Breckenridge ISD public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD Board will meet to receive the 2023-2024 financial audit from Merritt, McLane, and Hamby P.C. and vote on its acceptance. The agenda includes routine procedural items, administrative reports, and a closed session for legal and personnel discussions.
- Vote to accept and approve the 2023-2024 Annual Financial Audit
- Consider budget amendments and updates to the BISD Business Procedures Manual
- Review monthly financial report and donations to the district
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss the purchase of new and used vehicles for the transportation fleet and a new HVAC unit for the AFA. Other business includes budget amendments and appointing a Stephens County Appraisal District Board member.
- Purchase of new and used vehicles for the district transportation fleet
- Purchase of a new HVAC unit for the AFA
- Resolution appointing Stephens County Appraisal District Board member
- West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
- Budget amendments
Safety and Security Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD Safety and Security Meeting will review multiple safety-related documents, including the 2023–2025 SAFE Grant, a safety audit report, a multi-hazard operations plan, and a cybersecurity annex. The board may also discuss recommendations for the BISD Board of Trustees.
- Discuss and Consider 2023–2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, Cycle 1 and 2
- Consider 2024–2025 BISD Safety Audit Report
- Consider 2024–2025 BISD Multi-Hazard Operations Plan
- Consider 2024–2025 BISD Cybersecurity Annex
- Discuss and Consider Recommendations to the BISD Board of Trustees
Regular Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD board will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2024, covering routine procedural items, recognitions, and key decisions. The board will act on hiring a new superintendent, approve budget amendments, and adopt HB 3 literacy and math goals. Safety and security updates, including a district audit and plan revisions, are also on the agenda.
- Consider hiring new superintendent
- Approve budget amendments
- Adopt HB 3 Early Childhood Literacy and Math goals (2024-2029)
- Approve 2024 Safety and Security Audit by Region 14
- Update BISD Safety and Security Plan and Procedures
Special Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD Board will meet to potentially name a lone finalist for the Superintendent position. The board will also discuss purchasing new and used vehicles for the district transportation fleet.
- Action to name Lone Finalist for Superintendent position
- Purchase of new and used vehicles for the District Transportation Fleet
- Consideration of budget amendments
- Consideration of donations to the district
Regular Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on key items including the approval of internet service providers Fiberlight and Optimum, and a resolution granting 4-H extra-curricular status with two individuals named as adjunct faculty members. The board will also consider the 2023-2024 SHAC report and 2024-2025 SHAC committee members. Additionally, a public hearing will review the district's Financial Integrity Ratings System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.) report for 2023-2024.
- Vote on Fiberlight and Optimum for BISD internet services
- Approval of 2023-2024 SHAC report and 2024-2025 SHAC committee members
- Resolution granting 4-H extra-curricular status and naming Sumer Russell and Jessie Shortes as adjunct faculty
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Ratings System of Texas (F.I.R.S.T.) report for 2023-2024
- Consider donations to the district
Special Board Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes votes on the district budget, tax rate ordinance, and the appointment of a superintendent.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 district budget at the fund and function level
- Ordinance to set the 2024-2025 district tax rate
- Approval of naming Prairie Freeman as Superintendent of BISD
- Consideration of IXL Agreement for 2024-2025
Special Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session under state law, followed by public comments and a budget workshop. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel matters, security measures, and real property discussion
- Public comments require registration before the meeting
- 2024-2025 budget workshop scheduled
Special Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD board will hold a special meeting to receive administrative reports, approve the monthly financial report, consider budget amendments, and discuss the 2024-2025 budget in a workshop. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of the Monthly Financial Report
- Consider Budget Amendments
- Consider Region 14 ESC Contract for Services for 2024-2025
- Closed session for consultation with attorney, personnel matters, security measures, and real property discussions
- Public comments require registration before the meeting
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a budget workshop for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Members will also consider several bids for district services and review improvement plans.
- FY 24/25 Budget Workshop
- PCAT Proposal for Property, Automotive and Liability Insurance Coverage
- 2024/2025 RFP-Plumbing Bid
- Petroleum Products BID
- 2024-2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans
Special Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD board will meet in a special session to act on the 2024-2025 compensation plan and consider new contract offers for resident and associate teachers. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal, personnel, security, and real-estate matters.
- Approve 2024-2025 BISD Compensation Plan
- Consider new contract offers for Resident Teachers and Associate Teachers
- Closed session for attorney consultation, personnel matters, security measures, and real-property discussion
Regular Board Meeting
The Breckenridge ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2024, to conduct routine procedural items, review administrative reports, and take action on several consent agenda items including budget amendments and food service meal pricing for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also discuss and consider a new compensation plan.
- Consider approval of 2024-25 BISD Code of Conduct
- Consider budget amendments for 2024-25
- Consider Agreement with 'A Very Good Teacher, LLC' for Curriculum Design Services
- Consider payment to United Ag and Turf
- Consider food service meal pricing for students in 24-25 school year
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a confirmation that minutes were approved.
Special Board Meeting
The Board took action regarding the Superintendent's resignation and transition. It approved a motion to allow Nic McClymond to negotiate the timing of Bryan Allen's departure and unused vacation.
- Approved motion to allow Nic McClymond to negotiate Bryan Allen's exit regarding unused vacation and departure timing (5-0, 2 absent)
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board voted to terminate the probationary contract of Tony Patterson effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. The Board determined this action was in the best interest of the district.
- Approved termination of Tony Patterson's probationary contract (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board approved changes to the Superintendent's contract, salary, and benefits. They also appointed FBMC Benefits Management, Inc. as the exclusive insurance Agent of Record and directed the superintendent to leave the Region 14 Benefits Cooperative.
- Approved consent agenda items 8A to 8E (5-0)
- Appointed FBMC Benefits Management, Inc. as exclusive insurance Agent of Record (5-0)
- Approved intent to leave Region 14 Benefits Cooperative at end of 2023-2024 plan year (5-0)
- Approved superintendent's recommendations to employ professional personnel (5-0)
- Approved changes to Superintendent's contract, salary, and benefits (4-1)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees declared Ky Kennedy and Cheyanna Parks Gill as elected for Place 1 and Place 2, cancelling the May 4, 2024 election. The board also approved the 2024-2025 school calendar and personnel employment recommendations.
- Cancelled May 4, 2024 Board of Trustees Election and declared Ky Kennedy (Place 1) and Cheyanna Parks Gill (Place 2) elected (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 BISD school calendar (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items 7A through 7E, including previous minutes, financial reports, donations, budget amendments, and a TEA Staff Development Waiver (7-0)
- Approved superintendent's recommendations to employ certified and licensed personnel (7-0)
- Removed James Wilhite from Superintendent's certified staff recommendation list (7-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a notice that minutes were approved, but does not list the contents of those minutes.
Regular Board Meeting
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the January 23, 2024, meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The board held a special meeting to discuss the progress of the Facilities Planning Committee and options for long-range facilities and bond planning. No formal actions were taken as the primary agenda item was listed as a non-action item.