Paradise ISD public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Hearing
The Paradise ISD school board is holding a public hearing to discuss the district's rating on the state's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). The agenda includes public comments and audience participation, with no other substantive items listed.
- Public hearing on Paradise ISD's FIRST financial rating
- Public comments and audience participation
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, district reports, and a consent agenda. Action items include reviewing the investment policy, approving an auditor engagement letter, adopting a new policy, and voting on a resolution to accept chaplains as volunteers per Senate Bill 763. The board will also consider amending the 2023-2024 school calendar and a TABC alcohol permit notification near school property.
- Resolution to accept chaplains as volunteers (Senate Bill 763)
- Amend 2023-2024 school calendar
- Auditor engagement letter from James E Rodgers and Company, P.C. for FY 2024
- Annual review of District's Investment Policy CDA(LOCAL)
- TABC alcohol permit notification within 1,000 feet of school property
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD school board is holding its regular meeting on November 13, 2023. The board will hear reports from principals and the superintendent, then consider action on the Fiscal Year 23 Annual Financial Report, a ballot for the Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors, and budget amendments. A public comment period is scheduled, and the board may enter closed session for legal, personnel, and other matters.
- Consider and take action on Fiscal Year 23 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
- Consider and take action on ballot for Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Consider and take action on budget amendments
- Approve minutes of previous meeting (10-23-2023)
- Public comment opportunity (30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker)
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, district reports, and several action items. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plan Goals, lease agreements for baseball/softball scoreboards and signs, and a Traffic Impact Analysis. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real property, personnel, and security matters.
- Approve 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan
- Approve Campus Improvement Plan Goals
- Approve lease agreements for baseball/softball scoreboards and signs
- Approve Traffic Impact Analysis
- Closed session under Texas Government Code (attorney, real property, personnel, security)
EISO & Team of Eight Training
The Paradise ISD board is conducting a three-hour training session focused on Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO) and Team of Eight. This training addresses requirements from SB 1566 regarding board member training in progress monitoring and accountability.
- Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO) training
- Team of Eight training session
- SB 1566 compliance training for school board members
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Paradise ISD Board with no public action items on the agenda. The board will convene, allow a 30-minute public comment period, then enter a closed session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development matters, followed by adjournment.
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.087
- No votes or decisions listed on the open agenda
Joint Meeting with City of Paradise
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees and the Paradise City Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss the district's bond projects. The agenda includes public comments, a district report on the bond projects, and open discussion between the members. No formal action is scheduled.
- Discussion of district's bond projects
- Mayor's remarks on bond projects
- District report on bond projects
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, district reports, and action on a non-business day calendar and an amendment to the District of Innovation Plan. The board will also discuss ESSER III funds and facility usage, then enter closed session for legal, personnel, and other matters.
- Approve minutes from Aug 28 and Sep 5 meetings
- Approve finance reports
- Discuss ESSER III funds report for 2024
- Discuss facility usage including daycare contract
- Vote on non-business day calendar per TPIA and HB 3033
Special Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to certify unopposed candidates and consider canceling the upcoming School Board Trustee Election. Public comment is allowed for up to 30 minutes before any action is taken.
- Certification of unopposed candidates
- Consideration of canceling the School Board Trustee Election
Public Hearing
The Paradise ISD Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the school district's budget and the proposed tax rate for 2023-2024. Public comments are invited. The proposed rates are 0.6692 per $100 for Maintenance and Operations and 0.42 per $100 for Interest and Sinking.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Proposed M&O tax rate: 0.6692 per $100
- Proposed I&S tax rate: 0.42 per $100
Special Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider budget amendments for the 2022-2023 school year, approve the 2023-2024 school year budget, and adopt a resolution setting the 2023-2024 tax rate. The agenda also includes routine items such as a call to order, invocation, and a public comment period.
- Budget amendments for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of 2023-2024 school year budget
- Resolution to set 2023-2024 tax rate
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from principals and the superintendent, including an energy savings report, facilities, budget, and board election updates. Action items include a resolution related to HB 3, an agreement with the Wise County Sheriff's Department for Student Resource Officers, and nominations for the Wise County Appraisal District Board. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and other matters.
- Consider HB 3 Resolution
- Agreement with Wise County Sheriff's Department regarding Student Resource Officers
- Nominations for Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Renewal of property and casualty insurance
- Bond projects update from LPA & Gallager
Special Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the preliminary 2023-2024 budget and consider several action items, including setting a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate, revising the school calendar, and approving electronic bids for construction proposals. The board will also consider items related to traffic impact analysis, a shared services contract, discipline coordinators, threat assessment teams, and a 4-H resolution.
- Set public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate for Aug 28, 2023 at 7:30am
- Consider action on Traffic Impact Analysis
- Revise 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approve accepting electronic bids for construction proposals
- Consider DIR Shared Services Interlocal Contract
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, public comment, and action items. Key business includes considering a preliminary 2023-2024 salary schedule and approving the recommended SHAC committee for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also receive informational updates on the bond project, A-F accountability refresh, and the annual SHAC report.
- Consider preliminary 2023-2024 salary schedule
- Approve recommended SHAC Committee for 2023-24
- 1st reading of policy update affecting 10 local policies
- Bond project update from LPA and Gallagher
- Approve minutes and financial reports
Hearing
The Paradise ISD board is meeting for a hearing to conduct a Level III grievance hearing and consider action on the grievance. The agenda also includes a closed session to consult with the district's attorney and discuss personnel or student matters. The meeting is primarily procedural, focused on the grievance process.
- Conduct Level III Grievance Hearing
- Consider and take action regarding Level III Grievance
- Closed meeting for legal advice on grievance process
- Closed meeting to hear complaint against officer/employee
- Closed meeting to deliberate student matter
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes district reports, public comment, and several action items, including revising a policy, adopting a Narcan protocol, approving budget amendments, amending a construction contract, and authorizing the issuance of school building bonds. The board will also consider employment contracts and enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Consider and take action on issuance of Paradise ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Consider and take action to amend contract with Paragon Construction regarding tennis courts
- Consider and take action to grant Superintendent authority to purchase a vehicle
- Consider and take action regarding Paradise ISD's Narcan Protocol
- Consider and take action to revise policy FD(Local)
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports, plus action items on the 2023-24 school calendar, investment policy review, and appointments for insurance and banking authority. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and property matters.
- Consider 2023-24 school calendar
- Annual review of district investment policy (CDA(LOCAL))
- Appoint Will Brewer to bind insurance coverage
- Resolution amending authorized representatives for Texas Local Government Investment Pool
- MOU with TCHATT Virtual Counseling
Special Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss school facilities and then enter a closed session covering legal, real property, gifts, personnel, security, and employee complaints. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.
- Discussion related to school facilities
- Closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082
- Public comment opportunity with 3-minute individual limits