Ennis ISD public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board will meet December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM to conduct routine business including closed-session personnel matters, adopt the agenda, recognize student athletes, and hear written reports. The board will also consider approving an updated school calendar and a resolution to designate non-business days, plus a mutual-aid agreement with regional law enforcement.
- Consider/Approve Update 126 (school calendar update)
- Consider/Approve resolution designating Ennis ISD non-business days
- Consider/Approve agreement with Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Regional Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Task Force
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis ISD Board will meet on November 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including the renewal of the Sodexo custodial services contract, a budget amendment for tennis restroom funds, and first readings of policy updates. The meeting also includes recognition of teachers and non-action discussions on program evaluations.
- Renew Sodexo custodial services contract
- Allocate funds for tennis restrooms ($ amount not specified)
- First reading of Update 126
- Adopt 2026 ballots for Ellis and Navarro Appraisal District Board elections
- Approve proposed library acquisitions order
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss school accountability ratings, library policies, and a district intruder audit. The body will also vote on the 2025-2026 Emergency Operations Plan and various district improvement plans.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Approval of Ennis ISD Campus and District Improvement Plans
- Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Ellis County and Ennis ISD for 2025-2026
- Total cost for the EHS Tennis Courts Restroom and Dressing Room Project
- Discussion of SB13 2025-2026 Library Policies
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
TEAM OF 8 TRAINING
The Ennis Independent School District Board of Trustees will participate in a TEAM OF 8 governance training session. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM and focuses on board training rather than public decision-making.
The provided minutes for the September 22, 2025, Team of 8 Training meeting contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on an Ennis Independent School District Resolution regarding SB 12. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters and a review of administrative reports.
- SB 12 Board Resolution—Ennis Independent School District Resolution
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Review of financial, human services, and accountability reports
- Monthly investment report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting / Budget Hearing / Tax Rate
The Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year. Members will also consider several financial resolutions and a policy amendment.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
- Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for 2025-2026 School Year
- Budget Amendment for 2024-2025 School Year
- Resolution regarding the defeasance or redemption of Unlimited Tax Bonds
- Amendment to Ennis ISD District of Innovation (DOI) Policy
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions regarding the budget hearing or tax rate.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis ISD Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve several district policies and instructional items. The agenda includes a review of the student code of conduct and a request for a remote homebound instruction waiver.
- Approval of 'General Employability Skills' High School CTE course
- Approval of Student Code of Conduct
- Application for Remote Homebound Instruction Waiver for a Special Education student (2025-2026)
- Policy concerning House Bill 1481
- Approval of Update 125
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on July 8, 2025. The agenda includes procedural items, a closed session for personnel matters, and public comment. The board will discuss and potentially act on policy updates, including HB 1481 regarding student phone use, and vote on the 2025-2026 compensation plan.
- Consider/Approve First Reading of Update 125
- Consider/Approve the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Consider/Approve Opting Out of UIL Legislative Update - SB 401
- Discussion regarding HB 1481 on student use of personal communication devices
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review administrative reports and financial updates. The primary action item is the consideration and approval of workers compensation bids for the 2025-2026 period.
- Consideration/approval of Workers Compensation Bids for 2025-2026
- Closed session for personnel matters and quarterly cybersecurity report
- Review of financial, human services, and accountability reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Board will discuss applying for a TEA waiver for missed school days caused by a City of Ennis water main break. The meeting also includes a vote on the cafeteria contract for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Sodexo Cafeteria Contract for the 2025-2026 School Year
- TEA Missed School Day Waiver application due to City of Ennis water main break
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine procedural items, special recognitions, public comments, and a closed session for personnel matters. The board will discuss and potentially approve several key items, including updates to the Gifted and Talented handbook and a cafeteria contract with Sodexo.
- Consider/Approve updated Gifted and Talented (GT) Handbook
- Consider/Approve Ellis County Extension Resolution for 2025-2026 School Year
- Consider/Approve Sodexo Cafeteria Contract
- Consider/Approve Board of Trustee Standard Operating Procedures
- Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Ennis ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve the employment of a new superintendent. The board will first enter closed session to address personnel matters, including the superintendent contract, before reconvening in open session for the discussion and potential action.
- Consider/Approve Employment of Superintendent
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters in closed session and review various district reports. The board is scheduled to vote on several administrative approvals, including instructional materials and district contracts.
- Consider naming Superintendent Lone Finalist
- Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) & TEKS Certification for 2025-2026
- Approval of a District Depository for September 2025 through August 2027
- Approval of proposed JJAEP MOU for 2025-2026
- Approval of contracts for teachers, counselors, nurses, librarians, and diagnosticians
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board held a special meeting on April 7, 2025, with no substantive items on the public agenda. The board entered a closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by state law.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Closed session regarding personnel matters per Texas Government Code Section 551.074
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board held a special meeting that included only procedural items. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed on the agenda beyond a closed session for personnel matters under Texas law.
The provided minutes for the April 2, 2025 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board held a special meeting on March 28, 2025, during which they entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. No public business was discussed or decided.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The agenda is primarily procedural.
- Closed session regarding personnel matters under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
The board convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded in the public minutes.
Special Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to enter closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters. No public business will be conducted beyond opening and closing the meeting.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to open with procedural announcements, enter a closed session under Texas law for personnel matters, and then adjourn. No substantive decisions or public discussions are listed on this agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting
The Ennis ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a budget amendment allocating funds for renovations to the high school bus loop. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters before reconvening and adjourning.
- Budget amendment for High School Bus Loop Renovation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to open with procedural announcements, enter a closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, and then adjourn. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board will meet on March 4, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the cancellation of the May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees election and approval of new administrator contracts. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters and a cybersecurity report, followed by public presentations and reports.
- Consider / Approve the Cancellation of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election
- Consider / Approve TASB Update 124
- Consider / Approve Affiliation Agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University
- Consider / Approve Administrator Contracts as Recommended by the Superintendent
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is designated for discussing personnel matters under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis Independent School District board will meet on February 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items including a resolution related to the 2024 property value study protest, a budget amendment for junior high track and tennis restroom upgrades, and a proposed attendance incentive plan. The board will also consider approving a donation from Toliver Ford and calling a general school board election for May 3, 2025.
- Consider/Approve Resolution to Appoint the Ellis County Appraisal District to Act As Ennis ISD Agent Regarding the Protest of the Comptroller's Property Value Study for the Tax Year 2024
- Consider/Approve Budget Amendment to Allocate Funds for Jr. High Track Renovation and JH/HS Tennis Restroom Facility
- Consider/Approve Donation from Toliver Ford
- Consider/Approve the proposed District Attendance Incentive Plan and Associated Funding Source
- Consider/Approve Call for a General School Board Election for May 3, 2025
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Ennis ISD board will meet January 14, 2025 to conduct routine business, including adopting the next school year’s calendar and approving the annual audit report ending August 31, 2024. The agenda also lists several non-action items such as rescheduling the March meeting and a donation from Toliver Ford.
- Consider/Approve Audit Report ending August 31, 2024
- Consider/Approve 2025-2026 Instructional Calendar
- Consider/Approve Good Cause Exception
- Consider/Approve Donation from Toliver Ford
- Consider/Approve Resolution for Ellis Appraisal District Office Renovation
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.