Sweeny ISD public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 10, 2024, to discuss and vote on several key items, including mid-contract resignations, a compensation plan update, and donations. The board will also review financial reports and consider approval of the 2023-2024 audit report.
- Consider approval of mid-contract resignations for Jr. High Math, High School Math/Coach, Non-Certified, and High School Counselor positions
- Vote on the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan and addition of Education Foundation Advisor position
- Approve 2023-2024 Audit Report
- Accept donations from Education Foundation: Phillips 66 CTE ($50,000+) and Robotics Donation
- Consider adoption of resolution to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers
Special Meeting - Board Budget Work Study
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a budget work study. Members will discuss the allocation of 2024 bond funds and a trip to New York City for the Belles.
- Allocation of 2024 Bond Funds for roofing of gyms and associated structures
- Belles New York City Trip
- Budget Work Study
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny ISD Board will meet to review bond construction invoices and receive updates on Bond 2024. The board is also considering budget amendments, a policy modification, and the 2024 Certified Appraisal Roll.
- Consideration of purchases exceeding $50,000
- Approval of $5,000 donation from the Education Foundation from TDECU
- Discussion and action to modify Policy DFE (LOCAL)
- Discussion regarding Belles New York City Trip
- Approval of 2024 Certified Appraisal Roll
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny Independent School District board will meet on October 8, 2024, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and bond-related contracts. The board will also discuss policy changes, compensation adjustments for bus drivers, and the selection of a construction manager at risk for the 2024 bond projects.
- Approve minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting
- Approve bond construction invoices and budget amendments
- Select construction manager at risk for 2024 bond projects
- Adopt prevailing wage rates for 2024 bond construction projects
- Consider change to bus driver training hourly rate ($10/hr up to 75 hours)
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting to approve standard financial items, bond-related accounts payable, and routine reports. The board will also discuss hiring contractual personnel, procurement methods for 2024 bond projects, and possible policy changes.
- Approve minutes from August 13, 2024 and August 27, 2024 meetings
- Approve bond issue accounts payable funds (616, 617, 619, 698) and capital projects fund (682)
- Approve purchases exceeding $50,000
- Discuss hiring contractual personnel and District of Innovation (DOI)
- Consider procurement method for 2024 bond construction projects
Special Meeting
The Sweeny Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 budget, set the district’s tax rate for 2024, and consider updates to employee compensation. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the budget and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Adopt Sweeny ISD Budget for 2024-2025
- Set Sweeny ISD Tax Rate for 2024
- Consider Update to the 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Public Hearing on Budget Amendments
- Action on Civil Action No: 3:23-cv-271 (pending litigation) in U.S. District Court
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 13, 2024, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed 2024 tax rate and scheduling a public hearing for the 2024-2025 budget. The board will also review presentations on STAAR scores, comprehensive support, and budget matters, as well as consider approvals for various financial accounts and purchases.
- Consider proposing 2024 tax rate and scheduling public hearing for 2024-2025 budget
- Select architect for bond construction projects (football stadium, gym renovations)
- Approve purchases exceeding $50,000
- Consider approval of bond issue and capital project accounts payable funds
- Discuss and consider 2024-2025 cafeteria meal prices
Special Meeting
The Board will hold an executive session and open discussion regarding the hiring of a Human Resources Director and other contractual personnel. The meeting also includes reviews of the student code of conduct and the district's grievance process.
- Hiring of Human Resources Director
- Hiring of Professional Contractual Personnel and District of Innovation (DOI)
- New position request
- Student Code of Conduct 2024-2025
- Grievance process and contracted staff/teacher evaluations
Regular Meeting
The Sweeny ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2024. The board is scheduled to vote on issuing unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2024, and approve the 2024-2025 compensation plan. Routine financial reports, bond invoices, and tax resale properties will also be considered.
- Vote on $2024 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Approve 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Approve Bond Issue Accounts Payable Funds 616, 617, 619, 682, and 698
- Approve purchases exceeding $50,000
- Approve tax resale properties