Paducah ISD public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, to consider routine consent items, receive reports, and take action on the annual audited financial statements. The board will also order a general election for May 4, 2024, to fill three at-large trustee positions, and approve election officials. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve 2022-2023 annual audited financial statements (presented by Eide Bailly, LLP)
- Order general election for May 4, 2024, for three at-large trustee positions
- Approve election judge, filing officer, and clerks for the May 2024 election
- Review and approve superintendent evaluation instrument
- Closed session for personnel matters (TGC 551.074)
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the sale of tax entity owned lots, a waiver for the 2024 summer feeding program due to transportation obstacles, and several policy updates. They will also discuss budget amendments, fund balance changes, and enter closed session for personnel and security matters.
- Sale of Tax Entity Owned Lots (list in packet)
- Waiver request for 2024 summer feeding program (transportation obstacle)
- TASB Policy Update 122 (LEGAL and LOCAL policies)
- Adopt proposed Policy EIC(LOCAL)
- De-commit and unassign fund balances (except those from Aug 30, 2023)
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine consent items, reports from administrators, and a public hearing on the state's financial integrity rating. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan and a vinyl decal for the new activity bus, then enter closed session for personnel and security matters.
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, and LEA Title IA Plan
- Consider approval of vinyl design decal for new activity bus
- Approve budget amendment(s) and accept donations
- Closed session for personnel and security matters
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly act on several items, including a $1,250 retention stipend for all full-time employees, a SAFE grant application, the sale of tax-owned lots, and a policy amendment. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and a closed executive session for personnel and security matters.
- Consider approval of $1,250 retention stipend for all full-time employees, including the 1/2 time teaching position, payable in December
- Consider allowing Superintendent to submit Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant application
- Consider approval of sale of Tax Entity Owned Lots (list in packet)
- Consider amending Policy DEC (LOCAL)
- Consider resolution to employ or accept volunteers as chaplains
Board Training
This is a board training session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda includes establishing quorum, a legislative update, and an orientation to the code, followed by adjournment. No specific actions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed.
- Board training on legislative update
- Board training on orientation to the code
Public Hearing on 2023-2024 Paducah ISD Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
The Paducah ISD Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2023-2024 fiscal school year. The meeting includes an open forum and public comment period, and is scheduled to adjourn by 5:59 PM.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Open forum for public comments
- Meeting to adjourn by 5:59 PM
Special Meeting (Budget Workshop)
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special budget workshop to discuss property values, funding lag, and a budget preview. They may authorize the superintendent to publish a proposed tax rate and consider a resolution allowing certain staff to carry concealed weapons on school grounds.
- Discussion of property values and funding lag related to FIRST Rating Indicator
- Budget preview and discussion
- Possible action to authorize superintendent to publish proposed tax rate
- Closed session on vacant elementary teaching position and security personnel
- Resolution for approved staff to carry concealed weapons to school
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with numerous action items, including approving the depository contract for 2023-2025, several 2023-2024 handbooks and manuals, and setting dates for the public hearing and annual meeting on the tax rate and budget. The board will also consider a resolution on 4-H extracurricular status and an adjunct faculty agreement. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Approve depository contract proposal for Sept 1, 2023 – Aug 31, 2025
- Approve 2023-2024 Professional Development Plan
- Approve Resolution for Extracurricular Status of Cottle County 4-H Organization
- Approve 2023-2024 adult breakfast and lunch prices
- Set date/time for Public Hearing on proposed tax rate and budget
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board will hear presentations from firms responding to RFQ #2023-01 for architect/engineering services for 2024-2025 capital improvement projects, then rank and possibly select a provider. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 ESSA Consolidated Grant, consider selling tax-owned lots, approve a workers' compensation renewal, and discuss bus repairs and renovations to 902 Goodwin Ave. Several routine consent items and personnel actions are also on the agenda.
- Rank and select architect/engineering firm for 2024-2025 capital projects (RFQ #2023-01)
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 ESSA Consolidated Grant
- Approve sale of Tax Entity Owned Lots
- Approve Claims Administrative Services workers' compensation renewal for 2023-2024
- Approve ABC Companies' estimate for VanHool activity bus repairs
Special Meeting
The Paducah ISD board is holding a special meeting to receive presentations from responders to RFQ #2023-01 for architect/engineering services for 2024-2025 capital improvement projects. They will also discuss and possibly approve an estimate from ABC Companies for repairs to the VanHool activity bus, and discuss prior approval of repairs to 902 Goodwin Ave. The board will enter closed session for personnel matters, including resignations, probationary teacher contracts, employment agreements, and an entry-level driver training trainer incentive, with possible action afterward.
- Presentations from responders to RFQ #2023-01 for Architect/Engineering Services for 2024-2025 capital projects
- Possible approval of ABC Companies' estimate for VanHool activity bus repairs
- Discussion and possible action on repairs/renovation to 902 Goodwin Ave
- Closed session on personnel: resignations, probationary teacher contracts, employment agreements, ELDT trainer incentive
- Possible action to ratify resignations and offer employment contracts
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly approve multiple purchases and contracts, including new student devices, a vehicle, stadium repairs, and other facility improvements. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, bills, and budget amendments, as well as a closed executive session for personnel and security matters.
- Sale of Tax Entity Owned Lots
- LASO Grant 'Technology Lending Initiative' quote for new student devices and ancillary equipment
- Quote for purchasing and installation of National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Grant items
- Quote for purchase of a new Chevrolet 1/2 ton Suburban
- Quotes for football stadium bleacher sandblasting/painting, repairs, goalpost replacement, and track refurbishing
Canvass of May 6, 2023 School Board Election
The Paducah ISD school board is meeting to canvass the results of the May 6, 2023 school board election. The agenda includes establishing quorum, an open forum for guests, and the official canvass of the election. The meeting is procedural and focused on certifying the election outcome.
- Canvass of Board Election held on May 6th, 2023
- Establish Quorum
- Welcome Guest/Open Forum
- Adjourn
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several administrative and operational items, including enrolling in a state lead testing program, approving a bond counsel engagement letter, and authorizing a request for qualifications for architectural/engineering services for potential 2024-2025 capital projects. The board will also handle routine consent items, hear reports, and enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including resignations and employment contracts.
- Consider enrolling in TCEQ Lead Testing in school and childcare program
- Approve McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P. bond counsel engagement letter for bond elections
- Authorize Superintendent to publish RFQ for architectural/engineering services for 2024-2025 capital projects
- Approve budget amendment(s) and accept donations
- Ratify resignations and offer employment contracts for teaching positions
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD board will hold its regular meeting on March 28, 2023, with several action items including approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, a stipend schedule, and the purchase of an activity bus. The board will also consider a resolution opposing vouchers and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approve Eide Bailly LLP as auditor for 2022-2023 financial statements
- Purchase activity bus via interlocal cooperative contract
- Approve stipend schedule for 2023-2024
- Resolution regarding vouchers and education savings accounts