July 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Bethel Public Schools Special Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Approval of the June 29, 2026 regular board meeting minutes.

4. Discussion and approval of the following consent agenda items.

4.1. General fund #167-#170, $6,678.84  Payroll #70013-#70020 $259,474.42

4.2. Building fund #9-#10, $4700.00  Building fund payroll #7005, $46,143.24

4.3. Activity Fund Transfers
Transfer funds from activity sub-account #467-001 (Senior Class 2026) to activity sub-account #330-01 (HS Activities) in the amount of $580.74

5. Discussion and action to update the following board policies.
EIC- Valedictorian Selection
FNCD- Bullying
FNCD-E- Harassment
FNCD-P- Prohibiting Bullying
FNCD-R- Prohibiting Bullying Regulation
 

6. Motion to direct that the wording in the High School/Middle School handbook to reflect the new E1C Valedictorian Selection policy.

7. Discussion and action to remove Dr. Matt Posey as the authorized user and signer for accounts #104019 (Activity Fund), #1926567 (General Fund), and #104027 (Lunch Fund)

8. Discussion and action to remove Dr. Matt Posey as the purchasing agent for Bethel Independent School district and authorized representative for all federal programs, ERATE, General Fund, Building Fund, and all other school programs and activities not listed for the 2026-2027 school year.

9. Discussion and action to approve Mr. Jerry McCormick, Superintendent as authorized user and signer for accounts #104019 (Activity Fund), #1926567 (General Fund), and #104027 (Lunch Fund)

10. Discussion and action to authorize the Superintendent, Mr. Jerry McCormick, as the purchasing agent for Bethel Independent School district and authorized representative for all federal programs, ERATE, General Fund, Building Fund, and all other school programs and activities not listed for the 2026-2027 school year.

11. Adjournment