Pawnee ISD public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will meet December 9, 2025 to conduct routine business including approving past meeting minutes, discussing a counselor time-management split, and reviewing a long-range planning assessment with TASB. The board will also hear principal and business manager reports and adjourn to a closed session for personnel and superintendent evaluation.
- Approve minutes from November 11, 2025 regular meeting
- Discuss and consider approving District Assessment for Counselors 80-20 time-management split
- Discuss and consider approving Long Range Planning Assessment with TASB
- Review November accounts payable and investment report
- Closed session for employment actions and superintendent evaluation
Public Hearing on School FIRST, Financial Accountability Rating System
The Pawnee ISD board will hold a public hearing to discuss the School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting includes an overview of the rating system, a public comment period, and no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on School FIRST financial accountability rating system
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 11, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The board will review informational reports from the principal and business manager, discuss and consider several action items including an AC budget amendment and a change to the March board meeting date, and adjourn into a closed session for employment-related discussions.
- Consider and approve minutes for October 14, 2025 meeting
- Discuss and consider AC Budget Amendment
- Discuss and consider moving March Board Meeting from March 10 to March 17, 2026
- Accounts payable report for October
- Investment report
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2025. The board will approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss and approve the SLAC Committee selection, and receive reports from the principal, business manager, and superintendent. A closed session will follow for employment-related discussions.
- Approve minutes for September 9, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting and September 25, 2025 EISO Training
- Discuss and approve SLAC Committee selection
- Review principal's report
- Review business manager's reports on accounts payable and investments
- Review superintendent project updates
EISO Training
The school board will participate in EISO Training. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss employment, resignations, and retirements.
- EISO Training
- Closed session regarding employment, resignations, and retirements
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and vote on the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, the Employee Handbook, and a budget amendment. The meeting includes a proposal to purchase approximately 13.93 acres of land in Bee County.
- Purchase of approximately 13.93 acres between F.M. 673 and State Highway 72, Bee County, for $275,000
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of the Employee Handbook
- Approval of a Budget Amendment
- Nomination for Board of Directors for Karnes County Appraisal District
Special Meeting
The board will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and tax rates. Members will consider approving final budget amendments for 2024-2025 and a proposed budget for the upcoming year.
- Proposed 2025-2026 total Tax Rate of .6189 per $100 valuation
- Proposed Maintenance and Operation Tax Rate of .6189 per $100 value
- Proposed Interest and sinking Tax Rate of $0 per $100 value
- Approval of 2024-2025 final budget amendments
- Discussion of Truancy Measures
Budget Workshop
The Pawnee Independent School District board will convene a workshop to review and discuss the 2025-26 budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is focused on information exchange and public input.
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will meet on August 12, 2025, to discuss and vote on multiple action items, including the 2025-2026 compensation plan, employee raises, and policy updates. The board will also review financial reports and consider leasing school property for oil and gas operations.
- Approve 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Approve employee raises as recommended by the Superintendent
- Approve Rosewood oil and gas lease items (recommended by Walsh Gallegos)
- Approve Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization
- Approve employer medical insurance contribution
Special Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on July 17, 2025, to discuss informational items and adjourn into a closed session. The closed session will cover employment matters and potential real property transactions under Texas law.
- Closed session for employment/resignations/retirements
- Closed session for real property purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation discussions
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes total
- TASB EISO training dates to be discussed informally
Regular Meeting
The school board will discuss and approve the 2025-2026 school and T-TESS calendars, board operating procedures, and various student and employee policies. The board is also considering oil and gas lease items and a funding waiver for the Commissioner of Education.
- Setting August 26, 2025, at 6:30 pm for adopting the budget and tax rate
- Approval of Rosewood oil and gas lease items
- Updated Phone Policy (HB1481) and school library policy requirements (SB13)
- Designating prayer and reading time for religious texts (SB 11)
- Waiver and Exemption EDUC 7.056 for MOU partnership funding 85/15
Special Meeting
The agenda for this special meeting consists of a single item regarding board member attendance at a training conference from June 11-14th.
- Board member training conference (June 11-14th)
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on June 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The board will discuss and vote on several key items, including insurance renewals, stipends for the 2025-2026 school year, the district improvement plan, and a proposed increase in bus drivers' hourly pay. The meeting will also include informational reports from school principals, the athletic director, and the business manager.
- Vote on TASB Insurance Renewal
- Consider approval of 2025-2026 Stipends
- Review and vote on 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan/District Needs Assessment
- Discuss and potentially approve increase to bus drivers' hourly pay
- Set date for August Budget Meeting
Team of 8 Training Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will hold a training session as mandated by the Texas Education Agency. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call, public comments, and adjournment.
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will meet on May 13, 2025, to discuss and vote on several action items, including renewing contracts, updating policies, and accepting a resignation. The meeting also includes informational reports from school leadership and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Renew depository contract with Prosperity Bank
- Renew retainer with Walsh Gallegos
- Approve Board Operating Procedures Manual
- Accept resignation of Stephanie Schrimsher
- Consider increase in cost to eRate project due to tariffs
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will meet April 8, 2025 to decide on the 2025-2026 school calendar, renew a speech therapy contract, and approve administrative hiring authority. The board will also discuss employee contracts and possible terminations in closed session.
- Approve 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
- Renew speech services contract with ABC Therapy
- Give Superintendent hiring authority for summer months
- Approve RFP for tennis courts/track project
- Consider employee contracts and possible terminations in closed session
Regular Meeting
The Pawnee Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several key items, including the 2025-2026 school year calendar, salary structure, and vendor selections for eRate and cybersecurity grants. The board will also consider ending the Pre-K 3 program and authorizing a memorandum of understanding for a disciplinary alternative education program.
- Approve the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
- Approve the salary structure
- Approve eRate 2025 Vendor Selection
- Approve the Cyber Security Grant Resolution
- Consider ending the Pre-K 3 program
Regular Meeting
The school board will meet to discuss policy updates and a specific fund distribution. The agenda also includes reports from the principal, athletic director, and business manager, as well as a discussion on the 2025-2026 calendar.
- Resolution for permanent school fund distribution of $1,471.31
- Adoption of LOCAL policy updates 124: (LOCAL) CAA, CDA, CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, GKA
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 Calendar
- Upbring headstart partnership cancellation
- Review of January Accounts Payable
Regular Meeting
The school board will discuss the Annual Financial Statement and Independent Auditor's Report for the year ending August 31, 2024. Members will also discuss a possible May bond for a time warrant, gym sprinkler fire system, and track/tennis courts.
- Approval of Annual Financial Statement and Independent Auditor's Report (year ending August 31, 2024)
- Discussion of possible May Bond for time warrant, gym sprinkler fire system, and track/tennis courts
- Stronger Connections Grant
- Closed session regarding employment, resignations, retirements, and Superintendent's evaluation and contract
TAPR Report Hearing
The Pawnee Independent School District board will convene a public hearing to review and vote on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2024–2025 school year. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a public comment period before adjourning.
- Discuss and consider approving the TAPR Report