At a glance: key votes and actions from Sweeny ISD board, Oct. 8, 2024
Summary
Summary of principal board actions: consent agenda approved 6–0; Weaver and Jacobs authorized for 2024 bond CMAR 6–0; prevailing wage adopted 6–0; policy changes approved 6–0; flexible school day program approved 6–0; Walsh Gallegos retainer renewed 5–1; bus training pay added 6–0; teacher evaluation calendar approved 6–0; payroll frequency tabled.
The Sweeny ISD Board took multiple formal actions at its Oct. 8 regular meeting. Key motions, movers, and outcomes recorded in the minutes are listed below.
• Consent agenda (minutes, bond payables, bond invoices, budget amendments, purchases over $50,000, bond fund 624, investment reports, Education Foundation fall grants): Motion by Trustee Brittanie Hopkins, seconded by Donna Bohlar‑Schroeder; carried unanimously, 6–0.
• Construction Manager at Risk (2024 bond): Motion to accept final rankings and authorize the superintendent to negotiate and execute a contract with Weaver and Jacobs; moved by Brittanie Hopkins, seconded by Bryan Douget; carried 6–0.
• Adoption of 2022 Houston prevailing wage rates for bond and district construction projects: Motion by Paul Kibodeaux, seconded by Bryan Douget; carried 6–0.
• Modifications to EIC (LOCAL) and DEE (LOCAL): Motion by Paul Kibodeaux, seconded by Brittanie Hopkins; carried 6–0.
• Optional Flexible School Day Program (2024–25): Motion by Debra Fields‑Bell, seconded by Bryan Douget; carried 6–0.
• Walsh Gallegos retainer renewal: Motion by Paul Kibodeaux, seconded by Brittanie Hopkins; carried 5–1 (Fields‑Bell opposed).
• Bus drivers training pay added to compensation plan ($10/hr up to 75 hours): Motion by Paul Kibodeaux, seconded by Donna Bohlar‑Schroeder; carried 6–0.
• 2024–25 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System calendar: Motion by Paul Kibodeaux, seconded by Donna Bohlar‑Schroeder; carried 6–0.
• Payroll frequency: Tabled until December.
The board also scheduled a Budget Workshop following comments from Trustee Brittanie Hopkins; the meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
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