Paradise ISD public meetings in 2024
13 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the 2023-24 Annual Investment Report and the District's Investment Policy. Members are also deciding on amendments to the 2024-2025 school calendar and a professional services contract.
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Professional services contract with DEAR Enterprises, LLC
- Annual review of District Investment Policy, CDA(LOCAL)
- Budget Amendment(s) for 2024-2025
- 2023-24 Annual Investment Report
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the construction of a new high school and consider a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the project. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of school board officers and a review of financial reports from September and October 2024.
- Approval of an initial Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the New High School Project
- Action on the Fiscal Year 24 Annual Financial Report (AFR)
- Adoption of 2024 HB 3 goals
- Amendment of authorized representatives and signatures at The Community Bank
- Budget amendments for 2024-2025
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Paradise ISD Safety and Security Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items and topics for discussion, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts presented. The meeting includes standard items such as introductions, public comments, and committee reviews.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Paradise Independent School District board cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2024. No decisions or discussions took place, and no action items were considered.
Regular Meeting & Training
The Board will discuss several capital projects and operational updates. Key action items include approving architect services for new facilities and purchasing school buses.
- Architect service order for New High School, New CTE Building, and New Multipurpose Athletic Facility
- Purchase of school buses
- Amended SRO Agreement with Wise County Sheriff's Office
- Acceptance of a board member's resignation
- Budget amendments for 2024-2025
Special Meeting and Workshop
The Board will take action on reorganizing school board officers and budget amendments for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also includes a workshop for discussion regarding the budget and school facilities.
- Reorganization of School Board Officers
- Budget Amendments for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Workshop on budget and School Facilities
Public Hearing
The Paradise ISD board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rates for the 2024-2025 school year. Residents may comment on the rates during the meeting. The board will not vote on the rates at this hearing.
- Proposed Maintenance and Operations tax rate: 0.6692 per $100 valuation
- Proposed Interest and Sinking tax rate: 0.42 per $100 valuation
Special Meeting
The Paradise ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to act on the 2024-25 school-year budget, set the tax rate, and cancel the uncontested trustee election. No new spending is proposed; the board will only ratify documents already prepared by staff.
- Approve the 2024-2025 school-year budget
- Adopt a resolution setting the 2024-2025 tax rate
- Cancel the School Board Trustee Election (no opposition)
- Certify unopposed trustee candidates
- Amend the 2023-2024 budget as needed
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss district improvement plans and various policy updates. The meeting includes a proposal to purchase real property and the ordering of an election for the Board of Trustees.
- Purchase of approximately 50 acres on School House Road, William Burke Survey, Abstract No. 39
- Order election for PISD Board of Trustee election on November 5, 2024
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plan Goals
- Action on property insurance and workers compensation insurance
- Second reading of TASB Policy Update 123 (LOCAL) policies
Safety and Security Committee
The Paradise ISD Safety and Security Committee is meeting to introduce new members and plan a Law Enforcement Appreciation event. The agenda also includes a closed session.
- Discussion to set date and plan Law Enforcement Appreciation event
Special Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a budget workshop to review preliminary revenue and operating budgets. Members will consider setting a public hearing for the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate for August 26, 2024.
- Proposed public hearing for 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Rate on August 26, 2024
- Consideration of Budget Amendment(s)
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 123 (LOCAL) policies
- Budget workshop covering preliminary estimated revenue and operating budget
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Safety and Security Committee will discuss summer projects, training, and evacuation visits. The meeting includes a closed session to review intruder detection audit results and an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).
- Update on summer projects and training
- Mapping Project
- Go Bags
- Off Site Evacuation visits
- Closed session regarding Intruder Detection Audit results and updated EOP
Regular Meeting
The Paradise ISD school board will hold its regular July meeting to discuss and vote on several district policies and financial matters for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also receive updates from the superintendent on energy savings, facilities, and budget preliminary values. No major decisions were made in the previous meeting minutes.
- Approve minutes of June 17, 2024 public hearing and regular meeting
- Vote on budget amendments for 2024-25
- Consider legal retainer programs with Leasor Crass, P.C. and Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
- Vote on 2024-25 cafeteria meal prices
- Select Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) for new construction and renovations