Bandera Independent School District public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will swear in newly elected members and select board officers. The board will also consider adopting a Code of Ethics, operating procedures, and district performance goals.
- Selection of Board Officers
- Possible action to accept a donation from the BISD Education Foundation for grants
- Possible action to adopt the Board of Trustees Code of Ethics Resolution
- Possible action to approve Board of Trustees Operating Procedures
- Possible action to approve Board Priorities and District Performance Goals
Special Meeting
The Bandera ISD board will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the November 4, 2025 school trustee election and declare winners for Places 5, 6, and 7. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Canvass School Trustee Election results of November 4, 2025 and declare winners for Place 5, Place 6, and Place 7
The Regular Meeting will start immediately after the Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
The Bandera Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The board will review routine reports from district departments and consider action on a budget amendment, policy updates, and the election of appraisal district directors.
- Consideration and possible action to approve Budget Amendment #3
- Consideration and possible action to approve, add, revise, or delete LOCAL policies as offered by TASB Policy Service
- Consideration and possible action to elect Directors to the Bandera Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026–2027
Public Hearing
The board will meet for a public hearing to receive an update on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
- Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) update presented by Michael Neuman
Regular Meeting
The Board of Directors will review the Annual Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2025, and consider Budget Amendment #2. The meeting also includes discussions on district and campus improvement plans for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of the Annual Financial Report for the year ending June 30, 2025
- Approval of Budget Amendment #2
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
- Possible action to accept a donation from the BISD Education Foundation for teacher grants
- Nomination of candidates for the Bandera Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026 and 2027
Regular Meeting
The Bandera Independent School District board will meet September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM to conduct its regular business. The meeting includes routine procedural items, committee reports, and several policy votes. No major new spending or construction projects are on the agenda.
- Approve 2025-26 tax rate
- Adopt Board Policy FNCE(LOCAL) to allow student phone storage during school
- Adopt revised District of Innovation Plan
- Approve list of Security Brokers and Dealers for 2025-26 fiscal year
- Consider resolution to comply with TEC 37.0814 and HB 121
Regular Meeting
The Bandera Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items including donations for athletics, purchases for student lockers, and budget amendments. The board will also consider approving the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and a District of Innovation Plan update.
- Approve donation to BISD Athletics for scoreboards
- Approve purchase of student athlete lockers at Bandera High School
- Approve 2025-2026 BISD Student Code of Conduct
- Approve Budget Amendment #1
- Order the November 4, 2025 Bandera ISD Trustee Election
Public Hearing of the Board
The Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
The Regular Meeting will start immediately after the Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially adopt the 2025-2026 budget and compensation plan. The agenda also includes reviews of student test results and updates on major construction projects.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 BISD Budget and Budget Amendment #7
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Contract for Election Services with Bandera County Elections Department
- Interlocal Agreement with Bandera County Sheriff's Department for School Resource Officers
- Adoption of the updated Bandera County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Special Meeting of the Board
The Bandera ISD Board will meet in a special session to rank competitive proposals for the BHS Stadium Improvement Project and BISD Security Vestibules/High School Restroom Renovations. They will also consider Budget Amendment #6. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening to act on any outcomes.
- Rank proposals for BHS Stadium Improvement Project and delegate contract negotiation to Superintendent
- Rank proposals for BISD Security Vestibules and High School Restrooms Renovations, delegate contract negotiation to Superintendent
- Approve Budget Amendment #6
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review a draft budget for 2025-2026 and consider several approvals, including a budget amendment and equipment purchases. The board will also discuss the possible cancellation of the July 14, 2025, regular meeting.
- Budget Amendment #5
- Purchase of two 10 ton package units for the BHS Auditorium
- Purchase of Just Right Reader
- Approval of personnel recommendations
- 2025-2026 Draft Budget
Regular Meeting
The Bandera Independent School District Board will discuss staffing for the 2025-2026 school year and facility upgrades. The board is also considering changes to how the district collects delinquent property taxes.
- Design of improvements to BHS Stadium by CEI Engineering Associates
- Contract renewal for Southwest Foodservice Excellence for 2025-2026
- Addition of a Special Education Behavior Teacher for 2025-2026
- Termination of delinquent tax collection contract with Law Firm of Henry Steen
- Proposed contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LP for tax collection
Regular Meeting
The Bandera Independent School District board will meet March 10, 2025 to vote on several items including a lease agreement with the Bandera County Soil and Water Conservation District, an athletic donation, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes routine reports on facilities, transportation, and curriculum.
- Lease agreement with Bandera County Soil and Water Conservation District
- Donation to BHS Athletics from RFS Sports
- 2025-2026 District of Innovation School Calendar approval
- TASB Policy Update 124 approval
- Budget Amendment #4 approval
Public Hearing of the Board
The Bandera Independent School District Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the Annual TAPR Report for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also includes a period for citizen comments.
- Public hearing on the Annual TAPR Report for the 2023-2024 School Year
The Regular Meeting will start immediately after the Public Hearing - Regular Meeting
The Bandera Independent School District Board will meet to review district reports and personnel recommendations. The board will consider possible action on a Targeted Improvement Plan and School Improvement Strategy for Hill Country Elementary.
- Approval of personnel recommendations
- Proposed 2025-2026 District of Innovation School Calendar
- Targeted Improvement Plan and School Improvement Strategy for Hill Country Elementary
- Approval of Texas Public Schools Week
- P-TECH/CTE Annual Update
DISTRICT 26-4A EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ATHLETICS
The District 26-4A Executive Committee Athletics meets to conduct routine business and hear a single eligibility case. The committee will determine whether a Fredericksburg High School student athlete violated rules by changing schools for athletic reasons.
- Fredericksburg High School: decision on eligibility of student athlete for alleged violation of Section 443 (changing schools for athletic reasons)
Regular Meeting
The Bandera Independent School District board will meet to discuss district reports and budget planning. The board is considering actions regarding campus safety designs and teacher grants, as well as the superintendent's contract evaluation.
- Possible action to approve Stantec Architecture for designing safety vestibules and other district projects
- Possible action to accept a donation from BISD Education Foundation for teacher grants
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 budget planning calendar
- Closed meeting to evaluate the Superintendent and discuss their contract
- Closed meeting regarding safety and security