Kennedale Independent School District public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District board will meet December 18, 2025 to consider approval of the 2025–2026 professional development plan and proposed changes to the District of Innovation plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, financial reports, and updates on bond construction, library services, and the gifted-and-talented program.
- Approval of 2025–2026 Professional Development Plan
- Consideration of changes to District of Innovation Plan
- Second reading of TASB Update 126 policy update
- Interlocal agreement for Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Co-Op (Child Nutrition)
- Bond construction update presentation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and consider several operational approvals, including school improvement plans and facility projects. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a Targeted Improvement Plan for James F. Delaney Elementary.
- Approval of 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan (DIP) and Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs)
- Discussion of Kennedale High School security fencing project related to the 2023 Bond
- Consideration of a change order for E3 Design-Build Services contract for Kennedale HS Kitchen
- Purchase of cafeteria furniture for Delaney Elementary
- Public hearing for Targeted Improvement Plan at James F. Delaney Elementary
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board will hold a special meeting to conduct routine procedural items and enter a closed session to review the superintendent’s annual goals under Texas Government Code 551.074. No public votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's annual goals. This specific item will be addressed in a closed session.
- Annual goals for superintendent (Closed Session)
The provided document contains only administrative system notifications and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District board will meet on October 20, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial statements, and discussing a contract extension for the district’s bank depository. The board will also hear updates on construction projects, bilingual programs, and district improvement plans.
- Consider extending bank depository contract (action item)
- First reading of TASB Update 126 for 2025–2026 improvement plans
- Public hearing on Texas School FIRST Report
- Annual Bilingual and ESL Program Evaluation review
- 2023 Bond Construction Update presentation
The provided minutes for the October 20, 2025, regular meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to evaluate the Superintendent. The board will discuss and consider possible action regarding the Superintendent's evaluation and the extension or modification of their contract.
- Superintendent's evaluation and possible contract extension or modification
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District board will hold its regular September 18, 2025 meeting to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial statements, and renewing a legal services retainer. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Approve August 26 Special Meeting Minutes - Budget
- Approve August 26 Special Meeting Minutes - Team of Eight
- Approve August 28 Regular Meeting Minutes
- Approve Communities in Schools MOU for 2025-2026
- Renew Walsh Gallegos legal retainer
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and consider the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget and the corresponding tax rate resolution. Additionally, the body will review the finalized 2024-2025 amended budget and various district policies.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Resolution for the 2025-2026 Tax Rate
- Finalized 2024-2025 Amended Budget (General Fund, Debt Service, and Child Nutrition)
- Purchase orders over $50,000 for Carnegie and Engage2Learn
- Purchase of library furniture
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and tax rate for 2025-2026.
- Public hearing on budget and tax rate
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. There are no records of actions, votes, or decisions made during the August 26, 2025, Special Meeting.
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to conduct Team of Eight training. This specific item is scheduled as a closed session per Texas Government Code 551.071.
- Team of Eight Training (Closed Session)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board will discuss the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and cell phone policies. The meeting includes updates on bond construction and the district budget. A closed session will be held to discuss declaring 50 acres of real property as surplus for sale.
- Proposed sale of approximately 50 acres of real property at 5451 W. Sublett Road, Arlington, TX
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Discussion of HB 1481 regarding cell phone policy and discipline guidelines
- Consideration of SB 401 regarding non-enrolled students in UIL activities
- Review of the JJAEP Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD school board will meet to discuss and vote on three construction-related items: an additive change order for the high school addition and renovations project, a deductive change order for James F. Delaney Elementary renovations, and an interlocal agreement with the City of Arlington for a new sidewalk and crosswalk near the high school. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Approve additive change order for KISD High School additions and renovations with ABG (GMP contract)
- Approve deductive change order for James F. Delaney Elementary renovations with ABG
- Approve interlocal agreement with City of Arlington for KHS sidewalk and crosswalk project
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District Board will discuss and consider the 2025-2026 compensation plan and a spending plan for the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The meeting also includes updates on the district budget, construction, and House Bill 1481.
- Discussion and consideration of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Discussion and consideration of Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan
- Discussion and consideration of attendance waivers
- Informational update on 2025-2026 Budget
- Closed session regarding a Level III parent grievance and real property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider furniture purchases related to the 2023 Bond. The discussion includes quotes for Delaney, Patterson, the Junior High, and the High School.
- Discussion and consideration of furniture purchases related to the 2023 Bond
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District will hold a special meeting to consider Monday and afterschool childcare options for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also discuss the funding for Monday childcare services.
- Discussion of Monday and afterschool childcare options for 2025-2026
- Discussion of funding for Monday childcare for 2025-2026
- Review of proposals from Clayton Youth Enrichment, IZONE, TCK, and Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is a closed-session workshop for board self-evaluation.
- Workshop for Board Self Evaluation (Closed Session)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The board will reorganize its officers and finalize election certificates from May 3. Members will also discuss several district contracts and technology purchases, including a copier contract and network infrastructure.
- Purchase orders exceeding $50,000
- Copier contract for the district
- Purchase of Chromebook charging carts and Promethean Boards
- Purchase of additional network infrastructure
- Bluebonnet Pilot Program for Spanish language math
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board will meet to certify the official results of the May 3, 2025 trustee election for Places 4 and 5 and the district’s bond election. The meeting is a formal canvassing of votes and declaration of results; no new decisions are scheduled.
- Canvassing and declaring trustee election results for Places 4 and 5
- Canvassing and approving bond election results
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 consider approving the adoption of instructional materials and the certification of provision for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes a review of an OER transition plan and a closed session regarding intruder detection audit findings at Kennedale High School.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Instructional Materials
- Approval of 2025-2026 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
- Approval of OER Transition Plan
- Discussion on the sale of certain district properties
- Closed session on Kennedale High School intruder detection audit findings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Board will review presentations from four childcare providers for informational purposes. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss and consider the Superintendent's evaluation instrument.
- Childcare presentations from Clayton Youth Enrichment, Imagination Zone, Tarrant County Kids, and YMCA
- Discussion and consideration of Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD Board will discuss several construction projects and financial authorizations. The meeting includes a review of voter information documents for an upcoming bond election on May 3, 2025.
- Voter information documents for the May 3, 2025 Bond Election
- Authers Building Group Amendment #1 for R.F. Patterson Elementary
- KJHS roof drains and KHS sidewalk and crosswalk projects related to the 2023 Bond
- Addition of authorized representatives for district investment pools
- Closed session regarding Kennedale High School intruder detection audit findings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kennedale ISD board will meet on February 26, 2025 to act on several items, including adopting the 2025–2026 school calendar and a resolution to accept donations for the after-prom event. Routine business such as approving minutes, purchase orders, and financial statements is also on the consent agenda.
- Second reading and adoption of 2025–2026 school calendar
- Vote on after-prom donation resolution
- Renewal of auditor’s services for FY25 single audit
- Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for Patterson Elementary construction
- TASB Update 124 second reading
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kennedale Independent School District Board will meet to discuss and consider a potential bond election. The meeting includes the consideration of an order to call the election and reviews of specific project assessments and budgets.
- Discussion and consideration of an Order to Call Bond Election
- Review of HS PAC Assessment and Budget
- Review of JHS Track and Field Assessment and Budget
- Review of Admin Complex Assessment and Budget
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider ordering the May 3, 2025 school board election and a nonbusiness day calendar for Public Information Act requests. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the annual TAPR and a first reading of policy updates.
- Order the May 3, 2025 School Board Election
- Public hearing to discuss the Kennedale ISD Annual TAPR
- Discussion of Nonbusiness Day Calendar for PIA Requests
- First reading of Update 124 regarding local policies on fiscal management, intellectual property, and employee conduct
- Bond construction update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Board will discuss and consider a server upgrade and a financial audit. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Discussion and consideration of server upgrade (Dell AX760, Supermicro SYS-621H-TN12R, and HPE DL380 Gen11 options)
- Financial Audit (FY24 AFR Final)
- Closed session for personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.