October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing Followed by a Regular Board Meeting

I. Public Hearing

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

I.A.1. Bridge City Independent School District officials announced 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 and reporting system. 

I.A.2. School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report

I.A.3. Public Comment on the Report

I.B. Adjourn

II. Routine Business

II.A. Call to Order

II.B. Invocation

II.C. Pledge of Allegiance

II.D. Our Mission- The district will ensure each student receives an exceptional educational experience and is provided high-quality resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive personally and professionally.

II.E. 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. National Principals Month

V. Consent Action Items

V.A. Approve Minutes of the September 15, 2025, Board Meeting

V.B. Tax Collection Report

V.C. Cash Investment Report

V.D. Financial Report

V.E. Paid Invoices

V.F. Budget Amendments

V.G. Utilities- August & September

V.H. Fundraisers

VI. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation 

VII. Construction 

VIII. Finance

VIII.A. Informational Items

VIII.A.1. Superintendent Approved Donations

VIII.A.2. Update and Discuss Financial Strategies with Red Tree Investments

VIII.B. Action Item

VIII.B.1. Board Approved Donation

IX. Instruction

IX.A. Information Items

IX.A.1. ESL/Bilingual Annual Program Evaluation

IX.A.2. District & Campus Improvement Plans & Evaluations

IX.B. Action Item

IX.B.1. Consideration and approval of the implementation of Innovative Career and Technical (CTE) Courses beginning the 2025-2026 school year.

X. Department Updates to the Board

X.A. Human Resources 

X.B. Special Programs

X.C. Technology

X.D. Communications

X.E. Food Service

X.F. Police Department

X.G. Service Center

X.H. Athletics

X.I. CTE & CCMR

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 551.076 Security and Section 551.074 Personnel. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in open session to take any necessary action on items discussed in closed session. 

XII.A.1. Discuss results of District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report conducted by the
Texas Education Agency on September 3rd and 4th, 2025.

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

XIV. Adjourn