Sweeny ISD public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). Members will also consider approvals for bond-related payments, budget amendments, and purchases exceeding $50,000.
- Public hearing on Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
- Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Approval of Bond Issue Accounts Payable Fund 619 and Fund 624
- Approval of Bond Construction Invoices and Budget Amendments
- Possible action on TEA Docket No. 061-SE-1025 regarding a special education student
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review STAAR data and bond updates. They are deciding on the District Improvement Plan, high school library books, and out-of-state travel for choir students. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel and the hiring of a Director of Child Nutrition.
- Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Approval of 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll
- Approval of budget amendments
- Approval of Bond Issue Accounts Payable Fund 619 and Fund 624
- Hiring of Director of Child Nutrition
CANCELED Regular Meeting Cancelled
The regular meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only the items that would have been discussed or decided had the meeting occurred.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review bond issue accounts payable and construction invoices. The meeting includes decisions on several memorandums of understanding and a review of federal and special programs.
- Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Dual Credit Agreement with Brazosport College
- MOU with Bay Area Council on Drugs and Alcohol (BACODA)
- MOU for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program 2025-2026
- Discussion of stipends and changes to Policy CDC (LOCAL)
Special Meeting - Budget Hearing
The Sweeny ISD board will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget and consider adopting it along with setting the district’s 2025 tax rate.
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget
- Consider adoption of the 2025-2026 Sweeny ISD budget
- Consider setting the 2025 Sweeny ISD tax rate
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the 2025-2026 budget and consider proposing a 2025 tax rate. The meeting includes discussions on teacher and staff compensation plans, bond project updates, and facility repairs.
- Proposed 2025 tax rate and scheduling of a public hearing for the 2025-2026 budget
- Updated 2025-2026 Compensation Plan for teacher and support staff retention
- Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Action on RFP 2025.01 for Sweeny High School Serving Line
- HVAC issues for the Board Room and Old Gym
Special Meeting - AMENDED
The board will discuss and consider the hiring of a High School Principal. Other agenda items include district banking and facility maintenance.
- Hiring of High School Principal
- HVAC replacement at High School Old Gym
- Opening District Bank Account
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2025, to receive updates on bond construction, the 2025-26 budget, fuel tank status, and a Medicaid appeal. The board will also vote on routine financial approvals, policy updates, meal pricing, and employee compensation.
- Consider Board Approval of Bond Construction Invoices
- Consider Board Approval of Budget Amendments for FY 2025-2026
- Discuss and Consider Meal Pricing for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Discuss and Consider Increase to District Contribution for Employee Health Insurance
- Discuss, Consider and Take Action for TASB Policy Updates 124 and 125
Special Meeting
The board will consider emergency repairs to the Operations Department fuel tank system. The meeting also includes executive sessions and potential action regarding the search for a new superintendent and a construction manager.
- Emergency repairs to the fuel tank system at the Operations Department
- Superintendent search update and related legal consultation
- Construction manager search update and related legal consultation
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny ISD board will meet June 10 to approve minutes from prior meetings, bond-related invoices, budget amendments, and a depository contract extension with First State Bank. They will also hear updates on the 2024 bond, budget status, and receive routine financial reports.
- Approve minutes from May 12 and May 19 meetings
- Approve bond construction invoices (Funds 619 and 624)
- Approve purchases exceeding $50,000
- Renew depository contract with First State Bank
- Consider electricity MOU for district energy needs
Special Meeting
The Board will meet to discuss and take possible action on the resignation of the superintendent and the hiring of an interim replacement. The meeting includes an executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters.
- Possible action on acceptance of Superintendent resignation
- Possible hiring of Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C. for superintendent search
- Possible hiring of an Interim Superintendent
- Possible adoption of revised Board Operating Procedures
- Discussion of electricity contract and instructional minutes
Regular Meeting
The Board will meet to canvass May 2024 election results and swear in a new board member. Key discussions include the appointment of an interim superintendent and the potential hiring of a construction manager. The board will also review the 2025-2026 compensation plan.
- Canvassing of May 4, 2024 General Election results
- Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Consideration of a Social Worker Contract
- Payment of high school lunches for February 28, 2025, following a bomb threat
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in executive session to consult with legal counsel and discuss the appointment of an interim superintendent. The Board will then reconvene in open session to take possible action regarding the superintendent transition.
- Attorney consultation regarding legal issues related to superintendent transition
- Discussion and possible appointment of an interim superintendent
Special Meeting - Team of 8 Board Work Study
The Sweeny ISD Board will hold a special meeting to review the guaranteed maximum price for the gym portion of the 2024 campus renovations bond package. The board will also conduct a work-study session as part of the Team of 8 initiative.
- Discuss and consider Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Bond 2024 Campus Renovations Package (Gym)
Regular Meeting
The Board will review a budget update and consider several financial approvals, including bond issue payables and purchases over $50,000. Members will also discuss modifying the 2025-2026 academic calendar to align with Brazosport College and evaluate teacher contracts.
- Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Modification of 2025-2026 Academic Calendar for Spring Break alignment with Brazosport College
- Action on teacher contracts and delegation of hiring authority to the Superintendent
- Approval of Bond Issue Accounts Payable for Fund 619 and Fund 624
- Consideration of TEA Waivers for low attendance and staff development
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes, bond-related payments, administrator contracts, and budget amendments. No substantive policy decisions are listed beyond routine financial and administrative actions.
- Consider approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting
- Approve bond issue accounts payable funds 619 and 624
- Approve bond construction invoices
- Approve budget amendments
- Approve purchases exceeding $50,000
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny ISD Board will consider approvals for school board election orders and contracts for election services with Brazoria County. The board will also discuss the 2025-2026 academic calendar and a superintendent contract extension.
- Approval of Order of School Board Election
- Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Brazoria County
- Approval of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Resolution to compensate staff for inclement weather days on January 21 and 22, 2025
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny ISD board will meet on January 14, 2025, to conduct routine business including an executive session for personnel matters and mid-contract resignations. The board will also discuss hiring contractual personnel, a targeted improvement plan for Sweeny Elementary School, and potential approval of a $3,000 donation to the Sweeny High School golf team.
- Consider approval of mid-contract resignations for an instructional coach and high school counselor
- Discuss and possibly approve a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) for Sweeny Elementary School
- Consider approval of PBK Design Development for 2024 Bond projects
- Consider a $3,000 donation to Sweeny High School Golf Team
- Approve purchases exceeding $50,000 and quarterly investment reports