Jefferson Independent School District public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Independent School District board will meet to review campus administrative and financial reports. The body will consider approvals for library book lists, the district's emergency operations plan, and personnel changes.

• Approval of library book lists for elementary, middle/junior high, and high schools
• Approval of the JISD Emergency Operations Plan
• Appointment of representatives for the Marion Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Updating signature cards for the First National Bank Louise Young Scholarship Fund
• Review of the District Vulnerability Assessment report

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Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Independent School District will discuss campus and district improvement plans and review progress on early childhood reading and math literacy. The board will also hold public hearings regarding the Junior High Targeted Improvement Plan and the 2024-2025 School First Rating.

• Public hearing on the Targeted Improvement Plan for the Junior High Campus
• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 School First Rating
• Approval of the Local Improvement Plan for the Elementary Campus
• Approval of the JISD Safety and Security Audit
• Updating VeraBank District signature cards

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Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Independent School District board will meet on October 7, 2025, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, reviewing financial reports, and voting on campus and district improvement plans. The agenda also includes personnel actions and an executive session for security and real estate discussions.

• Consideration of Campus and District Improvement Plans
• Approval of Consent Agenda including September 9, 2025 minutes and budget amendments
• Executive session to discuss personnel, security deployment, and real property
• Personnel actions including resignations, hiring, and contract non-renewals

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Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss academic reports and consider updates to board operating procedures and district policies. The meeting includes potential approvals for employee benefits, purchasing rules, and superintendent authority regarding bonds.

• Approval of extending Pre-K tuition benefit to all employees
• Updates to Policy GKA(LOCAL) regarding community relations conduct on school premises
• Updates to Policy CH(LOCAL) regarding purchasing and acquisition
• Superintendent authority to sign for mature bonds
• Updates to Board of Trustees Operating Procedures

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Special Meeting

The board will conduct a public hearing and workshop to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Members will consider approving the budget and the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rates.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Rates
• Approval of 2025-2026 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rates
• Approval of a resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights
• Approval of additional security personnel
• Updates to BED(LOCAL) Board Meetings and EFB(LOCAL) Instructional Resources Library Materials

Regular Meeting

The Jefferson ISD board meets to discuss and act on the 2025-26 proposed budget, set maintenance and operations plus interest and sinking tax rates, and vote on policy updates including the Student Code of Conduct. Routine reports and personnel items are also on the agenda.

• Consider setting 2025-26 Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking tax rates
• Approve updated Student Code of Conduct for 2025-26
• Approve local teaching permit for Business and Marketing courses at the high school
• Approve 2025-26 Compensation Plan
• Approve increase of day trip meal allotment from $8 to $10

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss the district budget and the impact of local, state, and federal funding. Members will also consider approvals for new high school curriculum, teaching permits, and insurance contracts.

• Approval of two new innovative curriculum courses at the high school
• Approval of a new 3-year workers' compensation plan with Claims Administrative Services (CAS)
• Appointment of an official to calculate the district's effective tax rate
• Consideration of property and casualty bids for the 2025-2026 school year
• Approval of an interlocal agreement with Central Texas Purchasing Alliance

Regular Meeting

The Jefferson ISD board will hold its regular June meeting to act on several contracts and policy revisions. Items include a regional education-service contract, student supplemental insurance bids, and a federal-grant policy update. The board will also consider an audit engagement letter and bus use for a community event.

• Consideration of 2025-2026 Region 8 ESC Contract
• Consideration of 2025-2026 Student Supplemental Insurance Bids
• Revision of CFB (LOCAL) to align with updated federal grant regulation
• Approval of an engagement letter with Wilf & Henderson, P.C. for the 2024-2025 audit
• Approval of district bus use for transporting Freedom Walk participants

Regular Meeting

The Jefferson Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on May 13, 2025, to decide on several contracts and renovations, including new band uniforms, high school gym updates, and a lease agreement with a local food pantry. The board will also consider gas/diesel bids, a budget amendment for teacher incentives, and a depository contract extension with Verabank.

• Consideration of approval of new band uniforms for the 2025-2026 season
• Consideration of approval of high school gym updates
• Consideration of approval of a lease agreement between JISD and Blessings of Grace Marion County Food Pantry
• Consideration of approval of gas/diesel bids
• Consideration of approval of a budget amendment for the Teacher Incentive Allotment Fund

Regular Meeting

The Jefferson ISD board will meet April 8 to decide on instructional materials certification, a kindergarten reading curriculum transition, and district bus use for a local event. The meeting also includes routine reports, personnel actions, and a closed session on security and real-estate matters.

• Approval of Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
• Approval of the Kindergarten Bluebonnet ELAR OER Transition Plan
• Use of District Buses for Transporting Pilgrimage Reenactment Participants
• Approval of Consent Agenda including March 4, 2025 minutes and budget amendments
• Personnel actions: resignations, new hires, and contract considerations

Regular Meeting

The board will decide whether to cancel a trustee election and approve the 2025-26 budget calendar. The meeting includes reviews of financial, tax, and administrative reports, as well as personnel actions.

• Consideration of cancellation of Trustee Election
• Approval of 2025-26 Budget Calendar
• Budget amendments
• Personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and hiring reassignments
• Executive session to discuss personnel, security personnel or devices, and real property

Regular Meeting

The Jefferson ISD board will meet on February 11, 2025, to consider several action items including a joint agreement with the City of Jefferson and Marion County to share an election administrator, approval of the May 2025 board election, and adoption of the 2025–2026 school calendars. The board will also review campus reports, TEA annual reports, and progress on early childhood literacy goals.

• Consideration of joint agreement with City of Jefferson and County of Marion for shared election administrator
• Consideration of approval for calling a board election in May 2025
• Approval of 2025–2026 District and High School Calendars
• Approval of Jefferson Junior High School’s Targeted Improvement Plan
• Approval of Consent Agenda including previous minutes and budget amendments

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review administrative, financial, and tax reports. Key action items include the approval of the 2023-2024 audit report and personnel decisions following an executive session.

• Approval of the 2023-2024 Audit Report
• Consideration of the Superintendent's employment contract
• Budget amendments
• Personnel actions including resignations, retirements, and hiring
• Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes