Poth ISD public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD board will hold a public hearing on its financial rating, then vote on several action items, including approving a concrete contractor for the 2023 Elementary Renovation Project's sidewalk and drainage work, a five-year athletic field use agreement with the City of Poth, and policy updates. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and real property matters.
- Public hearing on Poth ISD's School FIRST financial rating
- Approval of concrete contractor for sidewalk/drainage project (2023 Elementary Renovation)
- Interlocal agreement with City of Poth for baseball/softball field use (5-year term)
- Policy Update 122 affecting local policies (cyber-security, safety, employment, etc.)
- Closed session on employee appointments and real property purchase/lease
Special Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a possible superintendent transition. The board will discuss the superintendent's employment and duties in closed session, consult with attorneys on related legal issues, and may take action on the transition when they reconvene in open session.
- Closed session discussion of possible Superintendent transition including employment and duties (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)
- Closed session attorney consultation on legal issues related to possible Superintendent transition (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)
- Possible action on Superintendent transition after reconvening in open session
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including extending the district's depository contract with Falls City National Bank for two years, approving a staff retention incentive and resolution, and accepting a donation from the Poth Athletic Booster Club over $5,000. The board will also hear reports on finances, enrollment, and an elementary renovation project, and will discuss Senate Bill 763 regarding chaplains in schools. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property matters.
- Depository contract extension with Falls City National Bank for two additional years
- Staff Retention Incentive and Resolution
- Donation from Poth Athletic Booster Club over $5,000
- Discussion of Senate Bill 763 on school chaplains
- Closed session on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
Special Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single action item: an overview of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) presented by the Texas Center for Educator Excellence. The board will also conduct routine procedures including roll call, invocation, pledges, and public comment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Teacher Incentive Allotment overview for board members
- Public comment period per Texas Government Code Section 551.007
- Call to order and roll call
- Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- Adjournment
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider approving a contracted services agreement with CD Lawn Care, LLC for baseball and softball field maintenance, adopt an updated investment policy, and approve several donations over $5,000. They will also discuss a resolution to join an intervenor's suit regarding school accountability ratings and appoint a representative to the Wilson County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The agenda includes standard items like minutes approval, financial reports, and public comment.
- Contracted services with CD Lawn Care, LLC for annual baseball and softball field maintenance
- Approval of Poth ISD Investment Policy and Strategies
- Donations over $5,000: Athletic Booster Club (tennis court resurfacing; sign & tunnel trailer), Poth Band Boosters (marching show props & speakers; music, instruments, & supplies)
- Resolution to join Intervenor's Suit regarding School Accountability Ratings
- Resolution to appoint Poth ISD representative to Wilson County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Special Meeting/Budget Hearing
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and budget hearing to consider adopting the 2023-2024 budgets for the General Fund, Interest & Sinking Fund, and Food Service Fund, as well as the proposed tax rate. The board will also vote on a resolution to defease about $500,000 in outstanding district obligations, a final budget amendment for 2022-2023, a resolution to raise the federal micropurchase threshold to $49,999, and the Wilson County Appraisal District budget. Public comment will be heard on agenda items.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed budgets and tax rate
- Resolution to defease and call for redemption of approximately $500,000 in district obligations
- Adoption of 2023-2024 budgets for General Fund, Interest & Sinking Fund, and Food Service Fund
- Adoption of 2023-2024 proposed tax rate
- Resolution self-certifying increased federal micropurchase threshold up to $49,999
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2023, to consider several action items, including setting lunchroom prices for the 2023-2024 school year, adopting policy updates, approving the Student Code of Conduct, and renewing a contract with MSB School Services for Medicaid billing. The board will also hear public comment and receive updates on finances, property values, and summer projects.
- Approval of 2023-2024 lunchroom prices
- Policy Update 121 affecting local policies (CFB, CLB, CRF, CVA, CVB, DEA, FD, FFI)
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- One-year continuation with MSB School Services, LLC for SHARS Medicaid consultation and billing
- Designation of 10 nonbusiness days for Public Information Act requests
Special Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the superintendent to negotiate with the Wilson County Sheriff's Office for a school security deputy for the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also conduct Team of Eight training and discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract in closed session, with possible action after reconvening.
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate with Wilson County Sheriff's Office for 2023-2024 school security deputy
- Team of Eight training for board members
- Closed session to discuss superintendent's evaluation and contract (Texas Govt. Code 551.074)
- Possible action on items from closed session
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine consent items and several action items for the 2023-2024 school year. Key decisions include selecting property/liability/auto insurance, renewing workers' comp, buying Chromebooks over $25,000, raising summer school pay to $35/hour, increasing health insurance contributions, and approving the staff compensation plan. The board will also discuss a District of Innovation Plan update that would exempt the district from granting certain transfer requests by peace officers and servicemembers.
- Ranking and possible contract award for property, liability, and auto insurance (RFP closed July 12)
- Workers' compensation insurance renewal through TASB Risk Management Fund
- Chromebook purchase over $25,000 as part of replacement schedule
- Supplemental pay rate increase for summer school/accelerated instruction to $35.00 per hour (permanent)
- Increase in district contribution to employee health insurance
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including reorganizing the board, approving a budget amendment, and approving two purchases over $25,000 for school safety and transportation. They will also appoint a delegate to the TASB Delegate Assembly and receive updates on finances, enrollment, and personnel.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #4 to move funds for summer projects and cafeteria repairs
- Purchase over $25,000 for security film installation with Surveillance Analytics
- Purchase over $25,000 for bus routing and tracking software with BusBoss
- Approval of student accident insurance for 2023-2024 school year
- Board reorganization and appointment of authorized signers for bank cards
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including a $10,000 donation for the Don Zook 2023 Student Athlete Scholarships, a budget amendment, and a resolution to amend committed fund balances. The board will also adopt a consent agenda covering minutes, financial reports, interlocal agreements, a policy update, and teacher contract renewals. The meeting includes routine recognitions, public comment, and informational updates on finances, enrollment, and other operations.
- Donation of $10,000 for Don Zook 2023 Student Athlete Scholarships
- Budget Amendment #3
- Resolution to amend committed fund balances
- Approval of 2023-24 JJAEP and DAEP Interlocal Agreements
- Approval of FDA(LOCAL) Policy Update
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by votes on the 2023-2024 school calendar, an early voting clerk and election judge for the May 6 school board election, and prevailing wage rates for the elementary renovation project. The board will also recognize students and staff, hear public comment, and enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approval of 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
- Approval of Early Voting Clerk for May 6, 2023 General School Board Election
- Approval of Election Judge for May 6, 2023 General School Board Election
- Approval of prevailing wage rates for 2022 Poth ISD Elementary Renovations project
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.) rating and management report. The board will also consider approving Budget Amendment #2 and a donation from the Poth Athletic Booster Club, along with routine consent agenda items and informational updates.
- Public hearing on Poth ISD's School FIRST Rating and Management Report
- Approval of Budget Amendment #2
- Approval of donation from Poth Athletic Booster Club
- Approval of minutes from December 21, 2022 regular meeting
- Approval of financial report