November 18, 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
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