February 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting, Public Hearing, and Workshop

I. CALL TO ORDER.

I.A. Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.

II. WORKSHOP.

II.A. Freshman Center workshop.

III. CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)

III.A. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints,
hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination,
evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074

III.B. Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072

III.C. Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.

III.D. Consulting privately with the board’s attorney concerning contemplated litigation. Gov't Code
551.071.

IV. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION.

IV.A. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

IV.B. Recite Vision and Core Values.

V. RECOGNITIONS.*

VI. OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**

VII. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING.

VII.A. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2022-2023 school year.

VIII. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. 

IX. REPORTS.

IX.A. Superintendent's Report.

IX.B. Informational Bond 2023 construction update.

IX.C. Informational report on WISD's Balanced Scorecard: Priority 1.1, 1.3 and House Bill 3 Addendum.

IX.D. Informational report on the recent quarterly demographic update.

X. CONSENT AGENDA.

X.A. Consideration and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

X.B. Consideration and approval of monthly bid reports, purchase orders requiring board approval, and proposed budget amendments. 

X.C. Consideration and approval of monthly financial reports that include cash position, revenue reports, budget summary, and tax collection reports.  

X.D. Informational report on the maintenance department's work orders.

X.E. Informational report regarding monthly student attendance, student discipline, student drug offenses and drug prevention measures.

X.F. Informational report on the transportation department.  

X.G. Consideration with possible approval of new and/or modified positions. 

X.H. Consideration to approve the 2024-2025 administrative contracts.

X.I. Consideration and possible action to appoint school marshals who have been certified as eligible by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement pursuant to WISD Board Policy CKEB (Legal) and Section 37.08 of the Texas Education Code.

X.J. Consideration with possible action to name Kathy Rodrigue, Ellis County Appraisal District Chief Appraiser, as agent for Waxahachie ISD for purposes of filing a self-appeal related to 2023 Property Value Study values received from the Texas Comptrollers Office.

X.K. Consideration and approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in regard to CTE students enrolling in dual credit courses with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Red Oak.

X.L. Consideration with possible action to approve WISD's GT Policies and Procedures. 

X.M. Consideration to approve the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) as presented.

X.N. Consideration with possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Region 10 related to the Texas Instruction Leadership/Emerging Schools Framework grant.

X.O. Consideration with possible approval of a revised agreement with Rone Engineering for construction materials and engineering testing at Jimmie Ray Elementary. 

X.P. Consideration with possible approval of an amendment to an existing purchase order with Pace for one additional door to replace the music room door at Northside Elementary. 

X.Q. Consideration with possible approval to approve the resolution to name February as Career and Technical Education month in Waxahachie ISD.

X.R. Consideration with possible approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Tarleton State University.

X.S. Consideration with possible action to approve an agreement with Geotex Engineering to provide a geotechnical investigation of the Waxahachie Creek High School campus site at a cost not to exceed $99,050.

X.T. Consideration with possible action to approve an agreement with DIYS Solutions, Inc. to provide network technology equipment for Jimmie Ray Elementary and Wilemon STEAM Academy at a cost not to exceed $752,868.98.

X.U. Consideration with possible approval of House Bill 3 addendum as presented.

XI. ACTION ITEMS.

XI.A. Consideration with possible action to order an election of Board of Trustees-Places 3, 4, & 5 for Waxahachie Independent School District and approve the use of the WISD Administration building for early voting and Marvin Biomedical Academy as an election day polling location.

XI.B. Consideration to approve the 2024-2025 Waxahachie ISD academic calendar.

XI.C. Consideration with possible approval for an auxiliary pay scale adjustment.

XI.D. Consideration with possible approval of Board Policy Update 122 with changes affecting Waxahachie ISD local policies CQB, CSA, DC, EHB, EHBC, EHBCA, FEA, FFAC, FFB, and FL.

XI.E. Consideration with possible action to approve the 2024 WISD rezoning map.

XI.F. Consideration with possible action to approve the staffing plan for Jimmie Ray Elementary.

XI.G. Consideration with possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Board President and/or Superintendent to execute all necessary documents to grant a public roadway right of way deed to the City of Waxahachie allowing the widening of Northgate Drive along the northern boundary of Waxahachie ISD's property where Coleman Junior High School is located.

XI.H. Consideration with possible action to approve a resolution to pay staff during an emergency weather closure on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

XI.I. Consideration with possible action to hire the Executive Director of Athletics.

XII. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS.

XII.A. Board members will comment on items of community interest, including expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; and reminders about upcoming district events.

XIII. ADJOURN.