The December 2025 Financial Report is attached for your review.

The Mont Belvieu Chamber of Commerce has requested to make a $25,000 cash donation with the condition that it be used for students that have been identified by the District Social Worker.  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 the Mont Belvieu Chamber of Commerce.
 

Staff Development - The District Educational Improvement Council (DEIC) reviewed proposed staff development offerings for the upcoming summer. These offerings, both recommended and required, are attached. DEIC members are tasked with disseminating this information to their respective campuses and returning with recommendations for approved offerings at the next DEIC meeting. A comprehensive list of offerings and associated dates will be available in March.
 

Attached please find the proposed budget timeline for 2026-2027.

In the Human Resources Department, much of the month of January is devoted to analysis and evaluation.  The following items have been completed or are underway:

1.  TASB Salary Study:  Results of the 2025-2026 TASB salary survey are now available.  An analysis will be conducted to help ensure that BHISD wages paid for each position are in alignment with surrounding districts so that we remain comparable and competitive.

2.  Staffing Update: Becky McManus and I will be meeting to evaluate enrollment projections and subsequent growth positions.  We will share with all of the principals and discuss additional staffing needs for next year.  Initial requests will be made in February.  We will make a supplemental staffing request in April (if needed) after we have evaluated course selections at the middle schools and high schools with regard to electives and endorsements under House Bill 5.  We will also meet with Directors and Asst. Superintendents to evaluate any additional staffing needs in each department.

3.  Calendar Options:  The 2026-2027 calendar options were presented to the DEIC Committee on Thursday, January 22.  The survey for voting is open to both staff and the community and will be open through February 6.  We will then take the survey results and present them to DEIC for a final calendar recommendation that will be presented at the February Board Meeting.

4.  Contract Recommendations:  Administrative Contracts will be presented at the March Board Meeting.  All other professional contracts will be presented at the April Board Meeting.



 

In November, the District reconvened the District of Innovation (DOI) Committee to review and renew the current DOI Plan. During this meeting, the Committee evaluated the effectiveness of the existing exemptions and discussed the District’s continued need for flexibility to respond to growth, staffing, operational, and instructional demands.

In addition to reaffirming existing exemptions, the Committee recommended several amendments to the DOI Plan to better support district operations and instructional effectiveness. These additions include exemptions related to probationary contracts, instructional facilities reporting, grievance processes, instructional plans and course syllabi, and the acquisition of library materials. Each exemption is intended to enhance local control, reduce unnecessary administrative burden, protect operational and campus safety considerations, and allow educators and administrators to focus their time and resources on student achievement.
 

Enterprise Products has asked that the District renew the existing Reinvestment Zone for project #1909.  This is an approximately $1 Billion project that was approved by the board on December 12, 2022.  The existing Reinvestment Zone was approved by the City of Mont Belvieu five years ago and has expired.  The project needs to be located in a Reinvestment Zone to be in compliance with Chapter 313 of the Tax Code.

On May 2, 2026, we will have a joint election with the City of Mont Belvieu and Chambers County. 

Election day is May 2 with canvassing of the results on Monday, May 11.  The last day to apply for a place on the ballot is February 13.  Early voting begins on April 20.

Early voting and Election Day voting will take place at:

• Barbers Hill ISD Community Election Center, 9650 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu, TX 77580
• Judge Larry Cryer Annex, 7711 Highway 146, Baytown, TX 77523
• Chambers Health Services,102 Airport Road, Anahuac, TX  77514
• Juanita Hargraves Library, 108 Fear Road, Winnie, TX  77665

Registered voters can vote their ballot at any location. 

Attached you will find the Notice of Trustee Election, the Order for Trustee Election, the Election Calendar, the Joint Election Services Agreement with Chambers County, and the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Mont Belvieu.  The City of Mont Belvieu will approve the agreement at their next meeting.   

On May 2, 2026, the District proposes to hold an election to issue $95 million in bonds for the construction, acquisition and equipment of a multipurpose athletic fieldhouse and other stadium improvements, and the levy and imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds. 

Attached you will find the Order of Election.  Specifics for the proposition for $95 million can be found in Section 3 of the attached Order. 

Early voting locations, dates and times are outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit B of the Order.

Election day is May 2 with a meeting to canvass the votes on Monday, May 11.  Please note that this is a Special Called Meeting.  Early voting begins on April 20.

Our Financial Advisor, Brian Grubbs, will be at the meeting Monday evening to present a Bond Program Analysis demonstrating no tax increase.

In preparation of the May 2, 2026, School Building Bond Election, we recommend engaging edVantage Strategy Group to provide campaign planning/management services.  The proposal will be available Monday night for your review.