Wichita Falls Independent School District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The Wichita Falls Independent School District Board will discuss the closure and consolidation of a campus. The meeting also includes a purchase for the Rider Middle School refresh and a presentation on telemedicine health access.
- Closure and consolidation of campus (McNiel)
- Purchase of Rider Middle School Refresh contractor
- Presentation of Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT)
- WFISD PD Update
- Review of FDB Local
Special Session
The Wichita Falls ISD board will hold a special session to discuss and vote on several consequential items, including the closure of McNiel Elementary, attendance zone adjustments for FDB/FC Regulation, approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar, and financial updates. The meeting also includes reports on nursing flu data, construction projects, and personnel matters.
- Closure and consolidation of McNiel Elementary campus
- Attendance zone changes under FDB/FC Regulation
- Approval of 2025-2026 district calendar
- Construction contract for Rider Middle School refresh (CSP 2425-18-S-25)
- Vote on Wichita Appraisal District Board Members
Board Meeting
The Wichita Falls ISD board will meet on November 19, 2024, to discuss routine operations, student recognitions, and vote on several contracts including roof restorations and new student buses. The board will also hear updates on school progress and security audits.
- Purchase of roof restoration for Burgess Elementary and Hirschi Middle School
- Purchase of 10 new student buses via RFP 2425-16-S-25
- Purchase of food service box trucks
- Approval of electricity contract extension
- Presentation of campus progress at Southern Hills Elementary
Special Session
The Wichita Falls Independent School District Board will review financial reports from September 2024 and the District Improvement Plan. The session includes the swearing-in of newly elected trustees and discussions on several facility and equipment purchases.
- Purchase of 10 student buses
- Purchase of food service box trucks
- Roof restoration for Burgess Elementary and Hirschi Middle School
- Purchase of architect/engineering services for Rider Refresh
- October 2024 budget amendments
Public Meeting
The Wichita Falls ISD board will hold a public meeting on October 14, 2024, with a closed session to discuss a Region 9 Door Audit Report, Safe Grant Cycle 1, and the status of the Navigate App. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.
Board Meeting
The Wichita Falls ISD board will meet on October 14, 2024, to review routine items including approval of prior meeting minutes, a middle school discussion, purchases for food service equipment, a class size waiver, and a closed session for personnel matters. No major policy decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September meetings
- Purchase of heated cabinets for food service (attachments provided)
- Purchase of ice machines for food service (attachments provided)
- Class size waiver for S. Park
- Closed session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074
Special Session
The Wichita Falls ISD board will review financial reports, vote on September budget amendments, and consider rescheduling the November 18 meeting to November 19. The agenda also includes construction updates for two high schools, a middle school presentation, and nominations to the Wichita Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Construction update for WF Legacy High School and WF Memorial High School
- Budget amendments for September 2024
- Consider and approve moving November 18 Board Meeting to November 19
- Nominate individuals to the Wichita Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Middle School Presentation
Public Hearing
The Wichita Falls ISD board holds a public hearing to review the Schools FIRST financial report under the Texas Financial Integrity Rating System. The meeting includes a call to order, presentation of the FIRST report, public comments on the report, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Board Meeting
The Wichita Falls ISD board will meet to review routine items and vote on several financial and operational decisions. The most consequential item is a resolution authorizing the sale of the surplus Lamar school property. The board will also consider purchasing three Suburbans, new playground equipment, and a construction method for the Rider Refresh renovation.
- Purchase of 3 Suburbans with attached quote summary
- Board resolution to sell surplus Lamar school property
- Purchase of new playground equipment with multiple quotes
- Construction method decision for Rider Refresh renovation
- Policy Update 123 under District Operations
Special Session
The Wichita Falls ISD board meets in a special session to receive financial reports, approve purchases, and act on a single consequential decision: cancel the November 5, 2024 school-board trustee election because every seat drew only unopposed candidates.
- Approve sale of surplus Lamar School property
- Purchase three Suburbans for district use
- Amend August 2024 budget
- Approve playground purchases with attached quotes
- Cancel November 5, 2024 school-board trustee election
Board Meeting
The Wichita Falls ISD board will meet August 20 to vote on adult breakfast and lunch price increases for the 2024-25 school year, adopt the 2024-25 maintenance/operations and debt service tax rates, and give second readings to several local policy revisions. The agenda also includes routine approvals, presentations, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Adult breakfast and lunch price increase for 2024-25 school year
- Adoption of 2024-2025 maintenance and operations tax rate and debt service tax rate
- Annual review of local policies – second reading of seven policy revisions
- Amended purchase of police vehicles (9 vehicles)
- Purchase of small wares for food service
Special Session
The Wichita Falls ISD board will hold a special session to adopt the November 2024 election order for trustee seats and approve several 2024-25 contracts, including a joint election agreement with Wichita County and a service-center contract. The board will also review budget amendments, extracurricular status updates, and policy revisions.
- Adopt Order of Election for November 5, 2024 trustee races in Districts 2, 4, and At-Large
- Approve Region 9 Education Service Center contract for 2024-25
- Purchase NWEA MAP Growth K-12 assessment suite
- Approve purchase of police vehicles via RFP 2425-08-C-25
- Increase adult breakfast and lunch prices for 2024-25 school year
Special Session
The Wichita Falls ISD board will hold a special session to consider the nonrenewal of a term contract teacher. The closed session will address legal and procedural issues, followed by a public hearing and possible vote on the nonrenewal of Gene Silverstrand. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed session for legal consultation on nonrenewal hearing of a term contract teacher
- Public hearing and deliberation on nonrenewal of a term contract teacher
- Consideration and possible action on nonrenewal of Gene Silverstrand
Board Meeting
The Wichita Falls Independent School District Board will meet to discuss the district's strategic plan and the superintendent's contract. The board is also reviewing several educational software purchases and a spending plan for excess fund balances.
- Approval of Strategic Plan Belief Statements, Vision, Mission, Priorities, and Strategic Objectives
- Consideration and approval of the Superintendent Contract
- Purchase of Eureka Math, IXL, and Flippen Group's Capturing Kids' Hearts Program
- RFP 2324-27-S-24 for Food Service Delivery Vehicles (Vans)
- 2024-2025 TDA Excess Fund Balance Spending Plan
Board Meeting
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