Dell City Independent School District public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative resignations and review district policies. The agenda includes considerations for personnel changes, facility projects, and the acceptance of donated vehicles.
- Consideration of superintendent resignation
- Consideration of Frank Archuleta resignation from board of trustees
- Approval of local policy for non-prescription epinephrine administration on campus
- Acceptance of donated vehicles from ESC 19 and Hudspeth Co. Sheriff's Department
- Discussion of stipend for athletic director(s)
Regular Meeting
The Dell City Independent School District board will meet to review the 2023-24 fiscal year audit report presented by Singleton Clark, discuss and potentially approve campus facilities projects, and take action on other routine and personnel matters. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed executive session for personnel and legal discussions.
- Consideration and approval of 2023-24 fiscal year audit report
- Consideration and approval of proposed campus facilities projects
- Review and approval of 2024 Fall Stipends
- Review and approval of Safety Curriculum for grades K-12
- Consideration of professional contract for K-1 teacher
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will conduct its regular meeting on October 23, 2024, including accepting the resignation of board president Stephen Carpenter and reorganizing district leadership roles. The board will also review financial reports, personnel changes, and consider updates to district plans and bank signatories.
- Accept resignation of Stephen Carpenter as board president
- Nominate and elect new board officers
- Remove Stephen Carpenter, Joe Quintero, Debi Berry, and Eric Bell as bank signatories from Pecos County State Bank accounts
- Add Luis Guillen, Kaitlyn Snow, and Lupita Mariscal as bank signatories to Pecos County State Bank accounts
- Consider mid-year evaluation for district superintendent
Regular Meeting
The Board will review administrative reports and consider approvals for the 2024-25 District Improvement Plan, Fiscal Manual, and Safety Curriculum. The meeting includes a presentation from Hartwell University and a report from the Hudspeth County Appraisal District Review Board.
- Acceptance of $33,000 contribution from El Paso Community Foundation and Schulze Family for a sub compact tractor and implements
- Approval of invoices for Singleton Clark ($19,350) and Hudspeth Appraisal District ($11,280.66)
- Possible action on stadium lighting donated by Sierra Blanca ISD
- Review of 2024-25 campus facilities projects
- Clarification or action on 2024-25 varsity coaching stipends
Final Tax Rate Hearing
The Dell City Independent School District board will conduct its legally required final hearing on the proposed 2024-25 tax rate. The original notice was published in the Hudspeth Herald in June 2024. Residents may speak for up to five minutes during the public comments portion.
- Final proposed 2024-25 tax rate presented for approval
- Public comments limited to five minutes per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review district financial reports and consider the adoption of the 2024-25 tax rate and budget. The meeting includes discussions on student and employee handbooks, safety policies, and several personnel contracts.
- Adoption of Tax Rate for 2024-25
- Consideration of 2024-25 District Budget amendments
- Review of monthly invoices of $10,000 or more
- Approval of professional contracts for 2nd Grade Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher, and Reading Instructional Aide
- Consideration of 2024-25 Professional Consulting Contracts for ESC 19 SPED Diagnostician, Speech Therapy, Psychological Evaluations, and Counselors
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will hear updates on tax collection services and the 2025 budget, then vote on renewing the District of Innovation plan, adjusting the 2024-25 student meal rate to $15, and approving several service agreements and contracts. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Consider renewal of District of Innovation for 2024-2029
- Approve 2024-25 student travel meal rate increase to $15 per meal
- Approve ESC 18 and ESC 11 service agreements for 2024-25
- Renew depository contract with Pecos County State Bank for two years
- Adjust 2024-25 calendar to align with Hudspeth County Livestock Show and Staff Development dates
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will consider and adopt the FY 2024-25 budget, amend the FY 2023-24 budget, and approve the 2024-25 pay plan. They will also consider staff hires, a homeschooled student UIL participation resolution, a policy allowing enrollment of students who turn 5 after September 1, and a revised academic calendar. The board will enter executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Consideration and final amendment of FY 2023-24 budget
- Consideration and/or adoption of 2024-25 District Pay Plan
- Consideration and/or approval of 2024-25 professional contract middle school and new paraprofessional staff hires
- Consideration and adoption of FY 2024-25 Budget
- Consideration and/or approval of 2024-25 resolution allowing homeschooled student UIL participation
Budget Workshop
This is a notice of a possible quorum for a budget workshop, not a regular board meeting. The Dell City ISD Board of Trustees may attend, but no formal decisions or votes will occur, and no minutes will be produced.
- Budget workshop scheduled for June 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM
- Location: Grace Grebing Library, 300 Grebing Street, Dell City, TX
- No formal action or deliberation expected
- Notice posted per Texas Open Meetings Act
Budget & Goals Workshop
This is a notice of a possible quorum for a Budget & Goals Workshop of the Dell City ISD Board of Trustees, not a regular meeting. The board may attend and discuss items, but will not deliberate or take formal action, and no minutes will be produced. The notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Workshop on budget and goals
- Possible quorum of board members
- No formal action or deliberation planned
- No meeting minutes to be produced
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will hold its regular meeting, including administering oaths to uncontested board members, electing officers, and hearing public comments. The board will consider the superintendent's annual evaluation, new hires and contract offers for 2024-25, an audit engagement letter, and a risk management fund renewal. It will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and then take action on those items in open session.
- Administer oath of office to uncontested board members
- Consider annual evaluation of superintendent
- Consider new hires and contract offers for 2024-25
- Approve Singleton Clark 2023-24 Audit Engagement Letter
- Consider TASB Risk Management Fund Renewal for 2024-25
2024-25 Budget Workshop
This is a notice of a possible quorum, not a regular board meeting. The Dell City ISD Board of Trustees may attend a budget workshop on April 24, 2024, at the Grace Grebing Library. No formal action or deliberation will occur, and no minutes will be produced.
- Possible quorum notice for 2024-25 budget workshop
- Meeting at Grace Grebing Library, 300 Grebing Street, Dell City, TX
- No formal action or deliberation planned
Regular Meeting
The school board will consider several items for the 2024-25 school year, including academic and work calendars. The meeting includes discussions on professional staff contracts, paraprofessional employment offers, and potential changes to purchase authorization limits.
- Approval of 2024-25 Work Calendars
- Action regarding 2024-25 Academic Calendar
- Review of policy for purchases requiring board authorization (current limit is $20,000.00)
- Renewal of interlocal agreement for ESC 11 Benefits Cooperative services
- Professional staff contracts and paraprofessional offers for 2024-25 fiscal year
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will hold its regular meeting with presentations from TASB and US Employee Benefits Services, plus administrative reports. Action items include a resolution on accountability, the 2024-25 academic calendar, and a possible change to the superintendent's purchase authorization limit, currently $20,000. The board will also enter executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Consideration of board resolution supporting a fair and transparent accountability system
- Proposed 2024-25 academic calendar(s)
- Policy and amount for purchases requiring board authorization (current limit: $20,000)
- TASB Products and Services presentation by Mr. Ruben Cervantes
- US Employee Benefits Services presentation by Ismael Rodriguez
Public Hearing
The Dell City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on February 28, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Grace Grebing Library, 300 Grebing Street, regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). This is not a regular board meeting; no formal action or deliberation will occur, and no minutes will be produced. The notice is posted to comply with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Public hearing on TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report)
- Location: Grace Grebing Library, 300 Grebing Street
- No formal action or deliberation planned
- No meeting minutes to be produced
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like pledges, public comments, and consent agenda. Key actions include possibly accepting the 2022-23 Texas Academic Performance Report, certifying unopposed candidates, and voting on canceling the May 2024 trustee election. The board will also discuss a Hartwell University program, a weight room request, and enter executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Consideration to accept 2022-23 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Discussion/update on Hartwell University professional degree program
- Certification of unopposed candidates for May 2024 Board of Trustees Election
- Consideration of order to cancel May 2024 Board of Trustees Election
- Discussion/action on DCISD weight room as requested by Trustee Alvord
Special Meeting
The Dell City ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider a policy allowing community use of district facilities for memorial or funeral services under special circumstances. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and real estate matters, then return to open session for any action.
- Consideration of community use of district facilities for memorial/funeral services
- Closed session for personnel, attorney consultation, and real estate matters under Texas Gov. Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like financial reports and minutes, plus several action items. Trustees will consider a district vehicle policy, discuss the weight room, and review safety training approval and the District Improvement Plan. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters.
- Consideration of district vehicle policy including mileage logs and parking at district facilities
- Discussion of DCISD weight room as requested by Trustee Alvord
- Discussion of January 5th safety committee meeting and approval of February 29th training
- Mid-Year Review update of District Improvement Plan
- Executive session for personnel, legal, and real estate matters