Commerce ISD public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report. The board will also consider approvals for a financial audit, a corrective action plan, and updates to bank signatory rights.
- Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approval of current year financial audit by Rutherford, Taylor and Company
- Approval of FIRST Corrective Action Plan for 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2026-2027 school years
- Approval of a new Superintendent's evaluation form
- Updating signatory rights for Guaranty Bond Bank, Chase Bank, Lone Star Investment Pool, and Texpool
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to act on several items, including a resolution to opt out of school-bus seat-belt requirements for 2025–26 due to budget constraints, approval of a state-mandated turnaround plan for AC Williams and Commerce Elementary, and adoption of the current-year financial audit. The board will also hear informational updates on enrollment, principal reports, and a check register.
- Approve financial audit by Rutherford, Taylor and Company
- Approve TEA Required Turnaround Plan for AC Williams and Commerce Elementary Schools
- Adopt resolution to opt out of school-bus seat-belt requirement for 2025–26 due to budget constraints
- Approve resolution casting district votes for Hunt County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Consider updates to LOCAL policies as offered by TASB Policy Service
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to act on several policy changes, including a resolution requiring prayer and religious text readings on every campus and a local policy prohibiting staff from assisting students with social transitioning. The board will also consider approval of financial updates, a turnaround plan for two elementary schools, and district-wide improvement plans.
- Consider adopting resolution requiring prayer and religious text reading on every campus
- Consider adopting local policy prohibiting staff from assisting students with social transitioning
- Consider approval of CISD’s Motto, Mission and Vision Statements
- Consider approval of TEA Required Turnaround Plan for AC Williams and Commerce Elementary Schools
- Consider approval of 25-26 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel changes, student technology policies, and faculty appointments. The board will also consider nominations for the Hunt County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Adoption of a new student technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for Texas HB1481 CIPA and COPA compliance
- Appointment of Mary Shockley and Ian Zeringue as Adjunct Faculty Members
- Nomination of two candidates for reappointment to the Hunt County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Appointment of the 25-26 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Oath of office for new Police Officer Ryan Brown
Special Meeting
Commerce ISD’s board will hold a special meeting to receive training from Mark Keahey on the Team of Eight governance model. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to decide on the current year tax rate and teacher performance appraisal evaluations. The board will also discuss the demolition of the old CMS.
- Adoption of the current year tax rate and resolution
- Approval of DNA (LOCAL) regarding Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Teachers
- Certification of current appraisal rolls for Commerce ISD
- Approval of drug testing/drug enforcement dog
- Discussion regarding demolition of old CMS
Special Meeting Cancelled
The board is convening for a special meeting to conduct training. The agenda consists of a single training session and standard procedural items.
- Team of Eight Training with Mark Keahey
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet on July 21, 2025, to consider approval of several policies and documents, including the 2025-26 employee handbook and student code of conduct. The board will also discuss raising substitute pay for campuses and adopt a resolution regarding library materials practices.
- Consider raising Substitute Pay for Campuses, Summit and DAEP
- Consider Approval of the 25-26 Employee Handbook
- Consider Approval of the 25-26 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider Approval of MOU between Commerce ISD and Paris Junior College
- Consider Approving Superintendent Certification that there are no DEI employees or practices in CISD
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to discuss a specific administrative waiver. The primary item on the agenda is the approval of a minutes waiver for staff development.
- Approval of Staff Development Minutes Waiver for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the current and preliminary budgets, as well as the demolition of the old CMS building. The meeting includes votes on various service contracts and updates to district policies.
- Approval of current budget amendment and next year's preliminary budget
- Demolition of old CMS and attainment of sealed bids for the project
- Use of Bond Fund Monies for slip proof flooring in the Ag Barn/Livestock Area
- Approval of a contract with a custodial company and a pest management company
- Policy to opt out of Senate Bill 401 regarding homeschoolers in UIL activities
Budget Study Session
The board will meet for a budget study session. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific budget figures or line items for decision.
- Budget Study Session
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will administer oaths of office for Places 1, 2, and 3 and reorganize the board. The meeting includes votes on a food service contract and a professional employee attendance incentive plan for first-time retirees.
- Oath of Office for Board of Trustees, Places 1, 2 and 3
- Approval of Food Service Contract
- Approval of Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- Professional Employee Attendance Incentive Plan for First Time Retirees
- Approval of a Low Attendance Waiver
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to conduct the canvass of votes and certify the results of the May 3, 2025 Trustee Election.
- Certification of Trustee Election results for Places 1, 2, and 3
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 22, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve personnel contracts for teachers, the sale of excess items from the old Commerce Middle School, and receive reports on training, health advisory council activities, and school enrollment. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and a public forum for citizen comments.
- Approval of personnel contracts for teachers
- Approval of a community sale of excess items from old Commerce Middle School on May 16, 2025
- Possible approval of an online auction for excess items
- Presentation of the 2024-25 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) report
- Approval of minutes and financial statements from the March 24, 2025 meeting
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet to vote on naming Steve Drummond as the new superintendent and approve the Open Education Resources (OER) Transition Plan required by the Texas Education Agency. The board will also discuss personnel actions in closed session, recognize athletic teams, and hear informational reports on enrollment and principal updates.
- Consider naming Steve Drummond Superintendent of Commerce ISD
- Consider Approval of the CISD Open Education Resources (OER) Transition Plan
- Consider Approval of Final Change Order with Final Payout
- Consider Approval of 25-26 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
- Recognize Boys and Girls Powerlifting and Basketball teams
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to discuss personnel matters and the Superintendent search. The board may name a finalist for the Superintendent position.
- Naming a finalist for the Superintendent position
- Consideration of resignations from professional personnel
- Consideration of employment of professional personnel
- Review and consideration of contract extensions for administrators and supervisory personnel
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for a new superintendent. The meeting includes a closed executive session for legal consultation and interviews.
- Interviews for New Superintendent
- Executive Session for private consultation with Board's Attorney
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the upcoming school calendar and a series of local policy updates. The meeting includes an executive session to consider professional personnel resignations and the appointment of early voting clerks for the May 4, 2024 Trustee Election.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Appointment of Early Voting Clerks for May 4, 2024 Trustee Election
- Policy revisions regarding Fiscal Management Goals, Financial Ethics, and Other Revenues (CAA and CDA LOCAL)
- Policy revisions regarding Intellectual Property (CY LOCAL) and Employee Standards of Conduct (DH LOCAL)
- Policy revisions regarding Curriculum Design, Gifted and Talented Students, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Conduct on School Premises
Special Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session under Texas law and interview candidates for the superintendent position. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
- Interviews for new superintendent position
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the hiring of a new superintendent. The meeting includes an executive session to consider personnel employment and resignations.
- Discussion regarding hiring a new superintendent
- Consideration of resignations from professional personnel
- Consideration of employment of professional personnel
Regular Meeting
The Commerce ISD Board of Trustees will meet January 21, 2025 to act on several items, including approval of an election services contract for the May 3, 2025 general election and a resolution calling a general election for three trustee positions. The board will also consider approving minutes, financial reports, teacher appraisers, and a joint-use agreement for the CMS campus at 606 Culver.
- Approve minutes of December 16, 2024 and December 20, 2024 meetings and December 2024 financial statements
- Approve election services contract with Hunt County Elections Administrator Office for May 3, 2025 general election
- Approve resolution and order calling general election for Places One, Two, and Three on CISD Board of Trustees
- Approve 24-25 Teacher Appraiser list
- Approve joint-use option with City of Commerce for CMS Campus at 606 Culver