Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine administrative items including consent agenda approvals, a budget amendment, an update to the compensation plan, and a contract with The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas. The agenda also includes discussion of designating nonbusiness days for public information requests and an information item on the Texas Chaplain Act.
- Consider approval of budget amendment #2
- Consider approval of update to the Compensation Plan
- Consider approval of a contract with The Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
- Discuss and consider action to designate ten nonbusiness days for Public Information Act requests for 2023 and 2024
- Consider approval of student and employee out-of-state travel (Boulder Chorale)
Special Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a proposed employment contract for Superintendent Ashley Chohlis. The board will also consider Uvalde CISD votes for Uvalde County Appraisal District Board Member Candidates.
- Proposed Superintendent employment contract with Ashley Chohlis
- Uvalde CISD votes for Uvalde County Appraisal District Board Member Candidates
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items, including approval of minutes and informational reports on finances, attendance, and discipline. The board will also consider votes for appraisal district board candidates, a TASB nomination, SHAC members, accounts payable, and a donation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel employments, assignments, suspensions, and terminations, with possible action afterward.
- Consider approval of Uvalde CISD votes for Uvalde County Appraisal District Board Member Candidates
- Consider approval of UCISD votes for Real County Appraisal District board member candidates
- Consider approval of accounts payable checks for October 2023
- Consider approval of a donation from The Texas High School Coaches Association
- Closed session for personnel employments, assignments, suspensions, and terminations
Special Meeting Cancelled
This special meeting of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District was cancelled. The agenda had included a closed session to interview superintendent applicants and consult with legal counsel, followed by possible action to name a Lone Finalist for the superintendent position.
- Closed session to interview superintendent applicants (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)
- Legal consultation on new superintendent employment (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071, 551.129)
- Possible action to name a Lone Finalist for superintendent position
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD board is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews for the superintendent position and consult with legal counsel on related employment issues. After the closed session, the board may take action on applicants and could name a lone finalist for the superintendent role.
- Closed session interviews for superintendent applicants (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)
- Legal consultation on new superintendent employment (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071, 551.129)
- Possible action to name a Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Special Meeting Cancelled
This special meeting of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District, originally scheduled for November 1, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda would have included a closed session to interview applicants for the superintendent position and possible action on those applicants.
- Closed session to interview superintendent applicants (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Possible action on superintendent applicants after closed session
- Open forum for public comment
- Moment of silence honoring 21 victims
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews of applicants for the superintendent position, followed by possible action on the applicants. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, open forum, and adjournment.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 and 551.074 to interview superintendent applicants
- Possible action on superintendent applicants after closed session
- Moment of silence honoring the 21 victims of the 2022 school shooting
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD board is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the superintendent position in closed session, followed by possible action on the applicants. The agenda also includes routine items like open forum and ceremonial proceedings.
- Closed session interviews for superintendent applicants under Texas Gov't Code 551.074
- Possible action on superintendent applicants after closed session
- Open forum for public comments
- Moment of silence honoring 21 victims
Special Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to review candidates for the superintendent position. The board will conduct a closed session to discuss applicants before reconvening to consider possible action.
- Closed session to review and discuss superintendent applicants
- Possible action regarding superintendent position applicants
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2023, to consider several administrative and financial items. Key actions include approving accounts payable, budget amendments, and the delivery method for constructing security vestibules, as well as discussing a recall ballot and nominating candidates for the Uvalde County Appraisal District board. The agenda also includes routine consent items, informational reports, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Consider approval of accounts payable checks for September 2023
- Consider approval of budget amendments
- Consider approval of delivery method for construction of security vestibules
- Consider and take possible action on ballot for recall
- Consider and take possible action to nominate candidates for Uvalde County Appraisal District directorship
Public Hearing Meeting
The Uvalde CISD board is holding a public hearing to present and receive comments on the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. The meeting includes standard opening procedures, an open forum for public input, and the financial hearing before adjournment.
- Public hearing on the FIRST financial integrity report
- Open forum for public comments
- Moment of silence honoring the 21 victims of the Uvalde tragedy
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approving a resolution on leave days for the 2023-2024 school year, several contracts, and the district's investment policy. The agenda also includes information items on finances, attendance, and test scores, followed by a closed session for personnel matters.
- Resolution on leave days for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year
- Contract with MetTel Communications Solution
- Contract with Workers' Compensation Solutions
- Contract with PBK
- Resolution to approve Investment Policy and Strategies for fiscal year 2023-2024
Public Hearing Meeting
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to present the proposed district budget and an ordinance adopting the tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting includes routine opening procedures, an open forum for public comment, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on proposed district budget for 2023-2024
- Ordinance adopting tax rate for 2023-2024
- Open forum for public comment
- Moment of silence honoring 21 victims
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items, followed by votes on the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, budget amendments, and a resolution naming a Truth in Taxation Officer. The board will also consider out-of-state travel, grading guideline revisions, and memoranda of understanding with SWTJC, then enter closed session to discuss real property and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider approval of General Fund Budget Amendment
- Consider approval of Food Service Budget Amendment #2
- Consider approval of Resolution naming Truth in Taxation Officer
- Closed session for real property and personnel deliberations
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items, followed by several action items including a service agreement with Communities in Schools of San Antonio, approval of accounts payable checks for May 2023, and budget amendments. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property, the Uvalde County Appraisal District, and personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- Consider approval of service delivery agreement with Communities in Schools of San Antonio
- Consider approval of donation from HEB Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust
- Consider approval of accounts payable checks for May 2023
- Consider approval of budget amendments
- Closed session for real property, appraisal district, and personnel
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including minutes and financial reports, and to vote on several operational contracts, including a K9 agreement, food service management, and kitchen equipment purchase. The board will also consider a budget amendment and proposed grading guideline revisions, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 K9 agreement
- Consider approval of Food Service Management Company
- Consider approval of RFP #2304-02 for Food Service Kitchen Equipment
- Consider approval of budget amendment #5
- Consider approval of Proposed Revisions to UCISD Grading Guidelines
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a short agenda. The main item of business is a vote on whether to accept a donation from HEB as part of the Excellence in Education program. The meeting also includes standard opening procedures, a moment of silence, an open forum for public comment, and board recognitions.
- Consider approval of HEB Excellence in Education donation
- Moment of silence to honor the 21 victims
- Open Forum for public comment
- Board Recognitions
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items, presentations, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the schematic design for a new elementary school, setting pay rates for summer program staff, and approving a budget amendment. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Presentation and approval of schematic design for new elementary school
- Approval of pay rates for 2023 summer program staff
- Approval of budget amendment #4
- Approval of accounts payable checks for March 2023
- Closed session on personnel employments, assignments, suspensions, and terminations
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the district annual report, consider approval of a TASB policy on local leave, board operating procedures, accounts payable, a budget amendment, an auditing firm, and the issuance of Time Warrants. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property and personnel, then reconvene to consider purchasing approximately 7.5 acres at 236 Valley View from Slate Creek Ranch LLC and approving administrator contract renewals.
- Public hearing for District Annual Report
- Consider approval of TASB Policy DEC (LOCAL) on local leave allocation and annual payment for unused leave
- Consider approval of Budget Amendment #2
- Authorize issuance of Time Warrants, Series 2023, with engagement agreements for financial advisor and bond counsel
- Resolution to purchase ~7.5 acres at 236 Valley View, Uvalde, from Slate Creek Ranch LLC, including ~4 acre-feet of Edwards Aquifer water rights
Special Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a Level Three grievance against the Interim Superintendent. The board will enter closed session to hear the grievance, then reconvene to take possible action. The meeting also includes routine opening items and an open forum.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 and 551.0821 to hear Level Three grievance against Interim Superintendent
- Possible action on the grievance after closed session
- Moment of silence honoring the 21 victims of the Uvalde tragedy
- Open forum for public comment
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine items and several action items. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 academic calendar, possible changes to the 2022-2023 calendar, TASB Policy Update 120, a staff development waiver, and a memorandum of understanding between the Uvalde Police Department and the Uvalde CISD Police Department. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 Academic calendar
- Consider approval of TASB Policy Update 120
- Consider approval of MOU between Uvalde Police Department and Uvalde CISD Police Department
- Consider approval of General Fund Budget Amendment #2
- Consider approval of UDLA playground equipment expenditure
Regular Meeting
The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine consent items, several donations, a welding equipment purchase, and a resolution on leave days for the 2023 spring semester. The board will also hear reports on security, fencing, and other updates, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Resolution regarding leave days for 2023 spring semester
- Approval of accounts payable checks for December 2022
- Donation from The Cactus Jack Foundation
- Musical instrument donation to Uvalde High School Band and Mariachi Program
- RFP #2301-01 purchase of welding equipment (JET Grant)