October 16, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order and Establishment of a Quorum

2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

2.A. Silver Creek Elementary: Aubri Deheck, Principal - Spotlight of the Month / Pledge Leaders

3. Public Comments on Agenda Items

4. Honors and Recognitions

4.A. Proclamation that October is "Principals Month" recognizing Azle ISD Principals

5. Superintendent Report - Todd Smith

5.A. Enrollment Update

5.B. Bond Election Update

5.C. Special Session Update

5.D. Upcoming Dates

5.D.1. Nov. 7:  Election Day

5.D.2. Nov. 10: AEF Grant Giveaway

5.D.3. Nov. 13: Board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

5.D.4. Nov. 20-24: Student & Staff Holiday

6. Human Resources Report - Mark Kehoe

6.A. Prevention Education Curriculum - Gina Lee

7. Curriculum Report - Sheri Welch

7.A. Bilingual / ESL Annual Report 

8. Finance & Operations Report - Matt Adams

8.A. Preliminary FIRST Rating 

8.B. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Azle ISD Financial Audit - Carl Deaton, Auditor

8.C. Transportation Update

9. Consider Approval of TASB Policy Revision DEC(LOCAL)-First Reading - Amanda Moore

9.A. TASB Policy Revision
DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS-LEAVES AND ABSENCES

10. Consent Agenda for Approval

10.A. Consider Approval of Previous Minutes

10.A.1. Minutes from September 18, 2023 Regular Meeting

10.B. Consider Approval of Financial and Investment Reports

10.B.1. Financial and Monthly Investment Report for August 2023.

10.B.2. Donations

10.B.2.a. Howliday Inn Donated to the AHS Wrestling Program - $500

10.B.2.b. AHS Swim Team BC Donated to the Azle ISD Swim Program - $880

10.B.2.c. Azle Boys Soccer BC Donated to the Azle Boys Soccer Program - $1,039.20

10.B.2.d. Hornet Football BC Donated to the AISD Athletic Program - $1,350

10.B.2.e. AHS Softball BC Donated to the AISD Athletic Program - $1,850

10.B.2.f. AHS Baseball BC Donated to the AHS Baseball Program - $30,000

10.C. Consider Approval of Membership for Purchasing Coops Region 10, Purchasing Solutions Alliance, and HGACBuy

10.D. Consider Approval of PO Over $50,000 for the 2023-2024 School Year

10.D.1. Maintenance/Construction/Transportation Purchase Over $50,000

10.D.1.a. Approval of Paragon Sports to Resurface AJH Track

10.D.1.b. Approval to Purchase School Buses Through Buyboard #630-20

10.D.1.c. Approve Offer of Business from NGU Sports Lighting - TIPS Contract #200201

10.E. Consider Approval of Human Resources Contract Recommendations

10.E.1. Contract Recommendations and Resignations

10.F. Consider Approval of Administration Recommendations

10.F.1. 2023-2024  TEA Class Size Exemption Waiver

10.F.2. Prevention Education Curriculum

10.F.3. 2023-2024  Azle ISD District and Campus Improvement Plans

11. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items

12. Board Member Comments

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

13.A. 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.

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

15. Adjournment