Italy Independent School District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting to review the 2023-2024 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) accountability rating and take possible action on the superintendent evaluation instrument for 2024-2025. The board will also consider approval of the annual investment report for FY 2024-2025 and receive routine reports from district departments.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 FIRST rating and superintendent contract
- Consider approval of FY 2024-2025 Annual Investment Report with CDA attachments
- Review and possible action on 2024-2025 Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
- Receive November 2024 financial statements, tax collections, and investment reports
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation and legal consultation
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the district library policy and potential grant applications for technology and instructional materials. The meeting also includes voting for Ellis County Appraisal District directors and reviewing financial and operational reports.
- Approval of the Italy ISD Library Policy
- Application for Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 3 grants for technology lending and Bluebonnet Learning materials
- Election of directors for the Ellis County Appraisal District for 2025-2026
- Approval of TASB Risk Management for Property & Liability Coverage for 2024-2025
- Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative SY25-26 Interlocal Agreement
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Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on September 16, 2024. The most consequential action item is a vote on an interlocal agreement with the Italy Police Department to provide two School Resource Officers for the 2024-2025 school year at a cost of $94,615 plus potential overtime. The board will also consider approval of the 2023-2024 School Health Advisory Council and receive routine reports from district departments.
- Vote on $94,615 interlocal agreement with Italy Police Department for 2 School Resource Officers (SRO) for 2024-25
- Consider approval of the 2023-2024 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Review prior month meeting minutes (August 2024)
- Receive Stafford Elementary and Junior High/High School reports
- Discuss upcoming board meeting dates through June 2025
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists entirely of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.
Special Meeting:Public Hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
The Italy Independent School District board will hold a special public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year. No decisions will be made at this meeting; residents may provide input during the hearing.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2024-2025 budget, including the local regular budget, debt service, and school nutrition, as well as the tax rate. The meeting also includes several administrative approvals and a review of district reports.
- 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Rate resolution
- BUILD Consulting Contract for $70,000
- Redemption of a portion of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2015
- Navarro College Dual Credit Partnership Agreement for 2024-2025
- Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Services of Ellis County
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Special Meeting-Budget Workshop
The Italy Independent School District board holds a special budget workshop to discuss the district’s property values as required by the Texas Education Agency’s FIRST Report. After the workshop, the board will adjourn to a closed session to consult with legal counsel about pending litigation in the case Holley v. Italy ISD.
- Discuss district property values per TEA FIRST Report
- Closed session to consult on Holley v. Italy ISD litigation (Civil Action No. 3:23-CV-01239-BN)
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Regular Meeting - Team of 8 Training
The Italy Independent School District board will meet to act on contracts and renewals including curriculum materials, workers’ compensation insurance, and high school window replacements. Routine reports on finances, utilities, and transportation will also be presented.
- Approve $54,704.38 renewal for Imagine EdgeEX (formerly Edgenuity) credit-recovery and ELL coursework
- Approve $66,372.30 for HMH Into Science Texas K-8 curriculum
- Approve $120,606.15 window and entry-door replacement at Italy HS under SAFE grant
- Renew TASB Risk Management Fund workers’ compensation proposal
- Adopt 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 17, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The board will vote on the 2024-2025 compensation plan, renew several contracts (legal retainer, insurance, shared services, audit), and approve policy updates and drug testing guidelines. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Renewal of Walsh Gallegos legal retainer for 2024-2025
- Approval of Health Special Risk, Inc. as student athletic/activities accident insurance provider
- Renewal of Ellis County Shared Service Agreement for 2024-2025
- Approval of auditor engagement letter with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough
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 to handle routine business, including swearing in newly elected board members, reorganizing board officer positions, and approving a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes a $46,725 contract for summer school services, a drug testing contract extension, and adoption of new science textbooks. The board will also hear reports from various departments and may discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Approve BUILD Consulting Contract for summer school services grades 3-11 in the amount of $46,725
- Approve new Science Textbook adoption: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for grades K-8, Summit K-12 for grades 9-12
- Extend 24/7 Mobile Drug & Alcohol Testing Contract for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve Ellis County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program MOU for 2024-2025
- Swear in newly elected board members Cortney Janek, Nichole Galvan, Dennis Perkins
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Special Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve several action items for the 2024-2025 school year, including new innovative courses in health sciences, a locally-developed '7th Grade 101' course, and a maintenance truck purchase. The board will also adjourn to closed session to discuss personnel matters, the Superintendent's evaluation, and pending litigation, then reconvene to take any necessary action.
- Consider approving innovative courses: Principles of Exercise Science & Wellness, Kinesiology 1, Kinesiology 2
- Consider approving locally-developed course '7th Grade 101'
- Consider approving purchase of maintenance truck not to exceed $30,000
- Closed session for personnel, Superintendent's evaluation, and litigation Holley v. Italy ISD
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Regular Meeting
The Italy Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including approving a Region 10 ESC contract for $136,000, adopting new textbooks for career tech and personal financial literacy, and purchasing Mastery Prep test-prep services for $34,010. The board will also hear reports from campus and department leaders, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation.
- Region 10 ESC Annual Contract for services, including $136,000 for the 2024-2025 LASO 2 grant
- Approve textbook adoptions: ICEV for Career Technology Education and Ramsey Education for Personal Financial Literacy & Economics
- Purchase Mastery Prep for $34,010 for three years of service
- Certification of Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) and TEKS for 2024-2025
- Closed session to discuss Holley v. Italy ISD litigation and superintendent evaluation
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Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and Federal Report Card, then consider several action items including the 2024-2025 school calendar, a free meal program, and grant approvals. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session, including the superintendent's evaluation and pending litigation.
- Approve 2024-2025 school calendar (4-day instructional week draft)
- Adopt Community Eligibility Provision for free breakfast/lunch for all students, 2024-25 through 2027-28
- Approve Region 10 as provider for LASO 2 grant ($136,000) for K-5 reading/math
- Approve Carnegie as provider for LASO 2 grant ($63,500) for 6-12 math
- Consider employment contracts, including certified teacher Tina Richards
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will vote on cancelling the May 2024 regular and special elections, approve a TEA attendance waiver for January 29, 2024, and consider purchasing a truck for Ag/CTE up to $75,000. The board will also act on administrator employment contracts, HB3 goals, and resignations, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel and pending litigation.
- Cancel May 2024 regular election and special election for unexpired trustee term
- Approve TEA Attendance Waiver for January 29, 2024
- Purchase truck for Ag/CTE not to exceed $75,000
- Adopt House Bill 3 goals for early childhood literacy/math and college/career/military readiness
- Closed session to discuss Holley v. Italy ISD litigation and superintendent evaluation
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Regular Meeting
The Italy ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 25, 2024, to consider ordering the May 2024 general and special elections, approve a $39,900 purchase of 100 Chromebooks, and act on the district financial audit. The board will also discuss the superintendent's contract and a resolution on chaplain volunteers, and enter closed session for personnel and pending litigation.
- Order May 2024 general election and special election for unexpired board term
- Approve purchase order for 100 Chromebooks from Dependable Fire & Security for $39,900
- Consider response to Faith Family Academy's proposed campus expansion and its impact on Italy ISD
- Approve Employee Early Resignation Notification Incentive Program
- Discuss superintendent's contract and emergency paid leave clause options
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Special Called FIRST Public Hearing
The Italy Independent School District board is holding a special called public hearing to discuss the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) accountability rating for 2022-2023 and the superintendent's contract. The board will also consider approving prior meeting minutes and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Public hearing on FIRST accountability rating for 2022-2023
- Discussion of superintendent contract
- Closed session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Closed session for pending litigation: Holley v. Italy ISD, Case No. 3:23-CV-01239-D
- Consider approval of December 4, 2023 regular board meeting minutes
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.