January 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call/Establish a Quorum

3. Invocation

4. Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag

5. Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President).

6. BISD Student Recognitions
Football All District Player and All State Academic Honorees

7. Public Hearing on Ballinger ISD 2024-2025 FIRST Report 

8. Items for Information/Reports

8.A. Superintendent's Report

8.A.1. Ballinger ISD proudly recognizes our Board of Trustees for their dedication to our students, staff, and community. Their leadership, time, and commitment to public education help guide our district and support student success every day. Thank you for your service to Ballinger ISD.

8.A.2. Notice of Restitution in Cause No. 6872 - The State of Texas vs. Janna Beth Halfmann

8.A.3. Attendance Report

8.A.4. Quarterly Investment Report & Annual Review of Investment Policies and Strategies

8.A.5. Monthly Supplemental Pay Report

8.A.6. Other District Information and Reports
2025-2026 New Hire/Revised Contracts Based on Superintendent Hiring Authority:
McKenzie Sanchez - DOI Elementary Teacher
Courtney Franke - DOI Elementary Teacher 
Janett Dankworth - DOI FCS Long Term Substitute Teacher

8.B. Program Director Report by Dr. Sarah Atkinson.

8.B.1. Monthly Budget Report

8.B.2. Monthly Tax Report

8.B.3. Monthly Check Register Report

8.C. Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports

8.C.1. Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley

8.C.2. Junior High Principal Report by Ms.Dawn Cornutt.

8.C.3. High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis.

8.C.4. Athletic Director Reports by Coaches Bryan Gayoso and Nathan Riggan.

8.C.5. Transportation and Safety Coordinator Report by Mr. Tyler Frey

9. Items for Action/Discussion

9.A. Consider approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025.

9.B. Consider action to approve the 2024-2025 Ballinger ISD Financial Audit as presented by Cathy Pitcock with Eckert and Company.

9.C. Discussion and possible action on revisions to Board Policy due to Ballinger ISD District of Innovation Revisions.
Adopt BQA(Local), BQB(Local), DBA(Local), DK(Local), EB(Local), EEP(Local), FDA(Local), and FNG(Local) and Delete DCA(Local). 

9.D. Discussion and possible action on Revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan.

10. Executive Session

10.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, the Board will consult with its attorney and discuss the duties, roles, and responsibilities of a public officer, including discussion of the Trustee sanction process and the possible censure of Trustee Stephen King.

10.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student. 

10.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Specifically, to discuss contract, duties, employment, and annual evaluation of Superintendent Caroline Toliver.

10.D. Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent

11. Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.  

11.A. Discussion and possible action of Trustee sanction process, including possible censure of Trustee Stephen King. 

11.B. Discussion and possible action on the renewal of Superintdent Caroline Toliver's contract extention.

12. Official Adjournment