Kingsville ISD public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing to discuss the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). Dr. Peter Pitts is listed as the presenter for this item.
- Public hearing regarding the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially adopt contingent fee legal services agreements with Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC. The meeting also includes budget reports for September and October 2025 and the election of board officers.
- Election of Board Officers
- Budget Recap Reports/Check Registers for September and October 2025
- Proposed contingent fee legal services agreement with Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC regarding youth social media usage litigation
- LASO Cycle 4 Report
- Special Education Update
Special Meeting
The Kingsville ISD school board will hold a special meeting to discuss turnaround plans for three schools and the resignation of a principal. The board may also deliberate on legal and personnel matters in closed session.
- Discussion and possible action on turnaround plans for A.D. Harvey Elementary, N.M. Harrel Elementary, and John S. Gillett Middle School
- Discussion and possible action regarding the resignation of the Gillett Middle School principal
- Closed session to consider the resignation of a contracted employee (Gillett Principal)
- Closed session to consult with legal counsel on legal and personnel matters
- Return to open session for action on resignation and legal/personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board will discuss the results of the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election. The meeting also includes reviews of budget reports from July and August 2025 and discussions on district insurance and facility repairs.
- Canvassing of the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election
- Potential change order for H.M. King Drainage Repairs
- Selection of Agent for District Property & Casualty Insurance
- Waiver of tuition for transfer students for 2025-2026 school year
- Budget Recap Reports and Check Registers for July and August 2025
Board Workshop & Special Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and special meeting to discuss a Texas Education Agency waiver for English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and strategic planning for improvement plans. The board will also consider a tuition waiver for a transfer student and receive updates from administration. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on legal and personnel matters.
- TEA Waiver for ESL (presented by Mrs. Tanya Williams)
- Strategic Planning for TIP and TAP (presented by Dr. Joseph Welch & C&I Team)
- Waiver of Tuition for Transfer Student
- Superintendent’s Update
- Discussion and Possible Action on Legal and Personnel Matters
Special Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board will discuss several administrative and personnel matters, including school model transitions and employee pay. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on the employment of contracted personnel.
- Transition of H.M. King High School from Early College High School (ECHS) to Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH)
- LASO Grant Teacher and Principal stipends
- Supplemental pay for professional employees
- Health Insurance Terminal Liability Option with AETNA
- 2026-2027 Kleberg County Appraisal District Board Resolution
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 21, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on several proclamations, including Red Ribbon Week, School Bus Safety Week, and Veteran’s Day. The board will also discuss the 2025 Tax Roll Resolution and the Kingsville ISD Trustee Election Date. A closed session will address legal and personnel matters.
- Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2025
- Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
- Discussion and Possible Action Regarding School Bus Safety Week Proclamation
- Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the 2025 Tax Roll Resolution
- Discussion and Possible Action Regarding the Veteran’s Day Resolution 2025
Board Workshop & Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop and special meeting to discuss financial and facility updates. The board may take action on bond refunding, a joint elections contract with Kleberg County, and personnel employment.
- Bond Refunding Opportunity Series 2025
- H.M. King Drainage Repairs change order
- Joint Elections Contract with Kleberg County
- Director of School Improvement reclassification and new position
- Employment of Assistant Superintendent of Support Programs and Director of Special Education
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 will consider several 2026 employee benefit items, including medical insurance providers, premiums, and retention pay. The meeting also includes a review of the May 2025 budget recap and a discussion on purchases exceeding $50,000.
- 2026 Medical Insurance & Pharmacy Benefits Provider
- 2026 Health Insurance Premiums and Spousal Surcharge
- 2026 Employee Retention Pay
- Purchases over $50,000
- 2026-2027 Kleberg County Appraisal District Board Nominations
Special Meeting and Workshop
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and workshop to receive updates from administration, discuss personnel matters in closed session, and workshop key 2026 employee benefits including health insurance, telemedicine, and retention pay. The board will also review purchases over $50,000 and compliance with state election laws.
- Approval of T-TESS Appraisers for 2025-2026 School Year
- RFP 2025 Medical Insurance, Pharmacy Benefits & Stop Loss
- 2026 Proposed Health Insurance Premiums
- 2026 Employee Paid Telemedicine & Life Insurance
- 2026 Employee Retention Pay
Public Hearing
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 fiscal budget and the proposed tax rate. The meeting includes a period for public comments.
- Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Budget
- Proposed Tax Rate
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville ISD board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on key financial and personnel matters. Items include the proposed 2025-2026 budget, tax rate, employee compensation plans, and the hiring of a new superintendent. The board will also consider a tax ratification election for November 4, 2025.
- Approval of Budget Amendment 2024-2025 #1
- Discussion and possible action on 2025-2026 proposed budget
- Discussion and possible action on 2025 proposed tax rate and resolution
- Consideration of offer to employ new superintendent, Dr. Luz M. Martinez
- Resolution calling a tax ratification election on November 4, 2025
Special Meeting and Board Workshop
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and workshop to discuss and possibly act on policies, employee compensation, naming an interim superintendent, and administrative consulting contracts. The board will also workshop health insurance, debt defeasance, TRS surcharges, the proposed tax rate, and the 2025–2026 budget.
- Discussion and possible action on 2025–2026 employee compensation plan
- Discussion and possible action to name interim superintendent
- Discussion and possible action on administrative consulting contracts
- Workshop on 2025–2026 proposed tax rate
- Workshop on 2025–2026 proposed budget
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to interview superintendent applicants and discuss naming a lone finalist. The session includes both closed and open discussions regarding the hire of a superintendent and an administrative consultant.
- Interviews for Superintendent applicants
- Discussion and possible action to name Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Discussion and possible action to hire Administrative and Superintendent Consultant
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal and personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board will discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, including a potential voter-approval tax rate election for November 4, 2025. The board will also consider employee compensation plans and academic stipends for the upcoming school year.
- Proposed 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate public hearing date and time
- Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election for November 4, 2025
- 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan and Athletic and Academic Stipends
- Purchases over $50,000
- Federal Work-Study and Dual Enrollment agreements with Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to interview superintendent applicants in a closed session. The Board may then take action in open session to name a lone finalist for the Superintendent of Schools position.
- Interviews for Superintendent applicants
- Possible action to name a lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal and personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a notice that minutes were approved on July 22, 2025, but the content of those minutes is not present.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in closed session to interview applicants for the superintendent position and consult with legal counsel. The Board may return to open session to take action on legal and personnel matters.
- Interviews for Superintendent applicants
- Consultation with legal counsel on legal 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 July 16, 2025, Special Meeting.
Workshop
The Board of Trustees will conduct a workshop to discuss financial and personnel matters. The session includes reviews of the budget calendar, fund balances, and salary structures.
- Tax Ratification Election discussion
- PTO Audit Update
- TASB Pay Systems Review
- Discussion of large expenditures, staffing, salaries, and stipends
- Closed session regarding legal and personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville Independent School District board will meet June 24, 2025 to hear administrative updates and consider several action items, including an efficiency audit, out-of-state travel for the high school band, and amendments to the District of Innovation Plan. The board will also discuss adding an attendance compliance officer and speech-language pathologist positions.
- Efficiency audit discussion and possible action
- Out-of-state travel for H.M. King High School Band
- Coastal Bend College Dual-Credit Program MOU for 2025-2026
- District of Innovation Plan Amendment
- Memorandum of Understanding with Community Action Corporation of South Texas Head Start
Special Meeting and Workshop
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and workshop to consider rescinding the proposed non-renewal of two Chapter 21 term contracts and accepting their resignations. The board will also discuss legal and personnel matters in closed session before returning to open session. The workshop will cover budget topics including tax ratification, fund balances, health insurance, and staffing.
- Discussion and possible action to rescind non-renewal of J.C.'s Chapter 21 term contract
- Discussion and possible action to rescind non-renewal of C.S.'s Chapter 21 term contract
- Closed session for legal and personnel matters under Texas Open Meetings Act
- Workshop discussion on TASB Tax Ratification Election and Efficiency Audit
- Workshop discussion on health insurance and staffing
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the non-renewal of a Chapter 21 contract for employee B.W. This includes a closed session with legal counsel before returning to open session for possible action.
- Discussion and possible action to non-renew the term Chapter 21 contract of employee B.W.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve legal services for Nick Maddox & Associates, PLLC. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on the employment of a Principal for Harvey Elementary and an Elementary Assistant Principal.
- Possible approval of legal services for Nick Maddox & Associates, PLLC
- Employment consideration for Principal, Harvey Elementary
- Employment consideration for Assistant Principal, Elementary
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for a special meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville ISD board will meet on May 20, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several items including renewing a depository contract, approving tuition waivers for transfer students, and hiring a principal for Harvey Elementary. The board will also consider a legal services agreement related to youth social media litigation.
- Approval of depository contract renewal for 2025-2027 biennium
- Approval of waiver of tuition for transfer students
- Hiring of a contracted administrator-principal for Harvey Elementary
- Adoption of contingent fee legal services agreement for social media litigation
- Discussion of H.M. King High School drainage repairs
Special Meeting and Board Workshop
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and workshop to discuss out-of-state travel for H.M. King High School JROTC, potential donations from the American Heart Association, and grants for instructional planning. The board will also review large purchases over $50,000 and finalize the 2025-2026 instructional calendar. Closed session items include renewal of term contracts for key administrative positions and deliberation on an interim superintendent counteroffer.
- Discussion and possible action on out-of-state travel for H.M. King High School JROTC
- Possible acceptance of donation from American Heart Association (CPR Kits)
- Discussion on LASO 3 Strong Foundations Planning and Implementation Grants
- Review of purchases over $50,000
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 instructional calendar
Special Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a counteroffer for the interim superintendent. This item will be deliberated in a closed session before returning to an open session for possible action.
- Discussion and possible action regarding the Interim Superintendent Counteroffer
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Meeting
The Kingsville ISD school board will hold a special meeting to name an interim superintendent and possibly approve a law firm to conduct a superintendent search. The board may also discuss closed-session matters before returning to open session for action.
- Discussion and possible action to approve O'Hanlon Law Firm for superintendent search
- Discussion to name interim superintendent
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville ISD board will hold its regular meeting on April 16, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including the renewal of teacher and administrator contracts for the 2025-2026 school year, a proclamation recognizing Speech Therapists Week, and the superintendent's retirement. The board will also consider agreements with local organizations and updates on instructional materials.
- Renewal of probationary, term, dual, and non-certified professional contracts for teachers for 2025-2026
- Renewal of term professional and non-certified professional contracts for principals, directors, coordinators, and other administrators
- Non-renewal of probationary, term, dual, and non-certified professional contracts for teachers for 2025-2026
- Acceptance of superintendent's retirement from KISD
- Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding with Community Action Corporation of South Texas for the Facility Lease of the Kleberg Main Building
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville Independent School District board will meet on March 25, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several policy updates, a new instructional calendar, inter-district transfer agreements, and purchases over $50,000. The board will also recognize student and teacher achievements and receive updates on budget recaps and grant agreements.
- Approval of waiver of tuition for a transfer student
- First reading of Localized Policy Update 124 covering financial ethics, investments, and employee standards
- Second reading of Board Policy CDC (LOCAL) on other revenues, gifts, and solicitations
- Discussion and possible action on the 2025-2026 KISD instructional calendar
- Discussion and possible action on the interlocal student transfer and tuition agreement with Ricardo ISD for 2025-2026
The provided document is an agenda for the March 25, 2025, regular meeting. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any final votes or decisions made by the board.
Special Meeting
The Kingsville ISD Board will hold a special meeting to enter closed session for consultation with legal counsel and to conduct grievance hearings for two Level III employee grievances. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda; any action would occur in closed session.
- Closed session for consultation with school attorney and grievance hearing for DGBA (LOCAL) Level III grievance of M.H.
- Closed session for consultation with school attorney and grievance hearing for FNG (LOCAL) Level III grievance of T.R.
- Possible open-session action on personnel matters related to the above grievances
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the district's 2023-2024 financial audit and targeted improvement plans for Harrel Elementary and Gillett Middle School. Other agenda items include insurance renewals and a request for qualifications for school psychologist services.
- Financial Audit for 2023-2024
- 2024-2025 Targeted Improvement Plans for Harrel Elementary School and Gillett Middle School
- Renewal of Property, Casualty, & Active Shooter Insurances
- School Psychologist Services RFQ
- E-Rate Funding Year 2025 Category 2 Equipment Report
Public Hearing
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). Dr. Ballesteros will present the report. The meeting follows open-meetings requirements and includes procedural items like roll call and adjournment.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Presentation by Dr. Ballesteros
Workshop
The Kingsville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to review curriculum and instruction updates. The session includes discussions on data reports and student support systems.
- C&I Update (Data Report)
- C&I Update: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Property & Casualty Insurance
Regular Meeting
The Kingsville ISD school board will meet on January 23, 2025, to discuss routine items including minutes approval, proclamations, and updates. The board may take action on a litigation settlement agreement, personnel matters, and purchases over $50,000. Closed session discussions will cover proposed litigation settlements and personnel issues.
- Approval of December 3, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Possible action on litigation settlement agreement
- Discussion of purchases over $50,000
- Possible action on National School Counseling Week proclamation
- Donation discussion for H.M. King High School