Bland ISD, TX
Recent Bland ISD public meeting topics include contracts & procurement, budget & taxes, resolutions & ordinances, public safety, technology.
Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Budget & taxes
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Public safety
- Technology
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Bland ISDTX averageUS Census ACS
School district
School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment794 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$12,420 (FY2020)
Schools3 · 65 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$11.8M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency55% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency58% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch56% (2018)
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Bland ISD board to adopt budget, set tax rate, call Nov. 3 election
The Bland ISD board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate, then consider adopting the budget and a resolution setting the tax rate. They will also consider calling a voter-approval tax rate election and a general election for trustees, both on November 3, 2026. Other action items include approving the student and athletic handbooks, financial reports, and selecting a program manager for the 2025 bond construction program.
- Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate
- Adopt 2026-2027 budget and resolution to set tax rate
- Order calling voter-approval tax rate election on Nov. 3, 2026
- Order of general election for school trustees on Nov. 3, 2026
- Select program manager for 2025 Bond Construction Program
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August 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Presentation by Patrick Farr with Mavery.
4. Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 School Year.
5. Presentation by Cody Sage and John Erickson with E4 Contracting.
6. Public Participation
7. Superintendent's Report
8. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on July 28, 2026.
9. Consider Approval of the August 2026 Financial Reports
10. Consider and Act on Proposed Budget Amendments for the 2025-2026 School Year.
11. Consider and Adopt the Budget for the 2026-2027 School Year.
12. Consider and Adopt A Resolution to Set the Tax rate.
13. Consider and Take Action on an Order Calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held by Bland Independent School District on November 3, 2026 …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Bland ISD to present preliminary 2026-2027 school year budget proposal
The Board will review the 2026-2027 employee handbook, student code of conduct, and a preliminary budget proposal. Members will also consider agreements regarding CDL testing and purchasing cooperatives.
- Preliminary Budget Proposal for the 2026-2027 School Year
- District Employee Handbook for the 2026-2027 School Year
- Student Code of Conduct for the 2026-2027 School Year
- CDL Testing Agreement between Lindale ISD and Bland ISD
- Region 7 Education Service Center Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
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✓ Decided: Bland ISD board holds regular meeting, no substantive decisions recorded
The Bland ISD Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting on July 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The minutes contain only procedural information and no recorded decisions, approvals, or discussions. No substantive actions were taken.
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July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Superintendent's Report
5. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Session held on June 11, 2026, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on July 15, 2026.
6. Consider Approval of the July 2026 Financial Reports
7. Consider and Act on Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives on the Bland High School Activity Account.
8. Review and Consider Approval of the District Employee Handbook for the 2026–2027 School Year
9. Review and Consider Approval of the Revisions to TASB Local Policy EIC (LOCAL): Academic Achievement: Class Ranking
10. Consider and Act on the Student Code of Conduct for the 2026–2027 School Year.
11. Consider and Act on the Region 7 Education Service Center Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.
12. Consider and Act on Resolution …
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Custom Minutes for July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 5:00PM
Special Meeting
Bland ISD to consider hiring Bland High School Principal
The board will hold a special meeting to discuss personnel and safety matters in executive session. The public session includes a review and possible approval of the hiring of the Bland High School Principal.
- Review and consider approval of the hiring of the Bland High School Principal
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✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded for July 15, 2026 Special Meeting
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July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Executive Session as authorized under Government Code of Texas, including Chapter 551
4.A. 551.074 Consider employment of personnel
4.B. 551.082 Deliberation Regarding School Children, School District Employee; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint.
4.C. 551.076 Safety and Security
5. Reconvene to Public Session for Any Possible Board Action on Agenda Item 4 A-C
6. Action Item
6.A. Review and Consider Approval of the Hiring of the Bland High School Principal.
7. Adjourn
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Custom Minutes for July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting
July 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Special Meeting
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Bland ISD board reviews policies, insurance, and salary schedules for 2026-2027
The Bland ISD board will meet June 11, 2026 to approve financial reports, review district property value lag, and act on policy updates, insurance proposals, and salary schedules for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider a shared service agreement with the NETCAT Education Consortium and a memorandum of understanding with Paris Junior College for dual credit programs.
- Approval of June 2026 financial reports
- Review of district property value lag
- Approval of 2026-2027 salary and stipend schedules
- Consideration of Northeast Texas Career and Technical Education Consortium shared service agreement
- Consideration of property and workers' compensation insurance proposals for 2026-2027
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June 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Superintendent's Report
4.A. Presentation of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report for the 2025-2026 School Year.
5. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on May 7, 2026
6. Consider Approval of the June 2026 Financial Reports.
7. Discussion of District Property Value Lag
8. Board Review of FD (LOCAL) Policy Currently in Effect for the 2026–2027 School Year.
9. Consider Approval of Teacher Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year.
10. Consider and Act on the Teacher Appraisal Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year
11. Consider for Approval Low Attendance Days Waivers.
12. Consider and Act on the Northeast Texas Career and Technical (NETCAT) Education Consortium Shared Service Agreement for the 2026-20 …
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Custom Minutes for June 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
June 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Thu May 7, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Bland ISD board to vote on $26M school bond issuance
The Bland ISD board will meet on May 7, 2026 to consider issuing up to $26 million in unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2026. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past minutes, financial reports, and a cardiac emergency response plan, along with reports from principals, technology, and the superintendent.
- Consider issuance of $26M in 'Bland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026'
- Approval of May 2026 financial reports
- Adoption of 2026–2027 Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
- Summer School Program for Emergent Bilingual (EB) Students entering Kindergarten and First Grade
- Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes
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May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Presentation WRA & Pogue
5. Presentation Derek Honea
6. Consider All Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance and Sale of "Bland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026", Including the Adoption of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds.
7. Principals' Reports
8. Technology Director's Report
9. Superintendent's Report
10. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on April 9, 2026.
11. Consider Approval of the May 2026 Financial Reports.
12. Consider Approval of the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan for the 2026–2027 School Year.
13. Consider and Act on the Summer School Program for Emergent Bilingual (EB) Students Entering Kindergarten and First Grade. …
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Custom Minutes for May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Thu Apr 9, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Bland ISD to discuss updated Plan of Finance and bond sale actions
The Board will review a proposed Plan of Finance and strategies following a bond sale. Members will also consider several operational approvals, including a vehicle purchase and the 2027 nonbusiness days calendar.
- Purchase of an Ag Truck
- Appointment of Rutherford, Taylor, & Company, P.C for the August 31, 2026 audit
- Resolution to decline school bus seat belt requirements under Senate Bill 546
- Approval of the 2026-2027 Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Handbook
- Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
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April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Presentation by Derek Honea on the updated Plan of Finance, including an overview of proposed strategies and discussion of subsequent actions following the completion of the bond sale and the finalization of all associated terms.
5. Board Project Updates Presentation.
6. Principals' Reports
7. Technology Director's Report
8. Superintendent's Report
9. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on March 23, 2026.
10. Consider Approval of the April 2026 Financial Reports.
11. Consider and Act on Purchase of Ag Truck.
12. Consider Approval of Rutherford, Taylor, & Company, P.C to conduct the Audit for the year ended August 31, 2026.
13. Consider and Act on Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification for the …
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Custom Minutes for April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
April 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Mon Mar 23, 2026 · 6:00PM
Regular Meeting
Bland ISD board to vote on 2026-2027 school calendar and teacher certification delay
The Bland Independent School District board will meet on March 23, 2026, to act on several items including approval of the revised 2026-2027 school calendar and a request to delay teacher certification requirements. The board will also consider approval of March 2026 financial reports and a resolution for a joint agreement on the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) for the 2026-2027 school year.
- Approval of revised 2026-2027 school calendar
- Approval of March 2026 financial reports
- Vote on delay of teacher certification requirements
- Resolution for DAEP joint agreement for 2026-2027 school year
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March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on February 12, 2026.
5. Consider Approval of the March 2026 Financial Reports.
6. Consider and Act on the Revised Draft 2026-2027 School Calendar.
7. Consider and Act on Request to Approve Application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements.
8. Consider and Act on a Resolution Authorizing a Joint Agreement for the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) for the 2026-2027 School Year.
9. Adjourn
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March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Thu Feb 12, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
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February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Principals' Reports
5. Technology Director's Report
6. Superintendent's Report
7. Discuss Senate Bill 546 Requirements and Potential Reporting Procedures for School Bus Seat Belt Costs.
8. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on January 15, 2026.
9. Consider Approval of the February 2026 Financial Reports.
10. Review and Consider approval of the TEA Staff Development Minutes Waiver for the 2026–2027 School Year.
11. Consider and Approve Missed School Days Waiver.
12. Consider and Act on the 2026-2027 School Calendar.
13. Consider and Act on Request to Approve Application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements.
14. Consider and Act on a Resolution Decl …
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Custom Minutes for February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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Thu Jan 15, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Board to discuss superintendent evaluation and financial reports
The Bland ISD board will meet on January 15, 2026, to review routine reports and hold an executive session to evaluate the superintendent, set goals, and discuss contract extension. The board will also consider approval of December 2025 meeting minutes and January 2026 financial reports.
- Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of January 2026 financial reports
- Executive session to evaluate superintendent, set goals, and discuss contract extension
- Executive session for disciplinary matter regarding school employee
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January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Agenda
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Public Participation
4. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Wendy Prater, Curriculum Director.
5. Principals' Reports
6. Technology Director's Report
7. Superintendent's Report
8. Consider Approval of the Minutes of Regular Session held on December 11, 2025.
9. Consider Approval of the January 2026 Financial Reports.
10. Executive Session as authorized under Government Code of Texas, including Chapter 551
10.A. 551.074 Consider the Superintendent's evaluation, goals, and contract extension.
10.B. 551.082 Deliberation Regarding School Children, School District Employee; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint.
11. Reconvene to Public Session for Any Possible Board Action on Agenda Item 10A-B
12. Adjourn …
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January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1.15.26 Signed Copy
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