August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing Followed by a Regular Board Meeting

I. Public Meeting to Discuss Budget

I.A. Discuss 2026-2027 Budget

I.B. Adjourn

II. Routine Business

II.A. Call to Order

II.B. Establish Quorum

II.C. Invocation

II.D. Pledge of Allegiance

II.E. Mission Statement- 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.

III. Public Forum

III.A. The Board of Trustees shall hear persons who desire to make comments to the  Board. Each speaker shall be limited to three (3) minutes. If the topic is listed on the agenda, the Board will defer discussion until that item is considered. Speakers are requested to address the Board with civility and respect. When referring to District employees, speakers should use titles only, with the exception of the Superintendent and Board members. Statements made during public comment are the opinions of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board or District staff. Speakers are expected to refrain from shouting, using profanity, interrupting others, making personal attacks, or engaging in disruptive conduct. Speakers may be held responsible for statements made under applicable law.

IV. Consent Action Items

IV.A. Approve Minutes from the July 20 Board Meeting and August 17 Board Workshop.

IV.B. Tax Collection Report

IV.C. Cash Investment Report

IV.D. Financial Report

IV.E. Paid Invoices

IV.F. Budget Amendment(s)

IV.G. Utilities

IV.H. Surplus

IV.I. Fundraisers

IV.J. Donations

V. Informational Items

V.A. Bridge City ISD Educational Foundation

V.B. Construction Update

V.C. 26-27 BCISD Handbook Change Plan

VI. Action Items

VI.A.  Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget

VI.B. Consider and Take Possible Action on Proposed Library Material Acquisitions

VI.C. Consider and Take Possible Action on the Region 5 ESC Contracted Services Agreement

VII. Department Updates to the Board 

VII.A. Human Resources 

VII.B. Special Programs

VII.C. Technology

VII.D. Communications

VII.E. Food Service

VII.F. Police Department

VII.G. Service Center

VII.H. Athletics

VII.I. CTE, College, and Career

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Enrollment/ADA%

VIII.B. Upcoming Events

IX. Closed Session 

IX.A. The Board of Trustees will adjourn the open session of the meeting and convene in Closed Session. This executive session is held pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, for the purpose of deliberating the following matters: 

• Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters): To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
• Section 551.076 (Security Audits & Devices): To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, safety audits, or security devices. 

Following the conclusion of the Closed Session, the Board of Trustees will reconvene in Open Session to take any necessary action on items discussed during the executive session.

X. Open Session

X.A. Consider and Take Possible Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session

XI. Adjourn