October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation

2. Presentations, Public Comments, and Reports

2.A. District celebrations and recognitions

2.A.1. Presentation of new Amarillo ISD Police Chief

2.A.2. Recognition of two staff members awarded life-saving commendations

2.A.3. Acknowledgment of Principals Month

2.B. Public comments/audience participation

2.C. Superintendent's Report: Postsecondary program opportunities

2.D. Board Reports

2.D.1. Reports from Board members regarding scheduled visits to campuses

2.D.2. Reports from Board members regarding attendance at education-related meetings and events and/or student, staff, Board, or community recognition highlights

2.D.3. Board committee reports

2.D.3.a. Facilities/Property Committee

2.D.3.b. Audit & Budget Committee

2.D.3.c. Amarillo Education Foundation

3. Action Items for Consideration

3.A. Regular Action Items

3.A.1. Consider approving Amendment #2 to the 2025-2026 District budget

3.A.2. Consider approving a School District Teaching Permit for a Dental Assisting teacher

3.A.3. Consider selecting an engineer for roof and HVAC replacements at De Zavala Middle School, Humphrey's Highland Elementary, and Mesa Verde Elementary 

3.A.4. Consider adopting a Resolution renewing the good cause exception for alternative compliance with Texas Education Code 37.0814 requirements for armed security officers

3.B. Consent Agenda Items

3.B.1. Acceptance of gifts to the District

3.B.2. Approval of Board meeting minutes: September 8, 2025 – Regular Meeting

3.B.3. Approval of District budgeted purchases

3.B.3.a. Teach Like a Champion training services 

3.B.3.b. Unique Learning Systems renewal 

3.B.3.c. Bleacher mover system replacement at Amarillo High School Activity Center

3.B.4. Approve the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan goals and performance objectives

3.B.5. Approve the 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans goals and performance objectives

3.B.6. Approve the Local Improvement Plans for Campuses in School Improvement from 2024-2025 Accountability

3.B.7. Approve members to the District's School Health Advisory Council

3.B.8. Approve an interlocal agreement between Clarendon College and Amarillo ISD for dual credit courses

3.B.9. Adopt a Resolution approving an employee personal services contract (Third-Party Employment Agreement) for Dr. Sarah Herrington, Director of Music Education, with Texas Music Educators Association, pursuant to House Bill 3372, 89th Texas Legislature, Texas Education Code Section 11.006

3.B.10. Adopt a Resolution approving an employee personal services contract (Third-Party Employment Agreement) for Cy Scroggins, Director of Arts Education, with Texas Art Education Association, pursuant to House Bill 3372, 89th Texas Legislature, Texas Education Code Section 11.006

3.B.11. Consider a secondment agreement with Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) regarding the Chief Financial Officer's services as a Director on the TASBO Board of Directors

4. Information Items

4.A. Consultation with legal counsel regarding threatened litigation

4.B. Discussion regarding Districtwide intruder detection audit report findings, if any; reports regarding use of rescue medications with students or staff, if any; and other safety and security issues

4.C. Monthly financial reports (Budget Status and Comparison Report, Investment Report, Medical Insurance Fund Report, Dental Insurance Fund Report, Workers Compensation Fund Report, and Purchase Order Report)

4.D. Report regarding incidents of vandalism or damage to District property