Tyler ISD public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Tyler ISD board will hold its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, to discuss and vote on key financial and operational items. The board will review the 2025 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report for 2023-2024, consider amendments to the 2025-2026 budget, and act on personnel decisions from an executive session. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as minutes, policies, and easements.
- Consider approval of 2025-2026 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Purchase of One-to-One Student Chromebooks
- Consider approval of Easement and Right of Way to Oncor at 2445 Three Lakes Parkway
- Consider board approval of hiring of professional personnel
- Consider approval of District Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the first reading of the 2026-2027 school year calendar and consider an amended budget for 2025-2026. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and real property.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Amended Budget
- First reading of the 2026-2027 School Year District Calendar
- Approval of the 2025 Certified Tax Roll
- Clinical Affiliation Agreement with West Coast University, Inc. for Speech-Language Pathology
- Resolution to appoint candidates to the Smith County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss student outcomes, including class sizes and literacy updates. The body will also consider several personnel actions, budget amendments, and construction change orders.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Amended Budget
- Possible termination of probationary employment contract for Patricia Thomas
- Purchase of vehicles for Tyler ISD Police Department
- Easement and Right of Way to the City of Tyler at 1319 Earl Campbell Parkway
- Deductive change orders for Tyler ISD Golf Training Facility, A.T. Stewart Renovations, and HVAC renovations at Caldwell Arts Academy and RISE Academy
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review an amended budget for 2025-2026 and the Internal Audit Services Annual Audit Plan. The meeting includes discussions on personnel contracts, student outcomes, and several educational partnerships.
- Approval of Amended Budget 2025-2026
- Approval of Google Workspace Plus Subscription
- MOU with Cenikor Foundation Youth Recovery Community Program for substance abuse counseling
- Agreement with Beyond Therapy Educational Solutions for supplemental staffing
- MOU with UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center for the ASPIRE Program
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025-2026 budgets and tax rate. The meeting also includes votes on personnel contracts, district improvement plans, and various vendor agreements.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2025-2026 Budgets and Tax Rate
- Possible termination of the probationary employment contract of Patricia Thomas
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Final Amended Budget
- Final Deductive Change Order for the Hubbard Middle School Project with CDI Contractors
- Approval of District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
Board Workshop
The Board will discuss the 2025-2026 budget and the 2024-2025 State Compensatory Education Program. Members will consider approvals for the student code of conduct and a resolution regarding armed security personnel at district campuses.
- Resolution to require a minimum of one armed security officer per campus during regular school hours
- Approval of Student Code of Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year
- Public hearing on State Compensatory Education Program Review for 2024-2025
- Proposed budget and expenditures for State Compensatory Funds for 2025-2026
- Approval of Local Policy FNCE
Regular Meeting
The Tyler Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on July 21, 2025, to consider approval of the 2025-2026 budget, compensation structure, and multiple personnel and service agreements. The board will also discuss policy updates and receive a legislative update.
- Approve 2025-2026 budget proposal
- Approve compensation structure for 2025-2026
- Approve renovations to the Distribution Warehouse
- Approve MOU with PAVE and Tyler Junior College for Family Learning Center
- First reading of Local Policy FNCE and Student Code of Conduct for 2025-2026
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2024-2025 amended budget and personnel contracts. The meeting includes several proposed agreements with Tyler Junior College and various universities for student programs and teacher training.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- Purchase of i-Ready Software and Edugence Software from Mach B Technologies, Inc.
- Memorandums of Understanding with Tyler Junior College for Dual Credit, Early College High School, and LINK Transition programs
- Field/Clinical Teaching Experience Agreements with Grand Canyon University, LeTourneau University, and UT Tyler
- Ratification of Retail Electric Provider Contract and Workers' Compensation Renewal
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will discuss the budget proposal for the 2025-2026 school year and review student outcome updates. The board will also consider approval of the 2024-2025 Head Start Program Information Report.
- Budget Proposal for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Approval of Head Start Program Information Report for 2024-2025
- Tyler ISD Foundation Annual Report
- Updates on Gifted and Talented, CLI, mClass, and iReady
- Hiring and contract renewals for professional personnel
Regular Meeting
The Tyler Independent School District board will meet May 19, 2025 to approve the 2024-2025 amended budget, personnel actions, and several contracts. The meeting includes a private executive session for legal and personnel matters before reconvening for public business.
- Approve 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of Gifts and Donations
- Consider approval of Depository Contract Extension
- Consider Resolution for Sale of Property for Delinquent Taxes
- Consider approval of License and Services Agreement with Reading Horizons
Board Workshop
The Tyler ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to reorganize the board and consider personnel actions discussed in executive session. The board will reconvene from executive session to take action on hiring, renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of professional personnel.
- Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
- Consider board approval of hiring of professional personnel
- Consider renewals, non-renewals, contract abandonments and terminations of contracts for professional personnel
Board Workshop
The board will consider action to declare the results of the May 3, 2025 School Trustee Election. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and security.
- Canvassing of returns and declaration of results for the May 3, 2025 School Trustee Election
- Approval of hiring professional personnel
- Consideration of contract renewals, non-renewals, abandonments, and terminations for professional personnel
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Discussion of security personnel or device implementation
Board Workshop
The Board will hold an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, and personnel contracts. Following the session, the Board will consider actions regarding employee terminations and non-renewals, as well as funding applications for Head Start and transportation projects.
- Proposed termination of Robin Salars' employment contract for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
- Proposed non-renewal of Denyse Kumbuka's employment contract for 2024-2025
- Proposed termination of probationary contracts for Terra Blakemore, Bridget Byers, and Nikki Carr
- Approval of Head Start Funding Application for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Resolution for the Texas Department of Transportation's 2025 Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider approvals for an amended budget, personnel contracts, and software renewals. The agenda also includes discussions on legislative updates and professional development plans.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- Hiring, renewals, and terminations of professional personnel
- Kologik Software Renewal Agreement
- Request for Proposal for Professional Development and Program Consultants
- TASB Localized Policy Update 124 and Local Policies DH and EFB
Board Workshop
The Board will meet to discuss personnel matters and security updates. Key decisions include the hiring of a Director of Athletics and a potential contract for retail electric services.
- Approval of hiring for Director of Athletics
- Possible non-renewal of the Chapter 21 term contract of Denyse Kumbuka
- Authorization for the Superintendent to execute an agreement for retail electric services
- Cyber security and safety and security updates
- Legislative update discussion
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2024-2025 amended budget and personnel contracts. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- Renewal of legal services retainer with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson PC
- Painting proposal for Bell Elementary School
- Memorandum of Understanding with Excellent TEEN Choice Inc.
- Field/Clinical Teaching Experience Agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University
Board Workshop
The Board will discuss student outcomes, class sizes, and teacher certifications. The body is deciding on facility repairs and administrative actions regarding the May 3, 2025, school trustee election.
- Roof replacements at Douglas Elementary School and Jack Elementary School
- Partial roof replacement at Caldwell Arts Academy
- Certification of unopposed candidate and election cancellation for Single Member District 6
- Amended early voting locations, dates, and times for the May 3, 2025, General Election
- Teacher Incentive Allotment Program System Renewal Application updates
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2024-2025 amended budget and the 2025-2026 budget timeline. The meeting includes potential action on personnel contracts and the purchase of student technology and network equipment.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Amended Budget
- HVAC renovations to Caldwell Arts Academy and RISE Academy
- Purchase of one-to-one student Chromebooks and wireless network equipment
- Possible action to terminate the employment contract of Laura Colley
- Approval of waiver for low attendance for January 9 and 10, 2025
Board Workshop
The Board will review targeted improvement plans for Hubbard Middle School, Moore Middle School, and Rice Elementary School. The meeting also includes updates on student outcomes and personnel decisions.
- Approval of Campus Targeted Improvement Plans for Hubbard Middle School, Moore Middle School, and Rice Elementary School
- Updates on Visual & Performing Arts, Athletics, Curriculum and Instruction, and Competitive Academics
- Facilities Rental and Usage Update
- Consideration of hiring, renewals, non-renewals, and contract terminations for professional personnel
- Discussion of the Superintendent's Contract
Regular Meeting
The Tyler Independent School District board will reconvene from executive session to act on personnel decisions including the superintendent’s contract and possible termination of a Chapter 21 contract. Members will also hear the 2023–2024 annual audit presentation and vote to approve it, alongside routine agenda items like minutes approval and budget amendments.
- Consider approval of Superintendent’s Contract
- Consider action on termination of Laura Colley’s Chapter 21 term employment contract
- Consider approval of Annual Audit for the 2023–2024 Fiscal Year
- Consider approval of 2024–2025 Amended Budget
- Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Wood County for Tyler ISD Police Department K-9 unit and heat alarm