Kaufman Independent School District public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman Independent School District board will convene a regular meeting on December 9, 2024, featuring a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report results. The board will also consider approval of the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and human resources policy updates.
- Public hearing on FIRST report results
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
- Consider approval of Human Resources policy DFE
- First read of 2025 Board of Trustees yearly calendar
- First read of TASB policy audit review updates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD school board will meet on November 11, 2024, to consider two action items: a resolution for KCAD Board of Directors elections and approval of a grant application for the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) program. The meeting also includes routine items like approving prior minutes, safety updates, and financial reports.
- Consider and approve resolution for KCAD Board of Directors elections
- Consider and approve LASO 24-25 Cycle 3 Grant application
- Approve minutes of October 7, 2024 regular meeting
- Safety and Security Update presentation by Chief Krieger
- First reading of policy CW (LOCAL) on building names
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and navigational links. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the November 11, 2024, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD board will meet October 7 to vote on several items, including a contract for KHS baseball field renovations, a one-time retention stipend increase, and updates to the District of Innovation plan. The board will also consider nominees for the KCAD Board of Directors and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Consider and approve KHS Baseball Field Renovations contract
- Consider and approve increase in 2024-2025 Retention Stipend
- Consider and approve resolution for District of Innovation Updates
- Consider and approve KISD nominees for KCAD Board of Directors
- Consider and approve interlocal agreements with Allied States Cooperative and GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative
The provided document contains only a landing page and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the October 7, 2024, meeting.
Workshop Meeting
The Kaufman Independent School District will hold a workshop meeting to review a district level scorecard update. The board will also consider a resolution regarding a bank account addition for UTSBB, Series 2024.
- Resolution-Bank Account Addition for UTSBB, Series 2024
- District Level Scorecard Update presentation
- Closed session regarding personnel matters, real property deliberations, and safety and security
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Workshop
The Kaufman ISD board will hold a workshop to discuss and prioritize projects funded by the 2024 bond. A presentation from VLK Architects will update the board on progress, followed by a session to consider approval of project prioritization options.
- Consider and approve an option for prioritizing the projects related to the KISD 2024 bond
- Update from VLK Architects on bond-related progress
- Closed session for personnel matters, real property deliberations, and safety/security
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD board will meet to conduct routine business including approving minutes, revising policy, and voting on a budget amendment for rolled-forward maintenance projects. Public comments and presentations on bond sales and safety updates are also scheduled.
- Consider and approve 2024-2025 Budget Amendment-Rolled forward Maintenance Projects
- Consider and approve the Board Policy CE (LOCAL) Revision
- Consider and approve the Change of Restriction -Resolution
- Update on the sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Consider and approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting on August 26, 2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Site-Visit Cancelled
The board is scheduled to conduct a site visit and tour Bobby Summers Middle School in Royce City. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.
- Tour of Bobby Summers Middle School in Royce City
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting includes votes to adopt the new budget, set the 2024 tax rate, and approve a final amendment to the 2023-2024 budget.
- Public hearing for 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
- Approval of 2024-2025 KISD Budget
- Adoption of 2024 Tax Rate and Ordinance to Set Tax Rate
- Approval of 2024 Tax Levy/Summary of Certified Tax Roll
- Purchase of servers for cameras
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review 2023-2024 STAAR results, a special education audit, and a budget update. They are deciding on several administrative updates, including the district's code of conduct and employee handbook.
- Approval of 2024-2025 KISD Code of Conduct
- Approval of 2024-2025 KISD Employee Handbook
- Approval of 2024-2025 KISD Appraisal Calendar
- Proposed adult meal price increase
- TASB RMF Insurance Coverage Renewal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Workshop Meeting
The Kaufman Independent School District will hold a workshop meeting to discuss personnel matters. The board will consider and approve the evaluation and contract of Superintendent Dr. Joshua Garcia.
- Evaluation and contract of Superintendent Dr. Joshua Garcia
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Workshop Meeting
The Kaufman Independent School District board will consider the construction delivery process for the 2024 KISD Bond. The meeting also includes discussions on compensation updates, security equipment purchases, and insurance renewals.
- Approval of Construction Manager at Risk process for the 2024 KISD Bond
- Authorization for Superintendent to negotiate construction agreements for the 2024 KISD Bond
- Compensation updates discussed in closed session
- Purchase of security access controls and cameras
- Budget amendment for security access controls and cameras
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, and safety matters. In open session, the board will consider issuing and selling the "Kaufman Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024," approve growth positions and Title 2 recruitment/retention stipends, and designate an officer for tax calculation. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, a micro-purchase threshold, cooperative management fees, landscape and custodial contracts, and an audit engagement letter. The meeting also includes presentations on HB3 end-of-year data, high school graduate information, and athletic updates.
- Consider issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Approve growth positions and Title 2 recruitment and retention stipends
- Approve Designated Officer for Tax Calculation Resolution
- Approve Landscape Services Contract and Custodial Services Contract renewals
- Approve Annual Cooperative Management Fee Proposal
The provided document contains only administrative system notifications and a reference to a signed minutes file. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Workshop Meeting
The Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees is meeting in a workshop session to consider several action items, including approving local policy updates (FD and FM), an interlocal agreement with EPCNT, and the purchase of HVAC equipment. The board will also conduct a governance team-building and self-assessment session. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.
- Consider and approve FD (Local) policy
- Consider and approve FM (Local) policy update
- Consider and approve EPCNT Interlocal Agreement and Resolution
- Consider and approve purchase of HVAC (proposals for Admin Building, Kaufman HS, Kaufman JH IT/Server Room)
- Governance team building, self-assessment, vision statement, board goals review
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the results of the May 4, 2024 bond election and consider approving a resolution declaring the outcome. The board will also consider approving growth positions and compensation updates for 2024-2025, a science textbook adoption, and a contract with a bond construction company. Other action items include SHAC curriculum approval and a consent agenda covering minutes, policy updates, federal funds, and a food service contract renewal.
- Canvass May 4, 2024 bond election results
- Approve 2024-2025 growth positions and compensation updates
- Approve science textbook adoption
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate bond construction company contract
- Approve food service management contract renewal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a resolution authorizing employee pay, allowing the superintendent to negotiate a new graduation venue contract, dissolving a property agreement with the Kaufman Central Appraisal District, and approving teacher contract renewals. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, real property, and safety discussions, and hear public comments.
- Resolution Authorizing Employee Pay
- Superintendent to negotiate new graduation venue contract
- Resolution to Dissolve Conditional Property Agreement with Kaufman Central Appraisal District
- 2023-2024 Longevity Stipend Amendment
- 2024-2025 Teacher and Professional Personnel Contract Renewal Recommendation
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD board will consider canceling the May 4, 2024 general election due to unopposed candidates, approve new growth positions and staffing updates, and renew professional personnel contracts for 2024-2025. The board will also hear presentations on the Student Ambassadors Program, Emergent Bilingual Program, Hazel Health, and facility usage guidelines, plus receive reports on curriculum, maintenance, HR, finances, and enrollment.
- Order to cancel May 4, 2024 KISD General Election
- New growth positions, requests, and staffing updates
- 2024-2025 Professional Personnel Contract Renewal Recommendations
- Staff Development Waiver for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
- Good Cause Exception Resolution (police officers)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, and safety matters. In open session, the board will hear a public hearing on the annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), receive updates on STAAR redesign, and consider several action items, including approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, election resolutions, and a potential bond election for May 4, 2024. The agenda also includes routine reports and a consent agenda with items like meeting minutes and resolutions.
- Consider and approve 2024-2025 district school calendar (options A and B attached)
- Consider and approve election resolution and order for May 4, 2024 general election
- Consider and approve joint election services contract with Kaufman County for May 4, 2024
- Consider calling a bond election for May 4, 2024, including adoption of an order (LRFP final recommendation attached)
- Public hearing on Kaufman ISD Annual TAPR Report (2022-2023)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Workshop Meeting
The Kaufman Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting on February 5, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The board will enter closed session for personnel, real property, and safety/security matters, then reconvene to hear public comments and receive a long-range facilities planning update. Action items include a possible update to the 2023-2024 school year calendar and approval of the 2024 Superintendent Goals.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 (personnel), 551.072 (real property), and 551.076 (safety/security)
- Long-Range Facilities Planning Update presentation by Dr. Joshua Garcia
- Consider action to update the 2023-2024 District School Year calendar
- Consider action to approve the 2024 Superintendent Goals
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Kaufman Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss facilities planning, technology updates, and various administrative reports. Action items include the approval of a 2022-2023 external audit report and a construction bid for property on State Highway 243.
- Approval of the 2022-2023 KISD External Audit Report
- Construction bid for district property on State Highway 243
- Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee update
- Technology and cybersecurity update
- Review of 2023 Racial Profiling Report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Kaufman ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The board will consider approving the 2022-2023 external audit report and a construction bid for property on State Highway 243, along with several policy updates and routine items. The meeting also includes presentations on long-range facilities planning, technology/cybersecurity, and various administrative reports.
- Consider approval of 2022-2023 KISD External Audit Report
- Consider approval of construction bid for property on State Highway 243
- Consider approval of GKG (LOCAL) policy addition and Board Policy Update 122
- Consider approval of 2024 Board of Trustees Annual Calendar
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker