Pineywoods Community Academy public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will review financial reports and discuss district improvement plans. The body will also consider a contract with Red Tree Investments and receive updates on enrollment and construction.
- Approval of 2025-2026 District & Campus Improvement Plans
- Approval of contract with Red Tree Investments
- Review of Spring 2026 tuition, books, and fees for Angelina College / ETCC / Legends
- Monthly financial reports for November and December
- Update on bond funds and use of newly acquired property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will hold its regular meeting on October 27, 2025, to discuss routine operations, recognize students and staff, and vote on policy updates. The board will also consider approving a $155,000 allocation for a new canopy and parent drop-off/pick-up area at the elementary and middle school entrances.
- Approval of $155,000 for new canopy and parent drop-off/pick-up area at elementary and middle school entrances
- Adoption of policies PG-3.509 (Student & Parent Complaints) and PG-4.208 (Employee Complaints and Grievances)
- Addition of a paraprofessional position at the middle school campus
- 2025-2026 District & Campus Improvement Plans presentation
- Monthly financial reports and budget amendment review
The provided document is an agenda or a skeleton of minutes that lists items for discussion and possible action, but it does not record any votes, decisions, or final outcomes. No substantive actions were documented as decided.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will discuss the adoption of policies regarding the prohibition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and instructional requirements. The board will also review financial reports and consider several administrative approvals.
- Adoption of Board Policies PG-4.212 (Prohibition of DEI) and PG-4.213 (Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions)
- Texas Public Charter School Association Membership Renewal: $15,412.00
- Approval of OnRamps Stipend
- Approval of Depository Bid for Cadence Bank
- Personnel action for Jesse Livin to transition from Substitute Teacher to Teacher
The board met to discuss the adoption of policies regarding the prohibition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and instructional requirements. Other agenda items included a membership renewal for the Texas Public Charter School Association and personnel transitions. The provided minutes list items for possible action but do not record final vote tallies or formal approval outcomes.
- Proposed adoption of Board Policy PG-4.212 (Prohibition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
- Proposed adoption of Board Policy PG-4.213 (Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions)
- Proposed Texas Public Charter School Association membership renewal of $15,412.00
- Proposed approval of OnRamps Stipend
- Proposed approval of Depository Bid for Cadence Bank
- Proposed approval of Investment CD
- Proposed transition of Jesse Livin from Substitute Teacher to Teacher
Regular Board Meeting
The board will meet to adopt the 2025-26 budget and a final budget amendment. The agenda includes several equipment purchases and the adoption of 10 board policies covering student health, security, and instructional requirements.
- Adoption of 2025-26 Proposed Budget
- Purchase of new bus from Longhorn Bus Sales, not to exceed $180,000
- Purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Suburban for $60,631
- Fire alarm system replacement at Dr. Sarah Strinden Elementary for $27,995
- Adoption of 10 board policies, including prohibition of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (PG-4.212)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of software interface elements and system maintenance notices.
Budget Workshop
The board will discuss the budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel, legal matters, real property, student information, and safety and security.
- Discussion of Budget for 2025-2026 School Year
- Executive session on professional personnel
- Executive session on attorney consultation
- Executive session on real property
- Executive session on safety and security
The board held a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 school year budget. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in these minutes.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will review operational documents for the 2025-2026 school year, including the employee handbook and student code of conduct. The board will also consider policies regarding a cell phone ban and the 2025-2026 compensation plan.
- ESC Region 7 E-agreement amendment for Board Support Services: $6,500 increase (new total $64,691.80)
- Board policy to address HB 1481 (Cell Phone Ban)
- 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Board resolution for the acquisition of real property
- Selection of E-Rate Central as FCC E-Rate Program consulting firm
The board met for a regular meeting and approved the minutes from July. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved July minutes
Special Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will hold a special meeting to discuss possible approval of vendors for capital improvement projects and review superintendent recommendations on hiring or dismissal of professional staff. The meeting includes an executive session covering personnel, legal consultation, real property, student privacy, and safety topics.
- Discussion and possible approval of vendors for capital improvement projects
- Consideration of superintendent recommendations for hiring/dismissal of principals, faculty, and staff
- Executive session on attorney consultation, real property, student privacy, and safety & security
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board meets June 9, 2025 to hear the superintendent’s report, receive financial updates, and take action on several items including revisions to the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 academic calendars and approval of bond-fund expenditures. The board will also discuss and possibly approve a supplemental school marshal program during an executive session.
- Consideration and Approval of Revisions to the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 Academic Calendars
- Approve Use of Bond Funds
- Board Resolution to Implement Supplemental School Marshal Program
- 2024-2025 Insurance Proposals
- Memorandum of Agreement with Angelina College
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy school board will hold its regular May meeting, featuring recognition ceremonies, a financial report, and votes on two bond-funded projects: asbestos abatement and demolition of a house at 126 Zeagler Ave. The board will also discuss revisions to the Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan and the transition to open educational resources.
- Asbestos abatement (ERI) — $42,153 from bond funds
- Demolition of demo house at 126 Zeagler Ave, driveway removal, and topsoil application — $9,980 from bond funds
- TIA Spending Plan Revision
- Bluebonnet OER Transition Plan
- Accept donation from DEO Sports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will discuss enrollment, pre-K registration, and TIA spending plan changes. The body will also consider approvals for Booster Club guidelines and the employment of a middle school principal.
- Angelina College Summer 2025 Tuition and Fees: $18,000
- Employment of a middle school principal
- Approval of Booster Club Operating Guidelines
- Reclassification of one ECHS para-professional position to an ECHS teaching position
- Resolution to delegate hiring authority to the superintendent through August 15, 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will discuss the 2026-2027 academic calendar and the selection of an architecture firm for future renovations. The body will also review financial reports and potential actions regarding school safety and curriculum.
- FiveStones Safety silent panic alert technology: $129,800
- Selection of architecture firm for PCA future renovation and expansion
- Adoption of 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
- Acceptance of donations from Donors Choose and Chick-Fil-A
- Request to apply for Optional Flexible School Day Program
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Workshop
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board held a workshop on February 25, 2025, featuring presentations on safety and security by FiveStones Safety and facility planning recommendations from the Facility Planning Committee. No formal decisions were listed in the agenda.
- FiveStones Safety Presentation by Steve Rayburn & Dr. Damon Adams
- Facility Planning Committee Recommendations by Steve Rayburn & Dr. Damon Adams
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will meet on February 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items including a $11,637 grant for the STOPit anonymous reporting system, a potential land sale of a 14-acre tract, and approval of an investment policy and engagement letter with Partner Capital Advisors. The board will also review district enrollment changes, financial reports, and academic calendars.
- Approve $11,637 STOPit Anonymous Reporting Grant
- Approve donation for House Games
- Approve Engagement Letter with Partner Capital Advisors
- Approve Investment Policy
- Potential sale of 14-acre Longoria J. A. Tract (ABS 0024)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Board Meeting
The Pineywoods Community Academy Board will hold its regular meeting on January 13, 2025. The board will review financial reports, discuss facilities and enrollment updates, and hear a presentation on a new high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) math curriculum for possible adoption. The meeting also includes recognition of a welding certificate recipient and a school board appreciation moment.
- Adoption of HQIM Math Curriculum
- District Climate and Culture study, cost not to exceed $3,000.00
- Consideration to reclassify Director of Schools to Superintendent of Schools
- Annual Financial Audit presentation
- 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) review
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.