Buena Vista ISD, TX

Regular Monthly Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss several operational contracts and policy updates for the 2026-2027 school year. Key actions include calling for a board election on November 3, 2026, and reviewing student and employee conduct guidelines.

• Contract with Pecos County Sheriff's Department for security
• Contract with Pecos County Community Action Agency for Headstart partnership 2026-2027
• Order calling for the November 3, 2026, Board of Trustees Election
• Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Contract for property, vehicle, worker's comp, and liability insurance

The board conducted a regular monthly meeting including reports on construction, finance, and maintenance. No substantive actions were recorded for the listed action items, and the meeting concluded after an executive session.

• Drug Testing Policy FNF Local: No Action

Special Monthly Meeting

The Buena Vista ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a student grievance and the superintendent's evaluation in executive session. The board will also consider approving the purchase of carports and fencing for teacherages.

• Approval of purchasing carports and fencing for teacherages
• Hearing of Level 3 Grievance involving student(s)
• Superintendent evaluation

The Board held a Level III grievance hearing involving students and conducted a superintendent evaluation in executive session. The Board delivered a decision regarding the grievance, though the specific outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Held Level III grievance hearing involving students
• Conducted superintendent evaluation
• Delivered decision regarding student grievance

Regular Monthly Meeting

The Buena Vista Independent School District board will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 24, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items including the 2026-2027 budgets, employee compensation, and policy updates. The board will also hear reports on construction, maintenance, athletics, and finance, and consider a partnership with Pecos County Community Action Agency for Head Start services.

• Approve 2026-2027 budgets for General Operating, Debt Service, and Child Nutrition
• Consider approval of 2026-2027 employee compensation plan with proposed pay increases
• Consider resolution for an efficiency audit of district operations
• Consider contract with Pecos County Community Action Agency for Head Start partnership (2026-2027)
• Public hearing on 2026-2027 budgets

The minutes for the June 24, 2026, meeting list several action items and reports, but do not record any votes or final decisions. Two specific items, the participation of non-enrolled students in UIL activities and a contract with the Pecos County Community Action Agency, were explicitly noted as having no action.

• Non-Enrolled Students to Participate in UIL Activities: No action
• Contract with Pecos County Community Action Agency for Headstart: No action

Special Monthly Meeting

The Buena Vista ISD board will hear a presentation from the Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ) and may vote to rejoin the zone for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes a public comments period.

• Presentation from Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ)
• Possible approval to rejoin PBIZ for 2026-2027 school year

The board received a presentation from the Permian Basin Innovation Zone (PBIZ) regarding the possibility of re-joining for the 2026-2027 school year. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes.

Regular Monthly Meeting

The Board will consider the proposed 2026-2027 budget and salary, wage, and stipend packages. Other key actions include appointing a new board member and approving new teacher contracts.

• Appointment of a new board member to fill a vacancy
• Approval of new teacher contracts
• Discussion of proposed 2026-2027 budget and salary/stipend packages
• Approval of a lease agreement for employee housing
• Consideration of a contract for a construction audit firm

Regular Monthly Meeting

The Buena Vista Independent School District board will meet April 9, 2026 to discuss routine operations, approve contracts, and take action on financial and facility items. The agenda includes updates on construction, reports from district departments, and a public hearing, followed by a consent agenda and action items.

• Approval of contract with Interquest Canine Services for 2026-2027
• Approval of financial advisory services with Nickel Hayden Advisors, LLC
• Discussion and action on bond defeasance resolution for outstanding obligations
• Consideration of contract with UT Meadow Center for Instruction Support in 2026-2027
• Consideration of approval to purchase weight room equipment

The minutes record the agenda items for the meeting, including reports and proposed action items. However, the document does not record any final decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes for the items listed.

Regular Monthly Meeting

The board met on March 23, 2026, to receive various reports and discuss budget, staffing, and bond programs. No formal actions were taken on the listed action items or following the executive session.

• Technology equipment from security grant: No Action
• Appointment of Trustee to fill vacant unexpired term: No Action

Regular Monthly Meeting Cancelled

The Buena Vista Independent School District’s regular monthly meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or votes took place. The agenda listed only procedural items and future topics.

Regular Monthly Meeting

The board will discuss preliminary budget notes for 2026-2027 and receive reports on construction, finance, and TEA grants. The meeting includes action items regarding district housing and personnel.

• Purchase of houses from Hindman Ready Built Homes
• Naming of a road off Highway 11 for new houses
• Filling of a board vacancy
• Approval of administrator contracts
• Superintendent search and candidate updates

The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Monthly Meeting

The board conducted an executive session to interview superintendent candidates and review applications. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the public minutes.

Special Called Meeting Cancelled

The board will meet in executive session to review applications and interview candidates for the superintendent position. The meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026.

• Interview of superintendent candidate(s)
• Review of superintendent applications

Special Monthly Meeting

The board will meet to discuss the process for searching for a new superintendent. The agenda also includes a scheduled reorganization of the board.

• Executive session regarding superintendent search
• Reorganization of the Board
• Discussion of Superintendent Search Process

The Board reorganized its leadership positions after Eric Fierro offered his resignation. New officers were elected for the roles of President, Vice President, and Secretary.

• Elected Paul Ivey as President (4-1)
• Elected John Duckett as Vice President (5-0)
• Elected Veronica Mandujano as Secretary (4-1)

Regular Monthly Meeting

The Buena Vista ISD Board will discuss a contract with Hindman Ready Built Homes and review the 2024-2025 financial audit. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).

• Contract to build additional faculty homes from Hindman Ready Built Homes
• Consideration of 2024-2025 Financial Audit
• Public hearing: Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Interlocal Service Agreements with Pecos County
• Shooting range update

The Board decided to order two four-bedroom and three three-bedroom faculty homes from Hindman Ready Built Homes. A public hearing was held regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).

• Decided to order 2 four-bedroom and 3 three-bedroom faculty homes from Hindman Ready Built Homes

Regular Monthly Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing regarding the TEA FIRST rating and consider several contracts. Discussions include building additional faculty homes and establishing a partnership for prekindergarten services.

• Public hearing: TEA FIRST RATING
• Contract with Pecos County Community Action Agency for Headstart PK Services
• Contract with Hindman Ready Built Homes to build additional faculty homes
• Honeywell Maintenance Contract
• Resolution to appoint a Board Member to the Appraisal District Board for 2026-2027

The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the District's TEA FIRST rating of 79 (C Rating). No substantive actions were taken on proposed contracts for faculty homes or maintenance services, as the Board requested more information.

• Held public hearing on TEA FIRST rating (District earned 79, C Rating)
• Tabled contract for faculty homes from Hindman Ready Built Homes pending pricing
• No action taken on Honeywell Maintenance Contract