The contract between Providence Treatment Center Non-Public Day School and BHISD is to provide direct services to students that require extensive training in behavioral strategies, a differentiated system for academic learning, and a program to meet unique sensory needs of eligible students with disabilities that reside in the Barbers Hill ISD.  Providence Treatment center is TEA approved.

This ESY agreement period is June 9, 2026, through August 5, 2027.

The contracts for Providence Treatment Center are up for renewal for the 2026–2027 school year.  The contracts between Providence Treatment Center Non-public Day School and Barbers Hill ISd are to provide direct services to students that require extensive training in behavioral strategies, a differentiated system for academic learning and a program to meet unique sensory needs.  Providence Treatment Center is TEA approved.

This agreement period is August 17, 2026, through June 2, 2027.

The district's monthly financial report is attached for your review.

School Board policy EHBJ (legal) states:

"With the approval of the board, a district may offer, without modifications, any state-approved innovative course."

With approval, we would like to add the following innovative courses to our high school course listing:

For our Dual Credit Process Technology program, we request:

Introduction to Instrumentation & Electrical	N1303900
Practicum in Energy	N1303910

For our Health Science program, we request:

Clinical Ethics

N1302121

 

Mrs. Sandy Sullivan has requested to donate a livestock trailer valued at $16,000 with the condition that it be used for BHISD agriculture program students.  Policy CDC (Local) delegates to the Superintendent the authority to accept unsolicited gifts on behalf of the District.  However, any gift that the potential donor has expressly made conditional upon the District’s use for a specified purpose, or any gift of real property, shall require Board approval.

Should the Board accept this donation any items purchased with these funds become the sole property of the District.

I recommend the Board accept the cash donation from Sandy Sullivan.

The legal services agreement with the law firm of Leon Alcala, PLLC is for no retainer legal services as a benefit of the Texas Association of Community Schools membership.  Other services include no fee for "Question Calls" and three hours of training customized for the client’s needs upon request.

In regard to House Bill 546 School Bus Seat Belt requirements, we recommend that we continue monitoring because the evidence is not clear that it's what's in our students' best interests.

Plan for Professional Development and the Teacher Preparation Days - Please find attached the Professional Development and Teacher Preparation Days Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Developed and revised through the contributions of administrative staff and the DEIC (District Educational Improvement Council), this plan aims to provide maximum flexibility for district-wide and individual campus planning of professional development support.
 

Additional Information and/or Back-Up:

As part of the Barbers Hill ISD Higher Education Center Project, cre8 recommends acceptance of the GMP for this project.

The subcontractor pricing for the Barbers Hill ISD Higher Education Center - Steel, Foundation & Underground Utilities Package was received on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the offices of Purcell Construction. This project consists of the structural steel (excluding erection), concrete slab and foundation and the underslab utilities. Purcell Construction has completed the evaluation of the subcontractor pricing and the overall scope of the project work.

The breakdown of the GMP pricing and soft costs is below:

HEC-Steel, Foundation & Underground Utilities Package:          $ 4,021,869.00
CM at Risk General Conditions at 6.41%:                                      $ 171,734.00
CM at Risk Fee at 3%                                                                       $ 83,872.00

Guaranteed Maximum Price:                                                       $ 4,277,475.00

Total Soft Costs                                                                              $ 427,747.00

TOTAL COSTS, GMP + SOFT COSTS                                       $ 4,705,222.00
 

Additional Information and/or Back-Up:

The District is requesting approval to contract with Fuel Control Solutions to remove three underground fuel storage tanks installed in 1981 at the original transportation center. These tanks are no longer needed following the installation of above-ground fuel tanks in 2023 that fully support current operations.

Removal of the underground tanks will eliminate ongoing regulatory requirements from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), reduce environmental risk associated with aging infrastructure, and prevent future maintenance or remediation costs.

This purchase will be made using BuyBoard Contract# 772-25 Fueling Systems and Equipment from Fuel Control Solutions. This purchase is made in accordance with Texas Education Code §44.031 and the BuyBoard purchasing contract.

The breakdown of pricing is below:

Removal of 3 Underground Storage Tanks:                                 $132,650
Estimated Soft Cost allowances:                                                    17,000
Total Costs:                                                                                   $149,650

The attached resolution authorizes the granting of an easement to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for installation, operation, and maintenance of electric distribution and related communication facilities on district property located at the corner of FM 1409 and Gill Parkway extending east to FM 565.

The resolution authorizes the Superintendent, or designee, to make non-substantive changes to the easement document as necessary to finalize the transaction, consistent with this resolution and finds that the granting of the easement supports a public purpose and provides adequate consideration and benefit to the District, including access to and provision of utility infrastructure.

The Office of the State Auditor recommends that school board trustees document compliance with state conflict of interest laws at each meeting where a proposed agreement under Chapter 313 of the Tax Code is considered. The District’s counsel recommends that each trustee review the District’s conflict of interest policies prior to acting on an agreement for a value limitation agreement. There are seven existing 313 agreements that require amendments on the agenda for this meeting. District Counsel recommends that each trustee review the District’s Conflict of Interest policy and initial the acknowledgment form indicating that the trustee has reviewed the policy, and whether or not a conflict exists.

Enterprise Products Operating LLC has requested an amendment to its existing value limitation agreement entered under Chapter 313 of the Tax Code. The agreement was entered into to be effective December 12, 2022. The amendment modifies Exhibits 1, 3, and 4 of the Agreement to reflect the Reinvestment Zone Resolution approved  by the Board on January 26, 2026, the proposed project description and the description and location of qualified property.

We are requesting the following new positions for 2026-27 in response to growth and programming needs:
 

Campus/Department	Position
Elementary School South	1 - Music Teacher
Elementary School North	1 - Life Skills Aide
High School	1 - Engineering Teacher 1 - Life Skills Aide 1 - Behavior Aide

Under State Board of Education Rule, completing required continuing education each year of service is a basic obligation and expectation of any sitting board member. As Board President, I am required to announce the name of each member who has completed, exceeded or is deficient of the required continuing education.  The requirements for training are measured as of the first anniversary of the date of the trustee’s election or appointment or two-year anniversary of his or her previous training, as applicable.

There are eight training areas for board member continuing education:
1. Local District Orientation
2. Orientation to the Texas Education Code
3. Post-Legislative Update to the Texas Education Code
4. Team Building
5. Additional Continuing Education
6. Evaluating Student Academic Performance and Setting Goals
7. Identifying and Reporting Abuse, Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children
8. School Safety

All BHISD Board of Trustees have completed and exceeded all of their requirements.