January 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Routine Business

I.A. Call to Order

I.B. Invocation

I.C. Pledge of Allegiance

I.D. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551, Subchapters D & E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section(s) of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. Discussion will be limited to only items listed on the agenda. All final votes, action, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

II. Public Forum

II.A. At regular meetings the Board shall hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Each speaker recognized shall limit the presentation to three minutes. If an issue mentioned is listed on this agenda, the Board will defer discussion of the issue until the appropriate time during the meeting. When referring to specific District employees, with the exception of the Superintendent & Board Members, please use the person’s title only, not their name. Statements made during public comment are the opinions of the speaker and not necessarily those of the Board or District staff. During public comment please refrain from yelling, using profanity, interrupting other speakers, making personal attacks on District employees, or engaging in other uncivil conduct. Speakers can be held liable for their statements.

III. Recognitions

III.A. School Board Recognition Month

III.B. Student Recognition 

III.B.1. Football- THSCA Academic All-State

IV. Consent Action Items

IV.A. Approve Minutes of the December 16, 2024, Board Meeting and the January 15, 2025, Lunch Tour and Workshop.

IV.B. Tax Collection Report

IV.C. Cash Investment Report

IV.D. Financial Report

IV.E. Paid Invoices

IV.F. Utilities

IV.G. Surplus

IV.H. Fundraisers

V. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation 

VI. Construction 

VII. Finance

VII.A. Information Items

VII.A.1. Superintendent Approved Donations

VII.A.2. Report of Property Value

VII.A.3. Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of purchasing Marching Band equipment for the Middle School. 

VII.B. Action Items

VII.B.1. Board Approved Donations

VIII. Policies

VIII.A. Information Items

VIII.A.1. Orange County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2025

VIII.A.2. First Reading - TASB Update 124

• CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
• CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - INVESTMENTS
• CY(LOCAL): INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
• DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
• EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
• FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
• GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

VIII.B. Action Items

VIII.B.1. Order Trustee Election & Resolution Ordering Election

VIII.B.2. Joint Election Agreement 

VIII.B.3. Set Meeting to Canvas Votes from May 2025 Election

IX. Campus & Department Updates to the Board 

IX.A. Human Resources 

IX.B. Special Education

IX.C. Technology

IX.D. Operations 

IX.E. Food Service

IX.F. CTE, College, and Career

X. Superintendent's Report

X.A. Enrollment/ADA%

X.B. Upcoming Events

XI. Closed Session 

XI.A. The open session of the meeting will adjourn. The Board of Trustees will convene in
Closed Session to discuss matters concerning the following: Pursuant to Texas
Government Code Section 551.074 Personnel. The Board of Trustees will reconvene in
open session for action, if any, to be taken on items discussed in closed session.

XI.A.1. Superintendent's Evaluation 

XII. Reconvene for Any Action Relative To Items Considered During Closed Session

XIII. Adjourn