August 19, 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. 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.  

5.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting.

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.

6. PUBLIC HEARING

6.A. Review the 2024-2025 Blanco ISD Budget and Tax Rate

7. CONSENT AGENDA

7.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on July 15, 2024

7.B. Financial Report

7.C. Approve minutes of Special Meeting on August 12, 2024

8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

8.A. Team of Eight Team Building, September 16, 2024

8.B. Staffing and Enrollment update

8.C. Review Culture/Vision coins

8.D. Discuss School Resource Officer program

8.E. Board Committees: 1. VATRE, 2. Blanco Education Foundation, 3. TASB Delegate Assembly, 4. Facilities Master Plan

9. ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Consider approval of revision to 2024-2025 school calendar due to hosting the Elementary UIL Academic contest

9.B. Consider endorsement of candidate for TASB Board of Directors, ESC 13

9.C. Consider approval of Resolution to sanction the Blanco County 4H organization as an extracurricular activity

9.D. Consider approval of Blanco County 4H staff as Adjunct Faculty members

9.E. Consider approval of proposal from LPA Architects to conduct a District Facilities Master Plan

9.F. Consider approval of the 2024-2025 Property and Casualty, Wind Buyback and Cybersecurity Insurance proposal

9.G. Consider Resolution to approve the 2024 Tax Rate

9.H. Consideration and action with respect to an Order Calling for a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election for the November 5, 2024 Election date

9.I. Consider approval of Contract for Election Services between Blanco, Kendall, Hays Counties and Blanco ISD for November 5, 2024 Uniform Election

9.J. Consider approval of Legal Services Retainer agreement with Walsh, Gallegos,Kyle, Robinson and Roalson, P.C. for the 2024-2025 school year

9.K. Consider approval of 2024-2025 Blanco ISD Student Code of Conduct

9.L. Consider approval of the submission of the 2024 Appraisal Roll as certified by Blanco, Kendall and Hays County appraisal districts

9.M. Consider approval of Resolution to designate the officer responsible for calculating and reporting the no-new-revenue tax rate and voter approved tax rate

9.N. Consider approval of the amended budget for the 2024-2025 school year to include the 2024 Tax Rate calculation worksheet and the VATRE pennies

9.O. Consider approval for the 2024-2025 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.

9.P. Review and approve Investment Policy Resolution

9.Q. Consider approval of designation of District Investment Officers

9.R. Consider approval of adoption of Qualified Brokers and Pools

9.S. Consider approval of Large Cumulative Purchasing for the 2024-2025 fiscal year

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION

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 

11. OPEN SESSION

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

12. ADJOURN