September 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing Followed by a Regular Meeting

I. Public Hearing 

I.A. Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) 

I.A.1. Bridge City Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of "A" for "Superior" under Texas' School FIRST financial accountability rating system. The "Superior" rating is the state's highest, demonstrating the quality of Bridge City ISD's financial management & reporting system.

I.B. Public Comments on the Report

I.C. Adjourn

II. Routine Business

II.A. Call to Order

II.B. Invocation

II.C. Pledge of Allegiance

II.D. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meetings. Discussion will be limited to only items listed on the agenda. All final votes, action, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

III. Public Forum

III.A. At regular meetings the Board shall hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Each speaker that is recognized shall limit the presentation to three minutes. If an issue mentioned is listed on this agenda, the Board will defer discussion of the issue until the appropriate time during the meeting. When referring to specific District employees, with the exception of the Superintendent and Board Members, please use the person’s title only, not their name. Statements made during public comment are the opinions of the speaker and not necessarily those of the Board or District staff. During public comment please refrain from yelling, using profanity, interrupting other speakers, making personal attacks on District employees, or engaging in other uncivil conduct. Speakers can be held liable for their statements.

IV. Recognitions

IV.A. Student Recognitions - BCI & BCE UIL Students

V. Consent Action Items

V.A. Approve Minutes of the August 4, & 23, 2021 Board Meetings

V.B. Tax Collection Report

V.C. Cash Investment Report

V.D. Financial Report

V.E. Paid Invoices

V.F. Utilities

V.G. Surplus

V.H. Fundraisers

V.I. Budget Amendments

VI. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation - Patty Collins

VII. Finance

VII.A. Information Item(s)

VII.A.1. Superintendent Approved Donations

VII.B. Action Item(s)

VII.B.1. Board Approved Donation(s)

VII.B.2. Discussion & Possible Action authorizing the Superintendent to publish an RFP with the intent of selecting a construction management company for the Elementary Campus.

VIII. Instruction 

VIII.A. Information Item(s) 

VIII.A.1. Mini Grant Recipients

IX. Policies

IX.A. Action Item(s)

IX.A.1. BCISD Resolution for Day Missed due to District Power Outage

IX.A.2. BCISD Resolution for Day Missed due to TS Nicholas

IX.A.3. Emergency Compensation Plan for TS Nicholas

X. District Facilities/Operations Update - Joseph Reese, Director of Operations

XI. HR Personnel Report/District Safety & Health Update - Dr. Gina Mannino, Assistant Superintendent 

XII. Superintendent's Report

XII.A. Enrollment/ADA%

XII.B. Upcoming Events

XII.C. Templeton Demographics Study Update

XII.D. Town Hall

XIII. Closed Session 

XIII.A. The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will convene in
Closed Session to discuss matters concerning the following: Pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in
open session for action, if any, to be taken on items discussed in closed session.

XIV. Reconvene for Any Action Relative To Items Considered During Closed Session

XV. Adjourn