Kemp Independent School District public meetings in 2025
21 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss several operational approvals. The board is considering actions regarding a previous audit, facility completion, and employee compensation during emergency closures.
- Approval of the audit presented at the November Board Meeting
- Approval of the completion of the Ag Barn
- Approval of library book list purchases
- Resolution for district employee compensation during emergency closures
- Approval of November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD board will meet November 17, 2025 to vote on approving the 2024-2025 financial audit, adopt policy updates, and select candidates for two county appraisal district boards. The board will also deliberate on a targeted improvement plan for Junior High and consider proposed termination of a professional term contract during executive session.
- Approve 2024-2025 District Financial Audit presented by Eide Bailly
- Adopt Policy Update 126 covering multiple LOCAL policies
- Select candidate for Kaufman County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Select candidate for Henderson County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Approve targeted improvement plan for Junior High
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially adopt House Bill 3 goals for Early Childhood Literacy, Early Childhood Math, and College Career and Military Readiness. The district is also providing public notice of its intent to apply for two federal grants.
- Adoption of House Bill 3 goals for Early Childhood Literacy, Early Childhood Math, and College Career and Military Readiness
- Grant application: BJA FY25 Body-Worn Camera Policy & Implementation Program
- Grant application: TCEQ Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board will meet in a special session to deliberate and possibly approve an interlocal agreement with a Texas joint self-insurance fund and a comprehensive insurance coverage policy covering property, liability, cybersecurity, and more. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Approve interlocal agreement with Texas Political Subdivisions Property/Casualty joint self-insurance fund
- Approve Insurance Coverage Policy including property, liability, educator's legal liability, auto, crime, cybersecurity, and workplace violence/stalking threat
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 20, 2025, to conduct routine business including recognizing student achievements, approving financial reports, and discussing out-of-state travel for the band. The board may also vote on purchasing a bus and tractor, amending the budget, and adopting a new insurance coverage policy.
- Approve purchase of a bus and tractor from fund balance
- Vote on out-of-state travel for the band
- Consider budget amendments
- Adopt new insurance coverage policy (property, liability, cybersecurity, and more)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District board will meet to discuss and possibly vote on several items, including accepting electronic bids for future construction projects, purchasing property from fund balance, and approving budget amendments. The board will also review policy updates and consider an interlocal agreement for the Region VII purchasing cooperative.
- Approve electronic bids for future Kemp ISD construction projects and amend policy CVA local
- Final approval of property purchase from fund balance
- August budget amendments
- Review of investment program resolution
- Region VII purchasing cooperative interlocal agreement for 2025-2026 school year
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly vote on setting the 2025-2026 school tax rate, approving the student handbook, and other policy matters. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed executive session.
- Approve 2025-2026 school tax rate resolution
- Approve 2025-2026 student handbook
- Approve Resolution of Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement
- Approve 2025-2026 appraisal calendar
- Approve unemployment insurance coverage policy
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to deliberate and possibly approve issuing up to $25 million in unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2025, and levying a tax for repayment. They will also consider delegating authority to the superintendent to negotiate real estate purchases subject to final board approval.
- Possible approval of $25M+ in Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025
- Levy of annual ad valorem tax for bond repayment
- Delegation of authority to superintendent for real property purchase negotiations
- Execution of purchase contract and paying agent/registrar agreements
- Preparation of official statement for bond issuance
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss approvals for the 2025-2026 school year, including compensation plans, handbooks, and student insurance. The board will also consider resolutions regarding the architect and procurement for the 2025 Ag Shop Project.
- Proposed pre-k tuition rate of $300
- Resolutions for the 2025 Ag Shop Project regarding architect selection and procurement
- 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Workers' Compensation Plan renewal with CAS Claims Administrative Services, Inc
- July Budget Amendment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
The Kemp ISD board will meet in a special session to deliberate and possibly approve roof repairs and up to $175,000 in drainage and sidewalk fixes. They may also consider an additional June budget amendment. The meeting includes an executive session before reconvening for open votes.
- Approve roof repairs paid from fund balance and reimbursed with bond funds
- Approve up to $175,000 for drainage and sidewalk repairs district-wide
- Consider additional June budget amendment
The provided minutes for the June 26, 2025 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2025-26 budget and tax rate. The board may also vote on standard operating procedures, signature authority changes, budget amendments, debt defeasance, and new hires.
- Public hearing on 2025-26 budget and proposed tax rate
- Possible vote to approve 2025-26 budget
- Possible vote to adopt signature authority changes for financial accounts at Harmony Bank of Kemp
- Possible vote to approve June budget amendments
- Possible vote to direct debt defeasance for outstanding district obligations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will meet May 19, 2025 to consider routine recognitions, public comments, and several action items. The most consequential decisions involve filling a vacant trustee seat, purchasing a new school bus for $130,000, and adopting a construction delivery method for 2025 bond projects.
- Appoint a trustee to fill Place 2 vacancy
- Purchase a new school bus for $130,000
- Adopt construction delivery method for 2025 bond projects
- Approve Bluebonnet Math instructional materials ($71,000 + shipping)
- Consider May budget amendment
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on approving the election returns from the May 3, 2025, bond election.
- Canvassing of May 3, 2025, bond election returns
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on three key items: accepting a board member resignation, canvassing results from the May 3 bond election, and approving new hire contracts. The meeting also includes a budget workshop and an executive session for personnel-related discussions.
- Deliberate and take action on accepting a board member resignation
- Approve and adopt an order canvassing the May 3, 2025 bond election results
- Approve contract recommendations for new hires
The provided minutes for the May 8, 2025 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational headers.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD board will meet April 21 to recognize student achievers, receive routine financial reports, and vote on hiring an outside auditor and creating two new executive director positions. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Approve audit services contract with Eide Bailly LLP
- Extend depository contract via board resolution
- Create Executive Director of Counseling Services and Executive Director of Extra-Curricular Activities positions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss school operations, including instructional materials for 2025-2026 and teacher incentives. The board may take action on budget amendments and administrative contracts.
- Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2025-2026
- Teacher Incentive Allotment
- Budget Amendment
- Administrative Contracts
- Personnel deliberations in Executive Session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss canceling the May 3, 2025, election due to unopposed candidates. The meeting also includes public hearings on academic performance and a junior high improvement plan.
- Cancellation of the May 3, 2025, School Board of Trustee Election
- Purchase of $52,889 for Intermediate school intercom and paging equipment from Universal Time
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Public hearing on Junior High Targeted Improvement Plan
- Approval of 2025-2026 District Calendar
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to discuss and potentially take action regarding the Athletic Handbook. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session.
- Deliberation and possible action on the Athletic Handbook
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially take action on calling a bond election and financing 2025 Bond Projects. The board is also considering the appointment of specialized legal counsel to manage the issuance of public securities.
- Possible action to call a bond election within the District
- Possible approval of Powell Law Group, LLP and Frost Brown Todd, LLP as Co-Bond Counsel
- Possible adoption of a resolution to reimburse costs for 2025 Bond Projects
- Executive session to consult with an attorney regarding bond counsel and the potential election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Kemp ISD Board of Trustees will discuss ordering a general election for board seats and applying for a JET Grant for nursing equipment. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Facility Planning Committee and updates to local policies.
- Ordering a general Board of Election for May 3, 2025, for Place 5, Place 6, and Place 7
- Application for the JET Grant for Certified Nursing Assistant program equipment with a 5% district fund match
- Adoption of TASB Localized Policy Update 124 affecting eight local policies
- Presentation by the Kemp ISD Facility Planning Committee
- Approval of Tax Collection and Quarterly Investment reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Kemp Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the superintendent’s summative evaluation and a term contract extension. The board will first meet in executive session to deliberate on personnel matters, then reconvene in open session for potential action on the superintendent’s contract.
- Consideration and possible action on the superintendent’s summative evaluation and extension of term contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.