March 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing Followed by a Regular Board Meeting

I. Public Hearing

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Presentation of the TAPR Report

I.C. Public Comment on the Report

I.D. Adjorn

II. Routine Business

II.A. Call to Order

II.B. Invocation

II.C. Pledge of Allegiance

II.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.

II.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.

III. Public Forum

III.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.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. BCE UIL Students & Sponsors 

V. Consent Action Items

V.A. Approve Minutes of the February 25 and March 16 Board Meetings

V.B. Tax Collection Report

V.C. Cash Investment Report

V.D. Financial Report

V.E. Paid Invoices

V.F. Budget Amendments

V.G. Donation

V.H. Surplus

VI. Discussion Items — Informational 

VI.A. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation Update

VI.B. Construction Update- Middle School

VI.C. First Reading of additions/revisions/deletions of local policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on February 11, 2026, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service.

VI.D. Annual Review of Investment Policy CDA (Local)

VI.E. Overview of the 18+ Program

VII. Board Consideration — Action Items

VII.A. Consideration and approval authorizing the Superintendent to enter into Binding Employment Contracts as Board Designee beginning March 26, 2026.

VII.B. Consideration and approval of tuition and fees for the 2026–2027 Prekindergarten Program.

VII.C. Consideration and approval of Keri Michutka, CPA, as the auditor for the district’s annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.

VII.D. Consider and take possible action regarding the presentation of the SB 546 School Bus Seat Belt Compliance Report and determination of whether the District’s budget permits retrofitting buses with three-point seat belts.

VII.E. Consideration and approval of 2026-2027 TEKS Certification Survey Ratification

VIII. Department Updates

VIII.A. Human Resources 

VIII.B. Special Programs

VIII.C. Technology

VIII.D. Communications

VIII.E. Food Service

VIII.F. Police Department

VIII.G. Service Center

VIII.H. Athletics

VIII.I. CTE, College, and Career

IX. Superintendent's Report

IX.A. Enrollment/ADA%

IX.B. Upcoming Events

X. Closed Session 

X.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.

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

XII. Adjourn