Ballinger ISD public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review administrative reports and consider several action items. Key discussions include a new equipment lease and updates to the district's operational plan.
- Possible approval of a 3-year contract with CTWP to lease copy machines and a related budget amendment
- Possible approval of revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan
- Possible approval of changes to a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Ballinger and Edward Studer for the BISD Retention Pond
- Possible authorization for the superintendent to fill a vacant teaching position
- Review of a preliminary estimate for repairs on White Activity Bus 11-25
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the reorganization of the board and its standing committees. Members will also consider granting the superintendent authority for multiple equipment purchases and approve the 2025 Tax Roll.
- Purchase of student and staff laptops and licensing between $25,000 and $90,000
- Purchase of network switches between $25,000 and $35,000
- Purchase of a new small activity bus between $25,000 and $140,000
- Purchase of a maintenance/grounds tractor between $25,000 and $35,000
- Approval of the 2025 Tax Roll and 2026-27 Runnels Central Appraisal District Ballot
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will meet October 8 at 6 p.m. to act on several items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, a $150,000 operating-fund purchase of a new school bus via a purchasing cooperative, and the sale of two existing buses at auction. The board will also vote on approving the 2025–26 Superintendent Advisory Committee and revisions to the District of Innovation Plan and Wellness Plan.
- Approve minutes from September 8, 2025 regular meeting
- Approve up to $150,000 operating funds for new school bus purchase via purchasing cooperative
- Authorize sale of two buses through auction and enter auction agreement
- Approve 2025–26 Superintendent Advisory Committee
- Approve revisions to BISD District of Innovation Plan and Wellness Plan
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in these minutes.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will discuss canceling the November 4, 2025, election because candidates for Single Member Districts 2 and 7 are unopposed. The board will also consider updates to the school calendar and library material policies.
- Proposed cancellation of the November 4, 2025, School Board Election
- Proposed revision to 2025-26 school calendar to make December 3 a student holiday/staff workday
- Approval of Board Policy EFB (Local) regarding library materials and collection development
- Approval of 2025-26 Bank Reconciliation Contract with Carolyn Carson
- Approval of 2025-26 Elementary and Secondary Campus Improvement Plans
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for August 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred, and no agenda items were acted upon.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting scheduled for August 29, 2025, was cancelled. The district cited scheduled maintenance on the BoardBook system from August 14–16, 2025, as the reason for the cancellation.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the district’s proposed 2025-26 official budget, food service budget, and 2025 tax rate. Members will also consider budget amendments, fund balance actions, insurance plans, and family engagement policies.
- Public hearing on 2025-26 budget and proposed tax rate
- Vote to adopt 2025-26 official operating budget (Funds 199 and 161)
- Vote to adopt 2025-26 food service budget (Fund 101)
- Vote to adopt 2025 tax rate by ordinance
- Consider approval of comprehensive insurance plan for 2025-26 school year
The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes were recorded in the text.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several operational approvals for the 2025-26 school year, including student handbooks and meal pricing. The body will also discuss record-keeping changes under SB 413 and prepare for the upcoming budget and tax rate adoption.
- Order of election for Single-Member Districts 2 and 7 in November 2025
- Approval of 2025-26 adult meal pricing
- Approval of 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbooks
- Paraprofessional stipends for high-needs positions
- Dual Credit Partnership Agreement with Howard College
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review pay scales for teachers, counselors, and librarians, as well as raises for non-contract administrative and non-instructional staff. The meeting includes decisions on the 2025-26 employee handbook and various district contracts. The board will also receive reports on hiring and budget updates for the upcoming school year.
- Purchase of iReady materials totaling $25,000
- Approval of 2025-26 Teacher, Counselor, and Librarian Pay Scale
- Proposed raises for non-contract administrative staff and non-instructional teachers
- Adoption of a new substitute pay schedule for 2025-26
- Policy revisions regarding student use of personal communication devices
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Training Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees held a training meeting focused on ethics and governance standards. Presenters from ESC Region 15 provided instruction on trustee responsibilities and compliance requirements.
The meeting consisted of Board of Trustee EISO Training presented by Dr. Casey Calahan and Ms. Laura Strube with ESC Region 15. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
Ballinger ISD Safety Committee Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Safety and Security Committee will meet to discuss results from the Texas Education Agency District Vulnerability Assessment. The committee will also review other safety and security information.
- Texas Education Agency District Vulnerability Assessment Results
The minutes record the call to order and roll call for the Ballinger ISD Safety and Security Committee. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the provided text.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will meet June 10, 2025 to act on routine approvals including hiring a new football coach, amending the 2024–25 budget, and renewing the district’s banking contract. The board will also discuss delegating limited hiring authority to the superintendent and applying for a state waiver after a weather-related closure. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Ratify hiring of Bryan Gayoso as boys athletic director and head football coach
- Approve budget amendments for the 2024–25 school year
- Renew Bank Depository Contract with First National Bank of Ballinger (Sept 1, 2025–Aug 31, 2027)
- Consider temporary delegation of final hiring authority to the superintendent for contract employees
- Approve process for TEA low-attendance waiver application after January 9, 2025 weather closure
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Runnels County Hazard Mitigation Plan Hearing
The Ballinger Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed Runnels County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The hearing allows residents to ask questions or provide comments on the plan, which covers multiple jurisdictions including Runnels County and several cities and school districts.
- Public hearing on the County-Wide Hazard Mitigation Plan for Runnels County
The board held a public hearing to present the proposed Runnels County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The purpose of the meeting was to answer questions and hear comments regarding the plan.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and likely approve several contracts, plans, and purchases at this regular meeting, including a $50,000 laptop purchase, nearly $60,000 in door and camera upgrades, and revisions to district innovation and improvement plans. The board will also consider delegating hiring authority to the superintendent and approving partnerships with Angelo State University and ESC Region 15.
- Approve $50,000 laptop purchase via purchasing coop for 2025-26 school year
- Approve $60,000 in door, keyless entry, and camera upgrades via purchasing coop
- Approve revised District of Innovation Plan 2022-2027 and 2025-26 District Improvement Plan
- Approve MOU with Angelo State University for dual credit courses at Ballinger High School
- Approve MOU with ESC Region 15 to continue Head Start Program at Ballinger Elementary
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in these minutes.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Training Meeting Cancelled
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Training Meeting scheduled for April 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 14 to act on contracts, policies, and instructional materials. Items include renewing the National School Lunch Program contract, approving a therapy dog program, and certifying 2025–26 instructional materials. The board will also discuss operating procedures and receive routine reports.
- Renew SFE contract for 2025–26 National School Lunch Program
- Approve a therapy dog to support student and staff mental health
- Ratify certification of 2025–26 instructional materials
- Approve MOUs with Sonoma State University and WestEd for STEMACES study
- Consider revised District of Innovation Plan for approval in May
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 12, 2025. The board will discuss and likely act on repairs to metal roofs damaged by the May 2024 hail storm, approve the 2025-26 school calendar, and consider a shared-services contract with Fairview Accelerated Education CO-OP. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2023-24 Texas Academic Performance Report and routine approvals of past minutes and contracts.
- Approve repairs to metal roofs damaged by May 2024 hail storm
- Approve 2025-26 BISD School Calendar
- Approve Fairview Accelerated Education CO-OP contract for shared education services
- Vote on hiring authority for Superintendent until next regular meeting
- Approve financial auditors for 2024-25 school year
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will meet for a special session focused on board member training. The session will be presented by Terry Smith of Leon-Alcala LLC.
- Team of Eight Board Member Training presented by Terry Smith with Leon-Alcala LLC
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review financial and attendance reports and consider several policy updates. The board will also discuss a parent grievance and the installation of new glass doors at the high school entrance.
- Approval of new glass doors at the high school entrance funded by SAFE Cycle Grant #2
- Consideration of Board Policy Update 124 covering financial ethics, employee conduct, and student welfare
- Action regarding Level Three FNG Parent Grievance
- Review of January Budget, Tax, and Check Register reports
- Discussion of administrator contracts for Principals, Assistant Principals, and other directors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notifications.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-24 FIRST report and consider approving the 2023-2024 financial audit. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the contract and evaluation of Superintendent Caroline Toliver.
- Public hearing on Ballinger ISD 2023-24 FIRST Report
- Approval of 2023-2024 Ballinger ISD Financial Audit
- Renewal of Superintendent Caroline Toliver's contract
- Review of Intruder Detection Audit regarding school safety and security
- Ratification of employee resignations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.