Plainview ISD public meetings in 2025

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Plainview ISD board will meet to decide on several items, including adopting the 2026 nonbusiness days for public records requests, approving a $10,000 donation for Ash High School scholarships, and considering a speech therapy contract over $50,000. The board will also discuss staff attendance incentives and policy updates.

• Adopt resolution for 2026 nonbusiness days under Texas Public Information Act
• Approve $10,000 donation for Ash High School student scholarships
• Consider speech therapy contract exceeding $50,000
• Vote on one-time staff attendance incentive for June 2026
• Approve updated 2025-2026 Instructional Development Plan

5:00 PM - Board Workshop/Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss a one-time discretionary loyalty and retention incentive for permanently employed staff for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes approvals for Targeted Improvement Plans for the Early Learning Center and Intermediate school.

• Consideration of a one-time discretionary loyalty and retention incentive for 2025-2026 staff
• Approval of 2025-2026 Targeted Improvement Plans (TIP) for Plainview Intermediate and Early Learning Center
• Annual Review of Investment Policies and designation of Investment Officers
• Request to delay implementation of HB 2 Teacher Certification Requirements
• Approval to dispose of Elementary Eureka and Envision Math materials

The Board approved a one-time loyalty and retention incentive for permanently employed staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Trustees also approved a transition plan to request a delay from the Texas Education Agency regarding House Bill 2 teacher certification requirements until 2029-2030. Additionally, the Board approved targeted improvement plans for the Early Learning Center and Plainview Intermediate.

• Approved one-time discretionary loyalty and retention incentive for permanent staff (6-0)
• Approved Transition Plan and request to TEA to delay HB 2 teacher certification requirements until 2029-2030 (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Plainview Intermediate Targeted Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Early Learning Center Targeted Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Annual Review of Investment Policies and designation of Investment Officers (6-0)
• Approved disposal of Elementary Eureka and Envision Math materials (6-0)
• Approved Consensus Agenda (6-0)

12:00 PM - School Safety and Security Committee

The Plainview ISD School Safety and Security Committee meets to discuss emergency operations, security audits, and upgrades following a campus break-in. Members review the Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex, an intruder detection audit, and proposed security system improvements. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review of Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex
• Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit results
• Proposed upgrades to campus security systems and motion sensors after a break-in
• Safety trainings scheduled for staff and students
• Closed session to deliberate on security devices and audits under Texas Government Code

5:00 PM - Board Workshop/Regular Meeting

The Plainview ISD board will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the approval of the 2025-2026 Plainview Junior High Local Improvement Plan, the sale of Hillcrest Elementary, and amendments to the stipend schedule and theory of action policy. The board will also consider library materials and certified appraisers, and receive reports on employment, bills, and a bilingual/ESL needs assessment.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Plainview Junior High Local Improvement Plan (LIP)
• Consideration and approval of addition to the theory of action policy
• Amendment to 2025–2026 Stipend Schedule
• Consideration and approval of library materials proposed for procurement
• Consideration and approval for the sale of real estate, Hillcrest Elementary, Plainview, Texas

The Board approved the sale of Hillcrest Elementary real estate, noting that the gymnasium will not be demolished. Other approved items included the 2025-2026 Junior High Local Improvement Plan and amendments to the stipend schedule and theory of action policy.

• Approved sale of real estate for Hillcrest Elementary (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Plainview Junior High Local Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved addition to the theory of action policy (6-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025-2026 Stipend Schedule (6-0)
• Approved library materials for procurement (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 T-TESS/T-PESS certified appraisers (6-0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 Board Agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss several administrative updates, including the 2025-2026 instructional and professional development calendars. The meeting includes a required increase in adult paid meal prices and a cybersecurity contract over $50,000.

• Cybersecurity Pilot-Erate contract over $50,000
• Required increase in adult paid breakfast and lunch meal prices for 2025-2026
• Approval of 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar Revision
• Approval of 25.26 Professional Development Calendar
• Approval of Boy's out-of-state golf tournament in Hobb, NM on October 17-18, 2025

The Board approved a cybersecurity Pilot-Erate contract exceeding $50,000 and updated the 2025-2026 instructional and professional development calendars. Other approved items included the local wellness policy and a student trip to New Mexico. A proposed addition to the theory of action policy was delayed.

• Approved Cybersecurity Pilot-Erate contract over $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar Revision (5-0)
• Approved 25.26 Professional Development Calendar (5-0)
• Approved SHAC Committee members and meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved Plainview ISD's Local Wellness Policy (5-0)
• Approved Boy's out-of-state golf tournament in Hobbs, NM for Oct 17-18, 2025 (5-0)
• Tabled addition to the theory of action policy due to member absences

6:00 PM - Special Called Meeting/Public Hearing

The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the budget, tax rate, and improvement plans. The meeting includes votes on the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, as well as a final budget amendment for 2024-2025.

• Public hearing on Budget and Tax Rate
• Adoption of 2025-2026 Tax Rate and Interest & Sinking
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Final Budget Amendment for 2024-2025
• Approval of contracts over $50,000

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 budget and set a total tax rate of $1.27050 per $100 valuation. The board also approved the final budget amendment for 2024-2025 and various district and campus improvement plans.

• Set 2025-2026 total tax rate at $1.27050 ($0.77050 M&O and $0.50000 I&S) (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Budget (6-0)
• Approved Final Budget Amendment for 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Approved contracts over $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans (6-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan (6-0)
• Approved Consensus Agenda (6-0)

5:00 PM - Regular Meeting/Board Workshop

The Board will hold a workshop on the budget and consider setting a public hearing to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting also includes decisions on teacher salary schedules, local policy revisions, and several high-value service contracts.

• Proposed public hearing for 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
• Interlocal Agreement with Education Service Center (ESC) 17 (contract over $50,000)
• Agreement with Hale County Juvenile Probation for JJAEP and DAEP services (contract possibly over $50,000)
• Contract for Occupational Therapy (OT) and COTA services (contract over $50,000)
• 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule Update for HB 2 Compliance

The Board approved a proposed total tax rate of $1.27050 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and scheduled a public hearing for August 28, 2025. The Board also approved teacher salary and stipend schedules, local policy revisions, and several interlocal agreements.

• Proposed 2025-2026 total tax rate of $1.27050 (M&O $0.77050; I&S $0.50000) and set public hearing for Aug 28 (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Local Policies EFB, FNCE, and CFB (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Stipend Schedule (5-0)
• Approved continuation of TRS ActiveCare Contribution Rate for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Substitute Pay Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Workers' Compensation Aggregate Deductible Contribution (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreements with ESC 17, Texas A&M Agri-life Extension Services, and Hale County Juvenile Probation (5-0)

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board will decide on the 2025-2026 Student Handbook, Code of Conduct, and abstinence curriculum. Members will also consider the implementation of Bluebonnet Math and a TEA Spanish Math pilot program.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct
• Approval of abstinence curriculum for 2025/26 school year
• Transition plan for Bluebonnet Math implementation
• Participation in TEA’s K-5 Spanish Math Curriculum Pilot Program
• Approval of new Career Technical Education (CTE) courses for 2025-2026

The Board approved the student handbook and code of conduct for the 2025-2026 school year, which includes new prohibitions on student cell phones and AI in academics. The Board also approved new CTE courses and a transition plan for Bluebonnet Math. A Level III grievance regarding transcript changes was denied.

• Approved 2025-2026 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct (6-0)
• Denied Level III grievance of the Thornhills regarding transcript changes (6-0)
• Approved Abstinence Curriculum for 25/26 school year (7-0)
• Approved transition plan for Bluebonnet Math implementation (6-0)
• Approved new CTE Courses for 2025-2026 school year (6-0)
• Approved participation in TEA’s K-5 Spanish Math Curriculum Pilot Program (6-0)
• Approved TASB 125 policy updates (6-0)
• Designated Manuel Marin as District IPM Coordinator (6-0)

12:00 PM - Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action regarding the nonrenewal of a teacher's term contract. This includes a closed session for deliberation and a subsequent open session for action.

• Nonrenewal consideration of a term contract of a teacher

Special Called Meeting

The Plainview ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to consider and potentially approve the 2025-2030 District of Innovation Plan. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a closed session for personnel and legal discussions.

• Consideration of approval of 2025-2030 District of Innovation Plan

5:30 PM - Board Training

The Plainview ISD board will hold a training workshop on improving student outcomes and later meet in closed session to discuss employee matters and a grievance. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Board Workshop: Evaluation and Improving Student Outcome Training (EIOS) with Region 17 Wayne Blount
• Closed session to deliberate on employee evaluation, discipline, or dismissal per Texas Government Code 551.074
• Closed session to discuss a Level III grievance filed by Dawn Lee
• Closed session to consult with attorney on potential litigation per Texas Government Code 551.071

6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss a contract for security cameras and data drops across eight campuses funded by a SVPP Federal Grant. Other business includes amendments to the student handbook and travel requests for the NJROTC department.

• Security Cameras/Data Drops at Eight (8) Campuses contract over $50,000 using SVPP Federal Grant
• 2024-2025 Student Handbook & Code of Conduct amendment
• PHS NJROTC Department travel application for Glenwood Springs, Colorado
• Reports from Plainview Education Foundation and ACE Program
• Recognition of PHS Skills USA Culinary and Criminal Justice students advancing to State