July 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

4. Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag

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

6. Items for Information/Reports

6.A. Superintendent's Report

6.A.1. Hiring Update for the 2026-27  School Year

6.A.2. 2026-27 Region 15 School Board Convention Information

6.A.3. 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2 and Adoption Date 

6.A.4.  Quarterly Investment Report

6.A.5. June Supplemental Pay Report

6.A.6. BISD 2026-27 Athletic Policy and Program Guide

6.A.7. Notice of November 2026 School Board Election Filing Dates

6.A.8. The next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:30pm. The date will also serve as the Public Hearing for the 2026-27 BISD Tax Rate. Other possible meeting dates: August 24th and August 31st.

6.A.9. Review of the successful TDA Summer Feeding Program Audit

6.A.10. Other District Information

6.B. Assistant Superintendent Reports

6.B.1. Monthly Budget Report

6.B.2. Tax Report

6.B.3. June Check Register

6.B.4. BHS 2025-26 Dual Credit Reports

7. Items for Action/Discussion

7.A. Consider action to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on June 15, 2026.

7.B. Discussion and possible action on accepting the resignation of Censured Trustee Stephen King, SMD 4 effective immediately due to moving outside of the Ballinger ISD School District.

7.C. Discussion and possible action to fill the vacated Board of Trustee Single Member District 4 position.

7.D. Discussion and possible action to approve a Joint Election Agreement for the Ballinger ISD School Board Election in November 2026.

7.E. Discussion and possible action to consider raises for BISD administrators and hourly employees for the 2026-27 school year.

7.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Teacher, Counselor, Librarian Pay Scale.

7.G. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD Employee Handbook as presented.

7.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Ballinger ISD Elementary and Secondary Student Handbooks.

7.I. Discussion and possible action to consider accepting a bid received for a 2026 SUV for BISD Transportation.

7.J. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of technology supplies for an amount exceeding $25,000 following the purchasing coop guidelines and authorizing the superintendent to approve the final invoice.

7.K. Discussion and possible action to approve student accident insurance for the 2026-27 school year.

7.L. Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendments to the 2025-26 Operating Budget.

7.M. Discussion and possible action to temporarily delegate to the Superintendent final 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 employees

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

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

8.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129, consultation  with legal counsel as permitted by law.

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

10. Official Adjournment