Taft ISD public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the 2024-2025 General Fund budget amendment and the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report. Members will also consider approving civil engineering agreements for the High School and Agricultural and Transportation Facility.
- 2024-2025 Budget Amendment for the General Fund
- Civil Engineering Additional Service Agreements (Ardurra Group) for High School and Agricultural and Transportation Facility
- Contractor Rankings of Vendors for RFP #24-001
- Public Hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) 2023-2024 Rating
- Discussion of School Board Election scheduled for May 03, 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting.
Special Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including policy updates, a bus purchase, a construction contract, prevailing wage rates for bond projects, and the construction delivery method for the new high school. The board will also adjourn into a closed session as permitted by Texas law.
- Approval of Policy Update AE(LOCAL)
- Deletion of Policy CV(LOCAL): Facilities Construction
- Purchase of one 71-passenger bus using general fund balance
- Approval of Hellas Contract
- Adoption of prevailing wage rates for Treviño Junior High and baseball/softball renovation projects
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive actions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any items decided, approved, or denied.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider approval of the construction delivery method for the new Taft High School and adoption of local Davis-Bacon wage rates for Bond 2024 projects. Additionally, the board will review and potentially approve campus improvement plans, a wellness plan, and a pest management policy.
- Approve construction delivery method for New Taft High School
- Adopt local Davis-Bacon wage rates for Aransas, Nueces, and San Patricio Counties (Bond 2024 projects)
- Approve Taft ISD District Improvement Plan and campus plans for Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High, and Taft High School
- Approve Taft ISD Integrated Pest Management Program Policy
- Approve Taft ISD Wellness Plan and Wellness School Assessment Tool and Scorecard
The provided minutes for the November 18, 2024, Regular Meeting contain no record of discussions, motions, or votes. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review financial reports and budget amendments from September 2024. Members will discuss grant implementations and consider approvals for new buses, an ESL waiver, and the superintendent's evaluation goals.
- Approval to amend 2024-2025 General Fund for two 14 Passenger Buses
- Approval of English as a Second Language (ESL) Waiver Application for 2024-2025
- Approval of 2023-2024 Budget Amendment
- Review of Bond 2024 October Update
- Approval of Superintendent Evaluation Calendar, Instrument and Goals
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating the meeting occurred.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2024. The board will discuss and vote on several items, including approval of board operating procedures, a landscaping contract with Ramos Lawn Care, and updates to treasury management with Prosperity Bank. Several information items on student attendance, teacher incentives, and accountability will also be discussed.
- Approve Board Operating Procedures, including revised motto, mission statement, and code of ethics
- Approve Taft ISD Landscaping Contract with Ramos Lawn Care
- Approve Project Manager Services
- Approve Resolution Amending TexPool Authorized Representatives
- Update Prosperity Bank safety deposit box users
The provided document is an agenda or a record of items presented for consideration, but it does not list the final outcomes, vote tallies, or specific decisions made for the action items.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 General School District Budget and Tax Rate. The board will also vote on adopting the budget, setting the tax rate at $1.2111, approving bond issuances, and finalizing several contracts including renovations to Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and athletic facilities.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate
- Adopt 2024-2025 budget and set tax rate at $1.2111 (M&O $0.7869, I&S $0.4242)
- Approve $1.2111 tax rate with Maintenance & Operations $0.7869 and Interest & Sinking $0.4242
- Approve contractor rankings for Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School band hall and library renovations
- Approve contractor rankings for Taft ISD Baseball and Softball Improvements
The provided document is a landing page for the August 26, 2024, regular meeting but does not contain the actual minutes text. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Board Workshop
The Taft Independent School District board will hold a workshop on August 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM focused on budget matters. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as invocation and adjournment.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links and a reference to a separate minutes file.
Team of Eight Training
The Taft Independent School District board will meet on August 17, 2024, at 9:00 AM for a training session focused on the Team of Eight Goal Workshop. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as an invocation and adjournment, with no substantive decisions or votes scheduled.
The provided minutes for the August 17, 2024, Team of Eight Training record no substantive decisions, motions, or votes. The document is procedural and contains no record of actions taken.
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to discuss the district budget and receive an update on Bond 2024.
- Bond 2024 Update
- Budget Workshop
The provided minutes for the July 29, 2024, Board Workshop contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District Board will consider several action items regarding the 2024-2025 school year, including bond financing and student and employee handbooks. The board will also discuss updates to the bell schedule and accountability reports.
- Financing Plan for the sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Agreement and Resolution with Valley View Consulting
- Price increases for adult meals: breakfast to $3.30, lunch to $5.00, and dinner to $4.75
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Employee Handbook
- Adjunct Faculty Agreement and Resolution for the 4-H Club Extracurricular Activity
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2024, to consider a range of administrative and operational items. Key decisions include approving employee health insurance, selecting a third-party administrator for supplemental plans, and authorizing construction delivery methods for bond-funded projects. The board will also discuss the 2024 bond update and consider several contracts and purchases, including security cameras and a career exploration lab.
- Consider approval of employee health insurance for 2024-2025 with TRS Active Care
- Discuss and consider approval of Competitive Sealed Bid for Baseball Field, Softball Field, Tennis Courts, Ag Barn, and District Transportation Building
- Consider approval of quote from Intech Southwest for Verkada security cameras at Woodroe Petty Elementary and Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High
- Discuss and consider approval of Paxton Patterson Labs purchase for College and Career Exploration Lab at Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High
- Consider approval of fiber optic directional bore and cable installation from Old Administration Office to High School
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a file named 'MINUTES APPROVED 6-24-24.doc'. No actual meeting minutes or decisions were included in the text.
Budget Workshop
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss health insurance, third-party administrator options, and construction delivery methods. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and presentation session.
- Health insurance discussion
- Third-party administrator discussion
- Presentation of construction delivery method options
The provided minutes for the June 24, 2024, Budget Workshop contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 4, 2024 bond and trustee election results, swear in newly elected members, and reorganize the board. They will also consider a contract for the TNTP Strong Foundations program, approve a budget amendment, and discuss the 2024-2025 budget calendar. The board will enter closed session to discuss employee resignations and the hiring of a principal for Woodroe Petty Elementary.
- Canvass bond election returns and trustee election results for May 4, 2024
- Swear-in newly elected board members and reorganize board
- Consider approval of Taft ISD & TNTP Strong Foundations Implementation Contract for 2024-2025
- Consider Trane letter of intent for HVAC root cause analysis at Trevino Junior High and Petty Elementary
- Approve budget amendment and investment report for April 2024
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the May 13, 2024, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, covering consent agenda items (minutes, investment report, expenditures, taxes, child nutrition, budget amendment) and individual items including out-of-state travel for students, a resolution to change bond paying agent, an amended academic calendar, playground equipment vendor selection, and a new school bus purchase. The board will also enter closed session to discuss employment contracts, resignations, and the superintendent's evaluation and contract term, with possible action after reconvening.
- Approval of budget amendment
- Out-of-state travel for 11 students and 2 sponsors to Chicago, IL (May 10-13, 2024)
- Resolution appointing BOKF, NA as successor paying agent/registrar
- Authority to select vendor for playground equipment at Petty Elementary
- Authority to purchase a 14-passenger yellow fleet school bus
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the April 22, 2024, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider approving the 2024-2025 academic calendar and granting administration authority to select a vendor for district safety fencing. It will also discuss a special education cyclical monitoring review and the 2024 Education Foundation Golf Tournament, and will enter closed session to discuss employment contracts and resignations.
- Approve 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Authorize administration to select safety fencing vendor
- Approve budget amendment
- Discuss special education cyclical monitoring review
- Closed session on employment contracts and resignations
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating minutes were approved, but no meeting content is present.
Special Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on March 6, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion item regarding the Facilities Advisory Committee, and adjournment. No decisions or detailed proposals are listed.
- Discussion of Facilities Advisory Committee
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to a separate file.
Special Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss grant progress and consider several action items, including a resolution not to employ chaplains as volunteers, a contract with the San Patricio County Election Office, and a superintendent of the year nomination. The board will also enter closed session to discuss employee resignations and retirements.
- Discuss updates on RSSP TCLAS Grant Progress
- Discuss LASO Strong Foundation Math Framework and Grant Process
- Discuss LASO Cycle II Award Notification for Taft ISD
- Consider approval of resolution not to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers
- Consider contracting with San Patricio County Election Office
The provided document contains only a meeting notice and a link to a file. There are no recorded decisions, votes, or discussion details present in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board will consider several items including a potential bond election and preparations for the May 4, 2024, general election. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the 2022-2023 District Annual Report.
- Public Hearing: 2022-2023 District Annual Report (Texas Academic Performance Report)
- Discussion of Property and Windstorm Insurance Renewal
- Consideration of an Order Calling a Bond Election
- Approval of May 4, 2024, General Election orders and notices
- Setting compensation for Election Judges and Clerks
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to discuss the Facilities Advisory Committee. The agenda includes only the call to order, the committee discussion, and adjournment, with no other items listed.
- Facilities Advisory Committee discussion
The provided document is a landing page for a special meeting held on February 7, 2024. It contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several district matters, including the annual financial audit and architectural consulting. The board will also consider updates to school instruction plans and employee salary payments.
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Financial Audit Report
- Approval of district architectural firms and consulting services
- Update to the Safe Return to In-Person School Instruction Plan
- ESSER III Use of Funds Plan for 2023-2024
- Payment of full day's salary for hourly employees scheduled January 15-17, 2024
The provided document contains only the meeting header and a link to a file. There are no recorded decisions, discussions, or vote tallies in the text.
Special Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board is holding a special meeting on January 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion item regarding the Facilities Advisory Committee, and adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Facilities Advisory Committee
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating the meeting occurred.