Karnes City ISD public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet on December 8, 2025, to discuss routine reports, recognize academic achievements, and take action on several policies and purchases. The board will consider approval of six board policies, updates to the Student Handbook, and the purchase of a Chevrolet Suburban. A closed session will address employee matters and legal issues before reconvening for additional actions.
- Approve board policies DBA(LOCAL), DGBA(LOCAL), DK(LOCAL), EB(LOCAL), FNG(LOCAL), and GF(LOCAL)
- Approve proposed changes to the Student Handbook
- Purchase a Chevrolet Suburban (vehicle type and action only)
- Annual review and approval of the District’s Investment Policy CDA
- Consider employment actions (details not specified in agenda)
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold its regular November meeting, including a public hearing on the School F.I.R.S.T report and votes on policy updates covering cybersecurity, AI, facilities, and student welfare. The board will also consider the 2026-2027 Karnes County Appraisal District Board of Directors election.
- Vote on Policy Update 126 covering cybersecurity, AI, facilities, and student welfare policies
- Consider 2026-2027 Karnes County Appraisal District Board of Directors Election
- Public hearing on School F.I.R.S.T report with resident comments
- Closed session for employee matters and legal consultations
- Monthly financial reports including General Fund and investment updates
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet on October 6, 2025 to discuss and potentially approve several key items, including the creation of a parent-comment internet portal, a School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding, a storm-water project contractor, and campus/district improvement plans. The meeting will also include closed-session discussions on employee matters and legal issues before reconvening for additional votes.
- Consider approval of a contractor for the New Elementary School Storm Water Project
- Consider and take possible action on the SRO MOU
- Discuss the process for creating an internet portal for parent comments per Texas Education Code §26.00071
- Consider and take possible action on campus and district improvement plans
- Consider and take possible action to approve the Superintendent's contract
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet to review routine reports and take action on two items: delegating authority to the superintendent to purchase attendance credit from the Texas Education Agency and considering a resolution to grant extracurricular status to the 4-H organization and adjunct faculty for 2025-2026. The meeting also includes standard procedural items and a closed session for personnel and student privacy discussions.
- Delegate authority to superintendent to enter agreement with Texas Education Agency for attendance credit purchase
- Consider 2025-2026 Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty
- Review monthly financial reports including General Fund Comparison and Budget vs Actual
- Closed session for employee evaluation and student privacy discussions
- Reconvene to take possible action on employment matters
Special Meeting
The board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a resolution regarding a good cause exception for requiring armed security officers at each campus. The meeting also includes a vote on an amended Local Innovation Plan 2022-2027 and personnel employment matters.
- Resolution regarding a good cause exception from Texas Education Code Sec. 37.0814 (armed security officers at each campus)
- Approval and adoption of the Amended Local Innovation Plan 2022-2027
- Action regarding employee employment
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially adopt the 2025 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service tax rates. The meeting also includes reviews of student handbooks, a proposed ban on personal communication devices during the school day, and various board policy updates.
- Adoption of 2025 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service tax rates
- Proposed increase of UIL Coordinator rate from $33.97 to $35.00/hr
- Proposed amendment to Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) to prohibit student use of personal communication devices during the school day
- Consideration of boys' locker room renovation
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Matrix
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a special meeting to consider possible action on the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property. A closed session is scheduled under Texas Government Code §551.072 to deliberate on the same topic before reconvening in open session.
- Closed meeting to deliberate real-property transaction under Texas Gov’t Code §551.072
- Reconvene in open session to take possible action on real-property transaction
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board will discuss district financial reports and staff updates. The body is considering actions on state laws regarding student devices and homeschool UIL participation, as well as a new elementary school construction project.
- Procurement of construction services for the New Elementary School Site Work Project
- 2025-2026 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Wilson County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
- HB 1481 regarding the ban of student personal communication devices on school property
- SB 410 regarding homeschool students' participation in UIL activities
- HVAC preventative maintenance plan
Special Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for 2025-2026. The meeting includes possible actions to approve the budget, adopt the tax rate, and address budget amendments.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 proposed budget and tax rate
- Possible action to approve the 2025-2026 budget
- Possible action to adopt the 2025-2026 proposed tax rate
- Possible action regarding budget amendments
- Board Workshop-Team of Eight/Strategic Planning
Special Meeting
The Board will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan and an ESSA Grant application. The body will also consider actions regarding employee health insurance premiums and football stand repairs.
- Public hearing and possible approval of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Public hearing regarding ESSA Grant application
- Possible action on a quote for football stand repair
- Possible action on Employer Contribution for Employee Health Insurance Premiums
- Possible action regarding the Texas Rural Student Transportation MOU
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet on June 9, 2025, to consider updates to local policies, set the 2026 budget calendar, and discuss compliance with a new state law banning student phone use on campus. The board will also review financial reports, STAAR scores, and maintenance updates, and may take action on contracts for key staff positions.
- Updated Localized Policy 125 (BDAA, BDB, BDF, EI, FDE, FEC, FFAC)
- 2025-2026 Board meeting calendar
- HB 1481 compliance regarding student phone use on school property
- 2026 budget calendar and tax rate setting date
- Contracts for Athletic Director and Primary Principal positions
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a special meeting to consider hiring a new superintendent and approving their contract. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the hiring and contract details, followed by reconvening to take possible action on the hire and contract approval.
- Consider and discuss hiring Superintendent
- Approval of Superintendent contract
- Possible action to hire Superintendent and approve contract
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss budget impacts on funding and review several facility projects. They are also considering contracts for instructional materials, a phone system upgrade, and probationary employment for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Phone system upgrade quote from Flexile Systems, INC
- CTE furniture package from K-12 Design/Mooreco
- Emergency bus evacuation road and perimeter fencing for softball area
- Interlocal Agreement DAEP 2025-2026
- Board Policy GKD regarding non-school use of school facilities
Special Meeting
The Board will discuss school safety and the UIL Coordinator position. The meeting includes closed sessions to discuss real property and personnel, followed by possible actions on contracts and the Superintendent search.
- Possible action to name lone finalist for Superintendent position
- Possible action to approve probationary contracts for the 2025-2026 school year
- Possible action regarding terminating an employee's probationary contract
- Possible action regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Discussion regarding school safety
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a special meeting to interview superintendent candidates in closed session and then reconvene to consider naming a lone finalist for the superintendent position. The board will also consult with legal counsel about employment-related legal issues.
- Closed-session interviews of superintendent applicants
- Legal consultation on superintendent employment issues
- Possible action to name lone superintendent finalist
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to interview applicants for the Superintendent position and consult with legal counsel. The board may take action on the search process and approve contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Interviews of applicants for Superintendent position
- Legal consultation regarding the Superintendent Search process
- Possible action to approve contracts for the 2025-2026 school year
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD school board will meet April 7, 2025 to consider approving a 77-passenger bus, a Junior High paint project, and a football stadium bleachers project. They will also vote on two change orders for the CTE Building Project and take action on personnel, contract renewals, and security measures.
- Approve purchase of a 77-passenger bus
- Approve Junior High paint project
- Approve football stadium bleachers project
- Approve change order for CTE Building canopy structure
- Approve change order for CTE Building paving expansion
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will hold a special meeting to review and discuss applicants for the Superintendent position. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with legal counsel on issues related to the Superintendent search process, followed by reconvening to consider possible action on the search process.
- Review, consider, and discuss applicants for Superintendent position
- Closed Meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding Superintendent search process
- Consider and take possible action regarding Superintendent search process
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD school board will meet on March 3, 2025, to consider and possibly approve the 2025-2026 academic calendar, Chapter 21 term contracts, administrator contracts, and noncertified contracts for the upcoming school year. The board will also discuss hiring a UIL Coordinator and a school counselor, and review district financial reports and facility assessments.
- Vote on 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Approve Chapter 21 term contracts for 2025-2026 school year
- Approve Administrator contracts for 2025-2026 school year
- Approve noncertified contracts for 2025-2026 school year
- Discuss hiring a UIL Coordinator and a school counselor
Special Meeting
The board will discuss the transition of the Superintendent, including a possible retirement agreement for Ms. Kuenstler and the appointment of an interim replacement. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025-2026 academic calendar and corrections to previous meeting minutes.
- Possible approval of Voluntary Retirement Agreement with Ms. Kuenstler effective June 30, 2025
- Appointment of Interim Superintendent
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic calendar
- Correction of December 9, 2024 board meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD board will meet to consider adopting updated policies, approve contracts, and take action on the 2025-2026 academic calendar. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal discussions before reconvening for public votes.
- Consider adopting Board Policy CW (Local) - Naming Facilities
- Vote on Updated Localized Policies including CAA(LOCAL): Fiscal Management Goals and DH(LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct
- Consider and take possible action on the Targeted Improvement Plan
- Consider and take possible action on the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Approve Administrator Contracts as presented
Special Meeting
The Karnes City ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider an employee's request to resign and the search for a new Superintendent. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and a strategic planning workshop where no action will be taken.
- Possible action regarding an employee request to resign
- Possible action regarding the Superintendent search
- Strategic Planning Workshop (no action to be taken)
Regular Meeting
The Karnes City ISD school board will meet on January 13, 2025, to discuss routine district operations, financial reports, and take action on two specific items: approval of the Integrated Pest Management Policy and the purchase of a C2608 CE school bus. The board will also hear updates on first-semester enrollment, staff matters, and maintenance reports.
- Consider and take action on the Integrated Pest Management Policy
- Consider and take action on purchase of C2608 CE SCHOOL BUS
- Consider request from Atascosa County Appraisal District to purchase 1020 Bensdale
- Take action to approve security personnel as discussed in closed session
- Consider employment actions