Wylie ISD Board Notes

January

Executive Session – Section 551, Texas Government Code

Personnel – Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

a. Additional Personnel Units
Real Estate – Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Consultation with Legal Counsel – Texas Government Code Section 551.071, to consult with the district’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the district, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

Recognitions

The Board celebrated and recognized the following individuals and groups:

National Merit Commended Scholars - Wylie East High School
UIL 6A State Marching Contest - Wylie East High School
Texas High School Coaches Association - Academic All State - Football - Wylie East
National Merit Commended Scholars - Wylie High School
UIL 6A State Marching Contest - Wylie High School
Texas High School Coaches Association - Academic All State - Football - Wylie High
Texas High School Coaches Association - Academic All State - Athletic Trainer - Wylie High
Cross Country Coaches Association of Texas - Academic All State - Wylie High School
UIL 6A Cross Country State Meet - Boys - Wylie High School
Texas High School Coaches Association - Boys and Girls Cross Country – Academic All State - Wylie High School
Esports Club – State Qualifier – Wylie High School
Wylie Way Award - Alex Waters
School Board Appreciation Month

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January Board Recognition Photos

Information Reports and Public Meetings (No Action Required)

Budget Calendar 2024-2025
Master Facilities Plan Update
Wylie ISD Education Foundation – Annual Update

Learn more on pg. 6-8

Donations

The Board accepted one donation (multiple corporate and personal donors) in the amount of $34,560 to the Mendoza Legacy, a memorial project at Cox Elementary to honor the legacy of Daniela and Sofia Mendoza.

Public Forum

One individual spoke during the public forum.

Public Forum Responses

Consent Agenda

The Board approved the following:

Minutes
Approval of Financial Reports
1. Financial Reports
2. Investment Reports
3. Student Nutrition Reports
Budget Amendment 5 for the 2023-24 School Year
2023-2024 Audit Engagement Letter
Consider Approval of Notice of Participation in Various Purchasing Cooperatives (TEC 44.0331)
Consider Approving RFP 2024-J07-100-January - Fine Arts Contracted Services
Consider Approval of RFP 2024-J06-101-January - Local Restaurant, Fast Food and Catering
Consider Approval of RFP 2024-J06-102-January - Local Retail and Grocery
Consider Approval RFP 2024-S09-108 - JOC: General Trades and Minor Construction
Consider RFP 2024-S09-109-Student Nutrition - Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair & Services
Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Texpool Investment Pools and Designating Authorized Representatives
Consider Adoption of Local Policies CDA
Consider Adoption of the TASB Local Policy Update 122
Consider Adoption of HB3033: Public Information Requests o. Consider Approval of Update to DIA Exhibit

Learn more on pg. 13-97

New and Unfinished Action Items

The Board approved the following items:

Consider Approval of Authorizing Escrow Funds be Released to the City of Lucas to Complete Sewer Services
In 2009, Wylie ISD purchased land on the northwest corner of Parker Road and FM 1378, across the road from the Seis Lagos neighborhood. Part of the that purchase, Wylie ISD and the seller of the land agreed to enter into an agreement with the City of Lucas to construct a wastewater lift station and force main to service this area. The parties through the transaction contributed one million dollars into an escrow account and as construction commenced on the project distributions would be allowed to reimburse the City of Lucas for those costs. The construction was completed in 2015 but the lift station and force main was not placed into service due to lack of development in this area. The City of Lucas in a letter dated January 4, 2024 intends to place the lift station and force main in service but will require approximately $500,000 to finish and commission the project. A balance of $263,051.08 remains in the escrow account and the City of Lucas has stated that Wylie ISD and the seller of the project has satisfied all obligations. The City of Lucas is requesting the remaining balance of the escrow account be released to them to place the sewer project in service and they would be responsible for the remaining cost.
Discuss and Consider Adoption of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Establishing Sale Parameters, Authorizing the Execution of One or More Bond Purchase Agreements, Approving One or More Official Statements, and Enacting Other Provisions Relating to the Subject
The voters of Wylie ISD approved a $298 million bond program in November of 2023 and the next steps to move forward with the projects is to issue the bonds. The parameter order will give authorization to the superintendent or designee the authority to sell bonds based on items such as par amount, interest rate, maturity dates, etc. The bond parameter order will be valid for a set amount of time, usually around six months for our financial advisor and underwritings to determine the most optimum date to sell the bonds to provide the best value to the district.
Consider Approval of the Quantitative Method of Compliance for Instructional Facility Space Requirements as Mandated by 19 Tex. Admin. Code Section 61.1040 for November 2023 Bond Projects
The Texas Education Agency has established a new rule that requires school districts and board of trustees to adopt construction standards for design when building new facilities. A district can choose from four levels of flexibility to calculate the minimum square footage. This commissioner’s rule has been implemented since 2019, since the last time the district had a bond election.
Consider Approval of 2024-2025 School Calendar (Second and Final Reading)
Following the Board’s first review of calendar options, district stakeholders were asked to vote for their preferred option through an online survey. District families and staff voted in favor of Option 1, which included a fall break and an Aug. 8 start date.

Family Survey
Option 1: 3066 votes (78%)
Option 2: 880 votes (22%)
Total: 3946 votes

Employee Survey
Option 1: 1217 votes (93%)
Option 2: 92 votes (7%)
Total: 1309 votes
Consider Adoption of Resolution of the Board in Response to SB763
In response to SB 763, it is required that the Board adopt a resolution regarding the use of chaplains in the district. The proposed resolution continues Wylie ISD's current practices of chaplain volunteers, not employees.