Plano Independent School District public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting with a closed session to discuss the Robinson Fine Arts Center, likely regarding real property matters. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items and will reconvene in open session before adjournment.
- Closed session discussion of Robinson Fine Arts Center under Texas Government Code 551.072
- Public comment session limited to agenda items
- Meeting held at Administration Building Board Room, 2700 West 15th Street, Plano, TX
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several personnel and financial items, including a closed-session recommendation to terminate a teacher, approval of a COVID-19 leave resolution, and multiple vendor contracts. The board will also vote on consent agenda items covering personnel reports, compensation plan amendments, and facility repairs.
- Closed session to discuss termination of teacher Leigh Ann Thompson
- Resolution providing paid leave for employees with COVID-19
- RFP 2021-027 Pump Repair, $65,000 annual cost
- RFP 2021-032 Paint & Related Supplies, $500,000 annual cost
- CSP 2021-046 HVAC replacements at 3 schools, $945,395 to Infinity Contractors
Work Session
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The session also includes discussions regarding elementary school playground renovations and district debt management.
- Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year 2021
- Presentation on proposed costs and renovations for elementary campus playgrounds
- Discussion regarding district debt management and future planning
- Closed session regarding potential real property negotiations
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including personnel recommendations, a new Chief Financial Officer, a COVID-19 leave resolution, and the adoption of the 2021 property tax roll totaling $773,872,307.90. The board will also vote on several facility projects and purchases funded by bond and operating funds.
- Adopt 2021 property tax roll with total levy of $773,872,307.90
- Approve administrative appointment of Chief Financial Officer
- Approve COVID-19 additional leave resolution for employees
- Increase bleacher maintenance RFP by $115,000 for Plano West Senior High
- Approve capital projects: track resurfacing at McMillen HS ($120,000) and Kimbrough Stadium ($209,600), concrete repair at Thomas ES ($40,000), Bird Drainage Project ($100,000)
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will consider declaring 5.6 acres at 3540 14th Street (the Shiloh Center) as surplus property and approving a contract with CBRE to market its sale. They will also vote on resolutions recognizing National Principals Month, adopt two policy updates, and receive reports on the 2022-2023 academic calendar and bond construction. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property and student matters.
- Declare 5.6 acres at 3540 14th Street surplus and authorize sale
- Approve contract with CBRE for sale of Shiloh Center (3540 14th St)
- Adopt policy BDF(LOCAL) on citizen advisory committees
- Adopt policy GKD(LOCAL) on nonschool use of facilities
- Report on 2022-2023 academic calendar and bond construction
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including approving personnel recommendations, a new principal at Mitchell Elementary, an amended compensation plan, and several vendor contracts. The most significant item is a $700,000 increase to the software and applications budget, bringing the annual spend to $1,000,000, due to the Virtual Academy's needs. The board will also vote on contracts for fiber optic cable services, building materials, water treatment chemicals, door locks, and library resources, plus change orders for two construction projects.
- Increase RFP 2020-034 Software and Applications budget by $700,000 to $1,000,000 annual spend
- Approve RFP 2021-012 Fiber Optic Cable Services increase of $123,000 to $240,000 annual spend
- Award RFP 2021-017 Building Materials and Supplies for Carpentry ($150,000 budget)
- Award RFP 2021-029 Water Treatment Chemicals and Service to Garratt-Callahan Co. ($80,000 budget)
- Approve change order reducing Solomon Adult Transition Center Kitchen Renovation by $24,740.20
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for its annual team-building session and board assessment. The agenda includes a public comment period, a closed session to discuss personnel matters, and legislative advocacy planning. No votes or specific action items are listed on the agenda.
- Annual Board Team-Building Session and Board Assessment in closed session
- Public comment session for agenda items
- Legislative advocacy planning discussion
- Meeting held at Academy High School, 1701 Alma Drive, Plano, TX
Work Session
The Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a work session to decide on a Level IV appeal filed by Madison Shields. The Board will also discuss updates to the District's health and safety protocols. Additionally, the meeting includes reports on academic services, the Portrait of a Graduate initiative, and updates from community liaisons.
- Vote on the Level IV appeal brought by Madison Shields
- Discussion of District Health and Safety Protocols
- Academic Services Department update
- Portrait of a Graduate operationalization update
- Board Member Liaison updates for Plano ISD Education Foundation, Plano Chamber of Commerce, and City of Plano
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider a consent agenda that includes approving interlocal agreements for school resource officers with the cities of Plano and Murphy, a crossing guard agreement with Murphy, and several other routine items. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss real property and cybersecurity matters.
- Police School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with City of Plano: $1,804,464 annually
- Police School Resource Officer Interlocal Agreement with City of Murphy: $106,680 annually
- School Crossing Guard Interlocal Agreement with City of Murphy: $26,350 annually
- Purchase of Edgenuity Elementary Online Curriculum Software (pricing per student)
- Barron Elementary School Fire Alarm Replacement Change Order No. 1: deductive $16,715.83
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees called an emergency meeting to address updates regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board will consider and take possible action regarding provisions of Executive Order GA-38 related to mask mandates in Texas public schools.
- Consideration and possible action regarding Executive Order GA-38 mask mandates
Special Called Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider two COVID-19-related items: revised health and safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year, and a resolution providing additional paid leave for employees who test positive for COVID-19. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property and legal matters, and will hear public comments limited to agenda items.
- Approval of revised health and safety protocols for 2021-2022 school year (pages 10-22 revised)
- Approval of resolution providing additional leave for employees with test-confirmed COVID-19
- Closed session to deliberate real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Public comment session (limited to agenda items for special called meeting)
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will meet on August 3, 2021, to consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, including personnel reports, a compensation plan, and several technology purchases. The most significant item is a $1.195 million annual subscription for the TEAMS ERP system. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Approval of $1,195,000 TEAMS annual subscription from Frontline Education
- Approval of $150,000 annual Chromebook parts purchase from ChromebookParts.com
- Approval of $58,700 internet firewall support from Kudelski Security
- Approval of $85,000 RFP for shop equipment and supplies
- Approval of $160,427.06 deductive change order for Gulledge Elementary classroom addition