Ector County Independent School District public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD board will vote on several action items, including whether to not extend the performance contract with Third Future Schools for Ector College Prep Success Academy, renew the YMCA SB1882 agreement, and approve purchases over $50,000. The board will also discuss revisions to local policies on security personnel and leaves/absences, and consider a resolution to apply for a truancy prevention grant.
- Approval of purchases over $50,000, including insurance renewals and special services
- Superintendent's recommendation not to extend Third Future Schools contract for Ector College Prep Success Academy
- Renewal of YMCA SB1882 performance agreement
- Revisions to local board policies CKEA (security personnel) and DEC (compensation/leaves)
- Resolution to apply for Juvenile Justice Truancy Prevention Grant from the Office of the Governor
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a workshop to discuss revisions to two local board policies: DEC(LOCAL) on compensation, benefits, leaves, and absences, and CKEA(LOCAL) on security personnel benefits for commissioned peace officers. They will also hear presentations on energy management and SB1882 contract decisions, and may move into closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion of revisions to DEC(LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Leaves and Absences
- Discussion of revisions to CKEA(LOCAL): Security Personnel Benefits - Commissioned Peace Officers
- Presentation on Energy Management
- Presentation and discussion of SB1882 Contract Decisions
- Possible closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation
Special Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider adopting an order canvassing the returns from a bond election. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, public comment, and superintendent remarks, with the sole action item being the bond election canvass.
- Adopt order canvassing bond election returns
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Amendment No. 3 to Agreement for Limitation on Appraised Value between the Distric
The Ector County ISD board will hold a public hearing and consider amendments to a property tax limitation agreement with Nacero TX 1 LLC, including a decrease in qualifying jobs. The board will also canvass the November 2023 bond election results, approve purchases over $50,000, and review the annual financial report and budget amendment.
- Public hearing and possible action on Amendment No. 3 to the Nacero TX 1 LLC appraised value limitation agreement (Application #1568)
- Consider adopting an order canvassing the 2023 bond election returns
- Approval of purchases over $50,000, including construction professional services, food items, and mariachi uniforms
- Approval of 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #4 and the Annual Financial Report
- Approval of a resolution to designate additional nonbusiness days under the Texas Public Information Act
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss the quarterly strategic plan update and the annual financial report. The board may also move into closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Strategic Plan Quarterly Board Update
- Discussion of Annual Financial Report
- Possible closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Financial Accountability
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the district's financial accountability (FIRST) report, then consider action items including purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment, the certified tax roll, and appointments. The agenda also includes consent items for travel, interlocal agreements, and routine reports.
- Public hearing on FIRST financial accountability report
- Approval of purchases over $50,000 (HVAC, fencing, plumbing, electrical, asbestos remediation, etc.)
- 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #3
- 2023 Certified Tax Roll approval
- Out-of-state band/orchestra travel to Indianapolis, New York, Washington D.C.
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss and review several items, including 2022-23 Senate Bill 1882 partnership performance outcomes, a STEM curriculum presentation, and the 2024 employee health insurance plan. The board may also consider authorizing negotiations to purchase two properties (Property A and Property B) and could move into closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Presentation and discussion of 2022-23 Senate Bill 1882 Partnership Performance Outcomes
- Presentation of Curriculum & Instruction Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
- Presentation of 2024 Employee Health Insurance Plan and Open Enrollment
- Possible request to authorize negotiation and execution of contract to purchase Property A
- Possible request to authorize negotiation and execution of contract to purchase Property B
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will vote on setting the 2023-2024 tax rate, approving the defeasance and redemption of $34,435,000 in outstanding bonds, and adopting a policy update on compensation. The board will also consider purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment, and campus improvement plans. Several consent agenda items cover routine approvals like minutes, bills, and interlocal agreements.
- Ordinance to set 2023 tax rate for 2023-2024
- Defeasance and redemption of $34,435,000 in Series 2013, 2020-A, and partial 2016 bonds
- Approval of purchases over $50,000
- 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #2
- TASB Local Policy Update 121 (DEA LOCAL: Compensation Plan)
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting to discuss revisions to a local compensation policy, review STAAR and End of Course exam data, and consider campus improvement plans. The board may also move into closed session to discuss the superintendent's appraisal and contract, as well as real property purchases, with possible action on the superintendent's contract afterward.
- Discussion of revisions to TASB Local Policy Update 121: DEA (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits: Compensation Plan
- Report and discussion of STAAR and End of Course Exam data
- Discussion of 2023-2024 ECISD Campus Improvement Plans (42 attachments)
- Possible closed meeting for personnel matters, real property, and attorney consultation
- Possible action on Superintendent's contract
Special Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the district to join litigation against the Texas Education Agency (TEA) over the lack of transparency in calculating school accountability ratings. The board will also hear public comment and hold a closed session with its attorney on the matter.
- Resolution to join litigation against TEA challenging A-F accountability rating transparency
- Closed session with attorney under Texas Open Meetings Act Section 551.071
- Public comment period
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider adopting an order to call a bond election for November 7, 2023, and will also discuss and vote on several other action items, including purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment, and a resolution regarding the armed security officer requirement. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and bond election rules.
- Adoption of order calling a bond election for November 7, 2023
- Approval of purchases over $50,000 (including RFP 23-24 PK-5th Grade Virtual Math Platform, RFP 23-33 Technical Assistance for Coaching, RFP 23-31 Disaster Recovery Offsite Hosting Project)
- Approval of 2023-2024 Budget Amendment #1
- Resolution to declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3-Armed Security Officer Requirement
- Approval of naming of Dowling Elementary School Playground
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a workshop to discuss a potential bond, review TASB policy update 121, and hear a presentation on the district's bullying reporting and investigation process. The meeting also includes public comment and a possible closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Bond discussion
- TASB Board Policy Update 121 (10 attachments)
- Bullying reporting and investigation process presentation
- Possible closed session for personnel and attorney consultation
Special Meeting
The Ector County Independent School District board is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: a bond discussion. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, open meeting verification, superintendent remarks, public comment, and adjournment.
- Bond discussion
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing for Adoption on 2023-2024 Official Budget
The Ector County ISD board will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2023-2024 official budget, along with related items including the compensation plan, property tax rate resolution, and budget amendment. The board will also consider several policy revisions, the student code of conduct, and various agreements and purchases. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, bills, and donations.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 official budget
- Approval of 2023-2024 compensation plan
- Resolution to calculate property tax rates
- Approval of purchases over $50,000
- Revisions to local board policies (EIC, FM, CFB, FD)
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 16, 2023, with action items including approval of purchases over $50,000, an agreement with MSB School Services, and filling a vacancy on the Ector County Appraisal District Board. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as bills for payment, donations over $10,000, and out-of-state student travel, plus canvass the May 6 board election and approve personnel hires after a closed session.
- Approval of purchases over $50,000, including electronic marquee boards, roof replacements at multiple schools, and new portable buildings
- Agreement between ECISD and MSB School Services for special education
- Appointment to fill a vacancy on the Ector County Appraisal District Board
- Canvassing May 6, 2023 board election returns and issuing certificates of election
- Approval of hires for Principal at New Tech Odessa High School, Executive Director of Leadership, and Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
The Board of Trustees of Ector County Independent School District Notice of Public Meeting of Ector County Bond Advisory
The Ector County ISD Bond Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a possible bond issue. The agenda lists no public agenda items, so the meeting appears to be for committee discussion only. No specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Meeting of the Bond Advisory Committee
- Discussion of possible bond issue
- No public agenda items listed
The Board of Trustees of Ector County Independent School District Notice of Public Meeting of Ector County Bond Advisory
The Ector County ISD Bond Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a possible bond issue. The agenda lists no public agenda items, so the meeting is procedural or closed to public input.
- No public agenda items listed
- Discussion of possible bond issue
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including approval of purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment for 2022-2023, and interlocal agreements with three purchasing cooperatives. The board will also vote on the 2022-2023 Gifted and Talented Plan, an interlocal agreement with Ector County for a land exchange, and setting a date to canvass the May 6, 2023 election results. Following a closed session, the board will consider contract renewals for administrators, teachers, and other professional support employees, and approve the hiring of principals for Blanton, Goliad, and Ireland Elementary Schools.
- Approval of purchases over $50,000, including bids for food, paper/plastic, milk/dairy, and bread delivery
- Approval of 2022-2023 Budget Amendment #5
- Interlocal agreements with CTPA, NCPA, and Omnia Partners purchasing cooperatives
- Interlocal agreement with Ector County for Playa Lake land exchange
- Hiring of principals at Blanton, Goliad, and Ireland Elementary Schools
Board of Trustees/Superintendent Annual Team Building Training
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for its annual team building training with the Center for the Reform of School Systems, along with routine items like roll call, public comment, and superintendent remarks. The board may also vote to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with the attorney. No decisions or votes on policy, contracts, or finances are listed on this agenda.
- Annual Team Building Training with the Center for the Reform of School Systems (CRSS)
- Possible closed session for personnel matters (Section 551.074) and attorney consultation (Section 551.071)
- Public comment period
- Opening and closing remarks by Superintendent
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a workshop meeting with presentations on guidance and counseling, Results Driven Accountability, and Winter 2023 MAP assessment results. The board may also move into a closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with the attorney. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Guidance and Counseling Presentation
- Results Driven Accountability Presentation
- Winter 2023 MAP Assessment Presentation
- Possible closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation
The Board of Trustees of Ector County Independent School District Notice of Public Meeting of Ector County Bond Advisory
The Ector County ISD Bond Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a possible bond issue. The agenda contains no public agenda items, so the meeting is likely procedural or closed to public input.
- No public agenda items listed
Regular Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving purchases over $50,000, a budget amendment for 2022-2023, and the 2023-2024 academic calendars. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items like minutes, bills, donations, and interlocal agreements, plus a closed session for administrator contract renewals.
- Approval of purchases over $50,000 (RFP 23-07 Managed WAN Solution, RFP 23-05 Virtual Instructional Coaching, IFB 23-03SN Small Kitchen Equipment, RFP 23-08 Wireless Installation Project)
- 2022-2023 Budget Amendment #4
- 2023-2024 Academic Calendars (ECISD and OCA OCTECHS)
- Consent agenda: bills for payment, donations over $10,000 (PHS Baseball Boosters, HEB Grant for Victory Garden), quarterly investment report, interlocal agreements (Region 18 Reading Academies, West Texas Food Service Cooperative), Odessa HS Band out-of-state travel to Colorado Springs, missed school day waiver
- Closed session for 2023-2024 contract renewals for administrators (Pay Grade 6-11)
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss TASB Local Policy Update 120, a demographic study, ECISD Choice Schools, and a Development Office presentation. The board may also move into closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of TASB Local Policy Update 120, including local policies on safety programs, student grievances, and student discipline
- Demographic Study Presentation by Davis Demographics
- Presentation of ECISD Choice Schools
- ECISD Development Office Presentation
- Possible closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation
The Board of Trustees of Ector County Independent School District Notice of Public Meeting of Ector County Bond Advisory
The Ector County ISD Bond Advisory Committee is holding a public meeting on January 26, 2023, to discuss a possible bond issue. The agenda lists no public agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or preparatory in nature.
- Meeting of the Bond Advisory Committee
- Discussion of possible bond issue
Board Workshop Meeting
The Ector County ISD Board is holding a workshop meeting with a presentation on the Career & Technical Education (CTE) program. The board may also move into closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with the attorney. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Presentation of the Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program
- Possible closed session for personnel matters (Section 551.074)
- Possible closed session for attorney consultation (Section 551.071)