Jacksonville ISD public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular / Public Hearing
The Jacksonville ISD board will hold a public hearing on the 2024–2025 Schools F.I.R.S.T. report and vote on several items, including a bus driver safety training contract and a spring attendance incentive plan for JHS. The meeting also includes routine approvals like investment training, consent agenda items, and public comments.
- Consider and Approve Updated Consultant Service Agreement with Region 7 ESC for School Bus Driver Safety Training
- Consider and Approve JHS Spring Attendance Incentive Plan for 2025–2026
- Consider and Approve Public Funds Investment Act Training through Hilltop Securities
- Donation from First United Methodist Church for West Side Elementary students: $1,397.97
- Donation from Jacksonville Athletic Booster Club for Boys Basketball supplies: $1,270
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD Board will meet to discuss school performance goals and approve several administrative actions. Key decisions include voting for the Cherokee County Appraisal District Board of Directors and approving library acquisitions.
- Approval of Nichols Intermediate Turn Around Plan
- Resolution to cast votes for the Board of Directors of the Cherokee County Appraisal District
- Approval of library acquisitions according to SB13
- Donation of $1,500 from Bolton Cattle Company
- Donation of $1,200 from Cherokee Charmers Booster Club
Special / Training
The board will meet for a special training session featuring Jim Moore from Region 7. The agenda also includes a scheduled executive session.
- Team of 8 Training presented by Jim Moore - Region 7
- Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Codes
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD board will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Key actions include appointing a replacement trustee for Place 7, adopting the 2025 certified tax roll, and approving a three-year shared services agreement with Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.
- Appoint replacement trustee for Place 7 (vacated by Micah Hoffpauir) through May 2026 election
- Adopt the 2025 Certified Tax Roll
- Approve Shared Services Agreement with Tyler Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (3-year term)
- Approve Seal of Biliteracy
- Approve changing regular board meeting dates for January, February, and March
Regular
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters, a potential trustee resignation, and student assessment results. The body will also vote on a budget amendment and several district operational agreements.
- Consider and approve Trustee Resignation
- Consider and approve Budget Amendment 26-01
- Consultant Service Agreement with Region 7 ESC and Chief Bill Avera for school bus driver safety training
- Nominations to the Board of Directors of the Cherokee County Appraisal District
- Approval of 2025-26 District and Campus Improvement Plans
Regular / Public Hearing
The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget and tax rates. The meeting includes votes on the final budget, specific tax rates, and the District of Innovation Plan.
- Proposed Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.6669 and Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of $0.3950
- Adoption of the proposed 2025-26 Budget
- Donation of $125,000.00 from Mark and Judith Cook Foundation for Howard Cook Field Operations
- Donation of $5,000 E-Z-GO Golf Cart from Jeff Austin Jr. for the athletic program
- Donation of $2,000 in hospital beds and partitions from Betsy Hansard to the CTE Health Science Lab
Regular / Budget Workshop
The Jacksonville ISD board will hold a budget workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on the 2025-26 budget, compensation plan, and policy updates. The board will also consider extending a depository contract and setting a public hearing date for the budget and tax rate.
- Consider and approve 2025-26 T-TESS appraisers and calendar
- Set August 26, 2025 public hearing for proposed budget and tax rate
- Extend depository contract for 2025-2027 biennium
- Approve 2025-26 compensation plan for all work schedules
- Update local policies including library materials and student conduct
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD board will meet on June 16, 2025, to discuss routine updates and vote on several items, including a budget amendment, purchasing agreements, and staff waivers. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters before the regular session.
- Consider and Approve Budget Amendment 25-04
- Consider and Approve the Annual Region VII Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement and Resolution
- Consider and Approve List of Purchasing Cooperatives Used By JISD to Comply with Federal and State Purchasing Law Regulations
- Consider and Approve Play It Safe - Child Abuse Prevention Program
- Consider and Approve Corrective Action Plan
Regular
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the hiring of a principal for Nichols Intermediate School and reorganize board members. The body will also consider several financial agreements, including the engagement of external auditors and the defeasance of a portion of district bonds.
- Hiring of Nichols Intermediate School Principal
- Engagement of Patillo Brown & Hill as external auditors for 2024-2025 financial audit
- Order authorizing the defeasance of a portion of district bonds
- Memorandum of Understanding with Tyler Junior College and dual credit agreement with Jacksonville College for 2025-2026
- Annual Region VII Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement and Resolution
Regular
The Board of Trustees will decide on textbook selections and the use of instructional allotments for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes reports on student attendance and the 2017 Bond defeasance.
- Certification to use 2025-2026 Instructional Allotment for 100% of TEKS Curriculum
- Approval of 2025-2026 Textbook Adoption Selection
- Approval of Public Funds Investment Act Training through Texas Class Local Government Investment Pool
- Consideration of termination for a probationary employee
- Update on 2017 Bond Defeasance
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD school board will meet on March 24, 2025, to act on contracts for administrators and teachers for the 2025-2026 school year and consider cancelling the May 3, 2025 school board election due to unopposed candidates. The board will also review a district vulnerability assessment report and approve donations totaling over $1,000.
- Consider and approve JISD Administrator and Teacher Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Consider and adopt the order to cancel the May 3, 2025 JISD School Board Election based on unopposed candidates
- Consider and accept the TEA District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report
- Consider and approve donation for Cherokee Charmers from Cherokee Charmer Booster Club ($1,052)
- Consider and approve donation for Books for Students from First United Methodist Church ($1,397.44)
Regular
The Jacksonville ISD board will meet on February 18, 2025, to act on several items including approving the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar, confirming the method of procurement for the Jacksonville ISD Roofing Renovations Project, and reviewing updates to district policies and business operations. The board will also consider approval of the superintendent's contract and the hiring of an athletic director/head football coach during the closed session.
- Consider and Approve Superintendent's Contract
- Consider and Approve to Hire Athletic Director / Head Football Coach
- Consider and Approve the Resolution for Method of Procurement for the Jacksonville ISD Roofing Renovations Project
- Consider and Adopt Proposed 2025-2026 JISD School Calendar
- Consider and Approve Resolution Confirming the JISD Business Operations Manual has been Reviewed and Updated
Regular / Public Hearing
The Board will conduct a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The meeting includes decisions on the May 3, 2025, trustee election and various district operational plans.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Annual Report and TAPR
- Order to call Trustee Election for May 3, 2025
- Joint Election Agreement with City of Jacksonville for May 3, 2025
- District of Innovation Renewal Plan approval
- Interlocal Agreement with Region 10 ESC for Child Nutrition Purchasing Cooperative 2025-2026
Special
The Jacksonville ISD Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a resignation or separation agreement. This item will be discussed in a closed session before a public vote.
- Consideration and approval of Resignation / Separation Agreement between the District and Athletic Director / Head Football Coach