Amarillo ISD public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The board will discuss and possibly take action on closing or consolidating schools on a watchlist, including potential attendance zone changes. The meeting also covers the 2025-2026 district calendar and personnel matters.
- Discussion of closures/consolidations for Park Hills Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, Pleasant Valley Elementary, and Allen 6th Grade Campus
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District calendar
- Resolution designating 2025 non-business days for Public Information Act timelines
- Personnel actions regarding employment, leave, dismissal, and firearm carry approvals
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will receive a report on schools on the watchlist for potential closure or consolidation. The board will also consider several budget and insurance approvals, as well as new district policies.
- Amendment #3 to the 2024-2025 District budget
- Selection of a Pharmacy Care Management provider (RFP #3692-24.10)
- HVAC Automation Control Equipment for Oak Dale and Sanborn Elementary schools
- Retainer agreement with Walsh Gallegos law firm for 2025 legal services
- Engineer for a pavement project at the Amarillo ISD Transportation Facility parking lots
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The board will meet to consider approving the 2023-2024 annual financial audit and budgeted purchases for safety radios. The meeting includes discussions on employee benefits and legal matters regarding the superintendent search process.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Annual Financial Audit Report
- Budgeted purchase of safety radios
- Employee benefits presentation by USI Southwest, Inc.
- Legal consultation regarding the superintendent search process
- Personnel actions including appointments, dismissals, and firearm authorizations per TEC 37.0814
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and does not include the actual minutes or records of actions taken during the November 18, 2024, special meeting.
Special Meeting
The board will hear presentations from three firms regarding the search for a new superintendent. The meeting includes a legal consultation and potential action to select a firm and establish the search process.
- Presentations by Leasor Crass, P.C.
- Presentations by Texas Association of School Boards
- Presentations by Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Dr. Ann Dixon
- Possible action to engage a Superintendent Search Firm
- Possible action related to the superintendent search process
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Amarillo Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly take action on the superintendent search process. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent search process
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider approving a budget amendment and the 2024 tax rolls for Potter and Randall counties. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas Annual Management Report and a possible action regarding Superintendent Doug Loomis's retirement.
- Amendment #2 to the 2024-2025 District budget
- Approval of 2024 tax rolls for Potter and Randall counties
- Contractor selection for multi-campus security fencing project (CSP #4060)
- Approval of professional service providers for architects and engineers (RFQ #1451)
- Retirement of Superintendent Doug Loomis effective June 30, 2025
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo Independent School District board will meet to consider several action items, including a budget amendment, the sale of unimproved property, and the 2024 school district tax rate. The board will also hear reports on safety audits, financial status, and community engagement projects.
- Consider approving Amendment #1 to the 2024-2025 District budget
- Consider adopting an Order for the 2024 school district tax rate
- Discussion and possible action to approve the sale of certain unimproved real property in Potter County (Carver and Westcliff neighborhoods)
- Consider approving a location for 2025 high school graduation ceremonies
- Renewal of Raptor Technologies software ($ undisclosed) for district safety
The provided document contains only navigation menus, system maintenance notices, and a reference to a signed minutes file. No actual meeting deliberations or decisions are present in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider adopting several revised local policies and a new school volunteer program policy. The meeting includes decisions on contractor selection for play court surfaces at five elementary schools and the status of county extension agents.
- Contractor selection for outdoor play court surface replacements at Carver Elementary Academy, Oak Dale, Ridgecrest, South Georgia, and Wills elementary schools (CSP #4059)
- Adoption of new policy GKG(LOCAL) regarding the School Volunteer Program
- Adoption of 13 revised local policies covering safety, ethics, technology, and instructional resources
- Granting extracurricular status to Potter and Randall County 4-H organizations
- Approval of budgeted purchases for Cisco Network Smartnet renewal and elementary reading services professional development
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a system maintenance notice.
Special Meeting
The board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a Level III Employee Grievance filed by J. Jones. The meeting includes a consultation with legal counsel regarding the matter.
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding DGBA(LOCAL) Level III Employee Grievance filed by J. Jones
- Deliberation and possible action regarding DGBA(LOCAL) Level III Employee Grievance filed by J. Jones
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss declaring various unimproved real properties in the Carver, Eastridge, and Westcliff neighborhoods as surplus. The meeting also includes decisions on school security fencing and roof replacement projects.
- Possible surplus declaration of properties including 34.08 acres on N. Eastern Street and 10 acres at 1905 NW 12th Avenue
- Contractor selection for roof replacement at Lawndale Elementary (CSP #4057)
- Contractor selection for security fencing (CSP #4058) at eight different elementary academies and schools
- Revised Thrive Scholarship Program agreement for equal funding responsibilities over six years
- Interlocal agreement between Randall County and Amarillo ISD for educational services
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a budget amendment, awarding a food service management contract, and selecting a contractor for HVAC replacements at two schools. The board will also consider a resolution to designate fund balance for capital projects, approve a new districtwide public address system, and review the Student Code of Conduct for 2024-2025. The agenda includes routine consent items and information reports on legal matters and safety.
- Amendment #10 to the 2023-2024 District budget
- Contract for management of the District's food service program
- Contractor selection for HVAC replacement at Bonham Middle School and Windsor Elementary School (CSP #4056)
- Resolution to designate a portion of fund balance for capital projects
- Purchase and installation of a new districtwide Public Address system and a directional evacuation system
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Special Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing regarding the proposed 2024-2025 District budget. The board will also consider adopting the new budget and an employee compensation plan for the upcoming school year.
- Public hearing regarding the proposed 2024-2025 District budget
- Adoption of a 2024-2025 employee compensation plan
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 District budget
The provided document is a landing page for the May 20, 2024, Special Meeting minutes but does not contain the actual text of the minutes. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 district budget and consider adopting it, along with an employee compensation plan for the same year. The board will also act on several construction contracts, including synthetic turf and roof replacements, and consider a property conveyance to the City of Amarillo. Other action items include approving an innovative course, a low attendance waiver request, and bond refunding measures.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2024-2025 District budget
- Adopt employee compensation plan for 2024-2025
- Select contractor for high school synthetic turf and track improvements (CSP #4055)
- Select contractor for roof replacement at Bonham Middle School and Windsor Elementary School (CSP #4054)
- Convey property at 209 North Madison Street to City of Amarillo
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a link to a signed minutes file.
Work Session
The Amarillo ISD board is holding a work session to discuss the 2024-2025 school district budget and a proposed employee compensation plan. They will also hear from the district's bond financial advisor about an Interest and Sinking budget update, a debt retirement option, and an upcoming refunding opportunity. The agenda includes public comments and personnel items, which cover deliberations and actions on employee appointments, resignations, and re-elections for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 school district budget
- Proposed employee compensation plan
- Interest and Sinking budget update with bond financial advisor
- Debt retirement option and upcoming refunding opportunity
- Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and re-elections for 2024-2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Work Session
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a work session that includes public comments and a joint discussion with the Amarillo City Council and Potter County Commissioners Court. The focus is on declining student enrollment and its effects on the district, city, and county, as well as possible next steps. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Joint work session with Amarillo City Council and Potter County Commissioners Court
- Discussion of declining student enrollment and its implications
- Possible future steps to address enrollment decline
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken by the board.
Work Session
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss the 2024-2025 school district budget, a proposed staff compensation plan, and an employee benefits plan. Public comments will be taken at the start of the meeting. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- Public comments
- Discussion of 2024-2025 school district budget
- Proposed staff compensation plan
- Proposed employee benefits plan
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees is reviewing several action items including district budget amendments and upcoming 2024-2025 budget planning. The meeting includes discussions on campus facility improvements such as field turf replacement and roof/HVAC projects. Additionally, the board will consider changes to the district health insurance plan design.
- Amendment #8 to the 2023-2024 District budget
- Contract with the Turn Center for services for students with disabilities
- Architect/engineering agreement with CEI Engineering Associates for high school field turf replacement
- Replacement of play courts at several elementary campuses
- Roof and HVAC replacement project at Bonham Middle School and Windsor Elementary School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a maintenance notice.
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including a protocol for future school consolidation decisions due to declining enrollment, an amendment to the 2023-2024 district budget, and vendor selections for insurance and engineering services. The board will also review reports on safety, finances, and a land detachment petition from Bushland ISD.
- Consider approving Amendment #7 to the 2023-2024 District budget
- Consider approving a protocol for future decisions regarding consolidation of schools to address declining enrollment
- Consider approving a vendor for life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and employee assistance program, RFP #3677
- Consider selecting an engineer for a project to replace turf fields and tracks at high school campuses
- Review on first reading revised policy CW(LOCAL) Naming Facilities
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and does not include the actual minutes of the meeting. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded.
Special Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider giving administration direction on addressing declining enrollment. Options on the table include a tax ratification election, bond election, school closures or consolidation, program/position consolidation, public-private partnerships, and advocating for legislative action for more school funding. Public comments will be heard first.
- Consider direction on tax ratification election, bond election, school closures/consolidation, program/position consolidation, public-private partnerships, and legislative advocacy for additional public school funding
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, presentations, and action items. Key decisions include approving a budget amendment, adopting new policies, selecting an engineer for roof work at three schools, and purchasing scoreboards. The board will also discuss declining enrollment and hear reports on safety and finances.
- Consider approving Amendment #6 to the 2023-2024 District budget
- Consider adopting new or revised local policies in Policy Update 122
- Consider selecting an engineer for roof replacement and repairs at Bonham Middle School, Windsor Elementary, and Lawndale Elementary
- Consider approving the purchase of new scoreboards for Dick Bivins Stadium
- Discussion regarding possible future Board meeting agenda items to address declining enrollment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Work Session
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the issue of declining enrollment and its impact on District finances. The board will also discuss potential options to address these issues, including those related to operations and tax rates. Public comments will be taken at the start of the meeting.
- Discussion of declining enrollment and its impact on District finances
- Options to address enrollment decline, including operations and tax rates
- Public comments
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and does not include the actual minutes or records of decisions from the January 24, 2024, Work Session.
Regular Meeting
The Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including a budget amendment, a new attendance zone for George Washington Carver schools, and a policy on chaplain volunteers. The board will also hear reports on student discipline, safety, and financials, and review policy updates on first reading.
- Amendment #5 to the 2023-2024 District budget
- Resolution to dissolve Carver attendance zones and create new zone with grandfathering option
- Resolution on employing or accepting chaplains as volunteers per Senate Bill 763
- Purchase and installation of multi-site communication system equipment
- Revised policy AE(LOCAL) Educational Philosophy
The provided document contains only system maintenance notifications and navigational links. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were recorded in the text.