Blue Ridge ISD public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the independent audit report, new courses for the Academic Planning Guide, an additional Spanish teacher FTE for the middle school, and a 2024 band trip. They will also discuss the 2024-2025 school calendar and the ARP ESSER III grant program plan, and enter closed session for personnel, student, and safety matters.
- Approval of independent audit report
- Approval of new courses for Academic Planning Guide
- Additional FTE for Spanish teacher at Middle School for 2024-2025
- 2024 band trip approval
- Discussion of 2024-2025 calendar and ARP ESSER III grant plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD School Board will consider appointing Matt Grier to the vacant Place 2 position, hear a demographic report, and hold a public hearing on the district's financial rating. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including amending the committed fund balance and approving a tax roll resolution.
- Appoint Matt Grier to vacant Place 2 board seat
- Demographic report by Trent Smith with Zonda Education
- Amend committed fund balance: $449,509 for loan retirement, $2,000,000 for construction, $2,781,300 for operating costs
- 2023 Tax Roll Resolution presented by Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector Kenneth L. Maun
- Consider school chaplain policy and TCEQ Clean Bus Program Agreement
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a closed session for real property, personnel, and student discipline matters, followed by action on items discussed. The board will also consider several action items, including approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans, a trustee resignation, and a student handbook amendment.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.083
- Consider resignation of Board Trustee Place 2
- Consider amendment to Blue Ridge ISD Student Handbook
- Consider interlocal agreement with Lindale ISD for CDL license testing
- Consider joining DAEP Interlocal Agreement with Bells ISD
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and navigation links. No substantive decisions, votes, or meeting proceedings were recorded.
Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss the Terra Escalante housing development, enter closed session for personnel, student discipline, and real property matters, and consider several action items including purchasing Carnegie Math with TCLAS grant funds, revising board policies, amending the District of Innovation Plan, naming school roads, adding a Life Skills Paraprofessional FTE, and approving a new school bus. They will also receive transportation and Limited English Proficiency reports and discuss graduation cords.
- Review and discuss Terra Escalante housing development
- Consider purchase of Carnegie Math with TCLAS Grant Funds
- Consider revision of Board Policy CH (Local) and CV (Local)
- Consider naming of school roads
- Consider approval of a new school bus
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, then consider adopting both. The board will also discuss two subdivisions, enter closed session for personnel, real property, and safety matters, and handle routine consent agenda items.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Review and discuss Heritage Grove subdivision
- Review and discuss Creekside Ranch and Pioneer Park subdivision
- Approve 2023-2024 Unemployment Compensation Pool insurance proposal
- Approve Kenneth Maun's 2023 collection rate at 100%
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Regular Meeting
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Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving a contract and employment for Dr. Darrell Floyd as Superintendent of Schools, along with related administrative changes. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and may take action on hiring a Chief Academic Officer and a Secondary Assistant Principal.
- Approve contract and employment of Dr. Darrell Floyd as Superintendent
- Approve Dr. Darrell Floyd as TEASE/TEAL primary request submitter
- Remove Matt Kimball and add Dr. Darrell Floyd as authorized signer for district business
- Add president, vice-president, and secretary as authorized signers for district business
- Add Joanna Verde as authorized signer for district business
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel matters, followed by reports on assessments and safety, and action on consent agenda items. Key decisions include a bank depository contract, a professional development policy update, and the resignation and appointment of a board trustee for Place 1.
- Consider resignation of Board Trustee for Place 1 and appointment of replacement
- Review and consider proposals for 2023-2025 bank depository contract
- Review and consider professional development policy update
- Discuss district approach to students vaping
- Consent agenda includes budget amendment and 2023-2024 Smartox agreement
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview a superintendent candidate in closed session and then reconvene to consider naming a lone finalist for the position. The agenda includes only this personnel action and standard procedural items.
- Closed session to interview superintendent candidate
- Consider naming a Lone Finalist for the superintendent's position
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Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews of superintendent candidates, as permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act. After the closed session, the board may reconvene to take action related to those interviews. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Closed session to interview superintendent candidates
- Possible action following closed session
- Meeting posted as required by law
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Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to interview superintendent candidates. The board will enter a closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, then reconvene to take any action related to the interviews. The meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
- Closed session to interview superintendent candidates
- Possible action following closed session
- Meeting posted as required by law
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews of superintendent candidates, as permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act. Following the closed session, the board may reconvene to take action related to the interviews. The meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM.
- Closed session to interview superintendent candidates
- Possible action on superintendent selection after closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider board operating procedures and to enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including reviewing superintendent applications with search consultants. The board may take action on items discussed in closed session after reconvening.
- Review and consider board operating procedures
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Review superintendent applications with search consultants
- Possible action on closed-session items after reconvening
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider a recommendation for Elementary Principal. The agenda includes closed sessions for personnel matters and public participation, followed by action on the principal recommendation.
- Review and consider recommendation for Elementary Principal
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.082 (student/employee discipline)
- Public participation period
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Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider accepting the resignation of Superintendent Matt Kimball. The agenda contains only this action item, along with the call to order and adjournment.
- Consider approval of acceptance of Matt Kimball's resignation as superintendent
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Regular Meeting
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Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss hiring a new Superintendent of Schools. The board will enter closed session to deliberate on the appointment and employment of a superintendent, then reconvene to consider selecting a search firm to assist with the search. No other business is on the agenda.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for superintendent employment deliberations
- Consideration and possible action on selecting a search firm for the superintendent search
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider extending teacher contracts and proposals for baseball and softball fields. The board will also discuss security fencing, the new STAAR 2.0, and the A-F accountability system. A consent agenda includes a resolution for pay during the February 2023 winter storm closure and a food service agreement.
- Extension of teacher contracts
- Proposals for baseball and softball fields
- Resolution for pay during February 2023 winter storm closure
- Food service agreement
- Security fencing discussion
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Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board will review and vote on administrator contracts and approve the Superintendent's evaluation goals. The board also plans to certify unopposed candidates and cancel the May 6, 2023 election. Additionally, the agenda includes a review of proposals for baseball and softball fields and a discussion on security fencing.
- Review and consider administrator contracts
- Certification of unopposed candidates and cancellation of May 6, 2023 election
- Review and consider proposals on baseball and softball fields
- Discussion of security fencing
- Resolution condemning racism and affirming commitment to all students
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Special Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board is holding a special meeting to address a Level 3 appeal filed by Roosevelt and Davina May. The board will enter closed session to consult with the district's attorney and conduct a hearing on the appeal, then reconvene to take possible action. The board will also consider submitting a TEA Missed School Day waiver for inclement weather in late January 2023.
- Closed session for attorney consultation and hearing on Level 3 appeal by Roosevelt and Davina May (FNG LOCAL)
- Action item: Consideration and possible action on the Level 3 appeal
- Consent agenda: Submit TEA Missed School Day waiver for winter weather week of Jan 30, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Blue Ridge ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real property and personnel matters, followed by public action items. The board will consider purchasing 95.55 acres, adopting the 2023-2024 academic calendar, and approving an election order for two trustee places. A public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report is also scheduled.
- Consider purchase of 95.55 acres at ABS A0368 H P Horton Survey, Sheet 4, Tract 82
- Order of General Election for Board of Trustees Place 3 and Place 6 on May 6, 2023
- Adoption of 2023-2024 BRISD Academic Calendar
- Approval of Class of 2023 trip
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.