Waxahachie Independent School District, TX

Called Meeting

The Waxahachie ISD board will meet to consider approving contracts for special education services totaling up to $1.5 million, new meal pricing and charge policies for 2026–27, and proposed maintenance and operations tax rates. The agenda also includes informational reviews of the student handbook and MEERA program, plus several facility and program-related contracts.

• Approve special education provider contracts up to $1,500,000
• Vote on WISD 2026–27 meal pricing and charge policy
• Approve proposed M&O and I&S tax rates for 2026–27
• Approve $1,172,300 natural gas line installation at Waxahachie Creek High School
• Approve up to $316,618.70 for band instruments at secondary campuses

Regular Meeting

The board will decide on the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and a revised district calendar. The meeting includes votes on several equipment purchases, a land lease, and a telehealth partnership.

• Purchase of a 2027 model 77 passenger school bus for up to $155,882
• Purchase of a Samsera school bus camera system for $112,000
• Land lease agreement for 119 acres on S. I-35E with Ricky Johnston
• Region 10 contracts for the 2026-2027 school year costing approximately $153,495.70
• Approval of the 2026-2027 WISD Student Code of Conduct

Regular Meeting

The board will conduct its second budget workshop for the 2026-2027 school year. Members will also consider various facility upgrades, campus security enhancements, and educational partnerships.

• Budget Workshop #2 for 2026-2027
• Camera system upgrades for four campuses and vape detector upgrades for two campuses
• Installation of warning sirens at Wedgeworth Elementary and Finley Junior High Schools
• Moving Oncor lines underground along Old Italy Road by Waxahachie Creek High School
• Approval of MOUs with Hill College, Texas Tech University, Western Governors University, and Stephen F. Austin University

Called Meeting

The Waxahachie ISD board will meet in a called session to take action on two items: hiring a new principal for Waxahachie Creek High School and donating 3.14 acres of land to the City of Waxahachie for a fire station near the JH #4 campus. The meeting includes procedural items, an open forum, and a closed session for personnel and security discussions.

• Consider hiring Waxahachie Creek High School Principal (action item with attachment)
• Donate 3.14 acres (parcel #294909) to City of Waxahachie for fire station near JH #4 campus (action item with 5 attachments)
• Closed session for personnel evaluations and security audits (per Texas Government Code)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Waxahachie ISD board will certify the May 2, 2026 election results, swear in newly elected trustees, and reorganize the board leadership. Members will also hear updates on construction, federal funding applications, and student discipline before voting on contracts, travel requests, and personnel actions.

• Adopt order canvassing May 2, 2026 election results
• Swear in trustees elected May 2, 2026
• Approve $115,000 materials testing contract for Waxahachie Creek High School ag barn project
• Approve $62,000 materials testing contract for Finley Junior High School Fine Arts renovations
• Approve $1,000 annual legal retainer with Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson, P.C.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Called Recognition Meeting

The Waxahachie Independent School District board will hold a called recognition meeting on May 4, 2026, to formally recognize students. The meeting includes procedural items such as invocation, pledges, and an open forum for public comments, followed by recognitions after 6:00 PM.

• Recognition of students (Action Sheet - Pledge students for 5.4.26)
• Open forum for public comments

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title page.

Called Meeting

The board will consider several new director-level hires and the nonrenewal of teacher term contracts. The meeting includes a workshop on the Virtual Learning Program and decisions regarding construction for a new agriscience facility.

• Purchase of student devices not to exceed $1,500,000
• Construction contract award for Waxahachie Creek High School Agriscience facility
• Replacement and addition of HVAC units at Finley Jr. High
• Approval of instructional materials for AP mathematics
• Out-of-state travel request for TSA National Contest in Washington DC, June 21-26, 2026

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Waxahachie ISD board will meet April 13, 2026 to act on multiple facility upgrades, personnel decisions, and a land donation to the city. Items include kitchen and ceiling tile replacements at several elementary schools, exterior door replacements, and approval of new principals and a fine arts director. The board will also consider donating 3.1 acres of land for a future fire station near JH #4.

• Approve kitchen tile upgrades at Wedgeworth, Northside, Shackelford, and Dunaway Elementary Schools
• Approve ceiling tile replacements at Clift, Felty, and Howard Jr High
• Donate 3.1 acres of land to City of Waxahachie for a new fire station near JH #4 campus
• Approve hiring of Coleman Jr High Principal and Director of Fine Arts
• Consider retrofitting school buses with three-point seat belts per SB 546

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and a reference to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.

Regular Meeting, Workshop, and Public Hearing

The Waxahachie Independent School District board will meet to decide on hiring, land purchases, facility upgrades, and contracts totaling over $4.2M. Items include a $3.125M land acquisition, $215K bleacher replacements, $115K vehicle purchases, and a $998K serving-line contract with Ace Mart.

• Approve purchase of ~119 acres (Ellis County parcel 180012) for $3,125,000
• Approve $215,000 contract with RFS Sports for Finley Junior High bleacher replacements
• Approve $115,000 purchase of three support-service vehicles from Caldwell Country Ford
• Approve $998,944.60 contract with Ace Mart for serving-line replacements at multiple campuses
• Approve hiring of Director of Transportation and Director of TIA (Teacher Incentive Allotment) positions

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation links and a notice of a scheduled meeting.

Called Meeting

The Waxahachie Independent School District board will meet to consider appointing the Ellis County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser as an agent. This appointment is for the purpose of filing a self-appeal regarding 2025 Property Value Study values from the Texas Comptroller's Office.

• Possible action to name Kathy Rodrigue, Ellis County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser, as agent for 2025 Property Value Study self-appeal

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 board will review several high-cost facility improvements, including flooring and door replacements across multiple schools. They will also consider administrative contracts and a memorandum of understanding for teacher certifications.

• Flooring replacement at Howard Jr. High not to exceed $695,000
• Interior and exterior door replacement at Turner Pre-K & Little Chiefs not to exceed $660,000
• Interior door replacement at Finley Junior High not to exceed $330,000
• Finley Junior High football fieldhouse A/C and heater project not to exceed $320,000
• Purchasing authority up to $413,500 for replacement server and storage equipment

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Called Recognition Meeting

The Waxahachie Independent School District board will hold a called recognition meeting on February 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes procedural items such as a call to order, invocation, pledges of allegiance, an open forum for public comments, recognitions, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or votes are listed.

The provided minutes for the Called Recognition Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.

Regular Meeting

The Waxahachie ISD board will meet January 12, 2026 to hear reports on finances, construction, policy, and staffing, then vote on routine approvals and several new agreements. Items include an amended bus purchase, teacher-certification extensions, and partnerships with Tarleton State, Texas Tech, and law-enforcement agencies.

• Amend purchase order for 3–53 passenger buses to $455,483
• Approve MOU with Tarleton State University for dual-credit courses
• Approve MOU with Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
• Approve MOU with Texas Tech University
• Approve $17,000 retainage payment for Finley and Howard Junior High projects

The provided document contains only administrative system notifications and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.