February 24, 2025 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. Student of the Month: BES - Lillian Gomez, BMS - Piper Russell, BHS - Landry Meyer

5.B. Staff of the Month: Vance Loggins

5.C. Teacher of the Month: Teresa Hawkins

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. Review the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2023-2024

8. INFORMATION

8.A. Linebarger Attorney Carrie Pickering presents Blanco ISD with Tax Sales Excess Proceeds in the amount of $12,721.52

8.B. Update on School Resource Officer program

8.C. Review BISD Budget and Legislative impact

9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

9.A. Review and discuss Bond 2025 preparations

10. CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on January 23, 2025

10.B. Financial Report

10.C. Approve minutes of Special meeting on February 13, 2025

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Consider approval of dedication of the Baseball Field

11.B. Consider certification of unopposed candidates for BISD Board of Trustees Place 5, Place 6 and Place 7 and the cancelation of the May 3, 2025 Trustee Election for Places 5, 6 and 7.

11.C. Consider approval of 2025-2026 BISD School Calendar

11.D. Consider approval of TASB Policy Update 124 affecting LOCAL policies: CAA; Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives, CDA; Other Revenues, Investments, CY; Intellectual Property, DH; Employees Standards of Conduct, EHB; Curriculum Design, EHBB; Special Programs, Gifted and Talented Students, FFG; Student Welfare, GKA; Community Relations, Conduct on School Premises

11.E. Consider approval of Resolution regarding employee pay during a weather emergency

11.F. Consider approval of Large Cumulative purchases for the 2024-2025 school year

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: Assistant Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Technology, Director of Special Education, Athletic Director, Principals, Assistant Principals d) Personnel Needs 

13. OPEN SESSION

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

14. ADJOURN