Palmer Independent School District public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Palmer Independent School District Board will hold a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). The board will also consider approvals for the annual financial audit and a TASB policy update.
- Public Hearing for the Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
- Approval of Annual Financial Audit Report for 2024-2025 School Year by Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough, P.C.
- Approval of TASB Policy Update 126
- Discussion of enrollment numbers and future facility use findings
- Consideration of resignations, assignments, reassignments, or other personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Meeting
The Palmer ISD board will hold its regular November 19 meeting to act on the official ballot and resolution for electing the Ellis Appraisal District board for 2025–2026. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes, consent items, personnel matters, and district updates on enrollment and single-family housing permits.
- Consideration and Approval of Official Ballot and Resolution to Elect Board of Directors for the Ellis Appraisal District for 2025-2026
- Approval of minutes from October 15, 2025 Regular Meeting and October 22, 2025 Special Meeting
- Consideration of resignations, assignments, reassignments or other personnel matters
- Discussion of enrollment numbers and single family housing permits issued in September
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The Palmer Independent School District is holding a special meeting, but the agenda is largely procedural with no major items listed. The meeting will include an open forum and a team training session.
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Regular Meeting
The board will discuss the 2024-2025 Bilingual/ESL Program evaluation and enrollment numbers. Members will consider approving district improvement plans for 2025-2026 and library book orders for Fall 2025.
- Approval of District Improvement Plans for 2025-2026
- Approval of Fall 2025 Library Book Orders
- Evaluation of Bilingual/ESL Program 2024-2025 School Year
- Personnel matters including resignations, assignments, and reassignments
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Regular Meeting
The board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 Emergency Operations Plan, a bus purchase, and a quote for Chromebooks. Other business includes nominating candidates for the Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors and reviewing personnel matters.
- Approval of Emergency Operations Plan for 2025-2026
- Approval of bus purchase
- Approval of Delcom Group quote for Chromebooks
- Resolution of Candidate Nominations for the Ellis Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026
- Consideration of resignations, assignments, and other personnel matters
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Special Meeting
The Board is meeting to consider and approve a budget amendment for debt service for 2024-25. The meeting also includes votes on policy updates and a resolution regarding parent rights.
- Amendment to the 2024-25 Budget for Debt Service
- Policy updates to EFB (Local) and FNCE (Local)
- Resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights
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Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-26 budget and proposed tax rate. Other actions include approving a final amended budget for 2024-25 and renewing several insurance and legal contracts.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2025-26 Budget and Tax Rate
- Redemption of district obligations ranging from $400,000 to $700,000
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Revised Student Code of Conduct
- Renewal of Casualty Property insurance from Dickey, McGann & Rowe, Inc.
- Renewal of legal retainer programs with Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Leassor Crass, P.C.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Palmer ISD board will hold its regular July 14 meeting to discuss STAAR scores, review the 2025-2026 budget, and take action on the new Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. The board will also consider personnel matters and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Consideration and Approval of 2025-2026 Student Handbook 1.0 (Action)
- Consideration and Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct (Action)
- Discuss 2025-2026 Budget
- Consider resignations, assignments, reassignments or other personnel matters (Action)
- Minutes from the June 9, 2025 Regular Meeting and June 18, 2025 Special Meeting
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Palmer Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to act on three items: approval of local policies FD(L) and FM(L), an update to banking information with Commercial State Bank due to a superintendent change, and the contract for the incoming superintendent Jacob Duce effective July 1, 2025.
- Approval of local policies FD(L) and FM(L)
- Update banking info with Commercial State Bank for new superintendent Jacob Duce
- Contract approval for incoming superintendent Jacob Duce (effective July 1, 2025)
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to decide on a high school HVAC project and a resolution naming Ellis County Extension Staff as adjunct faculty. The board will also consider updates to several TASB policies and personnel matters.
- Approval of HVAC project for Palmer High School
- Resolution and Agreement naming Ellis County Extension Staff as Adjunct Faculty
- TASB policy Update 125 covering board officers, committees, academic achievement, school safety transfers, and attendance for credit
- Engagement Letter for Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough P.C
- Consideration of resignations, assignments, and reassignments
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Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct superintendent interviews in a closed session. The board will then consider naming a lone finalist for the Superintendent position.
- Closed session for Superintendent interviews
- Action item: Consider naming Lone Finalist for Superintendent position
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Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. This activity will take place during a closed session.
- Closed Session: Conduct Superintendent Interviews
The board conducted a special meeting on May 28, 2025. The session was used to conduct superintendent interviews in a closed session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Conducted superintendent interviews in closed session
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. The interviews will take place during a closed session.
- Closed Session: Superintendent interviews
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Special Meeting
The Palmer Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to enter a closed session for the purpose of conducting interviews with superintendent candidates. No public business will be discussed or decided during this meeting.
- Closed session: Conduct Superintendent Interviews
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will canvass the May 3, 2025 election results and swear in new members. The board will also consider several action items regarding school facility repairs and district contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Canvass of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election
- Approval of High School HVAC Replacement Project proposal
- Approval of Roofing Proposal
- Approval of RICOH copier/printer lease
- Approval of Ellis County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program MOU
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Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. The interviews will take place in a closed session.
- Closed Session: Conduct Superintendent Interviews
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Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to discuss superintendent applications. This specific item is scheduled to be discussed in a closed session.
- Discussion of superintendent applications (closed session)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Palmer Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2025, to act on instructional materials for the 2025-26 school year, approve parking lot and road repairs, and consider a proposal from Trane for HVAC unit replacements at Palmer High School. The board will also review financial reports, discuss enrollment numbers, and address personnel matters.
- Approval of instructional materials for 2025-26 school year
- Approval of parking lot and road repairs by Ellis County Precinct 1
- Consideration of Trane HVAC unit proposal for Palmer High School
- Review of financial, budget reports, and amendments
- Discussion of enrollment numbers and personnel matters
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Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to discuss the search for a superintendent. The agenda also includes an open forum for public comment.
- Discussion regarding Superintendent Search
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Regular Meeting
The Palmer Independent School District board will meet on March 17, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including a memorandum of understanding with Tarleton State University, an interlocal agreement for benefits, and the purchase of a video scoreboard. The board will also review campus reports, discuss enrollment numbers, and consider personnel matters.
- Consideration and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Palmer ISD and Tarleton State University Regarding the Distinguished High School Partnership Program
- Consideration and Approval of 2025-2026 Interlocal Agreement for the ESC Region 11 Benefits Cooperative
- Consideration and Approval of Purchase of Video Scoreboard
- Discuss Nomination of a Trustee for the Region 10, Position B seat on the TASB Board
- Consider resignations, assignments, reassignments or other personnel matters
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district reports and personnel matters. The board is deciding on a property sale, administrator contracts, and the official notice for the May 3, 2025, Board of Trustee election.
- Approval of Election Notice and Order for Board of Trustee Election on May 3, 2025
- Approval of Sale of Property and authorization for Board President to sign deed
- Approval of Local Policy Update 124 covering financial ethics, employee conduct, and student welfare
- Approval of a resolution to appoint CAD as Agent in Property Value Study
- Approval of Administrator Contracts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Palmer Independent School District board scheduled a special meeting on January 13, 2025, but the agenda contained only procedural items such as a call to order, open forum, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, or discussions were listed under the business section.
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will vote on the 2025-2026 school calendar and the HB3033 non-business day calendar. The board will also consider a superintendent contract extension and the purchase of a CE school bus.
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approval of 2025-2026 HB3033 Non-Business Day Calendar
- Purchase of CE School Bus
- Resolution for minor renovation of the Ellis Appraisal District Office
- Superintendent evaluation and contract extension
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.