Kerrville Independent School District public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, to consider routine items and several action items. Key decisions include approving the annual financial report, a joint election agreement with Kerr County, and the sale of district real property at 305 Ranchero Road. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel, including the appointment of a principal at Tivy High School, and pending litigation.
- Consider approval of annual financial report for year ending August 31, 2023
- Consider joint election agreement with Kerr County
- Consider sale of approximately 1.317 acres at 305 Ranchero Road, Kerrville
- Consider appointment of principal at Tivy High School
- Closed session for pending litigation (Doe v. Kerrville ISD)
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the district's School FIRST financial integrity rating, then convene a regular meeting to consider routine consent items, receive informational updates on programs and finances, and take action on a legal services engagement letter. The agenda includes recognitions, open forum, and a possible closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearing on School FIRST financial integrity rating
- Consider approval of interlocal agreement for Kerr County Hazard Mitigation Plan update
- Consider approval of Kerr CAD Board of Directors election ballot
- Consider engagement letter with Thompson & Horton, LLP for legal services
- Information items: Special Education update, Head Start update, math/reading reports, legislative update on school vouchers
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action items including a resolution to employ or accept volunteer chaplains under Senate Bill 763, a nomination to the District Safety and Security Committee, and a nomination to the Kerr Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The agenda also includes consent items, information reports on school safety and finances, and a possible closed session for personnel matters.
- Consider resolution to employ or accept volunteer chaplains (Senate Bill 763)
- Consider nomination to District Safety and Security Committee
- Consider Kerr Central Appraisal District Board of Directors nomination
- Consider inter-local agreement with Kerr County for Youth Center as evacuation site
- School Safety Update and financial reports (including $10,000+ report)
Workshop
The Kerrville ISD board is holding a workshop to discuss the Vision KISD district goals, the superintendent's proposed evaluation instrument, and the superintendent's performance goals. The meeting will then move into closed session, with possible action afterward. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.
- Discuss Vision KISD District Goals
- Discuss Superintendent's Proposed Evaluation Instrument
- Discuss Superintendent's Performance Goals
- Adjourn to closed session
- Action, if any, as a result of closed session
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action items including a budget amendment, purchases of $50,000 and over, and adoption of the superintendent's evaluation instrument and performance goals. They will also discuss reaffirming or amending the Vision KISD district goals and receive information reports on the 2024 Teacher Incentive Allotment Program, campus improvement plans, and the 2023 accountability report.
- Consider Budget Amendment
- Consider Purchases of $50,000 and Over
- Consider Adoption of the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument and Performance Goals
- Consider Reaffirming or Amending Vision KISD District Goals
- Consider Maximum Class Size Exception
Workshop
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop focused on governance team building and self-assessment for the board and superintendent. The agenda includes a call to order, the workshop item, a closed session, and possible action following the closed session. No specific policy decisions or financial items are listed.
- Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Team Building and Self-Assessment
- Adjourn to closed session with certified agenda attached
- Public meeting notice posted for August 28, 2023
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, then vote on adopting them. The board will also consider a wealth recapture plan, final budget amendments, the student code of conduct, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Consider adoption of Chapter 49 wealth recapture plan
- Consider 2022-2023 final budget amendments
- Consider 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider Kerr Central Appraisal District 2024 budget
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including a competitive sealed proposal for the Tivy High School Loop 534 turn and acceleration lane project, a resolution for a local on-system agreement with TxDOT, setting a public hearing date for the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, and adopting child nutrition lunch prices. The board will also receive information reports on career and technology education certifications, budget updates, and financial reports, and may discuss personnel in closed session.
- Consider Competitive Sealed Proposal for THS Loop 534 Turn and Acceleration Lane Project
- Consider Local On-System Agreement Resolution with the Texas Department of Transportation
- Consider Public Hearing Date on Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate 2023-2024
- Consider 2023-2024 Child Nutrition Lunch Prices Report
- Consider Personnel (closed session possible)
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider personnel matters, including employee performance, resignations, retirements, professional appointments, leave requests, and the substitute teacher list. The board may also discuss administrative professional appointments and could enter closed session as permitted by Texas law. The agenda includes only these personnel-related action items and standard procedural steps.
- Consider personnel matters including employee performance, resignations, retirements, professional appointments, leave requests, and substitute teacher list
- Consider administrative professional appointments
- Possible closed session per Texas Government Code Chapter 551
- Action, if any, as a result of closed session
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 12, 2023, to consider several action items, including the sale of real property, a legal services retainer agreement, and a budget amendment. The board will also receive information on the employee workplace survey, budget update, and quarterly financial reports. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Authorization of sale of real property at 305 Ranchero Rd.
- Retainer agreement with Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson P.C. for legal services
- Budget amendment
- Annual review of investment policy and strategy
- 2022-2023 Employee Workplace Survey
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 22, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will take action on several items, including enacting a school marshal program, approving purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment, and the nomination of Rolinda Schmidt for the TASB Board of Directors. The board will also hear information reports on the 2023-2024 budget, federal grants, and the annual investment policy review.
- Consider Resolution and Regulations to Enact the School Marshal Program
- Consider Purchases of $50,000 and Over
- Consider Budget Amendment
- Consider Nomination of Rolinda Schmidt for the TASB Board of Directors for Region 20, Position A
- Consider Approval of Head Start Non-Competition Continuing Grant
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees. The board will canvass the returns from the May 6, 2023 Board of Trustee election, which is the formal certification of the election results. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items: call to order and adjournment.
- Canvass May 6, 2023 Board of Trustee Election Returns
- Special Meeting Public Notice-May 16 attachment
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will consider naming a lone finalist for superintendent and approving an employment contract. The board will also vote on a resolution against school vouchers and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding, and consider personnel matters, including contract recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes from previous meetings and an engagement letter for an independent auditor.
- Consider action to name lone finalist as superintendent and approve employment contract
- Consider board resolution against school vouchers, education savings accounts, and taxpayer savings grants
- Consider personnel, including employee performance, resignations, retirements, and professional appointments
- Consider non-administrative and administrative contract recommendations for 2023-2024
- Consider certification waiver for Joe Davis
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider naming a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the superintendent search, then reconvene in open session to take action on the finalist. The agenda also includes routine items such as the call to order, open forum, and adjournment.
- Consider naming of lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Closed session discussion of superintendent search per Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074
- Public notice for the special meeting on April 4, 2023
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session, which includes a dinner meeting, interview, and discussion with a candidate for Superintendent of Schools. The board may take action after the closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive public items.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.074 (personnel)
- Dinner meeting with candidate for Superintendent of Schools
- Board interview of candidate for Superintendent of Schools
- Board discussion of candidate for Superintendent of Schools
- Possible action following closed session
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview and discuss a candidate for superintendent of schools. The board will adjourn to closed session for the interview and discussion, then reconvene in open session to take any action if needed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.074 (personnel)
- Dinner meeting with candidate for superintendent
- Board interview of superintendent candidate
- Board discussion of superintendent candidate
- Possible action after closed session
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and discussions of superintendent applicants, as permitted under Texas law. The board will then reconvene in open session to take any action resulting from the closed session before adjourning.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.074 (personnel)
- Board to interview superintendent applicants
- Board to discuss superintendent applicants
- Possible action after closed session
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview and discuss superintendent applicants. The board will adjourn to closed session for these deliberations, citing Texas Government Code sections 551.071 and 551.074, then reconvene for any action.
- Closed session to interview superintendent applicants
- Closed session to discuss superintendent applicants
- Possible action following closed session
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and discussions of superintendent applicants, as permitted under Texas law. The board may take action on the superintendent selection after reconvening in open session. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.074 (personnel matters)
- Board to interview superintendent applicants
- Board to discuss superintendent applicants
- Possible action on superintendent selection after closed session
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to receive information from Thompson & Horton, LLP about focus group feedback and an update on the superintendent search. The board will then adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by Texas law, with possible action afterward.
- Thompson & Horton, LLP to provide focus group feedback
- Thompson & Horton, LLP to update on superintendent search
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Possible action following closed session
Regular Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, with action items including calling a trustee election for May 6, 2023, renewing the District of Innovation Plan, approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, purchases over $50,000, and budget amendments. The board will also receive information on mid-year math scores, the 2023-2024 budget, and financial reports, and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Call of Board of Trustees Election for May 6, 2023
- Consider Renewal of District of Innovation Plan
- Consider Proposed 2023-2024 School Calendar
- Consider Purchases of $50,000 and Over
- Consider Budget Amendments
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search. The board will hear from Thompson & Horton, LLP, and then adjourn to closed session to deliberate on the search. Any action resulting from the closed session will be taken in open session.
- Discussion with Thompson & Horton, LLP regarding superintendent search
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss superintendent search
- Possible action following closed session
Special Meeting
The Kerrville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider accepting the superintendent's resignation, selecting an interim superintendent, and approving a search firm for a permanent replacement. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss personnel matters under Texas law, then reconvene for any resulting action.
- Consider acceptance of resignation letter, Superintendent of Schools
- Consider selection of Interim Superintendent of Schools
- Consider approval of Superintendent Search Firm
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.071 (attorney consultation)