Beaumont ISD public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to decide on a districtwide rezoning plan and the relocation of Early College High School to the Dr. M. L. King Jr. Campus. The board will also review budget amendments and purchases exceeding $50,000.
- Approval of BISD Rezoning Plan
- Relocation of Early College High School to the Dr. M. L. King Jr. Campus
- Approval of purchases of $50,000 or more
- Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education for Safety and Security Audit Services
- TEA Case # SRDR2024-07-06 Voluntary Corrective Action Plan
Safety & Security Meeting
The committee will discuss school discipline, threat assessments, and emergency operations plan updates for the 2024/25 school year. The body is also scheduled to vote on the placement of bleeding control stations.
- Approval of Bleeding Central Station locations
- Report on District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA)
- Report on Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit
- Report on Weekly Door Sweeps
- Discussion of School Discipline and Threat Assessment updates for 24/25 S/Y
Regular Meeting
The Beaumont ISD board will hold its regular November 21 meeting to act on budget amendments, approve purchases over $50,000, and award contracts for a fire alarm system replacement and a new transportation center. The board will also vote on the 2023–2024 annual financial audit and receive reports on tax collections, general fund revenue, and campus donations.
- Approve purchases of $50K or more
- Approve 2023–2024 annual financial audit
- Approve contract award for Fire Alarm System Replacement Project (CSP 25.05)
- Approve contract award for New Transportation Center Project (CSP 25.02)
- Approve budget amendments
Canvassing Meeting
The board will meet to review and officially adopt the results of the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election held on November 5, 2024.
- Canvass results of the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (November 5, 2024)
Joint Meeting
The City Manager, Superintendent, and Mayor will provide reports and updates on several joint initiatives. The meeting focuses on discussion and updates rather than formal votes or decisions.
- Mayor's report on Juvenile Justice Best Practice
- City Wide Clean Up update
- Community Mental Health update
- Beaumont Youth Advisory Council update
- Literacy Committee and Fire Department Pipeline updates
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2024 tax roll and various budget amendments. The session includes reviews of general fund expenditures, tax collections, and district improvement plans.
- Approval of the 2024 Tax Roll
- Approval of purchases of $50,000 or more
- Approval of budget amendments
- Renewal of Medicaid Collection Services (RFP 24.07)
- Resolution authorizing district payment of applicant fingerprinting fees
Special Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to nominate a board member for JCAD. The nominated member would serve from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
- Resolution to nominate Board Member for JCAD for the 2025 calendar year
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss an efficiency audit and various financial reports. They are deciding on budget amendments, purchases over $50,000, and several interlocal agreements for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approval of budget amendments and purchases of $50,000 or more
- Interlocal Agreement with Jefferson County Juvenile Board for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to provide meals to Ignite Community School - Beaumont
- Interlocal Cost-Sharing Agreement with Communities in Schools of Southeast Texas for Pathways Learning Center
- Review of Efficiency Audit Report and Head Start Annual Report
Community Meeting
The district is holding a community meeting to provide presentations on specific district initiatives. The session includes a period for public comments.
- VATRE Presentation
- Rezoning Maps
- Cell Phone Policy
Board Workshop
The Beaumont ISD Board will open with a closed session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters under Texas law, then reconvene for a public workshop featuring presentations by the superintendent and cabinet. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and tax rate. The board is also deciding on the 2024-2025 tax levy ordinance and a voter-approval tax rate election for November 5, 2024.
- Public hearing on Proposed Budget & Tax Rate
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Tax Levy Ordinance and Tax Rate
- Approval of Election Order for Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on November 5, 2024
- Approval of purchases of $50,000 or more
- Amendment to resolution for sale of property at 1965 Southerland Street
TEAM OF 8 TRAINING
The Beaumont ISD board will meet to receive training and discuss operating procedures. The only action item is a resolution declaring a state of emergency at Roy Guess Elementary due to an electrical outage, authorizing emergency purchases.
- Consider approval of Board Resolution declaring State of Emergency for electrical outage at Roy Guess Elementary
- Authorizes Superintendent to approve emergency purchases related to outage
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review student outcome goals and discuss the use of Yondr pouches to restrict cell phone usage. The body is deciding on budget amendments, purchases over $50,000, and the addition of five new middle school teaching positions for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approval of five new teaching positions for middle schools
- Approval of purchases of $50,000 or more
- Approval of budget amendments
- Discussion of Yondr pouches to restrict cell phone usage
- Renewal of various therapy and interpreting services (RFPs 24.01 through 24.05)
Emergency Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees is holding an emergency meeting to respond to Hurricane Beryl, which led to a state disaster declaration for Jefferson County on July 6 and a federal disaster declaration on July 9. The board will consider a resolution declaring a state of emergency and authorizing the superintendent to approve emergency purchases related to the hurricane response. The meeting includes roll call, public comment, and the resolution vote.
- Consider approval of resolution declaring a state of emergency
- Authorize superintendent to approve emergency purchases for Hurricane Beryl response
- Emergency meeting called due to July 6 state disaster declaration and July 9 federal disaster declaration for Jefferson County
Regular Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-25 budget, then vote to adopt it. The board will also consider several action items, including approving purchases over $50K, selling district property, and awarding a health insurance contract. A closed session is scheduled first to discuss legal, student, personnel, real estate, and economic development matters.
- Adopt 2024-25 school district budget
- Approve health insurance contract award (RFP 24.19)
- Approve purchases of $50K or more
- Approve sale of BISD property at 1965 Southerland Street
- Approve student and athletic insurance renewal (RFP #22.23)
The provided minutes for the June 25, 2024, Regular Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session for legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development matters. In open session, the board will vote on several action items, including proposed advocacy resolutions, terminating participation in the Texas Schools Health Benefits Program, entering an interlocal agreement with TASB Benefits Cooperative, and changing its paying agent/registrar agreement.
- Approve Proposed Advocacy Resolutions
- Approve Termination of Participation in the Texas Schools Health Benefits Program
- Approve Interlocal Agreement with TASB Benefits Cooperative
- Approve Resolution Terminating Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Approving Substitute Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement
DEIC Meeting
The District of Innovation Committee (DEIC) is meeting to consider and approve an amendment to Beaumont ISD's District of Innovation Plan. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with the call to order and adjournment.
- Consider and approve an amendment to BISD's District of Innovation Plan
Regular Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees will hold a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider approving budget amendments, purchases over $50K, and several construction contracts, including parking lot repairs, sewer line replacements, and air handler replacement. They will also vote on a resolution to select MoakCasey for an efficiency audit and discuss items in closed session, including legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development matters.
- Approve Budget Amendments
- Approve Purchases of $50K or More
- Approve Rankings and Contract Award for Parking Lot Pavement Repairs (CSP 24.14)
- Approve Rankings and Contract Award for Sewer Line Replacements (CSP 24.15)
- Approve Resolution Selecting MoakCasey to Conduct Efficiency Audit
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed actions including budget amendments, facility repairs, and the selection of an efficiency audit firm, but does not record the outcomes or votes of these items.
Special Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board is holding a special meeting that will begin in closed session to discuss legal matters, including pending litigation, and personnel issues such as employee contracts and superintendent recommendations. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open session to take any action on the items discussed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific public action items listed beyond potential votes on closed-session topics.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.087
- Discussion of pending or contemplated litigation
- Superintendent's recommendations on employee contracts, renewals, and terminations
- Possible action on closed-session items in open meeting
JOINT MEETING
This is a joint meeting of the Beaumont ISD board with other local bodies. The agenda includes discussion items on joint initiatives such as city-wide cleanup, community mental health, a sidewalk project at BU, an economic development report, the FUSUS project, police and fire department pipeline, summer recreation, after-school programs, and a joint communications project. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.
- City Wide Clean Up initiative update
- Community Mental Health initiative update
- Sidewalk Project at BU discussion
- Economic Development Report by the Chamber
- FUSUS Project discussion
Regular Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees will meet for a regular meeting that includes a budget workshop, closed session, and open session. The board will consider budget amendments, purchases over $50,000, renewals for moving services and property/casualty insurance, and a stadium rebranding proposal. They will also receive reports on tax collections, general fund revenue and expenditures, and construction delivery methods.
- Budget workshop at 5:30 PM
- Approve budget amendments
- Approve purchases of $50K or more
- Approve renewal of moving services (RFP 22.13)
- Approve stadium rebranding from Doggett
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
REZONING WORKSHOP
The Beaumont ISD board is meeting for a rezoning workshop. The agenda includes a rezoning presentation, public comments, and discussion, but no formal votes are scheduled. This is a discussion session, not a decision-making meeting.
- Rezoning presentation
- Public comments on rezoning
- Board discussion of rezoning
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss the potential closure of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year and subsequent attendance zone reassignments. Other items include budget amendments, personnel updates, and legal deliberations regarding a partnership agreement with Green Dot Public Schools.
- Closure of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and reassignment of attendance zones
- Addendum to agreement with Green Dot Public Schools for Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School operation
- Approval of budget amendments
- Approval of purchases of $50,000 or more
- Legal action regarding a property value study appeal
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than completed minutes. It lists items for consideration, including the potential closure of Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and various insurance renewals, but does not record final votes or outcomes.
Rezoning Board Workshop
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees is holding a rezoning workshop that includes a presentation and discussion, followed by a closed session to deliberate on legal matters, including a TEA complaint. The board will then vote on approving the TEA Complaint #SRDR2023-08-01 Agreement.
- Rezoning presentation and discussion
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551
- Discuss TEA Complaint #SRDR2023-08-01 Agreement
- Action item: Approve TEA Complaint #SRDR2023-08-01 Agreement
Regular Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 15, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The board will consider action items including budget amendments, purchases over $50K, a resolution on chaplain volunteers, and a vendor for a fire alarm system replacement. The agenda also includes reports on student outcomes, tax collections, and construction, as well as a closed session for legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development matters.
- Approve Budget Amendments
- Approve Purchases of $50K or More
- Approve Resolution concerning Senate Bill 763 and Chaplain service as Volunteers
- Approve Recommended Vendor for Fire Alarm System Replacement Project (CFP 24.12)
- Closed session on legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development
The provided document is an agenda or a record of items presented for the February 15, 2024, meeting. It does not contain the final outcomes, vote tallies, or specific decisions made on the listed action items.
Regular Meeting
The Beaumont ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development matters. In open session, they will receive reports on student outcomes, finances, and safety, and vote on budget amendments, purchases over $50K, and a cafeteria serving line vendor.
- Approve budget amendments
- Approve purchases of $50K or more
- Approve recommended vendor for cafeteria serving line replacements (RFP 24.11)
- Approve resolution adopting prevailing wage rates for public works/construction projects
- Approve resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closure related to January freeze
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.