September 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Regular Board Meeting Called to Order

2. Pledge to the United States Flag and Texas Flag, and a Moment of Silence.

3. Roll Call/Establish Quorum

3.A. An announcement that this meeting of the Alice Independent School District has been duly called and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.

4. Recommend Approving the Board Meeting Minutes 

4.A. August 14, 2023 Team of 8 Workshop

4.B. August 14, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

4.C. August 28, 2023 Special Meeting/Public Hearing

4.D. August 28, 2023 Special Board Meeting

5. Superintendent's Report: 

5.A. Recognition/Presentations: 

5.A.1. Recognition of Alice High School Students Receiving National Award

5.A.2. Recognition of Alice ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Designated Teachers

5.A.3. Recognition of Staff: Being a Hero - Saving a Life

5.B. Presentation and Academic Updates

5.B.1. Academic Update

5.B.2. Bilingual Program: Annual Evaluation of Alice ISD's Emergent Bilingual Program 

5.C. Presentation and Business Updates

5.C.1. Budget Revenue and Expenses

5.C.1.a. Budget Revenues and Expenses through 08/31/2023

5.C.2. Quarterly Investment Report 4th QTR 2022-2023

5.D. Presentation and Updates Regarding Ongoing Facilities Projects

5.D.1. Alice ISD Maintenance and Operations Program Report 

5.E. Presentations and Fine Arts Updates

5.F. Presentation and Athletic Updates

6. Public Comment: Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with board policy BED(Local). At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer.  If the speaker is seeking Board resolution of a specific complaint, that concern should be addressed through the District’s grievance policy. At regular Board meetings, the Board shall permit public comment, regardless of whether the topic is an item on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. Public comment shall occur at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals who wish to participate during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins as specified in the Board’s procedures on public comment and shall indicate the agenda item or topic on which they wish to address the Board. Except as permitted by Board policy BED(Local) and the Board’s procedures on public comment, an individual’s comments to the Board shall not exceed five minutes per meeting. When necessary for effective meeting management or to accommodate large numbers of individuals wishing to address the Board, the presiding officer may adjust public comment procedures in accordance with BED(Local), including establishing an overall time limit for public comment and adjusting the time allotted to each speaker. However, no individual shall be given less than one minute to make comments.

7. Consent Agenda:All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion. Upon a Board Member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to the Action portion of the regular agenda.

7.A. Donations to Alice ISD/Saenz Elementary - August 2023

7.A.1. Saenz Elementary-$550.00

7.B. Recommend Approval of the Following Miscellaneous Items 

7.B.1. Consideration and Possible Low Attendance Waiver for August 22, 2023

7.B.2. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers.

7.C. Recommend Approval of the Following General Function Item(s)

7.C.1. Jim Wells County Appraisal District $132,444

7.C.2. Tax Refund -James Vahalik $554.89

7.C.3. Tax Refund-Kelly R. Koenning $621.30

7.C.4. Tax Refund-Johnny Reck $621.30

7.D. Recommend Approval of the Following Payments:

7.D.1. Government Leasing & Finance $787,798

7.D.2. ADT Commercial LLC $48,000.00

7.D.3. Smartcom Telephones LLC $71,000.00

7.E. Recommend Approval of the Following Contract(s)/Agreement(s):

7.E.1. Consideration and Possible Action of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

7.E.2. Consideration and Possible Action of ESC 2 Service Center Contract 2023-2024

7.E.3. Special Education Contract for Diagnostician Services- Amy Jackson for the 2023-2024 School Year

7.E.4. Special Education Contract for Counseling Services-Linda Madrigal  2023-2024 School Year

7.E.5. Special Education Vision Contract Services - Emily Gonzales for the 2023-2024 School Year

7.F. Recommend Approval of the Following Bid(s)/Purchase(s)

8. Action Item(s)

8.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Designate 10 nonbusiness RIA Days for Public Information Act for the 2023-2024 School Year

8.B. Consideration and Possible Action of the 2023-2024 AHS Course Guide

8.C. Consideration and Possible Action of proposal from CRAM Roofing  for Alice High School Bryce Taylor Auditorium and Athletic Training Office Roof Repairs 

9. Closed or executive meeting or session called in accordance with the following provisions set forth in the Texas Government Code:

9.A. Texas Gov't Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters

9.A.1. Presentation, Acceptance and Approval of Retirements: 

9.A.2. Presentation, Acceptance and Approval of Resignations.

9.A.3. Personnel Update with Superintendent New Hires

9.B. Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071-Legal Matters/Board Attorney Advice

9.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.074 Consultation with attorney and discussion regarding Board member Roles and Responsibilities. 

9.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.0745 Discuss and Consult With Legal Counsel Regarding Financial Audit and Personnel Investigation.

10. Board to reconvene in open meeting or session to consider and take action as necessary on items discussed in closed or executive session.

11. Announcement(s)/Action Item(s):

11.A. Consideration and Possible Action of Retirement(s)

11.B. Consideration and Possible Action of Resignation(s)

11.C. Consideration and Possible Action of New Hire(s)

11.D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Board Member Roles and Responsiblies. 

11.E. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Financial Audit and Personnel Investigation.

12. Adjourn