Alice ISD public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes, public comment, and reports, plus a consent agenda of donations and contracts. Action items include approving district performance objectives, a practicum MOU with Angelo State University, policy updates, weight room equipment, a tax sale property offer, and a resolution to prohibit volunteer chaplains. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including hiring a Chief Financial Officer.
- Consent agenda includes contracts: Turner Ramirez Architects $121,804.95, CRAM Roofing $82,225.00, Coastal Bend College $75,424.58
- Donations include Team Chevrolet $10,000 to Central Office and $1,500 to Noonan Elementary
- Action: Consider purchase of weight room equipment for William Adams Middle School
- Action: Consider offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 10-03-14947-B
- Closed session: Discussion of hiring for Chief Financial Officer position
Public Hearing/Special Meeting
The Alice Independent School District is conducting a special meeting and public hearing. The session includes discussions regarding the Financial Integrity Ratings System (FIRST) of Texas and district performance objectives.
- Public hearing: Financial Integrity Ratings System (FIRST) of Texas
- Public hearing: District Performance Objectives
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports on academics, safety, budget, and facilities, followed by action on consent agenda items and several contracts. Key decisions include approving a $2.75 million dining services contract, a $60,000 YMCA agreement, and discussing how to proceed with structural repairs at Alice Memorial Stadium. The board will also consider legal services, school renovation procurement, and enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Chartwells Dining Service contract: $2,754,264
- YMCA of the Coastal Bend: $60,000
- Total Imaging Solutions Inc.: $90,900.04
- Haeber Roofing (capital project): $39,023.08
- Discussion on Alice Memorial Stadium structural inspection results
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving a contract for vaping cameras at Alice High School, nominate candidates for the Jim Wells Appraisal District Board, and act on a consent agenda that includes donations, technology purchases, and utility payments. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Vaping cameras/installation at AHS for $42,738
- Resolution nominating candidates for Jim Wells Appraisal District Board
- Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan subscription $34,407
- E-rate Wireless Access Points project $35,483.88
- Utility payments: City of Alice $350,000, Centerpoint Energy $70,000, Direct Energy $986,000
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including roof repairs at Alice High School, approval of the 2023-2024 course guide, and designation of nonbusiness days for public information requests. The board will also consider consent agenda items covering donations, payments, contracts, and tax refunds, followed by a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- CRAM Roofing proposal for Alice High School Bryce Taylor Auditorium and Athletic Training Office roof repairs
- Payments: Government Leasing & Finance $787,798; ADT Commercial LLC $48,000; Smartcom Telephones LLC $71,000
- Jim Wells County Appraisal District payment of $132,444
- Special education contracts for diagnostician, counseling, and vision services for 2023-2024
- Tax refunds to James Vahalik ($554.89), Kelly R. Koenning ($621.30), Johnny Reck ($621.30)
Public Hearing/2023-2024 Budget and Tax Rate
The Alice Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2023-2024 tax rate and budget. The meeting includes public comment and possible action on items discussed in closed session. No specific dollar amounts or rates are listed in the agenda.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 tax rate
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget
- Public comment period (limited to 5 minutes per speaker)
- Board may reconvene to act on closed session items
Special Board Meeting
The Alice Independent School District board will consider the 2023-2024 budget and adopt the tax rate by ordinance. The meeting also includes a review of the certified tax roll and equipment purchases for health science classes. A closed session will address personnel matters, including new hires and investigations, followed by open session votes on those items.
- Adoption of the 2023-2024 Alice Independent School District Tax Rate by ordinance
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Alice Independent School District Budget
- Acceptance of the 2023 Alice ISD Appraisal Certified Tax Roll
- Purchase of SimMan Manikin and Resusci Anne Simulator for Health Science Class
- Replacement of the Noonan Elementary School Intercom System
Special Board Meeting Cancelled
This special board meeting of the Alice Independent School District was cancelled. The agenda, which included consideration of 2023-2024 property/casualty insurance and a closed session for legal matters, is provided for reference only.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included 2023-2024 property/casualty insurance action item
- Closed session for legal matters under Texas Gov't Code 551.071
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and a consent agenda covering donations, tax refunds, payments, budget amendments, contracts, and bids. Action items include possible approval of a bond defeasance order, offers to purchase two tax sale properties, and an interlocal agreement for property casualty insurance. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Order authorizing defeasance of a portion of outstanding Unlimited Tax Bonds
- Offers to purchase tax sale properties (Suit#06-01-13800-B and Suit#14-08-16460-B)
- Payments totaling $673,008.61 including Precision Construction $406,299.10 and TDR Commercial Roofing $164,217.90
- TASB Risk Management Fund contract $46,672
- Budget Amendment 2023-3
Special Board Meeting/TEAM of 8 Workshop
This is a special board meeting and workshop for the Alice Independent School District. The board will convene, take roll call, and allow public comment limited to agenda items. The main item is a closed executive session for Team of 8 training, after which the board may reconvene to consider action on that training.
- Closed session for Team of 8 training under Texas Government Code 551.071 and 557.074
- Possible action on Team of 8 training after closed session
- Public comment limited to agenda items, with 5-minute speaker limit
Special Meeting/Budget Workshop
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special budget workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes the certified appraisal roll, tax rate compressions, homestead exemption increases, and compensation plans. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- 2023 Alice ISD Certified Appraisal Roll
- Tax rate compressions
- Homestead Exemption increases
- 2023-2024 Compensation Plans
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and take possible action on the 2023-2024 compensation plans, a resolution to declare wooden portable buildings at Hillcrest Elementary obsolete and authorize their auction, and the hiring of a principal for Saenz Elementary School. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and legal matters, and may act on retirements, resignations, and contract releases afterward.
- Consideration and possible action on 2023-2024 compensation plans
- Resolution to declare wooden portable buildings at Hillcrest Elementary obsolete and approve public auction for highest bid
- Consideration and possible action to hire a Principal for Saenz Elementary School
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.071 (legal)
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 5 minutes per speaker
Special Board Meeting/Public Hearing Optional Flexible School Day Program 2022-2023 Review and 2023-2024 Proposed Plan
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and public hearing to review the Optional Flexible School Day Program for 2022-2023 and discuss the proposed plan for 2023-2024. The agenda includes a review of the past year's program, the proposed plan for the upcoming year, and a period for public comment limited to agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
- Public hearing on Optional Flexible School Day Program 2022-2023 review
- Discussion of 2023-2024 proposed plan for the program
- Public comment period limited to agenda items, with 5-minute speaker limit
Regular Board Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, informational updates, a consent agenda, and action items. Key actions include considering the 2023-2024 Optional Flexible School Day Program, TEKS Resource Certification, professional development requirements, and adoption of TASB Update 121 policies. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal matters, and applicants for the Place 2 trustee vacancy, with possible action on new hires and the vacancy afterward.
- Consideration and possible action on School Board Trustee Vacancy for Place 2
- Consent agenda includes Bond 2019 requisition: Haeber Roofing Company $49,743.90
- Non-Bond requisitions: TDR Commercial Roofing $83,672.20, Precision Construction $114,083.39, Owners Building Resource $10,577.69, Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd $2,660.40
- Action on 2023-2024 Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)
- Closed session for personnel, legal advice, and organizational chart discussion
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider consent items including tax refunds and requisitions over $30,000, plus action on board minutes and possible reclassification of positions and stipend allocations after a closed session. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Tax refund to Clair H. Jr. & Elizabeth S. Gilmore: $1,921.40
- Sharon Wells Mathematics Curriculum: $42,000
- Tango Software from Liberty Source LP: $95,387
- Amplify Student Software for ELAR Grades 6-8: $53,782
- Closed session to discuss position reclassification and stipend allocations
Budget Workshop
The Alice Independent School District board is holding a budget workshop to review the current 2022-2023 budget and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget and compensation plans for various employee groups. The agenda includes updates on revenues, expenditures, enrollment, and a budget amendment, followed by detailed discussions on pay for teachers, administrators, and other staff.
- 2022-2023 budget update with revenues and expenditures to date
- Budget Amendment 2023-3
- 2023-2024 compensation plans for teachers, administrative professionals, and other staff
- Discussion of 21st Century ACE and School Climate Transformation Grants
- Compensation for clerical, auxiliary, child nutrition, stipends, extra duty, and substitute pay
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 12, 2023, with action items including approval of project management, engineering, and architectural services for school facilities, as well as new hires and filling a board vacancy. The board will also receive informational updates on academics, budget, construction, and safety, and will consider a consent agenda with numerous capital project requisitions and tax refunds.
- Consent agenda includes Bond 2019 requisitions: Turner Ramirez Architects $31,173.00, Haeber Roofing $42,108.75, TDR Commercial Roofing $169,125.33
- Non-bond requisitions include Precision Construction $368,021.58, DLF Two Inc. $65,487.29, Turner Roofing $70,309.50
- Requisitions over $30,000 include NWEA Map $39,630.00, Studies Weekly $42,856.00, Lead Your School $53,800.00, McGraw Hill $90,930.30, STS Education $137,080.54
- Action: Project management services via Owners Building Resource Task Assignment No. 5
- Closed session to discuss applicants for School Board Trustee vacancy Place 2
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the superintendent transition and employment, including hiring a new superintendent and approving a contract. The board will also consider the resignation of board member Ben Salinas Jr. The meeting includes a closed executive session for legal and personnel discussions, followed by possible action in open session.
- Consider and take possible action to approve Superintendent Transition Agreement and/or employment
- Consider and take possible action to hire Superintendent and approve contract
- Consider and take action regarding resignation of School Board Member Ben Salinas Jr.
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. The board will meet in closed session to interview applicants and consult with legal counsel, then reconvene in open session to consider action on the applicants and potentially name a finalist. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed session to interview superintendent applicants (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Legal consultation on new superintendent employment (551.071, 551.129)
- Possible action on superintendent applicants
- Possible action to name finalist for superintendent position
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes recognition of student achievements, informational updates on athletics, fine arts, maintenance, business, and academics, and a consent agenda with multiple requisitions and donations. Action items include considering the E2E RootEd Alliance proposal and a bank depository contract extension, plus personnel matters in closed session.
- Consideration of E2E RootEd Alliance proposal
- Consideration of Alice ISD Bank Depository Contract Extension
- Non-bond capital project requisitions totaling $729,922.13 (Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd $7,420, Rock Engineering $7,971, Owners Building Resource $10,667.44, DLF Two Inc. $21,653.04, Turner Roofing $42,451.70, Precision Construction $639,758.95)
- Requisitions over $30,000: Hubert Company $38,870.80, Westat Inc. $50,000, Coastal Bend College $69,366.40, Stemscopes $117,429.60
- Tax refund to San Juanita Recio for $531.83
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. The board will enter closed session to interview applicants and consult with legal counsel, then reconvene in open session to consider possible action on the applicants. Public comment is limited to agenda items and must be signed up for before the meeting.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to interview superintendent applicants
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071/551.129 for legal advice on hiring
- Possible board action on superintendent applicants after open session reconvenes
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 5-minute limit per speaker
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the superintendent position. The board will enter a closed executive session to interview applicants and consult with legal counsel, then reconvene in open session to consider and possibly take action on the applicants.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to interview superintendent applicants
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071/551.129 for legal advice on superintendent employment
- Possible board action on superintendent applicants in open session
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on the proposed non-renewal of Antonia Padilla's term contract. The agenda includes closed sessions for legal consultation and the non-renewal hearing, followed by open-session action items. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for legal consultation on employee non-renewal hearing
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074, 551.082, 551.0821 and Texas Education Code 21.207 for non-renewal hearing
- Action item: Consider procedural rules and legal representation for the non-renewal hearing
- Action item: Consider and take action on proposed non-renewal of Antonia Padilla's term contract
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider applicants for the superintendent position. The board will enter a closed session to review applicants and consult with legal counsel, then reconvene in open session to take possible action. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to review superintendent applicants
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.129 for legal consultation on superintendent employment
- Possible action on superintendent applicants in open session
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider and possibly take action on several items, including the 2023-2024 school calendar, a budget amendment, the purchase of bullet-resistant security window film, and additional wireless access points. They will also consider the renewal of the District of Innovation, the extension of the external auditor's agreement, and the preferred delivery method for William Adams Middle School improvements. The consent agenda includes various requisitions and tax refunds.
- Purchase of bullet-resistant security window film for Alice ISD campuses
- Budget Amendment 2023-2
- 2023-2024 school calendar
- Requisitions: SCW $185,160.00, DLF Two Inc. $84,873.10, Turner Roofing Company LTD $62,543.73, DELL Technologies $48,000.00
- Tax refunds to Ramiro & Delia A. Tagle ($1,145.54), Guadalupe Carlos Rodriguez Jr ($523.57), Maria G. Ramirez ($531.83)
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on hiring an Executive Director of Athletics/PE and Head Football Coach, as well as an Interim Superintendent. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters, then reconvene in open session to consider and take action on these items. Public comment is limited to agenda items and must be signed up for before the meeting.
- Consideration and possible action to hire Executive Director of Athletics/PE and Head Football Coach
- Consideration and possible action regarding Interim Superintendent
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.071 (legal advice)
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider certifying unopposed candidates and possibly canceling the May 6, 2023 trustee election. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on the superintendent search process and timeline, and consider appointing an interim superintendent, with closed session discussions permitted under Texas law.
- Consideration of certification of unopposed candidates and possible order canceling May 6, 2023 trustee election
- Closed session for attorney consultation on superintendent search process and timeline (Tex. Govt Code 551.071)
- Closed session to discuss and consider possible interim superintendent (Tex. Govt Code 551.074)
- Possible action on superintendent search process and timeline
- Possible action on interim superintendent
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board will vote on the Superintendent's retirement, the appointment of an Interim Superintendent, and a law enforcement support agreement with the City of Alice Police Department. The meeting also includes votes on capital project requisitions, a May 2023 election services contract, and various facility maintenance contracts. Informational items cover budget revenue, grant applications, and academic performance reports.
- Interlocal Agreement with City of Alice Police Department for Law Enforcement Support
- Vote on Superintendent's retirement and appointment of Interim Superintendent
- Contract for May 6, 2023 election services with Jim Wells County Elections Administrator
- Bond 2019 Capital Project Requisitions totaling $417,541.88 (Turner Roofing, TEAL Construction, Owners Building Resource)
- Cram Roofing Contract for Alice High School
Regular Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with informational updates on athletics, fine arts, business, maintenance, and academics. Action items include approving the 2021-2022 annual financial audit, calling a May 6, 2023 board election, adopting TASB policy updates, and acting on the superintendent's annual evaluation and contract after a closed session.
- Consideration of 2021-2022 annual financial audit
- Order calling for Board of Trustee election on May 6, 2023
- Consent agenda includes Bond 2019 requisitions: Owners Building Resource $10,533.82, DLF Two Inc. $14,857.74
- Non-Bond capital requisitions: Turner Roofing $164,157.09, DLF Two Inc. $120,879.37, TDR Commercial Roofing $30,922.50
- Requisitions over $30K: SCW $35,826.50, Corpus Christi ISD (Regional Day School Program for the Deaf) $43,374.00
Special Meeting
The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on January 2, 2023, to consider several action items, including implementing TEA Innovative Courses, a policy revision, a tax sale property purchase, and a cafeteria equipment RFP. The board will also hear informational updates on athletics, fine arts, business, maintenance, safety, and academics, and will enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Consideration of TEA Innovative Courses for 2023-2024
- Policy revision COA (LOCAL)
- Offer to purchase tax sale property (Suit No. 17-05-17029B)
- RFP 23-03 District Wide Cafeteria Equipment
- Consent agenda includes requisitions: TDR Commercial Roofing $192,927.90, DLF Two Inc. $150,840.63, zSpace $178,007.00, Coastal Bend College $96,401.27