Bearcat Board Bulletin

On Wednesday, November 11th, the Pilot Point ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Below you will find a summary of key updates and action items from the meeting. We hope these highlights help you stay connected and informed as a valued member of the Pilot Point ISD community.

Pilot Point ISD is proud to recognize Gracie McCracken for her outstanding performance at the State Cross Country Meet last weekend! Gracie placed 46th out of 152 runners and finished 8th among Class 3A freshmen. Competing at the state level as a freshman is an impressive accomplishment and a reflection of her hard work, dedication, and determination. Please join us in congratulating Gracie on a remarkable season and for representing Pilot Point ISD with Bearcat pride!

The Board recognized our Students of the Month. At the Early Childhood Center, Amelia B. and Haddie J. were honored, and at the Elementary School, Stone G. and Hank L. were recognized. Each of these students was selected by their campus for the example they set among their peers, and the Board congratulated them on the recognition.

As our community grows, Pilot Point ISD uses demographic studies to better understand where new homes are being built, how student enrollment is changing, and what those changes could mean for our schools. The Fall 2026 demographic update provides current enrollment data and projections for the next decade, helping guide the Board of Trustees and district leadership as they plan for future staffing, classroom space, and facility needs. Key findings include:

• Record enrollment: The district’s fall snapshot enrollment reached 1,840 students, an increase of 105 students—or 6.1%—over last year. Enrollment has grown for six consecutive years.

• Residential growth: A record 550 new homes closed within district boundaries over the past year. Approximately 11,200 additional homes are projected over the next decade.

• Future enrollment: Under the report’s moderate growth scenario, enrollment could reach approximately 2,644 students by 2031 and 4,538 by 2036.

• Campus capacity: Elementary enrollment is projected to exceed current capacity in fall 2027 under all growth scenarios. Under moderate growth, the middle school would exceed capacity in 2030–31 and the high school in 2031–32.

These projections highlight the importance of long-term planning for student needs, staffing, and facilities. Forecasts may change as housing development and enrollment trends evolve.

The Board received an update on district facilities and operations. Through its partnership with Ideal Impact, Pilot Point ISD reported $112,072.87 in energy savings during the first year, including $7,987.56 in September. Monthly campus walk-throughs continue to help identify and address interior and exterior maintenance needs.

Trash services transitioned to Republic Services on November 1 as part of a citywide change. The district also completed its five-year Texas Department of Agriculture procurement review and is working to address the initial findings within the required timeframe.

The Board approved a proposed list of library books following a 30-day public review period that allowed parents, guardians, and community members to review the selections. District staff vetted each title for alignment with applicable Texas guidelines and recommended the list for approval.

The school board meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of the month. The meetings will begin at 5:00 pm.

December 7, 2026* (Monday)

January 13, 2027

February 10, 2027

March 3, 2027* (First Week of Month)

April 14, 2027

May 12, 2027

June 9, 2027

July 14, 2027

Click here to visit our PPISD Board Meeting Webpage and access the monthly agendas and recordings.