Board Notes
Bullard Independent School District
Highlights from Board Meetings
Regular Meeting- April 18, 2016 6 p.m.
The Board Notes are not the official minutes of the Board Meeting.
Official minutes of the Board Meeting will be posted after approval by the Board of Trustees.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 6:04pm
Special Recognition:
Bullard Primary School students presented a demonstration of DrumFit,
the grant issued by the Bullard Education Foundation, which incorporates
exercise and fun. The students chosen to “perform” were all “bucketfillers” and acknowledged for their positive attitudes.
Jennifer Acker was recognized for her innovation in the classroom; she is
the only paraprofessional to have applied for a BEF grant.
Open Forum:
Donny Lee, a professional from Frankston ISD, took time to acknowledge
the importance of mentorship in the lives of our youth. He proceeded to
commend Tony Johnson for his sacrifice and dedication to mentor LA
Bradford, a student at FHS.
Mr. Johnson was then named Frankston ISD 2016 Mentor of the Year. LA
Bradford presented him with a plaque in his honor.
Reports:
Construction/Bond Update- Presented by WRL Project Manager
Financial Report- Presented by Todd Schneider
Curriculum Report Accountability/STAAR Score Conversion
Board President’s Report No Report Presented
Superintendent Report Legislative Update- 2 Run-offs which impact public education: Senate
District 1 between Simpson and Hughes and the State Board of
Education between Bruner and Ellis.
 May 16, 2016 Regular Board Meeting will be held at the Intermediate
School Cafetorium
 Update on High School STEM Project: there is an opportunity for the
winning team to attend a celebration conference in Washington DC
in June. The cost to the District would be approximately $3500 and
will be discussed during the May board meeting.
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Board Notes
Bullard Independent School District
Highlights from Board Meetings
Regular Meeting- April 18, 2016 6 p.m. Continued: page 2
The Board Notes are not the official minutes of the Board Meeting.
Official minutes of the Board Meeting will be posted after approval by the Board of Trustees.
Action- Adoption of Consent Agenda:
Consider Approval of Minutes
Consider Approval of Expenditures for April 2016
Consider Approval of Professional Personnel Recommendation
Consider Approval of Tier III Student Transfer for 2016-2017
Consider Approval of Struck Off Property and Tax Resale Deed
Approved
Action Items:
Consider TASB Policy Update 104 and Adopt Resolution to Add,
Revise, Delete (local) Policies as Recommended by TASB Policy
Serices
Consider Professional Personnel Recommendations
Consider Statement of Impact for Ranch Academy Charter School
Consider Memorandum Agreement with the City of Bullard for
Installation of New Water Line
o Presented by Jay Abercrombie
o Cost to City: $20,010 Cost to BISD: $98,373
Consider Moving Company Proposal and Related Costs
o Daryl Flood Dependable, cost of $68,658
Consider Technology for New Classrooms
o Cost of $127,500
Consider Resolution for Investment Officers
Consider Approval of Elementary/Primary Assistant Principal and
Intermediate School Assistant Principal/District Testing Coordinator
o Elem/Prim Asst. Principal: Ginger Stewart
o Inter Asst. Principal/Test Coord: Helene Cortinas
Approved
Entered closed session at 7:14p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m.
Future Board Meetings:
April- Monday, May 16, 2016 at Bullard Intermediate Cafetorium