Waco Independent School District public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 for the South Waco Elementary School and Kendrick Elementary School projects, along with several consent agenda items including budget amendments and bid awards. The board will also review a fall 2023 demographic report and discuss a multi-tiered system of support for behavior.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 for South Waco Elementary School
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 for Kendrick Elementary School
- Amendment to the 2023-2024 budget
- Bid award for Atmos gas line extension for new Waco High School
- Purchases over $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 30, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and take action on a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, numerous bid awards for services and equipment, and a policy regarding chaplains under Texas Education Code. The agenda also includes reports on the Kendrick Elementary relocation, Waco High School construction, and a presentation from the City of Waco on a downtown development project.
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 budget
- Bid awards for educational consultants, maintenance supplies, restaurant/catering services, asbestos abatement at Kendrick Elementary, a cargo van, and E-Rate network projects at Tennyson Middle and Waco High
- Bid renewals for fire alarm repairs, security systems, and special education consulting
- Action regarding Sec 23.001 of the Texas Education Code (chaplains)
- Approval of updated district facility rental terms and rates
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the November 30, 2023, meeting.
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting Or Board of Trustees Meeting
The Waco ISD Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to approve prior meeting notes and receive updates on several City of Waco projects, including the Creekside Community Village, housing developments within the district, and the downtown master developer RFQ process. The committee will also hear an update on the Waco High School project. No votes on these items are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Approve meeting summary notes from August 16, 2023
- Update on Creekside Community Village Project
- Update on housing development projects within Waco ISD
- Update on Downtown Master Developer RFQ for 60+ acres near Waco City Hall
- Update on Waco High School project
The meeting consisted of procedural items and updates on city and district projects. No substantive decisions or vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.
Special Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on a utility easement for Tennyson Middle School and to approve purchases over $50,000 under existing contracts. The agenda also includes public comments and announcements.
- Consider utility easement for Tennyson Middle School
- Approve purchases exceeding $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided minutes for the November 9, 2023, Special Meeting contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider a resolution approving the renovation, construction, and financing of an addition to the McLennan Central Appraisal Center, and will also review the Waco High School construction project. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, bid awards, and approval of the 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans.
- Resolution approving renovation, construction, and financing of an addition to the McLennan Central Appraisal Center
- Bid award for educational consultants, professional development, and other student-based contracted services
- Bid award for maintenance supplies, equipment, and services
- Bid award for restaurant & catering services
- Purchases over $50,000 under pre-existing bid, purchasing cooperative, or allowed professional service
The provided document contains no records of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Workshop Meeting
The Waco Independent School District Board will hold a workshop meeting to review specific district documents. The session includes a discussion of the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan and Board Operating Procedures.
- Review and discussion of the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan
- Review and discussion of Board Operating Procedures
The meeting was a workshop focused on review and discussion. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD board will consider approving Guaranteed Maximum Price agreements for construction at South Waco Elementary and Kendrick Elementary, along with several consent agenda items including budget amendments, bid awards, and purchases over $50,000. The board will also review reports on literacy data, summer enrichment, and discuss the House Bill 3 armed security officer requirement.
- Approval of GMP #1 from Mazanec Construction for South Waco Elementary Additions and Renovations
- Approval of GMP #1 from BWC Education Group for Kendrick Elementary School
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 budget
- Bid awards for educational consulting, professional development, and maintenance supplies/equipment/services
- Purchases over $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the September 21, 2023, meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are detailed in the text.
Workshop Meeting
The Waco Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting to review and discuss the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan and board operating procedures. No votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.
- Review and discuss the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan (attachment: Updated District Improvement Plan, dated 9/7/2023)
- Review and discuss Board Operating Procedures
The board met for a workshop to review and discuss the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan and Board Operating Procedures. The minutes record no formal votes or substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and the 2023 tax rate. The board will also vote on several construction-related items, including design development for two elementary schools and an allowance for Tennyson Middle School alternates, as well as a resolution to intervene in a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget and 2023 tax rate
- Design development and project budgets for Kendrick and South Waco Elementary Schools
- Allowance expenditure authorization #6 for Tennyson Middle School alternates
- Resolution to intervene in lawsuit against Texas Education Agency
- Bid awards for educational consulting, maintenance supplies, and restaurant/catering services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the August 24, 2023, meeting.
Special Meeting Team Building
The Waco Independent School District Board is holding a special meeting for a governance team-building and self-assessment exercise, led by Dr. Alton Frailey. The agenda contains only this item plus the call to order and adjournment, with no votes, contracts, or public hearings scheduled.
- Governance team (board and superintendent) team building and self-assessment, presented by Dr. Alton Frailey
The minutes record a special meeting focused on governance team building and self-assessment. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded.
Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting
The Waco ISD Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive updates on several City of Waco projects, including the Downtown Master Plan, Floyd Casey Redevelopment, East Waco Slabs, and 12th Street Development. The meeting is primarily informational, with no votes on these projects expected.
- Approve meeting summary notes for February 15, 2023
- Discussion of Downtown Master Plan by M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc.
- Floyd Casey Redevelopment Project in South Waco
- East Waco Slabs Redevelopment Project on Taylor Street (between Spring and Cherry, 121 Cherry St., 936 Earle Ave.)
- 12th Street Development in South Waco (between Garden Dr. and Loop 340/Hwy 6)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a reference to meeting slides.
Special Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and a reference to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will take action on the 2023-2024 compensation plan and the superintendent's salary, and will also consider a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, bid awards, and policy updates. Discussion items include design updates for Kendrick and South Waco Elementary Schools, a dual language program update, and implications of House Bill 3.
- 2023-2024 compensation plan, including ESSER bonuses
- Superintendent's salary action
- Amendments to the 2022-2023 budget
- Bid awards for athletic supplies, child nutrition kitchen equipment, and educational consultants
- Adult meal pricing increase for 2023-2024 school year
The provided document is a landing page for the July 27, 2023, meeting minutes but contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. No substantive decisions were documented in the text provided.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will consider and take action on consolidating, closing, and renaming Indian Spring Middle School and G.W. Carver Middle School. The board will also review the sale of Series 2023 bonds, a pay study, and a budget update, and vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases.
- Consolidation, closure, and renaming of Indian Spring and G.W. Carver middle schools
- Sale of Unlimited Tax Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Retention bonuses for special education staff, athletic trainers, and registered nurses
- Allowance Expenditure Authorization #6 for new Waco High School building automation system
- Bid awards for educational software, library supplies, maintenance, and consulting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2023, to consider and take action on a range of items, including board reorganization, budget amendments, multiple bid awards, and the schematic design for Kendrick Elementary School. The board will also review the required districtwide intruder detection audit report findings and discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Amendments to the 2022-2023 budget
- Bid award for medical health plan, pharmacy benefits management, or fully-insured medical insurance option
- Bid award for bank depository services
- Bid award for maintenance supplies, equipment, and services
- Schematic design of Kendrick Elementary School
The provided document contains only a landing page and a reference to approved minutes. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Waco Independent School District Board of Trustees. The board will consider, discuss, and take action on canvassing the votes from the May 6, 2023, Board of Trustees election. Public comments on agenda items are also scheduled.
- Canvass votes from May 6, 2023, Board of Trustees election
- Public comments on agenda items
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will consider and take action on two change orders for the G.W. Carver Middle School construction, including a time extension, fire lane repair, acceleration costs, and safety upgrades to meet new TEA standards. The board will also review schematic designs for Kendrick and South Waco Elementary renovations, a budget update, and a consent agenda with multiple bid awards and contract amendments.
- Change Order #1 to CORE Construction for Carver Middle School: time extension, fire lane repair, acceleration costs
- Change Order #2 to CORE Construction for Carver Middle School: safety upgrades for new TEA standards
- Schematic design review for Kendrick Elementary and South Waco Elementary renovations
- Consent agenda includes bid awards for HVAC renovations, cheer/dance/drill team supplies, and maintenance supplies
- 2023-2024 tuition rate for students ineligible for free prekindergarten
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Joint Board Meeting with McLennan Community College
The Waco ISD Board and McLennan Community College are holding a joint meeting to discuss dual credit programs, micro-credentials, and school-college partnerships. The agenda includes presentations on national and Texas trends, collaboration opportunities, and community college legislation affecting these partnerships. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing.
- Discussion of school/college collaborations and dual credit and micro-credential opportunities
- Overview of national perspectives on post-secondary credentials
- Texas trends in dual credit
- Progress in educational partnerships with schools and universities
- Community college legislation affecting school/college partnerships
The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding post-secondary credentials, dual credit trends, and educational partnerships. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and take action on several major items, including authorizing up to $80 million in school building bonds, extending the superintendent's contract with compensation and performance goals, and approving construction manager contracts for two elementary school projects. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as budget amendments, bid awards, and election agreements.
- Authorize issuance of up to $80,000,000 in unlimited tax school building bonds
- Consider extension of superintendent's contract, compensation, and 2023 performance goals
- Rank and contract Construction Manager at Risk for Kendrick Elementary replacement and South Waco Elementary addition/renovations
- Resolution to waive penalty and interest on certain delinquent property taxes
- Bid awards for educational consulting, child nutrition vehicles, HVAC filters, and HVAC renovations
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will consider sign-on bonuses for certified teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, and police officers, and will review student achievement data and state accountability changes. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, multiple bid awards, and a resolution to pay employees for the January 31-February 1 bad weather event.
- Sign-on bonuses for certified teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, and police officers
- Bid awards for educational consulting, after-school childcare, campus network equipment, maintenance supplies, and restaurant/catering services
- Purchases over $50,000 under pre-existing bids or cooperatives
- Resolution to pay employees for the January 31-February 1, 2023 bad weather event
- MOU with Texas State Technical College for dual credit classes
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to accept a trustee's resignation, discuss the resulting vacancy in District 5, and set a special election for May 6, 2023. The board will also consider personnel matters, including safety and security, and evaluate the superintendent in closed session.
- Approve resignation of Trustee Emily Iazzetti
- Review and discuss vacancy of District 5 Trustee
- Set trustee special election for District 5, Place 5 on May 6, 2023
- Approve amended order of election
- Consider personnel, including safety and security and superintendent evaluation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Waco Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to review and discuss updates on bond projects, as well as the Riverfront development associated with Foster Pavilion and downtown visioning. The board will also consider approving meeting summary notes from June 16, 2021, and set future agenda items.
- Review and discuss Waco ISD Bond Projects Update
- Discussion of Riverfront development associated with Foster Pavilion
- Visioning for downtown
- Consider and approve meeting summary notes for June 16, 2021
The provided minutes for the February 15, 2023, Special Meeting with the City of Waco contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The provided minutes for the January 26, 2023 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Waco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will set the May 6, 2023, trustee election for Districts 3 and 7, hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report, and consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, a bid award for educational consulting, and purchases over $50,000. The board will also review student attendance data and discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Set trustee general election for District 3, Place 3 and At Large, Place 7 for May 6, 2023
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Amendments to the 2022-2023 budget
- Bid award for educational consulting, professional development, and other student-based contracted services
- Purchases over $50,000 under pre-existing bid, purchasing cooperative, or allowed professional service
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.