Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Carla Bell’s organization
Jul 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Kilgore Independent School District Board Of Trustees Special Meeting/Board Workshop
The board conducted a workshop session that included discussions on 2026-27 back-to-school events and school member reminders. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the School Board Budget Workshop, involving reviews of projected revenues, M&O tax compression, M&O and I&S tax rates, compensation plan updates, and the general operational budget. Furthermore, the board reviewed the tentative timeline for the 2026-27 district needs assessment.
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Kilgore Independent School District Regular Meeting
The board received construction updates regarding the new high school and Chandler Elementary, alongside general facility, campus, and department overviews. Key actions included the approval of an increase in the district's contribution for employee health insurance, the adoption of the teacher salary scale for the upcoming school year, and updates to the school board's operating procedures. Furthermore, the board approved a TEA waiver for professional development, reviewed student enrollment and attendance data, and discussed energy efficiency projects for the new high school facility.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kilgore Independent School District Board of Trustees Special Meeting and Board Workshop
The board conducted a tour of the new High School construction site followed by a workshop session. Key discussion topics included the second reading of the school board operating procedures and a workshop on financial and operational planning. The workshop covered the Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and potential bond recommendations. Furthermore, the board reviewed projected revenues and operational budgets for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as preliminary compensation plans, teacher salary scale adjustments, staff insurance benefits, and anticipated budgetary increases for the 2026-2027 school year.
May 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Kilgore Independent School District Regular Meeting
The board meeting featured special presentations honoring top graduates, SkillsUSA state champions, and teachers of the year. Reports covered construction progress for the new high school and Chandler Elementary, district facility overviews, student enrollment and attendance data, and a school board continuing education credit report. Key business items included the review of the 2026-2027 school board operating procedures, an overview of the KISD and UT Tyler higher education partnership, and the approval of library material purchases for Kilgore Primary School.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
