May 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call meeting to order and establish quorum

2. Mission and Vision Statement

3. Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag

4. Invocation

5. Public Comments

6. Tell Me Something Good

7. Complete pre-oath statement for elected trustees

8. Swear in newly elected trustees

9. Election of officers for Board of Trustees

10. Consent Agenda

10.a. Consider and approve meeting minutes for the April 21, 2025 regular meeting.

10.b. Consider and take possible action on approval of 2025-2026 Schedule of School Board meeting dates.

10.c. Consider and take possible action on MOU with Karnes/Wilson Juvenile Board HHSC for Positive Action for Grades 1-12

11. Consider and take possible action to approve a Financing Plan for the sale of $56,000,000 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025.

12. Consider and take possible action to select an Architect to provide design and construction administration for the District's 2025 Bond Projects and to delegate authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the final contract.

13. Consider and take possible action on the proposed addition of a 2025 Bond Construction account for Kenedy ISD at Texas Champion Bank.

14. Superintendent Report

14.a. Monthly district financial and investment reports

14.b. Kenedy Elementary

14.c. Kenedy Secondary

14.d. Personnel Updates

14.e. Operations Update

15. School board calendar, board announcements, and events

15.a. SLI in San Antonio.  June 11-14.  Registration and housing are complete.

16. Closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.001

16.a. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

16.b. Sec. 551.076.  DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING.  This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate:
(1)  the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure or security devices; or
(2)  a security audit.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 3.07, eff. September 1, 2007.

16.c. Pursuant to Government Code Section 551.072, discuss the value and possible lease of real property at the Larry Kiesling Youth Sports Complex from the City of Kenedy.

16.d. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal issues related to lease of real property at the Larry Kiesling Youth Sports Complex from the City of Kenedy.

17. Reconvene from closed session for action relative to items discussed during closed session

17.a. Consider and approve safety and security recommendations as discussed in closed session.

17.b. Discussion and possible action regarding the value and lease of real property at the Larry Kiesling Youth Sports Complex from the City of Kenedy.

18. Adjournment