Texas City Independent School District public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Texas City Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the November 11 meeting, monthly financial reports, budget amendments, and purchases of furniture and equipment for the new La Marque High School. The board will also recognize awards and receive reports, including the Head Start Director’s October report and instructional materials review.
- Approval of November 11, 2025 board minutes
- Approval of monthly financial reports
- Approval of budget amendments under Board Policy CD(Local)
- Approval of furniture and equipment purchases for new La Marque High School
- Approval of October Head Start Director’s Report
Committee Meeting
The Board Curriculum Committee will meet to review and adopt instructional materials. The committee will also discuss magnet schools and school improvement plans for Giles, LMHS, Simms, and Hayley.
- Instructional materials review and adoption
- LASO Strong Foundations Planning for Literacy
- LASO Strong Foundations Implementation for 6th–8th Grade Math
- School Improvement Plans for Giles, LMHS, Simms, and Hayley
- Magnet School discussion
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss district improvement plans and hold a public hearing regarding the FIRST Rating. The board is also deciding on several equipment purchases and transportation safety resolutions.
- Purchase of goods or services from Imagine Learning for $100,000 or more
- Purchase of five propane buses for the Transportation Department
- Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans for 2025-2026
- Resolution defining hazardous traffic conditions for student transportation
- Purchase of technology equipment for La Marque High School and a canopy for Texas City High School
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the Team of Eight. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a public forum.
- Information item: Team of Eight
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Facility Committee will meet to discuss cost analysis for the La Marque High School construction project, a renovation project for the Texas City High School Stadium press box, naming of La Marque High School Early College High School, and a review of facility rental costs. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.
- Discuss cost analysis of La Marque High School construction project
- Discuss renovation project to Texas City High School Stadium press box
- Discuss naming of La Marque High School Early College High School
- Review facility rental costs
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board will consider approving a guaranteed maximum price for the Inspire Academy project, along with other purchases including audio-visual equipment for the new La Marque High School and electrical supplies. The board will also vote on monthly financial reports, budget amendments, Microsoft licensing, and the Calvin Vincent Head Start grant application.
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Inspire Academy (item 8.3)
- Consider approval of $4.2M audio-visual equipment purchase for new La Marque High School (item 8.7)
- Consider approval of solicitation award for electrical supplies (item 8.4)
- Consider approval of district Microsoft licensing and advanced threat protection (item 8.5)
- Consider approval of Calvin Vincent Head Start grant application (item 8.6)
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate, then consider adopting the 2025-26 general operating budget, debt service budget, and nutrition services budget. The board will also vote on a resolution to adopt the district tax rate and approve a disaster declaration, plus nominate a delegate to the 2025 TASB assembly.
- Public hearing to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
- Consider adoption of 2025-2026 General Operating Budget (Fund 1XX)
- Consider adoption of 2025-2026 Debt Service Budget (Fund 599)
- Consider adoption of Resolution to Adopt District Tax Rate and Approve Disaster Declaration
- Consider approval of nomination to 2025 TASB Delegate Assembly
Committee Meeting
The Board Finance Committee will discuss the projected fund balance as of August 31, 2025, and the final budget amendment for 2024-2025. They will also discuss the 2025-2026 expenditure budget and tax rate options to fund it, including a potential disaster resolution related to Hurricane Beryl and options for adopting a maintenance and operations tax rate that includes disaster pennies. Additionally, they will discuss a notice of public meeting to appear in the Galveston Daily News.
- Discuss 2025-2026 Expenditure Budget
- Discuss Tax Rate Options to Fund the 2025-2026 Expenditure Budget
- Discuss Potential Disaster Resolution Related to Hurricane Beryl
- Discuss Options for Adopting a Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate That Includes Disaster Pennies
- Discuss Final 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board will consider naming the La Marque Administration Building the Vera Bell Gary Family Support Center, delegate authority under Chapter 49 of the Texas Education Code, and designate an employee to calculate the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates. Trustees will also vote on the 2025 certified appraisal roll and anticipated collection rate, the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, and multiple policy updates. The consent agenda includes over two dozen items, such as monthly financial reports, annual purchases exceeding $100,000 for several departments, and special education service contracts. A closed session is planned to discuss real estate, personnel, and legal matters.
- Consider naming the La Marque Administration Building the Vera Bell Gary Family Support Center
- Consider delegation of authority to obligate the district under Texas Education Code Chapter 49
- Consider approval of the 2025 Certified Appraisal Roll and Anticipated Collection Rate
- Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider approval of wireless network and cut-over services for the new La Marque High School
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board will hold a public meeting to discuss three items: excess property, bond construction projects, and naming of facilities. No decisions are listed; these are discussion items only.
- Discuss Excess Property
- Review Bond Construction Projects
- Discuss Naming of Facilities
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD School Safety Committee is meeting to consult with law enforcement on increasing campus presence, review drill requirements for the 2025-26 school year, and conduct safety training. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss the District Emergency Operations Plan and various safety updates, including intruder detection results, fencing, and security film.
- Consult with law enforcement on increasing presence near campuses
- Review drill requirements for 2025-26 school year
- Psychological first aid and NIMS training for committee
- Closed session to discuss District Emergency Operations Plan
- Updates on intruder detection, fencing, gates, and security window film
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the 2025-2026 compensation plan and eligibility requirements for non-enrolled students in UIL activities. The meeting includes several construction change orders and memorandum of understanding renewals for the upcoming school year.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Solicitation award for CMAR for Inspire Academy
- Change orders for TCHS New Dance Hall electrical duct bank and LMHS CCTV and intrusion detection systems
- Renewal agreement with NWEA MAP Growth for 2025-2026
- Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 for LASO Strong Foundations Implementation
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Finance Committee will discuss the 2025-2026 proposed budget, compensation plan options, estimated ending fund balance, a possible voter approval tax rate election, and possible one-time funding with disaster pennies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Discuss 2025-2026 proposed budget
- Discuss 2025-2026 compensation plan options
- Discuss estimated ending fund balance
- Discuss possible voter approval tax rate election
- Discuss possible one-time funding with disaster pennies
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet on June 10, 2025, to consider several action items, including renaming the Woodrow Wilson DAEP to Hal Biery DAEP and approving the organization of officers for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also receive a presentation and discussion of the 2025-2026 preliminary budget. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate, personnel, and legal matters.
- Consider approval of proposal to rename Woodrow Wilson DAEP to Hal Biery DAEP
- Consider presentation and discussion of 2025-2026 preliminary budget
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Inspire Academy renovation
- Consider approval of Builder's Risk policy addition for La Marque High School baseball and softball project
- Consider approval of cameras and access control for the new Ag Barn
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board will canvass the results of a special trustee election for District Six and discuss property values from the Galveston County Appraisal District. The board will also consider budget amendments, solicitation awards for custodial and teaching supplies, and a depository contract extension. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including the termination of a probationary contract.
- Canvassing returns and declaring results of a special trustee election for District Six
- Discussion of property values from Galveston County Appraisal District
- Approval of budget amendments and monthly financial reports
- Solicitation awards for custodial equipment, teaching supplies, and administrative services
- Ratification of district fencing projects collectively exceeding $100,000
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss pending legislation affecting school district finances, the 2025-2026 preliminary budget, and potential compensation plans. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.
- Discuss pending legislation impacting school district finances
- Discuss the 2025-2026 preliminary budget
- Discuss potential compensation plans
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD board will consider approving architects and delivery methods for demolishing the SERS building and remodeling the Old Calvin Vincent and Inspire Academy buildings. They will also vote on a change order for LMHS kitchen equipment, monthly financial reports, budget amendments, and the TASB Superintendent of the Year nomination. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real estate, personnel, and legal matters.
- Consider approval of architect and delivery method for SERS Building Demolition
- Consider approval of architect and delivery method for Old Calvin Vincent Remodel
- Consider approval of architect and delivery method for Inspire Academy Remodel
- Consider approval of change order for LMHS Kitchen Equipment Purchase
- Consider approval of TASB Superintendent of the Year Nomination
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will vote to certify unopposed candidates for three trustee districts and cancel the May 3, 2025 election. The board will also consider open enrollment for 2025-2026, approve campus and department budgets, and set staffing guidelines. A closed session is planned to discuss hiring, contracts, and a contingent-fee legal services agreement for youth social media litigation.
- Certify unopposed candidates and cancel May 3 trustee election for Districts 1, 2, and 4
- Approve 2025-2026 budget allocation for campus and department budgets
- Approve 2025-2026 staffing guidelines
- Approve professional architect services for Texas City Stadium renovations, culinary arts, and dance/storage projects
- Consider contingent-fee legal services contract for multi-district youth social media litigation
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially act on the nonrenewal hearing of Ms. Louisette Fields, along with other personnel matters, in closed session before reconvening for public votes.
- Closed meeting for legal advice and discussion of personnel issues, including the nonrenewal hearing of Ms. Louisette Fields
- Consideration of a purchase and sale agreement for land
- Board action on professional personnel recommendations
- Board action on renewal, non-renewal, and termination of professional contracts
- Board action on the nonrenewal hearing of Ms. Louisette Fields
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss legal advice, real property purchase, personnel matters, and a Level Three grievance filed by Cyrus Sajna. After the closed meeting, the board will consider action on professional personnel recommendations, contract renewals and terminations, and the Sajna grievance.
- Consider Level Three DGBA Grievance filed by Cyrus Sajna and related actions
- Consider Board Approval of Professional Personnel Recommendation and Related Actions
- Consider Board Approval of Renewal, Non-Renewal and Terminations of Contracts for Professional Personnel
- Review purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of land
- Consider hiring professional and non-professional personnel
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the 2023 Texas Academic Performance Report and consider several action items. These include budget amendments, personnel contracts, and construction price approvals for high school facilities and a stadium parking lot.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price approvals for Culinary Arts and Dance Room/Storage at Texas City High School
- Guaranteed Maximum Price approval for the Stingaree Stadium parking lot
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Targeted Improvement Plan for Simms Elementary
- Interlocal Agreement with Galveston County to sell a 2018 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor
- Approval of professional services contract for annual financial audit services
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will decide on the order of election for the May 3, 2025 Trustee Election and the 2025-2026 instructional calendar. The body will also review financial reports, budget amendments, and several facility and equipment purchases.
- Approval of the Order of Election for the May 3, 2025 Trustee Election
- Approval of the TCISD Instructional Calendar 2025-2026
- Purchase of 650 student laptops
- Guaranteed Maximum Price for a new Ag Facility and stadium lighting upgrades at Texas City High School
- Solicitation awards for oil and antifreeze, safety supplies/PPE, and re-roofing