Palestine ISD public meetings in 2025
13 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the proposed tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year and a new policy banning electronic devices and cell phones during the school day. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and discussions on school safety and personnel.
- Consideration of proposed tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year
- Adoption of Policy FNCE (Local) regarding ban on electronic devices/cell phones during the school day
- Discussion of SRO partnership with Palestine, Texas Police Department
- Adoption of local policy changes regarding District of Innovation (DOI)
- Discussion and consideration of employee retention incentive
Called Meeting
The Palestine Independent School District board will hold a called meeting to conduct routine business, discuss safety policies in closed session, and review financial and academic updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, but the board will consider policy changes, hiring, and pay scales based on new state laws.
- Consider amending Board Policy FD and FM regarding non-enrolled student UIL participation opt-out
- Discuss 2025-26 employee pay scales based on Texas 89th Legislative Session requirements
- Discuss new Texas law (House Bill 1481) banning cell phones during the school day
- Review preliminary 2024-2025 STAAR scores
- Convene executive session to discuss district policing, guardian plan, and real property plans
Regular Meeting
The Palestine Independent School District board will hold its regular June 17 meeting, including a closed session to discuss safety plans, personnel matters, and real estate under Texas Open Meetings Act exemptions. No substantive decisions are expected in the closed session; any final actions will occur in open session. The board will also review routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and summer school updates.
- Discussion of safety plans including District Policing, Guardian Plan, and Marshal Plan in closed session
- Review of May 2025 bills paid and financial reports
- Consideration of 2025-2026 Financial Auditor Agreement
- Update on PISD Safety Plan
- Consideration of hiring professional personnel
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially take action on resolutions regarding the PISD Police Department and the School Marshal Program. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss safety, personnel, and real property.
- Board Resolution pertaining to PISD Police Department and Personnel
- Board Resolution authorizing School Marshal Program
- Hiring of professional personnel
- Discussion of 2025-2026 administrative assignments
- Discussion regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district safety, personnel, and real property in a closed session. In open session, the board will consider hiring professional personnel and a police resolution with the City of Palestine.
- Consideration of a Police Resolution with the City of Palestine
- Consideration of hiring professional personnel
- Discussion of Powell Law Group Resolution regarding police
- Closed session discussion on district policing, Guardian Plan, and Marshal Plan
- Closed session discussion on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will administer the oath of office to newly elected members and consider the election of board officers for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also review personnel contracts and various financial and operational reports.
- Election of Board Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Approval of renewals and extensions of administrator contracts
- Hiring of professional personnel
- Revision of CKE (Local) Policy: PISD School Marshal Plan
- Approval of an out-of-state trip for International Thespian Competition
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss security implementation, administrative assignments for 2025-2026, and real property matters in a closed session. The board will reconvene in open session to take any necessary actions based on these discussions.
- Discussion of Safety Plan Update
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Administrative Assignment Plan
- Discussion regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss security implementation, a safety plan update, and administrative assignments in executive session. The open session includes the adoption of a revised student transfer policy and various local policy updates.
- Adoption of Revised 2025-2026 Student Transfer Policy
- Resolution extending Bank Depository Services Contract (Sept 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2027)
- Grow Your Own Teacher Program Resolution
- Policy Update 124 affecting local policies on fiscal management, investments, and student welfare
- Approval of contract renewals and hiring for professional personnel and administrators
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters and district security. The board will consider the hiring of professional personnel and specific leadership roles for two campuses.
- Consider hiring of Principal for Southside Elementary Campus
- Consider hiring of Principal for Palestine High School Campus
- Discussion regarding Security Implementation and Safety Plan Update
- Discussion regarding 2025-2026 Administrative Assignment Plan
- Discussion regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 school calendar and personnel contract renewals. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss security implementation, student transfer policy, and administrative assignments.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 District Calendar
- Approval of renewals/extensions for professional personnel and administrator contracts
- Purchase of cafeteria equipment
- Review of PISD Police Department Racial Profiling Report
- Approval of 2025-2026 course guides for Palestine Junior High and High School
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the certification of unopposed candidates and the potential cancellation of the May 3, 2025 election. The board will also review school improvement plans and the proposed 2025-2026 district calendar.
- Cancellation of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election
- Targeted Improvement Plans for Southside Elementary and A.M. Story Intermediate
- Purchase of cafeteria equipment
- Second read of proposed 2025-2026 District Calendar
- Approval of administrator contract renewals/extensions
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action on the order for the May 3, 2025, school trustee regular election. The board will also consider a joint election resolution with the City of Palestine for that election.
- Approval of Order for School Trustee Regular Election on May 3, 2025
- Approval of Joint Election Resolution between City of Palestine and Palestine ISD
Regular Meeting
The Palestine Independent School District board will meet on January 23, 2025, to conduct routine business, including approving the superintendent’s evaluation and contract, and voting on the 2024 financial audit. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss administrator performance and superintendent matters before reconvening in open session. Public comment is allowed under specific guidelines, and student and staff recognitions will be presented.
- Consider approval of superintendent’s evaluation
- Consider approval of superintendent’s contract
- Consider approval of Palestine ISD financial audit for year ending August 31, 2024
- Public hearing for 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- First read of 2025-2026 district calendar