Karnes City ISD public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a public hearing and vote on a one-time retention incentive stipend for eligible staff. They will also review the School F.I.R.S.T. Report, hear staff updates, and act on routine financial and policy items.
- Public hearing on possible retention incentive stipend for eligible employees
- Consideration of one-time retention incentive stipend for eligible staff
- Presentation of School F.I.R.S.T. Report
- Consideration of budget amendment
- Annual review and approval of the District’s Investment Policy CDA
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review district financial reports and the annual audit. The body will also consider adopting Lone Star Governance and setting HB3 and DIP/CIP objectives.
- Possible action on the District's Financial Audit
- Possible action to adopt Lone Star Governance (LSG)
- Possible action on HB3 Goals
- Possible action on DIP/CIP objectives
- Possible action to add a SPED paraprofessional position at the High School campus
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet to review routine reports, hear updates from district leadership, and vote on several items including a utility easement for Karnes Electric Cooperative, facility upgrades, and policy updates. The board will also discuss employment matters in a closed session before reconvening to take action.
- Consider adoption of a resolution authorizing a 30-foot utility easement to Karnes Electric Cooperative on a 0.1362-acre tract in the M.W. Potter Survey
- Consider updating the driving range area at the old batting cage by the tennis courts
- Consider a School Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
- Consider adding a receptionist position at the Primary campus
- Consider making October 14 a staff holiday
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet September 9, 2024 to consider routine approvals, financial reports, and several action items including emergency roof repairs at multiple campuses, adding a Director of Security position, and installing speed bumps in the junior high parking lot. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss employment matters before reconvening for additional votes.
- Emergency roof repairs for Primary, Elementary, Jr. High, and High School campuses
- Delegation of contractual authority to Superintendent under Texas Education Code Chapter 49
- Potential litigation regarding TEA Accountability Rating System
- Consider adding Director of Security position
- Install speed bumps in JH front drive and parking lot
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly act on the 2024 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service tax rates. Other business includes financial reports and the approval of a legal retainer agreement.
- Adoption of 2024 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service Tax Rates
- Annual Retainer Agreement with Walsh Gallegos Trevino Kyle and Robinson PC
- Fiscal Year 2024 - 4th Quarter Investment Report
- Hazardous Traffic Conditions Resolution
- Final settle up payment to Stellar Virtual
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD school board is holding its regular July meeting to consider several administrative items, including the 2024-2025 stipend list, student code of conduct, and an HVAC preventive maintenance plan. The board will also discuss grant positions, drug testing, athletic facility safety, and electronic device policies, and will enter a closed session to discuss employment.
- Consider 2024-2025 Stipend List
- Consider 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider 2024-2025 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for DAEP
- Consider HVAC Preventive Maintenance Plan
- Closed meeting to discuss employment
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2024-2025 budget and set the tax rate, following a public hearing. The board will also consider budget amendments, purchasing a modular building, and employment matters, including a closed session.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 proposed budget and proposed tax rate
- Consider budget amendments
- Adopt 2024-2025 budget
- Purchase a modular building
- Discuss and act on employment in closed session
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will consider approving a contractor for the CTE Building Project, the 2024-2025 compensation plan, and a date to adopt the FY 2025 budget and tax rate. They will also discuss funding impacts, facility rental, and other items, and may take action on employment in closed session.
- Approve contractor for CTE Building Project, with possible delegation to Superintendent
- Approve 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Set date to adopt KCISD Fiscal Year 2025 budget and tax rate
- Discuss funding lag and impact on local, state, and federal funding
- Consider changes to board operating procedures
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on June 3, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledges, and public comments, followed by a Board Workshop on Team of Eight/Strategic Planning, then adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Board Workshop on Team of Eight/Strategic Planning
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet to consider several action items, including approving election results, selecting vendors for multiple construction projects, and authorizing the issuance of school building bonds. They will also discuss the budget, compensation, and facility naming procedures, and hold a closed session for personnel matters and superintendent evaluation.
- Resolution canvassing May 4, 2024 Trustee election ballots
- K-12 Designs furniture refresh proposal for Karnes City Primary
- Ranking of Design-Build providers for Press Box Project
- Vendor approvals for New Elementary School Playground Equipment, Turf/Lighting/Track, and Security Vestibules projects
- Order authorizing issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, beginning with roll call, pledges, and public comments. The main substantive item is a board workshop on the Team of Eight/Strategic Planning, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Board Workshop - Team of Eight/Strategic Planning
- Public comments
- Call to order and roll call
- Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting that includes a strategic planning community workshop. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, pledges, public comments, and adjournment.
- Strategic Planning Community Workshop
- Public comments period
- Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting to conduct Level III parent grievance hearings. The board will enter a closed meeting to consult with the district's attorney and deliberate on the grievances, then reconvene to consider possible action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code § 551.071 for attorney consultation on Level III Parent Grievance
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code §§ 551.074 and 551.0821 to conduct and deliberate Level III Parent Grievance hearings
- Reconvene from closed meeting to consider and take possible action on Level III Parent Grievances
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is meeting for a special session that includes a strategic planning workshop to gather community input. No board action will be taken at this meeting, which also includes routine items like call to order, pledges, and public comments.
- Strategic planning workshop to gain community input
- Public comments period
- Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a budget workshop, construction update, and several votes. Action items include the 2022-2023 financial audit, an FY24 pay plan adjustment, and adding Elementary Assistant Principal and Instructional Coach positions. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and contracts.
- Consider 2022-2023 District Financial Audit
- Adjustment to FY24 pay plan
- Add Elementary AP and Instructional Coach positions
- KCNB check presentation for softball scoreboard
- Annual report on trustee training requirements
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on April 3, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes an audit report update and a board workshop on Team of Eight/strategic planning. The meeting will begin with standard opening procedures, including a call to order, pledges, and a moment of silence, and will allow for public comments.
- Audit Report Update
- Board Workshop - Team of Eight/Strategic Planning
- Public Comments
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, discuss information items, and consider actions on suicide risk assessments, library materials policy, and an order of cancellation for the May 4, 2024 school board election. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and teacher contracts.
- Public hearing on Karnes City ISD Texas Academic Performance Report
- Consider order of cancellation for May 4, 2024 election for Trustee Districts 1, 4, and 6 (Debbie Witte, Melanie Johnson, Melissa Padron Valdez)
- Consider policy EFB: Library Materials
- Consider Primary & RES suicide risk assessment
- Closed session for teacher contracts and employee resignations; possible action on employment and adding instructional coach positions
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several administrative actions. Key items include the 2024-2025 academic calendar, the May 4, 2024, board election notice, and the purchase of a new school bus.
- Order of Election and Notice of Election for May 4, 2024
- 2024-2025 KCISD Academic Calendar
- Purchase of a new school bus
- Texas Education Agency Waiver for missed school days due to inclement weather
- Adoption of revisions to board operating procedures
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special session that includes annual training, specifically the Team of Eight Workshop covering roles, responsibilities, board procedures, district goals, and the superintendent evaluation instrument. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, pledges, public comments, and possible closed session.
- Team of Eight Workshop on roles and responsibilities
- Board operating procedures training
- District goals discussion
- Superintendent evaluation instrument review
- Closed session if needed
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, public comments, and information items on facility planning and construction. The board will consider approving a bond payment for February 2024, a proposal for KC Elementary, a quote from Flexile Systems, and a resolution granting an easement to AEP Texas. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel.
- Consider bond payment for February 15, 2024
- Consider F.F.E.'s proposal for KC Elementary
- Consider quote from Flexile Systems, Inc.
- Adopt resolution for easement/right of way to AEP Texas, Inc.
- Closed meeting to discuss personnel