Dell City Independent School District public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss administrative resignations and review district policies. The agenda includes considerations for personnel changes, facility projects, and the acceptance of donated vehicles.
- Consideration of superintendent resignation
- Consideration of Frank Archuleta resignation from board of trustees
- Approval of local policy for non-prescription epinephrine administration on campus
- Acceptance of donated vehicles from ESC 19 and Hudspeth Co. Sheriff's Department
- Discussion of stipend for athletic director(s)
Regular Meeting
The Dell City Independent School District board will meet to review the 2023-24 fiscal year audit report presented by Singleton Clark, discuss and potentially approve campus facilities projects, and take action on other routine and personnel matters. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed executive session for personnel and legal discussions.
- Consideration and approval of 2023-24 fiscal year audit report
- Consideration and approval of proposed campus facilities projects
- Review and approval of 2024 Fall Stipends
- Review and approval of Safety Curriculum for grades K-12
- Consideration of professional contract for K-1 teacher
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will conduct its regular meeting on October 23, 2024, including accepting the resignation of board president Stephen Carpenter and reorganizing district leadership roles. The board will also review financial reports, personnel changes, and consider updates to district plans and bank signatories.
- Accept resignation of Stephen Carpenter as board president
- Nominate and elect new board officers
- Remove Stephen Carpenter, Joe Quintero, Debi Berry, and Eric Bell as bank signatories from Pecos County State Bank accounts
- Add Luis Guillen, Kaitlyn Snow, and Lupita Mariscal as bank signatories to Pecos County State Bank accounts
- Consider mid-year evaluation for district superintendent
Regular Meeting
The Board will review administrative reports and consider approvals for the 2024-25 District Improvement Plan, Fiscal Manual, and Safety Curriculum. The meeting includes a presentation from Hartwell University and a report from the Hudspeth County Appraisal District Review Board.
- Acceptance of $33,000 contribution from El Paso Community Foundation and Schulze Family for a sub compact tractor and implements
- Approval of invoices for Singleton Clark ($19,350) and Hudspeth Appraisal District ($11,280.66)
- Possible action on stadium lighting donated by Sierra Blanca ISD
- Review of 2024-25 campus facilities projects
- Clarification or action on 2024-25 varsity coaching stipends
Final Tax Rate Hearing
The Dell City Independent School District board will conduct its legally required final hearing on the proposed 2024-25 tax rate. The original notice was published in the Hudspeth Herald in June 2024. Residents may speak for up to five minutes during the public comments portion.
- Final proposed 2024-25 tax rate presented for approval
- Public comments limited to five minutes per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review district financial reports and consider the adoption of the 2024-25 tax rate and budget. The meeting includes discussions on student and employee handbooks, safety policies, and several personnel contracts.
- Adoption of Tax Rate for 2024-25
- Consideration of 2024-25 District Budget amendments
- Review of monthly invoices of $10,000 or more
- Approval of professional contracts for 2nd Grade Teacher, 3rd Grade Teacher, and Reading Instructional Aide
- Consideration of 2024-25 Professional Consulting Contracts for ESC 19 SPED Diagnostician, Speech Therapy, Psychological Evaluations, and Counselors
Regular Meeting
The Dell City ISD board will hear updates on tax collection services and the 2025 budget, then vote on renewing the District of Innovation plan, adjusting the 2024-25 student meal rate to $15, and approving several service agreements and contracts. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Consider renewal of District of Innovation for 2024-2029
- Approve 2024-25 student travel meal rate increase to $15 per meal
- Approve ESC 18 and ESC 11 service agreements for 2024-25
- Renew depository contract with Pecos County State Bank for two years
- Adjust 2024-25 calendar to align with Hudspeth County Livestock Show and Staff Development dates