April 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

1. Call to order

2. Roll Call/Establish a Quorum

3. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag

4. Recognitions

5. Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)

6. Items for Information/Reports

6.A. Superintendent Report

6.A.1. Our next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm.

6.A.2. Monthly Attendance Report

6.A.3. Monthly Supplemental Pay Report

6.A.4. Investment Report

6.A.5. Superintendent's Goals for 2026-2027

6.A.6. Other District Information

6.A.7. 2026-2027 Hiring Update

6.B. Other District Administrator/Director Reports

6.B.1. Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson

6.B.1.a. Monthly Budget Report

6.B.1.b. Monthly Tax Report

6.B.1.c. Monthly Check Register Report

6.B.2. Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley

6.B.3. Junior High Principal Report by Ms. Dawn Cornutt

6.B.4. High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis

6.B.5. Athletic Director Reports by Coach Bryan Gayoso and Coach Nathan Riggan

6.B.6. Special Education Director Report by Ms. Kari Calcote

6.B.7. Food Service Director Report by Ms.Tesia Torres

6.B.8. Transportation Report by Transportation Director Mr. Tyler Frey.

7. Items for Action/Discussion

7.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on March 9, 2026.

7.B. Discussion and possible action to renew the SFE contract for BISD 2026-27 National School Lunch Program.

7.C. Discussion and possible action on Bus Retro Fit for Ballinger ISD bus fleet in relation to SB 546 concerning 3 point safety harnesses.

7.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD District Improvement Plan.

7.E. Discussion and possible action on the Ballinger ISD Board of Trustee Operating Procedures.

7.F. Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Academic Calendar.

7.G. Discussion and possible action to approve the Olga Schawe Scholarship for the 2025-2026 School Year.

7.H. Discussion and possible action to give the Superintendent hiring authority for contract employees until the next regularly scheduled meeting.   

8. Executive Session

8.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 552.0821, deliberation and possible action regarding a matter involving a public school student which may reveal personally identifiable information about the student. 

8.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.  

8.C. Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent

8.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security

9. Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.  

10. Official Adjournment