Poth ISD public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Poth Independent School District board will meet on December 16, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a network gear project, athletic facility donations, and employee matters. The board will also hold a public hearing on the district's financial integrity rating and recognize students and staff.
- Vote on $2025 Network Gear Project and Erate bid evaluation
- Consider donation for Poth Athletic Booster Club baseball/softball backstop renovations
- Review proposal from DHMSA Construction for baseball/softball backstop renovations
- Public hearing on Poth ISD's 2023-2024 School FIRST Rating and Management Report
- Recognize Superintendent Students of the Month and Girls Cross Country Team
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD board will meet on November 18, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve an Internet Safety Policy, a budget amendment, a staff retention incentive, and plans for a 2025 VATRE. The agenda also includes routine items like student recognition, consent agenda approval, and a closed session for employee matters.
- Discuss and consider approval of a Poth ISD Internet Safety Policy
- Discuss and consider approval of Budget Amendment #1
- Discuss and consider approval of a Staff Retention Incentive and Resolution
- Discuss and consider proceeding with efforts for a Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) for 2025-2026
- Approval of renewal of Walsh Gallegos Retainer Agreement
Team of 8 Training
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will convene for its regular meeting and receive training intended to strengthen governance practices and improve student outcomes. No formal action is listed on the agenda.
- Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Training and Development
- Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes (EISO) Training
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD board will meet on October 21, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve several key items, including the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan, an investment policy, and donations exceeding $5,000 to youth sports programs. The meeting also includes routine business such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and college partnership agreements.
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan (DIP)
- Approval of Poth ISD Investment Policy and Strategies
- Approval of Poth Youth Basketball League donation over $5,000
- Approval of Poth Athletic Booster Club donation over $5,000
- Approval of College Connection Program Agreement with Alamo Community College District
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board will discuss approvals for elementary playground upgrades and the use of Texas Capital Bank for district investments. The board will also consider updates to the Event Facility Guidelines and personnel matters in a closed session.
- Approval of banking with Texas Capital Bank for district investments
- Approval of Elementary playground upgrades
- Updates to the Poth ISD Event Facility Guidelines
- Annual Resolution for extracurricular status of Atascosa County 4-H Organization
- Atascosa County Adjunct Faculty Agreement
Special Meeting/Budget Hearing
The Poth Independent School District board will hold a special meeting and budget hearing to discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 budgets for the General Fund, Interest & Sinking Fund, and Food Service Fund, as well as the proposed tax rate. The board will also consider a resolution for redeeming certain district obligations, a final budget amendment for 2023-2024, and a policy on transporting inter-district transfer students.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 budgets for General Fund, Interest & Sinking Fund, and Food Service Fund
- Adoption of 2024-2025 proposed tax rate
- Approval of resolution for defeasance and redemption of certain district obligations
- Final Budget Amendment for 2023-2024
- Policy discussion on transportation of inter-district transfer students
Regular Meeting
The Poth ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss student conduct, bus driver pay, and budget updates. The board is also reviewing a professional development plan and a contract renewal for Medicaid billing services.
- 2024-2025 Poth ISD Student Code of Conduct
- Budget Amendment #2
- Three-year contract renewal with MSB School Services, LLC for SHARS Medicaid Consultation and Billing Services
- Resolution to increase federal micro-purchase threshold up to $49,999
- Updates to bus driver compensation
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider approvals for the 2024-2025 staff compensation plan, lunchroom prices, and insurance renewals. The meeting includes decisions on district policies and several service contracts for the upcoming school year.
- 2024-2025 Staff Compensation Plan
- Authorization for Superintendent to negotiate 2024-2025 security with Wilson County Sheriff's Office
- Jack Lane Field entrance costs and authorization for Superintendent spending over $25,000
- TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewals for 2024-2025
- Wilson County Appraisal District Budget for 2024-2025