Italy Independent School District public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will meet to appoint a new board member to fill the vacancy left by Shawn Holden's resignation, with the appointee serving until the next regular trustee election. The board will also consider several action items, including purchases for school safety and math curriculum, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation.
- Appointment to fill board vacancy left by Shawn Holden's resignation
- Purchase of safety and security film for doors and windows for $46,725 from Butler's Tint
- Adoption and purchase of Carnegie Learning math curriculum for $29,681.05
- Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation in Holley v. Italy ISD
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Italy ISD board is meeting for a special session that is almost entirely closed to the public. The board will discuss personnel matters, pending litigation against the district, and the superintendent's evaluation behind closed doors, then reconvene to possibly take action and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Closed session to consult legal counsel on Holley v. Italy ISD, Case No. 3:23-CV-01239-D
- Discussion of superintendent's evaluation
- Consider approval of Nov. 20, 2023 special meeting minutes
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists entirely of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and the superintendent's evaluation in closed session. In open session, they will consider approving prior meeting minutes, property and liability insurance coverage, and a $62,375 freezer purchase for Stafford Elementary funded by a grant.
- Closed session: personnel matters (appointment, employment, evaluation, etc.)
- Closed session: legal consultation on Holley v. Italy ISD, Civil Action No. 3:23-CV-01239-D
- Closed session: superintendent's evaluation
- Consider approval of TASB Risk Management Property & Liability Coverage for 2023-2024
- Purchase new freezer for Stafford Elementary for $62,375 from Mission Restaurant Supply (Fort Worth, TX) using Action for Healthy Kids grant funds
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, multiple department reports, and a closed session. The board will consider approving School Board Vacancy Guidelines and a School Board Vacancy Application after the closed session. The meeting also includes recognitions for National School Principals Month and various information items.
- Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes (Sept 18 special, Sept 25 public hearing, Sept 25 regular)
- Closed session: personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074), superintendent evaluation, and pending litigation Holley v. Italy ISD (Case No. 3:23-CV-01239-D)
- Possible action on School Board Vacancy Guidelines and Application
- Reports from Stafford Elementary, Junior High/High School, Maintenance/Operations/Transportation, Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Athletics, Food Service, ECSSA, and Finance (including tax collections, cash & investments, check payments)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will consider setting the 2023-2024 tax rate, with a proposed Maintenance & Operations rate of $0.757500 and Interest & Sinking rate of $0.318500. The board will also accept the resignation of board member Shawn Holden, effective September 18, 2023, and hear a school safety presentation from the Italy Civil Air Patrol CERT Team. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and the 2023-2024 School Health Advisory Council.
- Consider and take action on 2023-2024 tax rate: M&O $0.757500, I&S $0.318500
- Accept resignation of board member Shawn Holden (effective Sept 18, 2023)
- School safety presentation by Italy Civil Air Patrol CERT Team
- Approve 2023-2024 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation (Holley v. Italy ISD)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting: Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate
The Italy Independent School District is holding a special meeting solely for a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year. No specific rate or dollar amount is listed in the agenda. The meeting includes only the call to order, the hearing, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 tax rate
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Special Meeting
The Italy Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly adopt a resolution to join litigation against the Texas Commissioner of Education. The lawsuit challenges the commissioner's alleged failure to provide school districts with advanced notice of measures and procedures for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, as required by state law. The board will also call the meeting to order and adjourn.
- Resolution to join litigation against the Commissioner of Education over lack of advanced notice for school years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
- Two attachments: action item recommendation and resolution joining the A-F lawsuit
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Special Meeting: Public Hearing on Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
The Italy Independent School District is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes only the call to order, the public hearing, and adjournment, with no specific budget figures or details provided in the agenda text.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2023, to consider and take possible action on several items, including the 2023-2024 budget, an interlocal agreement with the Italy Police Department for two School Resource Officers, and a resolution to redeem a portion of the Series 2015 bonds. The board will also consider a $44,000 consulting contract with BUILD, approve the auditor engagement letter, and discuss budget amendments. The meeting includes reports from various departments and will adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation.
- Consider and take possible action on the Italy ISD 2023-2024 Budget (local regular, debt service, school nutrition)
- Interlocal Agreement with Italy Police Department for 2 School Resource Officers for 2023-2024
- Resolution to redeem a portion of the 2015 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds prior to maturity
- Approval of BUILD Consulting Contract for $44,000
- Approval of engagement letter with auditors Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices for the BoardBook software.
Special Meeting
The Italy ISD board will consider selecting a public accounting firm for the FY2023 annual audit, hold a budget workshop, and then enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation and pending litigation. The meeting is a special session with action items and a closed session.
- Consideration and possible action to select a public accounting firm for the annual audit for fiscal year ending August 31, 2023
- Budget workshop
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters, including superintendent's evaluation
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.129 regarding pending litigation in Holley v. Italy ISD, Civil Action No. 3:23-CV-01239-D
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Budget Workshop
The Italy Independent School District board is holding a budget workshop. The only substantive item is a discussion of the district's property values, as required by the Texas Education Agency's FIRST report. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with a call to order and adjournment.
- Discussion of district property values per TEA FIRST report item #2
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Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, to consider and take possible action on several items, including the 2023-2024 compensation plan, student code of conduct, and various consent agenda items. The board will also discuss hiring a part-time Student Support Specialist and approving T-TESS appraisers, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation.
- Bank depository extension with Citizens National Bank from 09/01/2023 through 08/31/2025
- Student Athletic/Activities Accident Insurance provider for 2023-2024
- SECCA, Inc. for federal and state grants (Title I, II & IV)
- 2023-2024 student and staff breakfast and lunch prices
- Closed session to discuss Holley v. Italy ISD litigation
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including approving drug testing guidelines for 2023-2024, extending a drug testing contract, adopting campus and district improvement plans, and accepting a safety and security audit. The board will also discuss the superintendent's evaluation and pending litigation in closed session.
- Approve 2023-2024 Drug Testing Guidelines
- Extend 24/7 Mobile Drug & Alcohol Testing Contract for 2022-2023
- Approve 2022-2023 Campus Improvement Plans for Stafford Elementary and Italy High School
- Accept SY 22-23 Italy ISD Safety & Security Audit
- Authorize superintendent to execute engagement letter for Holley v. Italy ISD litigation
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices for the BoardBook software.
Workshop
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Special Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board will canvass the May 6, 2023 trustee election results, swear in newly elected members, and reorganize by electing board officers. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $60,080.08 security fence for Stafford Elementary, an ESC10 services contract, and a juvenile justice program MOU, followed by a closed session on personnel and possible action on certified staff contracts.
- Canvass May 6, 2023 Board of Trustees election results
- Purchase security fencing for Stafford Elementary from OK Lumber for $60,080.08
- Consider ESC10 Annual Contract for services for 2023-2024
- Consider Ellis County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program MOU for 2023-2024
- Closed session on personnel; possible action on certified personnel employment contracts
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Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including a resolution opposing school vouchers, a request to continue the tuition-based prekindergarten program, an amendment to the District of Innovation Plan regarding teacher contract days, and approval of a joint election contract with Ellis County. The board will also receive reports from campus and department staff, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including employment contracts for certified personnel.
- Resolution opposing education savings accounts and voucher schemes
- Request to continue tuition-based Prekindergarten for 2023-2024
- Amendment to District of Innovation Plan on teacher contract days
- Joint Election Contract for Election Services with Ellis County
- Employment contracts for certified personnel, including Kristi Holley and Tina Richards
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Emergency Meeting
The Italy ISD Board is holding an emergency meeting to deliberate and potentially act on a response plan following the tragic incident on March 3, 2023, involving injury and death of students from Stafford Elementary. The board will enter closed session for this discussion, then reconvene in open session before adjourning.
- Closed session to deliberate response plan for March 3 incident
- Incident involved injury and death of Stafford Elementary students
- Meeting posted under Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter C
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving a resolution on property value study protests, responding to Uplift Education's proposed expansion, and adopting an employee early resignation incentive program. The board will also consider granting the superintendent temporary hiring authority and, after closed session, act on hiring an Athletic Director/Head Football Coach and administrator contracts. Multiple department reports will be presented.
- Resolution authorizing Ellis Appraisal District to file protest against comptroller's 2022 property value study
- Response to Uplift Education notification of proposed campus/geographic boundary expansion
- Employee Early Resignation Notification Incentive Program approval
- Superintendent temporary authority to hire certified employees Feb 28-Aug 11, 2023
- Hiring of Athletic Director/Head Football Coach and administrator employment contracts
Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will hear a financial audit report, hold public hearings on academic performance and financial integrity ratings, and take action on several items including a consulting contract, an election order, and the superintendent's contract. After a closed session, the board will consider approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, which includes a draft option for a four-day instructional week.
- Consider approval of BUILD Consulting Contract for $45,200
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 School Calendar, including a 4-day instructional week draft
- Consider ordering the May 2023 general election
- Consider approval of the Superintendent's contract
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and Federal Report Card
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting-Superintendent Evaluation
The Italy Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's evaluation in closed session, then reconvene to consider approving renovations to the fieldhouse and concession stand at the old football field. The agenda includes a possible action item on the renovations.
- Superintendent evaluation under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
- Consider and take possible action to approve renovations to the fieldhouse and concession stand at the old football field
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider emergency actions related to water damage at Stafford Elementary School caused by the 2022 winter storm. The board will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution declaring an emergency exception and delegating authority to the superintendent for emergency purchases, as well as agreements with contractors for mitigation and repair. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice.
- Resolution declaring emergency exception under Tex. Educ. Code 44.031 for emergency purchases
- Possible delegation of authority to Superintendent for emergency purchases and repair contracts
- Agreement(s) with contractor(s) for water damage mitigation at Stafford Elementary School
- Closed session for legal advice on agreements and emergency declaration
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.