November 11, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER.

I.A. Announcement by the presiding officer that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner required by law.

II. CLOSED SESSION. Section 551.001 et seq. (if necessary)

II.A. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including discussing complaints,
hiring, resignation, termination, proposal for non renewal, proposal for termination,
evaluation, promotion or demotion of personnel. Gov't Code 551.074

II.B. Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Gov't Code 551.072

II.C. Deliberation regarding security devices, personnel deployment, or security audits. Gov't Code 551.076.

II.D. Consulting privately with the board’s attorney concerning contemplated litigation. Gov't Code
551.071.

III. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION.

III.A. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags.

III.B. Recite Vision and Core Values.

IV. RECOGNITIONS.*

V. OPEN FORUM: Hearing of individuals or committees.**

VI. REPORTS.

VI.A. Superintendent's Report.

VI.B. Informational Bond 2023 construction update.

VI.C. Informational report on WISD's Balanced Scorecard: Priority 3- Community & Stakeholder relationships.

VI.D. Informational update on Priority 1.1-Every student grows academically every year.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA.

VII.A. Consideration and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

VII.B. Consideration and approval of monthly bid reports, purchase orders requiring board approval, and proposed budget amendments. 

VII.C. Consideration and approval of monthly financial reports that include cash position, revenue reports, budget summary, and tax collection reports.  

VII.D. Informational report on the maintenance department's work orders.

VII.E. Informational report regarding monthly student attendance, student discipline, student drug offenses and drug prevention measures.

VII.F. Informational report on the transportation department.  

VII.G. Consideration with possible approval of new and/or modified positions. 

VII.H. Consideration with possible action to approve the proposal from Geotex Engineering to provide materials testing services at Finley Junior High renovation project at an estimated cost of $54,000.

VII.I. Consideration with possible approval of an interlocal agreement with Ellis County to provide labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete road maintenance, enhancements, repairs, and other projects that may be requested by WISD.

VII.J. Consideration with possible action to approve the purchase of two suburbans from Five Star Chevrolet at a cost not to exceed $124,100.

VII.K. Consideration with possible action to approve the purchase of two 53 passenger buses from Longhorn Bus Sales at a cost not to exceed $304,526.

VII.L. Consideration with possible action to approve an interlocal agreement with Region 10 to participate in the multi-region purchasing cooperative for the 2025-2026 school year.

VII.M. Consideration with possible action to approve four Shackelford Elementary staff members to attend the Leader in Me Symposium in Orlando, FL, January 27-31, 2025.

VII.N. Consideration with possible action to grant a private easement to SWS Properties, LLC for the purpose of accessing their land behind the administration building for environmental monitoring. 

VII.O. Consideration with possible action to approve a contract with Harts Flooring to replace VCT flooring in existing classrooms at Hancock with LVT flooring utilizing proposition A funds at a cost not to exceed $235,000.

VIII. ACTION ITEMS.

VIII.A. Consideration with possible action to cast votes in the election for the Ellis County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

VIII.B. Consideration with possible action to approve a change order to amend the final price of Jimmie Ray Elementary School, to accept the project as complete, and authorize release of final retainage on the project.

VIII.C. Consideration with possible action to approve early grading and site package and authorize construction to commence on the Waxahachie Creek High School project at a price not to exceed $18,500,000.

VIII.D. Consideration with possible action to hire the Director of CTE and Post Secondary Readiness.

IX. COMMENTS FROM INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS.

IX.A. Board members will comment on items of community interest, including expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen; and reminders about upcoming district events.

X. ADJOURN.