May 15, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order - Determine if a Quorum is Present

2. Canvass Results of the May 6, 2023 School Board of Trustee Election
  * Place #1  Craig Hawkesworth (incumbent) 
  * Place #2  Leigh Ann Artho
  * Place #3  Sam Slaton (unopposed) 

3. Install Elected Trustees - Administer The Oath of Office 

4. Reorganization of the Board - Election of Officers
  * The Board is scheduled to elect its officers for 2023-2024;
     President, Vice President, and Secretary

5. Executive Session as authorized by Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E:

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

5.B. Persuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public office or employee, specifically; Discuss duties of Board and Superintendent regarding security.

5.C. Government Code §551.072 authorizes a governmental body to deliberate in executive session on certain matters concerning real property, including deliberations relating to the purchase or value of real property if deliberations in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the school in negotiation with a third person.

5.D. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.  Private consultation with the Board's attorney in person or by telephone conference regarding a matter in which the Board seeks advice of its attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and regarding a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code

6. Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting

7. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags

8. Moment of Silence

9. Special Recognition
* Argyle ISD Superintendent Dr. Telena Wright's Retirement after serving 23 years in AISD
* Argyle High School UIL Girls' Singles State Tennis Champion Meghna Arun Kumar
* Argyle High School Tennis Coach Danielle Blair - National Federation of State High School Associations & UIL Coach of the Year

10. Public Forum/Comments to the Board. For Board Meetings, the Board will hear public comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items. (limit 5 minutes each or 30 minutes total)

11. Consent Items

11.A. Minutes

11.B. Donations

11.C. 2023-2024 Regular Meeting Dates of the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees

11.D. General Operating Checks and Financial Reports

11.E. Capital Projects Update

11.F. Depository Contract Extension

11.G. Consider approval of purchases above the $25,000 threshold.

11.H. Region XI MOU for Reading Academies

11.I. Region 11 Benefits Cooperative Interlocal Agreement & Resolution

11.J. AISD Counseling Intern Affiliation Agreement

12. Reports

12.A. Demographics Report ~ Zonda Demographics

12.B. Construction Report

12.C. Superintendent Report

12.D. 23-24 Budget Information

12.E. Special Education Update

12.F. Elementary Counselor Update

12.G. Middle School Counselor Update

12.H. High School Counselor Update

12.I. Dyslexia Update

12.J. ESL Update

12.K. Gifted & Talented Update

12.L. E3 Energy Savings Update

13. Discussion/Action Items

13.A. Discussion - Naming Policy 

13.B. Consider removing campus 042 (6th Grade Center) from the National School Lunch Program beginning Fall 2023

13.C. Consider approval of Transportation and Maintenance project FF&E purchases not to exceed $110,000 from 2017 bond funds.

13.D. Budget Amendment

13.E. Consider approval of two positions, trainer and math teacher, at a cost of $118,500 from M&O for 23-24.

13.F. Consider employing a half-time physical therapist beginning in 2023-2024 instead of contracting for the services 

13.G. Consider approval to have campus parking lots seal-coated and striped this summer of 2023

13.H. Consider the approval of installing entry-resistant film, ipads, and Verkada cameras to bring our district into compliance with the new TEA guidelines at a cost of $250,000 from TEA Safety and Security Grant.

13.I. Consider approval of an increase to the construction contract with Cavalry Construction in the amount of $172,110 from 2017 Bond Funds, for a Fire Sprinkler System for the 6th Grade Center Gym and old Admin Hallway

13.J. Consider approval of a not to exceed $12,500 for the plan review, permitting, inspections, and related fees as necessary for an all weather fire land road and sprinkler system for the 6th Grade Center from 2017 and 2022 Bond Funds

13.K. Consider renaming the current administration building to the Dr. Telena Wright Administration Building

14. Adjourn