Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Hearing Meeting Cancelled
The hearing meeting scheduled for December 11, 2024, was cancelled. The provided text contains the original agenda for the cancelled session.
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve the bond construction budget. The board will also consider rescheduling the January 15, 2024, regular meeting to January 22, 2024.
- Approval of the Bond Construction Budget
- Rescheduling of January 15, 2024, meeting to January 22, 2024
- Student recognition for Student of the Month, Volleyball, and Football Bi-District Champions
- District Investment Reports
- Personnel discussions in Executive Session
The provided document is an agenda or a procedural record of the meeting. It does not contain recorded votes, final decisions, or outcomes for the action items listed.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the employment contract for Superintendent Victoria S. Joslin. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and employee contract statuses.
- Approval of contract for Victoria S. Joslin for Superintendent of Schools
- Discussion on employment, reassignments, nonrenewals, terminations, resignations, and retirements of employees
The provided minutes consist of the meeting agenda and procedural items. There are no recorded votes, approvals, or outcomes for the items discussed.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to name a lone finalist for the Superintendency and authorize contract negotiations. The body will also consider approving budget amendments and the October 2024 check register.
- Naming of the lone finalist for Superintendent and authorization of contract negotiations
- Approval of budget amendments
- Approval of the October 2024 check register
- Rescheduling of the December 18, 2024 meeting to December 11, 2024
- Tax Collection Report
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed actions including naming a lone finalist for superintendent, approving budget amendments, and rescheduling a December board meeting.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to canvass the election results for Place 4, 5, 6, and 7. The meeting includes the issuance of certificates and oaths of office for newly elected members and the selection of Board officers.
- Canvass of Trustee Election results for Place 4, 5, 6, and 7
- Issuance of Certificates of Election and Oaths of Office
- Selection of Board Officers and organization of the Board of Trustees
- Executive session to discuss personnel employment, terminations, and resignations
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting on November 12, 2024. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the district's Emergency Operation Procedure Handbook and bullying protocols. The board may also take action on check registers for August and September 2024 and a proposal for a fencing project.
- Approval of the Emergency Operation Procedure Handbook
- Approval of August 2024 and September 2024 check registers
- Proposal for a fencing project
- Renewal of legal services
- Appointment of the Superintendent as Records Management Officer
The provided document is an agenda for the October 16, 2024, regular meeting. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, was cancelled. The provided agenda text is a standard template and does not contain active business for this date.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on several tax rate adoptions for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Adoption of Tax Year 2024 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service Tax Rates
- Approval of 2024-2025 Interest and Sinking Tax Rate
- Adoption of Tax Rate for 2024-2025
- Appointment of a Designated Officer to calculate No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates
- Executive session regarding employment, terminations, and resignations
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting; it does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly approve a budget amendment, the 2024/2025 district budget, a $24 million bond issuance, and the 2024-2025 tax rate. The board will also consider canceling the November 2024 election for four trustee positions and certifying unopposed candidates.
- Approve Budget Amendment for 2024/2025
- Adopt Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD 2024/2025 Budget
- Issue $24 million in Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Adopt 2024-2025 Tax Rate
- Cancel November 5, 2024 General Election for Places 4, 5, 6, and 7
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting rather than minutes of actions taken. No votes, approvals, or final decisions are recorded in the text.
Hearing Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss and consider the proposed 2024-2025 district budget and tax rate. No decisions will be made during the hearing; action items will follow in future meetings.
- Proposed 2024-2025 Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Budget
- Proposed 2024-2025 Tax Rate
The provided document is an agenda for a hearing meeting regarding the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, or specific outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt–Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 21, 2024 to conduct routine business and take action on several financial and personnel items. The board will hear routine reports on curriculum, athletics, operations, and finances before voting on the July 2024 check register, a budget amendment, tutorial pay rates, extra-duty pay for UIL activities, and a salaried security officer position.
- Approve July 2024 check register
- Approve budget amendment for FY 2025
- Approve tutorial hourly pay (max 2 hrs/week for K-6; 6, 7, EOC)
- Approve extra-duty pay for UIL events and activities
- Approve salaried security officer position
The provided document is an agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but contains no records of votes, approvals, or final decisions.
Budget Workshop
The Ben Bolt–Palito Blanco ISD board will convene a Budget Workshop on August 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM to review and discuss the district’s 2024 budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is informational.
The provided minutes for the Budget Workshop are procedural and do not record any specific decisions, votes, or budget outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to discuss and possibly approve multiple policy and budget items, including a budget amendment, employee handbook, student code of conduct, and teacher school lunch rates. The board may also vote on facility upgrades like gym lockers, library flooring, and HVAC units, as well as a county adjunct faculty agreement.
- Approve 2024 General Election Order and Notice
- Approve 2024-2025 Employee Handbook
- Approve 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Approve Budget Amendment
- Approve Teacher School Lunch Amount
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting; it does not contain record of votes, decisions, or outcomes. No substantive actions were recorded in this text.
Hearing Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a Level Three FNG grievance regarding a student identified as L.S. This matter will be deliberated in a closed executive session before returning to open session for possible action.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Level Three FNG grievance for L.S.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly take action on the 2024-2025 budget calendar, employee pay periods, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes reviews of grading guidelines and operational reports for maintenance, transportation, and food service.
- SRO Contract with the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Department
- Budget Calendar for Public Meeting Date of Proposed Tax Rate and Budget for 2024-2025
- 2024-2025 Employee Pay Period
- Contracted Services for Athletic Trainer
- Budget Amendment
Budget Workshop
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop to discuss financial matters. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, roll call, pledge, and public comments, with the main item being the budget workshop. No specific budget details are provided in the agenda.
- Budget workshop discussion
- Public comments/open forum (limited to 5 minutes per speaker)
- Call to order by Board President Julie Ramos
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider multiple action items, including authorizing an individual to carry a firearm on district property, approving a TRS Active Care health insurance increase from $430 to $480, and selecting an architect for 2024 bond projects. The board will also vote on the May 2024 check register, an external auditing contract, and various handbooks and insurance policies. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.
- Authorize A.G. to carry a firearm on district property
- Approve TRS Active Care health insurance increase from $430 to $480
- Approve contract for external auditing service for 2024-2025
- Approve architect firm for 2024 bond projects
- Approve check register for May 2024
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve the 2024-2025 student and staff dress codes. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a high school principal candidate, and may take action on that hire afterward.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Student Dress Code
- Discussion and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Staff Dress Code
- Closed session for personnel matters including employment, reassignments, and terminations
- Discussion and possible action to approve the High School Principal Candidate for the 2024-2025 School Year
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including canvassing the bond election results, approving a 4-day summer work week, summer school hours and compensation, laptop purchases, and the 2024-2025 stipend and compensation handbooks. The board will also hear reports on finances, operations, and curriculum, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Canvass returns and declare results of the bond election
- Approve 4-day work week for June and July (7:00 AM–5:30 PM, Mon–Thu)
- Approve summer school hours and compensation for professionals and paraprofessionals
- Approve purchase of laptops for elementary and high school campuses
- Authorize solicitation of proposals for property and student accident insurance
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the March 2024 check register, a copier lease, a budget amendment, and delegating hiring authority to the interim superintendent. The board will also consider approving local policies related to the School Guardian Program and discuss personnel matters in executive session, including employment contracts for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approve March 2024 check register
- Approve local policies CKC and DC (School Guardian Program)
- Approve district leasing contract for campus copiers
- Delegate authority to interim superintendent to hire certified personnel
- Approve budget amendment
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 27, 2024. The board will consider action on the February 2024 check register, an ESC-2 board member vote, amending the 2024-2025 school calendar, and a district leasing contract for campus printers. The board will also hear reports on safety, curriculum, finances, and operations, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve District's Check Register for February 2024
- Vote for ESC-2 Board Member
- Amend 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Approve District Leasing Contract for Campus Printers
- Discuss Administrator Contracts for 2024-2025 School Year
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes and financial reports, plus several action items. The board will consider approving the January 2024 check register, policy manual updates, dual credit tuition, the FY 2024 board calendar, moving the March 20 meeting to March 27, internet service with Spectrum, a NIET contract for math framework planning, and the 2024-2025 academic calendar. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve check register for January 2024
- Approve localized policy manual updates 120 and 121
- Approve student tuition for dual credit enrollment
- Approve internet service with Spectrum
- Approve NIET contract for Strong Foundations Math Framework Planning Grant Year 1 and 2
Public Hearing Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the district's Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public comments. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Public comments limited to five minutes per speaker
- Board will not respond to comments during open forum
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the superintendent search, including interviewing candidates in closed session and possibly naming a lone finalist. The board may also take action on personnel matters. Public comments are limited to five minutes and no action can be taken during that time.
- Discussion with search firm on superintendent search (closed session)
- Interview for position of superintendent (closed session)
- Action on personnel matters (employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations)
- Discussion and action to name lone finalist for superintendent
- Authorize board president and legal counsel to begin contract negotiations with lone finalist
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving the Financial Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2023 and to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The agenda also includes first readings of localized policy manual updates and a public comment period.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the Financial Annual Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2023
- Executive session on employment, reassignments, proposed nonrenewals, terminations, resignations, and retirements
- First readings of Localized Policy Manual Updates 120 and 121
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes, with restrictions on complaints against employees
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search, including interviews and matters related to the position. The board will go into executive session to discuss these items and may take action afterward, potentially naming a lone finalist for the superintendent position.
- Discussion with search firm on superintendent search
- Interview for position of superintendent
- Action on matters related to superintendent search
- Action on matters related to position of superintendent/interim superintendent
- Action to name lone finalist for position of superintendent
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search with a search firm and conduct interviews for the position, all in executive session. The board will reconvene in open session to consider any action items arising from the closed session. Public comments are limited to five minutes and no action can be taken during that time.
- Discussion with search firm on superintendent search (closed session)
- Interviews for position of superintendent (closed session)
- Action item on items discussed in executive session
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt - Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider calling a bond election and to possibly move the February 21, 2024 regular board meeting to February 26, 2024. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session and may take action on items discussed in executive session.
- Consider order calling a bond election
- Approve moving Feb. 21 regular meeting to Feb. 26
- Discussion with search firm on superintendent search
- Closed session on personnel employment, reassignments, terminations, resignations
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes, no action taken
Special Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with several action items, including approving donations, an investment policy update, student laptops, gym bleachers, a new district vehicle, and a grant. The board will also hear updates on bond options and discuss the superintendent search in executive session.
- Approve $886.96 Athletic Booster Club donation for softball
- Approve laptops for students through ESSR funds
- Approve high school gym bleachers
- Approve purchase of a new district vehicle
- Adopt board operating procedures for superintendent search
Regular Meeting
The Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving the December 2023 check register, selecting an electric company, submitting a tax credit reimbursement request, and approving a new bid for high school bleachers. The board will also hear reports on bond options, student data, and facilities, and may enter closed session to discuss personnel and the superintendent search.
- Approve District's Check Register for December 2023
- Approve Electric Company for Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco
- Submit Reimbursement Request for Tax Credit from Shell Energy and Nueces Electric for past 4 years
- Approve new bid for High School Bleachers
- Financial Advisors Update on Bond Options