December 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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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. 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 |
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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. |
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6.A. Public Comment on General Topics
Public comments regarding subjects not listed as an agenda item for this meeting. |
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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. |
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7. CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board meeting on November 18, 2024
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7.B. Financial Report
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8. INFORMATION
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8.A. Discuss and review cell phone policies and related issues
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9. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9.A. Discuss Early Release and Winter Break
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9.B. Mid-year Retention payment: Tuesday, December 17
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9.C. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
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9.D. Review donations to the district and discuss Healthy Playground Initiative
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9.E. School calendar for 2025-2026
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9.F. TASB Governance Camp; Galveston, March 5-8, 2025
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9.G. Review board meeting dates for January, February, March and April
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10. ACTION ITEMS
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10.A. Consider approval of Armstrong, Vaughn & Associates, P.C. to audit the District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
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10.B. Consider approval of change to board meeting dates
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10.C. Consider approval of budget transfer across function codes
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11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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
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12. OPEN SESSION
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12.A. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
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13. ADJOURN
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