May 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

2.A. Cross Timbers Elementary, Shelly Wynns, Principal - Spotlight Campus of the Month/Pledge Leaders

3. Honors and Recognitions

3.A. AHS Girls Tennis Regional Qualifiers

3.B. UIL Band State Qualifiers

3.C. UIL Choir Solo and Ensemble State Qualifiers

3.D. VASE: Visual Arts Scholastic Event  

3.E. CTE State Qualifiers

3.E.1. HOSA: Health Science

3.E.2. SkillsUSA: Automotive  

3.E.3. FFA: Agriculture Science - Cotton, Entomology, & Range

4. Public Comments on Agenda Items

5. Administer Statement of Elected Officer, Oath of Office, and Present Certificate of Election for the May 3, 2025 Azle ISD Board of Trustee Election

6. Conduct Reorganization of the Board of Trustees Officers

6.A. Consider Nomination for Board President

6.B. Consider Nomination for Board Vice President

6.C. Consider Nomination for Board Secretary

7. Superintendent Report - Todd Smith

7.A. Enrollment Update

7.B. Legislative Update

7.C. Upcoming Dates

7.C.1. 05/20: Azle ISD Awards Ceremony & Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m. - Admin.

7.C.2. 05/22: Last Day of School

7.C.3. 05/22: AHS Graduation @ 5:00 p.m. - Fort Worth Convention Center

7.C.4. 05/23: Teacher Work Day

7.C.5. 05/26: Holiday

7.C.6. 05/28: AzleCon25 - Staff Development - AHS

7.C.7. 06/02: LRFP Committee Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. - Admin

7.C.8. 06/17: Hornet Academy Graduation @ 6:00 p.m. - AHS Auditorium

7.C.9. 06/17: Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. - Admin.

8. Fine Arts Report - David Wright

9. Athletic Report - Michael Sain

10. Curriculum Report - Jordan Thiem

10.A. AzleCon25

11. Finance and Operations Report - Matt Adams

11.A. Preliminary Property Values from Tarrant, Parker, and Wise County Appraisal Districts

11.B. 2025-2026 Budget Update

12. Consent Agenda for Approval

12.A. Consider and Approve Previous Minutes

12.A.1. Minutes from April 21, 2025 Regular Meeting

12.A.2. Minutes from April 28, 2025 Special Meeting - Team of 8 Training

12.B. Consider and Approve Financial and Investment Reports

12.B.1. Financial and Monthly Investment Report for March 2025

12.C. Consider and Approve PO Over $50,000 for Technology, Curriculum/Instructional, Maintenance/Construction/Transportation for the 2025-2026 School Year.

12.C.1. Curriculum/Instructional Purchases Over $50,000

12.C.1.a. IXL Learning  

12.C.1.b. Accelerate Learning (STEMscopes) 

12.C.1.c. HMH  

12.C.1.d. SAVVAS  

12.D. Consider and Approve Human Resources Contract Recommendations

12.D.1. Contract Recommendations and Resignations

13. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

14. Board Member Comments

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

15.A. TX ISD vs Social Media

15.A.1. To discuss participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation, adopting resolution related to Texas Government Code 2254 and entering into a contingent fee contract with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC to represent the District. (Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071)

15.B. Personnel

15.B.1. 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, specifically regarding a recommendation to send notice of proposed termination to Carlos Font for good cause. (Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071)

15.B.2. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, specifically regarding a recommendation to send notice of proposed termination to Carlos Font for good cause. (Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074)

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

16.A. TX ISD vs Social Media

16.A.1. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General

16.A.2. Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC

16.B. Personnel

16.B.1. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Recommendation of the Superintendent, as Presented, to Send Notice of Proposed Termination for Good Cause to Carlos Font. 

17. Adjournment