Board Briefing
Board Briefing for Feb. 13, 2023
Former Board Member Recognized
Former Board member Kelly Price served on the Alvarado ISD Board of Trustees for 18 years before stepping down in November 2022. Price, a lifelong resident of Alvarado spent many of his years of service as the Board's Vice President.
Scholar and Educator Recognition
AJH educator, Pam Lasater was recognized at Monday's meeting. Lasater, who has taught at several campuses and started in the district as a sub and bus driver, currently teaches 6th graders. Ms. Lasater shines in her role as an educator because of her artful balance of tenacity and tenderness. Being a scholar in her classroom means you will be pushed because expectations are high, but you will be loved and valued too. - Amy Newcomer
Patrick Timmons, a campus technician, was also recognized. Timmons is relatively new to AISD, but he is not new to education. He is efficient, kind, and empathetic, and he works very hard to support our scholars and educators. I frequently receive comments from our educators about how thankful they are for him. - Julie Holland
TAPR Report
This agenda item was passed on Monday night.
Resolution Regarding Wage Payment During Emergency School Closings
When there is a non-scheduled closing, most educators are asked not to report to work, thus resulting in a loss of pay for that day. However, when schools are closed for an extended period of time there are options for the School Board to adopt a resolution to pay educators for the days missed without having to make up days at the end of the year to fulfill their contract. Continuing wage payments to all regular employees who suffer a loss in pay due to an emergency closing serves the public purposes of maintaining morale, reducing turnover, and ensuring continuity of staffing when schools reopen.
This agenda item was passed on Monday night so no educators will have to make up days missed due to the recent ice storm.
Items for Consideration
- Annexation of Property - Passed
- Kitchen Equipment Selection Criteria and Weighted Values - Passed
- 2023 Board of Trustee Election - Passed
- Election Judge and Voting Clerks - Passed
- Employee Travel Out of State (Tommy Brown) - Passed
Alvarado ISD
Email: tommyb@alvaradoisd.net
Website: alvaradoisd.net
Location: PO Box 387 Alvarado, Texas 76009
Phone: (817) 783-1190
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlvaradoISD
Twitter: @AlvaradoISD