Buckholts Independent School District public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The board will meet to discuss the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) and the specific rating for Buckholts ISD.
- Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
- Buckholts ISD Rating
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will review financial, principal, and superintendent reports. The board will consider several action items including county-level plans and district infrastructure.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Milam County Mitigation Plan
- Discussion and possible action regarding Milam County Tax Concerns
- Discussion and possible action regarding Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative SY25-26
- Discussion and possible action regarding Buckholts City Plumbing Lines
- Discussion and possible action regarding Safety and Security
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on November 19, 2024, to receive reports from finance, principal, and superintendent, and discuss several action items including safety and security, janitorial services, EPA Clean School Bus application, facility study, and December board training.
- Certify October 30, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discuss safety and security measures
- Discuss janitorial services
- Review EPA Clean School Bus application
- Review BISD Facility Study
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will conduct a public hearing regarding the district’s failure to submit a required multi-hazard emergency plan. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including a quorum declaration, invocation, and public comments.
- Public hearing on failure to submit multi-hazard plan
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 30, 2024, to discuss and potentially act on several items including an amendment to a solar energy agreement, the district improvement plan, safety and security measures, and grants management. The meeting will also include routine reports from finance, the principal, and the superintendent, as well as public comments.
- Amendment No. 1 to Sypert Branch Solar agreement (1934)
- 2024-2025 BISD District Improvement Plan
- 2024-2025 BISD EOP Plan
- Use of BISD Gym for Fire Department Fundraiser in March 2025
- 2024-2025 EDGAR Manual for State-Federal Grants
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting to receive reports, certify prior meeting minutes, and discuss several policy and legal items. No concrete decisions are listed on the agenda; all items are for discussion or possible future action.
- Certify August 5 and August 27, 2024 meeting minutes
- Discuss TASB Policy Updates 122 and 123
- Discuss SYA Firm, PLLC engagement
- Discuss Milam County Juvenile Interagency Agreement
- Discuss 2024 A-F Lawsuit and 2024 A-F Petition under Safety and Security
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The board will conduct a public hearing regarding the district's proposed budgets and tax rate for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting includes discussions on general operating, child nutrition, and debt service budgets.
- Public hearing on Proposed General Operating Budget
- Public hearing on Proposed Child Nutrition Budget
- Public hearing on Proposed Debt Service Budget
- Discussion of Proposed Tax Rate
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will review and potentially vote on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and compensation plan, the tax rate ordinance, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes reports from county and school officials and allows public comments.
- Proposed 2024-2025 Buckholts ISD Budget and Compensation Plan
- Proposed Tax Rate and Ordinance to set Tax Rate
- BISD Budget Amendment
- Sypert Branch 313 Agreement amendment
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2024, covering routine procedural items, reports from finance, principal, and superintendent, and discussing several key policy and operational topics. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, but the board may take action on items discussed.
- Discussion and possible action on Milam County Extension Services agreement
- Discussion and possible action on HMH Curriculum Quotes
- Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 BISD Stipends
- Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 Student Handbook
- Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board will meet to review reports from the principal and superintendent. The board will consider several action items including a bank donation and updates to the state-federal grants manual.
- Discussion and possible action regarding Buckholts ISD Employee Health Contribution
- Discussion and possible action regarding CDW-G Laptop Quote
- Discussion and possible action regarding Buckholts State Bank Donation
- Discussion and possible action regarding EDGAR Manual Update
- Approval of June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, quorum declaration, pledge/invocation, public comments, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public hearing on ESSA
- Public comments per Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports on finances, principal and superintendent updates, and several action items. Key decisions include finalizing trustee appointments, ranking and authorizing a janitorial services contract, and discussing phone pouches, board training, and dress code. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and a possible closed session.
- Finalize Buckholts ISD Board of Trustee Appointed Positions
- Rank respondents and authorize contract for Janitorial Services (RFQ #2024-002)
- Discussion and possible action regarding BISD Phone Pouches (Yondr)
- Discussion and possible action regarding BISD Dress Code
- Certify and approve May 14 and May 21, 2024 meeting minutes
Special Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on board member matters and the 2024-2025 certification of instructional materials. The agenda also includes a closed session and public comments.
- Discussion and possible action regarding BISD Board Members
- Discussion and possible action regarding 2024-2025 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
- Executive/Closed Meeting authorized under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.084
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent, followed by action items. Key decisions include adopting an order to canvass the bond election results, discussing facilities, a Chromebook quote, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and other operational items. The agenda also includes a possible closed session.
- Consider and take action to adopt an Order Canvassing Returns and Declaring Results of Bond Election
- Discussion and possible action regarding CDW-G Chromebook Quote
- Discussion and possible action regarding the 2024-2025 BISD School Calendar
- Discussion regarding BISD Facilities
- Discussion and possible action regarding TASB 2024-2025 CCS Renewal Coverage
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board is holding its regular April 2024 meeting, where it will hear reports on finances, the principal, and the superintendent, including 2024 bond updates. The board will also discuss and possibly act on administrative contracts for 2024-2025, TASB CCS renewal coverage, and janitorial services, and will conduct the superintendent's evaluation in closed session.
- 2024 Bond Updates report
- Discussion and possible action on BISD 2024-2025 administrative contracts
- Discussion and possible action on TASB 2024-2025 CCS Renewal Coverage
- Discussion and possible action on Hot Corner Janitoral Services
- Superintendent's evaluation in executive session
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board is holding a regular meeting that consists of a board workshop. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, quorum declaration, pledge/invocation, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed for the workshop.
- Regular meeting scheduled for March 19, 2024 at 4:30 PM
- Agenda includes a board workshop session
- Public comments permitted under Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
- No action items, contracts, or financial matters listed on the agenda
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board is holding a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent, plus updates on the 2024 bond. The board will consider several action items, including the EDGAR grants manual, the financial auditor, the district improvement plan, and contracts for administrators and teachers. They will also discuss Chromebooks and the April 8, 2024 date, and may enter closed session as permitted by law.
- Finance report and check register for February 2024
- 2024 bond updates
- Discussion and possible action on BISD Financial Auditor
- Discussion and possible action on 2024-2025 administrative and teacher contracts
- Discussion and possible action regarding Chromebooks
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include discussing the employment of J. Kilgore, selecting a bond project manager, adopting a resolution on accountability, and appointing election workers for the May 2024 bond election.
- Discussion on employment of J. Kilgore for failure to return from leave
- Rank and authorize contract for Bond Project Management (RFQ #2024-001)
- Adopt Resolution In Support Of A Fair and Transparent Accountability System
- Appoint Election Workers for May 4, 2024 Bond Election with hourly compensation
- Approve minutes from Feb 2 and Jan 22, 2024 meetings
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District board is meeting to consider and take action on items related to a potential May 2024 school building bond election. The board will consider adopting a resolution to hire Leon Alcala, PLLC as bond counsel, an order calling the bond election, an agreement with Live Oak Public Finance for financial advisory services, and selecting a program management firm for potential projects.
- Resolution to approve engagement letter with Leon Alcala, PLLC as bond counsel
- Order calling school building bond election
- Agreement with Live Oak Public Finance, LLC for financial advisory services
- Selection of a program management firm for potential projects
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts ISD board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the finance officer, principal, and superintendent. Action items include discussing the 2022-2023 financial audit, joining a purchasing cooperative, a possible May 2024 bond election, the district improvement plan, governance, and safety plans. A closed session may follow.
- Discussion and possible action on May 2024 bond election
- Annual 2022-2023 financial audit presented by Mr. Karl Kacir, CPA
- Membership in Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for 2024-25
- District Improvement Plan review
- Safety and Security Plans/Audit discussion
Regular Meeting (* All Meetings Are Posted at Buckholts USPS and the BISD Board Bulletin 72 Hours before all Meetings*)
The Buckholts Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, quorum declaration, pledge, and public comments, followed by a board workshop and a possible executive/closed session. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Public comments per Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
- Board workshop
- Possible executive/closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.084