April 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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

5.A. Student of the Month: BES - Isela Mancha, BMS - Alice Sorrell, BHS - Landry Meyer
Teacher of the Month: Kay Priess
Staff member of the Month: Diane Wagenfher

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 March 18, 2024

7.B. Financial Report

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

8.A. Announce board member training hours

8.B. May board meeting:  TIA Teachers

8.C. Review Graduation ceremonies and end of year activities

8.D. Review FBC parking lot proposal

8.E. Discuss construction/bond projects

9. INFORMATION

9.A. BUDGET DISCUSSION: 
1. Review members of Finance Sub-committee
2. Schedule budget workshop with Finance Sub-committee
3. 2023 - 2024 Budget update
4. Changes and/or impact to local, state, and federal funding - ESSER fund update
5. District property value and funding lag

10. ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Consider and take action regarding approving the Certificate of Substantial Completion Supporting Progress and Completion of the Bond 2022 projects - Elementary Gym (Package 1 and 2), Middle School Gym renovations, District improvements - Kitchen and Exterior Renovations.

10.B. Consider approval of Facilities Construction Change Order for the 2022 GMP bond projects.

10.C. Consider June board meeting dates due to Budget approval

10.D. Consider Special Board meeting to approve campus renovation projects

10.E. Consider approval of Large Cumulative purchases for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

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, e) Deliberation on renewal of teacher term and probationary contracts

11.B. Pursuant to Section 551.074, PERSONNEL, a) Consider and discuss candidates for Assistant Superintendent

11.C. Pursuant to Section 551.071, consultation with Board counsel regarding Board Policy FFH.

12. OPEN SESSION

12.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

13. ADJOURN