September 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

2.A. Hilltop Elementary - Amy Rollmann, Principal - Spotlight Campus of the Month / Pledge Leaders

3. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

4. Honors and Recognitions

4.A. Presentation of TASB Media Honor Roll to the Azle News

4.B. Matt Adams - Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations

5. Superintendent Report - Todd Smith

5.A. Back to School Update

5.B. Bond Update

5.C. Upcoming Dates

5.C.1. Sept. 25:  Homecoming Parade @ 6:00 p.m.

5.C.2. Sept. 29: Homecoming Game @ 7:00 p.m.

5.C.3. Sept. 30: Hall of Fame Inductions @ 2:00 p.m. - Azle HS Comp. Gym

5.C.4. Oct. 6: Teacher Work Day - Student Holiday

5.C.5. Oct. 9: Holiday for Students and Staff

5.C.6. Oct. 11: Realtor Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m. - Swarm Conf. Room

5.C.7. Oct. 16: Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. - Azle ISD Admin.

6. Curriculum Report

6.A. TEA TSL (Texas Strategic Leadership) Grant Overview - Jerry Moore, ESC11

6.B. TEA Accountability Update - Jordan Theim

7. Human Resources Report

7.A. Azle ISD Residency Program with Tarleton State and Stephen F. Austin - Jessica Hanson

8. Consent Agenda for Approval

8.A. Consider Approval of Previous Minutes

8.A.1. Minutes from August 15, 2023 Special LRFP Workshop Meeting

8.A.2. Minutes from August 21, 2023 Regular Meeting

8.B. Consider Approval of Financial and Investment Reports

8.B.1. Financial and Monthly Investment Report for July 2023.

8.B.2. Donations

8.B.2.a. AHS Athletic BC donated to the AHS Cross Country Program - $1,500.00

8.B.2.b. Azle Spirit BC donated to the AHS Cheer Program - $3,000.00

8.B.2.c. Azle Lady Hornets Basketball BC donated to the AHS Girls Basketball Program - $3,500.00

8.B.2.d. AHS Drama BC donated to Hornet Drama Program - $10,035.06

8.B.2.e. Hornet Football BC donated to the Azle Athletics Program - $25,727.00

8.C. Consider Approval of Resolution for Senate Bill 763 Chaplains & Student Support 

8.D. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Dispatch Services Between the City of Azle and Azle ISD.

8.E. Consider Approval of Human Resources Contract Recommendations

8.E.1. Contract Recommendations and Resignations

9. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

10. Board Member Comments

11. Executive Session - Texas Government Code 551.001 ET.SEQ

11.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: To consult with the District's attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

11.A.1. Consider Approval of Resolution to Join Lawsuit Regarding TEA Accountability Ratings.

11.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

11.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076: Consider the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices; or a security audit.

12. Reconvene in Open Session and Consider Action on Items from Executive Session

12.A. Consider Approval of Resolution to Join Lawsuit Regarding TEA Accountability Ratings.

13. Adjournment