Azle Independent School District

The board meeting was held to facilitate the required Team of 8 / EIsO Board Member Training. A professional coach conducted the session to ensure members received the necessary governance training.

The board meeting covered several key topics, including student recognitions for science and cheerleading, and public comment regarding Senate Bill 11. The superintendent provided updates on enrollment, campus staffing for the upcoming school year, and property value studies. Curriculum reports included NWEA testing results and a hybrid learning plan for the next school year. Financial discussions involved preliminary budget updates for 2026-2027. Actions taken included the cancellation of the May 2026 trustee election, approval of a resolution on Senate Bill 11, and the adoption of TASB Policy CE(LOCAL). Consent items were also approved, covering financial reports, large purchase orders, and audit services.

The board received reports on district enrollment, community engagement updates, a voucher application status, and a staff climate survey. The board reviewed a compensation report from TASB HR Services. Key actions included the approval of property, liability, and automobile insurance coverage and the untabling and subsequent discussion regarding the financial feasibility of retrofitting school buses with three-point seat belts as per Senate Bill 546. A resolution regarding employee wage payments during emergency school closures was approved. The board also addressed various consent agenda items, including financial reports, budget amendments, and human resources contract recommendations.

The public meeting was held to discuss the school district's budget and the proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included a comparison of the proposed budget with the previous year, an analysis of total appraised and taxable property values, bonded indebtedness, and a comparison of proposed tax rates versus last year's rates. Additionally, the meeting covered information regarding the average tax levy on residences, voter-approval rate requirements, and estimated fund balances.

The Board of Trustees met to address several key items, including the recognition of the drone team, a superintendent report on enrollment growth, committee updates, and a safety review. The board approved the annual financial audit for the 2021-2022 school year, conducted a public hearing for the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas, and formally approved the rating. Additionally, the board reviewed an overview of the Gifted and Talented program, approved legislative priorities for the upcoming session, and authorized various financial and personnel matters, including budget amendments, donations, and surplus designations. The meeting concluded with an executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and security protocols.