Ector County Independent School District public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on First Amended and Restated Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value between the
The Ector County ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly approve a $7 million bond defeasance, a mineral lease award to David H. Arrington Oil Company, and a revised tax-limitation agreement with 1PointFive Stratos, LLC. The meeting also includes routine approvals and public hearings.
- Public hearing and vote on defeasing $7M of 2020-B bonds
- Approval of mineral lease to David H. Arrington Oil Company, LLC
- First Amended and Restated Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value with 1PointFive Stratos, LLC (Texas Comptroller Application Number 1570)
Board Training
The Board and Superintendent will conduct a governance team training and development session. The meeting may include a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations.
- Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Training and Development
- Possible closed meeting regarding personnel matters
- Possible closed meeting for consultations with attorney
Board Workshop Meeting
The Board will hold a workshop meeting to review school action updates and a presentation on a new Transition Learning Center. The session also includes a discussion regarding budget priorities for the 2025-2026 school year.
- School Action Update for Noel, Pease, and Zavala Elementary schools
- DLR New Transition Learning Center presentation
- Discussion of Board 2025-2026 Budget Priorities
Regular Meeting
The Ector County Independent School District Board will discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 Budget Amendment #3 and the Annual Financial Report. The board is also reviewing a contract for a superintendent search firm and a memorandum of understanding with Sul Ross State University.
- Approval of Bond 2023 purchases over $50,000
- Approval of general purchases over $50,000
- Approval of 2024-2025 Budget Amendment #3
- Superintendent Search Firm Contract approval
- Memorandum of Understanding with Sul Ross State University
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County Independent School District Board will hold a workshop meeting to receive reports and presentations. The session includes an overview of the annual financial report and a presentation on a new Career and Technical Education facility.
- Annual Financial Report Overview
- PBK Career and Technical Education Facility Presentation
- Communications Department Presentation
- Possible closed meeting regarding personnel matters and attorney consultations
Special Board Meeting
The Ector County Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to certify compliance with open meeting laws, hear public comment, and discuss the superintendent search process with a TASB consultant. The board may also move to a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters and consult with their attorney.
- Discussion with TASB Consultant regarding Superintendent Search Process and Search Schedule Calendar
- Possible Request for Approval to Move to Closed Meeting for Personnel Matters and Attorney Consultation
Special Board Meeting - Level III Grievance Hearings
The Ector County Independent School District Board will meet for a special session to conduct Level III grievance hearings. The board may move to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel.
- Possible action concerning Level III Grievance Hearing for Karla Ronquillo
- Possible action concerning Level III Grievance Hearing for Klarissa Salgado
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Financial Accountability
The Ector County ISD board will hold its regular meeting and a public hearing on financial accountability. Key decisions include approving a $972,000 donation, discussing a mineral lease, and voting on a property purchase. The board will also review the 2023 bond spending and FIRST report.
- Approval of $972,000 donation for Math 3-year program
- Discussion and approval of mineral lease consideration
- Vote on contract to purchase Property A
- Approval of Bond 2023 purchases over $50,000
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
Special Board Meeting
The Ector County Independent School District board holds a special meeting to interview five firms hired to assist with the superintendent search. No decisions are listed on this procedural agenda; the board will only conduct interviews and take public comment.
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board holds a workshop meeting to receive presentations on bilingual/ESL programs, STEM curriculum, and Senate Bill 1882 partnership outcomes. The board will also hear a design update for a new JROTC firing range and auditorium renovations at Permian High School. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Presentation of Bilingual/ESL Program with attachments dated 9/25/2024 and 10/3/2024
- Presentation of Curriculum and Instruction STEM with attachments dated 9/25/2024 and 10/3/2024
- Discussion of 2023-24 Senate Bill 1882 Partnership Performance Outcomes with attachments dated 9/26/2024 and 10/2/2024
- Design update for new Permian High School JROTC firing range and auditorium renovations with attachments dated 10/3/2024 and 10/4/2024
Special Board Meeting - Level III Grievance Hearings
The Ector County ISD Board will convene a special meeting to conduct two Level III grievance hearings regarding employee complaints. The board may move to a closed session to deliberate on these matters as authorized by Texas law.
- Possible closed meeting for Level III grievance hearings (Benjamin Herrera)
- Two Level III grievance hearings listed under employee-employee complaints
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 tax rate ordinance and Budget Amendment #2. The meeting also includes reviews of Bond 2023 purchases and the approval of campus improvement plans for various district schools.
- Ordinance to set 2024 tax rate for 2024-2025
- Approval of Bond 2023 purchases over $50,000
- Approval of general purchases over $50,000
- 2024-2025 Budget Amendment #2
- Acceptance of donations over $10,000
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD board holds a workshop meeting to discuss TASB Board Policy Update 123 and review 2024–2025 campus improvement plans for all district schools. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is an informational session.
- Discussion of TASB Board Policy Update 123 with 16 attachments
- Review of 2024–2025 ECISD Campus Improvement Plans with 42 attachments
- STAAR and End of Course Exam data report and discussion
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD board will meet to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items, including approval of purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment, and multiple interlocal agreements with outside organizations. The meeting also includes recognition of awards, updates on bond projects, and a potential closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of Bond 2023 purchases over $50,000 including construction, roofing, and electrical services
- Discussion and approval of 2024-2025 Budget Amendment #1
- Approval of amended Odessa Family YMCA performance agreement
- Approval of architect-owner roof design contract with Bluefin, LLC
- Approval of interlocal agreements with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Communities in Schools
Special Meeting
The Ector County ISD board will hold a special meeting to certify open-meeting compliance, hear public comment, and then move into closed session to discuss Dr. Scott Muri’s voluntary retirement agreement and possible naming of an interim superintendent. No formal decisions are listed on the published agenda beyond the closed-session personnel items.
- Approval of Dr. Scott Muri’s voluntary retirement agreement
- Possible action naming an interim superintendent
Special Board Meeting - Level III Grievance Hearings
The Ector County ISD Board is holding a special meeting to conduct Level III grievance hearings for four employees. The board will likely move into closed session to hear and deliberate these employee complaints, then possibly take action on each case.
- Level III grievance hearing for Amanda Napoleon
- Level III grievance hearing for Kendra Salgado
- Level III grievance hearing for Timothy August Young
- Level III grievance hearing for Christine Carrillo
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing for Adoption of 2024-2025 Official Budget
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2024-2025 official budget, along with related resolutions on property tax rates and fund balance. The board will also consider multiple Bond 2023 construction contracts, including a new agricultural farm facility, a middle school, a CTE high school, and an auditorium renovation, plus other purchases over $50,000.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Official Budget and public hearing
- Resolution to calculate property tax rates
- Bond 2023 purchases over $50,000, including surveillance camera refresh
- Construction contracts with Teinert Construction for middle school, CTE high school, and Permian High School auditorium
- Architect-owner contract with Parkhill for new Agricultural Farm Facility
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and receive reports on several items, including a design update from PBK Architects for a new middle school, a resolution to lease unused or underused district facilities, and Spring 2024 MAP assessment results. The board will also consider action on reorganizing its leadership by naming a president, vice-president, and secretary, and may move into closed session to deliberate on hiring a principal for San Jacinto Elementary.
- PBK Architects design update for a new middle school
- Resolution to lease or allow use of unused/underused district facilities
- Spring 2024 MAP assessment presentation
- Reorganization of Board of Trustees: naming president, vice-president, secretary
- Closed session to deliberate hiring a principal at San Jacinto Elementary
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving Bond 2023 purchases over $50,000, architect contracts with JSA Architects and DLR Group, and a resolution to replace the bond paying agent. They will also vote on the 2024-2025 compensation plan, a budget amendment, and several other action items, plus discuss the Bond 2023 update and budget.
- Approval of Bond 2023 purchases over $50,000
- Architect-owner contracts with JSA Architects and DLR Group for bond program construction
- Resolution to replace Bank of New York Mellon as paying agent/registrar
- 2024-2025 compensation plan approval
- 2023-2024 budget amendment #8
Board Workshop Meeting
The Board Workshop includes a presentation regarding a Grow Odessa land donation for a Career and Technical Education Center. The board will also review reports on coaching models, humanities curriculum, and technology updates.
- Grow Odessa Land Donation for Career and Technical Education Center
- Comprehensive Coaching Model Analysis with Texas Tech University
- Curriculum & Instruction Report - Humanities
- Technology Update Presentation
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD board will consider approving purchases over $50,000, a lease agreement for property at 9301 Andrews Hwy, and several personnel actions including contract renewals and principal/director hires. The board will also receive updates on Bond 2023, the budget, and the fine arts program.
- Approval of purchases over $50,000, including RFP 24-15 for internet access
- Lease agreement with Sunset Golf & Country Club, LLC for property at 9301 Andrews Hwy
- Approval of 2024-2025 employment contract renewals for administrators, teachers, and professional support staff
- Hiring of principals at Buice and Cavazos Elementary Schools and executive directors of leadership and guidance/counseling
- Acceptance of donations over $10,000 from Ed Foundation of Odessa
Board of Trustees/Superintendent Annual Team Building Training
This is a procedural meeting of the Ector County ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent, focused on the annual team building training session. The agenda includes roll call, open meeting compliance verification, opening and closing remarks, public comment, and the training itself, led by Dr. Cathy Mincberg. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Annual Team Building Training led by Dr. Cathy Mincberg
- Public comment period
- Verification of Open Meeting Law compliance
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is meeting to consider several major financial actions, including approving purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment, and adopting orders to issue up to $196,230,000 in Series 2024-A bonds and $100,000,000 in Series 2024-B bonds for the Bond 2023 program. The board will also discuss and possibly approve architect contracts for bond construction projects, a construction delivery method agreement with Gordian, and a preliminary financing plan. Other items include a science textbook adoption, a resolution to nominate the superintendent for an award, and consent agenda items like bills and donations.
- Approval of purchases over $50,000 (RFP 24-14 C2 Equipment Service, RFP 24-15 Internet Access)
- 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #7
- Science K-12 textbook adoption (Proclamation 2024)
- Architect-owner contracts with Parkhill and PBK for Bond Program construction (PHS Auditorium Reno, Transp Ctr, JR-ROTC, New CTE Center, New Middle School)
- Adoption of orders authorizing up to $196,230,000 (Series 2024-A) and $100,000,000 (Series 2024-B) in bonds
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a workshop meeting with presentations on Results Driven Accountability (RDA) and Winter 2024 MAP assessment data. The board may also move into closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with the attorney. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Results Driven Accountability (RDA) 2023 presentation for ECISD
- Winter 2024 MAP Assessment presentation
- Possible closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation
Special Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider approving the 2024-2025 K-5 attendance boundary for Zavala Elementary. The agenda includes public comment and a single action item on this boundary. No other substantive business is listed.
- Discussion and request for approval of 2024-2025 K-5 Zavala Elementary attendance boundary
Regular Meeting and Joint Public Hearing with District Continuous Improvement Team on District Annual Performance Report
The Board of Trustees will review updates on Bond 2023, including land purchase contracts and construction methods. The meeting also includes discussions on 2024-2025 school actions such as elementary attendance boundaries and the repurposing of Burleson Elementary.
- Bond 2023: Discussion of purchases over $50,000 including Andrews Hwy land contracts
- Discussion of School District Facilities Construction Method by Bond 2023 Project
- Proposed 2024-2025 attendance boundaries for Zavala, Pease, Noel, and San Jacinto Elementary
- Proposal to repurpose Burleson Elementary into a PreKindergarten Center
- Review of the District Annual Performance Report with the Continuous Improvement Team
Board Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss several report items including the LEAP grant and strategic plan updates. The meeting includes discussions on board policy revisions regarding bilingual education and volunteer chaplains. Additionally, the board may enter a closed session to authorize contracts for the purchase of two properties.
- Presentation of the Leadership for Ector's Accelerated Performance (LEAP) Grant
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Board Update
- Discussion of Proposed 2024-2025 School Actions
- Revisions to Board Policy EHBE (LOCAL) regarding Bilingual Education/ESL
- Authorization of contract negotiations for Property A and Property B
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review Bond 2023 updates and approve various purchases exceeding $50,000. The meeting also includes discussions on local policy updates and a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 year.
- Bond 2023 purchase approvals over $50,000
- 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #5
- TASB Local Policy Update 122
- Memorandum of Understanding with WestEd for Air Tutors Program evaluation
- Roofing Consultant Services RFQ 24-10
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the TASB Board Policy Update 122, which covers multiple areas including technology, safety, employment, curriculum, and student welfare. They will also receive a presentation on the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program. The board may then move into closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion of TASB Board Policy Update 122 with 12 attachments
- Presentation of the Career & Technical Education Program
- Possible closed meeting for personnel matters and attorney consultation