Onalaska Independent School District public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider selecting architectural and financial services for a potential bond project. They will also discuss student technology upgrades and various district policies.
- Selection of Goodwin Lassiter Strong for architectural services
- Selection of Live Oak Public Finance for financial services
- Purchase of Chromebooks, iPads, and charging equipment for state testing compliance
- Acceptance of Weaver and Tidwell LLP audit report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2023
- Public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T)
Regular Meeting
The Onalaska ISD Board will hold its regular meeting, with key items including accepting the FY2023 audit, hearing a bond capacity presentation, and discussing a proposed bond project. The board will also consider designating non-holiday closure dates, a policy first reading, and a resolution, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.
- Accept audit report for FY ending Aug 31, 2023 from Weaver and Tidwell Tax Advisory LLC
- Bond capacity presentation by Live Oak Financial
- Discussion and possible action to direct superintendent on proposed bond project
- Designate non-holiday closure dates (Nov 22, Dec 27-29, Jan 2-4, Mar 13-15)
- Closed session for new hires, resignations, and Guardian Program
Regular Meeting
The Onalaska ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with reports from principals and the superintendent, consider consent items including tax and budget reports, and take possible action on a land bid, policy updates, and district goals. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Bid for Lot 8, Block 49, Section 2, Cedar Point from Whisperwood Properties LLC for $2,010
- Update to Local Policy BQA
- Update to Local Policy CKC
- House Bill 3 Board Goals
- 2023/2024 District and Campus Goals and Objectives
Regular Meeting
The Onalaska Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, then vote to approve the budget, set the tax rate, and approve final amendments to the 2022-2023 budget. The meeting is a regular session with action items.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Approve OISD 2023-2024 budget including wage and salary plan
- Resolution setting tax rate for 2023-2024
- Final budget amendments for 2022-2023
Regular Meeting
The Onalaska Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and hearing reports from principals and the superintendent. The board will also take possible action on several items, including a second reading of a legal update, raising the micro-purchase threshold, approving adjunct faculty, hiring specific instructors, and purchasing two buses. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss new hires and resignations, followed by possible votes on those personnel actions.
- Discussion and possible action on second reading of TASB Legal Update 121
- Discussion and possible action to approve recertification of micro-purchase threshold from $10,000 to $49,999.99 for 2023-2024
- Discussion and possible action to approve FFA 4H as adjunct faculty staff for 2023-2024
- Discussion and possible action to employ Terri Boyce as instructor for Heath and Daniel Pratt for 8th grade RLA
- Discussion and possible action on purchase of two buses for OISD Transportation Department
or immediately following Regular Meeting. - Budget Workshop
The Onalaska Independent School District board is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 school district budget. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, conducting the workshop, and adjourning. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Budget workshop for 2023-2024 school district budget
Regular Meeting
The Onalaska ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine consent items, a resolution with the City of Onalaska for School Resource Officers, a bond defeasance resolution, and several interlocal agreements. The board will also hear a level three grievance and enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Resolution with City of Onalaska for School Resource Officers for 2023/2024
- Resolution for defeasance and redemption of outstanding District obligations
- Interlocal Agreement with Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund
- Shared service agreement with Lufkin Regional Day School for the Deaf
- Level three grievance by Julie Negrete and Derek Duncan
Regular Meeting
The Onalaska ISD Board will hold a public hearing on ESSA funds, hear reports, and vote on several action items including replacing end-of-life Chromebooks, replacing fencing at OES, purchasing a vehicle for the Child Nutrition Department, increasing TRS ActiveCare contributions, and updating Booster Club guidelines. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including new hires, resignations, a termination, and a modified Guardian Plan.
- Purchase replacement Chromebooks via BuyBoard
- Replace fencing at OES using School Safety Standards Formula Grant
- Purchase vehicle for Child Nutrition Department
- Increase TRS ActiveCare contribution for 23-24 plan year
- Closed session for personnel and security discussions
Regular Meeting
The Onalaska ISD board will hold a second public hearing on adopting a health/PE curriculum, then discuss and possibly act on withdrawing from the Polk County Special Services Co-Op for 2024/2025, creating a Director of Special Education position, approving the Polk Central Appraisal District's 2024 budget, contracting with Interquest Detection Canines for drug detection, and upgrading the wireless LAN. The board will also go into closed session to discuss hires, resignations, and teacher contracts for 2023-2024.
- Second public hearing on adoption of Heath/PE Curriculum per 87th Legislature
- Discussion and possible action on withdrawal from Polk County Special Services Co-Op for 2024/2025
- Discussion and possible action on new Director of Special Education position
- Discussion and possible action on contract with Interquest Detection Canines for drug detection services
- Discussion and possible action on Wireless LAN upgrade