Bartlett ISD meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Bartlett ISD board weighs tax rate, bond election; superintendent search continues

The Bartlett ISD Board of Trustees met four times in the past two weeks, including a regular meeting on Aug. 17 to consider setting the 2026-2027 tax rate and calling a bond election. All four meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions have been confirmed.

Superintendent search interviews

The board held three special meetings — on Aug. 11, 12, and 13 — to conduct closed-session interviews with superintendent applicants and their spouses. The agendas included possible action on items discussed during closed session after reconvening in open session. No outcomes have been reported.

Regular meeting: tax rate, bond, construction payment

At the Aug. 17 regular meeting, the board held a public hearing on the proposed 2026-2027 tax rate, based on 2026 certified values and the Texas Education Agency's MCR plus voter-approved rate. The board then considered adopting the Maintenance & Operations and Interest & Sinking tax rates for the year.

The board also considered two election orders, both for Nov. 3, 2026: one calling a bond election and one calling a special election on a voter-approval tax rate.

Other agenda items included approving the final application for payment (#16) from Berry & Clay Construction, a partial payment from construction funds, and personnel matters, including possibly naming a lone finalist for superintendent.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Bartlett ISD board continues superintendent search, no decisions yet

The Bartlett ISD Board of Trustees met three times in the past week to interview superintendent applicants, but no final decisions or votes were recorded. The board is continuing its search with additional interviews scheduled this week.

Recent meetings

August 4 – Special meeting (minutes available)

The board held a special meeting at 6:00 PM. The agenda included a call to order, declaration of quorum, public comment, and an executive session to interview superintendent applicants. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

August 5 – Special meeting (agenda only)

The board met to enter executive session and interview superintendent applicants. The agenda listed no final decisions, but noted that any actions taken would be announced when the board reconvened in open session. Minutes have not yet been published.

August 6 – Special meeting (agenda only)

The board met to interview and discuss superintendent applicants. Following an executive session, the agenda called for a vote to approve the number of applicants to be interviewed. No minutes are available yet, so the outcome of that vote is not known.

Superintendent search process

The board has been conducting closed-session interviews with applicants for the superintendent position. All three recent meetings were procedural, with no public action taken. The search is ongoing, and no candidate has been named or hired.

Coming up

The board has three additional special meetings scheduled this week, all focused on superintendent interviews:

• **August 11** – Executive session to interview a superintendent applicant and their spouse. The board may take action on items discussed in closed session after reconvening in open session.
• **August 12** – Closed executive session to interview a superintendent applicant and their spouse. Possible action on discussed items after open session.
• **August 13** – Closed-session interviews with superintendent applicants and discussion of candidates. Possible action after reconvening.

All meetings are open to the public for the procedural portions, with interviews conducted in executive session. Residents interested in the superintendent selection process may attend the open portions of these meetings.