Buna Independent School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss potential amendments to the 2024-2025 spring semester district calendar and approve budget amendments. The meeting also includes board officer elections and the administration of oaths to newly elected members.
- Proposed amendments to the 2024-2025 Spring Semester District Calendar
- Approval of budget amendments
- Board reorganization and officer elections
- Hiring of a third grade teacher and an athletic trainer
- Safety audit review with Chief Kevin Norton
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
FIRST REPORT
The board will meet to receive a presentation of the District FIRST Report. No other items are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation of District FIRST Report
The meeting consisted of a presentation of the District FIRST Report. No substantive decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in the provided minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports, including the FY2024 audit and the 2024 tax roll. The body will also canvass election results and discuss strategic plan updates regarding student safety.
- Approval of Audit Report FY2024
- Approval of Tax Roll 2024
- Canvassing of election results
- Approval of commitment of fund balances per GASB 54
- Review of Investment Policy and Investment Officers
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spicer and the hiring of search consultants for a replacement. The board will also review district and campus improvement plans for 2024-2025.
- Consider/Approve resignation of Superintendent Dr. Tiffany Spicer
- Consider/Approve Superintendent Search Consultants
- Consider/Approve 2024-2025 Campus and District Improvement Plans
- Consider/Approve Retention Stipend
- Consider/Approve School Health Advisory Council Members for 2024-2025
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet to consider and approve the appointment of an Interim Superintendent. The meeting also includes a request to change the date of the October 14, 2024, board meeting.
- Consideration and approval of Interim Superintendent
- Consideration of changing the October 14, 2024 Board Meeting date
- Executive session regarding student safety and well-being
- Executive session regarding legal issues for Appraise Value Limitation under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Board Meeting
The Buna ISD Board will convene a special meeting that includes a closed executive session. During this private session, the board may discuss hiring an interim superintendent, engaging search consultants for a permanent superintendent, and reviewing security devices or audits. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Possible appointment of Interim Superintendent
- Possible employment of Superintendent Search Consultants
- Deliberations regarding security devices and Security Audits
The provided document is a landing page for the September 16, 2024, Special Board Meeting minutes but contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. No substantive decisions were documented in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Buna ISD board will meet to approve a resolution for defeasing outstanding district debt, select safety vendors, and receive updates on strategic planning, emergency procedures, and inter-district agreements. The meeting includes routine recognitions and a public forum.
- Consider/Approve Resolution for Defeasance and Redemption of Outstanding District Obligations
- Consider/Approve Vendors for Safety
- Strategic Plan Update: Prioritize Parent & Family Engagement
- Memorandum of Understanding with Evadale ISD for Mutual Evacuations
- Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP) Update and Cybersecurity Annex
The provided document contains no records of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the September 9, 2024, meeting.
Special Board Meeting
The Buna Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to adopt the annual budget, approve end-of-year amendments, and set the tax rate for 2024. The board will also discuss strategic planning and hear public comments.
- Consider/Approve End of Year Budget Amendments
- Consider/Approve Budget Adoption
- Consider/Adopt Tax Rate
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or discussion details from the Special Board Meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider calling a school board election for November 5, 2024. They are also deciding on a date for a public meeting to discuss the budget and set the tax rate. Other items include insurance approvals and fuel bids.
- Notice to call for November 5, 2024 School Board Election
- Proposed August 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m. meeting for budget and tax rate discussion
- Professional Liability Insurance for Administrators for 2024-2025
- Fuel and Petroleum Products Bid
- Adoption of Policy Update 123
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Grand Re-Opening Cougar Stadium Field House
The Buna ISD Board of Trustees will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the Cougar Stadium Field House on August 5, 2024. This is a ceremonial event marking the completion of the facility upgrade.
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cougar Stadium Field House grand re-opening
The minutes record that the Buna ISD Board of Trustees attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand re-opening of the Cougar Stadium Field House. No other substantive decisions or actions were recorded.
- Attended ribbon cutting ceremony for Cougar Stadium Field House
Budget Workshop
The board is meeting for a budget workshop presented by Dr. Sharon Mosley. The agenda is primarily procedural.
- Budget Workshop presented by Dr. Sharon Mosley
The minutes record a Budget Workshop presented by Dr. Sharon Mosley. No substantive decisions, votes, or budget approvals were documented in the record.
Regular Meeting
The Buna ISD board will meet to decide on the 2024–2025 teacher appraisal calendar and student code of conduct. It will also review financial reports, handbooks, and policy updates, and hear a report from the superintendent.
- Approve T-TESS 2024-2025 Teacher Appraisal Calendar
- Approve 2024-2025 Buna ISD Student Code of Conduct
- Review June board meeting minutes and registry
- Discuss inclement weather resolution for July 8–9, 2024 closures
- Consider retention stipends for employees
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Budget Workshop
The Buna Independent School District board is meeting for a budget workshop, with a presentation by Dr. Sharon Mosley. The agenda includes only the call to order, the workshop, and adjournment, with no specific budget details or other items listed.
- Budget workshop led by Dr. Sharon Mosley
The minutes record a Budget Workshop presented by Dr. Sharon Mosley. No substantive decisions, votes, or budget figures were recorded in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Buna ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 17, 2024, to consider and approve several action items, including the district's 2024-2029 strategic plan, resolutions for early release and delayed start dates, student and adult meal prices for the 2024-2025 school year, and the district's contribution to employee health insurance. The board will also receive informational reports on finances, preliminary STAAR results, resignations/retirements, and the superintendent's report. An executive session is scheduled to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters.
- Consider/Approve Buna ISD Strategic Plan for 2024-2029
- Consider/Approve resolutions for early release on May 13, 2024, and delayed start on May 17, 2024
- Consider/Approve student meal prices for 2024-2025 school year
- Consider/Approve adult meal prices for 2024-2025 school year
- Consider/Approve district contribution to employee health insurance
The provided document contains only a landing page and a reference to signed minutes, but does not include the actual text of the meeting's proceedings or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Buna ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on May 21, 2024, to consider several action items, including approving a bid for re-keying locks and replacing doors, a budget amendment, and resolutions for hazardous-condition closures. The board will also consider changing the June 10 meeting date to June 17, a foreign exchange student waiver, and the superintendent's evaluation and contract. Informational items include financial reports, resignations, and memoranda of understanding with Garth House and Baylor College of Medicine.
- Consider/Approve bid for re-keying locks and replacing doors in the district
- Consider/Approve budget amendment
- Consider/Approve resolutions regarding closure due to hazardous conditions
- Consider/Approve changing June 10, 2024 board meeting to June 17, 2024
- Consider/Approve superintendent evaluation and contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Board Meeting
The Buna ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, to consider several administrative items, including extending the superintendent's hiring authority, approving a memorandum of understanding with Jasper County, and updating the dual enrollment handbook. The board will also review financial reports and discuss an intruder detection audit in executive session. Several new hires and professional contracts are scheduled for approval after the closed session.
- Consider/Approve extending superintendent hiring authority for April 1-30, 2024
- Consider/Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Jasper County
- Consider/Approve Dual Enrollment Handbook Updates
- Consider/Approve Resolution to File for Unclaimed Property
- Executive session to discuss possible Chapter 313 tax limitation application and real property purchase
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists entirely of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Strategic Planning Workshop and Special Board Meeting
The Buna Independent School District board will hold a strategic planning workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey, including team building and training on evaluating and improving student outcomes. Following an executive session, the board will consider approving several new hires, including a high school principal and multiple teachers.
- Strategic planning workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey on Balanced Scorecard and EISO training
- Executive session to discuss possible Chapter 313 tax abatement application and financial incentive for a business prospect
- Consider/approve hire for High School Principal
- Consider/approve hires for First Grade Teacher (two positions), Third Grade Teacher, Fourth Grade Teacher, and Eighth Grade ELAR Teacher
- Closed session items include real property purchase/lease, security audits, and employee matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Strategic Planning Community Meeting/Board Workshop
The Buna Independent School District board is holding a strategic planning workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey. The session will include board training and setting the mission and vision statements with the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee. This is a working session, not a regular board meeting with votes.
- Strategic planning workshop led by Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey
- Board training on vision and goals
- Setting mission and vision statements with Strategic Planning Advisory Committee
The board conducted a Vision and Goals training session led by Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey, LLC. The workshop focused on establishing mission and vision statements with the Strategic Planning Advisory Committee.
Regular Meeting
The Buna Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and potentially approve several action items, including the Buna ISD Compensation Plan, the South Jasper County Shared Service Arrangement Compensation Plan, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and out-of-state travel for fourth-grade students. The agenda also includes a consent agenda, informational financial items, and an executive session for legal, personnel, and property matters.
- Consider/Approve Buna ISD Compensation Plan
- Consider/Approve South Jasper County Shared Service Arrangement Compensation Plan
- Consider/Approve Buna ISD 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Consider/Approve Out of State Travel for Fourth Grade Students
- Executive session includes discussion of possible Chapter 313 tax abatement for a business prospect
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Buna Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to consider an accountability resolution and to discuss several matters in executive session, including a possible tax incentive for a business, real property, and personnel. After the closed session, the board will vote on hiring a new head football coach.
- Consider/Approve Accountability Resolution
- Executive session to discuss possible Chapter 313 Appraised Value Limitation application and financial incentive for a business prospect
- Executive session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Executive session to consider negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation
- Consider/Approve New Hire - Head Football Coach
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the February 26, 2024, special meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Buna Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider budget amendments and the purchase of doors and lock re-keying. The board will also discuss hiring a new Chief of Police and review financial reports.
- Purchase of doors and re-keying of district locks
- Budget amendments
- Local Board Policy BE
- Board Operating Procedures
- Hiring of new Chief of Police
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee is conducting a workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey. This process aims to establish the district's educational priorities for the next five years through community collaboration.
- Strategic Planning Workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey
The Strategic Planning Committee held a workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey. The district is beginning a process to establish educational priorities for the next five years involving parents, educators, and community members.
- Launched strategic planning process to guide district priorities for the next five years
Strategic Planning Workshop
The Buna ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a strategic planning workshop to guide district priorities over the next five years, facilitated by Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal, personnel, property, security, and student-related matters, including a possible Chapter 313 tax abatement application.
- Strategic planning workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey
- Executive session to discuss possible Chapter 313 Appraised Value Limitation application
- Executive session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Executive session to consider negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation
- Executive session to discuss security devices and audits
The board held a strategic planning workshop with Dr. Jodi Duron of MoakCasey to begin a five-year roadmap for district priorities. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss various legal, personnel, and security matters, though no specific actions from that session were recorded.
- Launched strategic planning process to guide district priorities for the next five years
Public Hearing for TAPR Report with Regular Meeting to Follow
The Buna Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2022-2023 school year, followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider approving the high school course catalog for 2024-2025, the district wellness policy, Policy Update 122, and resolutions regarding emergency closures on January 8 and 16, 2024. The agenda also includes consent items, financial reports, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearing on TAPR report for 2022-2023 school year
- Consider/approve High School Course Catalog for 2024-2025
- Consider/approve Buna ISD Wellness Policy
- Consider/approve Policy Update 122
- Consider/approve resolutions for emergency closures on Jan 8 and Jan 16, 2024
The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions.
Board Workshop Board Operating Procedures
The Buna Independent School District Board is holding a workshop to discuss updates to its board operating procedures and guidelines. The board will consider approving these updates as new business, with a presentation by Dr. Tiffany Spicer. The agenda also includes a public forum and standard items like calling the meeting to order and adjournment.
- Consider/Approve Updates to Board Operating Procedures and Guidelines
- Public Forum
- Board Operating Procedures and Guidelines Updates discussion
The minutes record a workshop focused on Board Operating Procedures and Guidelines. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are documented in the provided text.