Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes, tax reports, and financial statements. Action items include approving the November 2023 check register, a budget amendment, a policy manual update, and selecting an electric company. The board will also discuss personnel matters and the superintendent search in closed session, with possible action afterward.
- Approve November 2023 check register
- Approve budget amendment
- Approve electric company for the district
- Submit reimbursement request for tax credits from Shell Energy and Nueces Electric (past 4 years)
- Adopt superintendent search timeline
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly accept the mutually agreed-upon resignation of the interim superintendent, name a new interim superintendent, and move the December regular board meeting. The board will also consider an employee retention incentive in closed session and may take action on it afterward.
- Accept mutually agreed-upon resignation of interim superintendent
- Name new interim superintendent
- Move regular board meeting from December 20 to December 13, 2023
- Discuss and possibly approve employee retention incentive
- Closed session for personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, informational reports, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the October 2023 check register, modifying board policy CH (local), accepting a $5,000 scholarship donation, voting on the Jim Wells County Appraisal District board, authorizing participation in the Rural Schools Innovation Zone, and approving an early release for December 22, 2023. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel and then consider selecting a superintendent search firm.
- Approve October 2023 check register
- Modify Board Policy CH (local)
- Accept $5,000 donation for 5 scholarships from Jim Wells County Fresh Water District #1
- Vote on Jim Wells County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Authorize application to Rural Schools Innovation Zone
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, informational reports, and several action items. The board will consider approving the September 2023 check register, a budget amendment, playground equipment, and donations from the Athletic Booster and Wicho Gonzalez. The board will also discuss reinstating policy DC (Local) on employment of noncontractual personnel and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve September 2023 check register
- Approve budget amendment
- Approve playground equipment
- Approve donations from Athletic Booster and Wicho Gonzalez
- Reinstate policy DC (Local) on employment of noncontractual personnel
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider a single action item: delegating authority to the interim superintendent to hire and fire at-will employees. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene to consider any action on those discussions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with standard items like call to order, public comments, and consent agenda.
- Consideration and possible action to delegate authority to the interim superintendent to hire and fire at-will employees
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 for personnel discussions
- Action item on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, terminations, resignations, and retirements
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including a compensation stipend plan, an estimate to replace courtside seats at the high school gym, nominations for the Jim Wells County Appraisal District Board, and a Region 2 service contract. The board will also receive information on the 2023 ESC-2 Region election, the Jim Wells County Appraisal District election, bleachers for the gym, and the November Tax Ratification Election extra cost. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Consideration and possible action to approve compensation stipend plan
- Consideration and possible action to approve estimate to replace courtside seats at the high school gym
- Consideration and possible action to approve nominations for Jim Wells County Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2024-2025
- Consideration and possible action to approve Region 2 service contract
- Information item: Specialty Supply & Installation LLC (bleachers for gym)
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items including consent agenda, reports, and several action items. The board will consider approving the August 2023 check register, employee stipends, and T-PESS/T-TESS appraisers for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve District's Check Register for August 2023
- Approve Employee Stipends
- Approve T-PESS Appraisers for 2023-2024
- Approve T-TESS Appraisers for 2023-2024
- Closed session for personnel discussions
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a Construction Manager at Risk and an elections administration contract with Jim Wells County. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene to consider action on those items.
- Discussion and possible approval of Construction Manager at Risk
- Discussion and possible approval of Elections Administration Contract with Jim Wells County Elections Administration
- Closed session for personnel discussions (employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations)
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes, no action taken
Special Meeting Cancelled
This special meeting of the Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda, which included a possible action on a Construction Manager at Risk and executive session items, was not acted upon.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included discussion of Construction Manager at Risk
- Executive session items on personnel
Special Meeting Cancelled
This special meeting of the Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board was cancelled, so no business was conducted. The agenda, had it occurred, included routine items like call to order, public comments, a consent agenda, and a possible action to approve a Construction Manager at Risk, followed by an executive session for personnel matters.
- Meeting cancelled — no actions taken
- Agenda included possible approval of Construction Manager at Risk
- Executive session planned for personnel discussions
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per policy BED (LOCAL)
Meeting (Hearing) and Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023/2024 budget and tax rates, then consider adopting them. They may also order a November 7, 2023 voter-approval tax rate election, approve a construction manager at risk and bond counsel, amend the student dress code, and approve a budget amendment. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Public hearing on 2023/2024 proposed budget
- Proposed 2023/2024 maintenance and operations tax rate
- Proposed 2023/2024 interest and sinking tax rate
- Possible action to order November 7, 2023 voter-approval tax rate election
- Possible action to approve construction manager at risk and bond counsel
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the July 2023 check register, the employee handbook, a budget amendment, and the purchase of a school bus. The board will also consider increasing basic health insurance from $401 to $430 and adjusting adult meal charges. Presentations are scheduled from a financial advisor, an engineering firm, and on TEA accreditation, test results, and enrollment.
- Ratify purchase of a school bus
- Approve budget amendment
- Increase basic health insurance from $401 to $430
- Adjust adult meal charges
- Approve bond counsel and consulting management services
Special Called Board Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider several action items, including TEKS certification, the 2023-2024 budget calendar, and changes to board operating procedures. The board will also receive an update on school facilities funding and may discuss personnel matters in executive session before reconvening to take possible action.
- Consideration and possible approval of TEKS certification for Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco I.S.D.
- Consideration and possible action to approve the budget calendar for the public meeting date of the proposed tax rate and budget for 2023-2024.
- Consideration and possible action to approve changes to Board Operating Procedures.
- Update on school facilities funding by financial advisor.
- Executive session discussion on employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations, and retirements of contract and at-will employees.
Budget Workshop
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, roll call, pledge, public comments) and a consent agenda. The board will also discuss personnel matters in executive session and may take action on items discussed there.
- Budget workshop for 2023-2024
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per policy BED (LOCAL)
- Consent agenda for routine items
- Executive session on personnel (employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations)
- Possible action on executive session items
Budget Workshop
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, roll call, pledge) and a possible closed session for personnel or legal matters. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Budget workshop for 2023-2024
- Possible closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a brief agenda. The main business is a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, including a possible retention stipend for the Interim Superintendent, followed by a possible vote on that stipend in open session. The meeting also includes routine items like public comments and a consent agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on retention stipend for Interim Superintendent
- Executive session on employment, reassignments, and terminations of contract and at-will employees
- Presentation by Financial Advisor Dr. De Los Santos
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per policy BED (LOCAL)
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts for psychological, vision, occupational therapy, speech, and physical therapy services. The board will also consider several action items, including donations, insurance coverage, a budget amendment, and a District of Innovation Plan, followed by an executive session for personnel matters.
- Consider approval of $50,000 donation from County Commissioner Wicho Gonzalez
- Consider approval of truck donation from Wyatt Ranch
- Consider approval of $500 donation from First Community Bank
- Consider approval of property/casualty, athletic, and workers' comp insurance
- Consider approval of Ascender Software contract (Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023)
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including selecting a construction method for a project, approving a membership to Buy Board, and authorizing advertising for an Office Clerk position. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, with possible action on those items afterward.
- Approval of construction method: Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, or Construction Manager at Risk
- Approve membership to Buy Board
- Approval to advertise for Office Clerk
- Executive session on employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations, and retirements
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per policy BED (LOCAL)
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider several action items, including authorizing the superintendent to advertise for architectural services and for bids to repair the High School Gym. The board will also vote on moving the June 21 regular meeting to June 28, 2023. The agenda includes a presentation on construction methods, public comments, and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Authorize superintendent to advertise for architectural services
- Authorize superintendent to advertise for bids to repair High School Gym
- Move June 21 regular board meeting to June 28, 2023
- Presentation on methods of construction
- Closed session for personnel discussions
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular May 2023 meeting, covering recognitions, summer school proposals, and a District of Innovation plan. Action items include approving the 2023-2024 calendar, a 4-day work week for June and July, the interim financial report, and soliciting insurance proposals. The board will also discuss the annual audit report and a corrective plan of action, and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of 4-day work week in June and July (7:00 AM–5:30 PM, Mon–Thu)
- Approval of 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approval of District of Innovation (DOI) plan
- Approval of interim financial report for April 2023
- Authorization to solicit property and student accident insurance proposals
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a presentation by construction consultant Daniel Chavez on classroom construction costs and building repairs. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, pledge, and public comments. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on classroom construction costs and building repairs by construction consultant Daniel Chavez
- Public comments limited to five minutes per speaker
- Board will not engage in discussion during public comments
- Closed meeting possible under Texas Open Meetings Act
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine items like recognitions, reports, and consent agenda approval. Action items include approving the April check register, adopting policy updates, and delegating hiring authority to the interim superintendent. The board will also discuss and possibly act on employment contracts and personnel matters in closed session.
- Approval of the District's Check Register for April
- Adoption of updates to policies DC (local) and DCD (local)
- Delegating authority to the Interim Superintendent to employ certified and non-certified personnel
- Discussion of Chapter 21 Employment Contracts for 2023-2024 school year
- Extending end date and amendment deadline for 2020-2023 ARP ESSER III Federal Grant
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, a superintendent's report, and a financial presentation. Action items include approving the March 2023 check register, the 2023-2024 school calendar, an architecture consulting services contract, a CVS training agreement, and the District of Innovation Plan. The board will also discuss personnel and administrator contracts in closed session before reconvening for possible action.
- Approval of the District's Check Register for March 2023
- Approval of the 2023-2024 School Calendar
- Action on Architecture Consulting Services
- Approval of the CVS Training Agreement
- Approval of the District of Innovation Plan
Board Of Trustees Workshop
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop on March 9, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a discussion titled "Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes" and standard procedural items. No votes or specific actions are listed.
- Discussion: "Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes"
- Call to Order by Board President Julie Ramos
- Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Adjournment with possible closed meeting per Texas Open Meetings Act
Board of Trustees Workshop
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees met on March 7, 2023, for a workshop session. The sole substantive agenda item was a presentation titled 'Introduction to the Texas Education Code.' The meeting consisted of procedural calls to order, roll call, and the pledge of allegiance, with no votes or decisions on specific district policies recorded in the agenda.
- Presentation: Introduction to the Texas Education Code
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider appointing a District of Innovation (DOI) Committee, increasing substitute pay, and moving the March board meeting from the 15th to the 29th. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the DOI process, public comments, and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Public hearing on District of Innovation process; board considers appointing a DOI Committee
- Action item: Increase substitute pay (attachment: Substitute Pay Rate Per Day)
- Action item: Move March meeting from the 15th to the 29th
- Executive session for discussion of employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations, and retirements
- Board training dates: March 7th (Intro to Texas Education Code) and March 9th (Team of Eight)
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a district of innovation resolution, the annual audit report, and the district organization chart. The board will also enter executive session to discuss employment matters, including specific positions such as payroll clerk, teacher aides, curriculum director, and police officers, and may take action on items discussed in closed session.
- Review and approve district of innovation resolution
- Review and approve annual audit report
- Review and approve District Organization Chart
- Executive session on employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations
- Action item on positions: Payroll Clerk, Teacher Aides, Curriculum Director, Police Officers
The provided document is an agenda or a procedural record of a special meeting. It lists items for possible action, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by reports and action items. The board will consider approving budget amendments, a depository bank contract with First Community Bank, additional security guards, and other contracts. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Budget amendments: Fund 429 Summer Career & Tech Ed Grant ($100,000 reduction), Fund 429 School Safety Grant ($200,000 addition), Fund 599 Interest & Sinking Fund ($429,575)
- Depository contract with First Community Bank
- Approval of contract with Lone Star Strategy Group
- Approval of 3 additional security guards
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including budget amendments and personnel matters, but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Special Called Board Meeting
The board held a special called meeting to discuss updates to board policies and a legal demand in a pending case against Joe Williamson Construction Company. The provided minutes list the agenda items but do not record the final outcomes or votes for these actions.
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board will review financial reports, including the December 2022 check register and the annual audit for the year ended August 31, 2022. The agenda includes a budget amendment and a bank contract for discussion. Personnel matters will be addressed in executive session.
- Approval of the District's Check Register for December 2022
- Approval of the Annual Audit Report for the Year Ended August 31, 2022
- Consideration of a Budget Amendment
- Consideration of a Bank Contract
- Review of Tax Collection Report
The provided document is an agenda or a procedural record of the meeting. It lists items for consideration, such as the December 2022 check register and the 2022 annual audit report, but does not record the final outcomes or votes for these items.
Special Called Board Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees. The board will enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's employment, including resignation, and legal consultation on related issues. Following that, they will take possible action on the superintendent's resignation and appoint an acting or interim superintendent.
- Executive session discussion on superintendent's employment and resignation (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Consultation with attorney on legal issues regarding superintendent's employment (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Discussion on naming an acting/interim superintendent
- Possible action on superintendent's resignation
- Possible action to appoint an acting/interim superintendent
The provided minutes are an agenda for a special called meeting. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes listed in the document.