Taft ISD public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will meet on December 15, 2025, to approve routine minutes, expenditures, and taxes, as well as discuss a bond update and review the district’s data dashboard. Notable decisions include awarding a material testing contract for the new Taft High School and approving a $48,393 security camera installation at Ricardo L. Trevino Junior High and Woodroe Petty Elementary.
- Approve minutes of November 17, 2025 board meeting
- Approve $48,393 contract with Intech Southwest for security cameras at Ricardo L. Trevino Junior High and Woodroe Petty Elementary
- Approve contract with Intertek PSI Solutions for material testing services for the new Taft High School
- Discuss Taft ISD Bond Update through December 2025
- Review Taft ISD Data Dashboard
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive actions taken by the board.
Public Hearing
Taft ISD is holding a public hearing to gather parent and community input for targeted improvement plans. Campus administrators will present plans to improve processes and results at two identified schools.
- Public hearing regarding Targeted Improvement Plans for Woodroe Petty Elementary
- Public hearing regarding Targeted Improvement Plans for Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High
The provided minutes for the November 17, 2025 Public Hearing contain no records of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on November 17, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items including a bond update, school improvement plans, and upgrades to baseball/softball facilities. The board will also review the district's financial integrity rating and consider policy updates.
- Approve $78,217.60 for baseball/softball perimeter fencing
- $116,400 for baseball/softball scoreboards
- Approve Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High and Woodroe Petty Elementary Targeted Improvement Plans
- Approve Taft ISD District Improvement Plan and campus plans for Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High, and Taft High School
- Consider Policy Update 126 under LOCAL POLICIES
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a file, but no meeting content.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will discuss updates on Bond 2024 and the district data dashboard. The board is deciding on class size exception waivers for 1st and 4th grade, an ESL waiver application, and the superintendent's evaluation goals.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Maximum Class Size Exception Waiver for two 1st grade and three 4th grade classes
- Approval of the English as a Second Language (ESL) Waiver Application for 2025-2026
- Discussion of Bond 2024 October Update
- Approval to use a corporate resolution to open new investment accounts
- Approval of Superintendent Evaluation Calendar, Instrument and Goals
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a file. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussion details are present in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss a bond update and consider the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP 2) for the Taft High School package proposed by SpawGlass. Other action items include updating teacher evaluation lists, House Bill 3 goals, and legislative policies.
- Taft High School Package Guaranteed Maximum Price - Number 2 (GMP 2) proposed by SpawGlass
- 2024-2025 Near Final Budget Amendment
- Annual retainer agreement for Walsh Gallegos and Thompson Horton LLP
- 2025-2026 T-TESS updated Appraisal List
- Updated House Bill 3 Goals
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Team of Eight Training
The Taft Independent School District will meet for a Team of Eight Goal Workshop. The agenda consists of this workshop and standard procedural items.
- Team of Eight Goal Workshop
The provided minutes for the September 6, 2025, Team of Eight Training record no substantive decisions, discussions, or actions. The document is procedural in nature.
Special Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2025-2026 budget, tax rate, and related financial items. The board will also consider contracts for material testing services, a new transit vehicle, and insurance renewals. Public comments are invited during the budget hearing.
- Public hearing on proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
- Vote on $1.2416 total tax rate (M&O $0.7416, I&S $0.5000)
- Approve $22,000 contract for material testing with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc
- Approve purchase of transit vehicle for Child Nutrition at $52,990.33
- Renew TASB Risk Management Insurance for general liability
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.
Board Workshop
The Board is meeting for a workshop to discuss the preliminary 2025-2026 budget. Discussions will include projected revenue, expenses, and cash defeasance.
- Cash Defeasance discussion
- 2025-2026 Projected Revenue and Expenses
- Salary and Equity Adjustment Recommendations
- Health Insurance
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 18, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including a bond update, investment policy review, and approval of the 2025-2027 depository contract. The board will also consider the acceptance of the 2025 tax appraisal roll and the purchase of attendance credits. Additionally, updates on accountability and student policies, including the Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook, will be reviewed.
- Approve minutes of July 22, 2025 board workshop and meeting
- Consider approval of annual review of investment policy
- Approve 2025-2027 Depository Contract via request for proposals
- Accept certified and supplemental appraisal roll for tax year 2025
- Approve agreement for purchase of attendance credits netting recapture
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board will discuss school year preparations, including dress codes and the Gifted & Talented handbook. The board will also consider several action items regarding district policies, teacher evaluations, and a professional development plan.
- Contract for material testing services with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. (TWE) not to exceed $127,935.00
- Approval of 2025-2026 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar and Appraisal List
- Decision on whether to opt-out of allowing homeschool students to participate in UIL activities
- Approval of Policy Update 125 regarding various LEGAL and LOCAL policies
- Approval of total expenditures by function and taxes paid ending June 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating minutes were approved.
Board Workshop
The Board will conduct a budget workshop to discuss financial projections and legislative updates. The meeting includes reviews of staffing, salaries, and federal funding.
- House Bill 1481 Cell Phone Policy
- Senate Bill 401 UIL Participation by Homeschoolers
- Health insurance options
- Federal fund update
- Staffing and salary projections
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.
Board Workshop
The Taft Independent School District board will hold a workshop meeting on June 23, 2025, to discuss budget-related items. The session includes updates on TRS Active Care and a model run based on the 89th Legislative Session. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
The provided minutes for the June 23, 2025 Board Workshop contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, expenditures, and taxes. The board will also discuss a bond update, consider a demolition package from SpawGlass, and vote on several items including auditor engagement and student insurance policies.
- Approve Total Expenditures by Function ending May 2025
- Approve Summary of Taxes paid to Taft ISD ending May 2025
- Consider Early Release Demolition Package GMP proposed by SpawGlass
- Consider approval of Engagement of Auditors Gowland, Morales & Smith Company for year ending August 31, 2025
- Consider continuation of two-year Student Accident and Activity Insurance policy for 2024-2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will certify the results of the May 3, 2025, Trustee and Bond elections. The meeting includes the swearing-in of new members and decisions on facility repairs and food service contracts.
- Canvassing of Bond Election and Trustee Election results from May 3, 2025
- Roof repair and partial replacement at Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High by RoofTop 101 for $47,787.00
- Replacement of three air conditioning units at Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High Library Conversion
- Renewal of Food Service Management Company for 2025-2026
- Approval of employment contract recommendations and potential termination or nonrenewal of educator contracts
The provided document contains only a landing page and a reference to a file named 'MINUTES APPROVED 5-6-25.doc', but does not include the actual text of the meeting minutes. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review construction budgets for athletic facilities and contracts for instructional leadership. The meeting also includes discussions on the 2025-2026 budget overview and the Superintendent's annual evaluation.
- Approval of baseball and softball concession stand change order and construction budget not to exceed $7,656,990
- Approval of Instructional Leadership (TLI) and Strong Foundation Implementation (SFI) contracts with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET)
- Approval of out-of-state travel for five students and one sponsor to Orlando, Florida, May 7-10, 2025
- Approval of Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School design plan and performance agreement
- Review of 2025-2026 budget overview and bond updates through April 2025
The provided document contains no records of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Board Training
The Taft Independent School District board will convene a training session on April 5, 2025, focused on Lone Star Governance Two-Day Training. The meeting includes procedural announcements and an invocation before adjourning.
The provided document is a landing page for the April 5, 2025, Board Training meeting. It contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions.
Board Training
The Taft Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a training workshop. The session focuses on a two-day Lone Star Governance training program.
- Lone Star Governance Two (2) Day Training
The provided document is a landing page for the April 4, 2025, Board Training meeting. It contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions.
Regular Meeting
The Taft Independent School District Board will meet to discuss bond updates and legislative session news. The board is deciding on a commissioning services contract and a low attendance waiver for inclement weather.
- Contract for Commissioning Service with Command Commissioning not to exceed $75,000
- Low Attendance Waiver for Woodroe Petty Elementary and Taft High School for January 22, 2025
- Approval of Policy Update 124
- Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Form for 2025-2026
- Approval of total expenditures by function ending February 2025
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the 2025-2026 academic calendar and budget calendar. They are considering a contract with SpawGlass for the new high school project and a fund balance reassignment of over $7 million.
- Contract with SpawGlass for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) services for the New High School Project
- Resolution to reassign $7,124,189 from committed fund balance to unassigned
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Public hearing and approval of the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Contracting with the San Patricio County Election Office
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Taft ISD Board of Trustees will discuss bond updates and the approval of a Construction Manager at Risk for district projects. The board is also considering the order and notice for a general election to be held on May 3, 2025.
- Approval of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Rankings, RFQ #2025-01
- Adoption of prevailing wage rates for Taft ISD Bond 2024 projects
- Approval of Blended Learning Grant Contract with Collegiate EduNation (Jan 2025 - May 2026)
- Order and Notice of General Election for May 3, 2025
- Approval of Property and Windstorm Insurance Renewal Option 1
The provided document contains only a meeting notice and a link to a file. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussion details are present in the text.