Plano Independent School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will vote on consent agenda items including Guaranteed Maximum Prices for renovations at Plano East ($58.5M) and Plano West ($93.8M) senior high schools, plus multiple school systems and compliance projects. The board will also consider authorizing the issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025, and approving the naming of the Welcome and Enrollment Center.
- Approval of Plano West Senior High School renovation GMP at $93,808,546 with Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors
- Approval of Plano East Senior High School renovation GMP at $58,474,926 with Cadence McShane Construction
- Approval of Series 2025 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds issuance and sale parameters
- Approval of $3.55M Clark High School structural repair and renovation to JC Commercial
- Approval of electric school bus purchase from Longhorn Bus Sales via TASB BuyBoard
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session on November 19, 2024, to discuss and possibly act on a Level Four appeal filed by David and Vanessa Erling. The board will also consider approving the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and receive reports on talent acquisition and the 2025-2026 budgeting timeline.
- Closed session to consult with attorney and conduct a hearing on the Level Four appeal by David and Vanessa Erling (items 3.1-3.3).
- Possible action on the Level Four appeal by David and Vanessa Erling (item 5.1).
- Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (item 5.2).
- Report on 2024-2025 Talent Acquisition, Support, and Growth (Pillar 3) (item 6.1).
- Report on 2025-2026 Budgeting, Staffing, and Scheduling Timeline (item 6.2).
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board will vote on a consent agenda including a $72.1 million Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Career and Technology Education Center, a $6.2 million playground replacement at nine elementary campuses, and a $6.3 million synthetic track project at three middle schools. The board will also discuss a closed session on safety and security bond report, and consider resolutions honoring Dr. Myrtle Hightower and adopting the 2024 property tax roll.
- Approval of $72,128,866 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Career and Technology Education Center with Joeris General Contractors
- Approval of $6,187,404 playground replacements at nine elementary campuses awarded to WeBuildFun
- Approval of $6,285,795 synthetic four-lane running track and fence additions at three middle schools awarded to Paragon Sports Constructors
- Approval of $787,976 chiller replacement at Otto Middle School awarded to Carrier Commercial Services
- Approval of $1,500,000 change order for Williams High School Renovation Phase 2
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly vote on terminating term contract teacher David Alder for good cause. They will also discuss selling surplus school properties (Armstrong Middle, Davis Elementary, Forman Elementary) to the City of Plano, approve legislative priorities for the 89th session, and hear a public hearing on the district's financial integrity rating. Several items will be discussed in closed session first, including the termination, a special education lawsuit update, and the property sale.
- Consideration and possible action to terminate term contract teacher David Alder for good cause
- Interlocal agreement with City of Plano to offer surplus real property for sale: Armstrong Middle School (3805 Timberline Dr), Davis Elementary (2701 Parkhaven Dr), Forman Elementary (3600 Timberline Dr)
- Approval of Plano ISD Legislative Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session
- Public hearing on Schools Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating
- Approval of course recommendations for 2025-2026 school year
Special Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct an optional tour of selected completed or soon-to-be-completed facility projects. No consideration or action will occur during this tour.
- Optional tour of completed facility projects
- Tour begins at Plano ISD Sockwell Center, 6301 Chapel Hill Boulevard, Plano, Texas
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, financial reports, a budget amendment, and several contracts. The board will also take action on the district's investment policy and the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan, and will hear reports on college readiness and student engagement. A closed session is scheduled to discuss security audits and cybersecurity.
- Approval of Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Approval of CSP 2023-10-062 Sigler Elementary School change order and closeout, deductive amount $23,735.36
- Approval of purchase of a white fleet vehicle from Lake Country Chevrolet via TIPS cooperative
- Adoption of Resolution Approving Investment Policy, Investment Strategies, Investment Training Providers, and Investment Broker/Dealers
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss and possibly approve several items, including declaring three school properties surplus and engaging the City of Plano for purchase, awarding construction contracts, and adopting district plans. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal issues related to multifamily developments and real property surplus.
- Resolution to declare Armstrong Middle School, Davis Elementary, and Forman Elementary surplus and engage City of Plano for purchase
- Award $4,395,849 contract to Infinity Contractors for McMillen High School systems and compliance project
- Award $230,231.64 contract to Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions for Clark Stadium systems and compliance project
- Adopt Hazardous Roadway Guidelines 2025-2026
- Approve 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan including early childhood literacy, math, and college/career/military readiness
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve a resolution regarding proposed changes to the state's A-F accountability system and STAAR tests. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $150,000 change order for the Jupiter Center renovation, a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025, and several cooperative purchases for transportation, technology, and special education services. Closed session discussions will cover the accountability resolution and surplus real property.
- Consideration of a resolution on proposed changes to the A-F accountability system and STAAR
- Approval of $150,000 change order for Jupiter Center Renovation (CSP 2022-062)
- Approval of budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Approval of cooperative purchase of white fleet vehicles from Silsbee Ford via TIPS
- Approval of easements to City of Plano for Jackson Elementary sidewalk project ($10 each)
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss and potentially vote on a settlement agreement in a construction lawsuit, a 2024-2025 tax rate of $1.04245 (a 2.41% increase), and the defeasance of Series 2016 bonds. The board will also go into closed session for legal, security, and superintendent evaluation matters.
- Consideration and possible action to approve a settlement agreement in McCarthy Building Companies vs. Plano ISD (Cause No. 493-00732-2022)
- Adoption of a resolution setting the 2024-2025 tax rate at $1.04245, a 2.41% increase
- Adoption of an order authorizing defeasance and redemption of certain Series 2016 bonds
- Approval of the purchase of canine detection services from H1-K9 Consultants via EPCNT cooperative
- Approval of waivers for remote homebound instruction, staff development minutes, foreign exchange students, dual credit courses, and modified schedule/state assessment testing days
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will consider awarding a $1,234,257 contract for the Bird Education Center Systems and Compliance Project and approving a walkthrough weapons detection system contract. The board will also vote on consent agenda items including monthly financial reports, a new security officer contract, and adoption of the Student Code of Conduct for 2024-2025. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the Robinson Fine Arts Center, security resources, and economic development incentives.
- Approval of CSP 2024-08-033 Bird Education Center Systems and Compliance Project to Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. for $1,234,257.15
- Approval of RFP 2024-06-029 Walkthrough Weapons Detection System to Communications Technologies Inc.
- Approval of RFP 2024-06-028 Unarmed, Uniformed Security Officers/Alarm Response to North America Security Services (L&J Staffing Solutions)
- Adoption of the Student Code of Conduct for the 2024-2025 school year
- Closed session discussion of the Robinson Fine Arts Center and surplus real property
Special Called Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting primarily to conduct a state-mandated annual board team-building and assessment session, which will occur in closed session. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to agenda items, followed by the closed session and reconvening to adjourn. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session for board team building and assessment under Texas Education Code 19 TEC Chapter 61.1
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, and others
- Public comment limited to agenda items; signup online from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the business day prior
- Meeting held at Academy High School, 1701 Alma Drive, Plano, Texas
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will meet on June 25, 2024, to consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including approval of minutes, financial reports, budget amendments, and various purchases and contracts. Notable items include authorizing $17,091,058 for Early Release Package 1 of the Plano Senior High School renovation, a $805,000 security and technology refresh at two schools, and several software and assessment purchases. The board will also enter closed session to discuss special education litigation and real property matters.
- Authorize $17,091,058 for Plano Senior High School renovation Early Release Package 1
- Award $805,000 for security and technology refresh at Memorial Elementary and Bowman Middle School
- Approve budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Approve disposal of surplus property and interim authority for disposal
- Approve $7,820 payment to City of Dallas for easement abandonment at Wraparound Services Center
Special Called Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on recommendations from the Long Range Facility Planning Advisory Committee, including a resolution to temporarily modify the transfer policy in response to campus closures and rezoning. The board will also enter closed session to consult with attorneys on the Robinson Fine Arts Center and facility planning policies. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Discuss and consider Long Range Facility Planning Advisory Committee Recommendations
- Consider adoption of resolution for temporary modification of transfer policy due to campus closures and rezoning
- Closed session on Robinson Fine Arts Center litigation
- Closed session on District policies for Long Range Facility Planning, including rezoning and property disposition
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving multiple construction and service contracts, including a $7.18M kitchen addition at Isaacs Early Childhood School and a $5.33M project at Pearson Early Childhood School. The board will also authorize advertising a public meeting to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate of $1.07675 per $100 valuation, down slightly from the current rate. Other items include a $899,600 stadium lighting renovation, a website redesign contract, and various service agreements.
- Amend CMAR GMP for Isaacs Early Childhood School kitchen/dining addition: $7,179,960
- Amend CMAR GMP for Pearson Early Childhood School kitchen/dining addition: $5,332,128
- Award Clark Stadium lighting renovation to ICS Energy Management Service: $899,600
- Authorize advertisement of public meeting on budget and proposed tax rate (June 25, 2024)
- Approve revisions to 2024-2025 employee benefit plan documents
Special Called Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting with a closed session to consult with attorneys about long-range facility planning, including rezoning, campus closures, and property disposition. Public comment is limited to agenda items. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no open-session action items listed.
- Closed session on long-range facility planning, including rezoning, closing campuses, and property disposition
- Public comment session limited to agenda items
- Meeting held at 2700 West 15th Street, Plano, Texas
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider a resolution declaring certain real property as surplus, award a commercial casualty insurance contract, and approve a consent agenda with routine items. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss security, audits, and officer selection, then reconvene to elect officers. Reports on advisory committees, dual language, and software updates are scheduled.
- Resolution regarding certain surplus real property
- Award RFP 2024-05-015 Commercial Casualty Insurance to USI Insurance Services National, Inc.
- Budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Head Start Expansion Grant application
- Policy CT(LOCAL) Facilities Planning on first reading
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss several administrative appointments, including principals for Brinker, Shepard, Frankford, and Jasper schools, as well as a Chief for Business Services and Athletic Director. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a resolution regarding surplus real property and potential legal issues related to multifamily residential developments. Reports will be given on a middle school research team update and the 2024-2025 department budget.
- Approval of annual agreement with Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region
- Administrative appointments for principals at Brinker, Shepard, Frankford Middle, and Jasper High schools
- Appointments for Chief for Business Services and Athletic Director
- Closed session on surplus real property resolution and legal issues regarding multifamily developments
- 2024-2025 department budget update
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will consider and vote on employee raises, the new teacher salary, and strategic compensation for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also approve a consent agenda that includes a $1,024,753.95 contract for rooftop unit replacements at multiple schools, a budget amendment, and administrative contracts. Closed session items include discussions on the Robinson Fine Arts Center and security assessments.
- Employee raises and new teacher salary for 2024-25 (item 8.1)
- Rooftop unit replacements at multiple schools: $1,024,753.95 to Air Condition Innovative Solutions, Inc. (item 7.5)
- Plano West Senior High School track fence change order: deductive $5,060.93, total $273,689.07 (item 7.6)
- Plano West Senior High School baseball/softball turf change order: deductive $25,932.20, total $2,801,193.15 (item 7.7)
- Closed session on Robinson Fine Arts Center and security audits (items 5.1-5.4)
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve consent agenda items including contracts, financial reports, and administrative appointments, and will discuss a Level Four employee appeal in closed session before taking possible action. The board will also receive updates on summer school, the 2022 bond program, and employee compensation.
- Award $3,062,777 contract to JC Commercial, Inc. for Centennial Elementary School kitchen renovation
- Approve RFP for USDA-approved child nutrition technology solution to PrimeroEdge
- Approve purchase of iPads and accessories from Apple Inc. via Choice Partners Cooperative
- Approve administrative appointments for principals at Isaacs Early Childhood School, McMillen High School, and Plano West Senior High School
- Consider Level Four appeal filed by Dana Davis, Charlette Gabriel, and Emmett Smith
Special Called Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on March 4, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The agenda includes a public comment session limited to agenda items, followed by a closed session for board training and personnel matters. No other substantive items are listed.
- Closed session for board training under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Public comment session limited to agenda items
- Meeting at Administration Building, 2700 West 15th Street, Plano, TX
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session with public comment, a closed session to discuss the Robinson Fine Arts Center property, and reports on demographics, budget, software updates, and athletics. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Closed session on Robinson Fine Arts Center real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Demographic report presentation
- Budget report on peer staffing review
- Skyward ERP and SIS update
- Athletic update
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 13, 2024, to vote on a consent agenda that includes the superintendent's contract, a settlement agreement, and several routine approvals. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report and receive updates on career and technology education, the Plano for Your Future initiative, and a transportation consulting review. Two policies on student transfers will be up for adoption on second reading.
- Approval of the Superintendent's contract as discussed in closed session on January 16, 2024
- Approval of settlement agreement terms in Cause No. 296-05834-2023
- Adoption of Policy FDA(LOCAL) Admissions: Interdistrict Transfers on Second Reading
- Adoption of Policy FDB(LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments on Second Reading
- Purchase of band uniforms for Plano Senior High, Clark High, and Vines High from Fred J. Miller, Inc. via BuyBoard Contract 670-22
Special Called Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees and Plano City Council will hold a joint meeting to receive updates on various projects. The session includes presentations on district facilities, bond projects, and city capital and economic development updates.
- Plano ISD Long Range Facility Planning Overview presentation
- Plano ISD Bond Projects Update presentation
- City of Plano Capital Projects updates for Parks, Engineering, and Public Works
- City of Plano Economic Development Update presentation
Work Session
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving the 2025-2026 academic calendar and a resolution on wage payments during inclement weather. The board will also receive reports on mid-year academic progress, student services, and the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. A closed session is scheduled to discuss economic development incentives, surplus property with the City of Plano, a legal matter with PowerSchool, and security audit findings.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Resolution on wage payments to all employees during inclement weather closures
- Closed session: economic development agreement for property tax limitation (Chapter 313)
- Closed session: possible agreement with City of Plano on surplus real property
- Closed session: potential resolution of legal proceeding with PowerSchool
Board Meeting
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $59.9 million guaranteed maximum price for the Williams High School renovation Phase 2, as well as contracts for roof replacements at several schools and HVAC upgrades. The board will also discuss the superintendent's annual evaluation and contract in closed session, and consider policy changes on board meetings and student transfers.
- CSP 2023-022 Williams High School Renovation Phase 2 CMAR GMP with McGown Gordon Construction: $59,925,507
- CSP 2024-01-002 Haun and Rose Haggar Elementary Schools Roof Replacement: $345,000 (PMR Roofing) and $350,000 (Paragon Roofing)
- CSP 2024-01-003 Frankford Middle School Roof Replacement: $1,288,420 (JJ Red Commercial Roofing)
- CSP 2024-01-010 Harrington Elementary School HVAC Upgrades: $1,656,603.28 (Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions)
- CSP 2024-01-013 Aldridge Elementary School Systems and Compliance Project: $4,631,250 (Gliden Industries)