Bloomington Independent School District public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District board will open with roll call, hear public comments, then discuss and consider the district’s FIRST rating before adjourning. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District board will hold its regular December meeting to review last month’s work, discuss STAAR scores and accountability ratings, and take action on routine items like approving minutes and donations. Reports from district leaders and a closed session for personnel matters are also scheduled.
- Review of November 2024 meeting minutes
- Approval of November 2024 finance report and donations
- Consideration of FIRST Rating approval
- Review of Spring 2024 STAAR scores and estimated accountability rating
- Closed session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider swearing in newly elected members and selecting a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The body will also review financial reports and consider several district policy and planning approvals.
- Swearing in of Juan Diaz (Place 4), Deloris White (Place 5), Mark Hernandez (Place 6), and Tanya Asbury (Place 7)
- Approval of the District Improvement Plan
- Approval of Board Policy DC (LOCAL) regarding Superintendent hiring authority of personnel
- Approval of the BISD GT Handbook
- Approval of SHAC Committee Members
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board will review financial reports and discuss the LSG agenda. The board is scheduled to take action on campus improvement plans and a legal retainer.
- Approval of Campus Improvement Plans (CIP)
- Approval of Guardian Plan Resolution
- Approval of Walsh Gallegos Retainer
- Approval of Finance Report and donations
- Hiring of a teacher for MS/HS Science/Anatomy & Physiology
Safety and Security Meeting
The board will discuss the state of district safety, including a safety intruder audit and its remedies. The meeting also covers updates on the Guardian process, fencing, gates, and parent pick-up systems at secondary campuses.
- Safety Intruder Audit and remedy
- Update on Guardian Process signs
- Review of fencing and gates
- Parent pick-up issues at secondary campuses
- Discussion on Sentinel
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial reports and the new budget process. The body will consider actions regarding staff positions in transportation and maintenance, as well as special education service costs.
- Approval of Goliad Special Ed Co-op cost for 2024-2025 services
- Approval of positions in Transportation and Maintenance on the Staffing Matrix
- Approval of a Student Council Stipend for Elementary Campus
- Approval of position and pay adjustments for a part-time teacher
- Annual review of Board Operating Procedures
Public Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will meet to review and act on the 2024-2025 school budget for three specific funds and set the district’s property tax rate for the fiscal year. No other substantive items appear on this agenda.
- Consider budget for Funds 199, 240, and 599 for 2024-2025
- Set the 2024-2025 property tax rate via resolution
- Public comments period scheduled
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will vote on the 2024–25 budget, tax rate, and multiple resolutions including hurricane relief and school election cancellations. They will also consider staffing changes, transportation stipends, and handbooks.
- Approve 2024–25 budget for Funds 199, 240, and 599
- Set 2024–25 tax rate via resolution
- Cancel unopposed school board elections for Places 4, 5, 6 & 7
- Approve Region 3 ESC contracted services agreement
- Approve interim transportation stipend and Hurricane Beryl relief resolution
Budget Workshop
The board will meet for a budget workshop presented by Jessica Saldivar. The meeting includes a period for public comments.
- Budget Workshop presented by Jessica Saldivar
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will meet August 12 to vote on several policy and operational items, including revisions to the 2024–25 school calendar, an increase in adult lunch prices to comply with federal regulations, and updates to the student code of conduct. The board will also hear routine financial and curriculum reports and discuss governance topics such as LSG coaching and community engagement.
- Approve revisions to 2024–25 school calendar for Snap Shot Day (10/25) and Stock Show Days (2/27–2/28)
- Approve increase in adult lunch prices to comply with federal regulations
- Approve change to the Student Code of Conduct
- Approve converting a High School GT Course from local to state credit
- Approve donations and monthly finance reports
Special Called Meeting for Team of 8 Training
The Bloomington Independent School District will hold a special called meeting to conduct Team of 8 Training. The session includes a period for public comments.
- Team of 8 Training
Budget Planning
The Bloomington Independent School District board will meet to review how local, state, and federal funding changes may affect the 2024-25 school budget. No specific decisions are listed; the discussion is informational.
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington Independent School District Board will review financial reports and personnel matters. The body is deciding on a new compensation guide with stipends and updates to the staffing matrix.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Compensation Guide with Stipends
- Proposed change to Staffing Matrix
- Tax Assessor Resolution
- Resolution for June 19, 2024, Tropical Storm School Closure
- Policy Update 123
Budget Planning Cancelled
The Bloomington Independent School District board cancelled the scheduled Budget Workshop #2 on July 15, 2024. No substantive decisions or discussions were listed in the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, CFO, and TEA monitor. The board will consider a first reading of Policy Update 123, approve the LSG agenda, and act on a consent agenda that includes calling a regular election for board places 4-7, approving a staffing matrix change from an elementary counselor to a social emotional learning coordinator, and approving a TASB Risk Management overage for 2024-2025. The meeting will also move into closed session for personnel matters.
- First reading of Policy Update 123
- Call for regular election for School Board Places 4, 5, 6, and 7
- Approve staffing matrix change: Elementary School Counselor to Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
- Approve TASB Risk Management overage for 2024-2025
- Approve May 2024 minutes and finance report
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington ISD school board is holding a special called meeting to consider and take action on three consent agenda items: approving a District of Innovation (DOI) plan for 2024-2029, approving a compensation guide, and approving the BISD course catalog. The meeting also includes public comments and a possible adjournment.
- Approve District of Innovation (DOI) Plan for 2024-2025 through 2028-2029
- Approve a Compensation Guide
- Approve BISD Course Catalog
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, CFO, and TEA monitor, followed by action on several business items. The board will consider approving a budget amendment for a Supply Chain Assistance Grant, changes to the staffing matrix, auxiliary positions, summer hours, employee-only benefits, and the purchase of a PTECH shuttle bus. The meeting will also include a closed session for personnel matters, including new hires and resignations.
- Approve budget amendment due to Supply Chain Assistance Grant
- Approve purchase of PTECH shuttle bus
- Approve changes to staffing matrix
- Approve auxiliary positions for Letter of Reassurance
- Approve district summer hours and employee-only benefits
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with reports from the superintendent, CFO, and TEA monitor, followed by action items. The board will consider approving the LSG agenda, consent agenda items, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a proposed program change to eliminate the Behavior Coordinator-Secondary position and a recommendation to rescind a teacher/coach contract offer. After closed session, the board may take action on these items.
- Approve probationary teacher contracts (emailed list)
- Approve mowing stipend for R. Escalona for 2 months
- Approve donations and finance report
- Discuss program change to eliminate Behavior Coordinator-Secondary position through reduction in force
- Discuss rescinding contract offer for 2024-2025 for teacher/coach and propose nonrenewal
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD Board of Trustees will consider hiring an Athletic Director, approving teacher contracts for 2024-2025, and adopting the revised 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic calendars. The board will also review financial reports, accept donations, and discuss personnel matters in closed session.
- Approve hiring of Athletic Director
- Approve term teacher contracts for 2024-2025
- Approve revised 2023-2024 school calendar for bad-weather make-up day
- Approve 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Accept $30 cash and school supplies donation from Trinity Episcopal Church
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with routine reports, a consent agenda, and several action items. Key decisions include approving recruitment and retention options, principal and director contracts, and a resolution to pay employees for a weather-related closure. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the athletic director's resignation.
- Approve recruitment and retention options
- Approve principals and directors contracts
- Resolution to pay all employees for weather closure on Jan 16, 2024
- Approve stipend for powerlifting gate worker on compensation guide
- Approve policy updates to CE(LOCAL) fund balance, BQA(LOCAL) district meetings, BQB(LOCAL) campus meetings
Regular Meeting
The Bloomington ISD board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, reports from the superintendent and CFO, and several policy reviews. Key actions include approving the annual finance report for FY ending August 2023, approving the LSG agenda, and taking action on the superintendent's evaluation, contract, and salary after a closed session. The board will also consider raising the superintendent's purchasing authority from $25,000 to $50,000.
- Approve and certify Annual Finance Report for FY ending Aug 31, 2023
- Approve LSG agenda including GPM and SCPM policies
- Increase superintendent's purchasing authority from $25,000 to $50,000
- Discuss Intruder Detection Audit Report finding in closed session
- Approve superintendent's evaluation, contract, and salary
Safety and Security Meeting
The Bloomington ISD Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss and review various safety measures, including an intruder audit, fencing, gates, and a district-wide radio system update. The agenda also includes a specific concern about parent pick-up lines at secondary campuses creating a safety hazard. This is a working meeting with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- Safety Intruder Audit
- Guardian Process
- Fencing and gates
- Parent pick-up line issue at secondary campuses
- District-wide handheld/mounted radio system update
Special Called Meeting
The Bloomington ISD Board is holding a special called meeting to conduct a superintendent evaluation workshop, including training and a review of the evaluation process and form. Following the workshop, the board will adjourn to a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation, contract extension, and salary. The meeting is primarily focused on the superintendent's performance and compensation.
- Superintendent evaluation workshop with training and process review
- State of the District presentation by Eric Cormier
- Closed session to discuss superintendent evaluation, contract extension, and salary
- Review of TASB salary survey information