Pewitt CISD, TX

Public Hearing

The Pewitt CISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a public hearing on the district's budget and tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes only the hearing, along with procedural items such as verifying compliance with open meeting laws and establishing a quorum. No specific budget figures or tax rate details are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on Pewitt CISD budget and tax rate

Special Meeting

The Pewitt CISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve the final amended 2025-2026 budget, the proposed 2026-2027 budget, and the associated tax rates. The board will also enter executive session to consult with counsel and may take action on a consulting agreement with BRG and other legal recommendations.

• Final amended 2025-2026 budget
• Proposed 2026-2027 budget
• M&O tax rate $0.675400
• I&S tax rate $0.238434
• Ratify consulting agreement with BRG

Safety & Security Committee Meeting

The Safety & Security Committee is meeting to review the district's three-year safety and security audit, including findings and recommendations. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss security vulnerabilities and possible action on audit recommendations. This is a routine but consequential meeting focused on school safety.

• Overview of 3-Year Safety Audit Process
• Executive session on security devices/audits (Texas Gov't Code §551.076)
• Possible action on audit recommendations
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Open forum for public comment

Regular Meeting

The Pewitt CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes, expenditures, and reports, plus several action items. Key decisions include dissolving the Morris County Special Education Cooperative, approving inventory deletions, revising the district belief statement, and opening/awarding a fuel bid. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, the three-year safety and security audit, and possible construction consultant retention.

• Resolution to voluntarily dissolve the Morris County Special Education Cooperative Shared Services Arrangement
• Opening and award of fuel bid
• Discussion and possible approval of inventory deletions
• Discussion and possible approval of committed fund balance
• Discussion and possible approval to revise District Belief Statement

Budget Workshop

The Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District board will convene a budget workshop to review financial plans for the 2026–27 school year. The meeting includes procedural compliance checks and an open forum for public comment before adjourning.

Regular Meeting

The Board will review informational reports on district maintenance and the Titus County Appraisal District budget. Members will consider approving the 2026-2027 professional development plan, student code of conduct, and staff stipends. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters regarding construction projects.

• Discussion and possible approval of Pewitt CISD Stipends 2026-2027
• Discussion and possible approval of the Student Code of Conduct for 2026-2027
• Discussion and possible approval of Pay App #25 REV
• Replacing Michael Jarvis with Keith West on bank documents and signature cards
• Review of Titus County Appraisal District 2027 Budget and ReAppraisal Plan 2027 & 2028

Safety and Security

The Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District board will meet July 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM to discuss and review multiple safety and security items, including the Emergency Operations Plan, a Safety and Security Audit, facility security upgrades, law enforcement collaboration, and communication systems. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss security devices and assessments as permitted by Texas law.

• Emergency Operations Plan review and recommendations
• Safety and Security Audit discussion
• Facility Security and Equipment review
• Law Enforcement Collaboration agenda item
• Communication and Notification Systems review

Special Meeting

The Pewitt CISD school board will reconvene after an executive session to vote on items discussed privately, including a Level Three student grievance under Board Policy FNG (LOCAL) and a potential agreement on district construction matters and contract rights. The board may also delegate authority to the superintendent to negotiate and sign construction-related agreements.

• Consider and possible action on Level Three FNG(LOCAL) grievance
• Possible approval of agreement regarding district construction matters and contract rights
• Delegation of authority to Superintendent to negotiate and sign construction agreements

Special Meeting

The Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on June 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes procedural items such as verifying compliance with open meeting laws, establishing a quorum, and an open forum. The board will also enter an executive session to consult with an attorney regarding legal matters related to district construction projects, warranties, and contract rights.

• Executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551.071 for legal consultation on construction projects, warranties, and contracts

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss the sale of district property in Marietta and several capital funds projects. The meeting includes reviews of 2027 proposed budgets for Cass, Titus, and Morris County Appraisal Districts.

• Possible approval to sell property at 308 FM 250, Marietta, TX 75566
• Allocation of $20,000 from fund balance for legal costs
• Allocation of $7,000 from fund balance for a new Computer Technician position
• Capital projects for football field fencing, Technology Building floor repair, and Art Room enlargement
• Proposed 2027 budgets for Cass, Titus, and Morris County Appraisal Districts

Regular Meeting

The board will consider the 2026-2027 compensation plan, stipend schedule, and a 5% raise for auxiliary and administrative employees. Other business includes swearing in new board members and reorganizing board officers and committees.

• Possible approval of a 5% raise for auxiliary and administrative employees
• Possible $20,000 increase for cafeteria revenue and expenditures for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
• Possible approval for paving the elementary drive, bus turn-around, and secondary bus road
• Oaths of office for new board members Karen Andrews and Holly Tucker
• Establishment of the Pewitt CISD Concussion Oversight Team (COT)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.

Special Meeting

The Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to verify compliance with open meeting laws, establish a quorum, and certify the results of the May 2026 election. No substantive decisions or discussions beyond procedural actions are listed on the agenda.

• Canvass of May 2026 election results

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.

Special Meeting

The Pewitt CISD board will reconvene from an executive session to vote on two items: a Level Three grievance appeal under Board Policy FNG and possible approval of a real-estate purchase contract for 111 Big League Bend, Omaha, TX 75571. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including verification of compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and an open forum.

• Consider and possible action on Level Three FNG grievance appeal hearing regarding student and parent complaints/grievances
• Possible approval of delegation to Superintendent to purchase 111 Big League Bend, Omaha, TX 75571
• Executive session to deliberate personnel matters and real-estate purchase details
• Vote on matters considered in executive session per Texas Open Meetings Act
• Open forum for public comment before executive session

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

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss the potential acquisition of real property for administrative office needs and the allocation of $80,000 for new special education department staff. Other business includes the selection of an auditor and the return of a historical school bell to the Marietta community.

• Possible approval of $80,000 from fund balance for new Special Education Department staff
• Potential acquisition of real property for administrative office needs
• Possible approval to return a historical school bell to its original location in the Marietta cemetery
• Discussion of a contractor for the Ag Building Renovation project
• Resolution to authorize the Chief of Police to establish a Reserve Police Officer Program

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of a meeting header and system maintenance notifications.

Safety & Security Meeting

The board will meet to review safety and security updates. The meeting includes an executive session to deliberate on security audits and the deployment of security devices and personnel.

• Intruder Detection Audit Findings
• First Responder Facility Access
• Deliberation on security devices or security audits per Texas Gov't Code 551.089

Special Meeting

The Pewitt CISD board will meet in a special session to discuss a security audit report in closed session, then reconvene to vote on any resulting actions. The board will also discuss and possibly approve the creation of specialized instructional positions for the 2026–27 school year to meet student needs.

• Discussion and review of the Intruder Detection Audit report
• Possible approval of security-related actions from closed session
• Consideration of retaining and creating specialized instructional positions (dyslexia and special education teachers) for 2026–27

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. 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 a placeholder for signed minutes.

Special Meeting

The Pewitt CISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve several items, including the sale of district real estate, changes to the 2026-27 school calendar, and a waiver for missed school days in January 2026. The board will also deliberate in executive session regarding real estate and legal matters.

• Possible approval of sale of district property at 308 FM 250, Marietta, TX (Cass County Property ID: 42181)
• Possible approval of waiver request for missed school days on January 28 and 29, 2026
• Possible approval of changes to the 2026-27 school calendar
• Possible approval of delay of certification plan
• Executive session to discuss real estate purchase and legal issues with counsel

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 hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report. Members will discuss several action items including school construction certifications, administrator contracts, and the 2026-2027 district calendar.

• Sale of district real estate at 308 FM 250 and 310 N Central, Marietta, TX
• Approval of Certified Pay Application #23 and #24 Retainage for Elementary School Project
• Budget amendment to Capital Fund Project Funds (699) for $1,178.35 in interest revenue
• Resolution to establish a daily period for students and employees to pray and read religious texts
• Proposal to add five minutes to the instructional day starting March 9, 2026

The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.

Special Meeting

The Pewitt CISD Board will hold a special meeting on January 19, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on improvements to agricultural facilities. The agenda includes a walk-through and assessment of these facilities, followed by an action item for possible decisions.

• Walk-through and assessment of agricultural facilities
• Consideration and possible action on agricultural facilities improvements

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

Regular Meeting

The Pewitt CISD board will meet January 12, 2026 to conduct routine business and vote on several spending and election-related items. The meeting includes a consent agenda for minutes and expenditures, informational updates from appraisal districts, and action items on a certified pay application, election notices, and a district of innovation amendment.

• $100,000 out of fund balance for new band instruments (Sousaphones, Tubas, Euphoniums, Mellophones, Trumpets, Trombones, Marching Baritones)
• $26,000 out of fund balance for an industrial washing machine and dryer
• Discussion and possible approval of Certified Pay Application #22
• Discussion and possible approval of 2026 Joint Election Agreement and Morris County Election Services Contract
• Discussion and possible approval of Amendment to the District of Innovation Plan concerning grievance policies

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

Public Hearing

The Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the district’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) score. Residents may speak during the designated public comment period before the board adjourns.

• Overview of district’s FIRST score
• Public comment period on FIRST score

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.