Slidell ISD public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular December Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD school board will hold its regular December meeting, covering routine business, public comments, and several action items. Key decisions include a 90% schematic design update for construction, a superintendent evaluation instrument, a District Improvement Plan, elementary playground improvements, a summer feeding waiver, and an agreement with Targa Resources. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Consider 90% schematic design and construction updates from WRA and Gallagher Construction
- Consider and possible action on superintendent's evaluation instrument
- Consider and possible action on TASB Policy Service Manual Update 122
- Consider and possible action on plan for current elementary playground improvements and costs
- Consider and possible action on agreement with Targa resources
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
The working board meeting will begin after the regular November Board Meeting adjourns. - Board Design Meeting
The Slidell ISD working board meeting will consider 75% schematic design documents from WRA Architects and Gallagher Construction. The agenda also includes public comment, a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters, and future agenda items.
- Review and consider 75% schematic design documents from WRA Architects and Gallagher Construction
- Public comment period of 30 minutes with 3-minute individual limits
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.076
The provided document contains the agenda and procedural structure for the meeting, but does not record any votes, outcomes, or specific actions taken.
Regular November Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular November meeting, hearing public comments and receiving superintendent reports on enrollment, safety, and the May 2023 bond. The board will consider action items including 75% construction estimates for bond projects, joining a purchasing cooperative, policy revisions, appraisal district board votes, and authorizing the superintendent to negotiate with Targa Resources regarding pipeline easement abandonment and ownership transfer. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, security, and prospective gift matters.
- Consider 75% SD Construction estimates with WRA Architects and Gallagher Construction for bond projects
- Consider Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for SY24-25
- Consider proposed revisions to TASB Policy GKD(LOCAL)
- Resolutions to cast votes for Denton, Cooke, Wise, and Montague County Appraisal District Boards
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate with Targa Resources for pipeline easement abandonment and ownership transfer
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular October Board Meeting
The provided document is an agenda for the October 16, 2023, meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes.
Board Design Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board is holding a design meeting to consult with WRA Architects and Gallagher Construction on schematic designs and progress of projects related to the May 2023 bond package. The agenda also includes a public comment period, a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters, and future agenda items.
- Consult with WRA Architects and Gallagher Construction on schematic design and progress of May 2023 bond projects
- Public comment opportunity (30 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 (attorney), 551.074 (personnel), 551.076 (security)
The provided minutes for the Board Design Meeting on October 2, 2023, contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular September Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular September meeting, starting with public comment, followed by superintendent reports on enrollment, activities, safety, a district garage sale, and TEA accountability ratings. The board will consider consent items including minutes and the RIPICS plan, then vote on several action items such as wellness plans, a TASB delegate, construction fund accounts, and a facility rental agreement. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and security matters.
- Consider and possible action on Slidell ISD Wellness Plan 2023-2024
- Consider and possible action on SISD Employee Wellness Plan 2023-2024
- Consider and possible action regarding construction fund account at Sanger Bank
- Consider and possible action regarding construction fund account at TexPool
- Consider and possible action regarding Rental/Use Agreement for Nonschool Use of School Facilities
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Budget and Tax Rate Hearing
The Slidell ISD Board is holding a public hearing on the budget and tax rate. The agenda includes a call to order, a 30-minute public comment period, the budget and tax rate hearing itself, and adjournment. No specific dollar amounts or tax rate figures are listed in the agenda text.
- Public comment period of 30 minutes with 3-minute individual speaker limits
- Budget and Tax Rate Hearing
- Speaker registration required for public comments
The provided document contains no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
August 2023 Special Called Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to consider several financial and operational items, including purchasing a district ag truck, approving budget amendments for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, and approving the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. The board will also consider an agricultural lease agreement on 157.247 acres at 379 CR 2822 in Decatur, TX. A closed session is scheduled for legal, gift, personnel, and security matters, with possible action following.
- Consider purchase of district ag truck
- Consider budget amendments for 2022-2023 fiscal year
- Consider ag lease agreement on 157.247 acres at 379 CR 2822 Decatur, TX 76234
- Consider action to approve 2023-2024 fiscal year budget
- Consider action to adopt resolution to set tax rate for 2023-2024 fiscal year
The provided document contains only administrative header information and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in this text.
August Regular Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular August meeting, covering routine consent items, informational reports, and several action items. Key decisions include authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds, purchasing a district ag truck and a 54-passenger bus with a lift for special education, and approving employee lease agreements for three properties. The board will also consider policy updates, a resolution for a good cause exception to the armed security officer requirement, and a memorandum of understanding with Helen Farabee Centers.
- Authorize issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Purchase of district ag truck
- Purchase of 54-passenger bus with lift for special education transportation
- Employee lease agreements for 103 1st St. Slidell, 16172 W. FM 455, and 16164 W. FM 455 Decatur
- Resolution to declare good cause exception for House Bill 3 armed security officer requirement
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
July Regular Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular July meeting, covering routine consent items, informational discussions, and multiple action items. Key decisions include setting 2023-2024 cafeteria meal prices, approving employee pay increases and stipend schedules, and increasing the district's monthly contribution to employee insurance from $225 to $275. The board will also consider a budget workshop, a called meeting to set the tax rate, and several technology and safety upgrades.
- Consider 2023-2024 cafeteria meal prices: Breakfast $1.50, Lunch PK-5 $2.45, 6-12 $2.75, Staff/Guest Lunch $3.75
- Consider increase in district contribution to employee insurance from $225 to $275 per month
- Consider step pay increase for teachers, librarians, and counselors; 1% increase for other contracted employees
- Consider increase in bus driver pay to $12,000 per year
- Consider purchase of Chromebooks for incoming freshman class with discounted purchase option upon graduation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Design Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board is holding a design meeting to discuss schematic designs for projects related to the May 2023 bond package with WRA Architects. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a closed session for legal, personnel, security, and prospective gift matters. No formal action is listed except for items arising from the closed session.
- Consult with WRA Architects on schematic design of bond projects
- Public comment period (30 minutes, 3-minute limit per speaker)
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
June Board Meeting 2023
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular June meeting, covering routine consent items, informational presentations, and several action items. The board will consider extending the district's depository contract, approving Region 11 service contracts, and a K-9 services agreement, along with policy manual updates. A closed session is scheduled for security, personnel, and legal matters.
- Consider Board Resolution extending Depository Contract for Funds of Slidell ISD
- Consider 2023-2024 Education Service Center Region 11 Contracts
- Consider agreement with Black Creek K-9 Services for 2023-2024 school year
- Consider TASB Policy Service Manual Updates (LEGAL and LOCAL policies)
- Closed session per Texas Government Code for security audit, personnel, and legal matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
May 2023 Board Meeting
The Slidell ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, hear superintendent reports, and take action on several items including canvassing the May bond election results, approving a legal services agreement, and adopting a resolution on broadband access. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a closed session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Resolution canvassing bond election returns and declaring results
- 2023-2024 Legal Services Program Agreement for TREA Members
- Resolution on dependable, affordable broadband access
- Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for 2023-2024
- Temporary use agreement date updates
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.