Meeting Agenda
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
1.A. Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia. 
1.B. First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
1.C. Invocation
1.D. Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker will be allowed to demean employees of the school district or discuss students. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to five minutes. A delegation of three or more persons shall appoint one person to present their view to the Board. Due to a possible violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board shall make no response.
3. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by section §551.071 through §551.089. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
4. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public
4.A. The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter §551, under one or more of Texas Government sections §551.071-§551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.
4.A.1. Safety and Security Implementation. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)
4.A.1.a. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Executive Order 
4.A.2. Deliberation Regarding the Performance, Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, and Contracts of District Administrators and Teaching Staff. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)
4.A.3. Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property including Future District Plans. (Tex. Govt. Code Sect. §551.072)
4.A.4. Personnel
4.A.4.a. Employment
4.A.4.b. Resignations (Information Only)
5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - Approximately 6:30 PM
5.A. Take any action, if needed, regarding Executive/Closed Session items.
6. SPOTLIGHT 
6.A. Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month
6.A.1. Jacob Michel and Jessica Fabian
6.B. Recognition of Students of the Month
6.B.1. Cason Clark and Malina Thompson
6.C. Recognition of Victoria McFall and Kelsee Hogard for Advancement to State Student Congress
6.D. Recognition of PISD Coaches for Excellence
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
7.A. Enrollment Report
7.B. Extracurricular Activities
7.B.1. Dogwood Relays @ Wildcat Stadium: Thursday, March 6, 2025
7.B.2. UIL 17-4A District High School One Act Play Competition @ PHS: Saturday, March 8, 2025
7.C. Calendar of Events
7.C.1. Town Hall-Public Education Priorities of the 89th Session @ PHS Auditorium: Friday, February 28, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 PM 
7.C.2. PISD Education Foundation Purses & Pearls @ Anderson County Riding & Roping Arena: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:30 PM
7.C.3. Texas Public Schools Week: Monday-Friday, March 3-7, 2025
7.C.4. End 3rd Quarter: Friday, March 7, 2025
7.C.5. Spring Break: Monday-Friday, March 10-14, 2025
7.C.6. Begin 4th Quarter: Monday, March 17, 2025
7.D. Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
7.D.1. Regular Board Meeting: Monday, March 24, 2025
7.E. Any Other Updates
8. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES
8.A. Financial Report
9. CONSENT ITEMS
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
9.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025
9.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of January 21, 2025
9.C. Minutes of the Called Meeting of February 14, 2025
9.D. Bills Paid for January, 2025
9.E. Financial Report
9.F. Monthly Investment Report
9.G. Tax Collection Report
9.H. Donations
9.I. Investment Policies Review
9.J. Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment
9.K. Targeted Improvement Plan for Southside Elementary
9.L. Targeted Improvement Plan for A.M. Story Intermediate
9.M. District of Innovation (DOI) Class Size Report
9.N. 2025-2026 Cheerleading Constitution
9.O. 2025-2026 Drill Team Constitution
10. MONTHLY PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
10.A. Presenter: Joseph Mason, Principal of Palestine Junior High School
11. PERSONNEL
11.A. Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of the Contracts of Administrators
12. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
12.A. Second Read of Proposed 2025-2026 District Calendar
13. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
13.A. Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election
13.B. Cancellation of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election
14. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. ROUTINE BUSINESS
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order by President Dr. Michael Garcia. 
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1.B. First Order of Business - Announcement by the Chairman as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required.
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1.C. Invocation
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1.D. Pledges of Allegiance to American and Texas Flags
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public comment portion of each board meeting shall be used as a forum for the public or employees to present items of information to the Board of Education. We are doing this to be responsive to the community. Due to the confidentiality provision contained in the Texas Public Information Act, Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and other state and federal laws, no speaker will be allowed to demean employees of the school district or discuss students. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to five minutes. A delegation of three or more persons shall appoint one person to present their view to the Board. Due to a possible violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board shall make no response.
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3. CLOSED MEETING STATEMENT
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, chapter §551, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by section §551.071 through §551.089. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
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IF, DURING THE COURSE OF THE MEETING COVERED BY THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHOULD DETERMINE THAT A CLOSED MEETING OR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED, THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT A CLOSED MEETING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS. GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551.001, SUBCHAPTERS D AND E. BEFORE ANY CLOSED MEETING IS CONVENED, THE PRESIDING OFFICER WILL PUBLICLY IDENTIFY THE SECTION OR SECTIONS OF THE ACT AUTHORIZING THE CLOSED MEETING. ALL FINAL VOTES, ACTIONS, OR DECISIONS WILL BE TAKEN IN OPEN MEETING.
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4. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Closed to Public
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4.A. The Board of Trustees will convene in Executive/Closed session as authorized by the Texas Government Code Chapter §551, under one or more of Texas Government sections §551.071-§551.089. No action will be taken in Executive/Closed session.
Subject:
4.A.1. Safety and Security Implementation. (Texas Govt. Code §551.076)
Subject:
4.A.1.a. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Executive Order 
Subject:
4.A.2. Deliberation Regarding the Performance, Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, and Contracts of District Administrators and Teaching Staff. (Texas Govt. Code §551.074)
Subject:
4.A.3. Discussion Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property including Future District Plans. (Tex. Govt. Code Sect. §551.072)
Subject:
4.A.4. Personnel
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4.A.4.a. Employment
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4.A.4.b. Resignations (Information Only)
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5. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - Approximately 6:30 PM
Subject:
5.A. Take any action, if needed, regarding Executive/Closed Session items.
Subject:
6. SPOTLIGHT 
Subject:
6.A. Recognition of "Junior Rotarians" of the Month
Subject:
6.A.1. Jacob Michel and Jessica Fabian
Subject:
6.B. Recognition of Students of the Month
Subject:
6.B.1. Cason Clark and Malina Thompson
Subject:
6.C. Recognition of Victoria McFall and Kelsee Hogard for Advancement to State Student Congress
Subject:
6.D. Recognition of PISD Coaches for Excellence
Subject:
7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
7.A. Enrollment Report
Subject:
7.B. Extracurricular Activities
Subject:
7.B.1. Dogwood Relays @ Wildcat Stadium: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Subject:
7.B.2. UIL 17-4A District High School One Act Play Competition @ PHS: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Subject:
7.C. Calendar of Events
Subject:
7.C.1. Town Hall-Public Education Priorities of the 89th Session @ PHS Auditorium: Friday, February 28, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 PM 
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7.C.2. PISD Education Foundation Purses & Pearls @ Anderson County Riding & Roping Arena: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 5:30 PM
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7.C.3. Texas Public Schools Week: Monday-Friday, March 3-7, 2025
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7.C.4. End 3rd Quarter: Friday, March 7, 2025
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7.C.5. Spring Break: Monday-Friday, March 10-14, 2025
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7.C.6. Begin 4th Quarter: Monday, March 17, 2025
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7.D. Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
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7.D.1. Regular Board Meeting: Monday, March 24, 2025
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7.E. Any Other Updates
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8. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Subject:
8.A. Financial Report
Subject:
9. CONSENT ITEMS
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
Subject:
9.A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2025
Subject:
9.B. Minutes of the Called Meeting of January 21, 2025
Subject:
9.C. Minutes of the Called Meeting of February 14, 2025
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9.D. Bills Paid for January, 2025
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9.E. Financial Report
Subject:
9.F. Monthly Investment Report
Subject:
9.G. Tax Collection Report
Subject:
9.H. Donations
Subject:
9.I. Investment Policies Review
Subject:
9.J. Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment
Subject:
9.K. Targeted Improvement Plan for Southside Elementary
Subject:
9.L. Targeted Improvement Plan for A.M. Story Intermediate
Subject:
9.M. District of Innovation (DOI) Class Size Report
Subject:
9.N. 2025-2026 Cheerleading Constitution
Subject:
9.O. 2025-2026 Drill Team Constitution
Subject:
10. MONTHLY PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Subject:
10.A. Presenter: Joseph Mason, Principal of Palestine Junior High School
Subject:
11. PERSONNEL
Subject:
11.A. Consider Approval of Renewals/Extensions of the Contracts of Administrators
Subject:
12. ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
Subject:
12.A. Second Read of Proposed 2025-2026 District Calendar
Subject:
13. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
13.A. Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election
Subject:
13.B. Cancellation of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees Election
Subject:
14. ADJOURNMENT

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