Italy Independent School District public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 17, 2025. The board is scheduled to take action on a $159,015 financing agreement for a new school bus and discuss a proposed tax limitation agreement with Oystercatcher Solar, LLC. Closed session items include personnel matters and real estate discussions.
- Consider $159,015 financing agreement for school bus procurement
- Discuss and take possible action on Proposed Amendment No. 1 for Oystercatcher Solar tax limitation
- Consider rescinding resignation of custodian Jada Williams
- Review draft minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting
- Open forum for public comment on parental engagement policy
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2025, to take action on several items including the purchase of a new activity bus, the superintendent’s evaluation, and local policy updates. The board will also discuss reports from district departments and review parent comments submitted via the mandated portal.
- Consider $159,815 purchase of activity bus from Rush Bus Center, Dallas
- Vote on updated Italy ISD Library Policy to comply with Senate Bill 12
- Take action on FY 2025-2026 Annual Investment Report and related CDA attachments
- Elect directors for Ellis County Appraisal District with Italy ISD holding 9 votes
- Vote on Superintendent’s Evaluation Instrument for 2025-2026
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 meet to review the consent agenda, including library book orders and insurance contributions. The meeting also includes a report on parent comments submitted via the district's internet portal.
- Purchase of library books for Stafford Elementary and Italy JH-HS
- TASB Risk Management for Property & Liability Coverage for 2025-2026, noting a $5,727.00 decrease in property and liability contribution
- Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative SY 26-27 Interlocal Agreement
- Review of Italy ISD Parent Comment Report per Senate Bill 12
- Closed session to discuss Superintendent evaluation and personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the October 20, 2025, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider an agreement with the Italy Police Department for two school resource officers. The board will also review the 2025-2026 School Health Advisory Council and receive various district operational reports.
- Interlocal Agreement with Italy Police Department for 2 SROs at a cost of $100,221.25 plus overtime
- Approval of the 2025-2026 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Presentation of the Lonestar Cyclist Scholarship Donation from the 37th Annual Tour d'Italia
- Review of August 2025 financial statements and tax collections
- Closed session to discuss the Superintendent’s evaluation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 budget, including local regular, debt service, and school nutrition funds. The board will also consider the 2024-2025 tax rate and a resolution to set that rate.
- Approval of 2025-2026 budget (local regular, debt service, and school nutrition)
- Setting the 2024-2025 tax rate
- 2025-2026 renewal proposal for TASB Risk Management Fund unemployment coverage
- Resolution regarding the defeasance or redemption of outstanding Unlimited Tax Bonds
- Resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting:Public Hearing on Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
The Italy Independent School District will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025-2026 Budget
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Budget Workshop
The Italy Independent School District board holds a budget workshop to discuss district property values as required by the Texas Education Agency. The board will also consider amending the superintendent’s contract and adopting the 2025-2026 compensation plan.
- Consider amending superintendent’s contract to reflect January 27, 2025 raise
- Consider 2025-2026 Italy ISD Compensation Plan
- Discuss district property values per TEA FIRST Report
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss updates to the Student Code of Conduct, including restrictions on personal communication devices. The meeting also covers the adoption of a new teacher incentive program and staff pay scales for the upcoming school year.
- Contract with EDpact, LLC for $64,500 over three years to implement the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program
- Designation of Carnegie as a provider for a $100,000 portion of the LASO Cycle 3 grant
- Proposed Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) prohibiting student use of personal communication devices during the school day
- Consideration of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Action on Certified and Uncertified Teacher Pay Scales and staff raises
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District board will hold its regular June meeting to act on personnel and policy items, including accepting the resignation of Trustee Tessa South and filling the resulting vacancy. Members will also vote on routine renewals such as legal retainer and drug testing guidelines, and hear routine finance and operations reports.
- Accept resignation of Board Trustee Tessa South, effective upon vote
- Renew Walsh Gallegos legal retainer for 2025-2026 fiscal year
- Approve 2025-2026 Drug Testing Guidelines and Consent Form
- Renew Ellis County Shared Service Agreement for 2025-2026
- Consider policy to opt-in or opt-out of UIL participation for non-enrolled homeschool students starting 2025-2026
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and website navigation elements.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District board will meet May 19, 2025 to vote on renewing and expanding several contracts, including a drug-testing service, and purchasing teacher laptops, student Chromebooks, security cameras, kitchen equipment, and dual-credit partnership agreements. Routine reports on finances, enrollment, and campus operations will also be presented.
- Extend 24/7 Mobile Drug & Alcohol Testing contract for 2025-2026 school year
- Purchase 40 teacher laptops from DFS Dependable Fire & Security for $41,000
- Purchase 180 student Chromebooks from DFS Dependable Fire & Security for $45,000
- Buy 35 security cameras from DFS Dependable Fire & Security ($11,515) and 39 from Amazon ($9,616.18)
- Approve 2025-2026 Navarro College Dual Credit Partnership Agreement
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review several service contracts for the 2025-2026 school year and summer programs. The board will also consider selecting Harmony Bank as the district's bank depository for 2025-2027.
- BUILD Consulting contracts: $46,725 for 2025 summer school, $46,725 for 2026 summer school, and $65,600 for instructional support
- Region 10 ESC Annual eContract for 2025-2026 services at approximately $80,000
- Mentors Care Contract for 2025-2026 in the amount of $22,500
- Purchase of band instruments from Tarpley Music Co., Inc for $27,761
- Selection of Harmony Bank as the district bank depository for 2025-2027
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss personnel contracts and a potential reduction in force for the Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction. The meeting also includes decisions on prekindergarten options, instructional materials, and grant-funded math supports.
- Proposed reduction in force for the Administrative Position of Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
- Approval of Carnegie as a provider for math instruction in the amount of $200,000
- Request to continue tuition-based Prekindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of the May 3, 2025 Joint General and Special Elections Contract for Election Services
- Granting the Superintendent temporary authority to hire certified employees from March 25 to August 18, 2025
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and Federal Report Card. The board will also consider joining the Texas Smartbuy Co-op and discuss a potential reduction in force following a closed session.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), Federal Report Card and State Compensatory Education
- Possible action to join Texas Smartbuy Co-op e-procurement system
- Possible action regarding a reduction in force due to a program change
- McKinstry Infrastructure Modernization & Long-Term Planning Update
- Superintendent evaluation discussion in closed session
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-2026 school calendar, the Superintendent's contract, and the district's financial audit. The meeting includes decisions on campus improvement plans and the ordering of the May 2025 General Election.
- Purchase of 30 Mac-mini computers and 21 MacBook Pro laptops for $54,838
- Ordering of the May 2025 General Election and Notice of General Election
- Approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar
- District Financial Audit for the period ending August 31, 2024
- Approval of the 2024-2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session. The purpose of the session is to discuss and collect information regarding the Superintendent's evaluation.
- Closed session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation per Texas Government Code, Section 551.074
The board convened a special meeting and adjourned to a closed session to discuss and collect information regarding the superintendent's evaluation. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.