Sealy ISD public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing
The Sealy Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025, to receive a presentation on the Selman Elementary Improvement Plan from the school principal. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comments before adjourning.
- Selman Elementary Improvement Plan presented by Jay Janczak, Selman Elementary Principal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Sealy Independent School District board will meet on November 19, 2025 to consider approving a maintenance-and-operations tax-value limitation agreement with Brightforge Energy LLC under the state Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act. The board will also deliberate on designating an energy reinvestment zone and act on several school-improvement plans and capital-project funding items.
- Consider approval of tax-value cap agreement with Brightforge Energy LLC (Application J0019)
- Approve resolution designating the Emberyork Energy Reinvestment Zone
- Approve Sealy Junior High Local Improvement Plan
- Approve Selman Elementary Targeted Improvement Plan
- Approve $X deferred-maintenance priorities for FY 2025-26
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
School Health and Advisory Council Meeting
The School Health and Advisory Council will meet to discuss updates regarding student health, wellness, and safety. The body will review a proposed presentation and receive reports from school staff and student committees.
- Review of proposed Dating Dilemmas presentation at SJH
- Sealy High School counseling and nurse update
- Cafeteria Student Advisory Committee input and updates
- Staff Safety Survey information
- Wellness Plan updates
Special Meeting to Canvass Results Voter Approved Tax Rate Election
The board will meet to officially review and declare the results of the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election. This process determines the final outcome of the tax rate vote.
- Adoption of an order canvassing returns and declaring results of the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or results. It consists of system navigation menus and a meeting title without the actual minutes of the proceedings.
FIRST Public Hearing Meeting
The board will meet for a public hearing to discuss the FIRST Rating. The session includes a presentation by Chief Financial Officer Lisa Svoboda.
- FIRST Rating presentation by CFO Lisa Svoboda
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Sealy ISD board will hold its regular meeting on October 29, 2025, to receive reports on student enrollment, finances, and donations, and to vote on a budget amendment for baseball/softball field renovations. The board will also consider designating teachers under the District of Innovation Plan and discuss personnel, legal, and security matters in closed session.
- Budget amendment for Baseball/Softball Renovations
- Consideration to designate teachers under District of Innovation Plan
- Donations from Catholic Daughters of America, Virginia Gilbert, Austin County Special Education Booster Club, and JP Steel
- Interlocal Agreement for Law Enforcement
- Closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, real property, safety, and student matters
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Sealy ISD Safety and Security Committee will meet to review multi-hazard emergency operations, a safety audit, and recent safety updates. The meeting is led by Chief Shannon Culpepper of the SISD Police and includes a public discussion period for safety concerns.
- Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations review
- Safety Audit presentation
- Safety Updates from SISD Police
School Health and Advisory Council Meeting
The School Health and Advisory Council will meet to discuss the THRIVE Program and review wellness goals and required curriculum. The council will also consider input from the Cafeteria Student Advisory Committee.
- Discussion of THRIVE Program
- Review of wellness goals and required curriculum
- Input from Cafeteria Student Advisory Committee
- Review of exceptions and fundraiser dates
Regular Meeting
The Sealy ISD board will meet September 24, 2025 to hear reports, vote on donations and facility upgrades, and deliberate two major tax-value limitation proposals tied to a new energy center. The board will also consider amendments to the district’s innovation plan and personnel actions.
- Consider approval of amendments to the District of Innovation Plan
- Consider authorizing baseball and softball field improvements
- Vote on Brightforge Energy LLC tax-value limitation application (JETI J0019)
- Create EmberYork Energy Center LLC Reinvestment Zone
- Consider approval of teacher resignation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to the meeting minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Notice of Public Hearing Meeting (JETI APPLICATION)
The Sealy Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider a Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act application filed by Brightforge Energy LLC. The company seeks a value limitation agreement on property taxes for a proposed 900MW natural gas-fired peaking facility in Austin County, with an investment of $750 million to $800 million.
- Public hearing on Brightforge Energy LLC’s JETI application (J0019) for tax-value limitation
- Proposed 900MW natural gas peaking facility, $750M–$800M investment, 94-acre site south of I-10 near Sealy
- Project includes emissions controls, hydrogen-fuel capability, and 300 construction jobs (target completion Dec 2028)
- Board will decide whether to enter a value limitation agreement after public comments
- Reinvestment Zone creation requested for the project site in Austin County
The provided document is a notice and placeholder for a public hearing regarding a JETI application. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussion details are recorded in the text.
Notice of a Public Hearing Meeting (REINVESTMENT ZONE)
The Sealy Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider creating the EmberYork Energy Center LLC Reinvestment Zone. The hearing will receive public comment before the board decides whether to approve the zone under Texas Tax Code Section 312.0025. The proposed zone covers a 94-acre site near Sealy, including properties at 132 and 318 Machala Road.
- Public hearing on EmberYork Energy Center LLC Reinvestment Zone creation
- 94-acre site near Sealy (Austin County) at 132 and 318 Machala Road
- Texas Tax Code Section 312.0025 application (J0019) by Brightforge Energy LLC
- Board to decide on zone approval after public comment
- Project map and application details available via Texas Comptroller’s website
Regular Meeting
The Sealy ISD board will hold its regular August meeting to decide on the 2025-2026 budget, set property tax rates, and approve routine policy updates. The board will also hear reports on student enrollment, finances, and deferred maintenance needs.
- Approve 2025-2026 budget
- Set 2025-2026 property tax rates
- Approve donations from Vital Link Inc and NSDAR Chapter 6-252-TX
- Approve final payments for summer carpet and paint projects
- Approve final payment to OGH Services
The provided document contains only system maintenance notifications and a link to the minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Finance Public Hearing Meeting
The board will conduct a public hearing and workshop regarding the district's budget and tax rate. This meeting allows for public comment on these financial matters.
- Budget and Tax Rate Hearing and Workshop
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Notice of Demographic Housing Study Workshop
The Sealy Independent School District board will convene a workshop to discuss a demographic housing study. The meeting includes procedural items and public comments before the workshop.
- PASA Demographic Housing Study Workshop
The provided document is a notice for a Demographic Housing Study Workshop. It contains no record of discussions, votes, or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss operational updates for the 2025-2026 school year, including grading guidelines and cafeteria recruitment plans. The meeting includes a first reading of local policy updates and a closed session for personnel and grievance matters.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of 2025-2026 Cafeteria Lunch Prices
- Insurance renewal proposal for Property, Auto, Liability, and Workers Compensation
- Final payments to OGH for emergency generator install, Architectural Floors, and Advanced Networks
- Memorandum of Agreement for Stormwater Construction
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. No meeting minutes, motions, or decisions were recorded in the text.
Budget Workshop Meeting
The board will meet for a budget workshop. The agenda consists of procedural items and a session dedicated to the budget.
- Budget Workshop
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Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Safety and Security Committee will discuss multi-hazard emergency operations and receive a mental health update. The meeting also includes updates on maintenance projects and general safety.
- Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations discussion
- Mental Health Update
- Maintenance Projects Update
- General Safety Updates
Budget Workshop Meeting
The board will conduct a budget workshop. The meeting includes a period for public comments.
- Budget Workshop
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Sealy ISD school board will meet in a special session to act on several financial and policy items. They will consider adopting the 2025-2026 employee compensation plan, approving a one-year Dreambox learning software contract, and setting the district’s healthcare contribution rate. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal issues, and student discipline before reconvening for any resulting actions.
- Consider approval of Dreambox 1-year contract for 2025-2026
- Consider adoption of Employee Compensation Plan for 2025-2026
- Consider approval of district healthcare contribution rate
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 125 affecting local policies
- Purchase of oven for SHS Cafeteria
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to budget workshop minutes without the actual content.
ESSA Public Hearing
The Sealy ISD board will hold a federally required public hearing on June 11, 2025 to review the district’s intent to apply for and proposed expenditures under the ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Mary Gajewski, Executive Director of Special Programs, will present the plan.
- Review ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant Program application and 2025-26 proposed expenditures
- Public comment period open to residents
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Budget Workshop Meeting
The board will meet for a budget workshop. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion on the budget.
- Budget Workshop
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Notice of a Public Hearing
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to consider an application from SIKA Corporation for a limitation on the taxable value of property for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes. The board will determine if the District agrees to enter into a value limitation agreement.
- Public hearing regarding SIKA Corporation's application for a property tax value limitation (Texas Comptroller Application J0011)
- Proposed $20,000,000 investment by SIKA Corporation for construction and expansion of a Sealy manufacturing facility
- Proposed construction of a new 112,000 square foot facility for producing commercial roofing products
The provided document is a notice and landing page for a public hearing scheduled for May 21, 2025. It contains no record of discussions, votes, or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially act on tax value limitation applications under the Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act (JETI) for SIKA Corporation and Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas. The meeting also includes swearing in trustees and electing school board officers for 2025-2026.
- Tax value limitation application for SIKA Corporation (Application J0011)
- Tax value limitation application for Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas (Application J0011)
- Election of 2025-2026 School Board Officers
- Donations from Industry Telephone, Frydek Catholic Daughters of America, and Catholic Daughters of America
- Approval of a depository contract
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.
School Health and Advisory Council Meeting
The School Health and Advisory Council is meeting to discuss district updates and cafeteria feedback. The council will review the 2024-25 school health survey and conduct a needs assessment for the 2025-26 school year.
- Review of Student Advisory Committee input and Student Viewpoint Survey results regarding the cafeteria
- Review of the School Health Survey for the 2024-25 school year
- Needs assessment for 2025-26 regarding Title IV funds
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss district finances, including a proposed M&O Budget Amendment #2. The meeting includes decisions on purchasing school buses, fleet vehicles, and technology hardware.
- Purchase of five white fleet vehicles
- Purchase of a 54 passenger school bus with special needs equipment and another school bus via Buy Board
- Approval of RFPs for laptops and Chromebooks
- Proposed M&O Budget Amendment #2
- Purchase of real property and award of a bid for a demographic study
The provided document contains only administrative navigation links and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were recorded in the text.
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Safety and Security Committee will meet to approve a Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan for the Board. The committee will also receive an update on door audits.
- Approval of Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan for Board
- Door audits update
Regular Meeting
The Board will decide on employment contracts for professional employees and the hiring of an Executive Director of Human Resources. Members will also consider approvals for various instructional resources and textbooks for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of 2025 Edgenuity Digital Instruction Resource Bid
- Approval of NWEA Maps for Progress Monitoring 2025-2026
- Approval of Financial Literacy Textbooks
- Final payment releases for Balcon, Accutek, and Spectum by Watchfire
- Resolution regarding legislative priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the March 26, 2025, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Sealy ISD board will meet February 26 to hear reports on special education, CTE audits, and district policy updates, then vote on the 2025–26 academic calendar, a janitorial service contract amendment, and emergency transformer replacement. Personnel actions, donations, and legislative priorities are also on the consent agenda.
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 124
- Consider approval of 2025-26 academic calendar
- Consider amending janitorial service contract
- Consider emergency replacement of 225VA transformer
- Consider approval of legislative priorities
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to a signed minutes document that was not included in the text.
School Health and Advisory Council Meeting
The School Health and Advisory Council is meeting to review district and community updates. The council will discuss cafeteria meal patterns and student advisory committee input, as well as academic, behavioral, and emotional student needs.
- Cafeteria meal patterns
- Student Advisory Committee input
- Academic, behavioral, and emotional student needs
Board Workshop: Legislative Priorities
The Board will hold a workshop to discuss the current legislative landscape. The focus is on identifying priorities to support the local public school district.
- Discussion of legislative landscape and priorities for the school district
Regular Meeting
The Sealy ISD Board will meet on January 29, 2025, to discuss routine operations, approve final payments, and review donations. Key decisions include approving a final payment for window film installation and authorizing routine service contractors exceeding $25,000. The board will also consider personnel matters, including a teacher’s resignation and local certification designations.
- Final payment to All Pro Window Film and Graphics for window film installation
- Approve job order contractors for routine services exceeding $25,000
- Consider emergency repairs to restore power to the Junior High Campus
- Accept donations to SHS Baseball, SHS Athletics, and Sealy Elementary
- Vote on a teacher’s resignation and local certification designations
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a maintenance notice.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Sealy ISD Board of Trustees did not meet on January 22, 2025; the regular meeting was cancelled. No decisions, votes, or discussions took place. The board’s next meeting is scheduled for February 28, 2025.