Meeting Agenda
1. Public Hearing: 2025-2026 Vidor Independent School District Budget and Tax Rates
2. Order of Business
2.A. Call to Order
2.B. Invocation
2.C. Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag
2.D. Public Comments Regarding an Agenda Item
3. Presentations:
3.A. Bond Construction Update (Goal 3)
4. Board of Trustees to Discuss and Consider for Approval:
4.A. Budget Amendments and Transfers
4.B. Adult Meal Prices
4.C. 2025-2026 Certified Tax Values, Debt Collection, and Statement of Rate Calculations
4.D. Adoption of the 2025-2026 School District Budget
4.E. Adoption of the Tax Rate Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate for the 2025 Tax Year
4.F. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Amending Policies Regarding Board Meetings and Public Comments.
4.G. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy Prohibiting Assistance with Social Transitioning.
4.H. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy for Parent Grievances Regarding Statutory Rights.
4.I. Second and Final Reading of Policy EFB (Local)
4.J. Second and Final Reading of Policy FNCE (Local)
4.K. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties.
4.L. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Certain Employee Action on Controversial Topics.
 
5. Closed Session
Consideration of Personnel Matters of the sort described in Section 551.074 (1)(a)(2), Texas Government Code, regarding the appointment, employment evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees (Closed Session). Conference to receive information from or question employees, as permitted by Section 551.075, Texas Government Code (Closed Session). The Board may elect to meet in closed (Closed Session), to deliberate the value of said real property as permitted by Section 551.072 and 551.073, Texas Government Code. Any action, decision, or vote on a Closed Session matter will be taken in Open Session.
5.A. Personnel Matters
5.A.1. Finalize Superintendent's Contract
6. Reconvene from Closed Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session. 
7. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting
Subject:
1. Public Hearing: 2025-2026 Vidor Independent School District Budget and Tax Rates
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Maines
Subject:
2. Order of Business
Subject:
2.A. Call to Order
Presenter:
Mrs. Gina VanDevender
Subject:
2.B. Invocation
Subject:
2.C. Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag
Subject:
2.D. Public Comments Regarding an Agenda Item
Presenter:
Mrs. Gina VanDevender
Subject:
3. Presentations:
Subject:
3.A. Bond Construction Update (Goal 3)
Presenter:
Mr. Joshua Bennett
Subject:
4. Board of Trustees to Discuss and Consider for Approval:
Presenter:
Mrs. Gina VanDevender
Subject:
4.A. Budget Amendments and Transfers
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Maines
Subject:
4.B. Adult Meal Prices
Presenter:
Jodie Beniot
Subject:
4.C. 2025-2026 Certified Tax Values, Debt Collection, and Statement of Rate Calculations
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Maines
Subject:
4.D. Adoption of the 2025-2026 School District Budget
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Maines
Subject:
4.E. Adoption of the Tax Rate Ordinance Setting the Tax Rate for the 2025 Tax Year
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Maines
Subject:
4.F. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Amending Policies Regarding Board Meetings and Public Comments.
Presenter:
Mr. James McDowell
Subject:
4.G. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy Prohibiting Assistance with Social Transitioning.
Presenter:
Mr. James McDowell
Subject:
4.H. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy for Parent Grievances Regarding Statutory Rights.
Presenter:
Mr. James McDowell
Subject:
4.I. Second and Final Reading of Policy EFB (Local)
Presenter:
Dr. Jay Killgo
Subject:
4.J. Second and Final Reading of Policy FNCE (Local)
Presenter:
Dr. Jay Killgo
Subject:
4.K. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties.
Subject:
4.L. Deliberate and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Certain Employee Action on Controversial Topics.
 
Subject:
5. Closed Session
Consideration of Personnel Matters of the sort described in Section 551.074 (1)(a)(2), Texas Government Code, regarding the appointment, employment evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public employees (Closed Session). Conference to receive information from or question employees, as permitted by Section 551.075, Texas Government Code (Closed Session). The Board may elect to meet in closed (Closed Session), to deliberate the value of said real property as permitted by Section 551.072 and 551.073, Texas Government Code. Any action, decision, or vote on a Closed Session matter will be taken in Open Session.
Presenter:
Mrs. Gina VanDevender
Subject:
5.A. Personnel Matters
Presenter:
Mrs. Gina VanDevender
Subject:
5.A.1. Finalize Superintendent's Contract
Subject:
6. Reconvene from Closed Session for Action Relative to Items Considered During Closed Session. 
Presenter:
Mrs. Gina VanDevender
Subject:
7. Adjourn
Presenter:
Mrs. Gina VanDevender

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