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Meeting Agenda
1. OPENING
1.A. Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of Quorum
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag 
2. BISD VISION 
2.A. Blanco ISD inspires excellence and empowers all for success
3. BISD MISSION
3.A. In collaboration with our community, Blanco ISD cultivates open communication and individual growth.  We maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.  We provide challenging, innovative, and inclusive learning experiences.  We empower students to reach their full potential, exemplify our community values and prepare for life-long success.
4. SOCIAL CONTRACT
4.A. The Board will:
1.  Operate with Respect for each Other and Our Role
2.  Promote Transparency, Honesty and Collaboration
3.  Practice open-minded listening and commit to unity behind decisions
4.  Assume Positive and Noble Intentions
5.  Serve as District Ambassadors
5. RECOGNITIONS
Student of the Month: BHS - Wyatt Martinez; BMS - Luci Slubar; BES - Briar Florio 
Staff member of the Month: Monique Pennington
Teacher of the Month: Susan Villareal
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Individuals wishing to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the designated individual before the meeting is called to order and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  
6.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting.
6.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on October 21, 2024.
7.B. Financial Report
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.A. Discuss the District's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
9. INFORMATION
9.A. Discuss audit firms for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
10. ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Consider approval of mid-year retention payment to all BISD staff
10.B. Consider Superintendent participation on the Texas Superintendents Certification Institute (TSCI) Field Supervision team.
10.C. Consider approval of amended budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year 
10.D. Consider and approve Large Cumulative Purchasing for the 2024-2025 school year
10.E. Canvass election results for the November 5, 2024 Voter Approval Tax Rate Election
10.F. Consider approval or updated Board Operating Guidelines
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
11.A. Pursuant to Section 551.074, PERSONNEL, a) Resignations/Retirements, b) Employment of Probationary Contract Employees, c) Employment of Term Contract Employees, d) Personnel Needs 
12. OPEN SESSION
12.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
13. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. OPENING
Subject:
1.A. Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of Quorum
Subject:
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag 
Subject:
2. BISD VISION 
Subject:
2.A. Blanco ISD inspires excellence and empowers all for success
Subject:
3. BISD MISSION
Subject:
3.A. In collaboration with our community, Blanco ISD cultivates open communication and individual growth.  We maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.  We provide challenging, innovative, and inclusive learning experiences.  We empower students to reach their full potential, exemplify our community values and prepare for life-long success.
Subject:
4. SOCIAL CONTRACT
Subject:
4.A. The Board will:
1.  Operate with Respect for each Other and Our Role
2.  Promote Transparency, Honesty and Collaboration
3.  Practice open-minded listening and commit to unity behind decisions
4.  Assume Positive and Noble Intentions
5.  Serve as District Ambassadors
Subject:
5. RECOGNITIONS
Student of the Month: BHS - Wyatt Martinez; BMS - Luci Slubar; BES - Briar Florio 
Staff member of the Month: Monique Pennington
Teacher of the Month: Susan Villareal
Subject:
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Individuals wishing to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up with the designated individual before the meeting is called to order and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak.  
Subject:
6.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting.
Subject:
6.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting.
Subject:
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
7.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on October 21, 2024.
Subject:
7.B. Financial Report
Subject:
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject:
8.A. Discuss the District's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
Subject:
9. INFORMATION
Subject:
9.A. Discuss audit firms for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
Subject:
10. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of mid-year retention payment to all BISD staff
Subject:
10.B. Consider Superintendent participation on the Texas Superintendents Certification Institute (TSCI) Field Supervision team.
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of amended budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year 
Subject:
10.D. Consider and approve Large Cumulative Purchasing for the 2024-2025 school year
Subject:
10.E. Canvass election results for the November 5, 2024 Voter Approval Tax Rate Election
Subject:
10.F. Consider approval or updated Board Operating Guidelines
Subject:
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:
11.A. Pursuant to Section 551.074, PERSONNEL, a) Resignations/Retirements, b) Employment of Probationary Contract Employees, c) Employment of Term Contract Employees, d) Personnel Needs 
Subject:
12. OPEN SESSION
Subject:
12.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
Subject:
13. ADJOURN

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