August 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order, Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance

2. Recognitions

2.A. Student Pledges - Joe M. Pirtle Elementary School

2.B. Student Showcase - Mile Markers of Success: National Competitors Q&A

2.C. Belton High School Theatre Award of Distinction

2.D. New Administrator Introductions

2.E. Department Showcase - Teaching & Learning

2.F. Community Partner Recognition - University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

3. Public Comments Regarding Items on the Agenda

4. Action Items

4.A. Public Hearing Regarding 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate

4.A.1. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Adoption of the Budget for Accelerated Instruction for the 2025-2026 School Year

4.A.2. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Adoption of the Budget for the 2025-2026 School Year

4.A.3. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Resolutions Adopting the Tax Rate for the 2025-2026 School Year

4.B. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Adoption of the 2025-2026 Campus Objectives 

4.C. Consider, Discuss, and Take Appropriate Action Regarding Naming a Delegate and Alternate to the 2025 TASB Delegate Assembly

4.D. Consider, Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding the Purchase of Real Property (Old Waco Rd, Temple TX)

4.E. Consider, Discuss and Take Appropriate Action Regarding a Resolution on the Establishment of a School Library Advisory Council

5. Reports

5.A. Academic Progress Report 

5.B. 2022 Bond Projects Report 

5.C. Board Committee Reports

5.C.1. Budget Committee

5.C.2. Facilities Committee

5.C.3. Policy Committee

5.D. Superintendent's Report

5.E. Board Highlights

6. Consent Agenda: Consider and Take Appropriate Action

6.A. Minutes of Previous Meetings:

6.A.1. July 21, 2025 - Workshop Minutes

6.A.2. July 21, 2025 - Regular Minutes

6.A.3. July 28, 2025 - Special Meeting

6.B. Unaudited Financial Report for the Month Ending July 31, 2025

6.C. Budget Amendment #11 for 2024-2025

6.D. Expenditures over $50,000

6.D.1. Renewal of Integrated Systems for Skyward Hosting 

6.D.2. Renewal Nearpod - Tech Apps TEKS Instructional Resource

6.D.3. Renewal Freckle Math/Reading - Supplementary Instructional Resource

6.D.4. Renewal STAR Literacy and Math Universal Screener Assessments

6.D.5. Texas Equipment Solutions for HVAC Unit Replacements (Various Campuses)

6.E. Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Armed Services YMCA Killeen for Before and After-School Daycare

6.F. Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with YMCA of Central Texas for After-School Daycare at Belton Early Childhood School

6.G. Resolution Regarding Designation of 2026 Non-Business Days for the Texas Public Information Act

6.H. Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)

6.I. Approval of Resolution Regarding CDA(LOCAL) - Other Revenues: Investments

6.J. Policy Update 124 - 2nd Reading

6.J.1. CDA(LOCAL) Other Revenues: Investments

6.K. Policy Update 125 - 2nd Reading

6.K.1. BDAA(LOCAL) - Officers and Officials Duties and Requirements

6.K.2. BDF(LOCAL) - ADD - Board Internal Organization-Advisory Committees

6.L. District Local Policy Update - 2nd Reading

6.L.1. EFB(LOCAL) - Library Materials

6.L.2. FNCE(LOCAL) - Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices

6.L.3. FD(LOCAL) - Admissions

7. Public Comments Regarding Non-Agenda Items

8. Closed Session (Texas Government Code, Subchapters D and E)

8.A. Student Disciplinary Matter - Texas Government Code, Section 551.082

8.B. Personnel - Texas Government Code, Section 551.074

8.B.1. Consider Superintendent Recommendation Regarding Termination of Pietro Giustino, Term Contract Employee

8.C. Consultation with Attorney - Texas Government Code, Section 551.071

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

10. Action Item:

10.A. Termination of Pietro Giustino, Term Contract Employee

11. Adjourn