Bandera Independent School District public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider a proposal for a 4-day school week, a presentation on delinquent property tax collection, and several policy and operational items. The board will also vote on a code of ethics, operating procedures, and budget amendment #4, among other actions.
- Proposal of a 4-day school week for Bandera ISD
- Presentation by Law Office of Henry Gates Steen, Jr. P.C. on delinquent ad valorem property tax collection
- Consideration of TASB Policy DP (LOCAL) to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers
- Consideration of Budget Amendment #4
- Purchase of outdoor tables for BHS cafeteria and flooring at BHS, Alkek, and Hill Country cafeterias
This will begin as soon as the Public Hearing is over. - Special Meeting of the Board
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the November 7, 2023 school trustee and bond elections. The board will declare winners for Place 1 and Place 2 and consider a resolution to approve the bond election results. The meeting is scheduled to begin after a public hearing.
- Canvass school trustee election results and declare winners for Place 1 and Place 2
- Consider resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the November 7, 2023 bond election
Public Hearing
The Bandera Independent School District board is holding a public hearing on November 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a financial report update on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), presented by Michael Neuman. The meeting is otherwise limited to a call to order and adjournment.
- Financial report update on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
The Regular Meeting will begin as soon as the Special Meeting is over - Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider and possibly approve several items, including an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Bandera County for property tax collection, the district's annual financial report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and a policy manual update. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, personnel recommendations, and various departmental reports.
- Approve amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Bandera County for ad valorem property tax collection
- Approve Bandera ISD Annual Financial Report for year ending June 30, 2023
- Approve TASB LEGAL and LOCAL Policy Manual Update 122
- Consider presentation by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP on delinquent property tax collection
- Approve personnel recommendations including resignations and new hires
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine reports and approvals, followed by action items including a budget amendment, a stipend schedule addition, a District of Innovation Plan amendment, and approval of a band and choir trip to Florida. The board will also hear reports on district improvement plans, ESL, and an intruder detection audit.
- Approve Budget Amendment #3
- Approve addition to 2023-2024 Stipend Schedule
- Approve amendment to District of Innovation Plan
- Approve BHS band and choir trip to Florida
- Accept donation from BISD Education Foundation for teacher grants
Special Meeting of the Board
This is a special meeting of the Bandera ISD Board. The board will consider and possibly act on nominating candidates to the Bandera Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2024-2025. The agenda also includes routine items: call to order, citizen comments, and adjournment.
- Nomination of candidates to Bandera Central Appraisal District Board for 2024-2025
- Citizens comments period
- Call to order and quorum establishment
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly act on several items, including adopting the 2023-2024 tax rate, approving Budget Amendment #2, and approving incentive pay for the school year. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and several waiver requests.
- Adopt the Tax Rate for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Approve Budget Amendment #2
- Approve Incentive Pay for 2023-2024
- Approve class size waivers for Alkek Elementary School and Hill Country Elementary
- Approve filing a Foreign Exchange Student Waiver for 2023-2024
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD board will consider calling a bond election and ordering the November 7, 2023 trustee election. They will also vote on the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, several staffing additions, and various purchases including HVAC units and educational software. The consent agenda includes routine approvals like minutes, personnel recommendations, and reports.
- Consider calling a bond election
- Order November 7, 2023 trustee election
- Approve 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Approve purchase of new HVAC for BHS Practice Gym and Band Hall
- Approve paying negative lunch balances
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving a contract for election services with Bandera County, accepting an interlocal agreement for School Resource Officers (SROs), approving re-sealing of the Transportation and Facilities parking area, and approving Budget Amendment #1. The agenda also includes consent agenda items such as personnel recommendations, budget reports, and departmental updates, as well as informational items like the 2023-2024 Student Handbook and a report on school bus vandalism.
- Approve 2023 Contract for Election Services between Bandera County Elections Department and Bandera ISD
- Accept Interlocal Agreement between Bandera County and BISD for Campus SROs
- Approve re-sealing of the BISD Transportation and Facilities parking area
- Approve Budget Amendment #1
- Consent agenda includes personnel recommendations, budget status, and departmental reports
Public Hearing
The Bandera Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to present information on the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes only this informational item, along with the call to order and adjournment, so no votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget presented by Michael Neuman
The Regular Meeting will begin as soon as the Public Hearing is complete - Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 26, 2023, following a public hearing. The board will consider and possibly approve the 2023-2024 budget, a compensation plan, and a budget amendment, along with several other action items. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, informational reports, and updates on the Teacher Incentive Allotment and the November trustee election.
- Adopt BISD Budget for 2023-2024
- Approve 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
- Approve Budget Amendment #8
- Purchase student Chromebooks from SHI Government Solutions
- Approve two-year extension to Depository Contract for 2023-2025
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board will consider several action items, including authorizing the superintendent to offer employment contracts to professional staff for April through August, purchasing 24 cafeteria tables, approving a 2023-2024 contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, selecting a financial auditor for 2022-2023, and installing protective film and cameras at Hill Country Elementary. The board will also hear reports on budget, curriculum, technology, and other departments, plus updates on limited open enrollment and budget development.
- Authorize superintendent to offer professional staff contracts (April–August)
- Purchase 24 cafeteria tables
- Approve 2023-2024 Southwest Foodservice Excellence contract
- Approve financial auditor for 2022-2023
- Install 3M Ultra 800 Protective Film and cameras at Hill Country Elementary
Special Meeting of the Board
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the superintendent's contract. The board will first meet in closed session for legal consultation and contract discussion, then reconvene in open session to take possible action on the contract.
- Closed session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.071 for attorney consultation on superintendent contract legal issues
- Closed session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to discuss superintendent contract approval
- Open session to consider and take possible action on superintendent contract approval
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve several action items, including the 2023-2024 District of Innovation School Calendar, a contract with Bandera County for a bond election, Budget Amendment #6, and policy updates. The board will also discuss reports on academics, safety inspections, and high-needs stipend areas, and will enter a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve 2023-2024 District of Innovation School Calendar
- Approve TASB Update 120 additions/replacements to LOCAL Board Policy
- Approve painting of BMS Cafeteria
- Approve installation of digital camera system at Alkek Elementary
- Approve Bond Election Contract with Bandera County
Regular Meeting
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving Budget Amendment #5 and discuss all matters related to calling a bond election, including adopting an order. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine items, informational reports, and a closed session to evaluate the superintendent and discuss their contract.
- Consideration and possible action to approve Budget Amendment #5
- Consider all matters incident and related to calling a bond election
- Approve personnel recommendations (resignations and new hires)
- Accept donation from Thomas and Sandra Hunt Foundation
- Closed session to evaluate Superintendent and approve contract