Aransas Pass ISD public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD board will meet December 8, 2025 to receive reports, recognize employees, and act on donations and policy updates. Items include a $11,300 donation from Oxy Chem for STEM projects, a donation from the Ed Rachal Foundation for the ACE Program, and first reading of policies required by new state laws.
- Approve $11,300 Oxy Chem donation for STEM Project, ROTC Drone Project, and Middle School Robotics Program
- Approve donation from Ed Rachal Foundation for ACE Program
- First reading of TASB policy updates required by Senate Bill 11
- Approve minutes from November 10 and November 17 meetings
- Renew legal retainer with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C.
The Board decided to fill a trustee vacancy via appointment rather than a special election. They also approved several donations for STEM and ACE programs and adopted a wide range of TASB local policy updates.
- Approved filling trustee vacancy by appointment by January 7, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved $11,300 donation from Oxy Chem for STEM projects (5-0)
- Approved donation from Ed Rachal Foundation for ACE Program (5-0)
- Approved Budget Amendment #2 to include Ed Rachal and Oxy Chem donations (5-0)
- Adopted TASB-Initiated Policy Update 126 local policies (5-0)
- Approved renewal of Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C. legal retainer (5-0)
- Approved minutes from November 10, 2025, Regular Board Meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD Board will meet in executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract. The Board will then reconvene in open session to act on the contract approval.
- Approval of Superintendent Contract
The Board of Trustees met for a special session to discuss and act upon the Superintendent's contract. Following an executive session, the Board voted to approve the contract.
- Approved Superintendent Contract (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public and Special Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD Board will meet to announce and certify the final results of the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election held on November 4, 2025.
- Canvassing of the November 4, 2025 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
- Certification of the tabulation and results of the November 4, 2025 election
The Board convened to announce and certify the results of the November 4, 2025 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election. The provided minutes record the agenda items for canvassing and certification but do not list the specific vote tallies or the final outcome of the election.
- Canvassed the November 4, 2025 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
- Certified the tabulation of returns for the November 4, 2025 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will decide on the 2025 tax levy, a new Chief Financial Officer hire, and a K-5 reading curriculum. The meeting also includes a first reading of numerous policy updates and a request for a high school band trip to Florida.
- Approval of the 2025 Tax Levy
- Appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer
- Request for Proposals (RFP) for internet services
- Approval of LASO 4 K-5 Reading Curriculum
- Out-of-state trip request for APHS Band to Walt Disney World (May 26-June 1, 2026)
The Board approved the 2025 tax levy and the LASO 4 K-5 reading curriculum. Additionally, the Board authorized a request for proposals for internet services and a resolution for facility renovation reimbursements.
- Approved 2025 Tax Levy (6-0)
- Approved LASO 4 K-5 reading curriculum (6-0)
- Authorized administration to issue RFP for internet services (6-0)
- Approved resolution for reimbursement of school facility renovation expenditures (6-0)
- Approved ratification of resolution for San Patricio County Appraisal District nominee (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Oct 13 Regular and Strategic Roundtable meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Safety Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD board will convene a safety meeting on November 6, 2025, allowing three minutes of public testimony per speaker on agenda items. The board will then welcome the APISD Safety & Security Committee and adjourn to an executive session to discuss security devices or audits under Texas law.
- Public testimony period with three-minute speaking limit per attendee
- Welcome of the APISD Safety & Security Committee
- Executive session to discuss security devices or audits under Texas Government Code 551.076 and 551.089
The meeting record contains no substantive decisions. The board convened in executive session to discuss security devices and security audits.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 school year and a memorandum of understanding with the City of Aransas Pass for emergency facility use. The meeting includes reports on enrollment, attendance, and financial status.
- Budget Amendment #1 for 2025-2026 totaling $37,207.63
- $10,000 donation from Port of Corpus Christi to Faulk Elementary
- Equipment donation from Bechtel Welding to Aransas Pass High School Welding Program
- Emergency Facility Use Agreement with the City of Aransas Pass for the Civic Center
- Resolution for staff holiday leave adjustments for October 17, 2025, and February 16, 2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Strategic Roundtable
The Board and administration will hold a strategic roundtable focused on supporting the academic growth of students and providing continuous development and training. The meeting includes a period for public testimony regarding agenda items.
- Strategic Roundtable presented by Curriculum Director Heather Waugh regarding student academic growth and staff training
The provided minutes for the October 13, 2025, Strategic Roundtable record no votes or substantive decisions. The document lists the agenda items for public testimony and a strategic roundtable presented by Curriculum Director Heather Waugh, but contains no record of actions taken.
Budget Workshop
The Board and administration will conduct a strategic roundtable and budget workshop. The session will be presented by Director of Business and Finance Melinda Chapa.
- Open Board and Administration Strategic Roundtable and Budget Workshop
The minutes for the September 17, 2025, Budget Workshop record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions. The meeting consisted of a scheduled strategic roundtable and budget workshop presented by Melinda Chapa.
Regular Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD Board of Trustees will meet on September 8, 2025, to discuss updates to local policy, approve an amended agreement with Community Action Corporation of South Texas Head Start, and consider rescheduling future meetings. The board will also receive updates on human resources, special education, branding, and financial reports.
- Amend MOU with CACOST Head Start (amendment attached)
- Approve district policy DNB update for campus administrator evaluations
- Vote on voting delegate for 2025 TASB Delegate Assembly
- Reschedule January 2026 meeting to January 15 and March 2026 meeting to March 23
- Discuss formation of VATRE Committee with 3 or fewer trustees
The Board approved the consent agenda, which included rescheduling two 2026 regular meetings and approving previous meeting minutes. Trustees also appointed a voting delegate and an alternate for the 2025 TASB Delegate Assembly.
- Approved consent agenda including August 11 and August 18 minutes (6-0)
- Rescheduled January 2026 Regular Board Meeting to January 15, 2026 (6-0)
- Rescheduled March 2026 Regular Board Meeting to March 23, 2026 (6-0)
- Appointed John Mullenax as voting delegate for 2025 TASB Delegate Assembly (6-0)
- Appointed Wanese Butler as alternate for 2025 TASB Delegate Assembly (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Public and Special Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 school year budgets and tax rate. The meeting includes discussions on a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and policies regarding homeschool student participation in UIL activities.
- Proposed 2025-2026 tax rate ordinance that would raise taxes on a $100,000 home by approximately $30.00
- Call to order of election for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and agreements with San Patricio, Aransas, and Nueces counties
- Donations from APISD Education Foundation of $43,472.00 for teaching grants and $750.00 for a beautification project
- Possible rescission of policy FM(LOCAL) and new action on homeschool student participation in UIL activities
- Renewal of MOUs with Del Mar College for Dual Enrollment and P-TECH programs
The Board approved the 2025-2026 Local Maintenance, Food Service, and Debt Service budgets and adopted a tax rate of $0.8088, an effective 4% increase. The Board also called for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and opted out of allowing homeschool students to participate in UIL activities.
- Approved 2025-2026 Local Maintenance, Food Service, and Debt Service budgets (6-0)
- Adopted tax rate of $0.8088, an effective 4% increase (6-0)
- Approved Order of Election for a VATRE (6-0)
- Approved election services contracts with San Patricio, Aransas, and Nueces counties (6-0)
- Approved $44,222.00 donation from APISD Education Foundation (6-0)
- Rescinded prior action to allow homeschool students in UIL activities (6-0)
- Adopted policies FD and FM to opt-out of homeschool student UIL participation (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including Del Mar College and Texas A&M AgriLife renewals (5-0, 1 abstain)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Strategic Roundtable & Budget Workshop
The Aransas Pass ISD Board will hold a Strategic Roundtable and Budget Workshop to review the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, including a VATRE plan and disaster tax relief plan. Public testimony is allowed before the board’s consideration of agenda items.
- Review of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
- Review of Proposed Tax Rate
- VATRE Plan discussion
- Disaster Tax Relief Plan discussion
The board held a workshop to review the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, the VATRE Plan, and the Disaster Tax Relief Plan. The provided minutes do not record any votes or substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss existing debt and tax rate options and consider several policy updates regarding student conduct and library materials. The meeting includes decisions on a new employee health reimbursement account and a potential Voter-Approval Tax Rate ratification (VATRE) election.
- Resolution to order a Voter-Approval Tax ratification Election (VATRE) and incorporate disaster pennies
- Approval of a new fiduciary bank account for a $200 per year employee health reimbursable account
- Policy updates on homeschool student participation in UIL, electronic devices, and library materials
- Agreement for the purchase of attendance credits (Option 3 Agreement)
- Resolution to add representation to the Aransas County Appraisal District Board
The Board approved a resolution regarding the 2025 tax rate and the intent to hold a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election. Several local policies were updated, including those governing electronic devices and library materials. The Board also authorized a new fiduciary bank account for employee health reimbursements.
- Approved consent agenda including July 14 and June 26 minutes and 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adopted policy FM to allow homeschool students to participate in UIL extracurricular activities (4-2, 1 absent)
- Adopted policy FNCE(LOCAL) regarding personal communication and electronic devices (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adopted local policy EFB-ALT for library materials (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125 (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved new fiduciary bank account for Employee Health Reimbursement-Self-Funded Plan (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
- Approved resolution regarding 2025 tax rate and intent for VATRE election (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit for 2025-2026 (6-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Safety Meeting
The APISD Safety & Security Committee will discuss campus counselor updates and review several state legislative bills. The body will also review the EOP and discuss the placement of safety equipment and upcoming training exercises.
- Legislative updates on HB 2, HB 6, HB 33, HB 121, SB 57, SB 546, SB 870, and SB 838
- Placement of additional AEDs at the Concession stand, Bus Barn, and 2nd floor Faulk
- Placement of Stop the Bleed kits at the Bus Barn, Concession stand, and buses
- Reunification training on August 6 at APHS and A.C. Blunt
- Executive session regarding security devices or security audits
The Safety & Security Committee met to review campus counselor updates, legislative changes, and the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting included discussions on the placement of AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits, as well as upcoming reunification training.
- Identified locations for additional AEDs: Concession stand, Bus Barn, and 2nd floor Faulk
- Identified locations for Stop the Bleed kits: Bus Barn, Concession stand, and buses
- Scheduled Reunification training for August 6 at APHS and A.C. Blunt
Public and Special Meeting Cancelled
The board will meet to canvass the results of the School Board Trustee Election held on May 3, 2025. The body intends to approve the results and declare the winning candidates.
- Canvassing of the May 3, 2025, School Board Trustee Election
- Certification of election results and declaration of winning candidates
Regular Meeting
The Board will review preliminary budget planning for the 2025-2026 school year and discuss changing the district's municipal advisor. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the potential resignation of the Superintendent and transition planning. The Board will also consider approving a new district logo and vision and mission statements.
- Preliminary 2025-2026 budget planning with an estimated state funding increase of $1,190,000.00
- Proposed equity adjustment for staff salaries costing $222,526.00
- Discussion on changing government municipal advisor to Live Oak Public Finance, LLC
- Approval of District Logo and Vision and Mission Statements
- Executive session regarding Superintendent potential resignation and future search
Strategic Roundtable Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD Board holds a strategic roundtable meeting to review the operational rollout of the Balanced Scoreboard and conduct a work session on the District’s Mission and Vision Statement. Public testimony is allowed per policy, and an executive session is scheduled for personnel matters under Texas law.
- Presentation of the operational rollout of the Balanced Scoreboard
- Board work session on District Mission and Vision Statement
- Public testimony period (3 minutes per speaker)
- Executive session for personnel matters (Texas Government Code §551.074)
Regular Meeting and Workshop
The Board will review the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar and consider several Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) grants. Other agenda items include updates to local policies and the renewal of the District of Innovation Plan.
- Approval of LASO Cycle 3 Grants: $200,000 for K-5 Math, $140,000 for ELAR, $121,500 for Instructional Leadership, and $75,000 for School Improvement PLC Supports
- Consideration of the 2025-2026 District Calendar, including new holidays on October 16-17 and February 16
- Approval of resolutions regarding Hazardous Transportation Zones
- Renewal of the District of Innovation Plan
- Policy updates affecting financial ethics, investments, intellectual property, and student welfare
Strategic Round Table Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD Board will hold a work session to review and discuss the district’s mission and vision statements. The meeting also includes a public testimony period for residents to address the board on agenda items.
- Board work session on District Mission and Vision Statement
Regular Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD school board will meet February 10 to hear reports, recognize students and staff, and vote on several items including property insurance renewals, a grant for classroom technology, and policy updates. The board will also discuss a renewal of its District of Innovation status and hear a public presentation of the state’s academic performance report.
- Approve property and casualty insurance renewals with Carlisle Insurance
- Approve $15,000 passthrough grant from Loeffler Family Foundation for classroom smartboards
- First reading of TASB-initiated policy updates on ethics, investments, and employee conduct
- Renew Local Innovation Plan as a District of Innovation
- Approve budget amendment #8 and low attendance waiver for January 22 closure
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters. The session will focus on the superintendent's evaluation and a review of goals for the Board and superintendent.
- Superintendent evaluation
- Review of Board and Superintendent goals
Strategic Round Table Meeting
The Aransas Pass ISD Board will hold a work session to discuss updates to the District’s Mission and Vision Statements. Public testimony is allowed under board policy before adjournment.
Special Meeting
The Aransas Pass Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on January 21, 2025, to convene in executive session under Texas law to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent evaluation and review of board and superintendent goals. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
The Board will consider calling for elections for four board seats and approve several budget amendments for facility repairs and renovations. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report.
- Call for May 3, 2025 Board election for places 1, 2, 5, and 7
- Budget Amendment #5: $12,500 for broken fiber line repair in concession stand
- Budget Amendment #7: $35,000 for football practice field renovation
- Contract with San Patricio County Election Administration for joint election services
- Memorandum of Understanding with Del Mar College for ESL and career readiness programs