Pettus Independent School District public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing/Regular Called Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the district's state financial accountability rating, followed by a regular meeting. The board will discuss and possibly act on district finances, a facility agreement with North Bee County Little League, band uniforms, a camera surveillance system, property insurance, softball field restrooms, and other items. The meeting also includes a closed executive session for personnel matters and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Public hearing on Pettus ISD's state financial accountability rating
- Discussion and possible action on Pettus ISD/North Bee County Little League facility agreement amendments
- Discussion and possible action on band uniforms
- Discussion and possible action on camera surveillance system
- Discussion and possible action on property insurance provider
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a budget amendment, junior high cheer competition travel, band uniform purchases, an E-Rate proposal, a camera surveillance system purchase, a lease agreement with North Bee County Little League, restroom construction at the Erasmo Rodriguez complex, and a roofing proposal for the Old Elementary Gym. The board will also enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action on Budget Amendment
- Discussion and possible action on purchase of Band Uniforms
- Discussion and possible action on E-Rate proposal
- Discussion and possible action on purchase of camera surveillance system through TEA Safety & Security grant
- Discussion and possible action on lease agreement with North Bee County Little League
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will discuss district finances, consider approving the purchase of Chromebooks, and take possible action on a proclamation for Principal's Month. They will also review a local policy revision and delegate contractual authority for attendance credits. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action to approve purchase of Chromebooks
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances
- Proclamation designating October 2023 as Principal's Month
- Delegation of contractual authority for attendance credits under TEC 11.511
- Discussion and possible action on Policy FFA Local Revision
Special Called Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including nominees for the Bee County and Karnes County Appraisal District Boards of Directors, an amendment to the 2023-2024 compensation plan, and a budget amendment. The board will also enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and staffing plans, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Consideration and possible action on Bee County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominees
- Consideration and possible action on Karnes County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominees
- Consideration and possible action on 2023-2024 compensation plan amendment
- Discussion and possible action on budget amendment
- Closed session for personnel matters and staffing plans
Special Called Board Meeting Cancelled
This special called meeting of the Pettus Independent School District board was cancelled. The agenda included discussion and possible action on Bee County and Karnes County Appraisal District board nominees, a 2023-2024 compensation plan amendment, and a budget amendment, plus a closed session for personnel matters.
- Consideration of Bee County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominees
- Consideration of Karnes County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominees
- Possible action on 2023-2024 compensation plan amendment
- Discussion and possible action on budget amendment
- Closed session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code §551.074, §551.071)
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will hear reports from the superintendent and campus principals, including STAAR/EOC results, and will consider action on several items, including nominees for appraisal district boards, a chiller system contract, and district guidelines. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and campus safety matters.
- Consideration and possible action on Bee County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominees
- Consideration and possible action on Karnes County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominees
- Discussion and possible action on the chiller system contract
- Discussion and possible action on Extra Curricular Statutes of 4-H Organization
- Discussion and possible action on T-TESS and T-PESS District guidelines
Public Hearing/Special Called Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing and special called meeting to review district property values, the proposed 2023-2024 budget, and the proposed 2023 tax rate, with time for public comment. Following the hearing, the board will consider and possibly take action on the amended 2022-2023 budget, the 2023-2024 budget, an ordinance setting the tax rate, and other items including a contract with Texas Chillers Systems and an attendance credit agreement. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and staffing plans.
- Public hearing on 2023 district property values, proposed 23-24 budget, and proposed 2023 tax rate
- Possible action on 2023-2024 Pettus ISD budget
- Possible action on ordinance to set the 2023 Pettus ISD tax rate
- Discussion and possible action on contract with Texas Chillers Systems
- Consideration of Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3) with delegation to Superintendent
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and a consent agenda. The board will discuss and possibly act on budget amendments, additional district credit cards and a credit limit increase, the Erasmo Rodriguez Softball and Baseball Complex, the Tuleta Softball field, Policy 121 Update, the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, and hiring special counsel for a Level III employee grievance hearing. The board will then enter closed session for the grievance hearing and return to open session for possible action.
- Discussion and possible action on official budget amendments
- Discussion and possible action on additional district credit cards and credit limit increase
- Discussion on the Erasmo Rodriguez Softball and Baseball Complex
- Discussion and possible action on the Tuleta Softball field
- Discussion and possible action on Policy 121 Update and 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on June 19, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the 2023-2024 budget preparation, a budget amendment, the Texas Rural Transportation contract, the Employee Handbook, the Student Code of Conduct, and board meeting dates. The board will also consider a tax collection resolution and delegate summer hiring authority to the Superintendent. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action on approving the budget amendment
- Discussion and possible action on approving the 2023-2024 Texas Rural Transportation contract
- Discussion and possible action on approving the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook
- Discussion and possible action on approving the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Discussion and possible action on Tax collection resolution
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on the district's finances, budget amendments, the 2023-2024 compensation plan, and several contracts (banking, speech services, student/athletic insurance, and transportation). The board will also consider naming the softball field and cafeteria, and will enter closed session for personnel matters and professional educator contracts.
- Discussion and possible action on official budget amendments
- Discussion and possible action on 2023-2024 Pettus ISD Compensation Plan
- Discussion and possible action on Prosperity Bank contract
- Discussion and possible action on Speech Services contract
- Discussion and possible action on naming Pettus ISD Softball Field and Cafeteria
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine items like financial reports and minutes, followed by discussions and possible actions on several new items including graduation plans, TEKS certification, finances, and contract renewals. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and professional educator contracts.
- Discussion on plans for the 2023 Pettus Graduation Ceremony
- Discussion and possible action to approve the TEKS Certification for 2023-2024
- Discussion and possible action on renewing the HALO Flight Membership benefits for Pettus ISD employees
- Discussion and possible action on renewing Walsh Gallegos' Retainer Program Membership
- Discussion and possible action on a nomination to Karnes County Appraisal District's Board of Directors
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with discussion and possible action on several items, including the 2023-2024 academic calendar, district finances, a Permanent School Fund resolution, hiring Linebarger Attorneys for delinquent tax collection, contracts for business operations, teacher retention, and facilities/equipment. The board will also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- 2023-2024 Pettus District Academic Calendar approval
- Pettus ISD Finances discussion
- 2023 Permanent School Fund Resolution approval
- Hire Linebarger Attorneys at Law for delinquent tax collection
- Contracts supporting Pettus ISD business operations