Vidor Independent School District public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss a proposed rezoning plan for 2027-2028 and a district facilities plan. The board is also scheduled to consider the certification of 2025 current and delinquent tax rates.
- Proposed 2027-2028 Rezoning Plan
- Certification of the 2025 Current Tax Rate
- Certification of 2025 Delinquent Tax Rate
- Purchase of District-Wide Phone System Upgrade
- Proposed library book purchases
Regular Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will meet on November 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on several construction and financial items, including HVAC upgrades, gym renovations, and budget amendments. The board will also consider resolutions for county appraisal district votes and approve grants for staff development and other initiatives.
- Competitive Sealed Proposal for Vidor ISD HVAC Upgrade Project
- Agreement with Architects, Inc. for HVAC Upgrade Project A/E services
- Guaranteed Maximum Price for VHS Gym #1 Renovation Project
- Approval to apply for Valero and LASO 4 grants
- Budget Amendments and Transfers
Regular Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on selling four district-owned properties, including the former administration and technology buildings. The board will also discuss budget amendments, district improvement plans, and approve the district’s 2024-2025 financial integrity rating.
- Public hearing on Vidor ISD 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
- Vote to approve sale of four properties: former admin building (140 E. Bolivar St.), former tech building (270 N. Main St.), unimproved lot (285 Wilson St.), and 25-acre tract near Byrd St.
- Consider budget amendments and transfers
- Approve 2024-2025 FIRST rating for Vidor ISD
- Discuss and possibly adopt district and campus improvement plans
Special Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on approving the Design Build method for an HVAC upgrade project and the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Pine Forest Elementary project. They will also receive a presentation on Team of 8 Board Training and hold a closed session for personnel matters.
- Consider approval of Design Build method for HVAC upgrade project
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for Pine Forest Elementary Project
- Team of 8 Board Training presentation
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Reconvene from closed session for action on personnel items
Regular Meeting
The Vidor Independent School District board will meet on September 8, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items including budget amendments, a depository contract extension, and purchases for safety and security film. The board will also consider an overnight trip for a Vidor FFA representative to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.
- Consider approval of safety and security film purchase and installation
- Vote on resolution extending depository contract with First Financial Bank
- Approve overnight out-of-state trip for Vidor FFA representative to National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Discuss and consider budget amendments and transfers
- Review bond construction update and employee benefit report
Regular Meeting
The Vidor Independent School District Board will hold a meeting to conduct a Level III parent grievance hearing. The board will meet in both executive and open sessions to discuss the matter and take possible action.
- Presentation of Level III parent grievance hearing
- Possible action on Level III parent grievance hearing
Special Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 school district budget and tax rate. Trustees will also deliberate and possibly approve several policy resolutions, including those related to public comments, social transitioning, and diversity initiatives. A bond construction update and personnel matters will be discussed in closed session.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and tax rates
- Adoption of 2025-2026 school district budget
- Adoption of tax rate ordinance for 2025 tax year
- Resolution amending policies on board meetings and public comments
- Resolution adopting policy prohibiting assistance with social transitioning
Regular Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 11, 2025 to discuss and vote on several items, including security camera purchases for Vidor High School, a student and transportation drug testing agreement, revised student code of conduct, and first readings of new policies. The board will also consider budget amendments, stipend lists, and an agreement with Jefferson County JJAEP.
- Purchase of security cameras and access control for doors at Vidor High School
- Student and transportation drug testing agreement with DISA for 2025-2026
- 2025-2026 Vidor ISD Student Code of Conduct (Revised)
- First reading of policy FNCE (Local) and policy EFB (Local)
- Jefferson County JJAEP Agreement 2025-2026
Special Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve the issuance of school building bonds and the levying of a tax to pay for them. Other business includes reviewing the employee handbook, student code of conduct, and property acquisition on Freeway Drive.
- Approval of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025A
- Acquisition of .0327 acres of real property or easement on Freeway Drive
- Resolution prohibiting non-enrolled students from extracurricular or UIL activities
- Approval of rankings for employee supplemental healthcare benefit proposals
- Review of 2025-2026 Property/Windstorm/Flood Insurance
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the acquisition of 0.327 acres of real property on Freeway Drive. The meeting also includes presentations on student dress code, STAAR scores, and transportation changes.
- Acquisition of .327 acres of real property or easement on Freeway Drive
- Guaranteed Maximum Price for Vidor Elementary Project
- Modifications to the VISD Student Drug Testing Policy
- Audit Agreement with Mitchell Fontenote CPA, Inc. for year ending Aug. 31, 2025
- Purchase of IXL using LASO 3 and Title Grant Funds
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review a presentation on the 2025-2026 budget and receive a bond and construction update. The board will also discuss and consider approving pay schedules and board goals for the 2025-2026 period.
- 2025-2026 Budget Presentation
- 2025-2026 Pay Schedules approval
- 2025-2026 Board Goals approval
- Bond/Construction Update
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, hear reports on special education and construction, and vote on a $48.4 million unlimited tax school building bond issuance. They will also consider budget amendments, policy updates, and a pre-kindergarten program for employees' children.
- Vote on $48,400,000 unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2025AA
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 125
- Budget amendments and transfers
- Pre-Kindergarten 3-year-old program for employees' children
Board Training Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider budget amendments and transfers. The agenda includes presentations on a potential Pre-Kindergarten program for 3-year-olds and UIL homeschool participation.
- Budget amendments and transfers
- Presentation of possible employee benefit: Pre-Kindergarten 3 year old Program
- Team of 8 and EISO Board Training
- UIL Homeschool Participation
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
Special Meeting
The Vidor Independent School District board will meet to discuss and vote on hiring a Director of Operations and acquiring 0.0263 acres of land on Freeway Drive. The board will also consider a shared services agreement for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and an interlocal agreement with the City of Vidor for flashing school zone lights. An executive session will address personnel matters and a Level III parent grievance hearing.
- Hire Director of Operations
- Acquire 0.0263 acres of land on Freeway Drive, Vidor
- Shared Services Agreement for Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Vidor for flashing school zone lights
- Level III parent grievance hearing
Regular Meeting
The Vidor Independent School District Board of Trustees will certify the May 3, 2025, election results and elect its officers. The board will also consider budget amendments and several equipment and service contracts.
- Canvass of the May 3, 2025, Board of Trustees Election
- Election of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- Approval of Walsh Gallegos Legal Retainer for 2025-2026
- Purchase of audio visual equipment for Oak Forest Elementary and Vidor Middle School gyms
- SETX Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)
Special Meeting
The Vidor ISD school board will hold a special meeting to receive updates on bond construction projects and discuss fund balances and large projects. Presentations include potential HVAC upgrades by Schneider Electric and a retainer agreement with Powell Law Group for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Powell Law Group Retainer Agreement for 2025-2026 School Year
- Presentation for Update on Bond Construction Projects
- Schneider Electric Presentation Regarding Potential HVAC Projects
- Fund Balance and Large Project Discussion
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss budget amendments, teaching supply bids, and a Chromebook purchase. The board will also consider the 2025 homestead exemption and the 2025-2026 Emergency Operations Plan. An executive session is scheduled to take action on various staff contracts.
- Homestead Exemption for Tax Year 2025
- Bid for Vidor High School Welding Project
- Chromebook Purchase
- Student Athletic Health Insurance Proposal
- Donation from Oak Forest PTO for Oak Forest Playground Equipment
Regular Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider budget amendments and transfers, discuss personnel matters in executive session, and review an intruder detection audit for Pine Forest Elementary. No substantive decisions are listed in the public agenda beyond procedural items.
- Budget amendments and transfers under discussion
- Personnel matters to be addressed in executive session
- Hiring of a construction project manager proposed
- Intruder detection audit report for Pine Forest Elementary
Special Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including construction costs for Vidor Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary, curriculum materials for grades 6–8, and insurance renewals. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price for Vidor Middle School and Oak Forest Elementary projects
- Approval of SHAC’s recommendation for grades 6–8 Human Development Curriculum
- Purchase of Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials for Reading and Math ($125,000)
- Annual SHAC Written Board Report and 2025–26 Committee Members
- Professional Liability, General Liability, and Employee Benefits Insurance through TASB
Regular Meeting
The Vidor Independent School District board will meet March 10, 2025 to discuss and vote on several items, including declaring 25 acres of unimproved land near Byrd Street as surplus and authorizing its sale by sealed bid. The board will also consider budget amendments, teacher contracts, and the selection of a real estate agent to assist with the sale of surplus properties.
- Declare 25 acres near Byrd Street (Orange CAD ID R19868) as surplus and authorize sale by sealed bid
- Approve budget amendments and transfers
- Consider contracts for classroom teachers, assistant principals, nurses, counselors, and other staff
- Select method for managing VISD Bond Projects
- Hire Jerad Spencer of Spencer Real Estate Company, LLC to assist with sale of surplus properties
Special Meeting
The Vidor Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session and reconvene for action. They will also review a potential project management agreement and a special education best practices review.
- First reading of Policy Update 124
- Potential Project Management Agreement
- Special Education Best Practices Review
- Personnel Matters (Executive Session)
- Safety (Executive Session)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds and the sale of surplus real property. The meeting includes public hearings on the Oak Forest Elementary Targeted Intervention Plan and Texas Academic Performance Reports.
- Issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025
- Engineering contract with Salas O’Brien, LLC for High School welding shop renovation
- Sale of surplus property at 140 E. Bolivar Street, 270 N. Main Street, and 285 Wilson Street
- Order and Notice of the School Board Election for May 3, 2025
- Region 5 Food Service Agreement for 2025-26
Regular Meeting
The Vidor ISD board will meet January 13, 2025 to decide on a $50 million unlimited tax school building bond issuance and a resolution to reimburse prior construction costs. They will also review audit results, approve the 2025–2026 school calendar, and discuss safety audits and personnel matters in closed session.
- $50,000,000 unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2025
- Reimbursement resolution for prior construction expenditures
- 2023–2024 financial audit presentation
- 2025–2026 VISD school calendar approval
- Safety-districtwide intruder detection audit report findings
Regular Meeting
The Vidor ISD Board of Trustees will reconvene from executive session to accept a trustee resignation, appoint a replacement, and administer the oath of office. They will also consider hiring a high school special education teacher. No other substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Accept resignation of a trustee
- Appoint replacement trustee
- Administer oath of office to new trustee
- Hire high school special education teacher