January 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Agenda Review
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                                        1. Call to order                 
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                                        2. Invocation                 
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                                        3. Pledge of Allegiance                 
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                                        4. Open Forum/Public Comments                 
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                                        5. Presentations/Recognitions                 
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                                        5.A. Campus Spotight: West End Elementary                 
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                                        5.B. BISD Board Appreciation Month                 
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                                        5.C. Recognition of Tyler Okonski for winning first place for her Rodeo Art.                 
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                                        6. Reports and Discussion Items                 
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                                        6.A. GOAL 1: LEARNING- Develop and attain local standards for high levels of integrated learning.                  
                    
        Presenter: 
Ms. Natalie Jones, Chief Academic Officer     
                            
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                                        6.B. GOAL 2: LEADERSHIP-Foster a connected, collaborative, and strategic approach for the continous improvement of the District.                  
                                            
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                                        6.B.1. Report on Finances & Operational Departments                 
                    
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Mr. Dennis Jurek, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations     
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                                        6.B.2. Capital Improvement Update                  
                    
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Dr. Coopersmith, Director of Administrative Operations     
                            
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                                        6.B.3. Report on BISD Vision & Strategic Plan, the BISD Learning Center, and Long-Range Facilities Plans                 
                    
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Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.C. GOAL 3: CULTURE- Create a culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional individuals to be part of our district and community.                  
                    
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Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent     
                            
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                                        6.D. GOAL 4: COMMUNITY- Cultivate connections in our schools and community to ensure all feel safe, valued, and engaged in meaningful ways.                  
                    
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Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent     
                            
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                                        7. Consent Agenda Items                 
                                            
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                                        7.A. Approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on December 18, 2023                 
                                            
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                                        7.B. Approve minutes from the Agenda Review Meeting on January 22, 2024                 
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                                        7.C. Approve Budget Amendments and Donations                 
                                            
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                                        7.D. Approve TASB Policy Update 121 related to local policies:  
                                            CFB(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - INVENTORIES CLB(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - MAINTENANCE, CRF(LOCAL): INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT - UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, CVA(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION - COMPETITIVE BIDDING, CVB(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION - COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS DEA(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - COMPENSATION PLAN, FD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS, FFI(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM BULLYING 
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                                        7.E. Consider action on TASB Policy Update 122 related to policies:  
                                            CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS, EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS, EHBCA(LOCAL): COMPENSATORY SERVICES AND INTENSIVE PROGRAMS - ACCELERATED INSTRUCTION, FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE, FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT, FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION, FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS 
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                                        8. Action Items                 
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                                        8.A. Approve receipt of the $200,000 grant from the Moody Foundation and related actions including amendments to the Statement of Work with SoftChoice and budget for completion and implementation of the BISD Learner Portfolio.                  
                                            
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                                        8.B. Consider action on 2024-2025 BISD Academic Calendar and General Waiver for 2100 minutes for the 2024-2025 school year.                 
                                            
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                                        8.C. Consider action to approve employee pay resolution during school closure on January 16, 2024.                 
                                            
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                                        8.D. Consider action to adopt GKG (Local) Policy related to Community Relations- School Volunteer Program                  
                                            
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                                        8.E. Consider action on Resolution of the Board to Employee or Accept as Volunteers Chaplains in accordance with Senate Bill 763                 
                                            
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                                        8.F. Consider action on pursuing annexation of BISD School Properties to the City of Bellville.                 
                                            
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                                        8.G. Consider action on establishing a procurement method for replacement of the chiller at O'Bryant Primary                 
                                            
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                                        8.H. Consider action to select a procurement method for replacement of the roof on the BISD Administration Building.                  
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                                        8.I. Consider action on purchase for OBP Roof Replacement                 
                                            
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                                        8.J. Consider action on bid to transition to LED Lighting district-wide                 
                                            
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                                        8.K. Consider action on Order of Election for the Bellville ISD School Board Election on May 4, 2024                 
                                            
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                                        8.L. Consider action on Notice of General Election for the Bellville ISD School Board Election on May 4, 2024                 
                                            
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                                        8.M. Consider Recommendation to Approve Joint Election Agreement with Austin County for the May 4, 2024 Election                 
                                            
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                                        9. Executive Session                 
                                            
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                                        9.A. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (551.074)                 
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                                        9.B. For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. (551.072)                 
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                                        9.C. Consultation with attorney on matters as permitted under section (551.071)                 
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                                        9.D. Conduct the formative annual evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools and consider action on amendment on said contract and related actions. (551.074)                 
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                                        10. Reconvene Open Session                 
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                                        10.A. The Board will take action on items from Closed Session as needed.                 
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                                        10.A.1. Consider amendment of the Superintendent's contract and related actions. (551.074)                 
                                            
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                                        11. Discussion Item: Board Report                 
                                            
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                                        12. Adjourn                 
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