New Caney Independent School District public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular
The New Caney ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. They will consider approving an out-of-state trip for the high school cheer team, the 2022-2023 annual financial report, and several contracts including a grocery delivery RFP and an extension with Market Place Alliance. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 academic calendars, a prevailing wage resolution, and enter closed session for personnel, real property, and student grievances.
- Consideration of out-of-state trip for New Caney High School Cheer
- Consideration of 2022-2023 Annual Financial Report
- Approve Grocery Delivery Supplemental RFP 04-2023 II for SPA Cooperative
- Extend contract with Market Place Alliance for School Purchasing Alliance (Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025)
- Approve Board Resolution adopting prevailing wage rate schedule for public works/construction projects
Special
The New Caney ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving the canvass of the November 7, 2023 Board of Trustee Election results. This is a procedural step to officially certify the election outcome.
- Consideration of approval to canvass results of the November 7, 2023 Board of Trustee Election
Regular
The New Caney ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several significant items, including awarding a construction contract for Highlands Elementary School #12, terminating a contract for high school improvements, and purchasing 32.8 acres for a future campus. The board will also discuss the districtwide intruder detection audit report and vote on appraisal district board candidates. The agenda includes routine items like consent calendar, reports, and a public hearing on the financial integrity rating.
- Consideration of award for Highlands Elementary School #12 to Purcell Construction, Inc.
- Consider terminating Construction Manager At-Risk Contract with Construction Managers of Southeast Texas, Inc. for New Caney High School Extracurricular Improvements and Career & Technical Facility
- Consider purchase of 32.8 acres of real property for a future campus or other district facilities
- Consideration of approval of selection and agreement with Huckabee Architects for NCISD Middle School Projects
- Public Hearing for Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
Special
The New Caney ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution that would submit a nominee for election to the Montgomery Central Appraisal District's Board of Directors. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, along with the call to order.
- Consideration of Resolution Submitting Nominee as Candidate for the Election of the Montgomery Central Appraisal District's Board of Directors
Regular
The New Caney ISD Board is meeting to consider routine consent items (minutes, finance, personnel) and several instructional approvals, including the bilingual/ESL program evaluation and course guides. The most consequential items are two proposed contracts with BRW Architects for design services funded by Bond 2023: one for a new elementary school (ES #12) and one for relocating the alternative school and special programs. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, real property, and attorney consultation.
- Consider awarding BRW Architects contract for new elementary school (Bond 2023 - New Caney ES #12)
- Consider BRW Architects agreement for NCISD Alternative School and Special Program Relocation (Bond 2023)
- Approve 2024-2025 middle and high school course guides
- Approve annual Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation
- Adopt prevailing wage rates and non-business days for 2023-2024
Special
This is a special meeting of the New Caney ISD Board. The agenda consists of a call to order, a closed meeting for personnel matters, attorney consultation, and deliberation on real property, followed by a workshop. No public action items are listed.
- Closed meeting under Government Code 551.074 (personnel)
- Attorney consultation under 551.071
- Real property deliberation under 551.072
- Workshop session
Regular
The New Caney ISD Board will meet to consider routine items including consent agenda approvals, budget amendments, and purchasing reports. Notable actions include considering the rescission of Arcadis as architect for the New Caney Elementary replacement project and approving BRW Architects instead, as well as delegating authority to negotiate a GMP amendment for New Caney High School Phase 1 extracurricular facilities.
- Consider rescinding selection of Arcadis for architectural services for New Caney Elementary Replacement Project
- Consider approving BRW Architects for architectural services for New Caney Elementary Replacement Project
- Delegate authority to superintendent to negotiate GMP amendment with Construction Managers of Southeast Texas, Inc. for New Caney High School Phase 1 extracurricular facilities
- Award Competitive Sealed Proposal CSP 166.23 for Chiller Replacement Project at Brookwood Forest Elementary
- Extend RFPs for electrical supplies (RFP 124.19), HVAC supplies (RFP 125.19), plumbing supplies (RFP 114.23), and printing services (RFP 115.23)
6:00 p.m. - Regular
The New Caney ISD board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2023-24 budgets and setting the 2023 ad valorem tax rate at $0.7575/$100 for maintenance and operations and $0.5000/$100 for debt service. The board will also consider approving the purchase of 28+ acres for a future campus, awarding contracts for high school construction and architectural services, and several routine consent items.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-24 budgets (General Fund, Child Nutrition, Debt Service, Accelerated Education)
- Set 2023 tax rate: $0.7575/$100 M&O and $0.5000/$100 debt service
- Purchase of 28+/- acres for future campus or district facilities
- Award contract to Construction Managers of Southeast Texas LLC for New Caney HS Athletics and CTE additions/renovations
- Award architectural services to VLK Architects for three-phase New Caney HS Extracurricular and CTE project
Special
This is a special meeting of the New Caney ISD board, consisting of a workshop followed by a closed meeting. The closed session will address personnel matters, attorney consultation, and deliberation on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value. No action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed meeting under Government Code 551.074 (personnel)
- Closed meeting under Government Code 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Closed meeting under Government Code 551.072 (real property deliberation)
12:00 PM - Special
The New Caney ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider approving job descriptions and to vote on a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for the West Fork High School Phase II project with Durotech, Inc. If approved, the board would delegate authority to the Superintendent to finalize and execute the amendment.
- Consideration of approval of job descriptions
- Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment for West Fork High School Phase II with Durotech, Inc.
- Delegation of authority to Superintendent to negotiate and execute the amendment
Regular
The New Caney Independent School District board is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering finance reports, budget amendments, purchasing awards, and personnel items. The board will also consider calling a school trustee election, approving election agreements, a change order for the Porter Elementary Replacement Campus, and a parking license agreement with SIG-VALLEY RANCH, LTD.
- Consideration of budget amendments
- Award of RFP 121.23 Screen Printing, Embroidery, Clothing and Accessories
- Award of RFP 122.23 Awards and Trophies
- Award of RFP 123.23 Athletic & PE Supplies
- Approval of Change Order #2 for Porter Elementary Replacement Campus
Special
This is a special meeting of the New Caney ISD Board. The agenda consists entirely of a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property purchase/lease, and attorney consultation, followed by a board workshop. No public action items are listed.
- Closed session under Government Code 551.074 (personnel)
- Closed session under Government Code 551.072 (real property)
- Closed session under Government Code 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Board workshop
Regular
The New Caney ISD Board will consider authorizing bond issuance and awarding several construction and service contracts, including for a new administration building, New Caney ES replacement, and New Caney High School athletics/CTE site. The agenda also includes routine consent items like financial reports, budget amendments, and personnel actions, plus a closed session for legal and real estate matters.
- Consider adopting order authorizing bond issuance and delegating sale authority
- Award agreement with GPD Group for architectural services for new administration building
- Award agreement with Texas-Arcadis for architectural services for New Caney ES replacement
- Approve contract with Joslin Construction for New Caney HS athletics/CTE site Phase 1
- Approve dairy, ice cream, and grocery delivery RFPs for SPA cooperative
Special Cancelled
This special meeting of the New Caney Independent School District board was cancelled. The agenda had listed one item: consideration and approval of a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a bond election. No decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Resolution to canvass bond election returns and declare results
Regular
The New Caney Independent School District board is meeting to consider routine consent items, including financial reports, personnel changes, and contract extensions, as well as several out-of-state trips for student groups. The board will also consider awarding a land clearing contract for New Caney High School sports and CTE facilities, adopting prevailing wage rates, and approving professional services for all Bond 2023 projects. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters, followed by a resolution to canvass the bond election results.
- Consideration of award of land clearing contract for New Caney High School Sports & CTE Facilities to Thomas Tractor Works Inc.
- Consideration of professional services for all Bond 2023 projects
- Consideration of adoption of prevailing wage rates
- Consideration of RFP extensions: grocery delivery (RFP 04-2022), produce (RFP 07-2022), and student/athletic accident insurance (RFP 112.21) with added felonious assault coverage
- Consideration of out-of-state trips for Porter High School and West Fork High School students
Regular
The New Caney ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, a superintendent report, and an open forum. The board will consider approving out-of-state trips for student groups, hiring principals for three elementary schools, and adopting compensation plans for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. It will also consider possible sanctions for contract abandonment by four teachers and discuss the superintendent's contract. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Out-of-state trips: New Caney HS History Fair, Porter HS Theatre, Porter HS Engineering
- Hiring principals: Crippen, Oakley, and Porter Elementary
- 2022-2023 compensation plan revision and 2023-2024 compensation plan
- Possible sanctions for contract abandonment by 4 teachers (White Oak MS, Pine Valley MS, West Fork HS)
- Level 3 appeal hearing for former Athletics Operation Coordinator
Special
This is a special meeting of the New Caney ISD board, held at noon on April 6, 2023. The agenda consists of a call to order, a closed session for personnel, real property, and attorney consultation, followed by consideration of hiring a head football coach/campus coordinator for New Caney High School and a principal for White Oak Middle School. No other business is listed.
- Consideration of hiring Head Football Coach/Campus Coordinator for New Caney High School
- Consideration of hiring Principal for White Oak Middle School
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel), 551.072 (real property), and 551.071 (attorney consultation)
Regular
The New Caney ISD board is meeting to consider several routine items, including an out-of-state trip for Porter High School DECA, a delinquent tax report, and consent calendar items. The most significant action is a proposal to acquire land to build a new elementary school campus, along with a related non-taxable entity fee from Porter MUD for Porter Elementary School. The board will also discuss personnel matters, attorney consultation, and real property in closed session.
- Consideration of land acquisition to build a new elementary school campus
- Consideration of non-taxable entity fee for Porter Elementary School from Porter MUD
- Consideration of out-of-state trip for Porter High School DECA
- Consideration of RFP 110.21 Yearbook Services (Extension)
- Consideration of letter of engagement with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP
Special
The New Caney Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to consider and approve an order calling a bond election, as well as to consider approval of election agreements. The agenda contains only these two items, both related to the potential bond election.
- Consideration and approval of an order calling a bond election
- Consideration of approval of election agreements