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Meeting Agenda
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1. OPENING
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1.A. Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of Quorum
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1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
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2. BISD VISION
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2.A. Blanco ISD inspires excellence and empowers all for success
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3. BISD MISSION
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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.
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4. SOCIAL CONTRACT
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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 |
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5. 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. |
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5.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting. |
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5.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting. |
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
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6.A. Public hearing to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on July 21, 2025
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7.B. Approve minutes of Special Board meeting on July 30, 2025
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7.C. Approve minutes of Special Board meeting on August 11, 2025
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7.D. Financial Report
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7.E. Approve Resolution to sanction the Blanco County 4H organization as an extracurricular activity
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7.F. Approve Blanco County 4H staff as Adjunct Faculty members
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7.G. Approve Legal Services Retainer agreement with Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson, P.C. for the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.H. Approval for the 2025-2026 school year to delegate contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) 11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC 48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC 49.006. This includes approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit.
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7.I. Approve the Investment Policy Resolution
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7.J. Approve the designation of District Investment Officers
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7.K. Approve the adoption of Qualified Brokers and Pools
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8.A. Team Building and Legislative Update; Thursday, August 28, 5:00 to 8:00
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8.B. Review Student Handbook changes
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8.C. Discuss Resolution supporting the Homestead Exemption
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8.D. Discuss Policy updates effective September 1, 2025
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9. ACTION ITEMS
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9.A. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Property and Casualty, Wind Buyback and Cybersecurity Insurance proposal
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9.B. Consider approval of the amended budget for the 2025-2026 school year to include the 2025 Tax Rate calculation worksheet and the VATRE pennies
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9.C. Consider approval of the submission of the 2025 Appraisal Roll as certified by Blanco, Kendall and Hays County appraisal districts
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9.D. Consider approval of Resolution to designate the officer responsible for calculating and reporting the no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approved tax rate
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9.E. Consider approval to accept no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate for tax year 2025
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9.F. Consider approval of Resolution to set and approve the 2025 Tax Rate
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9.G. Consideration and approval of an Order calling a Special Election to be held by the Blanco Independent School District regarding ratifying a Voter-Approval Tax Rate, making provision for the conduct of a joint election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election
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9.H. Consider approval of Contract for Election Services between Blanco, Kendall, and Hays Counties and Blanco ISD for the November 4, 2025 uniform election
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9.I. Consider approval of amendment to the 2025-2026 BISD Compensation Plan
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9.J. Consider approval of Blanco ISD Board of Trustee sub-committee members
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9.K. Consider approval of 2025-2026 Blanco ISD Student Code of Conduct
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.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
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11. OPEN SESSION
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11.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
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12. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. OPENING
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| Subject: |
1.A. Call to Order, Roll Call, Declaration of Quorum
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| Subject: |
1.B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag
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| Subject: |
2. BISD VISION
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| Subject: |
2.A. Blanco ISD inspires excellence and empowers all for success
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| Subject: |
3. BISD MISSION
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| 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.
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| Subject: |
4. SOCIAL CONTRACT
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| 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 |
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5. 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. |
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| Subject: |
5.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting. |
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5.B. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
Public comments regarding a specific agenda item or items listed on the posted notice for this meeting. |
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6. PUBLIC HEARING
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| Subject: |
6.A. Public hearing to discuss budget and proposed tax rate
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on July 21, 2025
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7.B. Approve minutes of Special Board meeting on July 30, 2025
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7.C. Approve minutes of Special Board meeting on August 11, 2025
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7.D. Financial Report
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7.E. Approve Resolution to sanction the Blanco County 4H organization as an extracurricular activity
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7.F. Approve Blanco County 4H staff as Adjunct Faculty members
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7.G. Approve Legal Services Retainer agreement with Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & Roalson, P.C. for the 2025-2026 school year.
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7.H. Approval for the 2025-2026 school year to delegate contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) 11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC 48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC 49.006. This includes approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit.
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7.I. Approve the Investment Policy Resolution
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7.J. Approve the designation of District Investment Officers
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7.K. Approve the adoption of Qualified Brokers and Pools
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8.A. Team Building and Legislative Update; Thursday, August 28, 5:00 to 8:00
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8.B. Review Student Handbook changes
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8.C. Discuss Resolution supporting the Homestead Exemption
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8.D. Discuss Policy updates effective September 1, 2025
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9. ACTION ITEMS
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9.A. Consider approval of the 2025-2026 Property and Casualty, Wind Buyback and Cybersecurity Insurance proposal
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9.B. Consider approval of the amended budget for the 2025-2026 school year to include the 2025 Tax Rate calculation worksheet and the VATRE pennies
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| Subject: |
9.C. Consider approval of the submission of the 2025 Appraisal Roll as certified by Blanco, Kendall and Hays County appraisal districts
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9.D. Consider approval of Resolution to designate the officer responsible for calculating and reporting the no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approved tax rate
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9.E. Consider approval to accept no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate for tax year 2025
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9.F. Consider approval of Resolution to set and approve the 2025 Tax Rate
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9.G. Consideration and approval of an Order calling a Special Election to be held by the Blanco Independent School District regarding ratifying a Voter-Approval Tax Rate, making provision for the conduct of a joint election, and resolving other matters incident and related to such election
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9.H. Consider approval of Contract for Election Services between Blanco, Kendall, and Hays Counties and Blanco ISD for the November 4, 2025 uniform election
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9.I. Consider approval of amendment to the 2025-2026 BISD Compensation Plan
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9.J. Consider approval of Blanco ISD Board of Trustee sub-committee members
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9.K. Consider approval of 2025-2026 Blanco ISD Student Code of Conduct
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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10.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
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11. OPEN SESSION
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11.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
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12. ADJOURN
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