November 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call/Establish a Quorum

3. Invocation

4. Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag

5. BISD Student and Staff Recognition

6. Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board - Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)

7. Items for Information/Reports

7.A. Superintendent's Report

7.A.1. The next Regular School Board meeting is scheduled for December 14, 2026.

7.A.2. Required Annual Team of Eight and  EISO Board Member Training.  

7.A.3. Attendance Report

7.A.4. Monthly Supplemental Pay Report

7.A.5. Review Superintendent Evaluation Documents.

7.A.6. Other District Information

7.A.6.a. Jacob Scott - BHS Theatre Program promotion of One Act Play and how the board can assist in getting a statewide recognition title from the TxETA  

7.A.6.b. Report on Board Building and Grounds Committee Meeting held on September 29, 2026.

7.A.6.c. Report on Board Transportation Committee Meeting held on October 8, 2026.

7.A.6.d. Secondary Food Service Serving Line was set to be installed on November 2nd.  An update will be provided at the meeting.

7.A.6.e. Review of BISD Behavioral Threat Assessment Procedures.

7.B. Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports

7.B.1. Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson

7.B.1.a. Tax Collection Report

7.B.1.b. Budget Report

7.B.1.c. Monthly Check Register Report

7.B.1.d. Report on Enhanced Teacher Incentive Allotment

7.B.2. Administrator/Director Reports

7.B.2.a. Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley

7.B.2.b. Junior High Principal Report by Ms. Dawn Cornutt

7.B.2.c. High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis

7.B.2.d. Athletic Director Report by Coach Bryan Gayoso and Coach Nathan Riggan

7.B.2.e. Maintenance Director Report

8. Items for Action/Discussion

8.A. Discussion and possible action to canvass the results of the November 3, 2026, BISD SMD 4 election.

8.B. Presentation of Certificate of Election

8.C. Administration of the Statement of Officer

8.D. Administration of the "Oath of Office"

8.E. Discussion and possible action to approve the reorganization of the Ballinger Independent School District Board of Trustees.

8.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the reorganization of the Ballinger ISD Standing Committees as presented by the President of the Board.

8.G. Discussion and possible action to approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm.

8.H. Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Cisco College to provide dual credit courses for our students.

8.I. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Tax Roll as requested by the Runnels County Tax Assessor Collector.

8.J. Discussion and possible action to approve resolutions designating the Ballinger ISD nonworking days for the 2026-27 school year.

8.K. Discussion and possible action to approve Mr. Toby Virden as Ballinger ISD Public Information Officer (PIO) during emergencies as determined by the superintendent.

8.L. Discussion and possible action to approve the documents and training to be used for the 2026-27 Superintendent Evaluation.

8.M. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of an activity bus or to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the purchase of an activity bus following the purchasing guidelines and using a purchasing coop. The Operating Fund will cover $125,000 of the purchase with the remainder coming from Fund Balance.

8.N. Discussion and possible action to approve a quote to resurface the track or to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the vendor following the purchasing guidelines and using a purchasing coop.  The expense will exceed $25,000 and will come out of fund balance. 

9. Executive Session:  The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees may go into Executive Session as authorized by Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.  

9.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student. 

9.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

9.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security

9.D. Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent

10. Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.  

11. Official Adjournment