Celina Independent School District public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Celina ISD board will meet December 16 to hear updates, take action on bond-fund investments, and vote on a guaranteed-maximum-price amendment for Middle School #2. They will also receive information on energy-efficiency projects and a new elementary school’s technology upgrades.
- Consider and approve local investment of bond dollars
- Consider and approve Middle School #2 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment
- Elementary #5 Interactive Video Panels purchase
- Schneider Electric Energy Efficiencies Information
- Elementary #5 Fiber Interlocal Agreement
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will declare the results of the November 5, 2024, VATRE special election. The meeting includes approvals for the 2023-2024 financial audit, the 2024 tax roll, and various appraisal district voting resolutions.
- Canvassing returns and declaring results of the November 5, 2024, VATRE special election
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Financial Audit
- Approval of the 2024 Tax Roll
- Voting resolutions for Collin County and Denton County Appraisal District Boards of Directors
- Contract extension for Employee/Alphabest
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Safety and Security Committee will meet to receive information updates on district safety measures. The meeting includes reports on a TEA door audit and specific facility updates.
- TEA Door Audit update
- Camera updates for Lykins
- Fencing updates for O'Dell
- Transportation updates
- Poster contest winner recognition
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will decide on the 2025 Bond Committee charge and the purchase of the Texas Drive property. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and an intruder detection audit. Other items include reviewing campus and district improvement plans.
- Approval of 2025 Bond Committee Charge
- Purchase of Texas Drive Property
- Celina Education Foundation (CEF) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Review of Intruder Detection Audit findings (closed session)
- Approval of 2024-25 Campus and District Improvement Plans
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss school construction projects, including a guaranteed maximum price for MS #2 and the selection of architectural and construction management services. The meeting also includes updates on the Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) and a review of facility rental pricing.
- Consideration of Schneider Electric Development Agreement
- Approval of MS #2 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
- Selection of finalists for Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) and Architectural Services
- Approval of facility rental and contract pricing
- Joint election contracts with Collin and Denton Counties
Regular Meeting
The Celina ISD board will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2024. The board will discuss and vote on adopting the 2024 tax rates, and consider calling a voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE). The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters, followed by public input on the efficiency audit and tax rate.
- Approve 2024 Maintenance and Operations, Interest and Sinking, and Total Tax Rates
- Discuss and possible action on calling a VATRE election
- Vote on personnel actions considered in closed session
- Presentation and public input on the 2024 Efficiency Audit Report
- Approve MOU with Collin County Juvenile Services for JJAEP and 2024 SRO Agreement
Special Called Meeting
The Celina Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet for a special session primarily focused on closed-door discussions. The board will address personnel appeals and a real property matter before reconvening in open session to vote.
- Level III appeal filed by Britney Sharrock
- Level III appeal filed by Susan Horton
- Real property deliberation regarding Swim Buddy Partnership
Regular Meeting
The Celina ISD board will meet July 29 at 6 p.m. to act on the annual Student Code of Conduct, three guaranteed-maximum-price construction contracts for MS #2 switchgear and HS Phase #3 renovations, a District of Innovation amendment, and a purchase agreement for attendance-credit netting. The board will also hear updates on student leadership, health advisory matters, and hazardous traffic conditions.
- Approve 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Approve MS #2 Switchgear GMP contract
- Approve HS Phase #3 GMP contract
- Approve District of Innovation amendment
- Approve purchase of attendance credit (Chapter 48 funding) and delegate authority to superintendent
Regular Meeting
The Celina ISD board will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget, then consider approving it along with the final amended 2023-2024 budget. The board will also discuss personnel, real property, and security matters in closed session, and may take action on them afterward. Other action items include adopting local policy updates and a District of Innovation amendment.
- Approve 2024-2025 budget and 2023-2024 final amended budget
- Public hearing for 2024-2025 budget input
- Closed session on personnel, real property (Moore Middle School site), and security
- Local Policy Update 123 adoption
- Consent items: meal price increase, mobile device management renewal, board calendar
Working Meeting
The Celina ISD board is holding a working meeting to discuss and potentially approve several action items, including the 2024-2025 compensation plan, a guaranteed maximum price for high school Phase II steel and switchgear, a contingent fee contract for delinquent tax collection, and appointing Moak Casey for an efficiency audit. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and security matters, followed by possible action on those items.
- Consider and approve 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for High School Phase II - Steel & Switchgear
- Contingent fee contract with Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett for delinquent tax collection
- Appoint Moak Casey to conduct efficiency audit
- Closed session: personnel, real property (land acquisition), safety and security
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Celina ISD Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss updates on the 2023-2024 school year, an intruder audit, and the guardian program. The agenda is informational only, with no action items listed. The meeting will also cover the next meeting's format and open questions.
- 2023-2024 school year updates
- Intruder audit update
- Guardian update
- Next meeting and format
- Questions
Regular Meeting
The Celina ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 4, 2024 school board election results, administer oaths, and discuss personnel, real property, and security in closed session. They will also consider issuing Series 2024 bonds, setting budget spending direction, and approving timelines for 2019 bond projects.
- Canvass May 4, 2024 school board election results
- Authorize issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding Bonds, Series 2024
- Approve administrative direction of I&S and M&O spending for 2024-2025 budget
- Approve timeline for completion of 2019 bond projects
- Approve 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic calendars
Working Meeting
The Celina ISD board is meeting to consider approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the High School Addition Phase I, along with amended board operating protocols and goals. They will also discuss the Summer Leadership Institute and approve building access control as part of the consent agenda. The meeting includes recognitions and public comment.
- Consider and approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for High School Addition Phase I
- Consider and approve amended Board Operating Protocol
- Consider and approve amended Board Goals
- Discussion of Summer Leadership Institute (SLI)
- Approve Building Access Control (consent agenda)
Regular Meeting
The Celina ISD board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, public comment, and a closed session for personnel, real property, and security matters. Action items include approving a Schneider Electric project, a non-exempt employee compensation resolution, and discussing employee handbook and dress code policies. The consent agenda covers professional contracts, elementary school furniture and equipment, charging carts, minutes, and financial reports.
- Consider and approve Schneider Electric project
- Consider and approve non-exempt employee compensation resolution
- Discuss employee handbook general procedures and dress code
- Consent agenda: Elementary #5 FF&E, charging carts, professional contracts
- Closed session: personnel, real property, safety and security