Tornillo Independent School District public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular
The Tornillo ISD board will hold its regular meeting on Nov. 30, 2023, with several action items including approval of cafetorium fire lane construction, a bilingual exception/ESL waiver application, updates to HQIM stipends, and a resolution in solidarity with the Take Charge Group of Fabens. The board will also hear reports on the bilingual program, financials, FIRST ratings, maintenance, and immunizations, and consider a consent agenda with routine items.
- Consider approval of cafetorium fire lane construction
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 application for bilingual exception/ESL waiver
- Consider approval of updates to HQIM stipends
- Discussion and possible action on resolution in solidarity with Take Charge Group of Fabens
- Public hearing on FIRST ratings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Board LSG Workshop
The Tornillo Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a Board LSG Workshop. The agenda includes establishing a quorum, the Pledge of Allegiance, an open forum for public comment, and a workshop session led by Ms. Monica Jaloma. The next tentative board meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2023.
- Open Forum for public comment
- LSG Workshop led by Ms. Monica Jaloma
- Next meeting tentative date: November 30, 2023
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.
Board LSG Workshop
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a Learning Support Group (LSG) workshop, led by Ms. Monica Jaloma. The agenda includes routine items: establishing a quorum, calling the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an open forum for public comment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- LSG Workshop led by Ms. Monica Jaloma
- Open Forum for public comment
- Next meeting tentatively scheduled for November 30, 2023
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will review various student outcome updates, including credit recovery and STEM-H Academy data. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Superintendent's evaluation and employment contract. The Board will also consider several purchases and stipend updates.
- Purchase authorization for Edgenuity
- Approval of Western Technical College student tuition and fees for 2023-2024
- Updates to HQIM stipends
- Approval of Opioid Prevention Curriculum
- Additional stipend under Strong Foundations Grant
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting for a fall district walkthrough, observing campuses from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. No action will be taken on any business items. The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 26, 2023.
- Trustee Fall District Walkthrough (7:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
- No action on business items
- Next meeting tentative date: October 26, 2023
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation links and a meeting header.
DAB Meeting
The Tornillo Independent School District board is meeting to discuss and hear reports on the School Health Advisory Council's opioid prevention curriculum recommendation, budget updates, curriculum programs, the district improvement plan, and a safety update. The meeting is primarily informational with no listed action items.
- Opioid Prevention Curriculum Recommendation from SHAC
- 23-24 Budget Updates (TEC 29.930)
- Blended Learning Grants
- District Improvement Plan - October Formative Review
- District Safety Update
Regular
The Tornillo ISD board will hold its regular meeting with reports from the superintendent and finance director, recognitions, and public forum. Key action items include possible approval of a resolution to employ or accept volunteer chaplains, a resolution on adequate school funding, an MOU with the alumni association, and School Action Fund amendments. The consent agenda covers minutes, purchasing cooperatives, investment resolutions, and budget amendments.
- Resolution to employ or accept volunteer chaplains (SB 763)
- Resolution regarding adequate funding for public schools
- MOU with Tornillo Alumni Association
- School Action Fund amendments
- Budget amendments and purchasing cooperatives 2023-2024
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider approving the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate ordinance. The board will also vote on a resolution declaring a good cause exception to the HB3 armed security officer requirement, plus several purchases and agreements. The agenda includes recognitions, reports, and an executive session on safety audit results.
- Public hearing and approval of 2023-2024 budget and tax rate ordinance
- Resolution to declare good cause exception for HB3 armed security officer requirement
- Purchase of TI-Nspire calculators (over $25,000 threshold)
- Copier lease agreement for 2023-2027
- MOU and data sharing agreement with New Tech Network
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, then consider approving the budget and an ordinance adopting the tax rate. The meeting includes routine opening procedures and an open forum for public comment.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
- Consider ordinance adopting 2023-2024 tax rate
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular
The Tornillo ISD Board will discuss and possibly act on school safety measures, including the HB3 armed guard requirement and an agreement with El Paso County for an additional school resource officer. They will also consider approving purchases over $25,000, including cafetorium access road construction and the Intervene K-12 TCLAS 6 program, plus discuss the superintendent's contract and property values. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.
- Consider approval of cafetorium access road construction
- Consider approval to purchase Intervene K-12 TCLAS 6
- Discussion and possible action on HB3 armed guard requirement
- Consider approval of agreement with El Paso County for additional SRO
- Discussion and possible action on superintendent's employment contract
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
DAB Meeting
The Tornillo ISD District Advisory Board (DAB) is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the reallocation of ESSER II and ESSER III funds. The agenda also includes presentations on the 2023-2024 school year planning, staff development, staffing patterns, and district safety updates.
- Consider approval of reallocation of ESSER II and ESSER III funds
- 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan planning (TEC 11.253)
- 2023-2024 School Year Planning (TEC 11.253)
- 2023-2024 Staff Development Plan (TEC 11.253)
- Review of Precertification of Summer 2023 Safety and Security Requirement Survey
Regular
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and a link to approved minutes without the actual text of the meeting.
Regular Cancelled
The Tornillo ISD board is holding a regular meeting to review student outcome data (STAAR results), hear reports on annual screenings and finances, and consider several personnel and policy items. The agenda includes approval of teacher and non-teacher pay scales for 2023-2024, a new CNS clerk position, and a stipend chart. The board will also enter executive session to discuss PK-8 assistant principal positions.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 teacher salary pay scale and non-teacher pay scales
- Consider approval of stipend chart for 2023-2024 school year
- Consider approval of new Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Clerk position
- Consider approval to purchase Sharon Wells Math Program (over $25,000)
- Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Update 121 (1st reading)
Regular
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop for the 2023-2024 school year and discuss creating a local policy on board meeting attendance. They will also review student outcome data, hear reports on financials and special education, and vote on consent agenda items including donations, budget amendments, and agreements.
- 2023-2024 Budget Workshop
- Discussion and possible action on TASB local policy for board meeting attendance
- Consider approval of budget amendments
- Consider approval of agreement with Workforce Solutions Borderplex
- Consider approval of engagement letter with Gibson, Ruddock Patterson LLC
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to approved minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
DAB Meeting
The Tornillo ISD board is meeting to discuss several operational items, including a proposed salary raise, updates on ESSER federal funds, and a district safety update. The agenda also includes reports on student offerings, the District of Innovation renewal, and the District Improvement Plan. No votes are listed on the agenda; items are presented for discussion and information.
- Salary raise discussion (TAC 153.1021)
- ESSER (federal COVID relief) funds update (TEC 29.930)
- District Safety Update by Carlos Garcia
- 2023-2024 PreK-12 Student Offerings presentation
- District of Innovation Renewal update (HB 1842)
Special Meeting
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and possible changes to grade level configuration. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including a District of Innovation renewal and the senior trip. The meeting is a workshop and discussion session, with no final budget vote scheduled.
- 2023-2024 Budget Workshop with Director of Finance Luis M. Guerra
- Discussion and possible action on 2023-2024 grade level configuration
- Consider approval of revised District of Innovation renewal notice
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 senior trip
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Regular
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving purchases over $25,000 for a wrought iron fence, shatterproof window film, iPads, and Dell laptops. The board will also consider a $1,000 one-time COVID-19 payment to qualifying employees, a resolution opposing school vouchers, and other routine items. Reports will cover student outcomes, SEL survey results, financials, and a Narcan protocol review.
- Consider approval of $1,000 COVID-19 one-time payment to all qualifying employees
- Consider approval of wrought iron fence purchase and installation
- Consider approval of shatterproof window film purchase and installation
- Consider approval to purchase iPads for teachers and students and Dell laptops for students
- Consider approval of resolution opposing vouchers and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Training
The Tornillo ISD board is meeting for a training session, not a regular decision-making meeting. Items include legislative school updates, a board evaluation workshop, an A-F accountability update, and a board social contract discussion. The meeting is scheduled for March 23, 2023 at 8:45 AM, with the next tentative meeting date set for March 29, 2023.
- Legislative school updates presented by Mr. Larry Porras
- Board evaluation workshop led by TASB consultant Esperanza Orozco
- A-F accountability update from TISD Cabinet
- Board social contract discussion with Esperanza Orozco
- Next meeting tentatively set for March 29, 2023
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Regular
The Tornillo ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on February 22, 2023, with several action items including approving a bid for cafeteria improvements, adopting policy updates, and assigning fund balance. The board will also review student outcome data, hear reports on district programs, and enter executive session for personnel and security matters.
- Approve bid from Vistacon II CSP Proposal #2023-01 for cafeteria work (over $25,000)
- Approve TASB Policy Manual Update 120 (2nd reading) affecting CB, CKC, FNG, FO local policies
- Approve assigned fund balance for cafeteria
- Approve 2024 senior trip (cruise itinerary attached)
- Approve 2023 polling place agreement with El Paso County (W.E. Neill Community Center)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
DAB Meeting
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including safety protocol updates, the 2023-2024 school calendar, and revisions to the EIC(Local) policy on extra points for certifications. The agenda also includes presentations on forensic exams for sexual assault, a tobacco-free policy, and a district needs assessment.
- Review and approve safety protocol updates
- TISD 2023-2024 school calendar options
- Revision to EIC(Local) policy on extra points for certifications
- Tobacco-free policy (FFEB, FFB, FNCD legal)
- District of Innovation renewal
Regular
The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 25, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will discuss and possibly take action on the fiscal 2021-2022 audit, cafeteria construction negotiations, and a building access control system expansion. They will also hear reports on student outcomes, financials, and an intruder detection audit, and will enter executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion and possible action on fiscal 2021-2022 audit (year ended August 31, 2022)
- Discussion and possible action on cafeteria construction negotiation
- Consider approval of building access control system expansion (over $25,000)
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 budget timeline and budget amendments
- Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Update 120 (1st reading)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a file.