Paducah ISD public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Paducah Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2025. The most consequential item is a vote on the 2024-2025 Annual Audited Financial Statements prepared by Eide Bailly, LLP. The board will also discuss municipal financing with Live Oak Financial, facility improvements with Gallagher Construction, and potential grant submissions.
- Vote on approval of 2024-2025 Annual Audited Financial Statements
- Discussion with Live Oak Financial regarding Municipal Services Financing
- Discussion with Gallagher Construction regarding facility improvements
- Consideration to approve submission of TEA Summer CTE Grant
- Consideration to approve submission of Jobs for Every Texan (JET) Grant
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the December 18, 2025, meeting, including financial reports and grant applications. However, the document does not record any specific votes, approvals, or final decisions made on these items.
Fall Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The committee will discuss several safety audits and district vulnerability assessments. The meeting includes a closed session regarding security personnel and devices. The body may approve recommendations for the PISD Board of Trustees.
- Annual review of the Emergency Operations Plan
- District Vulnerability Assessment discussion
- Intruder Detection Audit discussion
- Review of weekly door sweeps
- Three-Year Audit discussion
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD school board will meet November 10, 2025 to consider updates to local policies recommended by TASB, approve a new CIPA Internet Safety Policy, and discuss a summer feeding program waiver. The board will also hear reports from district leadership and receive a presentation from Live Oak Public Finance.
- Approve TASB Policy Update 126 (LOCAL) policies
- Approve CIPA Internet Safety Policy
- Approve Municipal Advisory Agreement with Live Oak Public Finance
- Approve budget amendment(s)
- Consider summer feeding program waiver due to transportation obstacles
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Paducah Independent School District board meets to discuss and possibly act on roof replacement bids, district improvement and Title IA plans, and a state financial rating hearing. Routine items include approving minutes, bills, donations, and board appointments.
- Rank Roof Replacement Bids
- Approve 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan
- Approve 2025-2026 LEA Title IA Plan
- Public Hearing: Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST Rating)
- Appoint two Cottle County Appraisal District Board of Directors
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD board will meet September 17, 2025 to discuss routine consent items, review a facilities master plan, and take action on a roofing claim project and a compact tractor quote. The board may also adopt a resolution on the investment program and appoint members to the facilities planning committee.
- Approve bills and credit card statement
- Approve budget amendment(s)
- Consider roof system types for roofing claim project bidding
- Approve quote for a compact Tractor
- Adopt Resolution of the Board Regarding Review of the Investment Program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2025-2026 PADUCAH ISD PROPOSED BUDGET AND Proposed TAX RATE
The board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal school year.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 tax rate
The provided minutes for the August 21, 2025, public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
ANNUAL MEETING TO ADOPT THE PADUCAH ISD BUDGET AND SET A TAX RATE/Regular Meeting
The Paducah Independent School District board will meet to adopt the 2025-2026 school-year budget, approve the Truth In Taxation Appendix, and set the tax rate. The agenda also includes routine approvals, a roofing project presentation, fundraising requests, and adult meal price adjustments.
- Adopt 2025-2026 budget
- Approve Truth In Taxation Appendix to the Budget
- Set 2025-2026 tax rate
- Approve adult breakfast at $3.50 and lunch at $5.25
- Approve fundraising requests for 2025-2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Summer Safety and Security Meeting
The Paducah Independent School District board meets to review emergency plans, security audits, and safety program data. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda focuses on reports and updates from district safety committees.
- Review of Basic Emergency Operations Plan and Standard Operating Procedures
- Intruder Detection Audit results from April 22, 2025
- Weekly door inspection findings to Safety and Security Committee
- Safe and Supportive Schools Program data from prior school year
- 3-Year Safety Audit presentation
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop and consider actions regarding the 2025-2026 school year tax rate and budget. The meeting includes discussions on property values, funding lags, and the scheduling of a public hearing.
- Proposed $1,250.00 retention incentive for all full-time employees
- Proposed Professional Services Agreement with Armko Industries, Inc.
- Approval of adult breakfast and lunch prices for 2025-2026
- Proposed revisions to Policy DHE (Employee Standards of Conduct) and Policy CKED (Security Personnel)
- Setting dates for the tax rate public hearing and budget adoption meeting (recommended 8/21/25)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss strategic facility planning with Gallagher Construction and consider approvals for 2025-2026 student, employee, and athletic handbooks. The board is also determining the dates for public hearings regarding the upcoming school year's budget and tax rate.
- Proposed 2025-2026 adult breakfast and lunch prices
- Approval of a quote for a compact tractor
- Establishment of a School Library Advisory Council
- PCAT (INSURICA) Property and Casualty Coverage Interlocal Agreement Proposal
- Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Cielo Farley
The provided document is an agenda for the July 21, 2025, regular meeting. It lists items for consideration, including school handbooks and budget hearings, but does not record any votes or final outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD board will meet to discuss and vote on several key items including revisions to school policies, a new school calendar, facility planning with Gallagher Construction, and interlocal agreements. The board will also hear public comments on the 2025-2026 ESSA Consolidated Grant and consider opting out of UIL home school participation due to state law changes.
- Approve revisions to Local Policies FD and FM regarding students 'not enrolled'
- Approve entering into Lubbock Regional Day School Program For The Deaf Shared Services Arrangement Interlocal Agreement
- Authorize Superintendent to execute worker's compensation renewal with Claims Administrative Service (CAS) for five years
- Approve Gallagher Construction as facilities Program Manager for potential bond projects
- Consider opting out of allowing home school participation in UIL activities due to Senate Bill 401
Regular Meeting
The board will review the district's Basic Emergency Operations Plan and reports from recent security audits. The meeting includes a discussion on interior door emergency safety locks and potential security recommendations for the Board of Trustees.
- Review of Paducah ISD Basic Emergency Operations Plan
- Report on April 22, 2025 Intruder Detection Audit
- Report on District Vulnerability Assessment from 9/9/2025
- Report on weekly door inspections
- Comparison of interior door emergency safety locks
Regular Meeting
The Paducah Independent School District board will hold its regular May 20 meeting, including swearing in newly elected trustees and reorganizing the board. Members will also discuss capital financing with Hilltop Securities Inc., review a facility needs assessment, and consider selling tax entity-owned lots, approving grants, and hiring staff.
- Seating of newly elected Board of Trustee Members with Oath of Office
- Capital financing discussion with Hilltop Securities Inc. (Erick Macha)
- Facility needs assessment discussion
- Consideration to approve sale of Tax Entity Owned Lots
- Consideration to approve quotes for JET Grant Budget purchases and SAFE Cycle II Grant interior safety door locks
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-2026 school calendar and the ratification of the Allotment and TEKS Certification Form. The meeting includes decisions on teacher contracts, employment agreements, and various campus program approvals.
- Proposed 2025-2026 school calendar
- Estimate to replace the roof screen on the main campus building
- Quote for JET Grant purchases
- Settlement and licensing agreement for the "Dragon in the P" image
- Extension of depository contract for district funds
Regular Meeting
The Paducah ISD school board will meet March 17, 2025 to vote on hiring Eide Bailly LLP as the district’s auditor for the 2024–2025 school year, approve policy updates recommended by TASB, and consider amendments to the 2024–2025 school calendar. The board will also discuss principal compensation, resignations, and a settlement regarding the district’s use of the 'Dragon in the P' mascot image.
- Hire Eide Bailly LLP to audit 2024–2025 financial statements
- Approve TASB Policy Update 124 with LOCAL policy changes
- Amend 2024–2025 school calendar (move PD day from April 4 to April 11)
- Approve proposed 2025–2026 stipend schedule
- Ratify resignations and consider term/probationary teacher contract renewals
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss canceling the May 3, 2025, School Board of Trustee Election due to unopposed candidates. Other business includes a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report and potential grant applications for LED lighting.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Possible cancellation of May 3, 2025, School Board of Trustee Election
- Proposed 2024-2025 State and Federal Grant Administrative Procedures Manual
- Application for SECO LED lighting grant with Excel Energy Group
- Participation in Nortex RPC Mitigation Action Plan Update (HMAP) for Cottle County
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider ordering a General Election for May 3, 2025, to elect two At-Large positions. The board will also discuss the Superintendent's contract extension and evaluation, and review several grant applications.
- Order General Election for May 3, 2025, for two At-Large Board of Trustee positions
- Appointment of election judge, filing officer, early voting clerks, and voting day clerks
- Approval of the Proposed 2025 Local Wellness Plan
- Grant applications for Jobs and Education for Texans (JET), Summer Career and Technical Education, and the Titus Foundation
- Possible one-year extension and approval of the Superintendent's contract