April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge of Allegiance
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3. Approval of Agenda / Changes
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4. Public Comments
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5. Presentations
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5.A. Student Recognition
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5.B. LEGO Club Presentation
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6. Board Information / Reports
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6.A. Building / Department Reports
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6.B. Board Committee Reports
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6.B.1. Finance & Personnel Committee
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6.C. Bond Update
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.A. Approval of Minutes from March 23, 2026 meeting
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7.B. Coaching Recommendations
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7.C. Employee Resignation
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8. Old Business
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8.A. NEOLA Spring Policy Update - 2nd reading
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9. New Business
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9.A. Approval of Course Catalog Updates
Description:
All courses taught in the BPS district must be "board approved". The standard method for this approval is through the annual adoption of the course catalog, which provides titles and descriptions for the courses taught in the district. It has been a while since the board has reviewed the course catalog and acted on this approval. This is an essential step that we will do annually in the late summer/ early fall going forward.
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9.B. Headlee Override Election Approval
Description:
This resolution calls for the Board to place a Headlee override (operating millage restoration) proposal before district voters at the August 4, 2026 election. This proposal is intended to restore the District’s operating millage, which has been reduced by the Headlee Amendment, so the District may continue to levy up to the full 18 mills permitted on non-homestead property for operating purposes. Approval of this resolution does not increase taxes on principal residences and does not authorize a new tax beyond the statutory 18-mill maximum. Rather, it allows voters to consider whether to restore lost millage (currently at 17.4511) in order to protect district operating revenue. Board action is needed at this meeting to authorize submission of the ballot proposition by the required filing deadline of May 12.
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9.C. Approval of ESL Curriculum
Description:
Our EL Department and administrators have done a thorough review of the TEAMS ESL curriculum for K-5 in accordance with policy and are recommending its adoption. Curriculum in this area has been lacking, and this adoption and purchase will further strengthen our program as we strive to best serve our EL population. Section 41 grant funds have been earmarked to pay for the curriculum materials.
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9.D. Approval of VBISD 26-27 Budget
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9.E. Employee Recommendations
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9.E.1. Approval of Library / Paraprofessional at Pullman Elementary
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9.E.2. Approval of Special Education Paraprofessional at Pullman Elementary
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9.F. Consider Written Legal Opinion Regarding an Employment Matter - Possible Closed Session
Description:
Review of the written legal opinion can take place in closed session. If there is support for moving forward with the separation agreement recommendation, action must be taken in open session.
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9.G. Employee Recommendations
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9.G.1. Approval of Interim Bloomingdale Elementary Co-Principal
Description:
Jen Bloomfield and Beckah Chartier will work together as interim co-principals at Bloomingdale Elementary for the remainder of the school year. Beckah requires an individualized contract, as she will be employed directly by the district. A contract for Jen's services is being worked out with the ISD.
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9.G.2. Approval of VBISD Contract for Services for Interim Part-Time Co-Principal
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10. Adjournment
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