Alice ISD public meetings in 2024

Public Hearing

The Alice Independent School District will conduct public hearings regarding the Financial Integrity Ratings System (FIRST) of Texas and the district and campus performance objectives for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Public hearing on Financial Integrity Ratings System (FIRST) of Texas
• Public hearing on District and Campus Performance Objectives 2024-2025 School Year

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will meet December 9, 2024 to conduct routine business, hear updates from district leadership, and take action on several items including final design approval for the new Alice Memorial Stadium and hiring decisions. The meeting follows standard procedures with a public comment period and consent agenda.

• Approval of the Final Design Development Phase for the Construction of the New Alice Memorial Stadium, Funded by the 2024 Bond
• Consideration and Possible Action on Frontline Education Recruiting and Hiring Solution Bundle
• Consideration and Possible Action on School Technology Touch 10/Biometric Readers
• Consideration and Possible Approval for an Online Auction with CM Auctioneers for the auction of Fleet Buses, White Vehicles and Other Unnecessary Property
• Consideration and Possible Action of District and Campus Performance Objectives for the 2024-2025 School Year

Special Called Meeting

The Alice Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to act on two items related to the Alice Memorial Stadium Project. The board is expected to recommend approval of a demolition contract and a contract amendment for the stadium project.

• Recommend approval of the Guarantee Maximum Price (GMP) Package 1-Demolition for the Alice Memorial Stadium Project
• Recommend approval to authorize the Superintendent to formally execute the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to the A133 Agreement

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD board will meet November 11, 2024 to approve routine minutes, hear superintendent reports, and act on several contracts and personnel items. No major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve $1,500,000 food-service contract with Labatt Food Service LLC
• Approve $85,000 payment agreement for Lightspeed Systems Web Filtering
• Vote on hiring Chief Financial Officer and Accountant
• Approve $390,000 dairy supply contract with Hiland Dairy Foods Company
• Approve $787,798 annual energy conservation services

Special Call Meeting

The Alice Independent School District board will meet in a special call session to decide on the 2025-2026 school-year academic calendar and to approve prevailing wage rates for upcoming construction projects. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public comment, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Consideration and possible action on Academic Calendar "A" for 2025-2026 school year
• Consideration of approval of prevailing wage rates for district construction projects

Team of 8 Workshop

The Alice Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to discuss and possibly take action on conducting Team of 8 training. The meeting follows procedural requirements under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Regular Meeting

The Alice Independent School District board will meet to approve minutes, hear updates on academics, student services, and facilities, and vote on purchasing baseball field lights, a change order, and the 2024-2025 academic calendar. The board will also discuss personnel matters and safety audits in closed session.

• Purchase baseball/softball field lights for Alice HS ($2024 Bond)
• Approve $60,000 pool usage contract with YMCA of the Coastal Bend/City of Alice
• Approve $986,200 electricity contract with Direct Energy
• Approve $211,244.44 security upgrades payment to Barcom
• Consider change order #001 for Prime Maintenance

Regular Meeting

The Alice Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The board will review and likely approve minutes from prior meetings, receive updates on academics, student services, facilities, fine arts, and athletics, and act on a consent agenda including software renewal and small capital project contracts.

• Renewal and upgrade of Skyward Education Management System
• Turner Ramirez Architects contract for $8,528.20
• OBR Program Management contract for $1,814.05
• Consideration of House Bill 3 Five-Year Board Goals for Early Childhood Literacy, Math Grade 3, and CCMR
• Consideration of 2024-2025 Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers

Public Hearing

The Alice Independent School District board will convene a public hearing to discuss and consider the 2024-2025 tax roll, tax rate, and budget. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including roll call, pledge, and public comment.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Tax Roll and Tax Rate
• Consideration of 2024-2025 Budget

Special Called Meeting

The Alice ISD board will hold a special meeting to decide on the 2024-2025 budget, adopt the district’s tax rate, and accept the certified tax roll. The board will also consider hiring a counselor for WAMS and approve a $51,078.50 truck purchase from Hacienda Ford.

• Approve 2024-2025 Alice ISD budget
• Adopt 2024-2025 Alice ISD tax rate by ordinance
• Accept 2024 Alice ISD certified tax roll
• Approve $51,078.50 truck purchase from Hacienda Ford for maintenance and athletics
• Hire counselor for WAMS (Wilson Area Middle School) as part of closed-session personnel discussion

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss the issuance of school building bonds and the levying of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax. Other key items include the 2024-2025 compensation plan, student code of conduct, and various academic and business updates.

• Issuance of 'Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024'
• 2024-2025 Compensation Plan and Stipends
• 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
• Capital project requisitions: Turner Ramirez Architects ($4,797.12) and OBR ($2,969.40)
• Tax refunds for Sunset Village Capital LLC ($5,138.92), HEB LP ($6,755.80 and $5,795.13), and H E Butt Grocery Co ($9,852.95)

Budget Workshop

The Alice Independent School District board holds a budget workshop to review savings from staff attrition, insurance contributions, and three options for 2024-25 teacher raises ranging from 2% to 3%. No decisions are recorded; the meeting is informational.

• Savings due to staff attrition
• Increase to district insurance contribution
• Option 1: 2% raise ($1,150 for teachers)
• Option 2: 3% raise ($1,700 for teachers)
• Option 3: 3% raise with $0.50 auxiliary increase ($1,700 for teachers)

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider the Construction Manager-at-Risk method for 2024 Bond projects and review schematic designs for a new stadium. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for security upgrades and educational materials.

• Security cameras for Alice High School: $165,537.80
• Carnegie Learning Math Curriculum & MATHia Grades 9 - Algebra II: $58,940.32
• WAMS Security Upgrades and Entry Canopy (Barcom Pay App #3): $247,369.61
• New Stadium and AHS Softball Field (MEG Engineers): $78,000.00
• Reading Academies 2024-2025: $60,000

Budget Workshop

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 budget. Items include a salary study summary from TASB, staff allocation, stipends, cost savings, and a compensation plan overview. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Salary Study (TASB) Summary
• Staff Allocation 2024-2025
• Stipends 2024-2025
• Cost Savings
• Compensation Plan Overview

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider action on several items, including software and curriculum purchases, a workers' compensation insurance plan, and multiple administrative hires. The board will also discuss and potentially revise several local policies and consider an agreement with Coastal Bend College. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation and contract.

• Renewal of Tango Software - $104,298.00
• Renewal of Curriculum Associates i-Ready - $107,914.00
• Purchase of Eureka Math Curriculum for grades K-1 - $46,654.75
• Barcom Pay Application #01 for WAMS Security Upgrades - $168,538.93
• Consideration of hires for CFO, HR Director, Child Nutrition Director, and Special Education Coordinator

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD Board will canvass the returns of a bond election and consider approving a plan of finance to issue unlimited tax school building bonds. The board will also vote on purchasing safety exterior doors for Alice High School and approve donations, tax refunds, and a roofing repair contract. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters, including contract renewals and non-renewals, and legal matters related to the 2024 bond.

• Resolution canvassing bond election returns and declaring results
• Plan of finance to issue unlimited tax school building bonds
• Purchase of safety exterior doors for Alice High School
• Donations: Saenz Elementary McTeacher Night $439.00, David Dannhause $300.00, AHS Cricut Bundle $4,532.00
• Tax refunds: Silvestre and Melinda Rodriguez $3,756.12, McHenry Road LLC $4,271.14, Carlisle Alice Properties LLC $3,109.97; Haeber Roofing Noonan ES repairs $9,295.70

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving the 2024-2025 grading guidelines, instructional materials certifications, a resolution supporting military-connected students, a four-year copier equipment agreement, and offers to purchase two tax sale properties. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with donations and requisitions, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve 2024-2025 Elementary and Secondary Grading Guidelines
• Approve 2024-2025 Instructional Materials and TEKS Certification Forms
• Resolution for Support of Military-Connected Students
• Proposal for District Copier Equipment Agreement for 2024-2028
• Offers to Purchase Tax Sale Properties (Suits #19-12-17405-B and #09-03-14711-B)

Regular Meeting Cancelled

This regular meeting of the Alice ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The posted agenda contains only routine procedural items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and standard reports. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled
• Approval of minutes from March 18 and March 25, 2024
• Donations: $1,272.00 and $17,824.77
• Regional Day School Program for the Deaf $42,461.00
• Copier equipment agreement for 2024-2028

Special Meeting

The Alice ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly take action on the Level Three grievance of employee Guillermo "Willie" Ruiz. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with attorneys and hear the grievance, then reconvene in open session to decide on the matter. Public comment is permitted at the start of the meeting.

• Closed session for attorney consultation on legal issues related to the employee grievance
• Closed session to hear the Level Three grievance of employee Guillermo "Willie" Ruiz
• Possible action on the Level Three grievance of Guillermo "Willie" Ruiz
• Public comment period at the beginning of the meeting

Workshop TEAM of 8

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special called workshop. The agenda includes a closed executive session for 'Team of 8' training, followed by possible action on that training in open session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Closed session for Team of 8 training under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 557.074
• Possible action on Team of 8 training in open session

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, receiving reports on academics, finances, facilities, and athletics, and voting on several action items. Key decisions include amending TexPool investment representatives, adopting course guides and instructional materials, joining a purchasing cooperative, contracting counseling services, and approving staff positions. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and contract renewals before reconvening to take action.

• Consideration of 2024-2025 Secondary Course Listing Guides
• Adoption and purchase of instructional materials
• Resolution to join Texas 20 Purchasing Cooperative via ESC 20
• Contracted counseling services with Hayley Jo Waldrop, M.A., LPC
• Purchase of sound system for Alice HS Band

Public Hearing/Special Meeting

The Alice Independent School District board is holding a public hearing and special meeting on February 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The main item is a presentation of the District's Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, pledges, and public comment.

• Presentation of District Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Public comment period (limited to 5 minutes per speaker, per board policy BED(Local))

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees will consider calling a bond election for May 4, 2024, along with a budget amendment, a $10,000 stipend for a grant project director, and resolutions related to missed work days and school waivers. The board will also hear reports on academics, safety, budget, facilities, fine arts, and athletics, and will enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Consideration of order calling a bond election on May 4, 2024
• Budget Amendment #1
• Approval of $10,000 stipend for Project Director for Stronger Connections Grant
• Resolution to pay employees for missed work days in January
• Resolution to declare good cause exception for House Bill 3 armed security officer requirements

Facility Workshop

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a facility workshop to discuss a potential bond project for a stadium. The discussion will include an overview of previous facility workshops, itemized costs for Alice Memorial Stadium, costs to relocate the transportation complex, a 'bandage' approach cost, and a proposal from the City of Alice. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of potential bond project for a stadium
• Itemized cost breakdown for Alice Memorial Stadium
• Cost to relocate transportation complex
• 'Bandage' approach cost
• City of Alice proposal

Facility Workshop

The Alice ISD Board of Trustees is holding a facility workshop to discuss a potential bond project for a stadium, including needs assessment, scope of work, and cost. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, pledges, and public comment. No decisions are scheduled; the board will discuss next steps.

• Discussion of potential bond project: Stadium
• Needs assessment and scope of work for stadium
• Cost discussion for stadium project
• Public comment period per board policy BED(Local)

Regular Meeting

The Alice ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports from the superintendent on academics, safety, business, facilities, fine arts, and athletics, and a consent agenda of donations and purchases. Action items include the 2024-2025 academic calendar, revisions to Policy EIC (Local), the 2022-2023 financial audit, and a competitive sealed proposal for security upgrades and an entry canopy at William Adams School. The board will also enter closed session for personnel matters, including new hires, retirements, resignations, and the superintendent's midyear review.

• Consider 2024-2025 academic calendar
• Consider revisions to Policy EIC (Local)
• Consider 2022-2023 financial audit
• Consider competitive sealed proposal for William Adams School security and entry canopy project
• Consent agenda includes $45,900 grant for professional development and tax refunds totaling $9,399.52