October 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Regular Board Meeting Called to Order

2. Roll Call/Establish Quorum

2.A. An announcement that this meeting of the Alice Independent School District has been duly called and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Section 551.043 of the Texas Government Code.

3. Pledge to the United States Flag and Texas Flag. Moment of Silence.

4. Recommend Approving the Board Meeting Minutes

4.A. Minutes Regular Board Meeting - September 9, 2024

5. Public Comment: Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with board policy BED(Local). At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer.  If the speaker is seeking Board resolution of a specific complaint, that concern should be addressed through the District’s grievance policy. At regular Board meetings, the Board shall permit public comment, regardless of whether the topic is an item on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. Public comment shall occur at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals who wish to participate during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins as specified in the Board’s procedures on public comment and shall indicate the agenda item or topic on which they wish to address the Board. Except as permitted by Board policy BED(Local) and the Board’s procedures on public comment, an individual’s comments to the Board shall not exceed five minutes per meeting. When necessary for effective meeting management or to accommodate large numbers of individuals wishing to address the Board, the presiding officer may adjust public comment procedures in accordance with BED(Local), including establishing an overall time limit for public comment and adjusting the time allotted to each speaker. However, no individual shall be given less than one minute to make comments.

6. Superintendent's Report

6.A. Alice ISD Recognition(s)

6.A.1. Recognition: National Principal Month

6.B. Presentation(s) and Information Miscellaneous

6.C. Presentation(s) and Academic Update

6.C.1. Academic Update - October 2024

6.D. Presentation and Information Student Services

6.D.1. Student Services Monthly Update October 2024 

6.D.2. Update: Student Attendance/Flex

6.D.3. Update: Economically Disadvantage

6.E. Presentation and Business Update

6.E.1. Budget Revenue and Expenses thru September 30, 2024

6.F. Presentation and Updates Regarding Ongoing Facilities Projects

6.F.1. Alice ISD Maintenance & Operations Report

6.F.2. 5 Year Strategic Plan AC Units

6.G. Presentation on School Safety

6.H. Presentations and Fine Arts Update

6.H.1. Fine Arts Update - October 2024

6.I. Presentation and Athletic Update

6.I.1. Athletic Update - October 2024

7. Consent Agenda: All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion. Upon a Board Member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to the Action portion of the regular agenda.

7.A. Recommend Approval of the Following Donation(s) to Alice ISD September 2024

7.A.1. Donations - Fine Arts Lowrey Piano

7.B. Recommend Approval of the Following General Function Item(s)

7.B.1. YMCA of the Coastal Bend/City of Alice 2024-2025 Cost for Pool Usage - $60,000

7.B.2. Direct Energy 2024-2025 District Electricity - $986,200

7.B.3. Smartcom Telephone 2024-2025 District Internet Services - $71,000

7.B.4. Centerpoint Energy 2024-2025 District Gas Services - $56,000

7.B.5. City of Alice 2024-2025 District Water/Sewer/Trash/Landfield - $350,500

7.C. Recommend Approval of the Following Grant Fund Item(s)

7.C.1. Comprehensive Training Center for Grant Writing Services and Professional Development Rendered - $49,039

7.C.2. Supplies and Materials for Sensory Rooms - $44,025

7.C.3. MOU Community Action and Alice ISD Partnership Personal Responsibilty Education Program

7.D. Recommend Approval of Following Capital Project(s)

7.D.1. Barcom - Pay Application #04 WAMS Security Upgrades and Entry Canopy -  $211,244.44

7.D.2. Barcom Pay Application #05 WAMS Security Upgrades and Entry Canopy -  $137,256.98

7.D.3. Barcom Pay Application #06 WAMS Security Upgrades and Entry Canopy -  $37,911.24

7.D.4. OBR Program Management - $904.91

7.D.5. Bond 2024 PBK Payment # 1 - $282,308.07

8. Action Items

8.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Purchase Lights for Alice HS Baseball and Softball Fields (2024 Bond)

8.B. Consideration and Possible Action of Change Order #001 Prime Maintenance

8.C. Consideration and Possible Action of Academic Calendar "A" for the 2024-2025 School Year

9. Closed or executive meeting or session called in accordance with the following provisions set forth in the Texas Government Code:

9.A. Texas Gov't Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters

9.A.1. Presentation and Discussion of New Hire(s)

9.A.2. Presentation and Discussion of Retirement(s) 

9.A.3. Presentation and Discussion of Resignation(s)

9.A.4. Personnel Update Regarding Investigation(s)

9.A.5. Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code 551.074 discuss and consider the reclassification and duties of safety positions.

9.A.6. Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071-Legal Matters/Board Attorney Advice and 551.074 Personnel

10.  Texas Government Code Section 551.076  Safety Audits and Code Section 551.089 Security Audits and Security

10.A. Discussion of District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) 

11. Board to reconvene in open meeting or session to consider and take action as necessary on items discussed in closed or executive session.

12. Announcement(s)/Action Item(s):

12.A. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding New Hire(s)

12.B. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Retirement(s)

12.C. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Resignation(s)

12.D. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Ongoing Investigation(s)

12.E. Discussion and possible action regarding the reclassification and duties of safety positions.

13. Adjourn