Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Ponder Independent School District.
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Ponder
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
1,719
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
4835310
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Lion/Lady Lions
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
225.11
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Latest Budget Year
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Ponder Independent School District
The Board addressed a variety of administrative and operational matters. Key actions included accepting the resignation of a trustee and appointing a replacement for Place 7. A public hearing was held regarding the 2026-27 district tax rates, which were subsequently adopted. The Board approved a design-build contract for a new multipurpose facility, recognized Denton County 4-H for extracurricular status, and passed resolutions concerning Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights. Additionally, the Board approved the Student Code of Conduct, updates to local board policies, and new positions for the district's child care program.
The meeting included an executive session regarding personnel matters and student recognitions for GT students and a reading challenge. The Board held a public hearing regarding the F.I.R.S.T. report and reviewed various consent agenda items, including a shared services arrangement with the Denton Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, appraiser approval, and monthly district financial reports. Administrator reports were provided by campus principals, the athletic director, the director of technology, district operations, the CFO, and the chiefs of elementary and secondary schools. New business items addressed the oath of office for a new trustee, the approval of the 2025-26 annual financial audit, district budget amendments, and an amendment to the academic calendar due to a water main break. Additionally, the Board approved library purchase items and received updates on demographic reports, bond and construction projects, and board training.
The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. The Consent Agenda included monthly financial reports, approval of T-TESS and T-PESS calendars and appraisers, and an interlocal agreement with Denton ISD. New business included the approval of district budget amendments, safety and security personnel for the guardian program, the Texas State three-year safety and security audit, and a resolution for a Good Cause Exception to HB3. Additionally, the board approved the Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan for the 2026-2027 school year and the adoption of TASB Update 127 legal and local policies.
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