as introductions, public comments, and committee reviews.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Paradise Independent School District board cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024. No decisions or discussions took place, and no action items were considered.
Regular Meeting & Training
The Board will discuss several capital projects and operational updates. Key action items include approving architect services for new facilities and purchasing school buses.
- Architect service order for New High School, New CTE Building, and New Multipurpose Athletic Facility
- Purchase of school buses
- Amended SRO Agreement with Wise County Sheriff's Office
- Acceptance of a board member's resignation
- Budget amendments for 2024-2025
Special Meeting and Workshop
The Board will take action on reorganizing school board officers and budget amendments for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also includes a workshop for discussion regarding the budget and school facilities.
- Reorganization of School Board Officers
- Budget Amendments for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Workshop on budget and School Facilities
Public Hearing
The Paradise ISD board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rates for the 2024-2025 school year. Residents may comment on the rates during the meeting. The board will not vote on the rates at this hearing.
- Proposed Maintenance and Operations tax rate: 0.6692 per $100 valuation
- Proposed Interest and Sinking tax rate: 0.42 per $100 valuation
Special Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to act on the 2024-25 school-year budget, set the tax rate, and cancel the uncontested trustee election. No new spending is proposed; the board will only ratify documents already prepared by staff.
- Approve the 2024-2025 school-year budget
- Adopt a resolution setting the 2024-2025 tax rate
- Cancel the School Board Trustee Election (no opposition)
- Certify unopposed trustee candidates
- Amend the 2023-2024 budget as needed
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss district improvement plans and various policy updates. The meeting includes a proposal to purchase real property and the ordering of an election for the Board of Trustees.
- Purchase of approximately 50 acres on School House Road, William Burke Survey, Abstract No. 39
- Order election for PISD Board of Trustee election on November 5, 2024
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plan Goals
- Action on property insurance and workers compensation insurance
- Second reading of TASB Policy Update 123 (LOCAL) policies
Safety and Security Committee
The Paradise ISD Safety and Security Committee is meeting to introduce new members and plan a Law Enforcement Appreciation event. The agenda also includes a closed session.
- Discussion to set date and plan Law Enforcement Appreciation event
Special Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a budget workshop to review preliminary revenue and operating budgets. Members will consider setting a public hearing for the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate for August 26, 2024.
- Proposed public hearing for 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Rate on August 26, 2024
- Consideration of Budget Amendment(s)
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 123 (LOCAL) policies
- Budget workshop covering preliminary estimated revenue and operating budget
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Safety and Security Committee will discuss summer projects, training, and evacuation visits. The meeting includes a closed session to review intruder detection audit results and an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
- Update on summer projects and training
- Mapping Project
- Go Bags
- Off Site Evacuation visits
- Closed session regarding Intruder Detection Audit results and updated EOP
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD school board will hold its regular July meeting to discuss and vote on several district policies and financial matters for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also receive updates from the superintendent on energy savings, facilities, and budget preliminary values. No major decisions were made in the previous meeting minutes.
- Approve minutes of June 17, 2024 public hearing and regular meeting
- Vote on budget amendments for 2024-25
- Consider legal retainer programs with Leasor Crass, P.C. and Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
- Vote on 2024-25 cafeteria meal prices
- Select Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for new construction and renovations
6:00pm, preceding the Regular Meeting - Public Hearing
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing and considering action to abandon the junior high gymnasium project, which was authorized by Proposition B in the November 8, 2022 bond election. They will also consider using unspent Series 2023 bond funds for a new multipurpose athletic facility instead. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney consultation.
- Public hearing on abandoning junior high gymnasium project (Texas Education Code § 45.1105)
- Consider action to abandon junior high gymnasium project (Proposition B, Nov 8, 2022 bond election)
- Consider using unspent Series 2023 bond funds for multipurpose athletic facility
6:30pm, or following the Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board will meet to consider appointing a new board member for the vacant Place 3 seat until the November 2024 election, and to take action on employee health insurance contributions and the 2024-2025 salary schedule. The board will also consider several other action items, including a teacher appraisal calendar, an interlocal agreement with Region 10, budget amendments, and a request for proposals for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing contractors. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and district contracts, plus informational reports on the school health advisory council (SHAC) and district finances.
- Appoint new board member for Place 3 until November 5, 2024 election
- Set 2024-2025 salary schedule and employee health insurance contribution
- Approve budget amendment(s)
- Authorize RFP for electrical, HVAC, and plumbing contractors
- Approve district contracts (food trucks, ag barn, daycare facilities)
Special Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: adopting a resolution to reimburse project costs and authorizing the superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract to acquire property. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a closed executive session for legal, property, personnel, and security matters.
- Resolution to reimburse costs of projects
- Delegation of authority to superintendent to acquire property
- Public comment period (30 minutes, 5-minute limit per speaker)
- Executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.082
Regular Board Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board will hold its regular meeting with reports from principals and the superintendent, including energy savings, finance, and budget updates. Action items include setting Pre-K tuition for 2024-25, approving Region 11 contracts, purchasing intercom systems, and deciding on the construction manager contract and delivery method for 2022 bond projects. Informational discussions cover the 2024 preliminary property value estimate, student drug testing, federal funds, and an intruder detection audit. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, security, and real property matters.
- Consider terminating construction manager as agent contract for 2022 Bond Program projects
- Consider approving construction delivery method for 2022 Bond Program projects
- Consider Pre-K tuition for 2024-25 school year
- Consider Region 11 contracts for 2024-25 school year
- Consider purchasing intercom systems
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will hear district reports, including an ESSER III update and superintendent's report, and take action on several items such as granting the superintendent authority to purchase safety equipment, approving lease agreements for copy machines and the phone system, and considering budget amendments. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- Consider granting Superintendent authority to purchase safety equipment
- Consider lease agreements for copy machines and district phone system
- Consider budget amendments
- Consider approved vendor list for district purchasing
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for legal, real property, personnel, and security matters
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board will consider a budget amendment, a low attendance waiver, and offering a Chapter-21 contract to hire a high school principal for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. They will also consider granting the Superintendent authority to offer contracts to returning and new professional employees through August 31, 2024. The meeting includes public comment, district reports, and a closed session for legal, personnel, and other matters.
- Budget Amendment
- Low attendance waiver request
- Chapter-21 contract for high school principal
- Superintendent authority to offer contracts
- Closed session under Texas Government Code
Public Hearing
The Paradise ISD Board is holding a public hearing to review and discuss the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). Public participation is invited. The agenda includes only the call to order, public comments, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Public comments/audience participation invited
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD school board is meeting to consider several action items, including approving a security camera system purchase of up to $100,000, adopting the 2024-2025 school calendar, and revising the current calendar. The board will also discuss the budget timeline for 2024-25 and consider contracts for administrators. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approve security camera system purchase up to $100,000
- Adopt 2024-2025 school calendar
- Revise 2023-2024 school calendar
- Consider Chapter 21 and Non-Chapter 21 administrator contracts
- Adopt Policy Update 122 affecting local policies
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including adopting policy updates, joining a purchasing cooperative, adjusting the school calendar, and authorizing up to $100,000 for a security camera system. The board will also hold a closed session to evaluate the superintendent and discuss personnel matters.
- Adopt Policy Update 122 affecting local policies on cybersecurity, safety, employment, curriculum, and student records
- Consider joining ESC Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative (R10MRPC)
- Consider 2023-2024 school calendar
- Authorize superintendent to purchase security camera system for up to $100,000
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation and contract approval