{
 "city": "Waxahachie Independent School District",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-765/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-30",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $1.5M in special education contracts and new tax rates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=753977",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Waxahachie ISD to consider student code of conduct and various district purchases",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=751751",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Waxahachie ISD to hold second budget workshop for 2026-2027",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=746116",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "School board to vote on hiring new high school principal and land donation",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=746492",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=746492",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to certify May 2 election results and swear in new members",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=741145",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=741145",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Called Recognition Meeting",
   "headline": "Waxahachie ISD board to recognize students at called meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=742568",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=742568",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Waxahachie ISD considers $1.5 million purchase for student devices",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=740825",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=740825",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "School board to vote on kitchen upgrades, land donation, and principal hiring",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=735617",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=735617",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting, Workshop, and Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Waxahachie ISD board to vote on $3.1M land purchase and $1M+ in facility upgrades",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=731011",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=731011",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Board considers appointing agent for 2025 property value self-appeal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=731665",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=731665",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Waxahachie ISD considers multiple campus facility upgrades and flooring projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=725507",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=725507",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Called Recognition Meeting",
   "headline": "Waxahachie ISD board to hold routine recognition meeting Monday",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=725406",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=725406",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $455,483 bus purchase and multiple memorandums of understanding",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/765?meeting=719028",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/765?meeting=719028",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/765"
  }
 ]
}