Spring Branch Independent School District public meetings in 2023
30 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several significant actions, including resolutions to close Panda Path School for Early Learning and Treasure Forest Elementary School, and to cancel the SBISD-KIPP-YES Prep (SKY) partnership agreements. The board will also hold a closed session for personnel and legal matters, and take first readings on policies regarding instructional and library materials. These items are up for discussion and possible approval.
- Resolution to close Panda Path School for Early Learning
- Resolution to close Treasure Forest Elementary School
- Resolution to cancel SBISD-KIPP-YES Prep (SKY) partnership agreements
- First reading of policies EFA (LOCAL) and EFB (LOCAL) on instructional and library materials
- Second reading and adoption of policy CS (LOCAL) on facility standards
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the 2022-2023 audit, setting pre-kindergarten tuition for 2024-2025, and postponing resolutions to close Treasure Forest Elementary and Panda Path School for Early Learning. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 budget, hear an audit presentation, and receive an update on campus safety detection audit findings. Several policy adoptions and numerous consent agenda items, including contract awards and a literacy grant, are scheduled for action.
- Request to postpone resolutions to close Treasure Forest and Panda Path School for Early Learning
- Approval of 2022-2023 audit presented by Whitley Penn
- Discussion of 2024-2025 budget considerations, Phase 2
- Contract awards including JOC, Memorial Drive Elementary change order, CAD software upgrade, and internet services RFP
- Acceptance of $185,000 Science of Reading in Action grant from Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss and potentially act on the 2022-2023 audit, proposed designs for the Agricultural Science Center addition/renovation and the Guthrie Center replacement, and 2024-2025 budget considerations. The board will also consider adopting three policies and may take action on routine personnel items after a closed session.
- Presentation of audit report by Whitley Penn and request for approval of 2022-2023 audit
- Proposed design for Agricultural Science Center Addition and Renovation Project
- Proposed design for Guthrie Center Replacement Project
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Budget Considerations, Phase 2
- Second reading and adoption of policies BF (LOCAL), CH (LOCAL), and DEC (LOCAL)
The provided minutes for the November 13, 2023 Board Workshop meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions, including increasing pre-kindergarten tuition, pausing bond programs, adjusting high school student-teacher ratios and schedules, adjusting pre-K boundaries, and closing Panda Path School for Early Learning and Treasure Forest Elementary School. The board will also meet in closed session for personnel and legal matters, and receive an update from the Literacy Curriculum Assessment Team.
- Resolution to increase Pre-Kindergarten tuition
- Resolution pausing bond programs
- Resolution adjusting high school student/teacher ratios
- Resolution to close Panda Path School for Early Learning
- Resolution to close Treasure Forest Elementary School
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Special Meeting
The Spring Branch Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss schedule alignment. Discussions include high school class size core areas and staff change cost adjustments. The board will also hold executive sessions regarding personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion of Schedule Alignment
- High school class size core area discussion
- High school staff change costs adjustment discussion
- Executive session regarding routine and other personnel matters
- Executive session regarding legal issues and public finance
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Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, public comments, and an executive session. Key business includes a discussion on 2024-2025 budget considerations, first readings of several policies, a public hearing on the district's financial rating, and approval of numerous contract awards and routine items.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 Budget Considerations, Phase 1
- First Reading of Policies: BF (Board Policies), CH (Purchasing), CS (Facility Standards), DEC (Compensation/Leaves)
- Public Hearing on 2022-2023 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Contract awards including Stratford HS and Spring Oaks MS kitchen renovations, HVAC services, school buses, and body cameras
- Resolution approving Harris County Texas 4-H for extracurricular status
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Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board will hold a workshop meeting with an executive session covering personnel, student information, security, real property, and legal matters. Following the closed session, the board may take action on routine personnel items and is scheduled to consider approval of the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct. The agenda also includes a discussion of a safety and security update.
- Executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel, student info, security, real property, and legal consultation
- Request for approval of routine personnel items
- Request for approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Discussion of safety and security update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on October 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda consists solely of an executive (closed) session to discuss routine and other personnel matters under the Texas Open Meetings Act, and to consult with the board's attorney on legal issues, including those surrounding public finance. No action is scheduled; the meeting is set to adjourn immediately after the closed session.
- Closed session under Section 551.074 for personnel matters
- Closed session under Section 551.071 for attorney consultation on legal issues, including public finance
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board is expected to take action on setting the 2023 tax rate, adopting several local policies, and approving a consent agenda that includes contract awards, budget reports, and routine personnel items. The board will also go into closed session for personnel, student information, and legal consultation.
- Resolution setting the 2023 tax rate
- Second reading and adoption of seven local policies (CFB, CKEA, CLB, CRF, DEA, DEC, GKB)
- Contract awards for compliance/digital records system, demographic services, tree removal, and website maintenance
- Approval of budget status summary with amendments as of August 31, 2023
- Request to TEA for maximum class size exception
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets, an ESSER status update, a literacy curriculum assessment team, and schedule alignment for 2024-2025. The board will also conduct first readings of several local policies and consider approving student fundraising and overnight trips for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, student information, security, and legal matters, followed by possible action on routine personnel items and resolutions regarding employee resignations.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets
- Discussion of ESSER status update
- First reading of policies: CFB (accounting inventories), CKEA (security personnel), CLB (building maintenance), CRF (unemployment insurance), DEA (compensation plan), DEC (leaves/absences), GKB (advertising/fundraising)
- Request for approval of student fundraising and overnight trips for 2023-2024
- Resolutions to report employee resignations to TEA (Regina Cooper, Norma Dunn, Elizabeth Gasca, Cynthia Carranza)
The provided minutes for the September 11, 2023 Board Workshop meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a resolution authorizing the district to intervene in a lawsuit over the state's accountability system. Public comment will be taken on agenda items before the board votes. The only substantive action item is the lawsuit intervention resolution.
- Discussion and possible approval of authorization to intervene in the accountability lawsuit
- Resolution to Join Accountability System Lawsuit 09-05-23 S
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Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 28, 2023, to consider several action items, including resolutions related to House Bill 3 (armed security officer requirement and implementation dates), a Chapter 49 contract for attendance credit, and adoption of a student conduct policy on personal telecommunications/electronic devices. The board will also discuss the 2023-2024 budget, athletics marketing, and schedule alignment for 2024-2025. The agenda includes a consent agenda with numerous routine approvals, such as budget reports, contract awards, payroll expenses, and easements.
- Resolution to declare good cause exception for House Bill 3 armed security officer requirement
- Resolution regarding House Bill 3033 implementation/designation of dates
- Second reading and adoption of Policy FNCE (LOCAL) on student personal telecommunications/electronic devices
- Approval of Chapter 49 Contract Option 3 (Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit) and delegation to superintendent
- Contract awards including change order for Memorial Drive Elementary School replacement project and contracts for custodial supplies, GPS fleet management, and college access programming
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 budget, an annual safety and security update from the Chief of Police, and a first reading of a policy on student personal telecommunications/electronic devices. The board will also consider approving a contract for TRS ActiveCare employee medical insurance and a waiver for remote homebound instruction. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including personnel, student information, real property, security, and legal matters.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 budget
- Annual safety and security presentation from Chief of Police
- First reading of Policy FNCE (LOCAL) on student personal telecommunications/electronic devices
- Request for approval of contract for TRS ActiveCare employee medical insurance
- Request for approval to submit waiver to TEA for remote homebound instruction
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024 budget and then vote on its approval, along with the 2023-2024 compensation plan and an order authorizing bond issuance. The board will also discuss a walking trail project proposal for Hedwig Village and an update on campus safety detection audit findings. Several consent agenda items include contract awards, an interlocal agreement with Harris County Department of Education, and approval of payroll and operating expenses for May 2023.
- Public hearing and approval of FY 2024 budget
- Approval of 2023-2024 compensation plan
- Order authorizing issuance of bonds
- Hedwig Village Walking Trail Project proposal
- Interlocal agreement with Harris County Department of Education for Highpoint School East
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Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing on the proposed nonrenewal of teacher term contract for Ms. Sheryl Peck. The board will hear public comment, deliberate in closed session under Texas Government Code sections, and may take action on the nonrenewal.
- Hearing to consider proposed nonrenewal of teacher term contract of Ms. Sheryl Peck
- Closed session for deliberation and legal advice on the nonrenewal
- Possible action on the proposed nonrenewal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board will hold a workshop to consider routine personnel items, approve health insurance rates for 2023-2024, set graduation ceremony dates, and approve student fundraising and overnight trips. They will also discuss the FY 2024 budget, bond sale timelines, and a legislative update. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, security, and legal matters.
- Approval of health insurance rates for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of graduation ceremony dates for 2023-2024
- Approval of student fundraising and overnight trips for 2023-2024
- Discussion of FY 2024 budget
- Discussion of sale of bonds and timelines
The provided minutes for the June 12, 2023 Board Workshop meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural system information and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider, hear, and take action on Level One grievances filed by individuals against nine books under Board Policies EF and EFB. The board will first hear public comment, then discuss the matter in closed session for legal advice, and finally vote on the grievances. The meeting is focused solely on these book challenges.
- Consideration and action on grievances for nine books, including 'Doughnut Kingdom', 'Cardboard Kingdom', 'Wonder', and 'DogMan: A Tale of Two Kitties'
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for attorney consultation
- Public comment on agenda items before board discussion
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the preliminary FY 2024 budget and discuss the draft budget. The board will also consider approving the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook, plus routine consent items including contract awards, budget amendments, and payroll expenses. Several closed-session items are scheduled for personnel and real property matters.
- Public hearing on preliminary FY 2024 budget
- Discussion of draft FY 2024 budget
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student Handbook
- Approval of contract awards and budget status report with amendments
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 6, 2023 election for two board seats, approve the statement of officer and administer the oath of office for elected officials, and hold an executive session to deliberate the appointment and duties of a public officer. Following the closed session, the board will elect its officers: President, Vice President, and Secretary.
- Canvass of May 6, 2023 election results for two Board of Trustee positions
- Approval of Statement of Officer and administration of Oath of Office for elected officials
- Executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.074 to deliberate appointment and duties of a public officer
- Election of Board Officers: President, Vice President, and Secretary
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Workshop meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with special presentations, public comment, and an executive session. The board will consider personnel actions including terminating a probationary contract employee and proposing nonrenewal of a term contract employee, adopt several local policies, and approve various consent agenda items such as budget reports, contract awards, and a depository services extension with Wells Fargo Bank.
- Consider termination of probationary contract employee Adam Harris
- Consider nonrenewal of term contract employee Sheryl Peck
- Adopt policies: CKC (emergency plans), EC (school day), FNG (complaints/grievances), FO (student discipline)
- Approve resolution for Office of the Governor grants
- Approve TEA MOU for TCLAS grant with University of Houston-Downtown/Teach Houston
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY 2024 budget and a legislative update, and to consider approving routine personnel items and a contract amendment extending the superintendent's contract. The board will also hold closed sessions on personnel, real property (the City of Piney Point Village sidewalk proposal), security, and legal matters. Additionally, the board will discuss the Texas Education Agency accountability reset for 2023 and HB 3 board goals, and hold second readings of four local policies.
- Discussion of FY 2024 Budget
- Request for Approval of Contract Amendment for Extension of Superintendent's Contract
- Closed session on City of Piney Point Village sidewalk proposal
- Second readings of policies: CKC, EC, FNG, FO (LOCAL)
- Discussion of Texas Education Agency Accountability Reset for 2023
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, executive session on personnel, and action items. Key discussions include possibly suspending the two-level library material challenge process, adopting amended orders for the May 2023 trustee election, and a resolution on legislative funding cuts. The board will also take first readings on several policies and approve routine consent items like contracts, budget reports, and payroll.
- Discussion and possible action to suspend Levels One and Two of EFB (LOCAL) challenging library materials
- Discussion and possible approval of amended order setting May 2023 school trustee general election
- Discussion and possible approval of amended order appointing election officials for 2023 trustee election
- Discussion and possible action to adopt resolution on legislative measures to reduce public education funding
- First readings of policies CKC (emergency plans), EC (school day), FNG (complaints/grievances), FO (student discipline)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss and possibly act on personnel matters, including a proposed termination, as well as amended orders for the May 2023 trustee election. They will also receive updates on athletics, the FY 2024 budget, campus safety audit findings, and legislative matters.
- Request for consideration of termination of term contract employee for good cause (R. Fenton)
- Discussion and possible approval of amended order setting May 2023 school trustee general election
- Discussion and possible approval of amended order appointing election officials for 2023 trustee election
- Discussion of FY 2024 budget
- Update on campus safety detection audit findings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving enrollment projections for the 2023-2024 school year, updates to the 2017 and 2022 bond oversight committee charge and composition, and new committee members. The consent agenda includes routine items such as budget reports, contract awards, payroll expenses, and tax refunds.
- Approval of enrollment projections for 2023-2024 school year
- Updated 2017 and 2022 Bond Plans Bond Oversight Committee charge and composition
- New members for the 2017 and 2022 Bond Plans Bond Oversight Committee
- Budget status summary report with budget amendment as of January 31, 2023
- Expenditure of public funds for Astros tickets
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss enrollment projections for the 2023-2024 school year and the FY 2024 budget, along with a legislative update. The board will also meet in closed session for personnel and security matters, and receive an update on campus safety detection audit findings. No final votes are scheduled except for routine personnel items.
- Discussion of enrollment projections for 2023-2024
- Discussion of FY 2024 budget
- Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel and security
- Update on campus safety detection audit findings
- Request for approval of routine personnel items
The provided minutes for the February 6, 2023 Board Workshop meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board will meet on January 23, 2023, to consider several action items, including a recommendation to terminate the term contract of Mr. Ronnie Fenton for good cause, a settlement offer in a lawsuit, and a police department compensation plan adjustment. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report and consider consent agenda items such as budget reports, contract awards, and election-related resolutions.
- Proposed termination of Mr. Ronnie Fenton's term contract for good cause
- Settlement offer related to L.G. v. Spring Branch ISD, Dkt. No. 036-DM-1222
- Adjustment to Police Department Compensation Plan for 2022-2023
- Resolution authorizing redemption of Series 2011 and 2014A bonds
- Joint public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Workshop meeting
The Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to consider adopting nine local policies covering records management, staff development, curriculum, special education, gifted programs, graduation, trauma-informed care, and anti-discrimination. The board will also discuss student mental health, ESSER fund status, the FY 2023 and FY 2024 budgets, and campus safety audit findings, following closed-session personnel and legal deliberations.
- Adoption of 9 policies: CPC, DMA, EHAA, EHB, EHBAA, EHBB, EIF, FFBA, FFH (LOCAL)
- Discussion of FY 2023 and FY 2024 budget
- Update on campus safety detection audit findings
- Discussion of student mental health, well-being, and safety
- Closed session on personnel matters, security, and legal consultation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.