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2024-2025 Board Agendas

June 20, 2025: Agenda | Video | Minutes
May 23, 2025: Agenda | Video | Minutes
April 25, 2025: Agenda | Video | Minutes
March 28, 2025: Agenda | Video | Minutes
February 28, 2025: Agenda | Video | Minutes
January 31, 2025: Agenda | Video | Minutes
December 20, 2024: Agenda | Video – Part 1, Part 2 | Minutes
November 22, 2024: Agenda | Video – Part 1, Part 2 | Minutes
November 20, 2024: Board Workshop Agenda
November 5, 2024: Board Workshop Agenda
October 23, 2024: (Clerical Update): Agenda | Video: Part 1, Part 2| Minutes
September 27, 2024: Agenda | Video | Minutes
August 23, 2024: Agenda | Video | Minutes
July 26, 2024: Agenda | Video – Part 1, Part 2 | Minutes

2023-2024 Board Agendas

June 28, 2024: Agenda | Video | Minutes
June 3, 2024: Board Workshop-Budget Agenda
May 31, 2024: Agenda | Addendum | Video | Minutes
April 26, 2024: Agenda | Video-Workshop | Video-Board Meeting | Minutes
April 23, 2024: Board Workshop
March 22, 2024: Agenda | Video | Minutes
February 23, 2024: Board meeting | Video – Part I | Video – Part II | Minutes
January 26, 2024 (Clerical Update): Agenda | Video | Minutes
January 26, 2024: Agenda
December 1, 2023: Agenda | Video | Minutes
October 27, 2023 (Clerical Update): Agenda | Video | Minutes
October 27, 2023: Agenda
September 29, 2023: Agenda | Video | Workshop Minutes | Minutes
August 25, 2023: Agenda | Video | Minutes
July 14, 2023: Agenda | Minutes
July 28, 2023: Agenda | Video | Minutes

2022-2023 Board Agendas

June 16, 2023: Agenda| Video | Minutes
June 7, 2023: Board Workshop-Budget Agenda | Minutes
June 2, 2023: Board Workshop-Goals|
June 2, 2023: Board Workshop-Budget Agenda | Minutes
June 1, 2023: Special Called Board Meeting Agenda | Video | Minutes
May 17, 2023: Agenda | Video | Minutes
May 8, 2023 (Clerical Update): Special Called Board Meeting Agenda | Video | Minutes
May 8, 2023: Special Called Board Meeting Agenda | Video | Minutes
April 28, 2023: Board Workshop Agenda | Minutes
April 21, 2023: Agenda | Video | Minutes
March 24, 2023: Agenda| Minutes | Video
February 17, 2023: Agenda | Minutes | Video
February 1, 2023: Agenda | Minutes | Video
January 20, 2023: Agenda | Video |Minutes
December 9, 2022: Agenda| Minutes | Video
November 18, 2022 (Clerical Update): Agenda | Minutes | Video
November 18, 2022: Agenda | Minutes
November 18, 2022: Special Called Meeting Agenda | Minutes
November 1, 2022: Board Workshop Agenda | Minutes
October 21, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video
September 16, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video
August 19, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video
July 22, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video

2021-2022 Board Agendas

June 17, 2022: Agenda | Video | Minutes
June 9, 2022: Board Workshop & Special Called Finance Committee Meeting Agenda | Minutes
June 7, 2022: Special Called Board Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Video
May 26, 2022 (Cancelled): Board Workshop & Special Called Finance Committee Meeting Agenda
May 20, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video
May 10, 2022: Special Called Board Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Video
May 6, 2022: Board Workshop Agenda | Minutes
April 29. 2022: Special Called Board Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Video
April 21-22: Board Workshop & Special Called Meeting Agenda | Addendum | Minutes | Video
April 11, 2022: Board Workshop & Audit Committee Meeting Agenda | Minutes
March 25, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video
March 1, 2022: Board Workshop Agenda | Minutes
February 24, 2022 (Cancelled): Agenda
February 21, 2022: Board Emergency Agenda | Minutes | Video
February 18, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video
February 15, 2022: Board Workshop & Special Called Academic Committee Meeting Agenda | Minutes
January 21, 2022: Agenda | Minutes | Video
December 10, 2021: Agenda | Minutes | Video
November 19, 2021: Special Called Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Video
November 18, 2021: Board Workshop Agenda
November 12, 2021: Agenda | Minutes | Video
October 22, 2021: Agenda | Minutes | Video
September 17, 2021: Meeting, Workshop and Retreat Agenda | Addendum | Minutes | Video
August 26, 2021: Board Workshop Agenda | Minutes
August 20, 2021: Agenda | Minutes | Video
August 20, 2021: Charter FIRST Public Hearing Agenda
July 23, 2021: Agenda | Minutes | Video
July 16, 2021: Special Called Board Meeting Agenda | Minutes | Video

2020-2021 Board Agendas

2018-2019 Board Agendas

2017-2018 Board Agendas

2017-2018 UIL Agendas

2016-2017 Board Agendas

2015-2016 Board Agendas

2014-2015 Board Agendas

2013-2014 Board Agendas

2012-2013 Board Agendas

2011-2012 Board Agendas

2010-2011 Board Agendas

Arkansas Board Meetings and Agendas

2021-22 Board Agendas

Governance Committee

Governance Committee 2024-2025

May 13, 2025: Agenda
February 13, 2025: Agenda
November 8, 2024: Agenda
September 10, 2024: Agenda

Governance Committee 2023-2024

May 14, 2024, Notice of Meeting

March 19, 2024, Notice of Meeting

January 9, 2024, Notice of Meeting

November 7, 2023, Notice of Meeting

September 12, 2023, Notice of Meeting

Governance Committee 2022-2023

Governance Committee 2021-2022

Governance Committee 2020-2021

Executive Committee

Executive Committee 2024-2025

June 16, 2025: Agenda
May 20, 2025: Agenda
April 15, 2025: Agenda
March 11, 2025: Agenda
February 25, 2025: Agenda
January 28, 2025: Agenda
December 12, 2024: Agenda
November 19, 2024: Agenda
October 17, 2024: Agenda
September 24, 2024: Agenda
August 20, 2024: Agenda
July 23, 2024: Agenda

Executive Committee 2023-2024

June 25, 2024, Notice of Meeting

May 28, 2024, Notice of Meeting

April 22, 2024, Notice of Meeting

March 20, 2024, Notice of Meeting

February 20, 2024, Notice of Meeting

January 19, 2024, Notice of Meeting

November 28, 2023, Notice of Meeting
REVISED TIME UPDATE: November 28, 2023, Notice of Meeting

October 24, 2023, Notice of Meeting

September 21, 2023, Notice of Meeting

August 22, 2023 Notice of Meeting

July 25, 2023 Notice of Meeting

Executive Committee 2022-2023

Executive Committee 2021-2022

Academic Committee

Academic Committee 2024-2025

June 6, 2025: Agenda
April 15, 2025: Agenda
January 16, 2025: Agenda
October 17, 2024: Agenda
August 13, 2024: Agenda

Academic Committee 2023-2024

May 21, 2024, Notice of Meeting

March 19, 2024, Notice of Meeting

January 16, 2024, Notice of Meeting

November 14, 2023, Notice of Meeting

September 19, 2023, Notice of Meeting

July 18, 2023, Notice of Meeting

Academic Committee 2022-2023

Academic Committee 2021-2022

Academic Committee 2020-2021

Safety and Security Committee

Safety and Security Committee 2024-2025

Safety and Security Committee 2023-2024

Safety and Security Committee 2022-2023

Safety and Security Committee 2021-2022

Safety and Security Committee 2020-2021

May 21, 2021 – Notice of Meeting

Board Policy Reforms January 2020

T X Employee Handbook 2024-2025

Board Communications

Last Updated: May 2021

Board Communications

Community Letter May 2021
Community Letter (Spanish) May 2021

Fiscal Policies

Last Updated: August 2023

Fiscal Policies

Accounts Payable May 2020
Employer Provided Uniform May 2020
Fundraising May 2020
IDEA U and Other Employee Travel May 2020
Internal Audits May 2020
School Based Activity Accounts May 2020
Accountable Plan June 2020
Financial Reporting June 2020
Employee Awards and Gifts July 2020
Net Assets Policy September 2020
Executive Benefits October 2020
Prohibition of Political Expenditures October 2020
Relocation and Housing February 2021
Vehicle Allowance Policy June 2021
Purchasing Policy July 2021
Travel Policy September 2021
Allowable and Prohibited Uses of Funds October 2021
Donor Cultivation and Stewardship December 2021
Employee Disaster Relief Policy December 2021
Funding – Federal Funding Compliance December 2021
Funding – Noneducational Services December 2021
Funding – Shared Services Arrangements December 2021
Funding – State Allotments December 2021
Authorization for the Obligation and Expenditure of Funds March 2022
Corporate Card August 2022
Capital Assets April 2023
Investments Policy June 2024
Authority Over Fiscal Matters July 2024
Grant Accounting October 2024

Governance Policies

Last Updated: June 2023

Governance Policies

Board Authority, Roles, Responsibilities May 2020
Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Nepotism May 2020
School Property May 2020
School Closure May 2020
Accessibility Tech December 2020
Board Meetings December 2020
Crisis + Trauma Response December 2020
District Foundations December 2020
Emergency Plans December 2020
Orientation and Training December 2020
Public Complaints December 2020
IDEA Board Bylaws March 2021
Employee and Staff Comment Policy June 2021
Audience Participation Sign-Up Sheet June 2021
Records Management January 2022
Records Retention January 2022
Board Operating Procedures July 2022
Board Policy & Admin Procedures June 2023
Possession and Use of Weapons Policy June 2023
Public Participation in Board Meetings April 2023
Internet Safety June 2023
Public Information Requests August 2024
Gift and Charitable Grant Acceptance October 2024
School Visitors November 2024

Personnel Policies

Last Updated: September 2023

Personnel Policies

Paid Family Leave January 2021
**Rescission approved by Board February 2023 ** Permian Basin Housing Policy June 2021
Telecommuting Policy June 2021
Reporting Employee Misconduct August 2021
Employment Credentials and Records August 2021
Electronic Communications with Students August 2021
Tuition Reimbursement Policy October 2021
Nepotism in Hiring Policy March 2022
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-discrimination April 2022
Employment Practices April 2022
Pre-Employment Credentials and Employee Records April 2022
Criminal History and Credit Reports April 2022
Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco-Free Workplace April 2022
Wage and Hour Laws April 2022
Solicitation and Distribution April 2022
Consensual Romantic Relationships April 2022
Military Leave – Federal Law April 2022
Family and Medical Leave April 2022
Political Expression and Dress Code Policy July 2022
Sick Leave Bank Policy August 2022
Employee Non-Discrimination Policy June 2023
Employee Searches Policy June 2023
Employee Attendance Policy June 2023
Employee Complaints and Grievances July 2023
Whistleblower Policy August 2023
Residency Policy September 2023
Compensation Setting Policy September 2023
Staff Development Cycle (SDC) Completion Policy October 2023
Teacher Career Pathway Rubric June 2024
GET Rubric June 2024
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect November 2024

Special Education Policies

Last Updated: June 2023

Special Education Policies

Nondiscrimination December 2021
Administration December 2021
Adult Student December 2021
Ages 0-5 December 2021
Child Find Duty December 2021
Consent and Prior Written Notice December 2021
Coordination of Funds to Purchase Instructional Materials December 2021
Discipline of Students with Disabilities December 2021
District and Campus Improvement Plans December 2021
Referral for Possible Special Education Services December 2021
Evaluation December 2021
General and Fiscal Guidelines December 2021
Graduation Plan December 2021
Parent December 2021
Private School Children December 2021
Procedural Safeguards and Requirements December 2021
Records December 2021
Records Retention and Destruction December 2021
Restraint and Timeout December 2021
Video Surveillance Procedures December 2021
Admission Review and Dismissal Committee August 2022
Children Who Transfer August 2022
Closing the Gap August 2022
Eligibility Criteria August 2022
Dyslexia and Related Disorders June 2023
Homebound Services June 2023

Student Policies

Last Updated: September 2023

Student Policies

Anti-Bullying Policy June 2020
Sexual Abuse, Sex Trafficking and Other Maltreatment June 2020
COVID-19 Prevention, Mitigation, and Response August 2020
Procedures at IDEA Public Schools August 2020
IDEA Public Schools Resource Guide August 2020
Virtual Learning Attendance Policy October 2021
Virtual Learning Grading Policy October 2021
Virtual Learning Code of Conduct Addendum October 2021
Academic Achievement February 2022
End of Course Assessments February 2022
Prekindergarten Program February 2022
Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials February 2022
Academic Testing Programs February 2022
Career and Technology Education February 2022
Compensatory and Accelerated Instruction February 2022
Credit by Examination February 2022
State Virtual School Network February 2022
Reading Assessments February 2022
State Assessment of English Learners February 2022
Special Education February 2022
Identification, Evaluation, and Eligibility of Special Education Students February 2022
Transition Services February 2022
Bilingual Education February 2022
Transportation Bus Pass Policy August 2022
Prohibited Organizations and Hazing May 2023
School Sponsored Publications May 2023
Distribution of Non-School Literature May 2023
Interrogations and Searches May 2023
Student Conduct Alcohol and Drug Use May 2023
Tobacco Use and Possession May 2023
State Assessments June 2023
Texas Meal Charge Policy July 2023
Naloxone Policy July 2023
Student and Parent Complaints and Grievances Policy July 2023
Dual Credit Policy July 2023
Graduation Policy September 2023
Medical Treatment Policy September 2023
Accommodations for Transgender Students Policy September 2023
Accelerated Instruction October 2023
Texas Grading Policy May 2024
TX Wellness Policy May 2024
Student Handbook June 2024
Student Fees October 2024
Child Abuse and Neglect November 2024
Administering Medication Policy November 2024
School Safety Transfers November 2024
Admissions and Enrollment November 2024

TEA Communications

Last Updated: September 2020

TEA Communications

Letter to IDEA from TEA August 12, 2020
IDEA Response to TEA August 24, 2020
IDEA Response Exhibits August 24, 2020
IDEA Follow Up September 8, 2020
IDEA Response to TEA Response September 14, 2020
IDEA Response to TEA_Exhibits September 14, 2020
IDEA Charter Amendments September 20, 2020

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