Waco Independent School District public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2025. The board is scheduled to vote on multiple contracts, including purchases over $50,000, and amendments to the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes reports on financials, gifts received, and recognition of staff and community partners.
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 budget
- Bid awards for educational consultants, local retailers, maintenance supplies, auctioneer services, fire alarm repair, and insurance consultant renewal
- Purchases exceeding $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
- Library books purchase
- Pay rate adjustment for temporary police officers
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss expanding a partnership with Waco Family Medicine to include behavioral health services. The meeting includes several bid awards for district software, supplies, and services, as well as budget amendments.
- Proposed expansion of partnership with Waco Family Medicine for behavioral health services
- Approval of 2021 Bond Funds for re-roofing South Waco Elementary
- Bid awards for education software, instructional materials, and alarm monitoring services
- Purchases in excess of $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
- Authorization of a sidewalk easement for Waco High School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting
The Waco ISD board will hold a special meeting to fulfill a statutory requirement by receiving Team of Eight training from MoakCasey, LLC. The session will introduce the district’s strategic planning process. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will meet on October 30, 2025, to discuss and vote on multiple contracts exceeding $50,000, including software, educational services, and maintenance supplies. The board will also consider a five-year lease extension for Cotton Palace Park and review financial reports, turnaround plans for schools, and delinquent tax collections.
- Bid awards for education software, consultants, and maintenance supplies
- Five-year lease extension for Cotton Palace Park (1.800 acres)
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 budget
- Public hearing on the 2025 School FIRST financial integrity rating
- Temporary water pump installation at Waco High School (AEA #95) and gifts over $50,000
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header without minutes text.
Special Meeting
The board will discuss and take action on a purchase and sale agreement for two properties from the City of Waco. The meeting also covers a lease agreement and an interlocal agreement for the use of downtown spaces.
- Purchase of 11.455 acres at 500 N. University Parks Drive and 11.361 acres at 324 Jefferson Avenue for $32,200,000.00
- Lease agreement for continued use of 500 N. University Parks Drive through March 31, 2025
- Interlocal Agreement with the City for downtown space use for education events and the Downtown Redevelopment Project
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Workshop Meeting
The Waco ISD Board holds a workshop meeting to review and discuss its operating procedures and norms. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will meet to review and vote on several contracts over $50,000, approve campus improvement plans, and discuss systems to support campus performance. The meeting also includes recognition of special achievements and a resolution for a local appraisal district board nomination.
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 budget
- Bid awards for education software, consultants, and maintenance supplies
- Acceptance of gifts over $50,000
- Consideration of district and campus improvement plans
- Resolution to nominate candidate for McLennan Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting
The Waco Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to consider, discuss, and take action regarding an employee Level III grievance.
- Employee Level III Grievance
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the consolidation, closing, and renaming of Alta Vista Elementary and Kendrick Elementary schools. The meeting also includes a public hearing and potential adoption of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and tax rate.
- Public meeting to discuss 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate
- Consolidation and closing of Alta Vista Elementary and Kendrick Elementary
- Discussion on timing and funding for a future bond election for facility needs
- Bid awards for educational software, consultants, and maintenance supplies
- Purchases exceeding $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the August 28, 2025, meeting.
Workshop Meeting
The Board and Superintendent will meet for a workshop to discuss board operating procedures. The session also includes team building and a self-assessment for the governance team.
- Review and discussion of Board Operating Procedures
- Governance Team building and self-assessment
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Meeting
The board will consider setting the proposed tax rate and scheduling a public meeting for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. Members will also review potential real property contracts and personnel matters.
- Setting the proposed tax rate and public meeting date for the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
- Review of proposed budget and tax rate for 2025-2026
- Discussion of potential contracts on real property
- Personnel deliberations regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Workshop Meeting
The board will meet for a workshop to review and discuss the district's strategic plan. The meeting also includes training for new board members.
- Review and discussion of Strategic Plan
- New Board Member Training
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Waco ISD board will hold a special meeting to review and take action on information items including the 2025-2026 Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct. The board will also consider a cost-share agreement with Communities in Schools for the upcoming school year.
- 2025-2026 Student Handbook review and potential adoption
- Student Code of Conduct updates for 2025-2026
- Cost Share Agreement with Communities in Schools for 2025-2026 school year
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the 2025-2026 compensation manual and address hazardous routes. The meeting includes a review of budget updates and the adoption of policies required by HB 1481.
- Review and action on the 2025-2026 Compensation Manual
- Decision on hazardous routes and hazard analysis for 2025-26
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Budget
- Adult meal pricing increase for Child Nutrition Services for 2025-2026
- Purchases in excess of $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the July 24, 2025, meeting.
Special Meeting
The Waco ISD board will meet in a special session to consider, discuss, and take action on the South Waco Elementary Turnaround Plan. The plan is presented by Karmen Logan and includes two attached documents. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consider South Waco Elementary Turnaround Plan (presented by Karmen Logan)
- Review attachments: SWE Turnaround Plan.docx and South Waco.pptx
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the June 24, 2025, Special Meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will evaluate the effectiveness of accelerated instruction and interventions. The body is also considering budget amendments, various bid awards for district services, and updates on school construction projects.
- Public hearing to evaluate Accelerated Instruction/Interventions
- Consideration of 2024-2025 budget amendments
- Review of South Waco Elementary School construction and occupancy plan
- Change Order #5 for security features at the new Waco High School
- Purchases in excess of $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board holds a special meeting to discuss and potentially fill a vacancy for the Place 2 trustee position. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consideration of Board of Trustees vacancy for Place 2
The provided minutes for the June 17, 2025 special meeting contain no record of discussions, motions, or votes. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive actions taken by the board.
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting
The committee will meet to receive a discussion and update regarding specific district projects. The primary focus of the meeting is the Waco High School update.
- Discussion and update on Waco High School
Workshop Meeting
The board is meeting for a workshop focused on training new members. The agenda contains no other business items or decisions.
- New Board Member Training
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the meeting.
Special Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to review and vote on a revised math curriculum recommendation, fill a vacant trustee position, and consider personnel and administrator contract actions. The board will also discuss a complaint against an officer or employee.
- Review and vote on revised math curriculum recommendation (Board Memo 3-5 Math Resource Pilot Proposal PKR 5-23-2025)
- Fill vacant Board of Trustees position
- Deliberate on personnel appointment, evaluation, or discipline
- Hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee
- Consider action regarding administrator contract (BOD JW DHE (1) PKR 5-23-2025)
The provided minutes for the May 27, 2025 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and boilerplate text.
Regular Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will meet to decide on adopting and purchasing new K-12 math resources, hear updates on the Waco High School construction project, and review a budget update for the 2024–2025 school year. The meeting also includes routine recognitions, financial reports, and discussions on partnerships and grants.
- Adopt and purchase new K-12 math curriculum for $1.2M (Caregie Learning Secondary Math Resources)
- Award bids for educational consultants, local retailers, restaurant services, and purchases over $50,000
- Approve 2024–2025 budget amendments and partnership agreement with McLennan Community College (2025–2028)
- Review Waco High School construction project and occupancy plan updates
- Certify provision of instructional materials for 2025–2026 school year
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to formally canvass and certify the votes from the May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees election. The meeting includes public comment and adjourns after certification.
- Certify May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees election results
- Review election canvassing cover memo and certification letter
The provided document is a landing page for the May 14, 2025, Special Meeting minutes but contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the construction project and occupancy plan for Kendrick Elementary School. Members will also consider action on the Seco LoanSTAR Program to improve mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across various campuses.
- Review of Kendrick Elementary School construction project and occupancy plan
- Action on Seco LoanSTAR Program for MEP systems at various campuses
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Budget
- Proposed 2025-2026 tuition rates for ineligible Prekindergarten students
- Purchases exceeding $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Workshop Meeting
The Waco ISD board will hold a workshop to review the draft Balanced Scorecard, including mission, vision, and strategic objectives. The board will also consider personnel-related items, including potential appointments, evaluations, or disciplinary actions.
- Review of draft Balanced Scorecard: Beliefs, Mission, Vision, Four Perspectives, and Strategic Objectives
- Deliberation on appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
- Hearing of a complaint or charge against an officer or employee
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Workshop Meeting
The Waco ISD Board will hold a workshop led by MoakCasey, LLC to draft and set the district’s beliefs, mission, and vision statements with community input. This is a discussion-only workshop; no formal decisions are scheduled.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review potential contracts regarding real property. The meeting also includes the consideration of personnel matters, including appointments, employment, and discipline.
- Review and discussion of potential contracts on real property
- Deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation links and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Workshop Meeting
The Waco Independent School District Board will conduct a workshop focused on systems and processes. The session includes reviewing the Balanced Scorecard and defining strategic objectives and goals with the Senior Leadership Team.
- Systems and Processes Board Workshop provided by MoakCasey, LLC
The provided minutes for the April 2, 2025 Workshop Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss committee recommendations for new attendance boundaries. The meeting also includes decisions on budget amendments, software bid awards, and election services for a May 2025 joint general election.
- Committee recommendations for new attendance boundaries
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Budget
- Contract for election services with McLennan County Election Administration Department
- HVAC ductwork upgrade change directive for South Waco Elementary School
- Purchases exceeding $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Attendance Boundaries Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will convene a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to attendance boundaries. No decisions are scheduled; the hearing is for community input before any vote.
- Public hearing on attendance boundaries
The meeting consisted of a call to order, a public hearing regarding attendance boundaries, and adjournment. The provided minutes do not record any specific decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on February 27, 2025. The board is expected to certify an uncontested trustee election for May 3, 2025, and cancel the scheduled vote. It will also review financial reports, discuss mid-year reading data, and consider amendments to the 2024-2025 budget.
- Certification and cancellation of uncontested District 5 trustee election for May 3, 2025
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 budget
- Bid awards for educational software, consulting services, and maintenance supplies
- Monthly financial reports for January 2025
- Annual debt report for fiscal year ended August 31, 2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the February 27, 2025, meeting.
Special Team Building Meeting
The Waco ISD board will hold a special meeting to fulfill a statutory requirement for team-building training provided by MoakCasey, LLC. The session will introduce the Strategic Planning Process and Aligning Mindset, Framework and Action. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Team-building training required by statute, provided by MoakCasey, LLC
- Introduction to Strategic Planning Process and Aligning Mindset, Framework and Action
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Special Strategic Plan Community Meeting
The board will conduct an Advocacy and Engagement training session provided by MoakCasey, LLC. This meeting includes a process to set a Beliefs Statement with the community.
- Advocacy and Engagement Board Training by MoakCasey, LLC
- Setting the Beliefs Statement with the Community
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of administrative navigation and system maintenance notices.
Special Team Building Meeting Cancelled
The Waco Independent School District board cancelled its February 25, 2025 special team-building meeting. No decisions or discussions took place because the meeting did not occur.
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting
The Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to approve previous meeting notes and receive updates on joint projects with the City of Waco, including the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center and library technology initiatives. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Approve meeting summary notes from November 18, 2024
- Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center Update
- Waco McLennan County Library Technology Advancements, Summer Reading Program, and Student E-Resources
- Bond Projects and Attendance Zone Updates
- Request future agenda items
Special Meeting
The Board will meet for a special session to consider personnel matters and real property contracts. The primary personnel item is the mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent.
- Mid-year evaluation of Superintendent
- Review and discussion of potential contracts on real property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Attendance Boundaries Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will hold a workshop to discuss attendance boundaries. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
The minutes record a call to order, an attendance boundaries workshop, and announcements. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider setting a general election for two trustee seats and review the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report. The body will also discuss the 2024-2025 instructional calendar and the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024.
- General Election for District 4, Place 4 and District 5, Place 5 on May 3, 2025
- Public hearing on the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approval of final plat for Cotton Palace Park
- Change Order #4 for CORE Construction regarding time extension for Tennyson Middle School
- Purchases in excess of $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for approved minutes.
Attendance Boundaries Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board will hold a workshop to discuss proposed changes to attendance boundaries. No decisions are scheduled; this is an informational session for the public.
The provided minutes record the agenda for an Attendance Boundaries Workshop. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are documented in the text.
Special Meeting Team Building
The board will conduct a special meeting for required team building training. The session will be provided by MoakCasey, LLC and include an introduction to the strategic planning process.
- Team of Eight Training provided by MoakCasey, LLC
The provided minutes for the January 14, 2025, Special Meeting Team Building contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document is procedural and contains no substantive content.