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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Runnels County, TX
BALLINGER ISD
Population / Scale
785
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.75293
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$12.5M
+3.4% YoY • +24.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$0 (Debt-Free)
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▲ +2.4 pts
1Y: +2.7 pts • 10Y: +1.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -0.7 pts
82.6 (A) → 81.9 (A)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+24.2% (5Y)
10Y: +53.9% • Since '00: +222.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2074
FY 22: $0.9603 → FY 27: $0.7529
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 82.6 (A)'10: 81.3 (A)'17: 80.2 (A)'22: 79.5 (B)'27: 81.9 (A)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $3.9M'10: $6.0M'17: $8.2M'22: $10.1M'27: $12.5M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
CB
Cheryl Buchanan
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net
JB
Jason Battle
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net
JS
Jason Strube
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net
MG
Manuel Galvan
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net
MA
Michelle Aguilera
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net
SK
Scott King
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net
SK
Stephen King
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
caroline.toliver@ballingerisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 81.9 (A)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($12,547,830) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.752930 per $100 valuation: $0.752930 M&O + $0.000000 I&S) for BALLINGER ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Runnels County).
Total Appropriation
$12.5M
General Fund
$9.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,985
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.6M (45%)
Public Works: $2.0M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.75293 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 79.2 (B)• Adopted Oct 5, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($12,135,232) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.755200 per $100 valuation) for BALLINGER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$12.1M
General Fund
$9.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$15,459
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.4M (45%)
Public Works: $2.0M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7552 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 79.1 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($11,724,862) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.806800 per $100 valuation) for BALLINGER ISD.
Total Appropriation
$11.7M
General Fund
$9.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,936
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.4M (46%)
Public Works: $2.0M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8068 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 79.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BALLINGER ISD (Runnels County) totaling $11,132,607. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8263 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$11.1M
General Fund
$8.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$14,182
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $5.1M (46%)
Public Works: $1.9M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8263 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 79.4 (B)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for BALLINGER ISD (Runnels County) totaling $10,589,372. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9429 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$10.6M
General Fund
$8.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.1M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$13,490
Public Safety: $0.1M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.9M (46%)
Public Works: $1.8M (17%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9429 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$12.55M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.3MPer Capita: $15,985Tax Rate: $0.75293Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2026$12.14M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $15,459Tax Rate: $0.7552Freedom: 79.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$11.72M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.0MPer Capita: $14,936Tax Rate: $0.8068Freedom: 79.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$11.13M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.5MPer Capita: $14,182Tax Rate: $0.8263Freedom: 79.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$10.59M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $13,490Tax Rate: $0.9429Freedom: 79.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$10.11M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $12,873Tax Rate: $0.9603Freedom: 79.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$9.60M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.3MPer Capita: $12,233Tax Rate: $0.966062Freedom: 79.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$9.12M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.0MPer Capita: $11,613Tax Rate: $0.970892Freedom: 80 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$8.80M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $11,213Tax Rate: $0.975746Freedom: 80 (A)
Official PDFFY 2018$8.45M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.5MPer Capita: $10,768Tax Rate: $0.979649Freedom: 80.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2017$8.15M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $10,387Tax Rate: $0.986507Freedom: 80.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2016$7.79M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $9,926Tax Rate: $0.993413Freedom: 80.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2015$7.40M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $9,426Tax Rate: $0.99838Freedom: 80.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2014$7.12M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $9,070Tax Rate: $1.002374Freedom: 80.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2013$6.83M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.2MPer Capita: $8,695Tax Rate: $1.007386Freedom: 80.8 (A)
Official PDFFY 2012$6.53M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.0MPer Capita: $8,324Tax Rate: $1.007386Freedom: 80.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2011$6.27M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $7,989Tax Rate: $1.005371Freedom: 81.1 (A)
Official PDFFY 2010$5.95M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $7,585Tax Rate: $1.008387Freedom: 81.3 (A)
Official PDFFY 2009$5.71M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $7,274Tax Rate: $1.017462Freedom: 81.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2008$5.48M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $6,987Tax Rate: $1.021532Freedom: 81.5 (A)
Official PDFFY 2007$5.28M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $6,728Tax Rate: $1.023575Freedom: 81.6 (A)
Official PDFFY 2006$5.07M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $6,453Tax Rate: $1.031764Freedom: 81.7 (A)
Official PDFFY 2005$4.81M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $6,126Tax Rate: $1.036923Freedom: 81.9 (A)
Official PDFFY 2004$4.64M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $5,906Tax Rate: $1.044181Freedom: 82 (A)
Official PDFFY 2003$4.42M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $5,627Tax Rate: $1.049402Freedom: 82.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2002$4.27M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $5,437Tax Rate: $1.054649Freedom: 82.2 (A)
Official PDFFY 2001$4.07M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $5,180Tax Rate: $1.048321Freedom: 82.4 (A)
Official PDFFY 2000$3.89M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $4,952Tax Rate: $1.045176Freedom: 82.6 (A)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for BALLINGER ISD totaling $...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for BALLINGER ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-03-09
March 2026 BALLINGER ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 101 (18.9% of 533 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Scott King WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Manuel Galvan WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Jason Strube WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Michelle Aguilera WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Stephen King WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Cheryl Buchanan WINNER
100.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (31.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
58.0% (96 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 144 (27.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
68.0% (98 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 128 (24.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
61.0% (78 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 144 (27.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
62.0% (89 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
38.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 165 (31.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
58.0% (96 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (69 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
68.0% (82 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (38 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
58.0% (70 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (50 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 155 (29.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
55.0% (85 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (70 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (17.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (28.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
63.0% (94 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (55 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 149 (28.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
61.0% (91 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (20.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 160 (30.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
54.0% (86 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (74 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 155 (29.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
67.0% (104 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (51 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 123 (23.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
58.0% (71 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
69.0% (83 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (37 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 128 (24.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
71.0% (91 votes)David C. Morales
29.0% (37 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 133 (25.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
65.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 144 (27.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
68.0% (98 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
65.0% (78 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (42 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 139 (26.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
58.0% (81 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (58 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 BALLINGER ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 534 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Jason Battle WINNER
64.0% (77 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (43 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: BISD Student and Staff Recognition7: Items for Information/Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.A.1: Our next Regular School Board meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2026 at 5:30pm. The two unopposed single member district candidates for SMD 1 & 6 and the new SMD 4 member from the November 3rd Election will be sworn in during this meeting.7.A.2: Attendance/Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 2 ) ENROLLMENT 2026.2027 10/2/2026 at 8:51 AM BISD ADA SEPT 2026 10/2/2026 at 10:36 AM7.A.3: Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 3rd QRT INVESTMENT REPORT 10/5/2026 at 11:05 AM7.A.4: September Supplemental Pay Report7.A.5: Other District Information and Events7.A.5.a: 2026-27 Emergency Operations Plan and Reunification Annex have been submitted to the Texas School Safety Center.7.A.5.b: Notice of Board Member Training Hours Attachments: ( 1 ) School Board Member Training Hours 9/29/2026 at 7:49 AM7.A.5.c: Schedule Date for BISD Board Transportation Committee Meeting7.B: Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports7.B.1: Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson7.B.1.a: Tax Collection Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Sept 26 Tax Report 10/5/2026 at 11:20 AM7.B.1.b: Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Sept 26 BUDGET BOARD REPORT 10/2/2026 at 10:38 AM7.B.1.c: September Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Sept 26 Check Payment Report 10/2/2026 at 10:38 AM7.B.1.d: Annual English as a Second Language Report Attachments: ( 1 ) ESL Program Annual Program Evaluation Report_ October 2026 9/27/2026 at 1:05 PM7.B.2: Administrator/Director Reports7.B.2.a: Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley Attachments: ( 1 ) BES Board Report 9/29/2026 at 7:42 AM7.B.2.b: Junior High Principal Report by Ms. Dawn Cornutt Attachments: ( 1 ) Junior High Board Report- October 26.docx 9/27/2026 at 1:06 PM7.B.2.c: High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS - October 2026 Board Report 9/27/2026 at 1:08 PM7.B.2.d: Athletic Director Report by Coach Bryan Gayoso and Coach Nathan Riggan Attachments: ( 2 ) Lady Cat fall sports Board Report 9/27/2026 at 1:11 PM Board Report Boys Athletics 9/28/2026 at 5:49 PM7.B.2.e: Technology Director Report8: Items for Action/Discussion8.A: Consider action to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on September 14, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 9-14-2026 Regular Minutes 9/29/2026 at 1:45 PM8.B: DIscussion and possible action to approve a lease agreement with Auto Chlor for the dishwashers in the BISD cafeterias. Attachments: ( 1 ) AutoChlor Lease Agreement (Dishwasher) 9/27/2026 at 1:15 PM8.C: Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the BISD Superintendent Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Superintendent Advisory Committee 9/29/2026 at 1:44 PM8.D: Discussion and possible action to approve paraprofessional educational and high needs stipends. Attachments: ( 1 ) Paraprofessional Stipends 9/28/2026 at 5:26 PM9: Executive Session9.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.9.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 employee.9.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent9.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security10: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.11: Official Adjournment2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board. Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: Recognize teachers earning TIA Designations . Attachments: ( 1 ) TIA Board Recognition 9/5/2026 at 11:41 AM7: Items for Information/Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.A.1: Our next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled to be held on October 13th at 5:30pm. October 12th is Columbus Day and we do not have school for students or staff. Optional Dates: October 5th, or another weekday during the weeks of the 5th or 12th but we would need to plan around athletics. ESC Region 15 Superintendent Conference on October 19-21.7.A.2: Schedule Board Committee Meeting for the upcoming school year.7.A.3: Enrollment/Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) ENROLLMENT 2026.2027 - 8-31-26 9/5/2026 at 11:46 AM DAvgDailyAttnRepo_200901_58_2026-09-02_095650721 9/5/2026 at 11:46 AM7.A.4: Monthly Supplemental Pay Report7.A.5: 2026-2027 Superintendent Goals for Ballinger ISD7.A.6: Other District Information and Activities:7.A.6.a: 2026-27 Student Transfers7.A.6.b: TASB released a message on August 12th about an updated model employee handbook. The BISD Employee Handbook that was approved at the July 2026 Board Meeting was the same release as the model mentioned. Therefore, no additional information action is needed.7.B: Other District Reports7.B.1: Assistant Superintendent Report by Dr. Sarah Atkinson7.B.1.a: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Monthly Budget Board Report - Aug 2026 9/8/2026 at 9:40 AM7.B.1.a.1: Tax Collection Report Attachments: ( 1 ) August Tax Report 9/5/2026 at 12:15 PM7.B.1.a.2: August Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) August Check Register 9/10/2026 at 10:26 AM7.B.1.b: Curriculum & Instruction Reports7.B.1.b.1: 2026 A -F Accountability Reports Attachments: ( 1 ) Accountability 2026- Board Report (09_14_26) 9/5/2026 at 12:16 PM7.B.1.b.2: 2026 STAAR Data Reports Attachments: ( 4 ) BES STAAR Reports 9/5/2026 at 12:17 PM BJH STAAR Report 9/5/2026 at 12:20 PM BJH STAAR Report Compared to ESC and State 2026 9/5/2026 at 12:20 PM BHS STAAR Board Report- September 2026 9/5/2026 at 12:17 PM7.C: Elementary Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BES September Board Report 9/7/2026 at 1:56 PM7.D: Junior High Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Junior High Board Report- September 26 9/7/2026 at 1:58 PM7.E: High School Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS September 2026 Board Report 9/7/2026 at 2:00 PM7.F: Boys and Girls Athletic Director Reports Attachments: ( 2 ) Boys Athletics Board Report 9/8/2026 at 7:57 AM Lady Cat Fall Sports Board Report 9/8/2026 at 7:57 AM8: Items for Action/Discussion8.A: Consider action to approve the minutes from a Regular Meeting on August 12, 2026 and a Called Meeting on August 24, 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) 8-24-2026 Meeting Minutes 9/7/2026 at 2:12 PM 8-12-2026 Meeting Minutes 9/7/2026 at 2:12 PM8.B: Discussion and possible action to approve a budget amendment to the food service budget for a serving line for the high school cafeteria funded by excess food service funds and operating funds. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendments Sept 26 Fund 101 9/7/2026 at 2:36 PM8.C: Discussion and possible action to review and sign the Districts Safety Audit Survey as required by TEC 37.108. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2023-2026 Safety Audit Survey 9/7/2026 at 2:38 PM9: Executive Session9.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.9.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 employee.9.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent9.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, deliberation and possible action regarding matters of school safety and security10: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.11: Official Adjounment2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2026-08-12 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board including the certificate of compliance required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008. (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: Items for Information/Reports6.A: Superintendent's Report6.A.1: The next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026. We will have a Called Meeting to adopt the 2026-27 Operating Budget on August 24th at 5:30pm. This is the date published for the Public Notice of Tax Rate Adoption. We have scheduled a Called Meeting on August 31st to approve any last-minute budget amendments to the 2025-26 Operating budget.6.A.2: 2026-27 Budget Workshop #36.A.3: BISD Monthly Supplemental Pay6.A.4: Other District Updates Attachments: ( 3 ) 2025-26 SCHOOL FIRST Rating 8/6/2026 at 3:30 PM TEA TAA Letter-preliminary-2025-26-first-ratings 8/6/2026 at 3:32 PM Dual Credit Student Personal Device Agreement 26-27 8/6/2026 at 9:20 AM6.B: Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports6.B.1: Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson6.B.1.a: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) July 26 Board Budget 8/6/2026 at 9:21 AM6.B.1.b: Monthly Tax Report Attachments: ( 1 ) July 26 Tax Report 8/6/2026 at 9:39 AM6.B.1.c: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Check Register - July 2026 8/6/2026 at 9:38 AM6.B.1.d: Other District Updates6.B.2: Campus and Department Reports:6.B.2.a: Ballinger High School - Leslie Griffis6.B.2.b: Ballinger Junior High - Dawn Cornutt6.B.2.c: Ballinger Elementary - Darcy Cauley6.B.2.d: Boys Athletics - Bryan Gayoso6.B.2.e: Girls Athletics - Nathan Riggan7: Items for Action/Discussion7.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on July 13, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 7-13-2026 Regular Minutes 8/4/2026 at 9:24 PM7.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the Notice of Public Meeting to discuss and approve the 2026-27 Budget and the 2026 Tax Rate. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Notice Public Hearing Tax Rate 2026 8/6/2026 at 3:15 PM7.C: Discussion and possible action to revise the 2026-27 BISD School Calendar.7.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Student Code of Conduct. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2025-26 BISD Student Code of Conduct.docx 8/6/2026 at 3:26 PM7.E: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Attachments: ( 1 ) Technology Acceptable Use Policy 26-27 8/6/2026 at 9:54 AM7.F: Discussion and possible action to approve a plan to address the Prohibited Technology Use List published by the Texas Department of Information Resources. Attachments: ( 1 ) Unacceptable Tech Device Plan 8/4/2026 at 9:41 PM7.G: Discussion and possible action to approve the application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program at Ballinger High School. Attachments: ( 4 ) OFSD Agreement 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM OFSDP Appendix 3 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM ofsdp-agreement 2026-27 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM ofsdp-campus-designation-spreadsheet 2026-27 8/4/2026 at 9:39 PM7.H: Discussion and possible action to approve the resolution and agreement to recognize 4-H as an extracurricular activity and County Extension Agents as adjunct BISD Faculty staff members for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026 4-H ADJ FACULTY 8/4/2026 at 9:31 PM7.I: Discussion and possible action to approve adult meal pricing for the 2026-27 School Year. Attachments: ( 2 ) Adult Meal Price Recommendation 26-27 8/4/2026 at 9:29 PM MealPricing_Worksheet_AdultPrice_26-27 8/4/2026 at 9:29 PM7.J: Discussion and possible action to approve 2026-27 Property, Cyber and Guardian Insurance and Wind-Hail Buy Down Policy.7.K: Discussion and possible action to approve the Annual Certification of Compliance implementation and submission guidance regarding the submission of the annual certification of compliance required under Texas Education Code (TEC), §39.008. Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 12 Certification Document 8/4/2026 at 9:57 PM7.L: Discussion and possible action to approve the revision to Policy CFB (Local). Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD CFB(L)-A 7.6.2026 8/6/2026 at 8:49 AM7.M: Discussion and possible action to approve an increase to the BISD portion for basic health insurance premiums beginning with the 2026-27 school year.7.N: Discussion and possible action to approve possible budget amendments to the 2025-26 Operating, Technology and/or Food Service Budgets.8: Executive Session8.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 employee.8.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent8.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076, to deliberate matters of school safety and security8.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 Adjournment2026-07-13 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to the Board - (Invitation to address the Board - Time allocation to be specified by the Board president.)6: Items for Information/Reports6.A: Superintendent's Report6.A.1: Hiring Update for the 2026-27 School Year6.A.2: 2026-27 Region 15 School Board Convention Information6.A.3: 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #2 and Adoption Date6.A.4: Quarterly Investment Report6.A.5: June Supplemental Pay Report6.A.6: BISD 2026-27 Athletic Policy and Program Guide Attachments: ( 2 ) Ballinger Athletic Policy 26-27.docx (2) 6/28/2026 at 9:55 AM Guide to a Strong Athletic Program 6/28/2026 at 9:59 AM6.A.7: Notice of November 2026 School Board Election Filing Dates Attachments: ( 1 ) Notice of Election Filing Dates 6/28/2026 at 10:03 AM6.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 Attachments: ( 1 ) Summer Food Service Review 6/28/2026 at 10:02 AM6.A.10: Other District Information6.B: Assistant Superintendent Reports6.B.1: Monthly Budget Report6.B.2: Tax Report6.B.3: June Check Register6.B.4: BHS 2025-26 Dual Credit Reports Attachments: ( 2 ) 2025-26 ASU Dual Credit Report 6/28/2026 at 10:05 AM 2025-2026 Howard College Duel Credit Report 6/28/2026 at 10:06 AM7: Items for Action/Discussion7.A: Consider action to approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on June 15, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 6-15-2026 Regular Meeting 6/26/2026 at 8:38 PM7.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. Attachments: ( 2 ) BBC(LEGAL) 6/29/2026 at 8:11 AM Resignation from Board of Trustees, Single Member District 4 - Stephen M King 6/29/2026 at 1:39 PM7.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. Attachments: ( 1 ) Possible 26-27 raises - Board Report 7/2/2026 at 8:26 AM7.F: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Teacher, Counselor, Librarian Pay Scale. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 BISD Pay Scale 7/1/2026 at 8:01 AM7.G: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD Employee Handbook as presented. Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Employee Handbook 2026-27.docx 7/1/2026 at 7:54 AM7.H: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Ballinger ISD Elementary and Secondary Student Handbooks. Attachments: ( 3 ) 26-27 BES Student Handbook (1) 6/28/2026 at 12:28 PM 26-27 BISD Secondary Campus Student Handbook Changes 6/28/2026 at 12:28 PM 2026-27 Ballinger Secondary Student Handbook.docx 6/28/2026 at 12:34 PM7.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. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Student Accident Insurance Proposal 2026 7/2/2026 at 8:34 AM7.L: Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendments to the 2025-26 Operating Budget. Attachments: ( 4 ) BGT AMEND INS VEHICLE REPAIRS 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM BGT AMENDMENT FNCT 21 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM BGT AMENDMENT SERVING LINE (1) 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM BGT AMENDMENT SUV 7/2/2026 at 8:35 AM7.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 Session8.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 employees8.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent8.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076, to deliberate matters of school safety and security8.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 Adjournment2026-06-15 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: BISD Recognitions6: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)7: Items for Information/Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.A.1: The next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026. I would like to consider changing the date of the August Regular Meeting to August 17, 2026 due to back to school activities.7.A.2: Hiring Update for the 2026-27 School Year7.A.3: Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) May 2026 ADA 6/4/2026 at 7:29 PM May 2026 Enrollment 6/4/2026 at 7:29 PM7.A.4: May Supplemental Pay7.A.5: Other District Information: The initial 25-26 STAAR Results are in. Final results will be presented in the Fall when they are received. Review 2026-27 Student Transfer summary 2026-27 Superintendent Goal update Janna Halfmann Restitution Runnels Central Appraisal District Proposed 2027 Budget Attachments: ( 2 ) J HALFMANN RESTITUTION -May 2026 6/4/2026 at 7:29 PM RCAD 2027 proposed budget 6/4/207.A.6: 2026-2027 Budget Workshop #17.B: Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports7.B.1: Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson7.B.1.a: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) May 26 Budget Report 6/8/2026 at 9:32 PM7.B.1.b: Monthly Tax Report Attachments: ( 1 ) May '26 Runnels Co Tax Disbrsmnt 6/4/2026 at 7:32 PM7.B.1.c: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) May 2026 Check Register 6/4/2026 at 7:33 PM7.B.2: Athletic Directors Reports by Coaches Nathan Riggan and Bryan Gayoso. Attachments: ( 2 ) Lady Cat Summer Sports June Board Report 6/8/2026 at 9:29 AM Boys Athletics June Board Report 6/8/2026 at 9:43 PM8: Items for Action/Discussion8.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Minutes of a Regular Board Meeting that was held on May 11, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 5-11-2026 Regular Meeting Minutes 6/2/2026 at 8:54 PM8.B: Discussion and possible action on Policy Update 127 including: BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS EHBB(LOCAL): SPEC8.C: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 TTESS Calendar and Apprasers for BISD. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 T-TESS Calendar.xlsx - T-TESS Calendar 6/2/2026 at 9:11 PM8.D: Discussion and possible action to add a $2000 stipend to the salaries of teachers holding a SBOE special education certificate and serving in that role beginning in the 2026-27 school year.8.E: Discussion and possible action to allow the superintendent to follow the purchasing guidelines for receiving bids from advertisements placed in local paper for a school vehicle (SUV) using funds from the 25-26 Operating Budget.8.F: Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the BISD personal electronic device usage policy. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Student Personal Communication Device Policy 26-27 6/8/2026 at 9:47 AM8.G: Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Angelo State Univeristy for the Ram Resident and Grow Your Own Initiative. Attachments: ( 1 ) ASU MOU-PREP Residency Agreement College of Education 6/2/2026 at 9:10 PM8.H: Discussion and possible action to approve the Dual Credit agreement with Howard College for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Howard College Dual Credit Agreement 2026-27 6/4/2026 at 8:03 PM8.I: Discussion and possible action to temporarily delegate to the Superintendent final hiring authority for contract employees.8.J: Discussion and possible action to approve a Joint Election Agreement for the Ballinger ISD School Board Election in November 2026.8.K: Discussion and possible action to approve the Claims Administrative Services worker compensation agreement for the 2026-27 school year.8.L: Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendments to the 2025-26 Budget.9: Executive Session9.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.9.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 employee.9.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent9.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076, to deliberate matters of school safety and security10: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.11: Official Adjournment2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Recognitions6: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)7: Items for Information/Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.A.1: The next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 5:30pm. Due to a leadership conference that our administrative team is attending, I would like to reschedule to June 15, 2026. We will have our first Finance Workshop for the 2026-2027 Budget.7.A.2: Monthly Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD ADA 2025.2026 5/5/2026 at 9:43 AM ENROLLMENT 2025.2026 5/5/2026 at 9:43 AM7.A.3: Texas Strategic Leadership Grant Overview Attachments: ( 2 ) Ballinger ISD BOARD Strategic Plan Summary 5/11/2026 at 11:23 AM 2026 Summer PD - TSL 5/5/2026 at 10:34 AM7.A.4: Other District Information: New Contracts for 2026-27 Jacob Scott - Teacher Only Contract Summer School Update on BISD Math Resource Adoption of Bluebonnet for High School Math 2024-25 ESSA LEA MOE 2024-25 IDEA-B MOE Janna Halfmann Restitution Attachments: ( 3 ) 2024-2025 ESSA LEA MOE Report 5/5/2026 at 2:55 PM 2024-2025 IDEA-B LEA MOE Compliance Review 5/5/2026 at 2:55 PM J HALFMANN RESTITUTION M7.A.5: Monthly Supplemental Pay Report7.B: Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports7.B.1: Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson7.B.1.a: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) April 26 Monthly Budget Report 5/5/2026 at 12:01 PM7.B.1.b: Monthly Tax Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Tax Report - April 2026 5/4/2026 at 1:57 PM7.B.1.c: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) April Check Register (1) 5/5/2026 at 12:02 PM7.B.1.d: Annual Dyslexia Screening Reports (Grades K,1,7) Attachments: ( 1 ) 2025-26 State Required Dyslexia Screener Report 5/5/2026 at 12:02 PM7.B.2: Elementary Principal Report7.B.3: Junior High Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BJH May Board Report 5/5/2026 at 11:59 AM7.B.4: High School Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS May 2026 Board Report 5/5/2026 at 11:59 AM7.B.5: Athletic Directors Reports by Coaches Nathan Riggan and Bryan Gayoso. Attachments: ( 2 ) Lady Cat Spring Sports Board Report May 26 5/5/2026 at 12:10 PM Boys Athletics May Board Report 5/5/2026 at 1:43 PM7.B.6: Technology Director Report Attachments: ( 1 ) April 2026 — Technology Report 5/5/2026 at 12:06 PM8: Items for Action/Discussion8.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on April 13, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 4-13-2026 Regular Meeting 5/4/2026 at 1:58 PM8.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Texas Strategic Leadership Letter of Intent Attachments: ( 1 ) TSL - Letter of Intent 26-27 5/4/2026 at 2:05 PM8.C: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD Campus Improvement Plans.8.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the over $25,000 purchase of iReady from Curriculum Associates used as a resource for math and reading. Attachments: ( 1 ) iReady - Curriculum Associates Quote -Over $25,000 5/4/2026 at 2:12 PM8.E: Discussion and possible action on approving the purchase of a food serving line for the secondary campus with Food Program Excess Funds in the amount equivalent to the fund balance of about $84,000 along with a maximum of $15,000 out of the 25-26 operating budget for a maximum total purchase of $99,000 and to authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase. Attachments: ( 2 ) GL Food Service8.F: Discussion and possible action to approve an agreement with Wall ISD/Fairview for Alternative and Disciplinary Alternative Education Placements for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Fairview Contract 2026-2027 5/4/2026 at 2:16 PM8.G: Discussion and possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ESC Region 15 to continue to offer the Head Start Program at Ballinger Elementary. Attachments: ( 1 ) Head Start MOU 26.27 5/4/2026 at 2:16 PM8.H: Discussion and possible action to approve Interquest to provide drug dog services for the 2026-27 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Interguest Canine Services 5/4/2026 at 2:20 PM8.I: Discussion and possible action to approve Leon-Alcala - Attorneys at Law to serve as BISD school attorney for the 2026-2027 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-27 BISD School Attorney Agreement 5/5/2026 at 12:08 PM8.J: Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendments to the 2025-26 Operating Budget. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendment Fairview 5/5/2026 at 12:10 PM8.K: Discussion and possible action on designating the Superintendent to calculate the non-new revenue and the voter approval rate for the 2026-27 tax year.8.L: Discussion and possible action to temporarily delegate to the Superintendent final hiring authority for employment of contract employees9: Executive Session9.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.9.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 employee.9.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent9.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076, to deliberate matters of school safety and security.10: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.11: Official Adjournment2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation, Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag4: Recognitions5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: Items for Information/Reports6.A: Superintendent Report6.A.1: Our next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026 at 5:30 pm.6.A.2: Monthly Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) March 2026 Enrollment 4/6/2026 at 8:20 AM BISD ADA 2025.2026 4/6/2026 at 8:21 AM6.A.3: Monthly Supplemental Pay Report6.A.4: Investment Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Investment Report 1st Quarter March 2026 4/6/2026 at 4:31 PM6.A.5: Superintendent's Goals for 2026-20276.A.6: Other District Information Attachments: ( 4 ) J HALFMANN RESTITUTION 4/6/2026 at 8:22 AM Darcy Cauley - Staff Shout Out! 4/6/2026 at 8:23 AM Lead testing Report for BES 4/6/2026 at 8:23 AM Lead Testing Report for BHS 4/6/2026 at 8:23 AM6.A.7: 2026-2027 Hiring Update6.B: Other District Administrator/Director Reports6.B.1: Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson6.B.1.a: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) March 26 Budget Report 4/6/2026 at 1:41 PM6.B.1.b: Monthly Tax Report Attachments: ( 1 ) March 26 Runnels Tax Report 4/6/2026 at 10:09 AM6.B.1.c: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) March Check Register 4/6/2026 at 10:10 AM6.B.2: Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley Attachments: ( 1 ) Elementary Board Report Apt 26 4/7/2026 at 2:07 PM6.B.3: Junior High Principal Report by Ms. Dawn Cornutt Attachments: ( 1 ) Junior High Board Report- April 26 4/7/2026 at 8:18 AM6.B.4: High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis Attachments: ( 1 ) High School Board Report April 2026 4/7/2026 at 12:27 PM6.B.5: Athletic Director Reports by Coach Bryan Gayoso and Coach Nathan Riggan Attachments: ( 2 ) Apr 26 Board Report Boys Athletics 4/7/2026 at 8:17 AM Apr 26 Lady Cat Spring Sports Board Report 4/7/2026 at 12:44 PM6.B.6: Special Education Director Report by Ms. Kari Calcote6.B.7: Food Service Director Report by Ms.Tesia Torres Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Service Report Apr 26 4/6/2026 at 10:40 AM6.B.8: Transportation Report by Transportation Director Mr. Tyler Frey. Attachments: ( 5 ) _Transportation Board Report- April 26 4/7/2026 at 3:49 PM 34 PASSENGER 4/7/2026 at 1:53 PM 46 PASSENGER 4/7/2026 at 1:53 PM 72 PASSENGER 4/7/2026 at 1:53 PM 76 PASSENGER 4/7/2026 at 1:53 PM7: Items for Action/Discussion7.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on March 9, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 3-9-2026 Regular Meeting 4/6/2026 at 10:05 AM7.B: Discussion and possible action to renew the SFE contract for BISD 2026-27 National School Lunch Program. Attachments: ( 2 ) Ballinger ISD Renewal SY26-27 4/6/2026 at 10:06 AM Final Ballinger ISD Renewal Contract 26-27 4/6/2026 at 10:06 AM7.C: Discussion and possible action on Bus Retro Fit for Ballinger ISD bus fleet in relation to SB 546 concerning 3 point safety harnesses. Attachments: ( 3 ) SB 546 Required reporting on school bus seat belt costs 4/7/2026 at 12:56 PM SB 546 Law 4/7/2026 at 1:33 PM Transportation Code Sec. 547.701 4/7/2026 at 1:34 PM7.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 BISD District Improvement Plan.7.E: Discussion and possible action on the Ballinger ISD Board of Trustee Operating Procedures. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Board Operating Procedures_Draft_2025 4/10/2025 at 3:39 PM7.F: Discussion and possible action to approve revisions to the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Academic Calendar. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 BISD Calendar revised 4/6/2026 at 4:05 PM7.G: Discussion and possible action to approve the Olga Schawe Scholarship for the 2025-2026 School Year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Olga Schawe Scholarships 4/6/2026 at 10:52 AM7.H: Discussion and possible action to give the Superintendent hiring authority for contract employees until the next regularly scheduled meeting.8: Executive Session8.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 employee. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 Contract List 4/7/2026 at 3:48 PM8.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) I Rubio Resignation 4/7/2026 at 3:18 PM8.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security9: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.10: Official Adjournment2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Recognitions Students: Girl's Basketball All-District Honors6: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)7: Items for Information/Reports7.A: Superintendent Report7.A.1: Our next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm.7.A.2: Monthly Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD ADA 2025.2026 February 3/3/2026 at 1:26 PM February ENROLLMENT 2025.2026 3/9/2026 at 2:14 PM7.A.3: Monthly Supplemental Pay Report7.A.4: Other District Information7.A.4.a: Present previously adopted Ballinger ISD Board Operating Procedures for discussion and possible action at the regular April Board Meeting. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Board Operating Procedures April 2025 Final 3/3/2026 at 1:30 PM7.A.4.b: Early release on April 1, 2026, at Noon7.A.4.c: Update on Janna Halfmann Restitution Payments Attachments: ( 1 ) J HALFMANN RESTITUTION 2/23/2026 at 2:55 PM7.A.4.d: Notice of Education Service Center Region 15 Board of Director Election for 2026-27 Attachments: ( 1 ) ESC Region 15 2026 Election Results 3/3/2026 at 1:32 PM7.A.4.e: Review of 2024-25 TDA Food Service Audit Attachments: ( 1 ) Food Service Review AR-PR Closure 3/3/2026 at 1:32 PM7.A.4.f: TEA Waiver for House Bill 2 required SBEC Certification was received and approved. Attachments: ( 1 ) Mapping for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements Application 2025-2026 3/3/2026 at 2:43 PM7.B: Other District Administrator/Director Reports7.B.1: Assistant Superintendent Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson7.B.1.a: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Feb 2026 Monthly Board Report 3/3/2026 at 1:34 PM7.B.1.b: Monthly Tax Report7.B.1.c: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Monthly Check Register 2-26 3/4/2026 at 8:50 AM7.B.1.d: Discuss revisions to the TIA (Teacher Incentive Allotment) plan for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) TIA Updates (Spring 2026) 3/3/2026 at 1:39 PM7.B.2: Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley With Benchmark Testing reports presented during the meeting Attachments: ( 1 ) BES Mar 26 Board Report 3/3/2026 at 2:10 PM7.B.3: Junior High Principal Report by Ms. Dawn Cornutt With Benchmark Testing reports presented during the meeting Attachments: ( 1 ) Junior High Board Report- March 26.docx 3/3/2026 at 2:08 PM7.B.4: High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis With Benchmark Testing reports presented during the meeting Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS March 2026 Board Report 3/4/2026 at 8:56 AM7.B.5: Athletic Director Reports by Coach Bryan Gayoso and Coach Nathan Riggan Attachments: ( 2 ) Boys Athletics Board Report 2-26 3/3/2026 at 1:48 PM Lady Cat Spring Sports Board Report Feb '26 3/3/2026 at 1:48 PM7.B.6: Custodial Director Report by Ms. Sarah Esquivel Attachments: ( 1 ) Custodial Board Report March 2026 3/3/2026 at 2:12 PM7.B.7: Technology Director Report by Mr. Aaron White Attachments: ( 1 ) IT Department Mar Report 3/4/2026 at 8:57 AM8: Items for Action/Discussion8.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on February 9, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2-9-2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 2/24/2026 at 10:55 AM8.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-27 Ballinger ISD Academic Calendar. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-27 BISD Academic Calendar 2/23/2026 at 11:45 AM8.C: Discussion and possible action to approve the financial auditor for the 2025-26 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) Audit Engagement Letter for Ballinger ISD for the year ending August 31 2026 3/3/2026 at 1:49 PM8.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the Certification of Instructional Materials for the 2026-27 school year. Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-27 Certification of Provision of Instruction Materials 3/3/2026 at 1:50 PM8.E: Discussion and possible action to adopt Local Policy EFB Instructional Resource, Library Materials. This policy has been revised in accordance with the BISD District of Innovation Plan. Attachments: ( 1 ) EFB(L)-ALT to X 3/3/2026 at 1:55 PM8.F: Discussion and possible action to consider granting the superintendent hiring authority for contract personnel until the next regularly scheduled board meeting.9: Executive Session9.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.9.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 employee,specifically regarding the contracts of teachers, nurses, counselors, and diagnosticians.9.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent9.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security10: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.10.A: Discussion and Action on accepting the extension of contracts for the 2026-27 school year.10.B: Discussion and action of approving new contracts for the 2026-27 school year.10.C: Ratification of employee resignations received for the 2025-26 school year,10.D: Discussion and action of any other items discussed in closed session.11: Official Adjournment2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President).6: Recognitions7: Public Hearing on Ballinger ISD 2024-2025 TAPR - Texas Academic Performance Report Attachments: ( 10 ) 2024-25 TAPR BISD 2/2/2026 at 3:38 PM 2024-25 TAPR BHS 2/2/2026 at 3:38 PM 2024-25 TAPR BJHS 2/2/2026 at 3:38 PM 2024-25 TAPR BES 2/2/2026 at 3:38 PM 2023 - 2024 District_Actual_Financial Data 2/2/2026 at 3:34 PM 23-24 BISD Acreditation Status 2/2/2026 at 3:34 PM TAPR Violent-Criminal Incidents 28: Items for Information/Reports8.A: Superintendent's Report8.A.1: The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for March 9th at 5:30pm.8.A.2: Board Team of Eight (EISO) Training – February 25, 2026 at ESC Region 158.A.3: Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD ADA 2025.2026 2/2/2026 at 4:16 PM ENROLLMENT 2025.2026 2/2/2026 at 4:16 PM8.A.4: January Supplemental Pay Report8.A.5: Other District News and Events8.B: Program Director Report - Dr. Sarah Atkinson8.B.1: Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) January 2026 Monthly Board Report 2/3/2026 at 9:23 AM8.B.2: Tax Report8.B.3: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) January 2026 Monthly Check Register 2/3/2026 at 8:14 AM8.C: Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports8.C.1: Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley. Attachments: ( 1 ) Elementary Board Report - February 2/9/2026 at 3:19 PM8.C.2: Junior High Principal Report by Ms. Dawn Cornutt. Attachments: ( 1 ) Junior High Board Report- February 26.docx 2/3/2026 at 8:15 AM8.C.3: High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis. Attachments: ( 1 ) February 2026 Board Report- BHS 2/3/2026 at 8:16 AM8.C.4: Athletic Directors Reports by Coach Bryan Gayoso and Coach Nathan Riggan. Attachments: ( 2 ) Lady Cat Spring Sports February Board Report 2/3/2026 at 8:17 AM February Board Report Boys Athletics 2/3/2026 at 8:19 AM8.C.5: Maintenance Director Report by Mr. Joseph Allen. Attachments: ( 1 ) Maint Report Febuary 2026 2/3/2026 at 8:29 AM9: Items for Action/Discussion9.A: Consideration and possible action regarding approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting that was held on January 12, 2026 at 5:30pm. Attachments: ( 1 ) 1-12-2026 Minutes 2/3/2026 at 8:32 AM9.B: Discussion and possible action to consider granting paid staff holidays for January 26 and 27, 2026 due to inclement weather.9.C: Discussion and possible action on a Resolution for Senate Bill 11 from the 89th Legistlative Regular Session in regards to prayer. Attachments: ( 6 ) Resolution of the Board of Trustees Regarding Student Religious Expression SB 11 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM DIA(LOCAL) (1) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM EMI(LOCAL) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM FFH(LOCAL) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM FNA(LOCAL) 1/30/2026 at 10:33 AM Senate Bill9.D: Discussion and possible action on House Bill 2 from the 89th Legislative Regular Session in regard to a waiver for State Board of Educator Certifications requirements in foundation curriculum courses. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Teacher Certification Compliance Plan 1/30/2026 at 11:35 AM9.E: Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution in reference to the Runnels County Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution for Runnels County Hazrd Mitigation Plan 2/3/2026 at 2:29 PM10: Executive Session10.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.10.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 employee, specifically regarding the administrator contracts of Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans, Directors, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Special Education Co-Op10.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security10.D: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent11: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.12: Official Adjournment2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President).6: BISD Student Recognitions Football All District Player and All State Academic Honorees7: Public Hearing on Ballinger ISD 2024-2025 FIRST Report Attachments: ( 4 ) 2024-25 FIRST Report 12/26/2025 at 2:56 PM FIRST financial-management-report-isds 2025 12/26/2025 at 2:54 PM 2025-2028 Superintendent Contract 12/26/2025 at 2:54 PM TAC 109.1001 12/16/2024 at 2:59 PM8: Items for Information/Reports8.A: Superintendent's Report8.A.1: Ballinger ISD proudly recognizes our Board of Trustees for their dedication to our students, staff, and community. Their leadership, time, and commitment to public education help guide our district and support student success every day. Thank you for your service to Ballinger ISD.8.A.2: Notice of Restitution in Cause No. 6872 - The State of Texas vs. Janna Beth Halfmann Attachments: ( 1 ) J HALFMANN RESTITUTION.xlsx Jan 2026 1/6/2026 at 1:21 PM8.A.3: Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD ADA 2025.2026 1/6/2026 at 1:22 PM ENROLLMENT 2025.2026 1/6/2026 at 1:22 PM8.A.4: Quarterly Investment Report & Annual Review of Investment Policies and Strategies Attachments: ( 2 ) CDA(LEGAL) 1/6/2026 at 1:22 PM CDA(LOCAL) 1/6/2026 at 1:22 PM8.A.5: Monthly Supplemental Pay Report8.A.6: Other District Information and Reports 2025-2026 New Hire/Revised Contracts Based on Superintendent Hiring Authority: McKenzie Sanchez - DOI Elementary Teacher Courtney Franke - DOI Elementary Teacher Janett Dankworth - DOI FCS Long Term Substitute Teacher8.B: Program Director Report by Dr. Sarah Atkinson.8.B.1: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25-26 Monthly Board Report December 2025 1/6/2026 at 1:35 PM8.B.2: Monthly Tax Report8.B.3: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Dec 25 Check Register 1/6/2026 at 1:45 PM8.C: Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports8.C.1: Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley Attachments: ( 1 ) BES Board Report - Jan 26 1/3/2026 at 11:28 AM8.C.2: Junior High Principal Report by Ms.Dawn Cornutt. Attachments: ( 1 ) Junior High Board Report- January 26 1/3/2026 at 11:28 AM8.C.3: High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis. Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS January 2026 Board Report 1/6/2026 at 3:26 PM8.C.4: Athletic Director Reports by Coaches Bryan Gayoso and Nathan Riggan. Attachments: ( 2 ) Board Report Boys Athletics - Jan 2026 1/6/2026 at 3:48 PM Lady Cat Fall Sports update Jan 2026 1/6/2026 at 3:51 PM8.C.5: Transportation and Safety Coordinator Report by Mr. Tyler Frey Attachments: ( 1 ) Transportation_Safety Board Report- January 2026 1/6/2026 at 1:46 PM9: Items for Action/Discussion9.A: Consider approval of Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, December 8, 2025. Attachments: ( 1 ) 12-8-2025 Regular Meeting 12/26/2025 at 3:13 PM9.B: Consider action to approve the 2024-2025 Ballinger ISD Financial Audit as presented by Cathy Pitcock with Eckert and Company.9.C: Discussion and possible action on revisions to Board Policy due to Ballinger ISD District of Innovation Revisions. Adopt BQA(Local), BQB(Local), DBA(Local), DK(Local), EB(Local), EEP(Local), FDA(Local), and FNG(Local) and Delete DCA(Local). Attachments: ( 10 ) Board Policy Revisions 12/26/2025 at 3:21 PM BQA(L) 12/26/2025 at 3:53 PM BQB(L) 12/26/2025 at 3:53 PM DBA(L) 12/26/2025 at 3:29 PM DCA(L)-9.D: Discussion and possible action on Revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan.10: Executive Session10.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, the Board will consult with its attorney and discuss the duties, roles, and responsibilities of a public officer, including discussion of the Trustee sanction process and the possible censure of Trustee Stephen King.10.B: 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.10.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; Specifically, to discuss contract, duties, employment, and annual evaluation of Superintendent Caroline Toliver. Attachments: ( 2 ) Superintendent Evaluation Form 1/6/2026 at 3:41 PM SUPT CONTRACT 2026-2029 1/6/20210.D: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent11: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.11.A: Discussion and possible action of Trustee sanction process, including possible censure of Trustee Stephen King.11.B: Discussion and possible action on the renewal of Superintdent Caroline Toliver's contract extention.12: Official Adjournment2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Invocation3: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag4: Student/Staff Recognitions5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: Items for Information/Reports6.A: Superintendent's Report by Ms. Caroline Toliver6.A.1: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled to be held on January 12, 2026. A date will need to be decided upon in January for a Special Meeting to conduct the annual evaluation of the Superintendent.6.A.2: Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD ADA November 2025.2026 12/2/2025 at 2:53 PM ENROLLMENT November 2025.2026 12/2/2025 at 2:53 PM6.A.3: November Supplemental Pay Report6.A.4: Other district activities and information Attachments: ( 5 ) TSL LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS 12/2/2025 at 3:02 PM Final 2024 Audit Review Letter 11/29/2025 at 1:14 PM Copy of Lighting-Energy Savings Project 11/29/2025 at 1:18 PM Lighting-Energy Savings Project 11/29/2025 at 1:21 PM Preliminary Estimate Of Repairs on White Activity Bus 11-25 12/1/2025 at 5:20 PM6.B: Program Director Report by Dr. Sarah Atkinson.6.B.1: Monthly Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Nov 2025 Monthly Board Report 12/2/2025 at 3:36 PM6.B.2: Monthly Tax Report6.B.3: Monthly Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) November 25 Check Register 12/2/2025 at 2:53 PM6.B.4: Other District Information6.C: Other BISD Administrator/Director Reports6.C.1: Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley Attachments: ( 1 ) BES Board Report Dec 25 12/1/2025 at 2:58 PM6.C.2: Junior High Principal Report by Ms.Dawn Cornutt. Attachments: ( 1 ) BJH Board Report- Dec 25 12/1/2025 at 5:20 PM6.C.3: High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis. Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS Board Report Dec 2025 12/1/2025 at 5:21 PM6.C.4: Athletic Director Reports by Coaches Bryan Gayoso and Nathan Riggan. Attachments: ( 2 ) Lady Cat Fall Sports update Dec 25 12/1/2025 at 2:58 PM Boys Athletics Board Report - Dec 25 12/1/2025 at 3:05 PM7: Items for Action/Discussion7.A: Consider action to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, November 10, 2025. Attachments: ( 1 ) 11-10-2025 BISD Board Meeting Minutes 11/29/2025 at 1:06 PM7.B: Discussion and possible action to approve authorizing the superintendent to finalize a 3-year contract with CTWP to lease copy machines using a purchasing coop and to approve the budget amendment to the 2025-26 Operating Budget associated with the agreement. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendment - Copy Machine Lease 11/29/2025 at 1:11 PM7.C: Discussion and possible action to approve additional revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan to include additional exemptions from the recent legislative session.7.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the changes made to the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Ballinger and Mr, Edward Studer fo the BISD Retention Pond. Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Retention Pond revised and signed 11-2025 11/29/2025 at 1:27 PM7.E: Discussion and possible action to grant the superintendent final hiring authority until the next regularly scheduled meeting to fill a vacant teaching position.8: Executive Session8.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 employee.8.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent8.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security8.E: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.129 and 551.071, seek advice from legal counsel regarding pending litigation.9: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.10: Official Adjournment2025-11-10 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board - Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: Items for Information/Reports6.A: Superintendent's Report6.A.1: The next Regular School Board meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2025.6.A.2: Required Annual EISO Board Member Training. We need to select a date: February 17th, Tuesday, Bangs ISD February 19th, Thursday, Junction ISD February 25th, Wednesday, ESC Region 156.A.3: Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) ENROLLMENT 2025.2026 11/1/2025 at 10:52 AM BISD ADA 2025.2026 11/4/2025 at 2:38 PM6.A.4: October Supplemental Pay Attachments: ( 1 ) Supplemental Pay Oct 25 11/3/2025 at 3:08 PM6.A.5: Other District Information6.A.5.a: Preliminary Food Service Audit results have been received. We will receive the final results in the next 30 days.6.A.5.b: TDA Food Service Equipment Grant6.B: Program Director's Report6.B.1: Operating Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25-26 Monthly Board Report Oct 25 11/3/2025 at 3:09 PM6.B.2: Tax Collection Report6.B.3: October Check Register Attachments: ( 1 ) Check Register October 25 11/3/2025 at 3:11 PM6.B.4: Program Director Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Program Director Updates (11_25) 11/3/2025 at 3:12 PM6.C: Elementary Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BES Board Report - November 25 11/1/2025 at 10:59 AM6.D: Junior High Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BJH Board Report November 2025 11/1/2025 at 10:59 AM6.E: High School Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS Board Report November 2025 11/1/2025 at 11:00 AM6.F: Athletic Directors Reports Attachments: ( 2 ) Boys Athletics Board Report Nov 25 11/4/2025 at 2:40 PM Lady Cat Fall Sports Report Nov 25 11/4/2025 at 2:40 PM7: Items for Action/Discussion7.A: Administration of the Statement of Officer Attachments: ( 1 ) Statement of Officer 11/3/2025 at 4:37 PM7.B: Administration of the "Oath of Office" Attachments: ( 1 ) OATH OF OFFICE 11/8/2024 at 2:07 PM7.C: Consider action to approve the reorganization of the Ballinger Independent School District Board of Trustees. Attachments: ( 2 ) 24 - 25 BOARD MEMBERS 11/8/2024 at 9:59 AM 2025-2026 Ballinger ISD School Board Members 11/4/2025 at 2:45 PM7.D: Consider action to approve the reorganization of the Ballinger ISD Standing Committees as presented by the President of the Board. Attachments: ( 2 ) 2024-2025 BOARD COMMITTEES 11/4/2025 at 2:51 PM 2025-2026 BOARD COMMITTEES 11/4/2025 at 2:53 PM7.E: Consider action to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the purchase of student and staff laptops and licensing exceeding $25,000 but under $90,000 through a purchasing cooperative using funding from the Technology Budget Attachments: ( 1 ) Quote - Laptops over $25K 11/4/2025 at 3:11 PM7.F: Consider action to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the purchase of network switches exceeding $25,000 but under $35,000 through a purchasing cooperative using funding from the Technology Budget.7.G: Consider action to approve Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Attachments: ( 1 ) 10-08-2025 Regular Board Meeting Mintues 11/3/2025 at 4:33 PM7.H: Consider action to approve an Amendment to the 25-26 Operating Budget for the purchase of the small white activity bus that was approved at the October 8, 2025 Board Meeting. Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendment - Activity Bus 11/3/2025 at 3:21 PM7.I: Consider action to grant the superintendent purchasing authority for a new small activity bus exceeding $25,000 but under $140,000 through a purchasing cooperative contingent on the insurance company determines the bus involved in the accident is totaled. The funding to cover the difference between insurance reimbursement and purchase amount is to come out of the designated fund balance for vehic7.J: Consider action to grant the superintendent the authority to approve the purchase of a tractor for the maintenance/grounds department exceeding $25,000 but under $35,000 through a purchasing cooperative using funding from the Operating Budget. Attachments: ( 2 ) MyKubotaQuote_L2502DT 11/4/2025 at 3:22 PM MyKubotaQuote_L2502HST 11/4/2025 at 3:22 PM7.K: Consider action to approve the documents and training to be used for the 2025-26 Superintendent Evaluation.7.L: Consider action to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with The City of Ballinger and Mr. Ed Studer for the Water Retention Pond used for watering BISD athletic fields.7.M: Consider action to approve revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan that were presented at the October 8, 2025 School Board Meeting. Attachments: ( 1 ) District of Innovation Plan 2022-27-Revised Oct 2025 11/4/2025 at 3:18 PM7.N: Consider action to approve Local Policy Update 126. Attachments: ( 1 ) 126_UpdatePacket 11/3/2025 at 3:47 PM7.O: Consider action to approve the 2025 Tax Roll as requested by the County Tax Assessor Collector. Attachments: ( 1 ) Tax Roll Approval 11/3/2025 at 3:48 PM7.P: Consider action to cast votes and approve the 2026-27 Runnels Central Appraisal District Ballot. Attachments: ( 1 ) RCAD Official Ballot 2026-27 11/4/2025 at 3:20 PM7.Q: Consider action to approve the BISD Behavioral Threat Assessment Team as presented. Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Threat Assessment Team 11/4/2025 at 3:45 PM8: Executive Session: The Ballinger ISD Board of Trustees may go into Executive Session as authorized by Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.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 employee.8.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security8.D: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent9: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.10: Official Adjournment2025-10-08 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board- Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: Items for Information/Reports6.A: Superintendent's Report6.A.1: Our next Regular School Board meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025 at 5:30pm. The two unopposed single member district candidates from the November 4th Election will be sworn in during this meeting.6.A.2: Attendance/Enrollment Report Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD ADA 2025.2026 10/1/2025 at 10:42 AM ENROLLMENT 2025.2026 10/1/2025 at 10:42 AM6.A.3: Investment Report6.A.4: September Supplemental Pay Report6.A.5: Other District Information and Events6.A.5.a: 2025-26 Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex have been submitted6.A.5.b: Notice of Board Member Training Hours Attachments: ( 1 ) School Board Member Training Hours.xlsx - 2025 10/2/2025 at 11:53 AM6.A.5.c: Information on the 2021Taxable Value Audit Attachments: ( 1 ) 200-901-200 Ballinger ISD 2021 Summary Worksheet #2 (1) 10/1/2025 at 12:02 PM6.A.5.d: Report on Board Transportation Committee Meeting Attachments: ( 1 ) Board Transportation Committee Meeting 9-29-2025 (2) 10/1/2025 at 12:07 PM6.A.5.e: 2023 BISD Campus School Report Cards Attachments: ( 3 ) 2023 School_Report_Card BES 10/1/2025 at 1:21 PM 2023 School_Report_Card_BHS 10/1/2025 at 1:21 PM 2023 School_Report_Card_BJH 10/1/2025 at 1:21 PM6.A.5.f: Notice of Voting Entitlement for Runnels County Appraisal District Board of Directors Attachments: ( 1 ) RCAD VOTING ENTITLEMENTS 10/1/2025 at 1:26 PM6.B: Program Director Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson6.B.1: Tax Collection Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Runnels Co Tax Distribuion 09-25 10/2/2025 at 10:45 AM6.B.2: Budget Report Attachments: ( 1 ) 25-26 October Monthly Board Report 10/2/2025 at 10:50 AM6.B.3: September Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) September Check Register 10/2/2025 at 1:32 PM6.B.4: Curriculum and Instruction Monthly Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Program Director Updates (10_25) 10/1/2025 at 5:52 PM6.B.4.a: Annual ESL Program Evaluation Attachments: ( 1 ) ESL Program Annual Program Evaluation Report_ October 2025 10/1/2025 at 5:52 PM6.C: District Administrator Reports6.C.1: Elementary Principal Report by Ms. Darcy Cauley Attachments: ( 1 ) BES Board Report - October 10/2/2025 at 9:58 AM6.C.2: Junior High Principal Report by Ms. Dawn Cornutt Attachments: ( 1 ) Junior High Board Report- October 10/2/2025 at 8:38 AM6.C.3: High School Principal Report by Ms. Leslie Griffis Attachments: ( 2 ) BHS October 2025 Board Report 9/30/2025 at 2:07 PM BHS Student Letter 9/30/2025 at 2:07 PM6.C.4: Athletic Director Report by Coach Bryan Gayoso and Coach Nathan Riggan Attachments: ( 2 ) Lady Cat Fall Sports October Report 10/2/2025 at 2:17 PM Board Report Boys Athletics 10/2/2025 at 2:48 PM7: Items for Action/Discussion7.A: Consider action to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held on September 8, 2025. Attachments: ( 1 ) 9-8-2025 BISD Board Meeting Minutes 9/30/2025 at 2:00 PM7.B: Consider action to approve the use of operating funds up to $150,000 and to authorize the superintendent to finalize the purchase of a school bus through a purchasing cooperative.7.C: Consider action to sell two buses through an auction process and authorize the superintendent to enter into the auction agreement and make decisions on the final sale.7.D: Consider action to approve the 2025-26 Superintendent Advisory Committee. Attachments: ( 1 ) Superintendent Advisory Committee (1) 10/3/2025 at 11:34 AM7.E: Consider action to approve revisions to the BISD District of Innovation Plan.7.F: Consider action to approve revisions to the BISD Wellness Plan8: Executive Session8.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 employee.8.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent8.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding matters of school safety and security9: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.10: Official Adjournment2025-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from BALLINGER ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order2: Roll Call/Establish a Quorum3: Invocation4: Pledge of Allegiances to the US Flag and the Texas Flag5: Public Forum/Comments to Board - (Invitation to address the Board. Time Allocation to be specified by the Board President)6: Recognize Strong Foundation Planning Committee on their work to develop an instructional framework for math for BISD. Attachments: ( 1 ) Ballinger ISD Math Framework 9/2/2025 at 2:02 PM7: Items for Information/Reports7.A: Superintendent's Report7.A.1: Our next Regular School Board Meeting is scheduled to be held on October 13th at 5:30pm. October 13th is Columbus Day and we do not have school for students or staff. Optional Dates: October 6th, or another weekday during the weeks of the 6th or 13th. I will be at the ESC Region 15 Superintendent Conference on October 20-22.7.A.2: Transportation Board Committee Meeting - Schedule a meeting date. Members include Mr. Scott King, Mr. Jason Strube and Mr. Manuel Galvan.7.A.3: Enrollment/Attendance Report Attachments: ( 2 ) BISD ADA 2025.2026 9/2/2025 at 9:04 AM ENROLLMENT 2025.2026 9/2/2025 at 9:04 AM7.A.4: August Supplemental Pay Report7.A.5: Other District Information and Activities:7.A.5.a: 89th Legislative Sessions Updates Attachments: ( 3 ) hb2-highlights-one-pager-june-26-2025-1 9/1/2025 at 1:07 PM house-bill-2-implementation-new-teacher-certification-requirements-for-foundation-curriculum-incentive-for-uncertified-teachers 9/1/2025 at 1:07 PM taa-2025-07-31-legislative-updates-related-to-district-of-innovation-prohibitions 9/1/2025 at 1:07 PM7.A.5.b: 2025-26 Student Transfers Attachments: ( 1 ) Transfer Students 2025.2026 9/1/2025 at 1:13 PM7.A.5.c: Janna Halfmann Restitution Update Attachments: ( 1 ) J HALFMANN RESTITUTION 9/1/2025 at 1:40 PM7.A.5.d: 2024 and 2025 A -F Accountability Reports7.B: Program Director Reports by Dr. Sarah Atkinson7.B.1: Business Office Reports7.B.1.a: Tax Collection Report7.B.1.b: August Check Register Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Check Register August 25 9/1/2025 at 1:05 PM7.B.2: Curriculum & Instruction Reports Attachments: ( 1 ) BISD Program Director Updates (09_25) (1) 9/2/2025 at 2:02 PM7.C: Elementary Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BES Board Report Sept 25 9/1/2025 at 1:08 PM7.D: Junior High Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BJH Board Report- Sept 25 9/2/2025 at 8:53 AM7.E: High School Principal Report Attachments: ( 1 ) BHS Board Report Sept 25 9/1/2025 at 2:13 PM7.F: Boys and Girls Athletic Director Reports Attachments: ( 2 ) Boys Athletics Board Report - Sept 25 9/1/2025 at 1:08 PM Lady Cat Fall Sports update - Sept 25 9/1/2025 at 1:08 PM8: Items for Action/Discussion8.A: Consider action to approve the minutes from a Regular Meeting on August 11, 2025 and a Called Meeting on August 25, 2025.8.B: Consider action to certify that Single Member Districts 2 and 7 school board member candidates are unopposed in the upcoming School Board Election to be held on November 4, 2025.8.C: Consider action to cancel the BISD School Board Election on November 4, 2025, due to candidates running unopposed.8.D: Consider action to revise the 2025-26 school calendar taking December 3, 2025 as a student holiday/staff workday due to BISD hosting Elementary and Junior High Academic UIL. Attachments: ( 1 ) Updated 25-26 District Calendar 9/1/2025 at 2:20 PM8.E: Consider action to approve the 25-26 Bank Reconciliation Contract with Carolyn Carson. Attachments: ( 1 ) Bank Reconciliation Contract - C Carson 9/1/2025 at 1:26 PM8.F: Consider action to approve Board Policy EFB (Local). The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the District provides a wide range of library materials for students and faculty that support student achievement and present varying levels of difficulty, diversity of appeal, and a variety of points of view. This policy also provides standards for collection development and the selection and evaluat8.G: SB 12: Parental Consent - Physical & Mental Health Services Attachments: ( 1 ) SB 12 Resolution - Student Health 9/1/2025 at 1:28 PM8.H: Consider action to approve the 2025-26 Elementary and Secondary Campus Improvement Plans. Attachments: ( 1 ) Secondary Campus Improvement Plan 2025-2026 9/2/2025 at 2:29 PM9: Executive Session9.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.9.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 employee.9.C: Ratify the resignations of employees that have been received by the Superintendent9.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, deliberation and possible action regarding matters of school safety and security10: Return to open meeting and take any action deemed necessary upon discussion in the closed meeting.11: Official Adjounment2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
BALLINGER ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts