Jeana Franklin

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved the financial reports for March 2026. Key actions included the approval of the revised draft for the 2026-2027 school calendar, the authorization of an application for a delay in teacher certification requirements, and the passage of a resolution for a joint agreement concerning the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program for the 2026-2027 school year.

This document outlines the Bland Independent School District's strategic direction through a series of goals, performance objectives, and strategies. Key priorities include ensuring safe and supportive learning environments, promoting academic growth and high expectations for all students, maintaining a highly qualified and certified teaching staff through a positive recruitment and retention culture, actively engaging parents and community members as collaborative partners, and fostering a unified district culture through consistent leadership and effective communication.

The board received reports from school principals and the technology director regarding enrollment and campus events. Discussion topics included Senate Bill 546 requirements for school bus seat belt costs, the approval of financial reports, and the TEA staff development minutes waiver. The board also addressed waivers for missed school days, the academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year, an application for a delay of teacher certification requirements, and resolutions declining a policy on religious texts and declaring a good cause exception for armed security officer requirements. An executive session was held to discuss administrator employment and personnel matters, resulting in the extension of several administrative contracts.

The Bland ISD HQPK Family Engagement Plan is a strategic roadmap designed to cultivate strong, collaborative relationships among families, schools, and the community. Focused on high-quality prekindergarten, the plan outlines key components such as facilitating family-to-family support, establishing community resource networks, enhancing family participation in decision-making, and equipping families with tools to extend learning. It also emphasizes professional development for educators, continuous evaluation of engagement efforts, and the implementation of linguistically and culturally inclusive practices to ensure successful outcomes and the full potential of all young learners.

The Board of Trustees of the Bland Independent School District desires to adopt an order to provide for the calling of the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election to be held on November 4, 2025. The Board has set the District's 2025-26 tax rate at $0.93693 per $100 of taxable assessed valuation, which exceeds the District's voter-approval rate. The District is contracting with Hunt County and Collin County for the administration of the Election. Early voting shall begin on October 20, 2025 and conclude on October 31, 2025.