Notice: There will be no board meeting in June 2026

Board meetings are generally be held on the 4th Thursday of each month. The Board does not convene in December.

Meetings can be joined virtually:
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Meeting ID: 826 8051 1968
Passcode: Wayside

NOTICE OF BOARD WORK SESSION AND AGENDA

NO BOARD ACTION TO BE TAKEN

Board of Directors of Wayside Schools

July 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM.  

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Wayside Schools will convene in Open Session on July 14, 2026 beginning at 8 AM. The Board will meet for a WORK SESSION at 1171 ½ , San Bernard St, Austin, TX 78702. No Formal Board Action will be taken at this work session.

It is the intent of the Board to have a quorum physically present at the above address.  Board members not physically present may participate by live two-way video and audio feed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.  If a quorum of the Board cannot be physically present at the above address, it is the intent to have the presiding officer physically present at the above address.  

Items will not necessarily be discussed or considered in the order they are printed on the agenda below.  If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in an executive or closed session, the Board will convene in such executive or closed session as permitted by and in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

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1.   Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call to Order 
2.   Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Wayside Schools Board of Directors to order.  Let the record show that a quorum of the Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
3.  Public Comments on Agenda Item for Work Session
4.   Board Work Session on 26-27 Strategic Planning and Board Responsibilities,
   1. NO BOARD ACTION WILL BE TAKEN BY THE BOARD
5. Closed Session: The Board may adjourn into Closed Session on any item listed above or below as appropriate to that item pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
   1. Discussion on any agenda items regarding personnel, real estate, or legal matters of the school.
6. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Closed Session.
7. Adjourn

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In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (Subchapters D and E of Ch. 551, Tex. Gov’t Code), the Board may enter a closed meeting to deliberate any subject authorized by Subchapter D that is listed on the Agenda for this meeting. 

Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in a closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

This notice was posted and certified at 5:30pm on 7/7/2026 on behalf of the board by:

Matthew Abbott

Superintendent

Wayside Schools

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND AGENDA

Board of Directors of Wayside Schools

May 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM.  

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Wayside Schools will convene in Open Session on April 23, 2026 beginning at 6:00 PM. The Board will meet at Wayside: Eden Park Academy, 6215 Menchaca Road, Austin, Texas 78745.

It is the intent of the Board to have a quorum physically present at the above address.  Board members not physically present may participate by live two-way video and audio feed in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.  If a quorum of the Board cannot be physically present at the above address, it is the intent to have the presiding officer physically present at the above address.  

Items will not necessarily be discussed or considered in the order they are printed on the agenda below.  If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in an executive or closed session, the Board will convene in such executive or closed session as permitted by and in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

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A.        Roll Call; Establishment of Quorum; Call to Order

B.    Announcement by the Board President calling this meeting of the Wayside Schools Board of Directors to order.  Let the record show that a quorum of the Board Members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and that notice of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

C.     School/Scholar Feature – STHS PeerForward Program Update

D.    Public Comments (At each regular meeting, the Board will allot no more than 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board generally during public comment and shall allot time to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board both generally or on specific agenda items. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins, and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  Each person who signs up shall be allowed to address the Board one time for no more than 3 minutes. Delegations of more than five persons are encouraged to appoint one person to present their views before the Board.  If there are no public communications or comments, the board will proceed to other business.  Please be advised that Board Meetings are meetings open to the public, not public meetings.  The presiding officer reserves the right to set a time limit for public comments and other reasonable restrictions in accordance with applicable law.)

E.      Receive and approve minutes from previous meetings – March, April

F.

1.     Consent Agenda Items, discussion and possible action on:
   • Consent Items:
     • • • 26-27 Scholar Handbook – Authorization for staff to readopt existing handbook with the authority to make any needed mandated legal changes for compliance and non-material changes for clarity of expectations for the 26-27 school year.
         • Annual TEA Special Education Report
         • ESC Region 12 E Rate – Description of Services Ordered and Certification Draft Form 471 Report 
         • Federal Grant Entitlements: Title 1, Part A; Title II Part A; Title III Part A Immigrant; Title III Part A ELL; Title IV Part A; IDEA B Formula; IDEA B Preschools; Perkins V
         • Final Budget Amendment (revenue/ expenditure) Board Resolution 
         • Granting authority to Wayside Leadership to select a provider upon the conclusion of the public RFP process for a roof repair company. 
         • Horizon Bank Line of Credit for $750,000 Board Resolution and Authorization
         • Review of TSI Prep Classes
         • Teach for America Partnership Agreement for 26-27 (0-10 Teachers)
         • Wayside Academic Calendar Professional Development Days Waiver for SY 26-27 – PD Days 10/31, 1/5, and 3/23

1. Consent contracts since the last board meeting:

• • Ambassador Services (Facilities) 
  • Growing Places Therapy Services, PLLC (SPED)

G.  Chief Executive Officer Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on:

1. Fundraising Update for May 2026
2. School Safety Updates and Possible Actions and Resolution(s) for School Safety Compliance:
   1. TEA Door Audits, DVA, MEOP Update, and safety other updates
3. Superintendent Performance and Goal Review, Monitoring for 25-26 & 26-27 Goal Setting (Executive Session)

H. Chief Academic Officer Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on:

1. May Academic Update on Student Performance and Programs
2. College Completion Team Report on the Class of 2025 & 2026
3. Special Education Services concerning specific student(s)

I. Chief Talent Officer Update, Discussion, and Possible Action on:

1. May Talent Report
2. Concerning specific personnel issues (Executive Session)

J. Chief Operations Officer, Discussion, and Possible Action on:

1. Enrollment Update
2. Statement of Activities as of 4.31.26
3. Final Budget Amendment FY26
4. Budget Adoption for FY27
5. Pay Scale Adoption for FY27
6. Concerning specific personnel issues (Executive Session)

K. Closed Session: The Board may adjourn into Closed Session on any item listed above or below as
      appropriate to that item pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.

1.     Discussion on any agenda items regarding personnel, real estate, or legal matters of the school.

L. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Action, if any, on Items Discussed in Closed Session.

M. Adjourn

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In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act (Subchapters D and E of Ch. 551, Tex. Gov’t Code), the Board may enter a closed meeting to deliberate any subject authorized by Subchapter D that is listed on the Agenda for this meeting. 

Any final action, decision, or vote on a subject deliberated in a closed meeting will be taken in an open meeting held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

This notice was posted and certified at 5:30pm on 5/22/2026 on behalf of the board by:

Matthew Abbott

Superintendent

Wayside Schools