Karnes City ISD public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will consider and take possible action on several items related to the November 2023 bond election, including a reimbursement resolution, a financing plan for Series 2024 bonds, and contracts for the CTE Building project. The board will also vote on silent panic alert technology, a one-time employee retention stipend, and various policy updates. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for employment and personnel matters.
- Resolution expressing intent to reimburse bond project costs with tax-exempt obligations
- Approval of financing plan for Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Approval of silent panic alert technology
- Selection of program management, architectural services, and furniture vendor for CTE Building and Karnes City Elementary projects
- One-time incentive retention stipend for 2023-2024 employees
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and take possible action on a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a bond election. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, pledges, and public comments.
- Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of a bond election
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like recognitions, reports, and consent agenda approvals. Key actions include approving a construction delivery method for the Secured Vestibules Project, housing leases for two properties, a bond payment, and a School Resource Officer MOU with the City of Karnes City. The board will also discuss employment and safety in closed session.
- Approve delivery method for Secured Vestibules Project construction and authorize Competitive Sealed Proposals
- Consider housing leases for 912 Muecke Drive and 919 Muecke Drive
- Consider bond payment for December 15, 2023
- Consider School Resource Officer MOU with City of Karnes City
- Discuss Elementary Art Teacher position in closed session
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: discussing and possibly acting on the employment of a district employee. The discussion will occur in closed session under Texas law, followed by a possible open vote. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.
- Closed session to discuss employment of a district employee (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Possible action on employment of district employee after reconvening
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a public hearing on the School F.I.R.S.T. financial report, then consider several action items including a recapture payment to the TEA, a yearbook reimbursement, and policy adoptions. The agenda also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and a closed session for employment and safety audit discussions.
- Public hearing on School F.I.R.S.T. Report
- Consider recapture payment to TEA
- Reimbursement to Yearbook activity account
- Resolution designating non-business days
- Adopt GKG(Local) policy and investment officer resolution
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of two properties on Muecke Drive for use as a teacherage (teacher housing). The board will also take public comments and handle routine opening procedures.
- Resolution to purchase real property at 912 Muecke Drive and 919 Muecke Drive, Karnes City, TX 78118
- Authorizes Superintendent and Board President to negotiate final purchase and execute Real Estate Contract
- Public comments period
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold its regular September meeting with routine items like minutes and financial reports, plus several action items. Key decisions include naming the new elementary school, approving a vehicle purchase, and adopting policies on chaplains and school safety.
- Discuss and take possible action on New Elementary School Name
- Consider purchase of a 2023 GMC Yukon/Suburban
- Consider tax refund and donation check to Karnes City ISD
- Consider SB 763 resolution on volunteer chaplains
- Consider resolution on compliance with Education Code 37.0814 (safety and security)
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a regular meeting with informational reports, consent agenda items, and several action items. Key decisions include setting the 2023 tax rate, calling a bond election, and approving purchases and contracts. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, land sale for the TxDOT Highway 80 expansion, and property purchases for a teacherage.
- Consider adoption of 2023 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service tax rates
- Consider order calling a bond election
- Consider purchase of 2023 GMC 1500 Truck
- Consider resolution for sale of land to TxDOT for Highway 80 expansion
- Consider purchase of real property at 912 and 919 Muecke Drive for teacherage
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including adopting a resolution to sell two parcels of district-owned land to the State of Texas for the TxDOT Highway 80 expansion project. The board will also vote on the SHARE curriculum, the Student Code of Conduct, the District of Innovation Amended Plan, and other administrative items. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on the real property sale and other property matters.
- Resolution to sell .05549-acre parcel (from 6.38-acre tract, Vol. 940 Pg. 11) and 40-acre tract (Vol. 266 Pg. 202) to TxDOT for Highway 80 expansion
- SHAC recommendation to adopt SHARE curriculum for Senate Bill 9 and House Bill 1525
- 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- District of Innovation Amended Plan
- One-time employee incentive retention stipend resolution for 2023-2024
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including a refund of overpaid taxes, a bond payment due August 15, 2023, a donation from Karnes Electric Co-operative Inc, the 2023 TASB Board of Directors slate, and 2023-2024 meeting dates. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes, financial reports, bills, budget, investment, tax collection) and information reports, followed by a closed session for personnel, safety, and possible real property purchase.
- Consider refund of overpaid taxes
- Consider bond payment for August 15, 2023
- Consider donation check from Karnes Electric Co-operative Inc
- Consider 2023 Slate of Candidates for TASB Board of Directors
- Closed session: personnel, safety, possible real property purchase
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly adopt the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate, which will determine the tax rate for the upcoming year. The board will also consider a one-time retention stipend for employees, estimated revenue and budget amendments, and take possible action on employment after a closed session.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rate
- Resolution for one-time incentive retention stipend for district employees
- Consider estimated revenue and budget amendments
- Adoption of 2023-2024 budget
- Closed session to discuss employment (Texas Gov't Code § 551.074)
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the employment of a high school principal. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the matter, then reconvene to take possible action.
- Closed meeting to discuss employment of High School Principal
- Possible action on High School Principal employment
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly take action on several items, including approving a design-build firm for the District Softball Complex Project, accepting grant awards, and entering an interlocal agreement with Texas Rural Student Transportation, LLC. Other action items include budget amendments, a recapture payment to TEA, a bond payment, donations, tax refunds, ERATE projects, and resolutions to convene the School Health Advisory Council. The board will also hold a closed meeting to discuss personnel, the superintendent contract, and a compensation plan.
- Approve design-build firm for District Softball Complex Project
- Interlocal agreement with Texas Rural Student Transportation, LLC
- 2021-2022 final recapture payment to TEA
- Bond payment for June 15, 2023
- Resolutions to convene SHAC for curriculum recommendations
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting to conduct closed interviews for the superintendent position and may take action to name a finalist or hire. The board will also consider not renewing the virtual school agreement with eSchool, Inc. Most substantive business occurs in closed session, with public action items limited to possible decisions on the superintendent and the eSchool agreement.
- Closed interviews of superintendent applicants
- Possible action to name a lone finalist for superintendent
- Possible action to not renew virtual school agreement with eSchool, Inc.
- Attorney consultation on legal issues regarding superintendent applicants
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider budget amendments and to discuss, interview, and potentially select a finalist for the superintendent position. The board will enter closed session to review applicants and consult with attorneys, then reconvene to take possible action on naming a finalist.
- Consider and take possible action regarding Budget Amendments
- Closed meeting to review, consider, and discuss applicants for superintendent position and conduct interviews
- Closed meeting for attorney consultation regarding legal issues and possible employment of a new superintendent
- Consider and take possible action regarding applicants for the superintendent position
- Consider and take possible action to name a finalist for the superintendent position
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's employment and resignation, the appointment of an interim superintendent, and the process and timeline for a superintendent search. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss these personnel and legal matters, then reconvene in open session to consider possible actions.
- Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent's employment and resignation
- Discussion and possible action regarding an interim Superintendent
- Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent search process and timeline
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 and 551.071 for personnel and legal consultation
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special session that includes a closed governance workshop on team building and self-assessment, covering board and superintendent roles and the superintendent contract evaluation. The board will reconvene in open session for possible action, but the agenda contains no specific action items beyond procedural matters.
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code § 551.074 for governance workshop
- Discussion of board and superintendent duties, roles, and goals
- Superintendent contract evaluation instrument discussion
- Reconvene from closed meeting for possible action
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the superintendent's evaluation and contract. The board will enter a closed meeting to consult with the attorney and discuss these matters, then reconvene in open session to consider possible action.
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for attorney consultation on Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code §551.074 to discuss Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
- Possible action on Superintendent Evaluation and Contract in open session
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board is holding a special meeting primarily to enter a closed session to consult with the district's attorney and deliberate on a Level III Parent Grievance. After reconvening, the board will consider and possibly take action on the grievance. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov't Code for attorney consultation on Level III Parent Grievance
- Closed meeting to conduct and deliberate Level III Parent Grievance hearing
- Possible action on Level III Parent Grievance after reconvening
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda, financial reports, and recognitions, as well as several action items, including authorizing the superintendent to begin procurement for a new softball field, approving change orders for roofing and baseball field concrete work, and considering a bond payment. The board will also discuss local policy updates and enter a closed session to discuss employment.
- Authorize superintendent to start procurement for softball field (RFQDB #0123)
- Change Order (COR: 004) for roofing material price increase at Karnes City ISD Elementary
- Change Order Proposal for baseball field concrete flatwork
- Bond payment for February 15, 2023
- Local Policy Update 120 (safety, employment, school day, grievances, discipline)