Big Sandy ISD-Upshur County public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board approved the Superintendent's evaluation instrument and the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings. Other agenda items, including bus purchases and tax collections, were discussed without recorded actions.
- Approved Consent Agenda, including minutes from Nov 13 and Nov 30 meetings
- Approved the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument
Public Meeting
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the district FIRST rating. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded other than the motion to adjourn.
- Adjourned meeting (Passed)
Special Meeting
The Board took action on a joint resolution regarding Public School Finances and Educational Savings Accounts. The motion to adopt the resolution passed.
- Adopted joint resolution on Public School Finances and Educational Savings Accounts (Passed)
Regular Meeting
The Board approved the consent agenda and a lease renewal for copier services. Additionally, the Board cast all 255 of its votes for a position on the Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Passed)
- Cast 255 votes for David Fontano for the Upshur County Appraisal District Board of Directors (Passed)
- Approved lease agreement with Budget Business Systems for copiers (Passed)
Regular Meeting
The Board approved a contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP to collect delinquent government receivables. Other approved items included the 2023-2024 Threat Assessment Team and the consent agenda.
- Approved contingent fee contract with Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott, LLP for collection of delinquent government receivables
- Approved Threat Assessment Team for the 2023-2024 school year
- Approved Consent Agenda, including September 11, 2023 meeting minutes, Wood County Tax Collections interlocal agreement, and Quarterly Investment Report
Regular Meeting
The Board approved a contract for the installation of a card reader and airphone system. Additionally, the Board approved the consent agenda and attendance committees for district schools.
- Approved $13,600 bid from Anderson Fencing and Custom Welding for Card Reader and Airphone System
- Approved attendance committees for Big Sandy Elementary, Junior High, and High School
- Approved consent agenda, including August 14 Regular Meeting, August 31 Public Hearing, and August 31 Special Meeting minutes, and the Annual Investment Report
Public Hearing
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Budget, Maintenance & Operations (M&O), and Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rates. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded regarding these items.
- Adjourned meeting (Passed)
Special Meeting
The board approved the budget for the 2023-2024 school year and set the corresponding tax rates. They also approved a budget amendment and a resolution regarding bond redemption.
- Adopted the 2023-2024 school year budget (Passed)
- Approved Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Tax Rate of $0.669200 (Passed)
- Approved Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate of $0.175900 (Passed)
- Approved Budget Amendment #5 (Passed)
- Adopted resolution calling a portion of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 for redemption prior to maturity (Passed)
Regular Meeting
The Board approved a public hearing date for the upcoming budget and tax rates and resolved to conduct its own tax calculations. Other actions included renewing a legal retainer and approving security officer resolutions.
- Approved Consent Agenda including investment reports and previous meeting minutes
- Adopted resolution for Big Sandy ISD to conduct its own tax calculations
- Set August 31, 2023 for public hearing on 2023-2024 Budget and M&O and I&S tax rates
- Approved renewal of Walsh Gallegos Retainer Program membership
- Approved T-TESS and T-PESS Appraisers for 2023-2024
- Approved Region 7 E-Agreements for the 2023-2024 school year
- Approved resolution regarding Armed Security Officers
- Approved Upshur County AgriLife Extension Adjunct Faculty Resolution
Budget Workshop
The board conducted a budget workshop and entered an executive session regarding personnel matters. No substantive decisions or budget approvals were recorded in the minutes.
- Adjourned meeting (Passed)
Regular Meeting
The Board approved a resolution to establish a Guardian Program for the district. Additionally, the Board adopted three local policy updates as recommended by the Superintendent.
- Approved resolution for a Guardian Program
- Adopted Policy CKED (Local)
- Approved update to Policy DH (Local)
- Approved update to Policy EIE (Local)
Regular Meeting
The Board approved several facility improvements, including security fencing and window film. Other key actions included approving a bank depository contract with Austin Bank and a budget amendment.
- Approved interlocal agreement with Upshur County Tax Assessor's Office for tax collections
- Approved Monarch Built Homes for weight room upgrades and press box improvements
- Approved Budget Amendment #4
- Approved bank depository contract with Austin Bank (Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2025)
- Approved Anderson Fencing for security fencing and Epic Solar for window film
- Approved administrative pay raises
- Approved resolution for 2023-2024 hazardous condition bus routes
- Approved consent agenda, including May 8 and May 16 meeting minutes
Special Meeting
The Board adopted the results of the May 6, 2023, Trustee Election and reorganized its leadership. The Board also authorized the Superintendent to hire personnel and approved specific new hire contracts and a resignation.
- Canvassed May 6, 2023 Election: Jamey Childress (110 votes), Mary Gorman Lingle (100 votes), Josh Sheeley (58 votes); TJ Wigington and Will Brahic ran unopposed
- Nominated Jamey Childress for Board President
- Nominated Seth Jewell for Board Vice-President
- Nominated Mary Lingle for Board Secretary
- Approved authorization for Superintendent to employ personnel from May 16, 2023, to September 11, 2023
- Approved contracts for Jill Ward (High School ELA) and Debbie Henderson (Secondary Assistant Principal)
- Approved resignation of Sherry Maguire (Reading Intervention Teacher)
Regular Meeting
The Board approved a final payment of $29,118.99 to Monarch Built Homes, LLC for the new administration building. Other actions included approving Budget Amendment #3, new teacher contracts, and the 2023-2024 TEKS Certification.
- Approved $29,118.99 final payment to Monarch Built Homes, LLC for new administration building
- Approved resolution authorizing NIMS as the basis for all incident management
- Approved Budget Amendment #3
- Approved amendment of the District of Innovation Plan
- Approved TEKS Certification for 2023-2024
- Approved new teacher contracts for 2023-2024
- Approved district teacher resignations
- Approved consent agenda
Special Meeting
The Board approved a bid from Dynamic to upgrade weight room equipment and passed Budget Amendment #2. The meeting included an executive session regarding personnel matters.
- Approved $142,028.29 bid from Dynamic for weight room equipment upgrades
- Approved Budget Amendment #2
Regular Meeting
The Board approved contracts for district administrators and the hiring of three new teachers and coaches. The Board also approved an Emergency School Closing Resolution and accepted several personnel resignations.
- Approved Consent Agenda, including Quarterly Investment Report
- Approved Emergency School Closing Resolution
- Approved contracts for district administrators
- Approved resignations of David Berthiaume (High School English Teacher) and Moriah Phillips (Technology Director)
- Approved hiring of Ronnie Waid, Rolando Moody, and Chase Woods as teachers and coaches
Regular Meeting
The Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar and returning teacher and instructional coach contracts. The Board also increased adult meal prices and certified the Superintendent to the Region 7 Regional Advisory Board. Administrator contracts were tabled.
- Approved 2023-2024 Big Sandy ISD School Calendar
- Approved increase in adult meal prices
- Approved contracts for district teachers and Instructional Coaches
- Certified Superintendent to the Region 7 Regional Advisory Board
- Accepted staff resignations
- Approved Feb 13 and Feb 21, 2023 meeting minutes
- Tabled approval of administrator contracts
Special Meeting
The board approved the employment contract for Brian Pullum as the new Big Sandy ISD Athletic Director. The meeting also included an executive session regarding personnel matters.
- Approved contract for Athletic Director Brian Pullum
Regular Meeting
The Board approved a resolution for emergency school closings and a contract for a Junior High ELA teacher. Other actions included approving the consent agenda and a retirement incentive application.
- Approved Consent Agenda, including minutes from Nov 14, 2022, Jan 9, 2023, and Feb 6, 2023
- Approved Resolution for Retirement/Unused State Days Incentive Application
- Approved Emergency School Closing Resolution
- Approved moving the March 13, 2023 meeting to March 23, 2023
- Approved contract for Jordan Chambers, Junior High ELA Teacher for the remainder of 2022-2023
Public Hearing
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the district's Texas Academic Public Performance Report (TAPR). No substantive decisions were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting (Passed)
February 6, 2023 - Special Meeting
The Board met in a special session to address a legal matter involving a student. The Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to resolve the litigation and execute the necessary documents.
- Authorized Superintendent to resolve Student vs. Big Sandy Independent School District (Texas Education Agency Docket No. 086-SE-1122) based on closed session terms
Regular Meeting
The Board approved the 2021-2022 financial audit and extended the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2026. A school board election was called for May 6, 2023, and a personnel reassignment was approved.
- Approved 2021-2022 Financial Audit by Goff & Herrington P.C.
- Approved consent agenda, including Quarterly Investment Report and December 12, 2022 minutes
- Called school board election for May 6, 2023, for terms of TJ Wigington, Will Brahic, Jamey Childress, and Mary Lingle
- Approved reassignment of Athletic Director Larry Minter to Director of the Wildcat Academy
- Approved Superintendent evaluation and contract extension to June 30, 2026, at $120,000 per year