Warren ISD public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing to provide information and discuss the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating for 2024-2025.
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD school board will meet on December 15, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several financial and operational items. Reports from the superintendent, chief financial officer, and other directors will be presented, followed by a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Approve 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating
- Approve tax resale deed for Jacob Terrell and Courtney Terrell
- Consider and approve proposed budget amendment(s)
- Vote on contract recommendations as presented
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially vote on a Good Cause Exception under HB 3 to implement a safety plan using trained personnel and law enforcement instead of full-time armed officers on every campus. The meeting also includes a first reading of multiple policy updates and a vote for the Hardin County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Proposed alternative safety plan in lieu of full-time armed officers on every campus
- Vote for Hardin County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 126 covering various local policies
- Approval of Summer Nutrition Waiver notification to SHAC
- Approval of contract recommendations
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve a multi-year dual enrollment agreement and district improvement plans. The meeting includes reports from district leadership and a closed session regarding personnel and security assessments.
- Dual Enrollment Agreement between Lamar Institute of Technology and Warren ISD for 2025–2030
- Approval of District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
- Financial support request for Warriorettes Nationals Trip
- District Vulnerability Assessment and Emergency Operating Procedures (Closed Session)
- Approval of Contract Recommendations
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD board will meet to reorganize its trustees and consider extending a bank depository contract. Reports from district leadership on finances, operations, and special programs will also be presented. No major policy decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Reorganize the Board of Trustees
- Change signatures on District accounts
- Approve extension of Bank Depository Contract
- Approve Contract Recommendations
- Closed executive session for personnel matters
Team of 8 Training
The Warren ISD board will convene for its regular meeting on September 15, 2025. The only substantive item is a training session for board members on the Team of 8 governance model. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural steps and a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Board Member Training: Team of 8
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD board will meet August 25, 2025 to hear reports from district leaders and take action on the proposed 2025-2026 budget, the 2025 tax rate ordinance, and contract recommendations. The meeting includes recognition of student groups and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve 2025-2026 District Teacher Appraisal Calendar
- Adopt 2025-2026 Warren ISD Proposed Budget
- Approve WISD Tax Ordinance setting 2025 tax rate
- Approve contract recommendations
- Recognize Tyler County Texas 4-H Organization for extracurricular status
Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing to provide information and discussion regarding the district's proposed budget and proposed tax rate.
- Discussion of Proposed Budget
- Discussion of Proposed Tax Rate
SAFE & SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS PROGRAM MEETING
The Safe & Supportive Schools Program will discuss safety-related construction and drill reports. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on security personnel, devices, and audits, including the review of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and reunification plans.
- District Vulnerability Assessment scheduled for 09-09 to 09-10-2025
- Reunification Drill scheduled for 09-30-2025
- Review of updated Basic Plan and Active Threat Annex
- Discussion of resource acquisition including a 3rd officer for Fred
- Review of bi-annual and 3-year campus safety and security audits
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve several operational policies and agreements for the 2025-2026 school year. Key items include student conduct, staff pay scales, and dual credit partnerships. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Salary Schedules
- Dual Credit MOU with Kilgore College for Fire Protection Courses
- MOU for Hardin County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
- Food Services Adult Meal Charge Pricing and No Charge Policy
Special Meeting: Budget Workshop
The Warren ISD board will hold a special budget workshop to hear a presentation from the Chief Financial Officer and Superintendent Minyard. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code.
- Budget Workshop Presentation by Superintendent Minyard
- Closed Executive Session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code §551.074
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD board will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2025, featuring reports from district leadership including spring 2025 STAAR scores, personnel transactions, and updates on banking signatures. The board will also discuss items in closed executive session before reconvening for action.
- Spring 2025 STAAR scores presented by Chief Academic Officer Tyra Storie
- Personnel transactions and banking signatures update by Chief Financial Officer Terry Ling
- Consideration to change signatures on district accounts
- Closed executive session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss district enrollment, tax values, and high school intruder detection audits. The board will consider approving contract recommendations and two Memorandums of Understanding for regional day school programs for the deaf.
- Approval of Contract Recommendations
- MOU with Lufkin Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement
- MOU for Southeast Texas Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Shared Services Arrangement
- High School intruder detection audit findings and corrections
- E-Rate network refresh
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD school board will meet April 28, 2025 to discuss and vote on several items, including the district’s Open Educational Resources transition plan, a waiver for late student attendance during state testing, and continued participation in the SETX Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. The board will also consider personnel actions such as approving a new Girls Athletic Director and Softball Coach and training for the Guardian Program.
- Approve Open Educational Resources (OER) transition plan
- Approve waiver for late student attendance during state testing (2024–2027)
- Ratify Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
- Approve continued participation in SETX Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) Shared Services Arrangement
- Approve new Girls Athletic Director and Softball Coach position
Safe and Supportive Schools Program Meeting
The Safe and Supportive Schools Program will discuss safety-related construction and district drill reports. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on security personnel, devices, and audits, including the review of the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
- Overview of safety-related construction projects and district vulnerability review
- Closed session regarding security personnel, devices, and security audits
- Review of EOP, including Cybersecurity Annex and Standard Operating Procedures
- Discussion of communication plan updates, including new walkie-talkies and Raptor updates
- Reunification plan discussion including the need for one site and an MOU HBC
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD Board will meet to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 instructional calendar and the 2024-2025 district audit. The board will also review mid-year financial reports and personnel transactions.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar
- Approval of Axley & Rode's Engagement Letter for the 2024-2025 Audit
- Approval of Contract Recommendations
- Superintendent authority for employment of contractual personnel from May 1, 2025 to August 15, 2025
- Closed session for 2025 School Safety and Security Audit
Teacher Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing to provide information and discuss the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Reports.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Reports
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD school board will meet on February 24, 2025, to discuss and potentially adopt policy updates, approve personnel transactions, and review school performance reports. The board will also consider the Warren Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan and updated emergency procedures.
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 124 covering fiscal management, investments, and employee standards
- Public hearing and potential approval of Warren Elementary School Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP)
- Consideration of updated Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP)
- Approval of Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
- Review of personnel transactions and recommendations
Regular Meeting
The Warren ISD school board will meet on January 20, 2025, to review and potentially approve the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2024, and act on contract recommendations. The board will also receive reports from district leadership and recognize individuals for contributions.
- Annual Financial Audit Report for year ending August 31, 2024
- Contract recommendations for administrative and professional positions
- Board recognition of Diann Coons and RYLA recipients
- Chief of Police report by Chief Steven Hoke
- Consent agenda including minutes, bills, and financial statements