August 29, 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. Recognition of Dr. Poenitzsch for being named as a State Finalist for the 2024 Superintendent of the Year Award

6. Reports and Discussion Items

6.A. GOAL 1: LEARNING -Report from Ms. Jones, Chief Academic Officer

6.A.1. Presentation of preliminary accountability rating projections from 2023-2024

6.B. GOAL 2: LEADERSHIP

6.B.1. Financial Report by Dennis Jurek, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations

6.B.1.a. Presentation of Finance Options for repairs and renovations at the BHS Softball Complex.

6.B.2. Capital Improvement & Safety Updates presented by Dr. Coopersmith, Director of Administrative Operations

6.B.2.a. Review and acknowledgment of the blended model for security personnel at the BISD Learning Center and Spicer Campuses. 

6.B.3. Leadership Vision & Action Overview and Update- Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent

6.C. GOAL 3: CULTURE- Report from Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent

6.C.1. Presentation of summative Exit, Entry, & Stay Data

6.D. GOAL 4: COMMUNITY- Report by Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Superintendent

7. Consent Agenda Items

7.A. Approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on July 25, 2024

7.B. Approve Minutes from the Special Board Meeting on August 19, 2024

7.C. Approve minutes from the Agenda Review Meeting on August 19, 2024

7.D. Approve Budget Amendments and Donations

8. Action Items

8.A. Consider action on Defeasance Resolution for 2024-2025

8.B. Consider action on the Maintenance & Operations Budget for 2024-2025

8.C. Consider action on the Interest & Sinking Budget for 2024-2025

8.D. Consider action on the Food Service Budget for 2024-2025

8.E. Consider action on the proposed tax rates for BISD for 2024-2025

8.F. Consider action on Certified Appraisal Roll for 2024-2025

8.G. Consider action to approve the BISD Resolution of Investment Policy and Investment Strategies.

8.H. Consider action on PCAT Insurance Interlocal Agreement and 3 Year Interlocal Addendum

8.I. Consider action on bids and related actions for replacement of the Learning Center roof. 

8.J. Consider action to establish a "Do Not Exceed" budget for repairs and renovations at the BHS Softball complex. 

8.K. Consider action on resolution to reimburse Maintenance Tax Notes or Time Warrants for expenditures related to the repair and renovation of the BHS Softball Complex.

8.L. Consider action on self-certification and designation of superintendent's purchasing authority. 

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. To deliberate regarding security devices or security audit, (551.076)

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

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

10. Reconvene Open Session

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

11. Board Report

11.A. Report on presence and input given on behalf of BISD at recent meeting for the Austin County Appraisal District. 

12. Adjourn