February 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

A. CALL TO ORDER

B. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS
Announcement by the President that a quorum is present, the meeting has been duly called and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

C. CLOSED SESSION as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

C.1. Personnel (§551.074)
Appointments, Discipline, Dismissals, Duties, Employment, Evaluations, Extensions, Leaves of Absence, Non-Renewals and Proposals for Non-Renewals, Renewals, Reassignments, Resignations, Retirements, Settlements and Request for Sanctions of Teacher Certificate for Abandonment of Contract.

C.2. Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property (§551.072)

C.3. Consultation with Board Attorney (§551.071)
A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except: (1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

C.4. Deliberation Regarding District Security Systems and Security Personnel (§551.076)

D. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION – 7:00 p.m.

E. INTRODUCTION OF MEETING [Jennifer Martin, Watauga Elementary School Principal]

E.1. Pledges of Allegiance: Victoria Mendoza, Watauga Elementary School

E.2. Student Expression: Cameron Criss, Watauga Elementary School

F. AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS [Megan Overman, Chief Communications Officer]

F.1. Business Partner Recognition: Center Point Church

F.2. 2026 Texas All-State Musicians

F.3. University Interscholastic League State Spirit Competition - Birdville High School Cheer Team

G. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE 2024-25 ANNUAL REPORT (INCLUDING THE TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT) [Dr. Elizabeth Clark, Associate Superintendent]

H. PUBLIC COMMENTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
Any person wishing to address the Board of Trustees during regularly scheduled Board meetings must sign up in accordance with District policy BED (LOCAL).

H.1. General Topics

H.2. Current Agenda Topics

I. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

I.1. Strategic Plan for Teacher Certification [Dr. Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent]

I.2. Texas Association of School Boards Proposed Policy Update 126, Affecting Local Policies Listed (Second Reading) [Dr. Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent]

• BE (LOCAL) Board Meetings [replace]
• BED (LOCAL) Board Meetings: Public Participation [replace]
• CJ (LOCAL) Contracted Services [replace]
• CJA (LOCAL) Contracted Services: Background Checks and Required Reporting [replace]
• CLE (LOCAL) Building, Grounds, and Equipment Management: Required Displays [replace]
• CQB (LOCAL) Technology Resources: Cybersecurity [replace]
• CQD (LOCAL) Technology Resources: Artificial Intelligence [add]
• CSA (LOCAL) Facility Standards: Safety and Security [replace]
• CV (LOCAL) Facilities Construction [replace]
• DBD (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Conflict of Interest [replace]
• DEC (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences [replace]
• DFBB (LOCAL) Term Contracts: Nonrenewal [replace]
• DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct [replace]
• EEP (LOCAL) Instructional Arrangements: Lesson Plans [add]
• EFA (LOCAL) Instructional Resources: Instructional Materials [replace]
• EHBAF (LOCAL) Special Education: Video/Audio Monitoring [replace]
• EIA (LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Grading/Progress Reports to Parents [replace]
• FA (LOCAL) Parent Rights and Responsibilities [add]
• FEF (LOCAL) Attendance: Released Time [add]
• FFAC (LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment [replace]
• FFB (LOCAL) Student Welfare: Crisis Intervention [replace]
• FFF (LOCAL) Student Welfare: Student Safety [replace]
• FFG (LOCAL) Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect [replace]
• FO (LOCAL) Student Discipline [replace]
• GKA (LOCAL) Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises [replace]

I.3. Birdville ISD Proposed Local Policy Update Affecting Local Policies Listed (Second Reading) [Dr. Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent]

• DBA (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records [replace]
• DGBA (LOCAL) Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievance [replace]
• DK (LOCAL) Assignment and Schedules [replace]
• FDA (LOCAL) Admissions: Interdistrict Transfers [replace]
• FNG (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances [replace]
• GF (LOCAL) Public Complaints [replace]

J. SEPARATE ACTION ITEMS

J.1. Consider Personnel Items as Discussed in Closed Session

J.2. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose the Nonrenewal of a Teacher Term Contract [Dr. Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent]

J.3. Consider Application for Delayed Implementation Plan for Teacher Certification [Dr. Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent]

J.4. Consider the 2026-27 Instructional Calendar [Dr. Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent]

K. CONSENT ITEMS
(All items listed under this subheading will be adopted with one motion unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda by a trustee for discussion.)

K.1. General

K.1.a. Consider Board Meeting Minutes:

K.1.a.1) January 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting

K.1.a.2) February 9, 2026, Special Board Meeting

K.2. Business

K.2.a. Consider Approval of Proposed Instructional Resources: Library Materials

K.2.b. Consider Budget Amendment for Functional Coding Changes — General Fund

K.2.c. Consider Acceptance of Donations:

K.2.c.1) North Ridge Elementary School PTA to North Ridge Elementary School, Value $26,576

K.2.c.2) Haltom Area Band Friends to Watauga Middle School, Value $5,000

K.2.d. Consider Acceptance of the Work and Authorization for Final Payment:

K.2.d.1) Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. (Birdville High School Courtyard Project)

K.2.d.2) Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. (Replacement of Smith Elementary School)

K.2.e. Consider Other Expenditures:

K.2.e.1) College Board Advanced Placement^® Tests, Sole Source

K.2.e.2) Kentucky Trailer for Purchase of Richland High School Band Trailer, RFCSP 013-26

K.2.e.3) Multiple Vendors (Electrical Supplies), RFCSP 009-26

L. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS TO THE BOARD

L.1. Bills Paid for January 2026 [Accounting Department]

L.2. CH (LOCAL) Exception Report [Purchasing Department]

L.3. Financial Reports as of December 31, 2025 [Finance Department]

L.4. Financial Reports as of January 31, 2026 [Finance Department]

M. CLOSED SESSION as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.

M.1. Conduct Level III Hearing — Employee Grievances (Personnel Matters; §551.074, Complaints Against Employee; §551.082)

M.2. Consultation with Board Attorney Regarding Level III Employee Grievance (§551.071; §551.082)

N. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION

O. CONSIDER ACTION ON LEVEL III GRIEVANCE HEARING

P. FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS

P.1. Regular Meeting, Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m., Administration Building (see posted agenda for details)

Q. ADJOURN