Early ISD public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the president, superintendent, assistant superintendent, CFO, and athletic director. Action items include consent agenda (minutes, accounts payable), budget amendments, an ambulance lease extension, an EDGAR procedures addendum, and adopting prevailing wages for federally funded construction. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters, including resignations, hires, and superintendent evaluation.
- Consent agenda: board minutes and accounts payable
- Consider and discuss budget amendments
- Consider and discuss ambulance lease extension
- Consider and discuss addendum to EDGAR procedures manual
- Consider adopting prevailing wages for federally funded construction projects
The Board approved teacher contracts, budget amendments, and an addendum to the EDGAR Procedures Manual. Additionally, the Board extended an ambulance lease for 90 days and adopted prevailing wages for federally funded construction projects.
- Approved Consent Agenda including Board Minutes and Accounts Payable (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Budget Amendment (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved 90-day extension of ambulance lease through March (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved addendum to the EDGAR Procedures Manual (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Prevailing Wages for Federally Funded Construction Projects (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Teacher Contract as presented (6-0, 1 absent)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider the district financial audit report and various administrative updates. The agenda includes discussions on the Superintendent evaluation process, board policy updates, and potential personnel matters in closed session.
- District Financial Audit Report Hearing
- Edgar Administrative Procedures Manual
- Superintendent Evaluation Process
- TASB Board Policy Update 122
- Personnel matters including resignations, new hires, and contract proposals
The Board approved the district financial audit, accounts payable, and the Edgar Administrative Procedures Manual. Additionally, the board approved the superintendent evaluation process and TASB Board Policy Update 122.
- Approved the Audit as presented (6-0)
- Approved accounts payable as presented (6-0)
- Approved Board minutes with addition to 8.C1 (6-0)
- Approved Edgar Administrative Procedures Manual as presented (6-0)
- Approved superintendent appraisal as presented (6-0)
- Approved TASB Board Policy Update 122 as presented (6-0)
- Approved motion to enter closed session at 8:05 pm (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Special Called Meeting Cancelled
This agenda is for a Special Called Meeting of the Early ISD Board that was cancelled. The agenda lists only standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, invocation, pledges, visitor recognition, closed session for personnel matters, and adjournment) with no substantive action items or discussion topics.
- Meeting cancelled
- Closed session authorized for personnel matters under Texas Gov't Code 551.074
- No action items listed
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the first quarterly investment report, selecting a replacement scoreboard for the high school, and possibly hiring an interim high school principal. The board will also hear reports from district officials and hold a public hearing on the ESL program.
- Consider approving the District's 1st Quarterly Investment Report
- Consider approving a selected scoreboard for replacement of the malfunctioning HS scoreboard and possible replacement of MS scoreboard
- Consider approving the District of Innovation Amendment for TEC 33.006 (d-j) Counselor Work Time
- Consider hiring the presented Interim HS Principal as presented
- Consider approving the Budget Amendments as presented
The Board approved the purchase of a FairPlay scoreboard for the middle school and a corresponding budget amendment. Other actions included approving the 1st quarterly investment report and a District of Innovation amendment regarding counselor work time.
- Approved purchase of FairPlay scoreboard for $8,950 for the Middle School (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment of $8,950 for scoreboard (7-0)
- Approved moving forward with Score Vision scoreboard pending full funding via donation and advertising (7-0)
- Approved District of Innovation Amendment for TEC 33.006 (d-j) Counselor Work Time (7-0)
- Approved 1st Quarterly Investment Report (7-0)
- Approved Disbursement of Heartland Coop Fund Balances to Districts (7-0)
- Approved Sept. 18th Regular Board Meeting Minutes and Accounts Payable via consent agenda (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board is meeting to consider approving three emergency preparedness documents: the district's Multi-Hazard Plan, a new Severe Weather Annex, and a new HAZMAT Annex. These are the only substantive action items on the agenda, alongside routine procedural items.
- Consider approving the Early ISD Multi-Hazard Plan
- Consider approving the newly created Severe Weather Annex
- Consider approving the newly created HAZMAT Annex
The Board approved the Early ISD Multi-Hazard Plan as presented. Additionally, the Board approved two new annexes focusing on severe weather and hazardous materials (HAZMAT).
- Approved Early ISD Multi-Hazard Plan (8-0)
- Approved Severe Weather Annex (8-0)
- Approved HAZMAT Annex (8-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the president, superintendent, assistant superintendent, CFO, and athletic director. Action items include approving waivers for the school year, the F.I.R.S.T. report, moving several board meetings, accepting donations for a marquee and scoreboard, and replacing the primary playground border. The board will also discuss budget amendments and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve superintendent authority to submit all waivers for 2023-2024
- Approve F.I.R.S.T. report
- Move October 16, November 20, December 18, and January 15 board meetings
- Accept donation from MC Bank for new marquee
- Approve primary playground border replacement
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including setting the 2023-2024 tax rate, approving cafeteria meal prices, and adopting various handbooks and improvement plans. The board will also receive reports from district officials and discuss construction updates. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and safety discussions.
- Ordinance to set 2023-2024 tax rate
- Cafeteria meal prices for 2023-2024 school year
- Budget amendments and quarterly investment report
- Student Code of Conduct and handbooks
- Middle School construction update and high school girls locker room remodel
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular session with a consent agenda, action items on policy and technology agreements, and a closed session for personnel matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.
- Consider approving Policy Update 121
- Consider approving District Technology Responsible Use Agreements
- Consent agenda: Board minutes and accounts payable
- Closed session for personnel matters (resignations, new hires, staff recommendations)
- Discussion of travel attire for extra and co-curricular teams
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board approved the 2023-2024 budget for general operating, food service, and debt services. Other approved items included the 2023-2024 compensation plan and the State Compensatory Education/Accelerated Instruction Budget.
- Approved Consent Agenda items (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 State Compensatory Education/Accelerated Instruction Budget (5-0)
- Approved information concerning ESSER Grants Final Funding (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Budget for Fund 199 General Operating, Fund 240 Food Service, and Fund 599 Debt Services (5-0)
- Approved Year-End Budget Amendments (5-0)
- Accepted Region 15 ESC Contracts for the 2023-2024 School Year (5-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Compensation Plan (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including approving a competitive proposal for financial depository services for 2023-2025, approving competitive proposals for a new AG pickup, and approving a quote for property/fleet insurance. The board will also discuss budget amendments, nominations for a TASB board position, a policy update, and hold a budget workshop.
- Approve competitive proposal for Financial Depository Services (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025)
- Approve competitive proposals for a new AG pickup
- Approve quote for property/fleet insurance
- Budget amendments
- Budget workshop (information only)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 2023 election results, swear in new board members for Places #6 and #7, and reorganize board leadership by electing a new President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will also consider several action items, including approving an interlocal agreement with Angelo State for Regional Security Operations Center services, budget amendments, posting the recommended tax rate, setting a budget workshop date, and approving purchasing cooperatives. Additionally, they will consider authorizing the superintendent to negotiate a contract for the Middle School Secure Entry Vestibule project, granting the superintendent hiring authority, and taking action on a nonrenewal related to the Heartland Co-op dissolution.
- Canvass election results and swear in new board members for Places #6 and #7
- Elect new Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Approve interlocal agreement with Angelo State for Regional Security Operations Center Services
- Approve budget amendments and set date for budget workshop
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate contract for Middle School Secure Entry Vestibule project
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2023, with a full agenda of action items. The board will consider approving budget amendments, a quarterly investment report, a bus purchase using a Texas Clean School Bus Program grant, and a resolution opposing school vouchers. It will also consider declaring a program change for Heartland Co-Op and proposing nonrenewal of teacher term contracts, which could lead to staff reductions. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters, including hiring a middle school principal.
- Consider approving budget amendments
- Consider approving purchase of a bus with Texas Clean School Bus Program grant
- Consider approving resolution against vouchers and other mechanisms reducing public education funding
- Consider action to declare program change for Heartland Co-Op and identify employment areas for reduction in force
- Consider action to propose nonrenewal of teacher term contracts
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Team of 8 Training
The board met for Team of 8 Training with ESC. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Called Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider granting the superintendent hiring authority and to discuss personnel matters in closed session. The only substantive action item is the proposed delegation of hiring authority, followed by closed-session review of resignations, new hires, and campus-level staff recommendations.
- Consider giving the superintendent the hiring authority as presented (Action Item)
- Closed session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code §551.074
- Review resignations, new hires, and other personnel matters (if any)
- Discuss campus-level staff recommendations by principals
- Consider hiring staff presented to fill open positions (Action Item)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from district officials, followed by action items including consent agenda approval, out-of-state travel, budget amendments, dissolution of the Heartland COOP, the 2023-2024 salary schedule, canceling the May 6 trustee election due to unopposed candidates, and COVID-19 grant purchases. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters, with possible action on hires afterward.
- Consider approving consent agenda (minutes, accounts payable)
- Discuss and act on out-of-state travel for extra/co-curricular events
- Discuss and act on budget amendments
- Consider dissolving the Heartland COOP
- Consider canceling May 6, 2023 trustee election (unopposed candidates)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 23, 2023, to consider routine consent items, approve the quarterly investment report and audit engagement letter, and discuss purchases funded by grants for cafeteria equipment and a school bus. The board will also vote on calling a trustee election for May 6, 2023, appoint an election judge, and review board goals and policy updates. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters, including superintendent evaluation and possible resignations or hires.
- Consider approving the Order of Election for a trustee election on May 6, 2023
- Consider appointing Brenda Arp as Election Judge for the May 6, 2023 election
- Consider approving the proposed Audit Engagement Letter
- Discuss purchasing cafeteria equipment with NSLP Equipment Assistant Grant and a bus with Texas Clean School Bus Program Grant
- Consider approving the West Texas Food Cooperative Agreement
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Early ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, roll call, invocation, pledges, and visitor recognition. The board will enter closed session for personnel matters, then consider approving a part-time teacher position and three new teacher contracts for the 2023-24 school year. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Consider approving part-time teacher position (action item)
- Consider approving 3 new teacher contracts for 23-24 (action item)
- Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act (Personnel Matters - 551.074)
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.