December 18, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. OPENING

1.A. Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of Quorum

1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag 

2. BISD VISION 

2.A. Blanco ISD inspires excellence and empowers all for success

3. BISD MISSION

3.A. In collaboration with our community, Blanco ISD cultivates open communication and individual growth.  We maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.  We provide challenging, innovative, and inclusive learning experiences.  We empower students to reach their full potential, exemplify our community values and prepare for life-long success.

4. SOCIAL CONTRACT

4.A. The Board will:
1.  Operate with Respect for each Other and Our Role
2.  Promote Transparency, Honesty and Collaboration
3.  Practice open-minded listening and commit to unity behind decisions
4.  Assume Positive and Noble Intentions
5.  Serve as District Ambassadors

5. RECOGNITIONS

5.A. Introduce Culture Coins

5.B. Campus Student of the Month

5.C. Teacher and Staff member of the Month

6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Individuals wishing to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the designated individual before the meeting is called to order and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  

6.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting.

6.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting.

7. PUBLIC HEARING

7.A. Discuss the District's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report

8. INFORMATION

8.A. Public Notice of Federal Grant awards

8.B. BISD Bond projects update; Eric Bumgartner, LPA Architect

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on November 14, 2023

9.B. Financial Report

10. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

10.A. Vision Culture Coins

10.B. Reminder:  Early release and Winter Break

10.C. Mid-year payment: Friday, December 15

10.D. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument

10.E. Discuss Policy Update 122

10.F. School calendar for 2024-2025

10.G. TASB Governance Camp; Galveston, Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2024

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Consider approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Field House 2022 bond project.

11.B. Consider approval of the submission of the adjusted 2023 Appraisal Roll as certified by Blanco, Kendall and Hays County Appraisal Districts

11.C. Consider approval of Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates, P.C. to audit the district for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024

11.D. Consider approval of resolution regarding emergency purchases

11.E. Consider approval of contract with GCI Remediation Ltd, to perform remediation services for BISD.

12. EXECUTIVE SESSION

12.A. Pursuant to Section 551.074, PERSONNEL, a) Resignations/Retirements, b) Employment of Probationary Contract Employees, c) Employment of Term Contract Employees, d) Personnel Needs 

13. OPEN SESSION

13.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

14. ADJOURN