Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District public meetings in 2024
35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde school board will reconvene after a closed session to consider terminating a contract employee and take personnel actions. The meeting also includes routine approvals like November accounts payable checks, the 2023-2024 annual financial report, and security vestibule construction amendments.
- Consider contract termination of employee Shawn Hoel
- Approve November 2024 accounts payable checks
- Approve 2023-2024 Annual Financial Report
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No.1 for district-wide security vestibules with Broaddus Construction
- Approve purchase of cafeteria tables
Board Workshop Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board will conduct a workshop meeting. The primary focus is a Community Visioning session led by Moak Casey.
- Community Visioning Board Workshop led by Moak Casey
Board Workshop Community Visioning Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a workshop to gather community input on long-term goals and priorities. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will receive and canvass the election returns for the November 5, 2024, Voter Approval Tax Rate Election. The meeting also includes reviews of district financial activity and personnel decisions.
- Canvassing of November 5, 2024, Voter Approval Tax Rate Election returns
- Approval of October 2024 accounts payable checks
- Consideration of a Budget Amendment
- Approval of votes for Uvalde County Appraisal District board member candidates
- Proposed updates to Board Policies FM (LOCAL) and GKA (LOCAL)
Board Workshop Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board will meet to discuss security measures. The agenda includes a proposal for a clear bag policy at athletic events and a review of safety audits.
- Discussion of adding an official clear bag policy at all athletic events
- Information regarding Intruder Detection Audit at UDLA
- Closed session to review District Facilities Safety Audit process
School Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District’s School Safety and Security Committee will meet to discuss adding an official clear bag policy for all athletic events and receive an informational update on an intruder detection audit conducted at UDLA. The meeting will also include a closed session to review the district facilities safety audit process.
- Discuss adding an official clear bag policy at all athletic events
- Item of information regarding Intruder Detection Audit at UDLA
- Closed session: District Facilities Safety Audit Review process
Special Meeting
The Uvalde school board will hold a special meeting to provide information about a Voter Approval Tax Revenue Election (VATRE) before any potential vote. No decisions are scheduled; the session is informational only.
- VATRE information session with presentation attached
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review various operational reports and consider several vendor agreements. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and a parent grievance regarding a criminal trespass warning.
- Proposed mid-contract termination of Shawn Hoel
- Agreement approvals for Clayful, Communities in Schools, and Prosolve
- Awarding RFQ 2024-002 for Federal Funds External Evaluator to Zajonc Corporation
- Approval of Southwest Texas College 2024-2025 Memorandums of Understanding
- Donations from San Antonio Area Foundation Sport for Healing Fund and The Nobelity Project
Board Workshop
The Uvalde school board will hold a workshop to discuss and vote on naming the new elementary school, approve revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar, and consider amendments to teacher evaluation appraisers. A research team from The University of Texas will present findings on the Robb Elementary tragedy and offer guidance on creating a permanent memorial.
- Approval of the new elementary school name (Naming Committee presentation)
- Approval of revisions to the 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Amendments to T-TESS Appraisers for the 2024-2025 school year
- Board workshop on Robb Elementary tragedy impact and memorial considerations
- Public forum for community input
Public Hearing Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board holds a public hearing to review the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report for the district. The meeting includes an overview of the report and a public comment period before adjournment.
- Public hearing on FIRST report for Uvalde CISD
- Overview of School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
- Public comments on the FIRST report
Special Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special meeting to discuss business and finance. The primary focus is to consider and potentially approve an order of election for a voter approval tax ratification election (VATRE).
- Approval of an order of election for a voter approval tax ratification election (VATRE)
School Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The Uvalde ISD School Safety & Security Committee meets to receive compliance updates on campus safety audits, review emergency operations procedures, and discuss new safety measures including Centegix crisis-alert badges and a school-based health clinic. The committee also hears updates from subcommittees on logistics, communication, and reunification planning.
- TEA Door Audits completed
- Campus safety audits conducted September 9–12 using Slidesoft App
- Centegix crisis-alert badges under review
- Community Health Development Inc. School Based Clinic proposed
- Behavior Threat Assessment Tool discussed
Special Meeting and Workshop
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special meeting and workshop. The board will consider a possible reduction of the 2024-2025 ad valorem tax rate and discuss board member roles and responsibilities.
- Possible action to reduce 2024-2025 ad valorem tax rate
- Texas Strategic Leadership Workshop
- Closed session and subsequent action regarding board member roles and responsibilities
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde school board will hold its regular September meeting to approve the 2024–2025 vendor list and district/campus improvement plans. Members will also hear updates on maintenance, transportation, federal programs, and investment activity, and consider awards for district apparel vendors.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Vendor list
- Consider approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Consider approval awarding vendors RFP 2024-199 District/Campus Shirts, Apparel, and Other Customized Items
- Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the UCISD Moving Forward Foundation for Community Grants
- Consider approval of a Resolution to approve the Investment Policy and Strategies for fiscal year 2024-2025
Public Hearing Meeting
The Uvalde school board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; no decisions are scheduled.
- Public Hearing to discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the adoption of the 2024-2025 district budget and a resolution to set the tax rate for the school year. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports and various contract extensions. Other items include personnel assignments and real property deliberations in closed session.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 district budget
- Resolution to set the tax rate for School Year 2024-2025
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Approval of contracts exceeding $50,000
- Lease agreements for the New School with the Uvalde New School Foundation
Special Meeting
The Uvalde school board will meet to decide on a new school-based health clinic contract, updates to the district’s code of conduct, and revisions to its innovation designation. The board will also address pending litigation and personnel matters in closed session before reconvening for action.
- Approve MOU with Community Health Development Incorporated for School Based Health Clinic
- Approve revisions to UCISD District of Innovation Designation
- Approve the 2024-2025 UCISD Student Code of Conduct
- Consider action on pending litigation (Texas Tribune v. UCISD)
- Consider personnel employments, assignments, suspensions, and terminations
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special meeting to receive information regarding Budget Workshop #4. The session includes an open forum for public comment.
- Budget Workshop #4
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde school board will hold its regular July meeting to approve board goals for the 2024–25 school year, finalize June accounts payable checks, and consider a new agreement with the Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation. The board will also receive routine updates on maintenance, transportation, and investment activity.
- Approve board goals for 2024–25 school year
- Approve June 2024 accounts payable checks
- Approve resolution for Truth in Taxation Officer
- Approve agreement with Uvalde CISD Moving Forward Foundation
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding for All Stars program
Training Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board is meeting for a training session focused on goal setting. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, open forum, and adjournment, with the main substantive item being board training.
- Board training: Goal setting
- Open Forum
- Moment of silence honoring 21 victims
- Call to Order and Adjournment
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD board is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the West Zone board vacancy and appoint a nominee to fill the unexpired term ending May 2026. The board will also enter closed session for legal consultation on the appointment, then reconvene to consider the appointment and swear in the new member.
- Interview applicants for West Zone unexpired term to expire May 2026
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074
- Consider appointment of nominee for West Zone vacancy
- Swearing in of West Zone Board Member
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will consider appointing Laura Perez to fill the East Zone vacancy, accept a board member's resignation, and swear in the new member. The board will also hold a closed session on legal and personnel matters, then reconvene to discuss filling the West Zone vacancy and take possible action on personnel. Additionally, the board will consider several contracts, including extending the food service contract with Southwest Food Service Excellence, selecting Moak Casey for an efficiency audit, contracting with TXU for electricity, and approving the 2024-2025 compensation plan.
- Appointment of Laura Perez to fill School Board East Zone vacancy
- Acceptance of resignation of a Board Member
- Approval of private resale bid for LOT 1&2 BLOCK 2 F TORRES (Uvalde PID 36480, Zavala PID 18964)
- Contract extension with Southwest Food Service Excellence
- Approval of 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the East Zone board seat, with an unexpired term ending May 2026. The board will also discuss and consider approval of applicants for the East Zone, and receive information on a federal grant application and the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, open forum, and adjournment.
- Interview applicants for East Zone trustee vacancy (term expires May 2026)
- Discuss and consider approval of applicants for East Zone
- Information on intent to apply for ESSA Federal Grant
- Information on 2024-2025 budget
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board is holding a special meeting to announce applicants and discuss questions for open interviews scheduled for June 10th. The board will also enter a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding real property, followed by board training and adjournment.
- Announce applicants and discuss interview questions for June 10th open interviews
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.072 for legal consultation on real property
- Board training session
- Moment of silence honoring 21 individuals
- Open forum for public comment
Training Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board will meet for a training meeting. The agenda includes discussing the resignation of a board member and the appointment of a replacement.
- Acceptance of a School Board Member's resignation
- Appointment of a candidate to fill the Board vacancy
- Discussion regarding board response to public comments
Special Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board is holding a special meeting that includes a budget workshop (#3) as an information item. The agenda also includes routine items like the call to order, open forum, and adjournment.
- Budget Workshop #3 information item
- Open Forum for public comment
- Moment of silence honoring 21 victims
- Call to order and quorum announcement
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will canvass May 4 election returns, declare and swear in newly elected trustees, and reorganize board leadership. The board will also consider several contracts, including for athletic trainer services, energy consultation, bus camera systems, and a construction manager for security vestibules, plus a public hearing on the district annual report.
- Canvass May 4, 2024 General Election returns and declare elected trustees
- Consider contract with Bethpage Consulting, LLC for Athletic Trainer Services
- Consider contract with Tradition Energy for Energy Consultation Services
- Consider contract with Seon System Sales (Safe Fleet) for bus camera systems
- Authorize contract with Broaddus Construction as CMAR for District Wide Security Vestibules Project
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including adopting a resolution on reproductive education curriculum, approving a donation and MOU with Hazel Health, and approving a contract with Centegix. The board will also vote on accounts payable, summer school pay rates, and instructional materials certification, and will enter closed session to discuss teacher and professional contract renewals and personnel actions.
- Adoption of a Resolution Regarding Reproductive Education Curriculum and Materials
- Approval of a donation from and Memorandum of Understanding with Hazel Health
- Approval of a contract with Centegix
- Approval of accounts payable checks for March 2024
- Approval of 2024 summer school pay rates for staff
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD board is holding a special meeting with an open forum for public comment and an informational item on Budget Workshop #2. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, moment of silence, invocation, and pledge.
- Open Forum for public comments
- Item of information on Budget Workshop #2
- Moment of silence honoring 21 individuals
Special Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board is holding a special meeting on March 25, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a budget workshop item, which is listed as an item of information, meaning the board will discuss the budget but no formal action is listed. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, invocation, pledge, open forum, adjournment).
- Budget workshop presentation (attachment: Budget Workshop 3.25.2024)
- Open forum for public comment
- Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine financial and operational reports, plus several action items. Key decisions include awarding a construction manager for district-wide security vestibules, approving an additional leave program for staff, and amending the 2024-2025 academic calendar. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal matters, employee grievances, and administrator contract renewals.
- Consider approval of RFP #2024-0001 for Construction Manager at Risk for District Wide Security Vestibules Project
- Discussion and possible approval of Resolution to Join the Lone Star Investment Pool
- Consider approval of accounts payable checks for February 2024
- Consider approval of an Additional Leave Program for qualified staff (mental health days)
- Discussion and possible approval of amendment to 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
Safety & Security Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Safety & Security Committee is meeting to discuss corrective actions for a TEA intruder audit, plan safety and security system improvements, and gather feedback on facility access after school. The committee will also respond to school recommendations from the DOJ report, including emergency operations planning through several subcommittees.
- TEA Intruder Audit: Corrective action for weekly exterior door sweep documentation
- UCISD Safety and Security System Planning
- Feedback on safety concerns around open access to facilities after school
- Response to school recommendations from DOJ report
- Emergency operations planning subcommittees (Joint Command, Operations, Joint Information, Reunification, Liaison/Notification, Logistics)
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including a recommendation not to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers, approval of a fleet vehicle lease with Enterprise Fleet Management, and approval of a request for proposals for network upgrades. The agenda also includes numerous informational reports on finances, attendance, and discipline, as well as consent agenda items for approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the private resale of property account no. 14053
- Recommendation that the district not employ or accept a chaplain as a volunteer (Texas School Chaplain Act SB763)
- Consider approval of RFP for Network Upgrades
- Consider approval to contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for lease of white fleet vehicles
- Consider approval of Budget Amendment #3
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several administrative and financial items. Key actions include ordering the May general election, authorizing the superintendent to contract with Uvalde County for the election, approving accounts payable checks for December 2023, and approving the 2022-2023 annual financial audit. The board will also receive informational reports on district operations, finances, and student data, and consider approval of the Uvalde High School course catalog for 2024-2025.
- Consider and take possible action to order the May 2024 general election
- Resolution to authorize superintendent to contract with Uvalde County for board election
- Approval of accounts payable checks for December 2023
- Approval of 2022-2023 annual financial audit
- Approval of Uvalde High School course catalog for 2024-2025
Special Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve personnel employments, assignments, suspensions, and terminations. The board will enter a closed session for deliberations, then reconvene to take possible action on these items.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074
- Deliberation on personnel employments, assignments, suspensions, and terminations
- Possible action on personnel employments, assignments, suspensions, and terminations