Baird ISD public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider accepting the annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Members will also discuss returning to TRS-ActiveCare for district health insurance and cast votes for the Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

• Annual financial audit report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2025
• Review of options to return to TRS-ActiveCare for health insurance
• Voting for Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors
• Approval of superintendent evaluation instrument for 2025–2026
• TASB Policy Update 126 LEGAL and LOCAL policies

The Board approved the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, and the district FIRST report. Members decided to keep the current health insurance provider for the 2026-2027 school year. The Board also adopted TASB Policy Update 126 and approved the 2025-2026 superintendent evaluation instrument.

• Approved minutes of prior meetings (7-0)
• Accepted annual financial audit report for fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved district FIRST report (7-0)
• Decided to keep current health insurance provider for 2026-2027 school year (7-0)
• Adopted TASB Policy Update 126, Legal (7-0)
• Cast allocated votes for Callahan County Appraisal District Board of Directors (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved superintendent evaluation instrument for 2025-2026 school year (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Baird ISD board will certify the results of the November 4, 2025 bond election and trustee election, swear in new trustees, and reorganize the board. They will also discuss construction projects tied to the 2025 bond, health insurance options, and policy updates.

• Adoption of bond election canvassing results
• Adoption of trustee election canvassing results
• Oath of office for new trustees
• Reorganization of Board of Trustees
• Approval of Gallagher Construction Services as Construction Manager-Agent for 2025 bond projects

The Board of Trustees approved the delivery method and management for 2025 bond building projects and authorized the design phase. The board also canvassed election results, reorganized leadership, and appointed a new Trustee.

• Adopted order canvassing returns for bond and Trustee elections
• Maintained Kenneth Brock as Board President, Lori Higgins as Vice President, and Krystal Bounds as Secretary
• Approved Construction Manager-Agent as delivery method for 2025 bond projects
• Approved Gallagher Construction Services as Construction Manager-Agent for 2025 bond projects
• Authorized WRA Architects to proceed with the November 2025 bond program design phase
• Approved the November 2025 bond sale timeline presented by Live Oak Public Finance
• Approved district library book order in compliance with Senate Bill 13
• Appointed Efraim Rodriguez as Trustee to fill the vacancy left by Carrie Smith

Regular Meeting

The Baird Independent School District board will meet to discuss or vote on several items, including appointing a trustee to fill a vacant seat, revising district mission statements, purchasing a digital marquee sign, reviewing health insurance provider options, and cybersecurity training requirements. The board will also receive campus reports, financial updates, and recognize an employee of the month.

• Appoint a trustee to fill the unexpired term created by Carrie Smith's resignation
• Begin process to revise District Mission and Vision Statements
• Approve purchase of a digital marquee sign for district communications
• Review options for returning to TRS-ActiveCare as the district’s health insurance provider
• Discuss required cybersecurity training for the Board of Trustees

The Board approved the purchase of a new digital marquee sign and authorized the process to revise the District Mission and Vision Statements. Additionally, the Board decided to initiate an employee survey regarding a potential return to TRS-ActiveCare for health insurance.

• Approved minutes of prior meetings (5-0)
• Authorized the process to revise District Mission and Vision Statements (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 7ftx14ft digital marquee sign (5-0)
• Approved initiating employee survey to review returning to TRS-ActiveCare for health insurance (5-0)
• Entered closed session at 7:11pm (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:32pm (5-0)

Special Meeting

The board will meet to discuss and potentially take action on nominations for the Callahan Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term.

• Nominations to the Callahan Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (2026-2027 term)

The board met to nominate a representative for the Callahan Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term. The nomination of Donna McAdams was approved.

• Nominated Donna McAdams to the Callahan Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term (4-0, 3 absent)

Regular Meeting

The Board will review financial and enrollment reports and consider budget amendments. Key discussions include the district's investment policy, library book orders, and the bidding strategy for an agricultural arena project.

• Bidding and procurement strategy for the agricultural arena project
• Budget amendment 26-01
• Annual review and adoption of the District's Investment Policy
• Proposed district library book order in compliance with Senate Bill 13
• TASB Policy Update 125 LEGAL and LOCAL policies

The Board approved budget amendments, updated district investment policies, and adopted TASB policy updates. Members also voted to delay bidding for the agricultural arena project to potentially lower costs, provided construction is finished by July 2026.

• Approved minutes of prior meetings (6-0)
• Approved budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved annual review and adoption of District Investment Policy and strategies (6-0)
• Approved TASB Policy Update 125 LEGAL and LOCAL policies (6-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of SB12 requirements (6-0)
• Approved delay of bidding for agricultural arena project to seek better pricing (6-0)
• Entered closed session at 7:53 pm (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 pm (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Baird ISD board holds its regular meeting on August 28, 2025, with a public session focused on the 2025–2026 district budget and proposed tax rates. The board will also hear campus reports, discuss policy updates, and consider several approvals including minutes, calendars, and handbooks.

• Review and possible approval of the 2025–2026 district budget
• Possible approval of the 2025–2026 Student Code of Conduct
• Discussion and possible approval of amendments to solar energy agreements with Enbridge Solar (Project 1752)
• Possible approval of 2025–2026 district tax rates
• Possible approval of resolution granting extracurricular status to Callahan County 4H

The Board approved the 2025-26 district budget and set the total tax rate at $0.9626 per $100 valuation. The Board also approved the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct and various administrator salary increases. Additionally, amendments to Value Limitation Agreements with Enbridge Solar were approved.

• Adopted 2025-26 tax rate of $0.9626 per $100 valuation (4-0)
• Approved 2025-26 district budget (4-0)
• Approved amended 2024-25 budget (4-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct (4-0)
• Approved $6,000 raises for campus principals, counselors, and school nurse (4-0)
• Approved 5% raise for Superintendent Tim Little (4-0)
• Approved Value Limitation Agreement amendments with Enbridge Solar (4-0)
• Granted extracurricular status to Callahan County 4H and adjunct status to extension agents (4-0)

Special Meeting

The board will hold a budget workshop and discuss calling two elections for November 4, 2025. The board will also address a vacancy following the resignation of a board member.

• Proposed school building bond election not to exceed $26,000,000
• Proposed General Election for Trustee on November 4, 2025
• Budget Workshop
• Resignation of Board Member Carrie Smith
• Appointment of a replacement for the term expiring December 2026

The provided minutes for the August 15, 2025, special meeting list agenda items for discussion and possible action, but do not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Special Meeting

The Board will hold a budget workshop and discuss calling two elections for November 4, 2025. The body will also consider the resignation of Board Member Carrie Smith and the appointment of a replacement.

• Proposed school building bond election not to exceed $26,000,000
• Proposed general election for trustees on November 4, 2025
• Resignation of Board Member Carrie Smith
• Appointment of a replacement for the board vacancy expiring December 2026
• Budget workshop

The Board approved calling a general election and two bond propositions for November 4, 2025. The Board also accepted the resignation of member Carrie Smith and entered an executive session to discuss a replacement.

• Approved order calling a General Election for November 4, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Proposition A bond election for $23 million for High School and Elementary Campus academic improvements (4-0)
• Approved Proposition B bond election for $2.5 million for teacher housing (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of Board Member Carrie Smith (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session at 7:18 pm (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Baird ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on July 31, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including adopting meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year, approving contracts for professional staff, and considering updates to policies related to instructional resources, homeschool participation, and student device use. The board will also review financial reports and an investment report.

• Adopt Board meeting dates for 2025-2026 school year
• Ratify contracts for professional staff hired in June and July
• Approve Agreement for Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement)
• Consider policy updates: EFB(LOCAL) (instructional resources), FD(LOCAL) (homeschool UIL participation), FNCE(LOCAL) (student devices)
• Review financial and investment reports for July

The Board approved several local policy updates, including rules for instructional resources and the prohibition of homeschool students in UIL activities. The Board also adopted the 2025-2026 meeting schedule and delegated attendance credit purchase authority to the Superintendent.

• Approved minutes of prior meetings (4-0)
• Adopted 2025-2026 Board meeting dates, changing Sept 15 to Sept 22 (4-0)
• Delegated contractual authority to Superintendent for Purchase of Attendance Credit for 2025-2026 (4-0)
• Adopted first version of policy EFB(LOCAL) regarding instructional resources and library materials (4-0)
• Adopted policy FD(LOCAL) to disallow homeschool participation in UIL activities (4-0)
• Approved policy FNCE(LOCAL) regarding student conduct and electronic devices (4-0)
• Accepted list of personnel hired by the Superintendent under granted authority (4-0)

Regular Meeting Cancelled

The Baird Independent School District board cancelled its regular meeting on March 24, 2025. No decisions or discussions took place; the agenda listed only procedural items such as approving prior minutes, policy updates, and contract changes.