Commerce ISD public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the current year financial audit conducted by Rutherford, Taylor and Company.
- Approval of current year financial audit by Rutherford, Taylor and Company
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve the current-year financial audit by Rutherford, Taylor and Company and discuss the delayed Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) due to unissued accountability ratings. The agenda also includes routine approvals, informational updates, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Consider approval of current year financial audit by Rutherford, Taylor and Company
- Consider approval of construction project(s)
- Consider approval of November 2024 minutes and financial statements
- Discuss delayed Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) due to accountability ratings not yet released
Special Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider using Bluebonnet Learning and receive a construction update. The board will also set campus start and stop times and hear public comments. A closed session will focus on legal consultation regarding the superintendent transition and search process.
- Consider approval to use Bluebonnet Learning
- Construction update
- Set start and stop times for all campuses
- Citizens' comments open forum
- Executive session on superintendent transition and search process
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, financial statements, and an audit report. Key decisions include allowing salary steps for non-certified teachers under the District of Innovation and setting elementary and secondary start times. The board will also hear an enrollment update and principal reports.
- Approval of minutes from October and November meetings and October financial statements
- Approval of current year financial audit by Rutherford, Taylor and Company
- Approval of salary steps for non-certified core and CTE teachers under District of Innovation
- Approval of resolution for Hunt County Appraisal District votes
- Public hearing on FIRST rating
Special Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session to deliberate on the superintendent transition and search process. The closed session is permitted under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074. No public action is scheduled.
- Executive session on superintendent transition and search process
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet in a closed executive session. The discussion will focus on legal consultation and deliberations regarding the superintendent transition and search process.
- Executive session regarding superintendent transition and search process
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters in executive session and consider several district approvals. The agenda includes reviews of improvement plans, bilingual and ESL waivers, and a risk management agreement.
- Approval of the 24-25 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
- Approval of CISD Bilingual Exceptions and ESL Waivers for 24-25
- Approval of the TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement
- Consideration of professional personnel resignations and employment
- Annual Program Evaluation for English as a Second Language
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel resignations and financial reports. The board is deciding on the appointment of the 2024-25 School Health Advisory Council and a shared service arrangement with NETCAT.
- Approval to write off debt on lunch balances from the 23-24 school year
- Appointment of the 24-25 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Approval of NETCAT Shared Service Arrangement
- Discussion of FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) preliminary rating
- Review of STAAR and TELPAS results
Regular Meeting
The Commerce Independent School District board will meet August 19 to certify the 2024 appraisal rolls, adopt the current year’s proposed tax rate, and act on items discussed in closed session. The agenda also includes informational reports on enrollment, check register, and upcoming school dedications.
- Consider acceptance of certification of 2024 Appraisal Rolls for Commerce ISD
- Consider adoption of the Current Year Proposed Tax Rate & Resolution
- Consider appointment of Mary Shockley as an Adjunct Member of the Commerce Independent School District
- Cornerstone Dedication for CMS on Saturday, September 14th at 10:00 am
- CMS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday, October 1st at 6:00 pm
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve personnel stipends and key operational documents for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also consider bids for facility repairs and vehicle purchases.
- Approval of $2,500 retention stipends for returning employees and $500 stipends for new employees
- Approval of the 24-25 Employee Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
- Consideration of a bid for the ACW Roof
- Approval to purchase Police Department vehicles
- Approval of Property and Casualty Insurance