January 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Agenda Review Meeting

1. Call to order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Open Forum/Communications

5. Presentations/Recognitions

5.A. Campus Spotlight: Bellville Junior High (Virtual Presentation by Campus Principal)

5.B. Recognition of Fall 2020 Football Award Recipients (Virtual presented by Athletic Director)

6. Reports and Discussion Items

6.A. Monthly Financial Report - Dennis Jurek, Assistant Superintendent of Finance & Operations

6.B. Monthly Learning Report- Natalie Jones, Chief Academic Officer

6.C. Monthly Capital Improvement Report- Dr. Coopersmith, Director of Administrative Operations

6.D. Monthly Leadership Report- Dr. Poenitzsch, Superintendent

7. Consent Agenda Items

7.A. Approve minutes of Regular Board Meeting for December 14, 2020.

7.B. Approve Donations & Budget Amendments

8. Action Items

8.A. Consider action on Order of Election for the Bellville ISD School Board Election on May 1, 2021.

8.B. Consider action on Notice of General Election for the Bellville ISD School Board Election on May 1, 2021.

8.C. Consider action on election judges/alternates and polling places for the Bellville ISD School Board Election on May 1, 2021. 

8.D. Discuss BISD's Contract with Avaondale House for Related Special Education Services. 

8.E. Consider action on the recommendation for the 2021-2022 BISD Academic Calendar.

8.F. Consider action on legislative policy update 116.

8.G. Consider action on BISD Resolution for COVID-19 Leave Provisions.

8.H. Consider action on BISD Resolution for COVID-19 Compensation Provisions.

8.I. Consider action to approve technology purchases to work toward 1:1 device distribution for grades 3-5 in response to COVID-19. 

8.J. Consider updates to the BISD Operational Guidelines in alignment with adjustments to the District's responsive actions to COVID-19.

8.K. Consider action on procurement method for Capital Improvement Project: Construction of a new maintenance facility. 

8.L. Consider action and budgetary allocations for capital requests as presented. 

9. Personnel

9.A. Conduct the formative evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools and consider action to amend the Superintendent's contract. (551.074)

10. Executive Session

10.A. Discuss specific personnel issues, new personnel, and resignations. (551.074)

10.B. For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. (551.072)

10.C. Consider legal advice and/or consultation with District's attorney on items posted on the agenda. (55.071).

10.D. Conduct the formative annual evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools and consider action on amendment on said contract and related actions. (551.074)

11. Reconvene Open Session

11.A. Consider approval of Superintendents recommendation of personnel. (551.074)

11.B. Consider amendment of the Superintendent's contract and related actions. (551.074)

11.C. The Board will take action on items from Closed Session as needed.

12. Discussion Item: Board Report

13. Adjourn