December 15, 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. Our Mission- The district will ensure each student receives an exceptional educational experience and is provided high-quality resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive personally and professionally.

I.E. If, during the course of the meeting, the Board determines that discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will convene a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D or E, or Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Prior to convening the closed meeting, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act that authorize the closed meeting. Discussion in closed session will be limited to those items listed on the agenda and authorized for discussion in closed session under the Act. All final votes, actions, and decisions will be taken in open session.

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. BCISD 25-26 Retirees 

• Ken Pittman
• Regina Daniels

IV. Consent Action Items

IV.A. Approve Minutes of the November 17, 2025, Board Meeting.

IV.B. Tax Collection Report

IV.C. Cash Investment Report

IV.D. Financial Report

IV.E. Paid Invoices

IV.F. Budget Amendment

IV.G. Utilities

IV.H. Surplus

V. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation 

VI. Construction 

VI.A. Action Item

VI.A.1. Consideration and Approval to adopt the prevailing wage rates in connection with construction on the Performing Arts Center and any other construction projects authorized by the Board during the District’s current fiscal year.

VII. Finance

VII.A. Action Items

VII.A.1. Board Approved Donations

VII.A.2. Consideration and Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Bridge City Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of "Bridge City Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026"; Levying a continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the payment of the Bonds; Authorizing the Execution of any necessary engagement agreement with the District's Financial Advisors; Authorizing a Pricing Officer to Approve the amount, the Interest Rates, Price, Redemption Provisions and Terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto; and containing other matters related thereto.

VII.A.3. BCE Playground Equipment Purchasing

VIII. Policies

VIII.A. Action Items

VIII.A.1. Consideration and Approval of the Certification Extension Transition Plan

VIII.A.2. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution developing a unified district identity and brand, including district logo/mascot design elements and standardization of the district’s official red color.

VIII.A.3. Second Reading- TASB Local Policy Update 126

• BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
• BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
• CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES
• CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING
• CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS
• CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
• CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY
• CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
• DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES
• DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL
• DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
• DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS
• EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
• EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING
• EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS
• FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME
• FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
• FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION
• FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
• FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
• FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
• FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
• GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS
• GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

IX. Department Updates to the Board 

IX.A. Human Resources 

IX.B. Special Programs

IX.C. Technology

IX.D. Communications

IX.E. Food Service

IX.F. Police Department

IX.G. Service Center

IX.H. Athletics

IX.I. 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 as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act and will reconvene in open session to take action, if any, on items discussed in Closed Session, in accordance with the following Texas Government Code sections:

• Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087: Deliberate commercial or financial information received by prospective new business.
• Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129: Consultation with school attorney concerning pending litigation concerning special education students and possible settlement of matters styled TEA Docket No. 100-SE-1025; SOAH Docket No. 701-26-04445; C.N., b/n/f B.N. v. Bridge City Independent School District; and TEA Docket No. 101-SE-1025; SOAH Docket No. 701-26-04446; D.N., b/n/f B.N. v. Bridge City Independent School District (Both before a Special Education Hearing Officer).
• Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.0821: Deliberation concerning a public-school student wherein personally identifiable information will necessarily be revealed.

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

XII.A. Consider and take possible action in the matters styled TEA Docket No. 100-SE-1025; SOAH Docket No. 701-26-04445; C.N., b/n/f B.N. v. Bridge City Independent School District; and TEA Docket No. 101-SE-1025; SOAH Docket No. 701-26-04446; D.N., b/n/f B.N. v. Bridge City Independent School District (Both before a Special Education Hearing Officer).

XIII. Adjourn