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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: BES - Kodee Harvey; BMS - Mila Florio; BHS - Vanessa Barrera 
          Staff Member of the Month:  Amber Corder
          Teacher of the Month:  Steven Walker
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 November 18, 2024
7.B. Financial Report
8. INFORMATION
8.A. Discuss and review cell phone policies and related issues
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
9.A. Discuss Early Release and Winter Break
9.B. Mid-year Retention payment: Tuesday, December 17
9.C. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
9.D. Review donations to the district and discuss Healthy Playground Initiative
9.E. School calendar for 2025-2026
9.F. TASB Governance Camp; Galveston, March 5-8, 2025
9.G. Review board meeting dates for January, February, March and April
10. ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Consider approval of Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates, P.C. to audit the District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
10.B. Consider approval of change to board meeting dates 
10.C. Consider approval of budget transfer across function codes
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: December 16, 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: BES - Kodee Harvey; BMS - Mila Florio; BHS - Vanessa Barrera 
          Staff Member of the Month:  Amber Corder
          Teacher of the Month:  Steven Walker
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 November 18, 2024
Subject:
7.B. Financial Report
Subject:
8. INFORMATION
Subject:
8.A. Discuss and review cell phone policies and related issues
Subject:
9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
9.A. Discuss Early Release and Winter Break
Subject:
9.B. Mid-year Retention payment: Tuesday, December 17
Subject:
9.C. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
Subject:
9.D. Review donations to the district and discuss Healthy Playground Initiative
Subject:
9.E. School calendar for 2025-2026
Subject:
9.F. TASB Governance Camp; Galveston, March 5-8, 2025
Subject:
9.G. Review board meeting dates for January, February, March and April
Subject:
10. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates, P.C. to audit the District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Subject:
10.B. Consider approval of change to board meeting dates 
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of budget transfer across function codes
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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