Paris ISD public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating and hold a public hearing. The meeting includes discussions on the District Improvement Plan and updates to the District of Innovation Plan.
- Public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Discussion and approval of District of Innovation Plan Update
- Discussion and action on the District Improvement Plan
- Policy Update 126 affecting multiple local policies including cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
- Budget amendments
The provided document is a cover page for the December 15, 2025, regular meeting minutes. It contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider a first reading of Policy Update 126, which affects numerous local policies ranging from cybersecurity and AI to student discipline. The board will also address campus improvement plans and the election of a Lamar County Appraisal District Director.
- First reading for Policy Update 126 affecting multiple local policies including AI, cybersecurity, and student safety
- Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans for Aikin Elementary, Crockett Intermediate, and Justiss Elementary
- Election of Board of Directors and nomination of a Director for the Lamar County Appraisal District
- American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement
- Campus Improvement Plans for Lamar County Head Start, Crockett Intermediate, Paris High School, and Paris Junior High School
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the November 17, 2025, Regular Meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are detailed in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Paris ISD Board will meet on October 20, 2025 to consider issuing unlimited tax refunding bonds, receive the 2024-2025 audit report, and discuss campus improvement plans. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and reports from the Paris Education Foundation.
- Consider $X in unlimited tax refunding bonds with annual ad valorem tax levy
- 2024-2025 Audit Report presented by Wilf & Henderson, PC
- Campus Improvement Plans for Aikin Elementary, Justiss Elementary, Travis High School, and Givens Early Childhood Center
- Memorandum of Understanding between Paris ISD Department of Safety & Security and City of Paris Police Department
- Intruder Audit Detection discussion
The provided document is a cover page for the October 20, 2025, regular meeting minutes. It contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions.
Training Meeting
The board will hold a training meeting to review the Team of 8 process. The session will be presented by Holly Wardell.
- Team of 8 Training presented by Holly Wardell
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and act on the tax rate for 2025-2026, including a public hearing. Other agenda items include approving CTE courses and special education curriculum for Givens, Aikin, and Crockett schools.
- Public hearing and action on the 2025-2026 tax rate
- Approval of CTE courses
- Approval of curriculum for self-contained special education classrooms at Givens, Aikin, and Crockett
- Appointment of Paris Education Foundation (PEF) Board Representative for 2025-2026
- Review of Lamar County Head Start impasse agreement and bylaws
The provided document contains only the title and administrative metadata for the September 15, 2025, Regular Meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review financial summaries and budget amendments. The meeting includes decisions on adult meal prices for the 2025-2026 school year and a resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and parent rights.
- Approval for purchase of intervention/acceleration software
- Setting adult breakfast and lunch prices for 2025-2026
- Resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and parent rights
- Update to local policy EFB (LOCAL) regarding library materials
- Resolution on the extracurricular status of 4-H organization
The provided document contains only a title page and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes were recorded in the text.
14AAAA District Executive Committee Meeting
The 14AAAA District Executive Committee will meet to discuss administrative and athletic logistics. The body is reviewing compensation for the committee secretary and scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Compensation for 14AAAA DEC Secretary
- Review of PAPFs
- Review of Sport Manuals
- JV Tournaments
- Start times for volleyball and basketball games and 2025-2026 event schedules
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss operational updates for the 2025-2026 school year, including budget amendments and personnel recommendations. The meeting includes reviews of the student code of conduct and the Teacher Incentive Allotment draft handbook.
- Adult breakfast and lunch prices for 2025-2026
- Stipend schedules for 2025-2026
- Budget amendments
- 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Appraisal Calendar & Appraisers 2025-2026
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the July 21, 2025, Regular Meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are detailed in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Paris Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2025. Key actions include adopting the 2025-2026 budget, extending custodial and dumpster service contracts, and approving a dual-credit memorandum with Paris Junior College. The board will also discuss policy updates and receive reports on student enrollment, scholarships, and summer programs.
- Adopt 2025-2026 budget with public hearing
- Extend custodial contract (no dollar amount listed)
- Extend dumpster service contract (no dollar amount listed)
- Approve MOU for Paris Junior College dual credit program
- First reading of Policy Update 125 affecting multiple local policies
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Paris Independent School District board will hold its regular May 23 meeting to administer oaths to new trustees, reorganize the board, and act on multiple 2025-26 contracts including employee insurance premiums, speech therapy services, professional development, and ELAR and mathematics software. The board will also receive budget, tax, and investment summaries and set the public budget meeting date.
- Administer oath of office to Place 3 and Place 7 trustees
- Set 2025-26 district contribution for employee insurance premiums
- Renew contract for speech therapy services for 2025-26
- Multi-award contract for ELAR software for 2025-26
- Multi-award contract for mathematics software for 2025-26
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the May 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are detailed in the text.
6:30 p.m. (Meeting will begin after awards ceremony being held at PHS) - Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Paris Independent School District’s May 19, 2025 regular board meeting was cancelled; the evening began with an awards ceremony at Paris High School instead. No substantive decisions or votes were scheduled or taken.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct Budget Workshop #3 and consider the employment and contract status of classroom teachers and professional personnel. The board will also review financial summaries and a mental health partnership with the University of Tyler.
- Budget Workshop #3
- Engagement letter for external audit firm for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
- Memorandum of Understanding with University of Tyler for 'Mental Health Matters: Supporting East Texas Youth in Schools'
- Employment and contract status recommendations for probationary and term contract employees
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Future Problem Solving International Trip
The provided document contains only the header and administrative metadata for the April 21, 2025, Regular Meeting. No substantive decisions, discussions, or vote tallies are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Paris ISD school board will meet March 24, 2025 to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items, including the 2025-2026 Lamar County Head Start grant application, a new contract for UPS battery backups, and policy updates. The board will also receive reports on enrollment, budget, taxes, and investments, and consider new contract forms for administrators.
- Approve 2025-2026 Lamar County Head Start grant application and budget
- Award contract for UPS battery backups, components, and software ($120,000) via ERate Program
- Update Policy 124 covering fiscal management, investments, intellectual property, and employee conduct
- Consider renewal of bank depository contract
- Review budget amendments and monthly investment summary
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the March 24, 2025, Regular Meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss the 2025-2026 school calendar and review a property value study. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Annual Report and a first reading for multiple local policy updates.
- Public hearing for the 2023-2024 Annual Report
- Agreement with Prairiland ISD for the 2024-2025 Summer Feeding Program
- First reading for Policy Update 124 affecting fiscal management, ethics, and student welfare
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 Paris ISD School Calendar
- Appointment of two board members to the Distinguished Graduate Awards Selection Committee
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating the meeting occurred on February 17, 2025.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and act on the order and notice of elections, including a joint agreement with the City of Paris. The board will also consider new rules for accepting electronic bids and proposals.
- Order and Notice of Election for Paris Independent School Board of Trustees
- Joint Election Agreement between Paris ISD and the City of Paris
- Contract for Election Services with Lamar County Elections Administrator's Office
- Resolution and rules for accepting electronic bids or proposals
- Budget amendments and financial summaries
The provided document is an agenda or a list of items for the January 21, 2025, meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or specific decisions made during the session.
Training Meeting
The board is meeting for a training session focused on instructional accountability. The meeting includes a period for public participation.
- Instructional Accountability Training
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for a training meeting.