July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

3. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

4. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

5. Closed Session 

5.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 or the Texas Government Code, including to receive legal advice regarding the grievance process.

5.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: To hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, or to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including to possibly conduct two Level III Grievance Hearings regarding complaints against District personnel.

6. Reconvene in Open Session and Consider Action on Items from Closed Session

6.A. Conduct Level III Grievance Hearing for Christopher Hatcher

6.B. Conduct Level III Grievance Hearing for Marianne Cantu

7. Closed Session 

7.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 or the Texas Government Code, including:

7.A.1. Consultation with District legal counsel regarding a pending student matter, including potential resolution.

7.A.2. Consultation with District legal counsel regarding the grievance process.

7.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821: To deliberate a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation unless an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by the student's parent.

7.B.1. Deliberations regarding potential resolution.

8. Reconvene in Open Session and Consider Action on Items from Closed Session

8.A. Consider and take action regarding Level III Hearing for Christopher Hatcher

8.B. Consider and take action regarding Level III Hearing for Marianne Cantu

8.C. Consider and take possible action on pending student matter, including potential resolution.

9. Superintendent Report - Todd Smith

9.A. District Updates

9.B. Upcoming Dates

9.B.1. 07/23: Central Registration

9.B.2. 07/24: Azle ISD Night @ TX Ranger Baseball Game

9.B.3. 07/27: New Teacher Orientation @ 8:00 a.m. - Swarm

9.B.4. 08/07: Campus Work Day @ 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

9.B.5. 08/07: Azle ISD Vendor Fair @ 11:00 a.m. - AHS

9.B.6. 08/07: Convocation @ 1:00 p.m.- AHS Comp. Gym

9.B.7. 08/11: Gold Card Luncheon @ 11:30 a.m. - Swarm

9.B.8. 08/12: First Day of School

9.B.9. 08/17: Board Mtg @ 6:00 p.m. - Board Room

10. Curriculum Report - Jordan Thiem

10.A. STAAR Data 2025-2026 Overview

11. Student Services Report - Robin Tarpley

11.A. School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC) 2025-2026 Summary - Shawna Clouatre

12. Discuss and Consider Approval of TASB Policy 127 - Amanda Moore

12.A. TASB POLICY UPDATE 127
(LEGAL) Policies
(LOCAL) Policies:

• BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NON RENEWAL
• CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
• DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
• DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS
• DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• EHAD(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - ELECTIVE INSTRUCTION
• EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS 
• FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

13. Consent Agenda for Approval

13.A. Consider and Approve Previous Minutes

13.A.1. Minutes from June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

13.B. Consider and Approve Financial and Investment Reports

13.B.1. Financial and Monthly Investment Reports

13.B.2. Bid Awards for #26-06.17

13.B.2.a. Pest Services

13.B.2.b. Landscape Services

13.C. Consider and Approve PO Over $50,000 for the 2026-2027 School Year.

13.C.1. Technology Purchases over $50,000

13.C.1.a. Apptegy Subscription Renewal: $51,482.81

13.C.1.b. Raptor Subscription Renewal: $104,904.08

13.D. Consider and Approve Request from Azle Masonic Lodge #601 for a Cornerstone Placement and Cornerstone Leveling Ceremony at the New Azle Junior High Campus and the Additions at Azle High School.

13.E. Consider and Approve Adoption of the Azle ISD's Professional Development Plan

13.F. Consider and Approve the T-TESS Calendar and Appraisers for 2026-2027

13.G. Consider and Approve Human Resources Contract Recommendations

13.G.1. Contract Recommendations and Resignations

13.H. Consider and Approve Administrative Recommendations

13.H.1. School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) Library Book Acquisition List

14. Board Member Comments

15. Adjournment