Tornillo Independent School District public meetings in 2024

Special Meeting

The Board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on an administrative recommendation for the employment of a Diagnostician/SPED/504 Coordinator. This item will be discussed in both executive session and open session.

• Discussion and possible action regarding employment of Diagnostician/SPED/504 Coordinator

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to approved minutes without the accompanying text.

Regular

The Tornillo ISD board will swear in newly elected trustees and may elect new officers at its regular meeting. It will also vote on several purchases over $25,000, including Dell laptops for students, and consider a one-time $1,000 payment for eligible employees.

• Swear in new trustees and issue certificates of election
• Vote to purchase Dell laptops for students ($30,018.32)
• Approve $1,000 one-time lump-sum payment for eligible employees
• Approve smart TVs for PK-8 classrooms
• Public hearing on FIRST accountability ratings

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 hold its regular October 30 meeting to discuss student outcomes, approve purchases over $25,000, and accept the resignation of Trustee Daniel Dozal. The board will also enter closed session to evaluate the superintendent and discuss contract amendments.

• Consider Approval to Purchase Edgenuity for over $25,000
• Take Action to Accept and Approve the Resignation of Trustee Daniel Dozal
• Consider Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings: September 25, 2024
• Consider Approval of 2024-2025 SHAC Membership Roster
• Consider Approval of ApplyTexas Sharing Agreement Renewal

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to approved minutes without the actual content of the meeting.

DAB Meeting

The Tornillo Independent School District board will conduct its regular DAB meeting on October 1, 2024. The agenda includes procedural items, an open forum, and presentations on school health, budget updates, curriculum initiatives, safety programs, and a district improvement plan review.

• School Health Advisory Council beginning-of-year reports
• 2024–25 budget updates
• Implementation of Blended Learning SAF Grant and Strong Foundations programs
• Beginning-of-year district safety update
• District Improvement Plan formative review

Regular

The Board will review student outcome monitoring and STAAR data for PK-12. The meeting includes discussions on infrastructure costs for Tornillo High School and a possible nominee for the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

• Approval of purchases over $25,000 for Edgenuity and Western Technical College tuition and fees
• Review of 2023-2024 TISD Preliminary A-F Accountability Projections and STAAR data
• Siemens Energy Project overview regarding infrastructure costs and energy savings for Tornillo High School
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Western Technical College
• Possible action on a nominee for the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Regular

The Tornillo ISD board will meet August 28 to discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 budget, tax rate, and several grants and policies. Items include approval of the annual budget, adoption of the tax rate, and updates to student policies including AI use. The board will also consider cancelling the November 2024 election due to unopposed candidates.

• Consider approval of 2024-2025 budget and tax rate
• Public hearing on budget and tax rate for 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Consider approval of New Tech Network Learning Agreement with Bezos Foundation grant
• Discussion and possible action to cancel November 5, 2024 election and declare unopposed candidates elected
• Consider approval of Frontline software purchase for $25,000+ threshold

The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Training

The Tornillo Independent School District Board is meeting for a training session. The agenda includes an EISO Workshop and a review of board operations focused on team building.

• EISO Workshop
• Review Board Operations - Team Building

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title for a training session.

DAB Meeting

The Board is meeting to review the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and update the Acceptable Use Policy. The agenda also includes a training session on SIT roles and responsibilities.

• Update to Acceptable Use Policy
• 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan - TEC 11.253(L)
• SIT Roles & Responsibilities Training
• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Regular

The Board of Trustees will consider actions regarding the November general election and various grant-funded stipends. The meeting includes reviews of financial reports, investment data, and several inter-district agreements.

• Possible action to enter an Order for the General Election on November 5, 2024
• Approval of Non-Exclusive License and User Agreement between Ysleta ISD and Tornillo ISD
• Approval of stipends for Strong Foundations Implementation Math Grant and Stronger Connections Grant
• Approval of MOU with Project Vida for Licensed Professional Counselor
• Approval of agreement with New Tech Network, Inc.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Regular

The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 19, 2024, to consider several action items, including approving a vendor for playground equipment funded by a grant, purchasing the Sharon Wells Math Program, and adopting various policies and handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also review student outcome data, including STAAR results and a junior high comprehensive plan, and receive a financial report.

• Consider approval of vendor to purchase playground equipment with grant allowance funding
• Consider approval to purchase Sharon Wells Math Program (over $25,000 threshold)
• Consider approval of HB 3 Goals for early childhood literacy, math proficiency, and college/career/military readiness
• Consider approval of TASB Policy Manual Update 123 (1st reading) affecting 12 local policies
• Consider approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

DAB Meeting

The Tornillo ISD board is meeting to consider several administrative regulations and policies, including the wellness plan, parent notification of violent acts, student code of conduct, and student handbook. They will also receive end-of-year reports on assessments, attendance, and other student data, and discuss safety updates and the district improvement plan.

• Approval of Administrative Regulation FFA TISD Wellness Plan
• Approval of Administrative Regulation for Parent Notification of Violent Acts (TEC 37.1131)
• Approval of Student Code of Conduct (TEC 37.001)
• Approval of Student Handbook (TEC 25.086)
• Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings

Regular

The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 29, 2024, to review student outcome data, discuss safety reports, and consider several action items including a playground equipment purchase, a service agreement, and the 2024-2025 budget. The board will also act on consent agenda items such as minutes, donations, and salary scales.

• Consider approval to purchase playground equipment with TCLAS Decision 11 Grant
• Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
• 2024-2025 Budget Workshop
• Consider approval of Tornillo ISD Service Agreement with Region 19 for TSDS Services
• Consider approval of 2024-2025 teacher and non-teacher salary pay scales

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Regular

The Tornillo ISD board will consider approving several purchases over $25,000, including a rock wall at the high school and recreational equipment for the PK-8 campus, plus other routine items. The agenda also includes reports on finances, grants, and student outcomes, and a closed session on security.

• Consider approval of 6 ft. rock wall around high school
• Consider approval of recreational equipment and hiking trail for PK-8 campus
• Consider approval of HQIM support from Region 19
• Consider approval of Strong Foundations Implementation Grant providers for 2024-2025
• Consider approval of COVID-19 one-time payment of $1,000 to qualifying employees

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

DAB Meeting

The Tornillo Independent School District board is meeting to consider adopting 2024 science textbooks and to hold a workshop on the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes routine items like establishing a quorum, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an open forum for public comment.

• 2024 Science Textbooks Adoption (TEC Ch. 31.026)
• 2024-2025 Budget Workshop (10 TAC & 109.41)
• Open Forum for public comment
• Next meeting tentatively set for June 6, 2024

Regular

The Tornillo ISD board will consider several purchases over $25,000, including student and staff laptops and building window replacements, and will discuss establishing a committee to study a possible high school football program. The board will also vote on whether to terminate the contract of a high school teacher for good cause, following a closed session. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Consider approval to purchase student computers
• Consider approval to purchase staff laptops for PK-6th teachers and staff
• Consider approval to purchase and replace building windows throughout the district
• Discussion and possible action to establish a committee to research a high school football program
• Discussion and possible action to terminate the term contract of Teacher M.C. at Tornillo High School

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

DAB Meeting

The Tornillo ISD District Advisory Board (DAB) is meeting to discuss and review several educational and operational items, including senior class ranking deadlines, career and technical education pathways, textbook adoption, academic performance reports, and the district improvement plan. The board will also hear about the Safe and Supportive School Program and a district needs assessment. This is a working meeting focused on reports and planning rather than major decisions.

• Senior ranking deadline per 19 TAC § 61.1201(a)(1)
• CTE UTEP Pathway of Courses under Perkins V
• Textbook adoption per TAC § 66.72
• 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• District Improvement Plan February formative review

Regular

The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to review student outcome data, hear reports, and vote on several items including security upgrades, purchases over $25,000, and a resolution on the state accountability system. The agenda includes a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and a consent agenda for routine approvals.

• Consider approval to purchase exterior gate access control system
• Consider approval to purchase computer upgrades for central office and community center
• Consider approval of 8 ft. chainlink fence installation districtwide
• Consider approval to convert current 6 ft. rockwall to 8 ft. districtwide
• Public hearing on 2022-23 Texas Academic Performance Report

The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or substantive decisions made during the February 28, 2024, meeting.

Special Meeting

The Tornillo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on football participation for the 2024-2026 period. The agenda also includes an open forum for public comment and standard procedural items.

• Discussion and possible action on 2024-2026 football participation
• Open forum for public comment
• Establish quorum and call meeting to order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Next meeting tentative date: February 28, 2024

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Regular

The Tornillo ISD board will discuss and possibly act on the fiscal 2022-2023 audit, approve purchases over $25,000 (including surveillance system upgrades and a new CTE van), and consider several consent agenda items such as policy updates, the 2024-2025 academic calendar, and an E-Rate internet contract. The meeting also includes reports on student outcomes, migrant education, and financials.

• Discussion and possible action on fiscal 2022-2023 audit (year ended Aug. 31, 2023)
• COPS Grant surveillance system upgrades (over $25K)
• Purchase of 2024 van for CTE student transportation (over $25K)
• Approval of 2024-2025 academic calendar
• Approval of E-Rate internet access multi-year contract

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.