Palacios Independent School District public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting / FIRST Rating Presentation and Public Hearing
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Final School FIRST Rating. The meeting includes votes on personnel hiring, equipment purchases from the 2025 bond, and a wide range of local policy updates.
- Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Final School FIRST Rating Presentation
- Approval of vehicle and maintenance equipment purchases from the 2025 bond
- Approval to hire a police officer for a third position
- Approval of additional instructional aide FTE for PreK ECSE Self-Contained Classroom
- Review of local policy updates covering cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and student safety
The Board approved several items via a consent agenda, including the hiring of a third police officer and an additional instructional aide. The Board also approved vehicle and maintenance equipment purchases funded by the 2025 bond and reviewed various local policy updates.
- Approved meeting minutes
- Approved Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit for 2025-2026
- Approved vehicle and maintenance equipment purchases from the 2025 bond
- Approved additional instructional aide FTE for PreK ECSE Self-Contained Classroom
- Approved recommendation to hire a third police officer
- Approved Policy Update 126 regarding (LOCAL) policies
Regular Board Meeting
The Palacios Independent School District Board will discuss staff bonuses and the selection of new library materials for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes updates on reading, math, and school safety, as well as a vote for the Matagorda County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Discussion of retention stipends and/or fall bonuses for all staff
- Recommendations for new library materials for the 2025-2026 school year
- PISD vote for the Matagorda County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Approval of resignations
- Review of monthly financial, investment, and bond interest reports
The provided minutes for the November 10, 2025 Regular Board Meeting contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and a title page.
Regular Board Meeting
The Palacios Independent School District Board will meet to discuss a tax value limitation agreement involving the Office of the Governor and Formosa Plastics Corporation. The board will also review financial reports and a DIP/CIP presentation.
- Agreement between Office of the Governor, Palacios ISD, and Formosa Plastics Corporation for Limitation on Taxable Value for Maintenance and Operations Ad Valorem Taxes
- Matagorda County Appraisal District Board Nomination
- DIP / CIP Presentation by Katie Bowen
- Approval of resignations
- Monthly financial, investment, and bond interest/projects reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to adopt the district tax rate and consider a contract for the superintendent. The agenda includes updates on school safety, accountability results, and various local policy updates.
- Adoption of the district tax rate
- Approval of the Superintendent Contract
- Agreement with the Office of the Governor and Formosa Plastics Corporation regarding taxable value limitations
- Purchase of a bus
- Plan to delay teacher certification requirements
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the September 8, 2025, meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and is expected to vote on its approval. The meeting also includes decisions on budget amendments for 2024-2025 and various facility and equipment purchases.
- Public hearing and approval of 2025-2026 Budget
- Approval of 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
- Hornet Drive repair, repave, or concrete options
- Bus purchase
- Technology quote
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Budget Workshop
The Palacios Independent School District board will conduct a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and informational.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any budget actions.
Special Board Meeting & Team of 8 Training
The Palacios Independent School District Board will meet to consider authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds. The board is also scheduled to review and approve the compensation plan for the 2025-2026 period.
- Issuance of Series 2025 unlimited tax school building bonds in the approximate amount of $3,000,000
- Review and approval of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
The provided minutes for the Special Board Meeting & Team of 8 Training contain no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular Board Meeting
The Palacios Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to vote on several policy updates and operational approvals. The agenda includes a budget workshop and a closed session regarding personnel.
- Policy update for a cell phone ban during instructional time
- Approval of the Student Code of Conduct for 2025-26
- Budget amendment
- 2019 Bond Order
- Transportation hazardous bus routes
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the August 4, 2025, meeting.
Regular Board Meeting
The Palacios ISD Board will meet July 8, 2025 to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and awards. Key decisions include a resolution to opt out of homeschool student participation in district extracurricular activities and a vote on a tax limitation agreement with Formosa Plastics Corporation.
- Vote to opt out of homeschool student participation in district-sponsored extracurricular activities
- Approval of Superintendent Contract (discussed in closed session)
- Consideration of Agreement with Formosa Plastics Corporation for Limitation on Taxable Value for School District Maintenance and Operations Ad Valorem Taxes
- Approval of Consent Agenda including meeting minutes, resignations, and investment policy review
- Monthly financial and bond interest reports presented for review
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the July 8, 2025, meeting.