{
 "city": "Buna Independent School District",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-820/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to hold closed session on legal and security matters",
   "summary": "The Buna ISD Board will convene a special meeting to conduct a closed executive session under Texas law. Items include legal consultation on a potential tax-incentive application, security assessments, and personnel matters. No substantive decisions are scheduled for open session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=758431",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Buna ISD board to vote on AI usage policy and cosmetology partnership",
   "summary": "The Buna Independent School District board will meet July 13, 2026 to consider several policies for the 2026-2027 school year and a memorandum of understanding with Deweyville ISD for cosmetology career and technical education services. The board will also receive updates on a high school renovation project and hear from a tax attorney regarding Chapter 313 tax incentive applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=747909",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Buna ISD to consider action on County Appraisal District resolution",
   "summary": "The Board will receive information regarding Jasper County Appraisal District surplus funds. The meeting includes an extensive executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and security matters, followed by a potential vote on a County Appraisal District resolution.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=751029",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=751029",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting Cancelled",
   "headline": "Special board meeting cancelled for June 12, 2026",
   "summary": "The Buna Independent School District Board cancelled its June 12, 2026 special meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions were scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=750047",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-05",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Buna ISD board to hold closed session on legal and personnel matters",
   "summary": "The Buna Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that includes procedural items and a closed executive session. The closed session will cover legal consultations, potential tax incentive applications, real estate discussions, personnel matters, and security reviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=749070",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=749070",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2026-27 meeting dates, new freezer, health insurance, and compensation plan",
   "summary": "The Buna ISD Board will meet June 2, 2026 to decide on the 2026-27 school-year meeting calendar, approve a bid for a new elementary freezer, adopt the employee health-insurance contribution, and adopt the district compensation plan. The board will also receive an architect’s project update, recognize staff, and hear a donation offer from Orange County Building Materials.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=745501",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=745501",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Tour of Facilities",
   "headline": "Buna ISD board to tour school facilities May 19, 2026",
   "summary": "The Buna Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting that includes a site visit to district facilities. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the board will reconvene in open session after an executive session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=746005",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=746005",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on four new school staff hires at May 11 meeting",
   "summary": "The Buna ISD board will hold its regular meeting on May 11, 2026, covering routine items such as opening procedures, recognition events, and district updates. The board will also consider approval of four new staff positions: Elementary Assistant Principal, Elementary Counselor, High School Principal, and Registered Nurse.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=743037",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=743037",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on hiring principals and directors at special meeting",
   "summary": "The Buna ISD Board will hold a special meeting to vote on hiring a High School Principal, Technology Director, and Maintenance Director for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes procedural items and an executive session for legal and personnel discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=742784",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=742784",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on hiring an elementary principal in closed session",
   "summary": "The Buna ISD Board will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session discussions under Texas law, then reconvene to vote on hiring an elementary principal. No substantive decisions are scheduled in open session beyond the hiring action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=742469",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=742469",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "School Tour/Site Visit",
   "headline": "Buna ISD Board to tour New Life Skills Renovation Project",
   "summary": "The Board will conduct a school tour and site visit of property. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal, personnel, and real estate matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=741360",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=741360",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on dual enrollment handbook and transition plan for 2026-2027",
   "summary": "The Buna Independent School District board will meet April 13, 2026 to consider routine approvals and informational updates. Items include construction updates, student recognitions, and several policy and program decisions for the upcoming school year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=735994",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=735994",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=727910",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=727910",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-10",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting/Board Workshop",
   "headline": "Board to consider delay of teacher certification waiver",
   "summary": "The Buna Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting and workshop. The primary item for consideration is the approval of a delay for a teacher certification waiver.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=730749",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=730749",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Buna ISD Board to consider program changes and reduction in force",
   "summary": "The Board will discuss a proposed program change and a corresponding reduction in force. Other business includes approving the 2026-2027 school calendar and course catalog, as well as a budget amendment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=700567",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=700567",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Buna ISD Board to consider operating procedures and resignation bonuses",
   "summary": "The Buna Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district operations, financial matters, and personnel evaluations. The board will consider approvals for operating procedures, bank signatures, and early resignation bonuses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/820?meeting=717057",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/820?meeting=717057",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/820"
  }
 ]
}