January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Routine Business

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Invocation

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance

I.D. Our Mission- The district will ensure each student receives an exceptional educational experience and is provided high-quality resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive personally and professionally.

I.E. If, during the course of the meeting, the Board determines that discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will convene a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D or E, or Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Prior to convening the closed meeting, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act that authorize the closed meeting. Discussion in closed session will be limited to those items listed on the agenda and authorized for discussion in closed session under the Act. All final votes, actions, and decisions will be taken in open session.

II. Public Forum

II.A. At regular meetings the Board shall hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Each speaker recognized shall limit the presentation to three minutes. If an issue mentioned is listed on this agenda, the Board will defer discussion of the issue until the appropriate time during the meeting. When referring to specific District employees, with the exception of the Superintendent & Board Members, please use the person’s title only, not their name. Statements made during public comment are the opinions of the speaker and not necessarily those of the Board or District staff. During public comment please refrain from yelling, using profanity, interrupting other speakers, making personal attacks on District employees, or engaging in other uncivil conduct. Speakers can be held liable for their statements.

III. Recognitions

III.A. School Board Appreciation Month

IV. Consent Action Items

IV.A. Approve Minutes of the December 15 Board Meeting

IV.B. Tax Collection Report

IV.C. Cash Investment Report

IV.D. Financial Report

IV.E. Paid Invoices

IV.F. Budget Amendment(s)

IV.G. Utilities

V. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation 

VI. Construction 

VII. Finance

VII.A. Action Item

VII.A.1. Board Approved Donations

VIII. Policies

VIII.A. Informational Item

VIII.A.1. Orange County Appraisal District Election Results

VIII.B. Action Items

VIII.B.1. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution Regarding SB 11 Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or other Religious Text

VIII.B.2. Consideration and possible approval of Region 5 ESC Contracted Services Agreement

VIII.B.3. Order Trustee Election & Resolution Ordering Election

IX. Department Updates to the Board 

IX.A. Human Resources 

IX.B. Special Programs

IX.C. Technology

IX.D. Communications

IX.E. Food Service

IX.F. Police Department

IX.G. Service Center

IX.H. Athletics

IX.I. CTE, College, and Career

X. Superintendent's Report

X.A. Enrollment/ADA%

X.B. Upcoming Events

XI. Closed Session 

XI.A. The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will convene in Closed Session to discuss matters concerning the following: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session for action, if any, to be taken on items discussed in closed session.

XII. Reconvene for Any Action Relative To Items Considered During Closed Session

XIII. Adjourn