{
 "city": "Palestine ISD",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1246/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2025-07-22",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to consider 2025-2026 tax rate and cell phone ban",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=694802",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-07-08",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD board to discuss safety plans and employee pay scales",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=691849",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-17",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD board to discuss safety plans and personnel matters in closed session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=691860",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-06-10",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to consider resolutions on police and school marshal programs",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=690166",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-22",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to consider police resolution with City of Palestine",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=684109",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-12",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to swear in new board members and elect officers",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=635232",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-05-06",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to discuss security and administrative plans in executive session",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=687581",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-28",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to review safety plans and 2025-2026 administrative assignments",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=681270",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-10",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to consider hiring principals for Southside Elementary and High School",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=683349",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-24",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to consider adoption of 2025-2026 District Calendar",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=676181",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-24",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to consider canceling May 3 Board of Trustees Election",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=672008",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-02-14",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to consider May 3 school trustee election",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=671235",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-01-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD board to approve superintendent’s contract and annual audit",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=663188",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-12-16",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD board to hold public hearing on financial rating system",
   "summary": "The Palestine Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss the district’s 2023–2024 Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) District Status. The meeting will also include routine business, public comment, and updates on district events and finances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=661539",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-12-12",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD Board to consider hiring professional personnel",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel hiring and hold an executive session. The closed session may cover legal consultations, real property, and the District Guardian Plan for security.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=664565",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-11-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD board to approve routine items and recognize students",
   "summary": "The Palestine Independent School District board will hold its regular November meeting to conduct routine business, approve consent agenda items, and receive reports from district leadership. No major decisions or votes on substantive policy changes are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=658444",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-21",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD board to vote on grading-policy update",
   "summary": "The Palestine Independent School District board will meet on October 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The main action item is a proposed revision to policy EIA on academic achievement and grading/progress reports to parents. The board will also receive routine reports on enrollment, athletics, fine arts, safety, and finances, and act on a consent agenda of minutes, bills, and donations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=654622",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-15",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD Board to hold executive session on October 15",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet for a called meeting featuring an executive session. The board may take action on items discussed during the closed session upon reconvening in open session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=653047",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-10-02",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD Board to discuss security and real property",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet in executive session to discuss the District Guardian Plan and the value or lease of real property. The board will reconvene in open session to take any necessary actions based on these discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=656892",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-16",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to discuss security plans and campus communication upgrades",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports, academic test results, and personnel hiring. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss security implementation and real property, as well as a public session to address district operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=641232",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-08-26",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD board to vote on 2024-2025 budget and tax rate",
   "summary": "The Palestine Independent School District board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The board will also receive updates on the start of the school year, extracurricular activities, and financial reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=639362",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-08-13",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Palestine ISD to hold budget workshop and discuss 2024-2025 tax rate",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel, the budget, tax rates, and real property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=639341",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-07-24",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2024-2025 tax rate and policy updates",
   "summary": "The Palestine ISD Board of Trustees will meet July 24 to discuss routine business, adopt the 2024-2025 tax rate, and vote on policy updates. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, financial reports, and handbooks, plus discussions on employee retention and district goals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1246?meeting=636922",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1246"
  }
 ]
}