January 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Open Forum/Public Comments

5. Presentations/Recognitions

5.A. Campus Spotight: West End Elementary

5.B. BISD Board Appreciation Month

5.C. Recognition of Tyler Okonski for winning first place for her Rodeo Art.

6. Reports and Discussion Items

6.A. GOAL 1: LEARNING- Develop and attain local standards for high levels of integrated learning. 

6.B. GOAL 2: LEADERSHIP-Foster a connected, collaborative, and strategic approach for the continous improvement of the District. 

6.B.1. Report on Finances & Operational Departments

6.B.2. Capital Improvement Update 

6.B.3. Report on BISD Vision & Strategic Plan, the BISD Learning Center, and Long-Range Facilities Plans

6.C. GOAL 3: CULTURE- Create a culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional individuals to be part of our district and community. 

6.D. GOAL 4: COMMUNITY- Cultivate connections in our schools and community to ensure all feel safe, valued, and engaged in meaningful ways. 

7. Consent Agenda Items

7.A. Approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on December 18, 2023

7.B. Approve minutes from the Agenda Review Meeting on January 22, 2024

7.C. Approve Budget Amendments and Donations

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

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
 

8. Action Items

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. 

8.B. Consider action on 2024-2025 BISD Academic Calendar and General Waiver for 2100 minutes for the 2024-2025 school year.

8.C. Consider action to approve employee pay resolution during school closure on January 16, 2024.

8.D. Consider action to adopt GKG (Local) Policy related to Community Relations- School Volunteer Program 

8.E. Consider action on Resolution of the Board to Employee or Accept as Volunteers Chaplains in accordance with Senate Bill 763

8.F. Consider action on pursuing annexation of BISD School Properties to the City of Bellville.

8.G. Consider action on establishing a procurement method for replacement of the chiller at O'Bryant Primary

8.H. Consider action to select a procurement method for replacement of the roof on the BISD Administration Building. 

8.I. Consider action on purchase for OBP Roof Replacement

8.J. Consider action on bid to transition to LED Lighting district-wide

8.K. Consider action on Order of Election for the Bellville ISD School Board Election on May 4, 2024

8.L. Consider action on Notice of General Election for the Bellville ISD School Board Election on May 4, 2024

8.M. Consider Recommendation to Approve Joint Election Agreement with Austin County for the May 4, 2024 Election

9. Executive Session

9.A. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (551.074)

9.B. For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. (551.072)

9.C. Consultation with attorney on matters as permitted under section (551.071)

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)

10. Reconvene Open Session

10.A. The Board will take action on items from Closed Session as needed.

10.A.1. Consider amendment of the Superintendent's contract and related actions. (551.074)

11. Discussion Item: Board Report

12. Adjourn