December 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. Azle Elementary - Kristen Kiss, Principal - Spotlight Campus of the Month / Pledge Leaders

3. Public Comments on Agenda Items

4. Honors and Recognitions

4.A. Proclamation: January 2024 is School Board Appreciation Month - LOCALLY ELECTED, COMMUNITY CONNECTED

4.B. Recognizing Graphic Designer of the Azle ISD 2023 Christmas Card, Elizabeth Ardito, AHS Junior - Graphic Design Teacher, Lauren Henson

4.C. Texas School Business Bragging Rights Recognition

4.D. TASB Business Recognition

4.D.1. Southern Honey Giftique

5. Superintendent Report - Todd Smith

5.A. Legislative Update: Impact on School Funding

5.B. Talk's with Todd

5.C. Texas Strategic Leadership Grant Update

5.D. Upcoming Dates

5.D.1. Dec. 22-Jan.5: Christmas Holiday Break

5.D.2. Jan. 8-9: Student Holiday / Staff Development-Teacher Work Day 

5.D.3. Jan. 15: Student Holiday / Staff Development

5.D.4. Jan. 22: Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. - Admin. Bldg.

5.D.5. Jan. 27: AEF Red Solo Fundraiser @ 7:00 p.m. - The Orchard

6. Finance and Operations Report - Matt Adams

6.A. Zonda Demographic Fall Update

7. Special Services Report - Krista Macfarlane

7.A. Azle ISD Transition Center Report

8. Technology Report - Eddie Alford

8.A. Skyward Transition Update

9. Public Hearing for FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Rating - Matt Adams

10. Approval of FIRST Rating - Matt Adams

11. Consider and Approve Ranking of Qualified Proposals for Construction Manager at Risk and Give Administration Authority to Negotiate the Contract for Work Resulting from the November 2023 Bond Election - Matt Adams

12. Consider Approval of Board Resolution Regarding the November 2023 Bond Election

13. Consider Approval of TASB Policy Update 122 (First Reading) - Amanda Moore

13.A. TASB Policy Update 122
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS
EHBCA(LOCAL): COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS - ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION
FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS

14. Consent Agenda for Approval

14.A. Consider and Approve Previous Minutes

14.A.1. Minutes from November 13, 2023 Regular Meeting

14.A.2. Minutes from November 17, 2023 Special Meeting

14.B. Consider and Approve Financial and Investment Reports

14.B.1. Financial and Monthly Investment Report for October 2023

14.B.2. Budget Amendment 24-01

14.B.3. RFP#23-12.08 General Merchandise, Groceries, Supplies, Equipment and Service Vendors

14.B.4. Donations

14.B.4.a. Azle Lady Hornets Basketball BC donated to AHS Girls Basketball Program-$1,000.00

14.B.4.b. Azle Lady Hornets Basketball BC donated to AHS Girls Basketball Program-$1,300.00

14.B.4.c. Azle Women's Soccer BC donated to Azle Women's Soccer Program-$1,300.00

14.B.4.d. AHS Softball BC donated to AHS Softball Program-$9,110.21

14.B.4.e. Hornet Football BC donated to Azle ISD Athletic Dept.-$20,000.00

14.C. Consider and Approve PO Over $50,000 for Technology, Curriculum/Instructional, and/or Maintenance/Construction/Transportation for the 2023-2024 School Year.

14.D. Consider and Approve Contract with Paragon Sports for Stadium Turf Replacement and Track 8th Lane Addition and Resurfacing at Azle High School - Buyboard Contract #641-21

14.E. Consider and Approve Schneider Electric Investment Grade Audit Energy Services Contract from The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract Number 220104

14.F. Consider and Approve Resolution and Interlocal Agreement for ESC Region 10 Retirement Asset Management Services (RAMS)

14.G. Consider and Approve Adoption of Azle ISD Designated Nonbusiness Days for Calendar Year 2024

14.H. Consider Approval of Human Resources Contract Recommendations

14.H.1. Contract Recommendations and Resignations

14.I. Consider Approval of Administration Recommendations

14.I.1. 2024-2025 Azle ISD District Calendar

15. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

16. Board Member Comments

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

17.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: To consult with the District's attorney regarding a pending student matter, including potential resolution.

17.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; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing, including:

17.B.1. Consider seeking sanctions against teacher's certificate for contract abandonment.

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

19. Adjournment