Bullard Independent School District

The primary agenda item for this special meeting involved a closed session dedicated to personnel matters, specifically a discussion with Superintendent search consultants regarding potential Superintendent candidates. The meeting began with routine business items including roll call, the pledge of allegiance, and the invocation, followed by an open forum session.

The meeting included routine business items followed by a closed session to deliberate on consultation with the attorney, real property, personnel matters, and security. Upon reconvening, discussions included a construction update and various reports covering athletics, curriculum (including December EOC Results), and finance (including financial and investment reports). The Board President provided updates on committee meetings, governance camp, election dates, and appreciation for community partners involved in the new Middle School opening. The Superintendent reported on an MOU with UT Tyler, the Middle School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony scheduled for January 21, 2026, and possible waivers. Informational items included a public hearing on the School FIRST rating, discussion of a possible preventative maintenance bond, the Facility Rental Handbook, and a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11. Action items involved approving the 2024-2025 audit report, approving property and casualty insurance for the new middle school via TASB Risk Management Fund, authorizing administration to approve budget transfers within the 2026 fiscal year without increasing the total operating budget, authorizing the school attorney to negotiate a litigation lawsuit, and approving a class size waiver. No action was taken regarding covered area approval at the Tennis Courts.

The meeting included routine business items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation. Two closed sessions were held: the first to consult with the attorney and discuss personnel matters related to the Superintendent Search, and the second to discuss personnel matters and a security intruder detection audit. Open forum was held, followed by reports covering operations, athletics, finance (including financials, investment report, and check list), Board President updates (Grass Roots Meeting, Governance Camp, and committee meetings), and the Superintendent's report (USDA Food Service Audit, Middle School update, traffic update, and election dates). Action items included approving a Board Resolution for TASB Risk Management Fund Board and approving an Interlocal Agreement with Region 10. Furthermore, the Board approved the opening date of the new Bullard Middle School as January 5, 2026.

This document outlines the Family Engagement Plan for the Bullard Independent School District Prekindergarten, emphasizing that positive relationships among parents, teachers, and community leaders enhance student education. The plan establishes a framework for collaboration, focusing on facilitating family support, building a network of community resources, increasing parental involvement in decision-making, equipping families with tools for learning, and developing staff skills in research-based practices. Its goal is to integrate parents into all school activities, particularly during the vital preschool years, to foster school readiness and ensure continuous improvement through evaluation.

The special meeting included routine business items such as a roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and an invocation. The primary action item involved approving the City of Bullard's plan to construct a Main Force Line across Bullard ISD property, with the sole cost to be covered by the City of Bullard. Reports covered an update on the Middle School Construction project and other general updates. The session concluded with a Post Legislative Update training.