Kemp Independent School District public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD school board will consider approving a $3,945,956 guaranteed maximum price for the 4th & 5th Grade Renovation Project and delegate authority to the superintendent to complete it. The board will also vote on a $49,946 plumbing purchase order for the Intermediate Gym, a food service budget amendment, and other routine items. Public comments are invited, and the meeting includes student recognitions and reports from campus principals.
- Approve 4th & 5th Grade Renovation Project GMP of $3,945,956
- Approve plumbing purchase order with A-Solution Plumbing for $49,946
- Approve Budget Amendment for Food Service
- Approve Resolution Appointing Member to Kaufman County Appraisal District Board
- Policy Update 122 affecting multiple LOCAL policies
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board will review the 2022-2023 financial audit and approve a budget amendment. The board is also expected to vote on a contract with Western Environmental Services for asbestos removal at the Kemp Education Service Center. Additionally, the board will consider revisions to purchasing policies and receive campus reports.
- Approval of 2022-2023 District Financial Audit presented by WhitleyPenn
- Approval of Budget Amendment
- Approval of proposed revisions to Board Policy CH(LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION
- Approval of proposal from Western Environmental Services up to $80,000.00 for asbestos removal at Kemp Education Service Center/4th & 5th Grade Renovation Project
- Notice of intent to apply for Learning Acceleration Opportunities Grant, Cycle II
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to approve a $31,749.47 electric bill payment to TXU Energy Retail Co LLC. The primary action item involves deliberating and potentially approving a resolution regarding employee pay during school day-early closures. The agenda also includes standard procedural items and a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Approval of $31,749.47 electric bill payment to TXU Energy Retail Co LLC
- Resolution regarding employee pay during school day-early closures
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links 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.
Special Meeting
The provided minutes for the October 4, 2023 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, campus reports, and several action items. Key decisions include approving budget amendments, an architectural contract for the 4th & 5th Grade Classroom Renovation Project, a Chromebook purchase, and a policy on random drug testing for certain employees. The board will also enter executive session for personnel and security discussions.
- Approval of Architectural Engineering Services with Harris Craig Architects, Inc. for $280,000 for the 4th & 5th Grade Classroom Renovation Project
- Purchase of 400 Chromebooks for $112,000 using IMA Funds
- Approval of Budget Amendments 23-24 September
- Approval of random drug testing for employees who are coaches, sponsors, or transport students
- Public notice of intent to apply for the 2023-2025 School and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The provided minutes for the September 1, 2023 Special School Board Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will consider setting the 2023-2024 tax rate, approving budget amendments, and authorizing several construction and purchase contracts, including a $177,146 access control system and $59,998 in repairs. The board will also vote on insurance coverage, Pre-K tuition, and multiple handbooks. Several items involve the 4th and 5th Grade Renovation Project, including selecting a construction delivery method and delegating negotiation authority to the superintendent.
- Resolution to set 2023-2024 tax rate
- August budget amendments
- Purchase of access controls from Homeland Safety Systems, LLC for $177,146.26 (SVPP COPS Grant)
- Dallas Harmony Construction repairs at Primary Campus for $59,998
- Select construction delivery method for 4th/5th Grade Renovation Project
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, to discuss and take possible action on a range of administrative and financial items. Key decisions include approving budget amendments, several purchases funded by grants, a renovation project for the Kemp Academy building, and the 2023-2024 compensation plan. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including new hires.
- Approve Region 10 ESC E-Contracts 2023-2024 for $197,088.27
- Approve purchase of Hands-On Curriculum Materials from Hands-On Tasks Inc. for $92,264.55 (Autism Grant Funds)
- Approve purchase of Interactive Omi Projector from Fun and Function for $64,960.00 (Autism Grant Funds)
- Proceed with renovation of Kemp Academy building utilizing Harris Craig Architects Inc.
- Approve 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on July 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM. The agenda includes public comments, a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters (specifically new hires), and a possible vote on approving those new hires. No other substantive items are listed.
- Public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)
- Executive session on personnel (new hires)
- Possible action on new hire approvals
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the proposed district budget for the 2023-2024 school year. A public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate is scheduled before the board's discussion and action. Public comments are invited, with a five-minute limit per speaker.
- Public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate
- Adoption of proposed district budget for 2023-2024 school year
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District Board is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving June budget amendments, designating an officer to calculate tax rates, and purchasing athletic equipment. The board will also consider adopting TASB policy updates and disposing of old buses. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters, including new hires.
- Approve June Budget Amendments
- Designate officer to calculate no-new-revenue tax rate and truth-in-taxation requirements
- Purchase football helmets from American Team Sports for $20,379.75
- Purchase pole vault equipment from Richey Athletics for $21,565.00
- Adopt TASB Policy Update 121 affecting multiple local policies
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Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
The Kemp Independent School District board is meeting for a special budget workshop. The agenda includes routine items like the invocation, pledge, and public comments, followed by a budget workshop and adjournment. No specific budget details or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker per board policy
- Budget workshop session
- Invocation by board member Vidal Jones
- Pledge of Allegiance led by board president Sharron Rankin
The provided minutes for the Special Meeting - Budget Workshop contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving several action items, including a $500,000 federal grant application for campus safety equipment, budget amendments, an audit agreement, and multiple contracts for the Administration Renovation Building. The board will also recognize students and teachers, hear public comments, and discuss personnel in executive session.
- Approve applying for FY23 COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant of $500,000 with $125,000 district match
- Approve May Budget Amendments
- Approve agreement with Whitley Penn CPAs for audit of financial statements
- Approve HVAC upgrade at junior high school (ESSER funded) with GLS Architecture-Engineering-Surveying
- Approve contracts for Administration Renovation Building: Intex Electrical ($90,000), Dallas Doors ($90,000), Dallas Harmony Construction ($145,000), Cole Air Conditioning ($100,000)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, campus reports, and consent agenda items. Action items include potential purchases of a modified bus and entry-resistant tint using grant funds, budget amendments, and a depository contract. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, including a possible teacher contract termination.
- Purchase of modified 54-passenger bus not to exceed $100,000 using IDEA-B Grant funds
- Purchase of entry-resistant tint from NGS for $64,515 using School Safety Standards Formula Grant funds
- Approval of Budget Amendments
- Approval of Depository Contract for Funds
- Consideration of terminating a teacher probationary contract
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or meeting actions were recorded in the text.
Special Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve new hires. The board will first meet in executive session to deliberate on personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to take possible action on the new hires. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- Executive session for personnel deliberations under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Consideration and possible action approving new hires
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Budget Workshop
The Kemp Independent School District board is meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, public comments, and adjournment, with no specific budget details or action items listed.
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker per board policy BED Local
- Invocation by board member Vidal Jones
- Pledge of Allegiance led by board vice president Regina Kiser
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the annual Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by discussion and possible action on several items. These include canceling the May 2023 election due to unopposed candidates, approving budget amendments, adopting the 2023-2024 school calendar, and approving multiple purchases for school safety and facility improvements. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically central office administrators.
- Purchase of new doors and hardware from Dallas Door and Supply Company for $152,485.00 using School Safety Standards Formula Grant funds
- Purchase of new security cameras from Homeland Safety Systems for $244,367.41 using SVPP (COPS) Grant funds
- Purchase of electrical work in the high school ag shop from Intex Electric for $36,447.00
- Adopt order canceling May 6, 2023 election and declaring unopposed candidates elected
- Approve single budgeted purchase from Winnsboro ISD for $63,360.88
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Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and potentially take action on a districtwide intruder detection audit finding, approve a $93,934.68 purchase of welding equipment from Air Gas, and order a May 6, 2023 general election for two board seats. The agenda also includes public notice of intent to apply for federal safety grants, recognition of students, and routine consent agenda items.
- Purchase of welding equipment from Air Gas for $93,934.68
- Order general election for May 6, 2023, for Place 1 and Place 2 board seats
- Discussion of districtwide intruder detection audit report finding
- Public notice of intent to apply for 2022-2024 Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT) Grant and 2022-2025 School Safety Standards Formula Grant
- Consent agenda includes tax collection report, quarterly investment report, and meeting minutes
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Special Meeting
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