Bloomington Independent School District public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Safety and Security Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District board holds a Safety and Security Meeting to discuss an intruder audit, progress on doors and gates, shields and breaching tools, and other safety measures. A first-responder walk-through is scheduled for December 18.
- Safety intruder audit review
- Doors and gates progress update
- Shields and breaching tools discussion
- Other safety measures review
- First-responder walk-through scheduled for Dec. 18
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will meet December 8, 2025 to conduct routine business including approving campus improvement plans, a policy update, and a resolution on student and employee religious expression. The board will also hear reports from district leaders and recognize students from four campuses.
- Approve Campus Improvement Plans (CIPS) for all district campuses
- Approve Policy Update 126 BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
- Approve Board Resolution on Employee and Student Rights to Voluntary Prayer or Religious Texts (SB 11 mandate)
- Approve Donations (amounts not specified in agenda)
- Review and approve GPM 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 policy documents
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District will hold a special called meeting to conduct Team of 8 Training. The session includes an update to legislative codes.
- Team of 8 Training
- Update to Legislative Codes
Public Hearing
The Bloomington Independent School District will hold a public hearing to discuss the district's rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
- Discussion of the School District's FIRST Rating
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board of Directors will consider improvement plans for the elementary, junior high, and high schools. The board will also review a policy update and various financial and operational approvals.
- First reading of Board Policy Update 126
- Approval of Bloomington Elementary Targeted Improvement Plan
- Approval of Bloomington Junior High Turnaround Plan
- Approval of Bloomington High School Targeted Improvement Plan
- Approval of Goliad Special Education Contract Amount for Services
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board will meet to review administrative reports and take action on several consent agenda items. Key decisions include approving district-wide security updates and a turnaround plan for Bloomington Middle School.
- Approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP)
- Approval of the Turnaround Plan for BMS to be posted for stakeholder feedback
- Approval of the Amended District of Innovation (DOI)
- Budget amendment for a bus purchase approved on 9/8/2025
- Approval of VCS for district-wide door and camera updates
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will meet September 8, 2025 to decide on the 2025-2026 staff compensation plan, approve donations, and vote on purchasing or leasing a new school bus. They will also review last month’s work, investment reports, and policy updates.
- Approve 2025-2026 revised compensation plan
- Approve purchase or lease of a new bus
- Approve donations
- Approve June 30, 2025 investment report
- Approve revised investment policies and strategies
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will act on three fiscal items at this special meeting: amendments to the prior year’s budget, approval of three specific funds for the new fiscal year, and setting the 2025-2026 tax rate. No other substantive business is listed.
- Approve 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
- Approve 2025-2026 budgets for Funds 199, 240, and 599
- Set the 2025-2026 school district tax rate
Public Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District will discuss the tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider budgets for Funds 199, 240, and 599 for the 2025-2026 period.
- Resolution to set the Tax Rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
- Budget for Funds 199, 240, and 599 for 2025-2026
Budget Planning
The board will meet to consider a budget workshop presented by Jessica Saldivar. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.
- Budget Workshop presented by Jessica Saldivar
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District board will meet to approve the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and policies regarding personal electronic devices. The board will also consider bids for security upgrades at PES and various state-mandated policy updates.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 BISD Student Code of Conduct
- Implementation of House Bill 1481 and Personal Electronic Communication Device Use Policy
- Bids from VCS for access control vestibule doors and an intercom system at PES
- Texas Senate Bill 401 regarding homeschooled students in UIL activities
- Teaching permits for CTE Welding and CTE Business and Finance teachers
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several administrative approvals, including staff pay for the upcoming school year and a request to exceed a $50,000 micro-purchase limit for instructional materials. The meeting also includes a review of 2025 STAAR data and policy updates.
- Approval of compensation and stipends for the 2025-2026 school year
- Request to exceed the $50,000 micro-purchase limit for instructional material through a single vendor
- Review of 2025 STAAR Data and Board Evaluation
- Approval of policies and procedures for Gifted and Talented Students 2025-2026
- Application for Low Attendance Day Waiver for 2024-2025
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board will meet to approve a compensation guide and reorganize board officers. The meeting includes a closed session and subsequent open session action regarding a Level III employee grievance.
- Approval of Compensation Guide
- Level III employee grievance hearing and possible action
- Reorganization of Board Officers
Safety and Security Meeting
The board will discuss safety procedures, emergency drill outcomes, and security infrastructure. The meeting includes updates on law enforcement coordination and staff training preparedness.
- Review of security camera systems, access control, and emergency communication systems
- Discussion of emergency drill outcomes and schedules
- Updates on staff training including Stop the Bleed, CPR, and Threat Assessment
- Law enforcement and emergency management updates
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board will meet to consider the appointment of a new trustee and changes to the superintendent's contract. The meeting also includes a closed session and potential action regarding a Level III employee grievance.
- Appointment of Juan Diaz as BISD Board Trustee for Place 1
- Approval of changes to Superintendent Contract for 2025-2026
- Level III employee grievance hearing and deliberation
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will hold its regular June meeting, featuring votes on the 2025-2026 compensation plan, property insurance coverage for 2025-2026, and donations. Reports on student outcomes, summer operations, and curriculum will be presented, but no substantive decisions are scheduled beyond these approvals.
- Approve 2025-2026 Bloomington ISD Compensation Plan
- Approve TASB Property Coverage for July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026
- Approve May 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve Finance Report and Donations
- Approve Resolution Extracurricular Status of 4H Organization
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will meet to review monthly financial reports, approve contracts for auxiliary staff and LIFT programs, set the 2025-2026 staffing matrix, and confirm a tax roll representative. Public comments and student recognitions are also scheduled.
- Approve contracts and letters of reasonable assurance for Auxiliary, LIFT, and Staff
- Approve the 2025-2026 Staffing Matrix
- Approve Ashley Hernandez as the District’s Representative for 2025 Tax Roll calculations
- Approve the Resolution for Payment of At-Will Employees during Adjusted Summer Work Schedule
- Approve the Depository Contract
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will meet April 14, 2025 to discuss and vote on routine items including the next school year’s academic calendar, probationary teacher contracts, and the high school course catalog. The board will also review last month’s work, hear reports from district leaders, and consider a contract exceeding the superintendent’s purchasing authority.
- Approve 2025-2026 school academic calendar and waiver minutes
- Approve contracts for current probationary teachers for 2025-2026 school year
- Approve high school course catalog
- Approve NIET contract agreement exceeding superintendent purchasing authority
- Approve donations
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take possible action on a Level III employee grievance. The meeting includes both a closed session for deliberation and legal consultation and an open session for action.
- Level III employee grievance hearing and deliberation
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District board will hold a special called meeting to discuss ongoing Texas Education Agency monitoring of superintendent and board member duties. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and a possible open session action on the same topic.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.129 for attorney consultation on TEA monitoring
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss superintendent and board member duties related to TEA monitoring
- Possible open session action on superintendent and board member duties related to TEA monitoring
Public Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District board will hold a public meeting on March 10, 2025, to review the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the district. The meeting includes standard procedural items and concludes with a vote to adjourn.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review financial reports, approve a $5,000 grant, and consider several local policy updates. The meeting also includes action items regarding school calendar waivers and term teacher contracts.
- Approval of $5,000 Lyondell Chem Grant
- Approval of Policy Update 124 covering fiscal management, employee conduct, and student welfare
- Approval of contracts for Term Teachers
- Approval of the TEA Annual Report for 2023-2024
- Staff Development Waiver for School Calendars 2024-2025
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider a Level III employee grievance in closed session, then take possible action in open session. The board will also discuss appointing a replacement for the vacant Place 4 seat.
- Consider and take possible action on Level III employee grievance
- Consider and take action to appoint replacement for vacant Place 4 seat
Safety and Security Meeting
The board will meet to consider and discuss several security measures for the district. Topics include funding and hardware installations for campus and transportation safety.
- Safety grants
- Cameras
- Keyless entry
- PA systems at BES and PES
- Cameras on buses
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will review monthly financial reports, approve contracts, and vote on purchasing a new bus and adopting a targeted improvement plan for Bloomington High School. Policy updates and grievance discussions will also be addressed.
- Consider and take action to approve the purchase of a bus
- Consider and take action to approve the Targeted Improvement Plan for Bloomington High School
- Consider Policy Update 124 for first reading
- Approve minutes for January 2025 and monthly financial reports
- Approve donations and annual investment reports
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will hold a special meeting to review and finalize the superintendent’s evaluation, discuss a potential contract extension, and set salary terms. The session includes a closed meeting for personnel matters before returning to public session to take action on the superintendent’s contract and salary.
- Superintendent evaluation workshop and form review
- TASB salary survey information review
- Consideration of superintendent contract extension and salary determination
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board will meet to certify the 2024 annual finance report and discuss the Helen Smith Trust. The board will also consider approvals for the Individual Graduation Committee Handbook and an Optional Flexible School Day Program.
- Certification of the Annual Finance Report for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2024
- Discussion and possible action on the Helen Smith Trust
- Approval of the Individual Graduation Committee (IGC) Handbook
- Approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program
- Approval of donations and the monthly finance report