September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing Followed by a Regular Board Meeting

I. Public Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Tax Rate

I.A. Discuss the Proposed 2026 Tax Rate 

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 of the August 26 Board Meeting

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. Accountability Presentation

V.C. Construction Update

V.D. Wet Bulb Presentation

V.E. Athletic Facility Needs Assessment

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Adoption of the 2026 Tax Rate 

VI.B. Consideration and approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Bridge City Independent School District authorizing the issuance of “Bridge City Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2026”; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain members of the Board of Trustees and district staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; and providing an effective date.

VII. Department Updates to the Board

VII.A. Human Resources

VII.B. Special Programs

VII.C. Technology

VII.D. Communications

VII.E. Police Department

VII.F. Service Center

VII.G. Athletics

VII.H. CTE, College, and Career

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Enrollment/ADA%

VIII.B. Upcoming Events

IX. Closed Session 

IX.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. 

X. Open Session

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

XII. Adjourn