Buckholts Independent School District public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD school board is holding a regular meeting with a short agenda. The main items are an overview of the School FIRST financial integrity rating system and a review of the district's rating. The meeting also includes routine items like call to order, quorum declaration, pledge, and public comments.
- Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
- Review of Buckholts ISD rating with attachment '2223 BISD FIRST RATING'
- Public comments per Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board is holding a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. The board will consider consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, and take possible action on Lone Star Governance, safety and security plans, TASB updates, and the District Improvement Plan. An executive session is authorized if needed.
- Finance report and check register for November 2023
- Certify minutes from Nov. 1 and Nov. 27, 2023 meetings
- Discussion/action on Safety and Security Plans/Audit
- Discussion/action on BISD District Improvement Plan
- Discussion/action on Lone Star Governance
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District Board will review financial, principal, and superintendent reports. The board will also consider action items regarding Lone Star Governance and various educational agreements.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Lone Star Governance
- Discussion and possible action regarding amended Temple College MOU
- Discussion and possible action regarding BMSS Co-op Agreement (Updated)
- Approval of November 6, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes
- October 2023 Finance Report
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD Board will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The only action item is discussion and possible action regarding Trustee Mysty Tanner's board resignation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, quorum declaration, pledge, and public comments.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Trustee Mysty Tanner's Board Resignation
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 1, 2023, with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include possible decisions on bank investments/depository, a potential overpayment of funds, Lone Star Governance, safety and security plans/audit, appraisers, a trustee resignation, an interagency agreement, and a security film package. The board may also enter closed session as permitted by Texas law.
- Discussion and possible action on BISD Bank Investments/Depository
- Discussion and possible action on potential overpayment of funds
- Discussion and possible action on Safety and Security Plans/Audit
- Discussion and possible action on Trustee Leslie Lorenz Board Resignation
- Discussion and possible action on Waterboy Graphic Security Film Package
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District Board is holding a regular meeting on October 11, 2023. The agenda consists of procedural items and a scheduled board training session.
- Buckholts ISD Board Training
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include setting the proposed tax rate, discussing school board training, cafeteria repairs, policy updates, safety plans, a potential School Guardian Program, and the Dean of Students position. The board may also enter a closed session as permitted by Texas law.
- Discussion and possible approval of proposed tax rate and ordinance to set tax rate
- Discussion and possible action regarding Belfor repairs to cafeteria (3 invoices attached)
- Discussion and possible action regarding implementing BISD School Guardian Program
- Discussion and possible action regarding Safety and Security Plans/Audit
- Discussion and possible action regarding BISD DC (LOCAL) Policy
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board is meeting for a regular session that includes a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. The board will consider the general operating, child nutrition, and debt service budgets, as well as the proposed tax rate. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for call to order, quorum declaration, pledge, and public comments.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 general operating budget
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 child nutrition budget
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 debt service budget
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 tax rate
- Consideration of proposed budget and tax rate under CE(LEGAL and LOCAL)
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board will consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and compensation plan, set the tax rate, and approve a budget amendment. They will also discuss joining a lawsuit against the state over school financial accountability ratings, and review handbooks and the School Guardian Program.
- Proposed 2023-2024 BISD Budget and Compensation Plan
- Proposed Tax Rate and Ordinance to set tax rate
- BISD Budget Amendment
- 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct Handbook
- Join lawsuit Kingsville ISD, et al. v. Morath
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include approving the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, several interlocal agreements (Milam County Extension, Central Counties Services, Temple College), and selecting a TASB delegate. The board will also discuss fence quotes and may enter closed session.
- 2023-24 BISD Student Code of Conduct
- 2023-24 BISD Employee Handbook
- Milam County Extension Service Agreement
- Central Counties Services MOU
- Temple College MOU (FY23-FY24)
Public Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a public hearing on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The agenda also includes public comments and standard procedural items such as call to order, quorum declaration, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on ESSA
- Public comments per Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
- Special board meeting notice and quorum declaration
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include finalizing board trustee appointed positions and discussing possible approval of the 2023-2024 Board Operating Procedures. The board may also enter closed session as permitted by Texas law.
- Finalize Buckholts ISD Board of Trustee Appointed Positions
- Discussion and possible approval of 2023-2024 Board Operating Procedures
- Certify and approve BISD June 5, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes
- Finance report with bank reconciliation, financial report, and check register
- Resolution for Annual Review 2022 attached
Regular Meeting
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and potentially act on board membership changes. They will interview candidates for trustee positions, consider a resignation, and possibly appoint trustees to fill two vacant seats. The board may also enter a closed session as permitted by state law.
- Discussion: Interview and question trustee candidates
- Possible action on Mr. Jessie Benavidez's resignation from the board
- Possible action to appoint a trustee to fill Mr. Adan Losoya's former position
- Possible action to appoint a trustee to fill Mr. Jessie Benavidez's former position
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.084
Regular Meeting
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to interview candidates for a school board position and discuss filling vacancies. The board will also consider accepting a resignation and making appointments to fill two former trustee positions. The meeting includes a closed session as permitted by Texas law.
- Interview trustee candidates for board qualification
- Discuss and possibly accept resignation of Mr. Jessie Benavidez
- Discuss and possibly appoint trustee to fill Mr. Adan Losoya's former position
- Discuss and possibly appoint trustee to fill Mr. Jessie Benavidez's former position
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code
Regular Meeting
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include approving an amended agreement with Ben Milam Solar 3 LLC, adopting the 2023-2024 school calendar, and approving administrative and teacher contracts. The board may also enter closed session for personnel and other matters.
- Amended Agreement with Ben Milam Solar 3 LLC, Comptroller Application No: 1521
- 2023-2024 School Calendar
- Administrative contracts for Employees A.D., P.J.
- 2023-2024 Teacher Contracts for 16 named employees
- TASB Risk Management Contribution and Coverage Participation
Special Meeting
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on two items: the E-Rate bid matrix for telecommunications services, and cancellation of the May 2023 board election. Public comments will be accepted. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Discussion and possible action on E-Rate Bid Matrix
- Discussion and possible action on cancellation of May 2023 Board of Trustees election
Regular Meeting
The Buckholts Independent School District board is holding a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. The board will consider joining a regional purchasing cooperative, approve waivers for missed school days, and conduct the superintendent's evaluation in closed session.
- Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative participation
- Missed School Day Waiver for Jan 31, Feb 1-3, and Feb 8, 2023
- Superintendent's evaluation and contract discussion
- Approval of February 22, 2023 regular meeting minutes
Regular Meeting
The Buckholts ISD board is holding a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include a possible Milam County memorandum of understanding and the purchase of an agricultural truck. The board may also enter closed session for a superintendent evaluation.
- Milam County MOU discussion and possible action
- Purchase of BISD Ag Truck
- Finance report with check register Jan 1–Feb 17, 2023
- Approval of Jan 25 and Jan 26 special meeting minutes
- Superintendent evaluation in closed session
Special Meeting
The Buckholts ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider routine items: approving the December 2022 meeting minutes, reviewing the district's investment program via a resolution, and receiving findings from an intruder detection audit. The board may also enter a closed session for legal, personnel, or other matters as permitted by state law.
- Discussion and possible action on December 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Resolution for annual review of the investment program
- Intruder Detection Audit Report findings
- Possible executive/closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.084
Special Meeting
The Buckholts ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the annual 2021-2022 financial audit presented by CPA Karl Kacir. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, quorum declaration, pledge, public comments, and a possible executive session. No other substantive action items are listed.
- Discussion and possible action on the Annual 2021-2022 Financial Audit presented by Karl Kacir, CPA
- Public comments per Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
- Possible executive/closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.084
Public Meeting
The Buckholts ISD board is meeting to hear public comments, review the district's School FIRST financial integrity rating, and hold a hearing on the Emergency Operations Plan. The agenda is mostly informational, with no votes or contracts listed.
- Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
- Buckholts ISD Rating presentation with attachment 'School FIRST Rating 2122'
- Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) Hearing