Belton Independent School District public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Workshop Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting to discuss Goal 5: Facilities Master Plan. The agenda includes call to order, public comments, and the facilities master plan presentation, followed by adjournment.
- Workshop on Goal 5: Facilities Master Plan
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Belton Independent School District board will review several action items including new course approvals for the 2024-2025 school year and a resolution regarding chaplains as volunteers. The meeting also includes discussions on budget expenditures, financial reports, and an agricultural facility bond project.
- New Course Approval for 2024-2025 School Year
- Adoption of GKG(LOCAL) School Volunteers policy
- Resolution to Accept Chaplains as Volunteers
- Award of RCSP #2311-600-331 for Belton ISD Agricultural Facility Bond Project
- Expenditures over $50,000 including staff device refreshes and bus purchases
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss athletic facilities, including a debt capacity report, and to discuss campus modernization and capital renewal. The board will also enter a closed session for deliberations on real property, attorney consultation, personnel, and a student disciplinary matter, before reconvening in open session.
- Athletic Facilities Workshop with Debt Capacity Report
- Campus Modernization and Capital Renewal Discussion
- Closed session: real property (Sec. 551.072), attorney (Sec. 551.071), personnel (Sec. 551.074), student discipline (Sec. 551.082)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to a signed minutes file without the actual content of the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will consider awarding a contract for district-wide access control and camera system improvements funded by a bond project. The board will also hear reports on academic progress, finances, and a new course approval process, and vote on a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, expenditures over $50,000, and the sale of a district-owned dwelling.
- Award of RFP #2310-750-328 for District-Wide Access Control and Cameras Systems Improvements Bond Project
- Budget Amendment #2 for 2023-2024
- Expenditures over $50,000 including renewals for Eduphoria, True North Consulting, Google Workspace, CrowdStrike, Goldsmith Construction fencing, and PWR Wireless
- Resolution authorizing sale of dwelling at 433 N. Beal St, Belton, TX
- Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC for electric supply and right-of-way easement at Hubbard Branch Elementary
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file.
Workshop Meeting
The Belton Independent School District board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss facilities. The agenda includes public comments and a facilities discussion, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.
- Facilities discussion with presentation attachment
The provided document contains no record of discussions or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 FIRST financial rating report, then consider approving a bond project for campus security vestibules (RCSP #2309-600-325). The board will also appoint board committees and receive reports on fall enrollment demographics and exceptional learning programs. A consent agenda includes budget amendments, expenditures over $50,000, and multiple local policy updates.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
- Action on RCSP #2309-600-325 for Campus Security Vestibules Bond Project
- Appointment of board committees
- Budget Amendment #1 for 2023-2024
- Expenditures over $50,000: Rubrik Enterprise for Cloud Vault Backup and Managed Methods for Cloud Security
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Workshop Meeting
The Belton Independent School District board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss an update on Goal 2, which focuses on exceptional learning experiences. The agenda includes public comments and a presentation on this topic, with no formal decisions expected.
- Public comments session
- Goal 2 Update: Exceptional Learning Experiences presentation
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Special Meeting
The Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider, discuss, and take action on a proclamation issued jointly with the Temple Independent School District. The agenda includes public comments and the proclamation item, followed by adjournment.
- Consider joint proclamation with Temple ISD
- Public comments
- Call to order and adjournment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will consider adopting the 2023-2024 campus objectives and receive reports on academic progress and the 2022 bond projects. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, financial reports, expenditures over $50,000, and several routine items. The board will also enter closed session for student disciplinary, personnel, and attorney consultation matters.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Campus Objectives
- 2022 Bond Projects Report
- Expenditures over $50,000: Microsoft Office 365, Cisco equipment, Lightspeed Systems
- Projected expenditures over $50,000 for Hubbard Branch Elementary School
- Class size waiver request
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Workshop Meeting
The Belton ISD Board is holding a workshop to review proposed updates to local policies, including tax, safety, and library materials. The board will also discuss the impact of Senate Bill 763. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- First reading of CCGB(LOCAL) on ad valorem taxes for economic development
- First reading of CKEC(LOCAL) on school resource officers
- First reading of EFB(LOCAL) on library materials
- Discussion of Senate Bill 763 and its policy impact
- First reading of DEA(LOCAL) on compensation plan
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing intervention in an accountability lawsuit against the State of Texas. The agenda includes a closed session for attorney consultation, followed by public action on the resolution.
- Resolution authorizing intervention in accountability lawsuit against the State of Texas
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and take action on two items: a resolution claiming a good cause exception regarding Texas House Bill 3, and a request for proposals (RFP# 2308-275-316) for armed security officer services. The board will also enter closed session for attorney consultation and receive training on evaluating and improving student outcomes.
- Resolution to claim a good cause exception regarding Texas House Bill 3
- Consider and take action on RFP# 2308-275-316 for armed security officer services
- Closed session for consultation with attorney (Texas Government Code 551.071)
- Board training on evaluating and improving student outcomes (EISO)
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the special meeting, but do not record any votes, approvals, or specific outcomes. The document is procedural and does not state what was decided regarding the listed action items.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget, a tax rate ordinance, and a budget for accelerated instruction. The board will also consider redeeming 2011 stadium revenue bonds, adopting district key progress measures, and appointing board committees. Several consent agenda items include expenditures over $50,000 and contract renewals.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Ordinance adopting the tax rate for 2023-2024 school year
- 2011 Stadium Revenue Bond Redemption
- Expenditures over $50,000 including renewals for database hosting, healthcare services, and student devices
- Renewal of MOU with Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Workshop Meeting
The Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting. The agenda includes public comments and a board workshop covering key progress measures, the District Improvement Plan, and legislative priorities. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Public comments
- Discussion of Key Progress Measures and District Improvement Plan
- Discussion of Legislative Priorities
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists entirely of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, public comments, a governance team training session for the board and superintendent, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public comments
- Governance Team (Board and Superintendent) Training and Development - Team of 8
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2023, at 6:15 PM. The agenda includes recognitions, public comments, and reports on the Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation, key progress measures, and the superintendent. The board will consider a consent agenda with items such as a budget amendment, expenditures over $50,000, and several contract renewals, followed by a closed session for legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- Budget Amendment #9 for 2022-2023
- Expenditures over $50,000 including renewals for Fun and Function, Communities in Schools, IXL Learning, Studies Weekly, PowerSchool, Wilson Language Training, water refill stations, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt digital licenses
- RFP awards for fencing services, software, fine arts equipment, signs/safety/ID products, workers' compensation, and property/casualty insurance
- Designation of officer to calculate district tax rates
- Renewals of interlocal agreements with Armed Services YMCA Killeen and City of Temple for tennis facilities at Crossroads Park
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists entirely of website navigation and system maintenance notices.
Workshop Meeting
The Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the new accountability system and academic performance. The agenda includes public comments and a presentation on these topics, with no formal decisions scheduled.
- Workshop on new accountability system and academic discussion
- Public comments period
- Presentation attachment: Board Workshop - New Accountability System and Academic Discussion Pres 071723
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns and declare the results of the May 6, 2023 trustee election. The agenda includes public comments and a single action item on the election results, followed by adjournment.
- Canvass returns and declare results of May 6, 2023 trustee election
- Attachments: Canvas Order May 6, 2023 and unofficial results partial manual count
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving construction contracts (GMP#2) for additions and renovations at Belton High School, Lake Belton Middle School, and Southwest Elementary, as well as resolutions to purchase real property at River Farms and Beal Street. The board will also reorganize, consider a Purple Star designation resolution, and hear reports on summer programs and the superintendent. A consent agenda includes financial reports, budget amendments, expenditures over $50,000, and several agreements.
- GMP#2 contracts for BHS Additions and Renovations, LBMS Addition, and Southwest Elementary Addition
- Resolutions to purchase real property at River Farms (Bell County, TX) and Beal Street (Belton, TX)
- Resolution for Purple Star Designation
- Consent agenda includes expenditures over $50,000 (True North Consulting Group, Fun N Function, Romeo Music, Texas Scenic Company, Raba Kistner)
- Interlocal agreement with Killeen ISD for audiovisual support at May 2023 graduation ceremonies
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on May 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a call to order, public comments, and a closed session under Texas Government Code Subchapters D and E. The closed session will address a Level III Parent FNG grievance involving personally identifiable information about a public school student, citing Sections 551.0821 and 551.071. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.
- Closed session for Level III Parent FNG grievance involving student personally identifiable information
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code Sections 551.0821 and 551.071
- Public comments period
- Meeting scheduled for May 8, 2023, at 5:00 PM
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Policy Committee Meeting
The Belton ISD Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several proposed policy updates, including library materials, employee leaves and absences, and board meeting procedures. These are discussion items, not final votes, with some marked as first readings. The committee will also review board operating procedures.
- Review of EFB(LOCAL) on instructional resources and library materials with redline and exhibit attachments
- First reading of DEC(LOCAL) on compensation and benefits for leaves and absences
- First reading of BE(LOCAL) on board meetings
- Review of draft board operating procedures
The provided record contains no substantive decisions, discussions, or votes. The document consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Belton ISD Facilities Committee is meeting to review and discuss the status of 2022 bond projects. The agenda includes public comments and a project update, with no decisions listed for a vote.
- 2022 Bond Projects Update
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider amending the appointment of election judges and alternate judges for the May 6, 2023 board election. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a Level III parent grievance involving student information, then reconvene to take any action.
- Amend appointment of election judges and alternate judges for May 6, 2023 election
- Closed session on Level III parent grievance (student privacy)
- Possible action on closed-session items
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, motions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Policy Committee Meeting
The Belton ISD Policy Committee is meeting to conduct first readings of several local policy updates, including wellness and medical treatment, nonschool use of facilities, board elections, emergency plans, student grievances, discipline, class ranking, and employment practices. These are first readings, meaning the committee is reviewing proposed changes before any final adoption.
- FFAC(LOCAL): Wellness and Health Services - Medical Treatment
- GKD(LOCAL): Community Relations - Nonschool Use of School Facilities
- BBB(LOCAL): Board Members - Elections
- CKC(LOCAL): Safety Program/Risk Management - Emergency Plans
- EIC(LOCAL) and Exhibit: Academic Achievement - Class Ranking
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The text consists entirely of website navigation and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Policy Committee Meeting
The Belton ISD Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss three local policies as a first reading, covering elective instruction, medical treatment, and nonschool use of school facilities. The agenda also includes public comments and a section for future agenda items or administrative reports. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and review meeting.
- Review of EHAD(LOCAL): Basic Instructional Program - Elective Instruction
- Review of FFAC(LOCAL): Wellness and Health Services - Medical Treatment
- Review of GKD(LOCAL): Community Relations - Nonschool Use of School Facilities
- Public comments period
- Issues/concerns for future agenda or administrative reports
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting
The Belton Independent School District board is holding a workshop meeting to discuss planning for the 2023-24 school year budget and staffing process, as part of its Goal 5 on maximizing resources. The board will also receive a legislative update. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Workshop on budget and staffing process for 2023-24 school year planning
- Legislative update
- Public comments period
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Acceleration Instruction Report, then consider action on the guaranteed maximum price for Hubbard Branch Elementary School, budget assumptions for fiscal year 2023-2024, and adoption of district goals. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, bids, and policy updates. The meeting also includes a closed session for real property, personnel, and attorney consultation.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Hubbard Branch Elementary School
- Budget assumptions for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Adoption of 2023-2024 District Goals
- Public hearing on Acceleration Instruction Report
- Projected expenditures exceeding $50,000 for Burrell Elementary School
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to take action on items related to the May 6, 2023 trustee election. The board will consider a joint election agreement with the City of Belton, set the at-large trustee election date and approve the order of election, and consider a contract with Bell County for election services.
- Joint election agreement with City of Belton for May 6, 2023 trustee election
- Set at-large trustee election for Saturday, May 6, 2023, and approve order of election
- Contract with Bell County for election services for May 6, 2023 trustee election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The Belton ISD Facilities Committee is meeting to review and discuss bond project updates and proposed maps for elementary attendance boundaries and the transition process. The agenda also includes public comments and items for future agendas. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Bond projects update with February Facilities Bond Update attachment
- Proposed maps for elementary attendance boundaries and transition process
- Public comments period
- Issues/concerns for future agenda or administrative reports
Policy Committee Meeting
The Belton ISD Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss six local policy drafts for first reading, covering board member training, ad valorem taxes, information requests, parent organizations, and relations with educational entities. The meeting includes public comments and time for future agenda items.
- BBD(LOCAL): Board Members - Training and Orientation
- CCGB(LOCAL): Ad Valorem Taxes - Economic Development
- GBBA(LOCAL): Information Access - Requests for Information
- GE(LOCAL): Relations with Parent Organizations
- GNC(LOCAL): Relations with Educational Entities - Colleges and Universities
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on February 6, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss a Level III grievance filed by a member of the public, followed by possible action on that discussion. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071 to discuss a Level III grievance
- Possible action on items discussed in closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Belton ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 23, 2023, at 6:15 PM. The board will consider action on administrative employment, approve consent agenda items including expenditures over $50,000 and policy revisions, and receive reports on district goals, facilities, and a Temple reinvestment zone. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal, security audit, and personnel matters.
- Action on employment of administrative employees
- Expenditures over $50,000: Gibson Consulting Group, True North Consulting Group, CDW, Region 10 ESC
- RFP #2211-350-297 for custodial supplies
- Revisions to LOCAL policies (BAA, DBD, DCE, FEE, FM, FMG, DH) - 2nd reading
- Closed session: intruder detection audit report findings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Facilities Committee Meeting
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Policy Committee Meeting
The Belton ISD Policy Committee will meet to review and discuss several local policies, including board powers, conflict of interest, employment contracts, campus attendance, medical treatment, student activities, and travel. They will also review employee standards of conduct and student transfer applications. These are discussion items, not final decisions.
- Review of BAA(LOCAL) board legal status, DBD(LOCAL) conflict of interest, DCE(LOCAL) employment contracts, FEE(LOCAL) open/closed campus, FFAC(LOCAL) medical treatment, FM(LOCAL) student activities, FMG(LOCAL) student travel
- Review of DH(LOCAL) employee standards of conduct
- Review of student transfer application and interdistrict/intradistrict transfer guidelines
The provided minutes for the January 9, 2023, Policy Committee Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.