Texas City Independent School District public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular December meeting, with action items including approval of the annual financial report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, and a 2023-2024 employee retention incentive. The board will also review the state's financial integrity rating, hear an intruder detection audit finding, and consider multiple consent agenda items including bus purchases and construction insurance. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters.
- Approval of annual financial report for FY ending Aug 31, 2023
- Approval of 2023-2024 employee retention incentive
- Purchase of four propane buses
- Builder's risk insurance for La Marque High School construction
- Solicitation awards for oil/antifreeze, safety supplies, re-roofing, vent hood repair
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Safety and Security Committee is meeting to review the district's Emergency Operations Plan, discuss increasing law enforcement presence near campuses, and preview safety drills. The committee will also consider training personnel in FEMA's Incident Command Systems and review bleeding control stations. This is a working session with public comment allowed.
- Review status of District Emergency Operations Plan
- Consult with local law enforcement on increasing presence near campuses
- Discuss bleeding control stations
- Preview drills and exercises, including Senate Bill 168
- Designate personnel for FEMA Incident Command Systems training
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will consider a resolution to join litigation against the Texas Education Agency over lack of transparency in accountability ratings, and vote on amended interlocal agreements with Galveston County for school liaison officers. The board will also recognize students and staff, receive updates on technology, construction, and an intruder audit, and handle routine consent agenda items. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters, including a potential contract termination.
- Resolution to join litigation against Texas Education Agency over accountability ratings transparency
- Amended 2021-2024 interlocal agreements with Galveston County for school liaison officers
- Nomination of five Galveston Appraisal District directors
- Resolution to employ or accept volunteer chaplains
- MOU with Buffalo Marine Services and San Jacinto College
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several safety-related items, including a resolution on campus armed officer ratios and safety standards, and a discussion on metal detectors at high school campuses. The board will also consider construction costs for La Marque High School, interlocal agreements for school liaison officers, and various routine approvals.
- Resolution to determine campus armed officer ratio and safety standards
- Discussion on safety and security recommendation regarding metal detectors at high school campuses
- Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for La Marque High School MEP
- Approval of amended interlocal agreements with Galveston County for school liaison officers
- Approval of purchase for student laptops
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a public forum, a Team of Eight workshop on improving student outcomes, and a closed session. The closed session will cover legal advice on a land purchase and sale agreement, personnel hiring and contract decisions, and other matters permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. After reconvening, the board may take action on items discussed in the closed session, including professional personnel recommendations and contract renewals or terminations.
- Closed session to review purchase and sale agreement for land purchase
- Closed session to consider hiring professional and non-professional personnel
- Closed session to consider renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of contracts for personnel
- Possible board action on professional personnel recommendations and related actions
- Team of Eight workshop on evaluating and improving student outcomes
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting that includes a public forum, board training on a TASA Honor Board nomination, and a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Following the closed session, the board may take action on professional personnel recommendations and contract renewals or terminations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy or budget items listed for open discussion.
- Closed session to review purchase and sale agreement for land purchase
- Closed session to consider hiring, renewals, non-renewals, and terminations of personnel contracts
- Board training on TASA Honor Board nomination
- Public forum for community input
- Possible action on professional personnel recommendations after closed session
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rates, then consider adopting the general operating, debt service, and nutrition services budgets. They will also vote on ordinances setting the maintenance and operations tax rate at $0.7959 and the interest and sinking tax rate at $0.3683. The agenda includes several consent items for purchases over $100,000, including student laptops and special education services. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, personnel, and student matters.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 General Operating Budget (Fund 1XX)
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Debt Service Budget (Fund 599)
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Nutrition Services Budget (Fund 240)
- Ordinance to adopt 2023-2024 M&O tax rate of $0.7959
- Ordinance to adopt 2023-2024 I&S tax rate of $0.3683
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider the 2023-2024 proposed budget, approve the certified appraisal roll and tax rate calculations, and decide on building new baseball and softball fields at La Marque High School. The board will also vote on numerous contracts, including purchases over $100,000, and enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- 2023-2024 proposed budget presentation
- Baseball and softball field for La Marque High School Athletic Complex
- Approval of 2022 certified appraisal roll and anticipated collection rate
- Purchase of La Marque High School marching band uniforms from Stanbury Uniforms, Inc. (over $100K)
- Multiple solicitation awards for supplies (e.g., motor vehicle parts, fencing, HVAC, tires)
Special Meeting (No Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with no closed session. The agenda includes a public forum and an information item on Pastors On Patrol, with no major decisions listed.
- Public Forum
- Information item: Pastors On Patrol
- Future meeting: Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Special Meeting (No Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with no closed session. The only substantive item is an information item on Pastors On Patrol, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, public forum, and future business.
- Information item: Pastors On Patrol
- Next regular board meeting set for August 8, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of the 2023-2024 compensation plan, construction of baseball and softball fields at La Marque High School, and a land purchase agreement. The board will also receive updates on facilities, budget, and strategic plan, and consider consent agenda items such as contracts and purchases. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 compensation plan and TASB pay system recommendations
- Consider approval of baseball and softball field for La Marque High School Athletic Complex
- Consider approval of purchase and sale agreement for land (closed session item)
- Consider approval of purchases over $100K for band instruments from Ntune Music and Sound, Inc.
- Consider approval of security film at all campuses
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 13, 2023, to consider routine items such as financial reports, budget amendments, and several curriculum-related contracts over $100,000. The board will also discuss an intruder detection audit finding, an update on the new La Marque High School, and a budget update. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters, real property purchase, personnel, and superintendent evaluation.
- Consider approval of budget amendments (Policy CE(Local))
- Consider approval of Kagan Professional Development / Cooperative Learning Days for 2023-2024 (over $100K)
- Consider approval of NWEA/MAP Growth Renewal for 2023-2024 (over $100K)
- Consider approval of Waterford Reading & Family Academies (over $100K)
- Consider approval of interlocal agreement with UT Austin for OnRamps Program 2023-2024
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Safety Committee is meeting to discuss the district's emergency operations plan, safety audits, law enforcement presence, and bleeding control stations. The agenda also includes training designations, a drill report, and a closed session for security-related matters. Most items are for discussion only, with no votes listed.
- Review of District Emergency Operations Plan and TEA/Texas School Safety Center best practices
- Consultation with local law enforcement on increasing presence near campuses
- Discussion of bleeding control stations per TEC 38.030
- Campus Safety Drill Report per Senate Bill 168
- Designation of personnel for FEMA Incident Command Systems (ICS) training
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will meet to fill a board vacancy, approve numerous contracts and purchases, and take action on personnel matters including contract renewals, non-renewals, and terminations. The agenda also includes information items on property values, pending legislation, and budget impact, plus recognitions and updates on district programs.
- Consider appointment to fill board member vacancy and administer oath of office
- Consider approval of District of Innovation revisions and Update 120 local policy revisions
- Consider approval of multiple purchases including Cisco phone upgrade, Active Floor, interactive flat panels, computers, and cellular signal boosters at Levi Fry and TCHS
- Consider approval of awards for solicitations including groceries, teaching/office supplies, administrative contracted services, and custodial equipment/supplies
- Consider personnel actions including termination and non-renewal of contracts for teachers and administrators at Blocker Middle School, Calvin Vincent Early Childhood Center, La Marque High School, and a school psychologist
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss two items: options for an easement property at La Marque High School and the naming of the district's STEM/Robotics facility. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.
- Discuss options for easement property at La Marque High School
- Discuss naming of Texas City ISD STEM/Robotics facility
Special Meeting (Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a public portion covering a bond finance plan for Series 2023 bonds, followed by a closed session to discuss legal advice, a land purchase agreement, personnel matters, and other items allowed under the Texas Open Meetings Act. After the closed session, the board may take action on professional personnel recommendations and contract renewals, non-renewals, and terminations.
- Discussion of plan of finance and use of bond proceeds for Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Review of purchase and sale agreement for land purchase
- Closed session for legal advice on bond fund expenditures and personnel issues
- Consideration of hiring professional and non-professional personnel
- Consideration of contract renewals, non-renewals, and terminations for professional personnel
Special Meeting (No Closed Session)
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and workshop. The board will consider approving a policy to count La Marque ISD years of service toward payment for accumulated leave upon separation, and will also hold a workshop on safety and security.
- Consider approval to include La Marque ISD years of service towards payment for accumulated leave upon separation (DEC Local)
- Board workshop on safety and security
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Finance Committee is meeting to consider moving tax collections to the Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector, discuss underwriter rankings from RFQ 32-42, and review the investment portfolio with upcoming opportunities. The meeting is open to the public and may include executive session items under the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Consider request to move tax collections to Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector
- Discuss underwriter ranking based on results of RFQ 32-42
- Discuss investment portfolio and consider upcoming investment opportunities
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Facility Committee is meeting to discuss options for overseeing bond projects, including hiring a program manager or a temporary district position. They will also review updated cost estimates for a STEM/Robotics facility, progress on bond projects, and additional expenses for Giles Middle School. No final decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Discuss option to hire a program manager or temporary district position for bond projects
- Discuss updated cost estimate/budget for STEM/Robotics facility
- Discuss progress on bond projects
- Discuss additional expenses for Giles Middle School
Regular Meeting
The Texas City ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 10, 2023, to consider several action items, including the purchase of two parcels of land totaling 12.937 acres near State Highway 3 and F.M. 1764, approval of the annual financial report, and the 2023-2024 instructional calendar. The board will also receive a mid-year safety and security update and hold a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Consider purchase of 10.937 acres from Hwy 66 Partners, Ltd. at State Hwy 3 and F.M. 1764
- Consider purchase of 2.0 acres from Morgan Southwest Land Company at State Hwy 3 and F.M. 1764
- Consider approval of the annual financial report after auditor presentation
- Consider approval of the 2023-2024 instructional calendar
- Consider approval of order of election and agreement with Galveston County for election services
Committee Meeting
The Texas City ISD Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the financial report for the fiscal year ending 08/31/2022. The agenda includes a call to order, a public meeting for this discussion, and adjournment; no other substantive items are listed.
- Discuss the Financial Report for the fiscal year ending 08/31/2022