Pettus Independent School District public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, covering routine updates, financial discussions, and potential actions on new items including a security gate contractor selection and a plan to delay teacher certification requirements. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and financial reports, as well as reports from campus principals, athletics, child nutrition, and facilities.
- Possible action to approve Pettus ISD Plan for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements
- Discussion and possible action on selection of contractor for Security gate installation
- Discussion on Pettus ISD Monthly Finances
- Discussion on the Quarterly investment report
- Discussion and possible action regarding Elementary LIP
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a waiver request from the Texas Education Agency regarding virtual school rules, an agreement for purchasing attendance credit, and contracts for security gate installation and virtual services. The board will also review financial reports and personnel matters in closed session.
- Possible action to approve Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent
- Possible action to request a waiver from TEA regarding the 15 percent rule for creating a virtual school
- Possible action to approve contract with Learning Matters Thrive Point as the 1882 partner for innovative virtual services
- Possible action to select contractor for Security gate installation
- Discussion and possible action on Secondary Elevator repair
Special Board Meeting Cancelled
The board will discuss financial reports and the potential creation of a virtual school, including a TEA waiver request. The meeting also includes possible action on facility repairs and security installations.
- Request for TEA waiver regarding the 15 percent rule for creating a virtual school
- Contract for Learning Matters Thrive Point for innovative virtual services
- Selection of contractor for security gate installation
- Secondary elevator repair
- Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement)
Special Board Meeting Cancelled
The Board will consider selecting a contractor for security gate installation and a contract with Learning Matters Thrive Point. Members will also discuss requesting a TEA waiver regarding the 15 percent rule for creating a virtual school.
- Selection of contractor for security gate installation
- Request for TEA waiver regarding the 15 percent rule for a virtual school
- Contract for Learning Matters Thrive Point as the 1882 partner for innovative services
- Executive session regarding personnel issues and staffing plans
Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will meet to review monthly financials and consider several administrative actions. Key items include a purchase agreement for attendance credit and a contract for virtual services.
- Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement)
- Contract for Learning Matters thrive point for innovative virtual services
- Bee CAD and Karnes CAD Board of Directors
- Secondary Elevator repair
- Policy 126 (First Read)
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 20, 2025, to receive reports on district operations, finances, and policy discussions. Key items include a financial report, policy ELA regarding 1882 partnerships, and a $48,938 contract with ESC2-Region 2 for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances
- Possible action to approve District Policy ELA (Local) for 1882 partnerships
- Possible action to establish an 1882 partnership with a selected entity
- Discussion on contracted services to establish the Pettus ISD Education Foundation
- Contracted services with ESC2-Region 2 for $48,938.83 for the 2025-2026 school year
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board will consider nominees for the Bee County and Karnes County Appraisal District boards. The Board will also conduct a formative evaluation of the Superintendent in a closed session.
- Discussion and possible action on Bee County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominee Jesus Hernandez
- Discussion and possible action on Karnes County Appraisal District Board of Directors nominee Jesus Hernandez
- Superintendent's formative evaluation
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will review district finances and consider several equipment purchases. Members will also discuss establishing an alternative school for dropout prevention and credit recovery for at-risk students.
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for SB 1882 Partnership for an alternative school
- Increase of district credit card limit to $30,000 across three cards
- Purchase of Chromebooks
- Quotes for new water heaters and zero turn mowers
- Approval of new SHAC members for the 2025-26 school year
Public Hearing/Special Called Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to review 2025 property values, discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget, and consider the 2025 tax rate. The board may also take final action on budget amendments, restroom renovation payments, a softball field restroom invoice, and the district’s emergency operations plan.
- Consider and discuss the Proposed 2025 Pettus ISD Tax Rate
- Approve final payment to Beck Brothers Inc. for Pettus ISD Restroom Renovations Project
- Approve Invoice #4 for professional design services by Garza Bomberger Architects for Softball Field Restroom Project
- Discuss and possibly act on the 2025-2026 Pettus ISD Budget
- Approve Pettus ISD Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan
Special Board Meeting Cancelled
The Pettus Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a fee structure for muralist Jesus Hernadnez. The Board also plans to discuss personnel staffing and athletic directors' compensation packages, including a portion in closed session.
- Discussion and possible action on fee structure for muralist Jesus Hernadnez
- Discussion and possible action regarding Athletic Directors' compensation package
- Discussion of personnel issues and staffing plans
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will review district finances and consider updates to policies regarding library materials and student electronic devices. The meeting includes a Level 3 parent/student grievance hearing and legal consultation regarding Pettus ISD vs. PBK.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD Finances
- Possible action on EFB Local: Instructional Resources: Library Materials
- Possible action on FNCE Local: Student Conduct: Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices
- Possible approval of vendor quotes from tech-labs and zSpace for the JET Grant proposal
- Possible appointment of a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension adjunct faculty member
Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on district handbooks, a press box project, and the establishment of a local school library advisory council. The meeting also includes a review of homeschool student participation in UIL activities and personnel staffing plans.
- Approval of all District Handbooks
- Establishment of the local school library advisory council
- Homeschool student participation in UIL activities
- Press box project
- School device insurance discussion
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a fee structure for muralist Jesus Hernandez and review the athletic director’s compensation package. The board will also adjourn to a closed session for personnel matters under Texas law.
- Discussion and possible action on fee structure for muralist Jesus Hernandez
- Discussion and possible action regarding Athletic Director’s compensation package
- Closed session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code §551.074
Special Board Meeting Cancelled
The Board will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters and staffing plans. The meeting includes a closed session and a return to open session for possible action on the Athletic Director's compensation package.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Athletic Directors Compensation package
- Personnel staffing plans
- Personnel matters under Texas Government Code §551.074
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider the 2025-2026 compensation plan, employee benefits, and several service contracts. The meeting includes a proposal to hire JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP on a contingency fee basis to pursue litigation against social media companies regarding student usage.
- 2025-2026 Pettus ISD Compensation Plan
- Contingency fee legal services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP
- Ascender renewal contract and Interquest Detection Agreement
- 2025-2026 contracted services agreement with Esc 2
- Possible action on House Bill 1481 regarding telecommunication devices in schools
Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on July 21, 2025, focused on a budget workshop. No substantive decisions or ordinances are listed on the agenda.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve a contingency fee legal services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP to pursue damages related to student social media usage. Other business includes reviewing district finances and approving the 2025-2026 school calendar and transportation contract.
- Possible approval of a contingency fee legal agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP regarding student social media usage
- Possible approval of the 2025-2026 School Board Calendar
- Possible approval of the 2025-2026 Texas Rural transportation contract
- Discussion on a Student/Athletic Contract with the Brokerage store
- First read of Policy 125
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on May 19, 2025, covering routine items such as financial reports, campus updates, and policy discussions. The board will also discuss district finances, a possible extension of the depository contract with Prosperity Bank, and the appointment of the Bee County Tax Assessor Collector.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances
- Possible action to extend depository contract with Prosperity Bank
- Discussion and possible action to appoint Bee County Tax Assessor Collector
- Discussion on preliminary property tax values
- Possible action to amend board policies EIA (Local) and EIC (Local) on grading and class ranking
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on payment applications for a restroom renovation project. The meeting also includes discussions on certified district guardians and staffing plans.
- Payment applications No. 4 and No. 5 for Beck Brothers, Inc. regarding the Pettus Restroom Renovations construction project
- Discussion and possible action regarding newly certified Guardians
- Personnel issues and staffing plans
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board will review district finances, a budget amendment, and employee benefits at this regular meeting. Reports include updates from the superintendent, principals, and athletic director. No major decisions are scheduled, but several items may require action.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances
- Possible action on Budget amendment #5
- Possible action to renew Halo Flight Membership benefits for employees
- Possible action to approve Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2025-2026
- Discussion of Abstinence curriculum selected by SHAC committee
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will review updates on district finances, the 2025–2026 academic calendar, and several new purchases including a truck, graduation stage, and fieldhouse repairs. The board will also discuss policy changes, surplus item sales, and travel for student events. No decisions are scheduled; items will be discussed or possibly acted upon.
- Discussion and possible action on Pettus ISD finances
- Discussion and possible action on approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Discussion and possible action on the purchase of new district truck
- Discussion and possible action on Policy 124
- Discussion and possible action for the purchase of Graduation Stage
Special Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several operational and facility items. The meeting includes a closed session to address personnel matters.
- Energy service contract
- Baseball field bleachers and memorial wall project
- Overnight stay for Regional/State Powerlifting
- Guardian list and stipends
- Personnel matters in executive session
Regular Board Meeting
The Pettus Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on February 17, 2025, covering routine items like financial reports and minutes approval, as well as discussions on district finances, a Chromebook purchase for the secondary campus, property insurance renewal, and a potential change to early-payment tax discounts. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances
- Possible purchase of Chromebooks for Secondary campus
- Possible renewal of Property Insurance
- Discussion on rescinding property tax discount for early payment
- Possible action on 2023-2024 financial audit report
Public Hearing/Regular Board Meeting 6:30pm
The Pettus ISD Board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to review district finances, the 2023–2024 academic performance report, and the superintendent’s evaluation and contract. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda beyond procedural items.
- Review of 2023–2024 Financial Integrity Rating (FIRST) and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Discussion on Pettus ISD finances and budget amendment #4
- Possible action on superintendent’s evaluation and contract