July 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Invocation

III. Establish Quorum

IV. Public Meeting to discuss prohibiting smartphones on BISD property during school hours

V. Public Comment

VI. Reports

VI.A. Superintendent Report 

VI.A.1. Financial Reports

VI.A.2. Investment Report

VI.A.3. Construction Report

VI.B. Discussion of preliminary values and revenue for 2024 - 2025

VI.C. Discussion of the effect of "lag" on school district budgeting and revenue

VII. Discussion or Action Items

VII.A. Discussion and possible action to approve minutes of prior meetings

VII.B. Discussion of TASB Policy Update 123, LEGAL policies and LOCAL policies as attached (First Reading, no action required)

VII.C. Discussion of 2024 - 2025 Student Handbook (no action)

VII.D. Discussion of 2024 - 2025 Employee Handbook (no action)

VII.E. Discussion and possible action to approve 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct

VII.F. Discussion and possible action to join lawsuit to challenge TEA accountability ratings

VII.G. Discussion and possible action on employment of school resource officer

VII.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the conversion of the old gym foyer to administrative offices, creating office space to house a school resource office

VII.I. Discussion and possible action on prohibiting possession of smartphones on BISD property

VII.J. Discussion and possible action to amend policy FNCE (LOCAL) pertaining to personal communications devices

VII.K. Discussion and possible action to approve Board meeting schedule for 2024 - 2025

VII.L. Discussion and possible action on district compensation plan

VII.M. Discussion and possible action on salary increases for paraprofessionals, instructional aides, clerical employees, and auxiliary employees

VIII. Executive Session

VIII.A. Discussion and possible action on new teacher contracts

IX. Actions on Executive Session Items

X. Adjourn