Waxahachie Independent School District public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Called Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD board will meet to vote on five action items, including a $795,352 material testing contract for Waxahachie Creek High School, a $5M HVAC purchase, and a $20.25M construction package. The board may also approve an easement for Oncor at Howard Junior High and minor renovations at the Ellis County Appraisal District.
- $795,352 material testing contract with Geotex Engineering for Waxahachie Creek High School
- $5,000,000 HVAC units purchase from Texas AirSystems for Waxahachie Creek High School
- $20,250,000 second early package from Pogue Construction for Waxahachie Creek High School
- Easement approval for Oncor at Howard Junior High School
- Minor renovations at Ellis County Appraisal District
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Regular Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD board will meet December 9 to discuss and vote on several items, including a change to the K-5 math curriculum, approval of the prior year’s audit, and the appointment of a school marshal. The meeting also includes informational updates on construction progress, finances, and student discipline.
- Approve switch to Bluebonnet Learning for K-5 math and LASO 3 Grant application
- Approve fiscal year 2024 audit report
- Approve Policy 123
- Approve WHS varsity baseball team travel to Lake Charles, LA tournament (Feb 19–22, 2025)
- Approve appointment of school marshal certified by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
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Called Meeting
The Waxahachie Independent School District board will hold a called meeting to consider accepting the superintendent’s resignation, naming an acting or interim superintendent, and discussing the process for hiring a permanent replacement. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on personnel matters and legal consultation related to the transition.
- Consider accepting superintendent resignation
- Name acting or interim superintendent
- Discuss superintendent search process
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Regular Meeting
The Waxahachie Independent School District Board will discuss starting construction on Waxahachie Creek High School and voting for the Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The meeting includes reviews of student academic growth, bond construction updates, and various equipment purchases.
- Authorization for early grading and site package for Waxahachie Creek High School not to exceed $18,500,000
- Purchase of two 53 passenger buses from Longhorn Bus Sales not to exceed $304,526
- Flooring replacement at Hancock using proposition A funds with Harts Flooring not to exceed $235,000
- Purchase of two suburbans from Five Star Chevrolet not to exceed $124,100
- Materials testing services for Finley Junior High renovation from Geotex Engineering estimated at $54,000
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Board Workshop
The Waxahachie Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to conduct required trustee continuing education. The meeting also includes a scheduled open forum and potential closed sessions for personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Trustee continuing education (Team of 8 training) as required by the State Board of Education
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Called Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD board will meet in a called session to consider approving a trip for the WHS Career & Technical Education welding group to Marietta, Oklahoma. The agenda includes procedural items such as a quorum announcement, closed session for personnel and security discussions, and an open forum for public comments.
- Consideration to approve WHS CTE welding group travel to Marietta, Oklahoma
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Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Waxahachie Independent School District Board will hold a public hearing on the annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating. The board is also deciding on several high-cost facility projects and school calendar adjustments.
- HVAC system and air handler replacement at Felty Elementary by Texas Air Systems for up to $1,600,000
- Change order with Buford-Thompson Construction for Howard Junior High increasing project price by $1,104,056
- Public hearing regarding the annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating
- Approval of a shift in the last two calendar days of the 2024-2025 school year
- Selection of delivery method for an athletic field construction behind the Hancock building
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Regular Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD board will meet September 9, 2024 to hear reports and take action on multiple contracts and purchases, including a $1.2 million furniture order for Wilemon STEAM Academy and a $148,719.32 kitchen equipment purchase. The board will also consider a $60,000 grant agreement with Region 10 and $77,063.66 in additional library books for Jimmie Ray Elementary. Several informational reports on construction updates, student discipline, and transportation will be presented.
- Approve $1,200,000 furniture order for Wilemon STEAM Academy
- Approve $148,719.32 kitchen equipment purchase from Acemart Restaurant Supply
- Ratify amended $32,715 electrical repair contract with Texas Air Systems at Shackelford Elementary
- Approve $77,063.66 additional library books for Jimmie Ray Elementary
- Approve $60,000 grant agreement with Region 10 for Effective Schools Framework support
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Called Meeting and Workshop
The Waxahachie Independent School District board will hold a called meeting and workshop to adopt the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, set maintenance and operations and interest & sinking tax rates, and approve several insurance renewals and compensation plan updates. A public hearing on the budget and tax rates is scheduled before the vote.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget and M&O and I&S tax rates
- Renew unemployment compensation insurance for $55,324
- Renew workers compensation insurance for up to $398,290
- Renew property/casualty and general liability insurance for up to $1,662,049
- Adopt 2024-25 budget for General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Child Nutrition Fund
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Regular Meeting and Workshop
The Board will hold its third budget workshop and consider several operational approvals. Key items include proposed tax rates for the 2024-2025 school year and various instructional and facility contracts.
- Proposed M&O tax rates for the 2024-2025 school year
- Final payment of $146,589.20 to Harts Flooring for Dunaway Elementary flooring replacement
- Contract with Edmentum for Apex Learning High School courses
- 2024-2025 Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Ellis County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service 4-H Club
- Approval of 2024-2025 hazardous bus routes
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Regular Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD Board is reviewing major renovation pricing for two junior high schools and several facility upgrades. The meeting also includes approvals for the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and various technology and HVAC contracts.
- Guaranteed maximum pricing of $23,800,000 for Finley and Howard Junior High renovation projects with BTC
- Fire alarm system upgrades at Finley Junior High ($242,500) and Howard Junior High ($236,160)
- HVAC controls and units for Finley and Howard Junior Highs totaling over $600,000
- Ed Elements contract amendment not to exceed $1,995,000
- Purchase of teacher devices from Dell not to exceed $98,000
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Called Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD board is holding a called meeting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters, followed by open session action items. The board will consider hiring a Director of Fine Arts and approving a resolution allowing school marshals to openly carry firearms on duty belts.
- Consider hiring Director of Fine Arts
- Approve amended school marshal resolution for duty belt carry
- Closed session for personnel, real property, security, and legal matters
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Regular Meeting and Workshop
The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees will hold its second budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and then consider a consent agenda that includes several significant purchases, such as $568,668 for student and teacher devices from Dell, $75,453 for library books, and $248,096.90 for CTE materials. The board will also consider approving the 2024-2025 pay scales and stipends, a three-year vehicle monitoring agreement with Samsara, and a waiver to count staff development time toward the required 75,600 instructional minutes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, real property, security, and legal matters.
- Budget workshop #2 for 2024-2025
- Purchase of student/teacher devices from Dell, not to exceed $568,668
- Purchase of library books for Jimmie Ray Elementary, not to exceed $75,453
- CTE educational materials (Proclamation 2024), not to exceed $248,096.90
- Three-year agreement with Samsara for vehicle monitoring services
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Called Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider and take action on adopting an order canvassing the May 4, 2024 election. The agenda includes a call to order, an open forum for public comments, and the election canvass item before adjournment.
- Adopt order canvassing May 4, 2024 election
- Open forum for public comments
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Regular Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes several significant contracts and purchases, such as replacing air conditioners at Coleman Junior High for up to $1,187,450 and upgrading fire alarm systems at seven campuses for up to $930,705. The board will also elect officers, hear reports on construction, finances, and demographics, and consider action items on a Distinguished Math Teacher proposal and science materials purchase.
- Approve replacement air conditioners for Coleman Junior High, not to exceed $1,187,450
- Approve contract with Texas Fire & Cabling Services for fire alarm upgrades, not to exceed $930,705
- Approve renewal of Walsh, Gallegos legal retainer at $1,000
- Approve agreement with Geotex Engineering for materials testing at Hancock Building expansion
- Approve audit engagement with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay & Scarborough for FY 2023-2024
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Called Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider personnel actions, including hiring principals for Simpson and Wedgeworth Elementary Schools and a Director of Student Services, as well as terminating a probationary employee. The board will also discuss instructional resources for 2024-2025 and a contract with EdElements. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, real estate, security, and legal matters.
- Hiring of Simpson Elementary Principal
- Hiring of Wedgeworth Elementary Principal
- Hiring of Director of Student Services
- Approval of Barnes & Noble Summer Bridge backpacks for summer 2024
- Contract with EdElements
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Called Meeting
This is a called meeting of the Waxahachie ISD board. The board will enter closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract and annual review, personnel matters, real property, security, litigation, and board member duties. After reconvening, they will hold an open forum for public comment before adjourning.
- Closed session deliberation on extending the Superintendent's contract and/or annual review
- Closed session on personnel appointments, evaluations, reassignments, and discipline
- Closed session on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Closed session on security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits
- Open Forum for hearing individuals or committees
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Regular Meeting
The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel and legal matters. In open session, the board will receive informational reports on STEM education, gifted and talented programs, the Mentors Care program, trustee continuing education, the superintendent's report, Bond 2023 construction, and a balanced scorecard priority. The board will then consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, financial reports, and several contracts, followed by action items on issuing school building bonds, adopting a three-tiered transportation schedule, creating a Classroom Facilitator role, and amending a board policy on Sunday activities.
- Consider approval of gym floor repair at Finley and Solis gyms with Jelco, not to exceed $79,028.12
- Consider approval of new flooring at Felty Elementary, not to exceed $415,090
- Consider approval of new flooring at Dunaway Elementary, not to exceed $366,473
- Consider approval of $17,000 grant from Workforce Solutions for staff externships
- Consider adoption of order authorizing issuance of school building bonds
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Regular Meeting and Workshop
The Waxahachie ISD board will hold a budget workshop and consider hiring principals for Jimmie Ray Elementary and Waxahachie High School. The consent agenda includes contracts for network fiber, gym bleachers, and HVAC replacements totaling over $2.4 million. The board will also vote on a resolution to pay staff during the April 8 eclipse closure.
- Hire principals for Jimmie Ray Elementary and Waxahachie High School
- Approve $1,389,262.50 network fiber agreement for Jimmie Ray and Wilemon STEAM Academy
- Approve $192,885 bleacher replacement at Solis gym
- Approve $727,618 HVAC replacements at Finley Junior High using bond funds
- Approve $78,378 A/C replacements at Turner Pre-K School
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Called Meeting
The Waxahachie Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on February 26, 2024, at 8:30 AM. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel, real property, security, litigation, and board member duties, then reconvene to hear public comments and consider hiring an Executive Director of Athletics.
- Consideration with possible action to hire the Executive Director of Athletics
- Closed session on personnel matters (Gov't Code 551.074)
- Closed session on real property purchase/exchange/lease (Gov't Code 551.072)
- Closed session on security devices and personnel deployment (Gov't Code 551.076)
- Open forum for public comments
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Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop
The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several district-wide actions. Key items include the 2024 rezoning map, the 2024-2025 academic calendar, and various technology and construction contracts.
- Approval of the 2024 WISD rezoning map
- Network technology equipment contract for Jimmie Ray Elementary and Wilemon STEAM Academy up to $752,868.98
- Geotechnical investigation for Waxahachie Creek High School up to $99,050
- Approval of the 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
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Regular Meeting and Workshop
The Waxahachie ISD Board will hold a workshop on board operating procedures, then consider naming the district's new comprehensive high school #2, approving a sidewalk easement with the City of Waxahachie near Dunaway Elementary, and approving a furniture purchase for the new Jimmie Ray Elementary. The board will also receive informational updates on Bond 2023 construction, district rebranding, and student teacher job sharing, among other items.
- Consider naming WISD's comprehensive high school #2
- Approve public sidewalk easement with City of Waxahachie along Sunnyside Drive and Edgefield Road near Dunaway Elementary
- Approve furniture purchase order for new Jimmie Ray Elementary
- Accept roofing overlay project at T.C. Wilemon Building as complete and authorize $16,847.50 retainage payment to Honey's Roofing, LLC
- Approve 2024-2025 Budget Calendar
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