Texas City Independent School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD School Safety Committee will meet to discuss increasing law enforcement presence near campuses, review drill requirements for the 2024-25 school year, and conduct training on psychological first aid, online meetings, and NIMS. The board will also enter closed session to review the district's emergency operations plan, cybersecurity annex, and safety audit requirements.
- Consult with local law enforcement on increasing presence near district campuses [TEC 37.109(b)(4)]
- Update on drill requirements for the 2024-25 school year
- Safety and Security Committee Training: Psychological First Aid, Online Open Meeting Training, NIMS for Key Personnel
- Closed session to review District Emergency Operations Plan, Cybersecurity Annex, and Safety and Security Audit Requirements [TEC 37.109(b)(3)]
- Emergency Management updates: Intruder Detection Audit, fencing, security window film, school zone lighting, AEDs, Stop the Bleed kits and training
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024. The meeting includes discussions on school library naming, election services agreements, and various infrastructure projects.
- Approval of the Annual Financial Report presented by Whitley Penn
- Proposal to name Roosevelt Wilson Elementary School Library after Rita J. Boykin
- Agreement with Galveston County for Election Services
- Replacement HVAC unit for Administration NOC Room
- Demolition of Old Guajardo Elementary and renovation of Professional Learning Center
Committee Meeting
The Texas City Independent School District Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Discussion of the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to canvass returns and declare the results of a voter-approval tax rate election. The board may also consider action items in any order and hold executive sessions as permitted by law.
- Consideration and approval of a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a voter-approval tax rate election
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving a guaranteed maximum price for remodeling the Professional Learning Center and demolishing the old Guajardo school. Trustees will also vote on nominations for Galveston Appraisal District directors, approve minutes from October meetings, and act on personnel matters including the transportation director's contract after closed session.
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Professional Learning Center remodel and Old Guajardo demolition
- Nominate five Galveston Appraisal District directors via written resolution and ballot
- Purchase three 77-passenger buses and band towers for Texas City High School
- Discuss proposal to name Roosevelt Wilson Elementary library after Rita J. Boykin
- Consider termination of employment and contract of Transportation Director
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
This is a special meeting of the Texas City ISD Board of Trustees that will immediately go into closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act. The board will discuss legal advice regarding a purchase and sale agreement for land, personnel hiring and contract renewals, and the appointment of a trustee for District 6. After closed session, the board may vote on professional personnel recommendations, contract actions, and the trustee appointment.
- Closed session to discuss purchase and sale agreement for land purchase
- Consider legal advice regarding personnel issues and agenda items
- Consider appointment of a Trustee for TCISB Board of Trustees District 6 Position
- Possible board approval of professional personnel recommendations and related actions
- Possible board approval of renewal, non-renewal, and termination of contracts for professional personnel
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will vote on the 2024-2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans, a School Resource Officer compensation amendment, and a resolution to nominate board directors for GCAD. The board will also consider budget amendments, facility rental fees, and several procurement awards. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate, personnel, and a board vacancy in District 6.
- Consider approval of TCISD District & Campus Improvement Plans for 2024-2025
- Review and approve School Resource Officer Compensation Amendment
- Consider approval of agreement with TxDOT for a local on-system improvement project
- Consider purchase of badge access and cameras at Texas City Maintenance and Transportation Facility
- Consider purchase of AC units at TCHS and Texas City Sting Dome
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to discuss legal advice, a real estate purchase agreement, personnel matters, and student discipline. After the closed session, the board may vote on professional personnel recommendations and contract renewals or terminations.
- Closed session to discuss purchase and sale agreement for land acquisition
- Consider hiring professional and non-professional personnel
- Consider renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional and non-professional personnel
- Possible action on professional personnel recommendations and related actions after closed session
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board will discuss the results of an efficiency audit by Whitely Penn and consider several action items, including approval of purchases over $100,000 for Carnegie Math, Reading Horizons, and NWEA MAP Growth, as well as budget amendments and a Head Start grant application. The board will also recognize the music and visual arts departments, school supply drive donors, and Marathon for a $1 million donation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal advice, real property, personnel, and student matters.
- Discuss results of efficiency audit conducted by Whitely Penn
- Consider approval of purchases over $100K: Carnegie Math, Reading Horizons, NWEA MAP Growth, Monarch School
- Consider approval of budget amendments under Board Policy CD(Local)
- Consider approval of Calvin Vincent Head Start Grant application and required documents
- Consider approval of delegate and alternate to 2024 TASB Delegate Assembly
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special closed session to discuss legal advice, real estate purchases, personnel matters, and security. The board will also consider consent agenda items including final budget amendments, fund balance assignments, and purchases over $100,000.
- Consider approval of final budget amendment for General Operating Fund (Fund 1XX)
- Consider approval of final budget amendment for Nutrition Services Fund (Fund 240)
- Consider approval of purchase over $100K for digital displays at five schools
- Review purchase and sale agreement for land acquisition
- Consider board approval of professional personnel recommendations and contract renewals/non-renewals
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the district budget and proposed tax rate. Action items include adopting several 2024-2025 budgets and considering an order for a special election regarding a voter-approval tax rate.
- Public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 General Operating Budget (Fund 1XX)
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 Debt Service Budget (Fund 599)
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 Nutrition Services Budget (Fund 240)
- Order calling a special election to ratify a voter-approval tax rate
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a public forum followed by a closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act. The board will discuss legal advice, a real estate purchase agreement, and personnel matters, including hiring a Director of Fine Arts and an Assistant Principal at Texas City High School. After the closed session, the board may take action on items discussed, including professional personnel recommendations and contract renewals or terminations.
- Review purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of land
- Consider hiring of Director of Fine Arts
- Consider hiring of Assistant Principal at Texas City High School
- Consider renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for professional personnel
- Consider board approval of professional personnel recommendations
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD School Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and consult on school safety measures, including increasing law enforcement presence near campuses, reviewing drill requirements for the 2024-25 school year, and conducting safety training. The committee will also enter closed session to review the district's emergency operations plan, safety audits, and various safety updates. This is a working meeting focused on safety planning rather than public policy decisions.
- Consult with local law enforcement on increasing presence near campuses
- Preview drill requirements for 2024-25 school year
- Safety training: ICS-362a, ICS-100, IS-360, NIMS overview
- Review Emergency Operations Plan including cybersecurity annex
- Discuss door audits, fencing, security window film, school zone lighting, AEDs
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 9, 2024, to consider several action items, including an increase to the district's TRS ActiveCare contribution and a change order for the La Marque High School construction project. The board will also organize officers for the 2024-2025 school year, approve minutes, and handle a consent agenda with financial reports, budget amendments, and agreements. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, real estate, and superintendent-related matters.
- Consider an increase to the District's TRS ActiveCare Contribution
- Consider approval of change order for La Marque High School construction project (Galveston County Drainage District requirements)
- Administer oath of office and organize officers for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve monthly financial reports and budget amendments
- Approve agreements: Transforming Lives Cooperative, Galveston County JJAEP, UTMB Pediatrics for 2024-2025
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees is meeting in special session to conduct a Level Three grievance hearing for Adrian Sparks and related actions. The board will then enter a closed meeting to discuss legal advice, real property purchase, personnel matters, and the grievance, before reconvening to consider action on items discussed in closed session.
- Level Three Grievance Hearing by Adrian Sparks and related actions
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 for legal advice on land purchase and personnel
- Closed session under 551.072 to review purchase and sale agreement for land
- Closed session under 551.074 to consider hiring, renewals, non-renewals, and terminations
- Possible action on items discussed in closed session
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including authorizing the issuance of Series 2024 school building bonds, approving an efficiency audit related to a potential Voter Approval Tax Rate (VATR) election, and approving construction-related contracts. The board will also recognize student achievements, hear design presentations for new facilities, and may take action on personnel matters discussed in closed session.
- Authorize issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Approve auditors for efficiency audit related to potential VATR election
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for TCHS Visitor Bleacher Maintenance
- Approve CMAR delivery method for Professional Learning Center renovation and Old Guajardo demolition
- Approve deductive change order for STEM/Robotic Center
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss issuing remaining voter-approved bonds, review the 2024-2025 preliminary budget, and consider several construction and renovation projects. The board will also take action on the 2024-2025 compensation plan and various consent agenda items, including contracts and purchases. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Discussion on issuing remaining voted bond authorization with financial advisor SAMCO
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for baseball/softball addition at La Marque High School Stadium
- Consider approval of Pfluger Architects for demolition of Guajardo Elementary and renovation of Professional Learning Center
- Consider approval of TCISD Compensation Plan 2024-2025
- Consider approval of student laptop purchase and electricity parameter purchase
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial items, including a potential bond sale, demolition of old Guajardo Elementary, funding for new baseball and softball fields at La Marque High School, and parameters for a utilities contract. They will also review preliminary property values from GCAD and discuss the preliminary budget and compensation options. All items are listed as discussions, with no final decisions scheduled.
- Discuss potential bond sale
- Discuss demolition of old Guajardo Elementary
- Discuss funding options for baseball and softball fields at La Marque High School
- Discuss parameters for resolution for utilities contract
- Discuss preliminary values from GCAD
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD School Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and review the district's Emergency Operations Plan, including best practices, audit requirements, and coordination with local law enforcement. They will also discuss bleeding control stations, preview drills and exercises, designate personnel for FEMA training, and review an intruder detection audit. The meeting is open to the public.
- Review of District Emergency Operations Plan and safety audit requirements
- Consultation with local law enforcement on increasing presence near campuses
- Discussion of bleeding control stations
- Preview of drills and exercises, including Senate Bill 168 requirements
- Designation of personnel for FEMA Incident Command Systems training
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving guaranteed maximum prices for La Marque High School and stadium construction, as well as baseball and softball fields. The board will also hear a public hearing on the 2023 Texas Academic Performance Report, receive budget and construction updates, and take action on several contracts and personnel items in closed session.
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for La Marque High School and Stadium
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for Baseball and Softball Fields at La Marque High School
- Consider approval of CMAR Addendum 3 for Ag Center and TCHS Renovations
- Public hearing on 2023 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Consider approval of fire alarm system refresh at Blocker Middle School
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 budget and district utilities. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.
- Discuss 2024-2025 Budget
- Discuss District Utilities
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will consider cancelling the May 4, 2024 trustee election for District Six and At Large positions after certifying unopposed candidates, and will vote on adopting new science textbooks. The board will also review the 2024-2025 budget overview, approve staffing guidelines, and handle several consent agenda items including purchases and construction delivery methods. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Certification of unopposed candidates and cancellation of May 4, 2024 trustee election
- Science textbook adoption (Proclamation 2024)
- 2024-2025 budget overview
- Approval of staffing guidelines
- Consent agenda: budget amendments, band instrument repairs, portable building relocation, PA system refresh, fiber cable installation RFP, Ag Barn construction delivery method, TCHS renovations and safety projects delivery method, partnership MOU with Texas City Police Department, ratification of purchases from Coach Mercer LLC
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider routine approvals including financial audit services, property insurance renewal, and several educational partnership agreements. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the potential termination of an employee's contract, and to consider declaring surplus district land for sale.
- Consider approval of professional services contract for annual financial audit services (RFQ 33-39)
- Consider options for property insurance renewal with presentation from consultant Bob Reim
- Consider approval of MOU with Tarleton State University for dual enrollment and Distinguished High School Partnership Program
- Consider approval of dual credit partnership agreement with College of the Mainland
- Consider declaring surplus property and soliciting bids for five district land parcels in La Marque and Texas City
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider awarding a construction contract for the new Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center and approving flood insurance premiums. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and real estate matters, including a land purchase agreement, and may take action on personnel recommendations afterward.
- Consider approval of solicitation award for CSP 33-38 New Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center contractor
- Consider approval of flood insurance purchase (NFIP premiums 23-24)
- Closed session to review purchase and sale agreement for land purchase
- Closed session to consider hiring, renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of personnel contracts
- Possible action on professional personnel recommendations and contract renewals after closed session
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the 2024-2025 instructional calendar, the order of election, and an election services agreement with Galveston County. The board will also receive updates on special education and a December intruder detection audit, and will hold a closed session to discuss land purchase, personnel, and other legal matters.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 instructional calendar
- Consider approval of order of election for Texas City ISD
- Consider approval of agreement with Galveston County for election services
- Report on December intruder detection audit finding
- Special education update 2023-2024