Ballinger ISD public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the superintendent position and to discuss school safety and security. The board may take action after the closed session, including naming a lone finalist for the superintendent role.
- Interview applicants for Ballinger ISD Superintendent position
- Deliberate and possibly act on school safety and security matters
- Possible naming of Lone Finalist for Superintendent position
The minutes record a special meeting agenda including an executive session to interview superintendent applicants and discuss school safety. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes are recorded in the provided text.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from district staff and action on prior meeting minutes. In executive session, the board will discuss replacing Superintendent Jeff Butts, who retires December 31, 2023, along with other personnel and student matters.
- Discussion of replacing Superintendent Jeff Butts, retiring effective December 31, 2023
- Ratify employee resignations received by the Superintendent
- Approve minutes from Nov 14, 2023 regular and Nov 28, 2023 called meetings
- Reports on operating budget, ESSER budget, tax report, and November check register
- School safety and security deliberation
The board met for a regular session that included reports on budgets, attendance, and school performance. The meeting included an executive session to discuss the retirement of Superintendent Jeff Butts and other personnel and security matters.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss a student matter, the retirement of Superintendent Jeff Butts and the future hiring process, and school safety. After the closed session, the board may take action on these items in open session.
- Discussion of Superintendent Jeff Butts' retirement and future hiring process
- Deliberation on a student matter that may reveal personally identifiable information
- Discussion of school safety and security matters
- Possible action on items discussed in executive session
The minutes record the agenda for a special meeting, including executive sessions to discuss a student matter, the retirement of Superintendent Jeff Butts and the hiring process, and school safety. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes are recorded in the provided text.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 13, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes routine items such as reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and campus principals, as well as action items on board reorganization, policy updates, and a fund transfer. The board may also enter executive session to discuss student matters, personnel, and school safety.
- Consider action to approve the reorganization of the Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees
- Consider action to approve Board Policy Update 122 (multiple local policies)
- Consider action to approve changing Child Nutrition Fund 240 to Fund 101 per auditor request
- Consider action to approve nominations for the Runnels County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Consider action to approve minutes of the October 16, 2023 regular meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and campus principals. Action items include approving minutes, the 2023 tax roll balance, campus improvement plans, possible budget amendments, and a contract to re-roof district facilities. The board will also enter executive session for student, personnel, and safety matters.
- Consider contract to re-roof Ballinger ISD facilities
- Possible budget amendments including Security Window Film
- Approve 2023 Tax Roll Balance totals from Runnels County Tax Office
- Approve 2023-2024 Elementary, Junior High, and High School Campus Improvement Plans
- Approve minutes from September 12, 2022 regular meeting and September 28, 2023 called meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will consider two action items: approving competitive bidding as the procurement method for roofing and restoration projects, and approving a resolution to join the Region 5 Education Service Center's SETX Purchasing Cooperative. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Approve competitive bidding for roofing and restoration projects
- Approve resolution to join Region 5 SETX Purchasing Cooperative
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and campus principals. Action items include approving minutes, the T-TESS appraisal calendar, certifying unopposed school board candidates, and several contracts and resolutions related to school safety and facilities.
- Approve athletic training services contract with Shannon Sports Medicine for 2023-2024
- Approve construction quote and budget amendments for security fence around elementary playground, paid from Fund Balance
- Approve removal and replacement of chain-link fencing at elementary playground, paid from Fund Balance
- Resolution claiming good cause exception to armed security officer requirement at each campus
- Certify unopposed candidates for Single Member Districts 1 and 6 in November 7, 2023 election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 31, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call to establish a quorum, and a public forum for comments. The only action item is a discussion of possible budget amendments to the 2022-2023 official budget, followed by adjournment.
- Consider possible budget amendments to the 2022-2023 Official Budget
The minutes for the August 31, 2023, meeting consist of a procedural agenda. There are no recorded votes, outcomes, or decisions regarding the proposed budget amendments.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially adopt the 2023-2024 official budget, the 2023 tax rate, and related financial items. The agenda includes a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate, followed by action items on budget amendments, fund balance designations, and the certified tax roll. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a student matter, personnel issues, and school safety.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget and 2023 tax rate
- Consider adopting 2023-2024 Official Operating Budget (Funds 199 and 161)
- Consider adopting 2023-2024 Food Service Budget (Fund 240)
- Consider adopting 2023 tax rate by ordinance
- Consider approving 2023 Certified Tax Roll
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, covering routine reports and several action items. Key decisions include ordering a November 7, 2023 school board election for Districts 1 and 6, approving the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate notice, and considering pay raises for returning non-teacher staff. The board will also act on legal representation, adult meal pricing, and the student code of conduct.
- Order school board election for Single-Member Districts 1 and 6 on November 7, 2023
- Consider notice of public meeting to discuss 2023-2024 budget and 2023 tax rate
- Approve pay raise for returning staff not on teacher pay scale
- Approve Walsh Gallegos as legal counsel for 2023-2024
- Approve adult meal pricing for 2023-2024 school year
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items, including reports from the superintendent and assistant superintendent, and several action items. The board will consider delegating final hiring authority to the superintendent, approving Policy Update 121, adopting redistricting criteria, and replacing the west playground fence. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and student matters.
- Consider action to temporarily delegate final hiring authority to the Superintendent
- Consider action to approve Policy Update 121 (multiple local policies)
- Consider action to approve Resolution Adopting Criteria for Redistricting of Single Member Trustee Districts
- Consider action to approve replacement of west playground fence using a purchasing cooperative
- Executive session: hiring of Ballinger Junior Principal, employee resignations, school safety
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including approving a resolution for hail-damage roof and water restoration projects, the 2023-2024 pay scale for teachers, nurses, and counselors, and a security window film project funded from Fund Balance. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and campus principals, including preliminary STAAR results and budget updates. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and student matters.
- Resolution to repair roofing and water restoration projects due to hail storm, using a purchasing coop
- 2023-2024 Ballinger ISD Pay Scale for teachers, nurses, and counselors
- Security window film for BISD facilities, funded from Fund Balance
- Joint Election Agreement for November 7, 2023 school board election
- Extension of retention incentives for 2023-2024 school year
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and campus principals, followed by action items. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, a drug dog services contract, a bank depository extension, and temporarily delegating final hiring authority to the superintendent. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including the elementary and junior high principals.
- Consider action to temporarily delegate final hiring authority to the Superintendent for contract employees
- Consider action to approve Interquest for drug dog services for 2023-2024
- Consider action to approve the 2023-2024 School Calendar as presented by the DEIC
- Consider action to approve a Bank Depository Contract extension for banking services
- Consider action to approve the Head Start Program MOU for 2023-2024
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and possibly approve financing for an energy management system and a new HVAC system via a Maintenance Tax Note, as well as authorize the superintendent to approve related documents. The board will also consider approving the Olga Schawe Scholarship, the 2022-2023 Allotment and TEKS Certification, and giving the superintendent monthly hiring authority. Several reports on budget, taxes, and attendance will be presented, and the board will enter executive session for personnel and student matters.
- Discussion and possible action to approve a Maintenance Tax Note to finance an energy management system and new HVAC system
- Discussion and possible action to approve installation of a new HVAC system and authorize superintendent to approve related documents
- Consider action to approve the Olga Schawe Scholarship for 2022-2023
- Consider action to give the Superintendent hiring authority to be approved monthly
- Consider action to approve the 2022-2023 Allotment and TEKS Certification
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The board will consider several action items, including approving agreements for financial advisory and legal services related to a proposed issuance of maintenance tax notes, paying employees for inclement weather days, and giving the superintendent hiring authority. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendents, and campus principals, followed by an executive session for personnel and student matters.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Agreement with Live Oak Public Finance, LLC for Financial Advisory Services
- Resolution authorizing contingency fee engagement for legal services for proposed Maintenance Tax Notes issuance
- Resolution to pay all employees for work days missed due to inclement weather
- Approval of Early Childhood literacy/math and College/Career/Military Readiness goals per House Bill 3
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Called Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider a single action item: granting the superintendent hiring authority. The board will also enter closed session to discuss a student matter, personnel issues, and school safety, with possible action following.
- Consider action to approve giving the Superintendent hiring authority
- Executive session on student personally identifiable information (Texas Gov't Code 552.0821)
- Executive session on appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of public officer/employee (551.074)
- Executive session on school safety and security (551.076)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 14, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider approving an independent auditor for the 2022-2023 school year, a budget amendment to fund a previously approved lighting project, and Board Policy CO(LOCAL). The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and campus principals, plus an executive session for personnel and student matters.
- Approve independent auditor for 2022-2023 school year
- Budget amendment to move money from Fund Balance to Operating Fund for lighting project
- Approve Board Policy CO(LOCAL)
- Approve minutes from January 9, 2023 regular meeting
- Executive session on administrator contracts and student matter
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2021-2022 FIRST report, followed by reports from the superintendent and principals. Action items include approving board policy Update 120 and renewing the food service contract with Southwest Food Excellence. The board will also enter executive session to discuss a student matter, superintendent Jeff Butts's contract and evaluation, employee resignations, and school safety.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 FIRST report
- Consider approval of board policy Update 120 (CB, CKC, FFI, FNG, FO)
- Consider contract renewal with Southwest Food Excellence for food service
- Executive session on superintendent contract, evaluation, and duties
- Ratify employee resignations received by superintendent
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.