Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Board is composed of seven officials elected for three-year terms.  Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.  Closed Session discussions begin at 6:30 p.m., and Open Session begins at 7:30 p.m., in the Palacios Independent School District Board Room located at 1209 Twelfth Street.

The Board makes major decisions regarding school policy, curriculum, and expenditures, but it is limited by law and rules set by the State Board of Education.  Other duties consist of adopting goals and objectives for the district, reviewing and acting on policies, adopting an annual budget, setting the tax rate, electing school personnel as recommended by the superintendent, and reporting to the public about the District's progress.

Board |  Agenda  |  Elections  |  Reports  |  Resolutions  |  Goals | Operating Procedures |

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Pictured front (L-R): Peter Estraca, Lisa Harrison, Fabian Marroquin, (Secretary)

Back:  Steve Stuhrenberg (President), Peter Zamarripa (Vice President), Rob Kessler, and Brandon Bowers

 Board of Trustees:

Rob Kessler - Position 1                  Member, Board of Trustees

Peter Estraca - Position 2               Member, Board of Trustees

Brandon Bowers - Position 3        Member, Board of Trustees

Steve Stuhrenberg - Position 4     President, Board of Trustees

Lisa Harrison - Position 5              Member, Board of Trustees

Fabian Marroquin - Position 6     Secretary, Board of Trustees

Peter Zamarripa - Position 7         Vice President, Board of Trustees

Policies for Addressing the Board:

Open Forum

 

At regular meetings the Board shall allot time to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board.  Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up as they arrive, indicating the topic about which they wish to speak.

 

Complaints and Concerns

 

Complaints and concerns for which other resolution channels are provided shall be directed through those channels.  The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether a person who wishes to address the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively.  If not, the person shall be directed to seek resolution before bringing the matter to the Board at a subsequent meeting.  Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or decide regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.

 


Limit on Participation

 

Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated for that purpose. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless recognized by the presiding officer. No presentation shall exceed three minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board.
Board's  ResponseSpecific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or decide regarding any subject that is not included on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting.

ELECTION INFORMATION

Board of Trustees Election Information

 

The school board consists of seven trustees who serve three-year terms.  Annual elections take place the first Saturday of May.  Each trustee represents the entire school district.

The candidate who receives the highest number of votes for each position will serve as a trustee. Runoffs are not conducted unless there is a tie.

In accordance with the Texas Education Code and the Texas Election Code, mandatory joint elections are required for school district trustees.  Palacios ISD board elections are held on the same date as the City of Palacios.

May 6, 2017 Trustee Election:

Action was taken by the Board on Monday, March 20, 2017, to cancel the unopposed School Board Election called for May 6, 2017.  Based on receipt of the Certificate of Unopposed Candidates, the Board ordered the following unopposed candidates to be elected to the trustee positions up for election on May 6, 2017:

Lisa Harrison – Position 5
Fabian Marroquin – Position 6
Peter Zamarripa – Position 7

The unopposed candidates will be issued the Statement of Elected Officer, Oath of Office and Board Reorganization will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

 

EARLY VOTING AND ELECTION DAY VOTING WILL BE HELD AT THE PALACIOS ISD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ONLY, LOCATED AT 1209 TWELFTH STREET, PALACIOS TX 77465.  NO POLLING SITES WILL BE OPEN AT COLLEGEPORT OR CARANCAHUA.

CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS

2016-2018 Board/Administrative Goals

Vision Statement – Every student prepared for a successful future

Fairness and Equity:

  • We will treat everyone with consideration, integrity, and respect
  • We will build relationships through consistency, transparency, and trust

Professionalism:

  • We will serve as positive role models for our community, students, and staff
  • We will carry out our roles and responsibilities with a high level of commitment, diligence, and skill

Accountability and High Expectations:

  • We will take ownership for the academic performance of every student
  • We will ensure that all students learn, perform, and achieve at high levels

Positive Environments:

  • We will establish a safe, secure, and positive environment for all
  • We will ensure a dynamic atmosphere based on teamwork, communication, and collaboration

Board Goals

GOAL 1:
PALACIOS ISD will maintain and improve upon well-rounded, comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs designed to foster individual student growth and achievement.

GOAL 2:
PALACIOS ISD will establish and improve fiscally sound practices to ensure the efficient and effective management of the District’s  resources and operations.

GOAL 3:
PALACIOS ISD will recruit, develop and support highly qualified staff to provide authentic student-centered learning and instruction.

GOAL 4:
PALACIOS ISD will establish outreach opportunities for parental involvement across all demographics of the population.