Joshua Independent School District public meetings in 2024

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review the district's financial audit for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting includes discussions on the school budget, safety updates, and construction wage rates.

• Consideration of the District Financial Audit for the 2023-2024 School Year
• Approval of U.S. Department of Labor 2024 Prevailing Wage Rates for Johnson County construction projects
• Review of purchases over $50,000
• Consideration of budget amendments
• Campus presentation from Elder Elementary School

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024 Final School FIRST Rating. The board will also consider items related to investment policies, purchasing cooperatives, and district financial reports.

• Public hearing on 2024 Final School FIRST Rating
• Consideration of purchases over $50,000
• Review of investment policy, strategy, and authorized brokers
• Participation in Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for SY 2025-2026
• Approval of participation in Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) short term class

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the schematic design for a new elementary school and review district financial reports. They are scheduled to consider revisions to the 2024-2025 compensation plan and the academic achievement grading policy.

• Schematic design for new elementary school
• Revisions to the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
• Revision to Board Policy EIA (LOCAL) regarding grading and progress reports
• Purchases over $50,000
• Bilingual Exception Waiver

Team of Eight Training

The Board will meet for Team of Eight Training and hold a closed executive session. The closed session is for legal consultation and personnel matters.

• Team of Eight Training
• Closed meeting to consult with District attorney
• Closed meeting regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss schematic designs for Joshua High School CTE and cafeteria renovations. The body is also considering the approval of district and campus performance objectives for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Schematic designs for Joshua High School CTE and Cafeteria renovations
• Approval of District & Campus Performance Objectives for 2024-2025
• Purchases over $50,000
• Revision to Policy EIC (LOCAL) regarding class ranking
• Appointment of Investment Officers and financial account signatories

Training Meeting

The Joshua ISD board holds a training meeting to fulfill Level 3 continuing education requirements for trustees. No formal decisions are on the agenda; the session is led by ESC Region 11 presenter James Hopper.

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold public hearings and consider the adoption of the 2024-2025 school budget and ad-valorem tax rates. The meeting also includes a review of a design proposal for a middle school addition.

• Public hearing and consideration of 2024-2025 JISD school budget and tax rates
• Public hearing and consideration of 2024 Hill College Tax Rate
• Review of Schematic Design Proposal for Tom and Nita Nichols Middle School Addition-WRA
• Consideration of end-of-year budget amendments for the 2023-2024 school year
• Superintendent's report on catalog bids

Regular Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the results of accelerated instruction programs, budget amendments, and compensation plans. The board will also consider publishing proposed tax rates and an interlocal agreement for dispatching services with Johnson County.

• Consider publishing proposed 2024-2025 Joshua ISD tax rate
• Consider publishing proposed 2024-2025 JISD Hill College tax rate
• Consider interlocal agreement for dispatching services with Johnson County
• Consider 2024-2025 compensation plan
• Consider action on employee’s resignation and proposed complaint for contract abandonment

Special Meeting - Budget Workshop

The Joshua ISD board holds a special budget workshop to review the 2024-2025 proposed budget, maintenance & operation and debt service tax rates, and impacts from local, state, and federal funding. The board also discusses the Johnson County Branch Campus of Hill College tax rate. No decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
• Discuss Joshua ISD 2024-2025 Maintenance & Operation and Debt Service Ad Valorem Tax Rates
• Discuss Impacts to Local, State and Federal Funding
• Discuss Johnson County Branch Campus of Hill College 2024-2025 Tax Rate
• Consider RFP 2024-01 for Student Nutrition Paper Goods and Supplies

Regular Meeting

The Joshua Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items including the acceptance of a land donation at 2784 SW Wilshire Blvd, Joshua, TX 76058, and the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2024. The board will also consider resolutions to sanction the Johnson County 4-H Organization as an extracurricular activity and approve multiple memoranda of understanding between the Joshua ISD Police Department and local law enforcement agencies.

• Accept donation of land at 2784 SW Wilshire Blvd, Joshua, TX 76058
• Consider issuance of Joshua ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
• Consider resolution to sanction Johnson County 4-H Organization as an extracurricular activity for 2024-2025
• Consider MOUs between Joshua ISD Police Department and Johnson County, Joshua, Burleson, Keene, and Cleburne Police Departments
• Consider revisions to the 2023-2024 Compensation Plan

Special Meeting

The Joshua Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and potentially select a contractor for roof replacements. The agenda includes routine opening procedures, public comment limited to agenda items, and the single substantive item of choosing a contractor.

• Consider contractor for roof replacements

Regular Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on 2024-2025 federal grants, then consider consent agenda items including budget amendments and purchases over $50,000. They will also vote on the student dress and grooming code, the student code of conduct, and a memorandum of understanding for JJAEP services. The board will enter closed session to discuss legal, real property, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 federal grants (ESSA, IDEA, Perkins, etc.)
• Consider approval of 2024-2025 Student Dress and Grooming Code
• Consider approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
• Consider purchases over $50,000
• Consider MOU with Johnson County Juvenile Board for JJAEP services

Special Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider an interlocal addendum with the Texas School Health Benefits Program to select a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas benefit program. The board will also enter closed session to interview and discuss candidates for a Construction Project Specialist position, an administrator contract, and other personnel matters, then reconvene to consider action on those items.

• Consider interlocal addendum with Texas School Health Benefits Program to select Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas benefit program
• Interview candidates for Construction Project Specialist position
• Discuss and consider candidates for Construction Project Specialist
• Administrator contract
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074

Regular Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine district business, including consent agenda items, budget amendments, and purchases over $50,000. Notable action items include approving an architectural services contract for 2024 bond projects, a copier lease contract with Canon Solutions America, and a dual credit partnership with Hill College. The board will also discuss an intruder detection audit report and consider waivers for low attendance days at multiple campuses.

• Contract for architectural services for 2024 bond projects
• Contract with Canon Solutions America for copier leases
• Dual credit partnership agreement with Hill College
• Outdoor warning siren for City of Burleson on Caddo Grove Elementary property
• Waivers for low attendance day on April 8, 2024, for multiple schools

Special Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns from the May 4, 2024 trustee and bond elections, issue certificates to newly elected members, administer the oath of office, and consider board reorganization. Public comment is limited to agenda items.

• Canvass returns of May 4, 2024 school board trustee election
• Issue certificates of election and administer oath to new board members
• Consider board reorganization
• Canvass returns of May 4, 2024 bond election

Special Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider retaining Pearson Legal, P.C. as contingent fee counsel for litigation related to property damage from hail/wind storms on June 12, 2023. The board will also discuss the matter in closed session and may authorize the superintendent to approve meeting minutes.

• Consideration of Pearson Legal, P.C. as contingent fee counsel for insurance claims
• Closed session to discuss legal advice on property claims against insurers
• Possible action to authorize Superintendent Corey Hickerson to approve April 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a work session, reports on enrollment, finances, and safety, and public comment. Action items include consent agenda items, a shared services agreement for a deaf education program, instructional materials approval, interlocal agreements with UT Austin and Tarleton State, and a temporary easement for the City of Joshua. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property, personnel, and legal matters, then reconvene to consider accepting a donated land parcel and possible termination of two probationary contract employees.

• Consider accepting donation of land at 3060 SW Wilshire Blvd., Burleson, TX via special warranty deed
• Consider shared services agreement for Crowley Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
• Consider purchases over $50,000 (consent agenda)
• Consider interlocal agreement with UT Austin and MOU with Tarleton State University
• Possible termination of two probationary contract employees

Regular Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a work session, public forum, and action items. Key decisions include approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, adopting instructional materials, and amending the District of Innovation Plan. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including budget amendments and purchases over $50,000, plus waivers for low attendance on January 16, 2024, for multiple campuses. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• 2024-2025 school calendar approval
• Proclamation 2024 instructional materials adoption
• Amended District of Innovation Plan 2022-2027
• Low attendance day waivers for Jan 16, 2024 (10 campuses)
• Consent agenda: budget amendments, purchases over $50,000

Regular Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a work session, reports from the superintendent, and public comment periods. Action items include considering consent agenda items, a resolution regarding volunteer chaplains, and selecting a school auditor for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also enter a closed session for legal, real property, and personnel matters.

• Consider resolution regarding volunteer chaplains
• Consider school auditor for 2024-2025 school year
• Consent agenda: minutes, budget amendments, accounts payable, purchases over $50,000
• Discussion of districtwide intruder detection audit report findings
• Closed session: attorney consultation, real property, personnel (resignations, employment)

Special Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on an order calling a bond election for May 4, 2024. Public comment is limited to agenda items. The meeting includes routine opening procedures and adjournment.

• Consider and take action on an order calling a bond election on May 4, 2024

Regular Meeting

The Joshua ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, consider calling a May 4, 2024 school board election for Places 3 and 4, and act on several contracts and policy updates. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and litigation related to hail/wind storm damage claims.

• Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Consider calling general election for board trustees (Places 3 and 4) on May 4, 2024
• Consider joint election agreement with City of Joshua
• Consider approval of collaboration agreement with Indiana Wesleyan University
• Consider retention of Pearson Legal, P.C. and Leasor Crass, P.C. as contingent fee counsel for hail/wind storm damage claims

Special Meeting - Team of Eight Training

The Joshua ISD Board is holding a special meeting for Team of Eight training. The main action item is considering a contract with Pearson Legal, P.C. as contingent fee counsel for litigation related to hail/wind storm damage claims from June 2023. The board will also discuss legal topics in closed session and may authorize the superintendent to approve the meeting minutes.

• Consideration of retention of Pearson Legal, P.C. as contingent fee counsel for property claims against the District's insurer(s) related to hail/wind storms on or around June 12, 2023
• Closed session for attorney consultation on contemplated litigation and Team of Eight training
• Public comment limited to agenda items
• Board report from EdVantage
• Authorization for Superintendent Corey Hickerson to approve January 17, 2024 meeting minutes