Ponder Independent School District, TX

Executive session will begin at 5:30 pm. Open Session will begin at 6:30 pm. - Regular Meeting

The Ponder ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2026-27 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rates. The board will also vote on a design-build contract with Hellas Construction for a multipurpose facility, along with several other action items including a student code of conduct and budget amendments.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt 2026-27 M&O and I&S tax rates
• Design-build contract with Hellas Construction for a multipurpose facility
• Consideration of District Budget Amendments
• Approval of MOU with Denton County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
• Consideration of SB 12 certification and resolution on parent rights

Executive session will convene at 5:30 pm and Open Session will begin at 6:30 pm. - Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss district finances, budget amendments, and the 2026-2027 Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan. The meeting also includes a review of the Texas State three-year Safety and Security Audit and personnel decisions regarding the guardian program.

• Review and approval of the Texas State three-year (2023-2026) Safety and Security Audit
• Approval of the Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan for 2026-2027
• Interlocal Agreement between Ponder ISD and Denton ISD regarding online education
• Consideration of District Budget Amendments
• Resolution to approve a Good Cause Exception to HB3

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

Executive Session will begin at 5:30 pm. The Open Meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. - Regular Meeting

The Ponder ISD board will meet June 29, 2026 to decide on the 2026-2027 school budget and approve construction delivery methods and contractors for upcoming bond projects. The open meeting begins at 6:30 pm after a 5:30 pm executive session.

• Consider approval of the 2026-2027 budget for Ponder ISD
• Consider an order authorizing unlimited tax school building bonds and related tax levy
• Consider approval of Hellas for Design Build Contractor for bond projects
• Consider approval of CORE Construction and Built Wright Construction as CMAR contractors
• Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the design-build delivery method for bond projects

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting headers without minutes of the proceedings.

We will begin the closed, executive session at 5:30 pm. Open session will begin immediately afterwards at 6:30 pm. - Reg

The Ponder Independent School District board will meet to discuss district finances, budget amendments, and staff salary increases. The board will also consider several inter-district agreements and the awarding of insurance contracts for the 2026-27 period.

• Purchase of 850 replacement chromebooks
• Salary increases for returning 2025-26 staff
• MOU with Town of Ponder for a Student Resource Officer for 2026-2027
• MOU with Denton ISD for Career and Technical Education courses
• Public hearing regarding intent to apply for federal funds

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of meeting scheduling information and system maintenance notices.

Special Board Meeting - Canvassing the Election

The Ponder ISD Board will certify the May 2, 2026 bond election and School Board of Trustees election results. They will also consider a mentorship training agreement with Region 10 ESC and discuss salary increases for the 2026-27 school year.

• Approve MOU with Region 10 ESC for Texas Mentorship Training (2026-27 school year)
• Canvass May 2, 2026 bond election results and declare official outcome
• Canvass May 2, 2026 School Board of Trustees election results for places 1, 2, and 3
• Consider updates to 2026-27 compensation scales/stipends
• Approve new position and new stipend

The provided minutes for the May 11, 2026, Special Board Meeting regarding the canvassing of the election contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.

Executive Session will begin at 5:30 pm with Open Session beginning at 6:30 pm.s - Regular Meeting

The Ponder Independent School District board will meet April 27, 2026, to decide on renewing multiple service contracts for the 2026-27 school year, approve budget amendments, and act on personnel matters including a reduction in force for a part-time teaching position.

• Renewal contract for after-school and Friday childcare for Ponder students for 2026-27
• Renewal contract for Child Nutrition Services for the 2026-27 school year
• Renewal contract for transportation services for the 2026-27 school year
• Renewal contract for custodial services for the 2026-27 school year
• Consider a reduction in force for the part-time social studies teaching position at Ponder Junior High and non-renewal of contract for the 2026-2027 school year

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the April 27, 2026, meeting.

We will begin executive session at 5:30 with open session convening at 6:30 pm. - Regular Meeting

The Ponder Independent School District Board will meet to discuss district finances, budget amendments, and personnel updates. The board is also deciding on a contracting method for future bond projects and a determination regarding Senate Bill 546.

• Consideration of District Budget Amendments
• Determination on Senate Bill 546 concerning mandatory Three-Point Seat Belts
• Approval of General Contracting- At Risk delivery method for future bond projects
• Resolution to participate in the ESC 11 Benefits Cooperative for 2026-2027
• Purchase of SRO district vehicle

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a landing page for the meeting minutes.

Executive Session will begin at 5:30 pm. Open Session will begin at 6:30 pm. - Regular Meeting

The Ponder Independent School District board will meet to discuss district finances, personnel contracts, and budget amendments. The board is deciding on a land swap with Tabor 380 and an elections agreement for the May 2, 2026 election.

• Resolution approving a land swap with Tabor 380
• Joint elections agreement and contract with Denton County Elections Administrator for May 2, 2026
• Salary scale updates for the 2026-2027 school year
• District budget amendments
• Findings from the January 20, 2026 Intruder Detection Audit

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for signed minutes.

We will begin the meeting at 5:30 pm in open session. - Special Board Meeting/Workshop

The Board will discuss instructional day losses from January 26-30 and potential academic calendar adjustments for 2025-2027. Other business includes energy procurement and personnel designations.

• TEA Missed School Days Waiver for inclement weather from January 26th through 30th
• Adjustments to 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic calendar bad weather make-up days
• Board Resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closings
• Authorization for Reverse Auction Electrical Energy Procurement
• Designation of Kristen Moore as a T-TESS Appraiser for 2025-2026

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It is a procedural placeholder for the Special Board Meeting/Workshop.

Executive session will begin at 5:30 pm. Open session will follow immediately at 6:30 pm. - Regular Meeting

The Ponder Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2026, with an executive session at 5:30 pm followed by open session at 6:30 pm. The board is scheduled to consider several key decisions including a bond election, property easement, and policy updates.

• Consider adoption of an ordinance calling a bond election on May 2, 2026
• Consider approval of a right-away deed of Ponder ISD property to the Town of Ponder for construction of a road connecting HWY 2449 and January Lane on the west side of Ponder High School
• Consider revisions to Ponder ISD Local Board Policies DCA, EB, and EEB
• Consider final approval of 2024-25 annual audit
• Consider the addition of Special Education positions beginning in the 2026-2027 school year

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for signed minutes.

The workshop will begin at 5:00 p.m. in open session. - Board Workshop

The Ponder Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to review a proposed package from the Bond Committee and discuss a bond election for May. The board will also consider budget amendments and personnel matters.

• Review of Bond Committee proposed package
• Discussion of May bond election
• Consideration of budget amendments
• Personnel action items

The provided minutes for the January 12, 2026 Board Workshop contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken.