Birdville Independent School District public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 14, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will hear presentations, discuss proposed policy changes (including a resolution on chaplains and a student device policy), and take action on items such as a utility easement, local policy updates, and consent agenda items including donations and bond expenditures.
- Consider request from JPI Development for utility easement for new 8-inch water line
- Consider Birdville ISD local policy updates (third reading) on grading/class ranking (EIA, EIC)
- Consider resolution regarding SB 763 authorizing chaplains as volunteers
- Consider bond expenditures for technology at David E. Smith Elementary School (multiple vendors)
- Consider acceptance of donations: Freeman GMC ($10,000) and Ag Backers ($3,000)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the December 14, 2023, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to canvass the November 7 voter-approval tax rate election results. The agenda also includes discussions on the Guaranteed Maximum Price for David E. Smith Elementary and various district business items.
- Canvassing election returns for the November 7, 2023 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for David E. Smith Elementary
- Proposed local policy updates regarding grading and class ranking
- Demolition of Mullendore Elementary by Garrett Demolition, Inc.
- Network infrastructure installation for Bob Griggs High School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including campus improvement plans and textbook adoption committees. The agenda also includes presentations on student attendance, an efficiency audit, and an energy conservation program update.
- Consideration of 2023-24 Campus Improvement Plans
- Review of 2024 Textbook Adoption Advisory Committees
- General Fund Budget Amendments
- $40,682.03 donation from Porter PTA to Porter Elementary
- Final payment for North Oaks Middle School HVAC replacements
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property transactions, legal consultation, and district security systems. After reconvening, the board will hear public comments and review campus improvement plans from five schools.
- Closed session on personnel appointments, discipline, dismissals, and evaluations
- Closed session on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Closed session on consultation with board attorney regarding litigation or settlements
- Closed session on district security systems and personnel
- Campus improvement plan presentations from Birdville HS, Spicer, Hardeman, Cheney Hills, and Haltom MS
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
BISD Safety Committee Meeting
The Birdville ISD Safety Committee is meeting to discuss school safety matters, including reviewing the committee's role, campus safety needs, exterior door safety audits, and the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes a closed session as permitted by Texas law, and the next meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2024.
- Review of School Safety Security Committee Guidelines and FAQs
- Exterior Door Safety Audit review, including weekly door checks and district audit data
- North Oaks MS Audit Data review
- Emergency Operations Plan Basic Plan review
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551.076
The committee met to review safety roles, campus needs, and the Emergency Operations Plan. Much of the meeting was conducted in closed session, including reviews of exterior door safety audits and district data. No public votes or substantive decisions were recorded in the open session.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 28, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters, then reconvening in open session at 7:00 p.m. The board will consider a guaranteed maximum price for the Mullendore Elementary School rebuild, approve personnel items, and adopt the 2023-24 District Improvement Plan. They will also hold a public hearing on the 2023 annual financial management report and take action on consent items including donations, construction contracts, and budget amendments.
- Consider Guaranteed Maximum Price for Mullendore Elementary School Rebuild
- Public hearing on 2023 Annual Financial Management Report (FIRST)
- Consider 2023-24 District Improvement Plan (DIP) Goals and Objectives
- Accept donations: Green Valley PTA ($4,000) and JBI Electric ($3,816.29)
- Consider purchase of seven special education buses from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, attorney consultation, and security matters. After reconvening, the board will consider a resolution regarding the A-F accountability system and hold an open forum for public comment on agenda topics.
- Closed session on personnel matters under Texas Gov't Code 551.074
- Closed session on purchase/exchange/lease of real property under 551.072
- Closed session with board attorney under 551.071
- Closed session on district security systems and personnel under 551.076
- Consider resolution regarding the A-F accountability system
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Birdville ISD Board of Trustees. The board will enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property transactions, legal consultation, and district security systems. After reconvening, they will hold an annual team-building session facilitated by Brackett & Ellis, P.C.
- Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel, real property, legal advice, and security
- Annual board and superintendent team building session with Brackett & Ellis, P.C.
- Next regular meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023
The provided minutes for the September 18, 2023 special meeting contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider several action items, including a resolution on campus security personnel standards, TASB policy updates, and local policy revisions. Consent items include budget amendments, donations, and expenditures. Reports will cover safety and security, financials, and construction projects.
- Consider Resolution to Establish Standards for Campus Security Personnel
- Consider TASB Proposed Policy Update 121 affecting local policies including security personnel and bullying
- Consider Birdville ISD Proposed Local Policy Updates on discrimination, grievances, discipline, and activities
- Accept donation of $121,829 from Birdville Education Foundation
- Consider budget amendment for functional coding changes - General Fund
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to hear public comments on the 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate, then will consider adopting the budget and tax rate, and possibly call a voter approval tax rate election for November 7, 2023. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate
- Consider 2023-24 budget amendment
- Resolution adopting 2023-24 ad valorem tax rate (M&O and I&S)
- Possible order calling voter approval tax rate election on November 7, 2023
- Closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security discussions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters, followed by an open forum and a budget workshop. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Closed session for real property purchase/lease
- Closed session with board attorney
- Closed session on security personnel/devices
- Budget workshop
The provided minutes for the August 3, 2023 Board Workshop contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
BISD Safety Committee Meeting
The Birdville ISD Safety Committee is meeting to review its role, a three-year audit and survey summary, campus needs, grants for panic buttons and intruder-resistant film, active shooter/reunification training, HB 3 updates, and changes to the Multi-Hazard Plan. The meeting includes a closed session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
- Review of 2020-2023 Audit & Survey Summary
- Review of Panic Button Grants
- Review of Intruder Resistant Film
- Review of Active Shooter/Reunification Training from July 26
- Review of HB 3 Updates and Multi-Hazard Plan changes
The committee held a meeting on August 3, 2023, with the majority of the agenda conducted in a closed session. The session included reviews of safety guidelines, audit processes, grants, and training. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 27, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider issuing and selling $2023-A bonds, adopting policy updates, and approving the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters, followed by an open session with recognitions, reports, and action items.
- Consider issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023-A
- Consider 2023-24 budget amendment for 2022-23 incomplete projects
- Adopt TASB Policy Update 121 and local policy updates (FFH, FNG, FO, FM)
- Approve 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct and Extracurricular Honor Code
- Accept donation of $7,191.64 from RHS Boys Basketball Booster Club
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate, and on state compensatory funding, then consider adopting the budget and related items. The board will also vote on employee compensation increases, several construction design phases for the 2022 bond program, and policy updates. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate
- Consider 2023-24 employee compensation increase
- Consider adoption of 2023-24 General Fund, Debt Service, and Child Nutrition budgets
- Consider design development for turf fields and press boxes at Birdville, Haltom, and Richland high schools
- Consider property swap amendment with City of North Richland Hills
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
BISD SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Birdville ISD Safety Committee is meeting to discuss security matters. The agenda includes a closed session, authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act, to review district door log data, complete audit data, Smithfield MS audit data, and faculty retraining. The committee will reconvene in open session to set the next meeting date and adjourn.
- Closed session review of District Door Log Data
- Closed session review of District Complete Audit Data
- Closed session review of Smithfield MS Audit Data
- Closed session discussion of Faculty Retraining/Meeting
The meeting consisted of procedural items and a closed session. No substantive decisions or actions were recorded in the open session.
Special Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title page.
Special Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, they will hear from the district's financial advisor, discuss a new mandated phonics curriculum for kindergarten and first grade, and hold a budget workshop with a legislative update. The board will also consider personnel items discussed in closed session.
- Closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters
- Presentation by financial advisor Josh McLaughlin (BOK Financial Securities)
- Discussion of new mandated phonics curriculum for kindergarten and first grade
- Budget workshop and legislative update
- Consideration of personnel items from closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters, then reconvene in open session. Action items include approving a contract for renovations at Bob E. Griggs High School and Linda Kunkel Specialized Learning Center, temporary modular buildings for Francisco Elementary, a budget transfer for summer projects, and a drainage easement request from North Richland Hills. The board will also receive updates on bond program projects and discuss an intruder detection audit report.
- Contract for renovations at Bob E. Griggs High School and Linda Kunkel Specialized Learning Center (RFCSP 030-23)
- Temporary modular buildings for Francisco Elementary School
- Design development phase for replacement of David E. Smith Elementary (2022 Bond Program)
- Drainage easement request from City of North Richland Hills at Smithfield Middle School
- Donations: $15,000 from Ramsey Education and $2,500 from IN2 Architects
The provided document contains no records of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Birdville Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss the Plaza Financial Update and conduct a budget workshop. The board considered separate action items regarding personnel matters, including the Superintendent's contract, a one-time employee retention payment, and 2023-24 employee compensation. No specific dollar amounts or contract details were listed in the agenda text.
- Consider Personnel Items, including the Superintendent's Contract
- Consider Resolution for One-Time Employee Retention Payment
- Consider 2023-24 Employee Compensation
- Plaza Financial Update presented by Katie Bowman, Associate Superintendent
- Budget Workshop
The provided record contains no details of actions, votes, or discussions. The document is a landing page indicating that approved minutes exist but does not include the content of those minutes.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of a landing page for meeting minutes without the actual content of the proceedings.
Special Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees is meeting in special session to discuss personnel matters, real property, legal consultation, and security details in closed session, followed by a budget workshop. The board will also conduct a Level III employee grievance hearing in closed session and may take action on it afterward. An open forum is scheduled for public comment on agenda topics.
- Closed session for personnel matters including appointments, discipline, and non-renewals
- Closed session for purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Closed session for consultation with board attorney
- Budget workshop
- Level III employee grievance hearing and possible action
The provided document is a landing page for the April 25, 2023, Special Meeting minutes but contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. No substantive decisions were documented in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will meet in regular session, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, they will hear information on 2022 bond projects, including the Mullendore Elementary replacement design, and take action on personnel, the ESC Region 11 ballot, and the design development phase. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, a calendar change, contracts, donations, and bond expenditures.
- Consider design development phase for Mullendore Elementary replacement (2022 bond)
- Consider modification to 2022-23 instructional calendar due to inclement weather
- Consider external auditor services for 2022-23 fiscal year
- Consider acceptance of donations: Education Advanced ($12,000), HKS Architects ($5,000), Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods ($5,000), Hellas Construction ($5,000), BELFOR USA Group ($2,500)
- Consider purchase of ten additional school buses from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast (BuyBoard 630-20)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
BISD SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Birdville ISD Safety Committee is meeting to discuss campus safety needs, including safety grants, a new camera system, and door audits. The meeting includes a closed session as permitted by Texas law, and will reconvene in open session afterward.
- $60,000 grant for panic buttons
- $997,000 for facilities (John Hughes)
- New 4K camera system funded by BISD Bonds 2022
- Upgrades to stadium, cafeteria, gymnasium cameras with zoom
- Exterior door safety audits for Haltom Cluster schools
The committee met to review campus safety needs, including security grants and bond-funded camera upgrades. The meeting included a closed session to discuss safety audits and active shooter preparations. No formal votes or final decisions are recorded in the minutes.
Special Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the selection of an elementary principal, real property, legal consultation, and security deployment. In open session, the board will consider personnel items and whether to certify unopposed candidates and cancel the 2023 board election.
- Consider selection of elementary principal (closed session)
- Consider certification of unopposed candidates and order of cancellation of 2023 board election
- Closed session on personnel, real property, attorney consultation, and security personnel/devices
- Open forum for public comment on agenda topics
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a landing page for the meeting minutes.
Special Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property transactions, legal consultation, and security deployments. After reconvening, the board will hold an open forum and a budget workshop. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Closed session on personnel matters (appointments, discipline, dismissals, evaluations, resignations, etc.)
- Closed session on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Closed session with board attorney on litigation or settlement
- Closed session on security personnel or devices deployment
- Budget workshop
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will take action on several items, including appointing a 2022 Bond Oversight Committee, approving the 2023-24 district calendar, and awarding contracts for playground replacements at four elementary schools. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report and consider a first reading of proposed policy updates.
- Consider contracts for playground replacements at Binion, Stowe, Spicer, and Green Valley Elementary Schools
- Consider appointing the 2022 Bond Oversight Committee
- Consider the proposed 2023-24 district calendar
- Consider change order for LED lighting at the Fine Arts/Athletics Complex (FAAC)
- Public hearing on the 2021-22 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including selecting a construction manager-at-risk for the 2022 bond program, awarding contracts for security guard services and cafeteria furniture, and purchasing buses. The board will also consider naming facilities, ordering the 2023 trustee election, and approving new course offerings for 2023-24. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters.
- Consider approval of Construction Manager-at-Risk selection and contract award for the 2022 Bond Program
- Consider award to Blue Shield Security & Protection, Inc. for security guard services
- Consider purchase of ten additional regular buses and initial bond bus purchases
- Consider naming facilities as recommended by the Facility Naming Subcommittee
- Consider order for the 2023 Board of Trustees General Election for Places 1 and 2
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.