Meeting Agenda
I. PROCEDURAL
I.A. Call to Order/Quorum
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
I.C. Invocation
I.D. Honoring:  Panther Spotlights and Unsung Hero
I.E. Communication-Public Comments 
I.F. Swearing in of Board Members
I.G. Reorganization of the Board
II. Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regular agenda.
II.A. Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on April 13, 2026.
II.B. Discussion/Action to accept donations.
II.C. Discussion/Action on Financial Report
II.D. Discussion/Action on 2025-26 Financial Audit Engagement Letter
II.E. Discussion/Action on Grayson College Dual Credit/Concurrent Partnership MOU
III. ACTION ITEMS
III.A. Discussion/Action on the 2023-2026 Safety & Security Audit Survey
III.B. Discussion/Action on Resolution #2026-01 Grayson County Appraisal District
III.C. Discussion/Action on BES Wall Paint
III.D. Discussion/Action on Rock Road and Parking at Tennis Courts
III.E. Discussion/Action on Awnings at BES campus
III.F. Discussion/Action on Additional Swipe Access Doors
III.G. Discussion/Action on Personnel.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.
2. Approve recommended hires
IV. Discussion Items
IV.A. Discussion of Bells ISD Wellness Policy
IV.B. Discussion of Bells Virtual Academy
V. REPORTS
V.A. Administrators' Reports
V.A.1. Emily Barnett - Testing Update (participation, report dates)
V.A.2. Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and Updates
V.A.3. Will Steger- PJH Highlights and Updates
V.A.4. Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and Updates
V.A.5. Dale West- Athletic Highlights and Updates
V.B. Financial Reports
V.B.1. Balance Sheet
V.B.2. Budget/Revenue Report
V.B.3. Check Register
V.C. Superintendent's Report
1. District Highlights and Updates
2. Standing Items
V.C.1. TexPool Account Summaries
V.C.2. Utility summaries
V.C.3. Transportation
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. PROCEDURAL
Subject:
I.A. Call to Order/Quorum
Subject:
I.B. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
I.C. Invocation
Subject:
I.D. Honoring:  Panther Spotlights and Unsung Hero
Subject:
I.E. Communication-Public Comments 
Subject:
I.F. Swearing in of Board Members
Subject:
I.G. Reorganization of the Board
Subject:
II. Consensus Agenda - All item(s) on the Consensus Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted with one motion and a majority vote of the governing body. There will not be a separate discussion of these item(s) unless a member of the governing body or a citizen requests, in which event these item (s) will be removed from the order of business and considered in normal sequence on the regular agenda.
Subject:
II.A. Discussion/Action to approve minutes of the regular board meeting on April 13, 2026.
Subject:
II.B. Discussion/Action to accept donations.
Subject:
II.C. Discussion/Action on Financial Report
Subject:
II.D. Discussion/Action on 2025-26 Financial Audit Engagement Letter
Subject:
II.E. Discussion/Action on Grayson College Dual Credit/Concurrent Partnership MOU
Subject:
III. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
III.A. Discussion/Action on the 2023-2026 Safety & Security Audit Survey
Subject:
III.B. Discussion/Action on Resolution #2026-01 Grayson County Appraisal District
Subject:
III.C. Discussion/Action on BES Wall Paint
Subject:
III.D. Discussion/Action on Rock Road and Parking at Tennis Courts
Subject:
III.E. Discussion/Action on Awnings at BES campus
Subject:
III.F. Discussion/Action on Additional Swipe Access Doors
Subject:
III.G. Discussion/Action on Personnel.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board shall convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Article 551.074 Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, Subchapter D and E for discussion.
2. Approve recommended hires
Subject:
IV. Discussion Items
Subject:
IV.A. Discussion of Bells ISD Wellness Policy
Subject:
IV.B. Discussion of Bells Virtual Academy
Subject:
V. REPORTS
Subject:
V.A. Administrators' Reports
Subject:
V.A.1. Emily Barnett - Testing Update (participation, report dates)
Subject:
V.A.2. Kerry Harlan - BES Highlights and Updates
Subject:
V.A.3. Will Steger- PJH Highlights and Updates
Subject:
V.A.4. Clay Rolen- BHS Highlights and Updates
Subject:
V.A.5. Dale West- Athletic Highlights and Updates
Subject:
V.B. Financial Reports
Subject:
V.B.1. Balance Sheet
Subject:
V.B.2. Budget/Revenue Report
Subject:
V.B.3. Check Register
Subject:
V.C. Superintendent's Report
1. District Highlights and Updates
2. Standing Items
Subject:
V.C.1. TexPool Account Summaries
Subject:
V.C.2. Utility summaries
Subject:
V.C.3. Transportation
Subject:
VI. ADJOURNMENT

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