March 11, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Routine Business

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Invocation

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance

I.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 & E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section(s) of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. Discussion will be limited to only items listed on the agenda. All final votes, action, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

II. Public Forum

II.A. At regular meetings the Board shall hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Each speaker 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 & 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.

III. Recognitions

III.A. 2023-2024 PCAT Bus Driver of the Year 

III.B. BCHS All State Band Students 

III.C. BCE UIL Students & Sponsors

IV. Consent Action Items

IV.A. Approve Minutes of the February 19, 2024 Board Meetings

IV.B. Financial Report

IV.C. Paid Invoices

IV.D. Budget Amendments (Under Separate Cover) 

IV.E. Utilities

IV.F. Fundraisers

V. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation 

VI. Construction 

VII. Finance

VII.A. Information Item 

VII.A.1. Superintendent Approved Donations 

VII.B. Action Items

VII.B.1. Board Approved Donations

VII.B.2. Annual Auditor Selection for Year Ending Aug. 31, 2024

VII.B.3. Annual Review of Investment Policy CDA(LOCAL) 

VII.B.4. BCI Playground Equipment Purchasing 

VIII. Instruction

VIII.A. Information Items

VIII.A.1. HB 900 Reader Act

VIII.A.2. EF(LOCAL) Policy

VIII.B. Action Items

VIII.B.1. 2024-2025 Instructional Calendar 

VIII.B.2. 2024 Textbook Selections Proclamation 

IX. Policies

IX.A. Action Item

IX.A.1. Recommendation to Cancel May 4, 2024 School Board Trustee Election

IX.A.2. Discuss & Consider Authorizing Superintendent to enter into Binding Employment Contracts as Board Designee beginning March 12, 2024. 

IX.A.3. Region 5 Board of Directors Election 

X. Campus & Department Updates to the Board 

X.A. Monthly Campus Calendars - April 2024

X.B. Human Resources

X.C. Technology 

X.D. Operations 

X.E. Food Service

XI. Superintendent's Report

XI.A. Enrollment/ADA%

XI.B. Upcoming Events

XII. Closed Session 

XII.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.

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

XIII.A. Consider Approval of Superintendent's Contract Recommendations for the 2024 - 2025 school year. 

XIV. Adjourn