Seminole Independent School District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Seminole Independent School District Board will discuss prospective superintendent candidates in executive session. The board is also considering several proposals for campus technology, security, and transportation upgrades.
- Choice Partners proposal for student computer device rotation 2024-2025
- Choice Partners proposal for Junior High door security upgrades
- BuyBoard proposal for a first-responder safety communication system
- BuyBoard proposal for bus camera system upgrades
- TexBuy proposal for Elementary classroom furniture
Special Meeting
The Seminole Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation on superintendent search firm services, discuss potential search firms, and consider approval of an independent audit report from Davis, Ray & Company. The board will also hold an executive session to deliberate priorities for prospective superintendent candidates.
- Presentation from ESC 17 on superintendent search firm services
- Discussion/consideration of possible superintendent search firms
- Consideration of approval of independent audit report from Davis, Ray & Company
- Executive session to discuss priorities and qualities for superintendent candidates
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss the district's School FIRST Financial Accountability Rating and an independent audit report from Davis, Ray & Company. Other business includes casting ballots for the Gaines County Appraisal District Board of Directors and considering a bilingual/ESL waiver.
- Approval of independent audit report from Davis, Ray & Company
- Approval of School FIRST Financial Accountability Rating
- Ballots for Gaines County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Application for Bilingual Exception/ESL Waiver for 2024-2025
- Addition to the vendor list
Regular Meeting
The Seminole Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2024, to review and act on multiple reports and plans. Items include approval of the tax roll, strategic planning documents, district improvement plans, and campus improvement plans. The board will also consider change orders for the SHS Field House project and a memorandum of understanding with Lubbock Christian University for direct admission.
- Consider approval of the Seminole ISD tax roll
- Consider approval of the Seminole ISD Strategic Planning Document
- Consider approval of the District Improvement Plan including District Goals and District Needs Assessment
- Consider Change Orders for the SHS Field House project
- Consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Lubbock Christian University (LCU) for direct admission
Regular Meeting
The Seminole Independent School District board will meet to discuss tax rates, investment policies, and fund balance assignments. The agenda also includes reports on state assessment results, enrollment, and construction projects.
- Approval of 2024 M&O and I&S tax rates
- Approval of Non-School Facility Use Policy GKD (LOCAL)
- Consideration of change orders for construction projects
- Approval of 2024-25 Student Health Advisory Committee
- Discussion of early resignation notice incentive plan
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD board will meet August 12 to decide on issuing up to $24 million in unlimited tax school building bonds and to approve multiple vendor renewals including special education programs and digital curriculum subscriptions. The board will also consider an easement for the Nolen Air Spraying property adjacent to district agricultural facilities and review certified taxable property values submitted by the county appraisal district.
- Vote on $24M Seminole ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Approve renewal quotes for ELL/LPAC, 504 Program Management, and SuccessEd Special Education Program
- Approve Imagine Learning Edgenuity Digital Curriculum subscription renewal for 2024-2025
- Consider easement for Nolen Air Spraying property adjacent to district Ag farms
- Approve 2024 SISD certified taxable property values as submitted by Gaines County Appraisal District
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and several policy decisions. They will hear superintendent reports on finances, hires, and construction, and consider consent items. Key actions include approving the Food for Good summer meals program, discussing 2021 bond issuance matters, and reviewing or approving several handbooks and policies for the 2024-25 school year.
- Consider approval of minutes from June 10, 2024 regular meeting
- Consider approval of adjunct staff members Amanda Danley and Todd Danley
- Discuss matters related to issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2021
- Consider revisions to Student Technology Acceptable Use Policy Agreement
- Consider approval of annual audit engagement services
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider approving the 2024-2025 budget, final budget amendments for 2023-2024, and a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property in Gaines County. The board will also discuss a TASB employee compensation plan study and consider a PowerSchool software extension. Several items, including minutes and vendor contracts, are on the consent agenda.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 budget
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 final budget amendments
- Resolution authorizing purchase of real property (Section 188, Block G, Gaines County)
- Consider PowerSchool SIS software extension for 2024-2025
- Review TASB employee compensation plan study
Special Meeting
The Seminole ISD board is holding a special meeting to hear and decide a Level III parent appeal of a complaint against an employee. The board will first discuss the appeal in executive session, then reconvene in open session to make a final decision. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Level III parent appeal of complaint against employee
- Executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.082, 551.0821
- Consultation with attorney under Sections 551.071 and 551.129
- Open session decision on the appeal
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent on enrollment, finances, and construction. The board will vote on several items, including the 2024-2025 compensation plan, a budget amendment, and various equipment purchases. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Odessa College for a satellite campus.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Consider approval of budget amendment
- Consider Memorandum of Understanding with Odessa College for satellite campus
- Consider approval of capital equipment budget for field house construction
- Consider approval of student accident insurance renewal
Special Meeting
The Seminole Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget and capital project planning, and to consider approving a concrete pad for the high school marching band and travel for law enforcement and speech teams to a national competition. The board will also enter executive session to deliberate on employee matters.
- Budget work session
- Capital project planning discussion
- Proposal for concrete pad at High School for marching band
- Approval for HS Law Enforcement & Speech travel to Nationals Competition
- Executive session on employee appointments, compensation, and duties
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD Board will consider approving a guaranteed maximum price from Teinert Construction for the CTE Addition and Renovation Project and authorize the superintendent to execute a contract amendment. They will also review financial reports, discuss state funding for the 2024-2025 budget, and consider a budget amendment.
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price from Teinert Construction for CTE Addition and Renovation Project
- Authorize superintendent to execute Amendment Number 1 to Teinert Construction's contract
- Approve TIPS proposal for library furniture at FJ Young
- Approve PowerSchool eFinance Plus software extension
- Discuss state funding and financial forecast for 2024-2025 budget
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine reports, consent items, and several action items. Key decisions include canceling the May 4, 2024 trustee election, delegating hiring authority to the superintendent, approving a furniture purchase, and adopting budget amendments. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 academic performance report and discuss personnel matters in executive session.
- Cancel May 4, 2024 trustee election
- Delegate authority to superintendent to issue employment contracts through Aug. 31, 2024
- Approve TexBuy proposal for classroom furniture at Elementary
- Approve budget amendments
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, consent items, and several action items. Key decisions include adopting a prevailing wage rate schedule for construction projects, approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, and applying for waivers. The board will also conduct a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report and discuss personnel matters in executive session.
- Adopt Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule for construction projects through 2026-27
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Adopt proposed 2024-2025 school calendar
- Apply for Staff Development Waiver and Low Attendance Day Waiver
- Approve BuyBoard proposal for fleet vehicle
Regular Meeting
The Seminole ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine reports, consent items, and several action items. Key decisions include calling the May 4, 2024 trustee election, appointing election judges, and discussing a resolution about campus chaplains. The board will also consider contracts for roof maintenance, a food service cooperative, and vehicle purchases.
- Call Board of Trustees Election for May 4, 2024
- Consider appointment of election judges
- Resolution about District campus chaplains
- Roof preventative maintenance agreement proposal
- West Texas Food Service Cooperative agreement for 2024-2025 with ESC Region 17