2022 Board Summaries 

The BISD Board of Trustees was recognized for its leadership and commitment to the students of the District. 

Officer Carl Cage, Haltom High School’s School Resource Officer (SRO), was recognized for being named Haltom City’s 2021 Officer of the Year. 

BISD’s Purchasing Department was recognized for receiving the 2022 Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). Only 58 of more than 1,110 districts met the stringent criteria to qualify for this year’s award. 

Approved the donation from: 

• Association for Learning Environments to Smithfield Middle School. 

 Approved the Order of Trustee Election for Saturday, May 7 to fill Places 6 and 7 (currently held by Ralph Kunkel and Kris Drees respectively). 

 Approved revisions to Board Policy FC (LOCAL) Student Attendance Areas. This change adds Cheney Hills Elementary and identifies appropriate feeder patterns for the District. 

 Approved the trademark agreement with the Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, LLC. 

 Approved the resolution regarding wage payments for staff during spring 2022 emergency school closings. 

 Approved extending the COVID-19 Relief Leave to June 30, 2022. 

 Approved the Section 179D Allocations to VLK Architects. 

 Approved the negotiated settlement agreement regarding EEOC claim. 

 Approved budget amendments. 

View January 27 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Approved the bids/purchases for: 

• Modular building complex for the Academy at C.F. Thomas from Gliden Industries, LLC; 
• Needlepoint bipolar ionization equipment from Facility Response Group (FRG Holdings, LLC); and 
• Technology supplies, equipment, and services from multiple vendors. 

Approved the contracts with: (Funds come from Bond 2018 funds) 

• Infinity Contractors, Ltd. for auditorium and gym HVAC replacements at North Oaks Middle School; and 
• Garrett Demolition, Inc. for the demolition of Major Cheney Elementary. 

Approved the final payments to: 

• Ratcliff Constructors for the construction of Cheney Hills Elementary School, Smithfield Elementary School and upgrades at the three high school fine arts auditoriums; 
• Ragle, Inc. for the construction of the pedestrian bridge and parking lot at the Cheney Hills Elementary site; and 
• Air Balancing Company, Inc. for HVAC and lighting testing, balancing, and commissioning services for the BISD Plaza renovations and 2018 Bond projects. 

Thursday, February 24, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.  

Approved the 2022–23 calendar. > Link to approved calendar  

Approved the addition of Board Policy EHB (LOCAL) Curriculum Design: Special Programs and EHBAA (LOCAL) Special Education: Identification, Evaluation and Eligibility. These policies are related to the District’s ongoing training for teachers with students with dyslexia and ensure that a student transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention has an IEP developed and implemented by the child’s third birthday.  

Approve the renewed interlocal agreement with Tarrant County College District and the city of North Richland Hills regarding BISD’s Fire Academy. 

Approved budget amendments. 

A public hearing was conducted for the District 2020–21 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). 

View February 24 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Approved the land purchase from Friendly Lane Baptist Church. 

Thursday, March 24, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.  

The 2022 Texas All-State Musicians were recognized. They are: Elizabeth Gardner, Brady Goar, Matthew Leeper, Zachary McClung, Sebastian Sohn, Hannah Drees, Leora Otteson and Makenna Pollock. 

Winter sports coaches and teams from Birdville, Haltom and Richland high schools were recognized for their successful 2022 seasons. They are: 

• Richland High Swimmers (Head Coach David Helton) 
  • Boys 200 Medley Relay (Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifiers): 
    • Zach Gonzalez 
    • Jason Goodsell 
    • Lukas Huski 
    • Riley Prail 
    • Gavin Martinez 
    • Sloane Tolbert
  • Boys 200 Individual Medley (Regional Champion, State Qualifier) – Zach Gonzalez
  • Boys 100 Breaststroke (Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifier) – Zach Gonzalez 

• Birdville High Wrestlers (Head Coach Albert Lujan)
  • District Champion, Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifier – Nick Holloway
  • Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifier – Jeremy Joice
  • District Champion, Regional Qualifier – Livier Dubon 

• Haltom High Wrestlers (Assistant Coach Michael Long)
  • District Champion, Regional Champion, State Silver Medalist – Hailey Tucker
  • District Champion, Regional Semi-Finalist, State Qualifier – Ryder Clark 

• Richland High Wrestler (Head Coach Kerry Barrett)
  • District Semi-Finalist, Regional Semi-Finalist, State Qualifier – Isaiah Adams
    
    

• Richland High Girls Basketball (Head Coach Shelley Davis) 
  • Bi-District Playoffs 

• Birdville High Boys Basketball (Head Coach Jeff Fitch)
  • District Champions, Bi-District Champions, Area Playoffs 

• Haltom High Boys Basketball (Head Coach Tyler Hatch)
  • Bi-District Playoffs 

• Richland High Boys Basketball (not pictured) (Head Coach Danny Henderson)
  • Bi-District Champions, Area Champions, Regional Quarter-Finalists 

Approved the Texas Association of School Boards’ Policy Update 118. Update 118 reflects changes in the law based upon recent administrative law and court decisions. Revisions were made to policies:  

• CFD (LOCAL) Accounting: Activity Funds Management [replace] 
• CQB (LOCAL) Technology Resources: Cybersecurity [replace] 
• DFE (LOCAL) Termination of Employment: Resignation [replace, includes recommended revisions by BISD] 
• DP (LOCAL) Personnel Positions [replace] 
• EHAA (LOCAL) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (All Levels) [add] 
• EHBC (LOCAL) Special Programs: Compensatory/Accelerated Services [replace] 
• EIE (LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion [replace, includes recommended revisions by BISD] 
• FDE (LOCAL) Admissions: School Safety Transfers [replace] 
• FEA (LOCAL) Attendance: Compulsory Attendance [replace] 
• FFG (LOCAL) Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect [replace] 
• FL (LOCAL) Student Records [replace, includes recommended revisions by BISD]
• Approved the revision of Board Policy EHBE (LOCAL) Special Programs: Bilingual Education/ESL. This revises the term from “limited English proficient” to “emergent bilingual” and includes a definition of the new term. 

Approve the resolution to convene the District’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to recommend curriculum materials. 

Approved the Birdville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) Shared Services Arrangement Agreement. 

Approved budget amendments. 

View March 24 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Approved the bid/purchase for:  

• Prekindergarten, fourth- and fifth-grade furniture for the Academy at C.F. Thomas from Indeco Sales, Inc.; 
• Nursing supplies and equipment from multiple vendors; and 
• Athletic supplies, equipment and uniforms from multiple vendors. 

 Approved the contracts with: 

• Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. to perform the District’s annual audit; 
• Tarrant County Election Administration for the May 7, 2022 joint election; 
• Howe/Wood & Company for District real estate; and
• MSB Consulting Group for Medicaid billing and consultation services.  

Approved the contract for the purchase of the property at 4051 Denton Hwy. in Haltom City. 

 Approved the final payment to: (Funds come from Bond 2018 funds) 

• AP Gulf States, Inc. for the construction of Haltom and Richland middle schools.

Thursday, April 28, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

The 2022 Texas All-State Musicians were recognized. They are: Elizabeth Gardner, Brady Goar, Matthew Leeper, Zachary McClung, Sebastian Sohn, Hannah Drees, Leora Otteson and Makenna Pollock. 

Winter sports coaches and teams from Birdville, Haltom and Richland high schools were recognized for their successful 2022 seasons. They are: 

• Richland High Swimmers (Head Coach David Helton) 
  • Boys 200 Medley Relay (Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifiers): 
    • Zach Gonzalez 
    • Jason Goodsell 
    • Lukas Huski 
    • Riley Prail 
    • Gavin Martinez 
    • Sloane Tolbert
  • Boys 200 Individual Medley (Regional Champion, State Qualifier) – Zach Gonzalez
  • Boys 100 Breaststroke (Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifier) – Zach Gonzalez 

• Birdville High Wrestlers (Head Coach Albert Lujan)
  • District Champion, Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifier – Nick Holloway
  • Regional Silver Medalist, State Qualifier – Jeremy Joice
  • District Champion, Regional Qualifier – Livier Dubon 

• Haltom High Wrestlers (Assistant Coach Michael Long)
  • District Champion, Regional Champion, State Silver Medalist – Hailey Tucker
  • District Champion, Regional Semi-Finalist, State Qualifier – Ryder Clark 

• Richland High Wrestler (Head Coach Kerry Barrett)
  • District Semi-Finalist, Regional Semi-Finalist, State Qualifier – Isaiah Adams
    
    

• Richland High Girls Basketball (Head Coach Shelley Davis) 
  • Bi-District Playoffs 

• Birdville High Boys Basketball (Head Coach Jeff Fitch)
  • District Champions, Bi-District Champions, Area Playoffs 

• Haltom High Boys Basketball (Head Coach Tyler Hatch)
  • Bi-District Playoffs 

• Richland High Boys Basketball (not pictured) (Head Coach Danny Henderson)
  • Bi-District Champions, Area Champions, Regional Quarter-Finalists 

Approved the Texas Association of School Boards’ Policy Update 118. Update 118 reflects changes in the law based upon recent administrative law and court decisions. Revisions were made to policies:  

• CFD (LOCAL) Accounting: Activity Funds Management [replace] 
• CQB (LOCAL) Technology Resources: Cybersecurity [replace] 
• DFE (LOCAL) Termination of Employment: Resignation [replace, includes recommended revisions by BISD] 
• DP (LOCAL) Personnel Positions [replace] 
• EHAA (LOCAL) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (All Levels) [add] 
• EHBC (LOCAL) Special Programs: Compensatory/Accelerated Services [replace] 
• EIE (LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion [replace, includes recommended revisions by BISD] 
• FDE (LOCAL) Admissions: School Safety Transfers [replace] 
• FEA (LOCAL) Attendance: Compulsory Attendance [replace] 
• FFG (LOCAL) Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect [replace] 
• FL (LOCAL) Student Records [replace, includes recommended revisions by BISD]
• Approved the revision of Board Policy EHBE (LOCAL) Special Programs: Bilingual Education/ESL. This revises the term from “limited English proficient” to “emergent bilingual” and includes a definition of the new term. 

Approve the resolution to convene the District’s School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to recommend curriculum materials. 

Approved the Birdville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) Shared Services Arrangement Agreement. 

Approved budget amendments. 

View March 24 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Approved the bid/purchase for:  

• Prekindergarten, fourth- and fifth-grade furniture for the Academy at C.F. Thomas from Indeco Sales, Inc.; 
• Nursing supplies and equipment from multiple vendors; and 
• Athletic supplies, equipment and uniforms from multiple vendors. 

 Approved the contracts with: 

• Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. to perform the District’s annual audit; 
• Tarrant County Election Administration for the May 7, 2022 joint election; 
• Howe/Wood & Company for District real estate; and
• MSB Consulting Group for Medicaid billing and consultation services.  

Approved the contract for the purchase of the property at 4051 Denton Hwy. in Haltom City. 

 Approved the final payment to: (Funds come from Bond 2018 funds) 

• AP Gulf States, Inc. for the construction of Haltom and Richland middle schools.

Thursday, April 28, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

Top-ranking students at Birdville, Haltom and Richland high schools for the Class of 2022 were recognized. Scholars include: Lauren Aswad, valedictorian, BHS; Vi Bui, valedictorian, HHS; Casey Biggs, valedictorian, RHS; Gibson Wolk, salutatorian, BHS; Elaine Zhu, salutatorian, HHS; and Sloane Tolbert, salutatorian, RHS.  

Jacob C. Cohen, Birdville High School senior, was recognized as a National Merit Finalist. 

Six seniors were recognized as commended scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program. They are: Barrett Clark, Birdville High School; Hailey Tucker and Hannah Walker, Haltom High School; and Jakob Harrigan, Sloane Tolbert and Casey Biggs, Richland High School. 

Three juniors were recognized as National Hispanic Scholars. They are: Kathleen Paz, Roman Rodriguez and Mia Sorola, Richland High School. 

Adriana Fackender, Richland High School junior, was recognized as a National African American Scholar. 

Administered the oath of office to Place 6 Trustee Ralph Kunkel and Place 7 Trustee Kris Drees. 

Elected the 2022–23 officers for the Board of Trustees. They are: Kelvin Dilks, president; Richard Davis, vice president; and Kris Drees, secretary. 

Approved the revised Local District Innovation Plan (DOI) for school years 2022–27 as presented. 

Approved the expedited and general waivers. 

Approved modifying the 2021–22 Instructional Calendar due to missed COVID-19 and inclement weather days. 

Approved the waiver request for missed instructional days at Hardeman Elementary due to storm damage. 

Approved the dual credit memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Texas Woman’s University. 

Approved naming the track and field complex at Richland High School the Hamm-Hudson Track & Field Complex. Coach Hugh Hamm and Coach Kathy Hudson had more than 50 years of service to the track and field program at Richland High School. 

Approved Missy Glenn, executive director of business and federal programs, and Katie Bowman, associate superintendent for finance, as the authorized contracting executives between the District and Frost Bank. 

Approved Missy Glenn, executive director of business and federal programs, as an authorized BISD representative with First Public Lone Star Investment Pool. 

Approved the resolution authorizing Missy Glenn, Donna Wade and Katie Bowman as the District’s representatives with TexPool. 

Approved budget amendments. 

View May 26 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Approved the bus purchase from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc. 

Approved the renewal contracts with Property Casualty Alliance of Texas for liability, auto and property insurance. 

Approved the renewal contract with Workers’ Compensation Solutions for workers’ compensation insurance. 

Approved the selection of IN2 Architecture for the design of the Denton Highway property.  

Approved the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for minor asphaltic patching of potholes at various District locations. 

Approved the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphaltic overlay at the newly purchased parking lot on Friendly Lane in Haltom City. 

Approved the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for repairs to potholes and seal coating of the asphalt parking lot at the BISD Plaza. 

Thursday, June 23, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

THE BOARD MET IN SPECIAL SESSION on May 17 and took the following actions: 

Canvassed the votes of the May 7, 2022 trustee election.  

Approved the resolution in support and recognition of BISD outstanding teachers and staff. > View Board Resolution 

Approved the settlement with 308 Construction, LLC. 

PERSONNEL 

View May 17 Personnel Report (opens in new window)

Four BISD Special Olympians and two Unified Partner Olympians were recognized for their efforts at the state Special Olympics Track Meet in San Antonio. They were: Nick Hidrogo, Ivan Dunlap, Shakeb Syed, Alan Marquez, Andy Marquez and Elia Cockerham. 

Approved the donations from: 

• Multiple donors to BISD’s teacher of the year event;  
• Mr. and Mrs. David E. Smith to Smith Elementary; and  
• LDI International to Francisco Elementary. 

Approved the action regarding District security system, security infrastructure, and/or security personnel. 

Approved the 2022–23 Student Code of Conduct and Extracurricular Honor Code. 

Approved the 2021–22 General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Child Nutrition Fund Revised Budgets.  

Approved the 2022–23 Accelerated Instruction Budget. 

Approved the 2022–23 General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Child Nutrition Fund Budgets. 

Approved the Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) 54 fund balance policies. 

Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP). 

Approved the waiver application for submission to TEA for the low attendance and missed instructional days. 

Approved the resolution for self-certification of increased micro-purchase threshold. 

Approved the associate superintendent of finance and auxiliary services or similarly titled District position to calculate the District tax rate and provide the required information for the appraisal district website. 

Approved the action regarding pending litigation Texas Education Agency Docket No. 231-SE-0422. 

Approved budget amendments. 

A public hearing was conducted on the 2022–23 budget and tax rate. 

A public hearing was conducted on the State Compensatory Education. 

View June 23 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Approved the bid/purchase for: 

• Large equipment for Child Nutrition Services from Pasco Brokerage, Inc; 
• Serving line replacement at North Ridge Elementary from Mission Restaurant Supply;
• Shelving replacement for Child Nutrition Services from Ace Mart Restaurant Supply;
• Child Nutrition Services supplies from multiple vendors; and 
• Cafeteria furniture replacement at Haltom High School from Indeco Sales and School Specialty, Inc. 

 Approved the contracts for: 

• Contracted services and Master Interlocal Agreement for 2022–23 from Education Service Center (ESC) Region 11; 
• Tax collection for the 2022–24 tax years from Tarrant County Tax Office; and  
• STAR 360 Universal Screener renewal from Renaissance Learning. 

 Approved the final payment to: 

• Nouveau Technology Services, L.P. for the site improvement package at Watauga Elementary and North Oaks Middle schools. 

Thursday, July 28, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

Robert Breneman, Angie Akmakjian, Jessica Bruda, Dave Nielsen, Bill Bracken, and Phil Beckman with the Mid-Cities Pacesetters Rotary Club were recognized for their donation of dictionaries to third-grade students and teachers at each elementary school in BISD.

Approved revisions to Board Policy DEC (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences. This change expands the District’s Sick Leave Bank. 

Approved revisions to Board Policy DC (LOCAL) Employment Practices. This change delegates final authority to the superintendent to employ contractual personnel in positions below the level of principal from May 1 to August 31 each year. The Board retains final authority over the employment of all contractual personnel at the level of principal and above. 

Approved the revised District Innovation Plan (DOI) for school years 2022–27. 

Approved the 2022–23 budget amendment for 2021–22 incomplete projects. 

Approved Board Secretary Kris Drees as an official voting delegate and Trustee Ralph Kunkel as an alternate delegate to the 2022 TASB Delegate Assembly.

Endorsed Julie Cole (Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD) and Steven Newcom (Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD) for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) board of directors, Region 11, Positions A and D. 

Approved moving the September 22 Board meeting to Thursday, September 15 due to the Texas Association of School Boards meeting beginning the next morning in San Antonio. 

Approved the Interlocal Agreement with Haltom City for a Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon System on Carson Street in front of the Shannon Learning Center. 

Approved the 2022–23 T-TESS appraisal calendar. 

Approved the 2022–23 T-PESS appraisal calendar. 

Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the TCU College Advising Corps. 

View July 28 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Approved the bid/purchase for: 

• Pest control services from Massey Services, Inc.; 
• Large equipment for Child Nutrition Services from Kommercial Kitchens; and 
• A band trailer for Birdville High from Kentucky Trailer. 

Approved the contracts for: 

• PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT from College Board (Renewal); 
• Annual Microsoft licensing agreement from SHI Government Solutions; and 
• MUNIS annual maintenance and support from Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Renewal). 

 Approved the final payments to: (Funds come from Bond 2018 funds) 

• John Cook & Associates, Inc. for HVAC renovations at Watauga Middle School; and 
• Air Balancing Company, Inc. for testing, adjusting, and balancing services for Watauga Middle and Hardeman Elementary HVAC replacements. 

Thursday, August 25, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

THE BOARD MET IN SPECIAL SESSION on July 14 and took the following action: 

PERSONNEL 

View July 14 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

View Aug. 25 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Thursday, September 15, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

View Sept. 15 Personnel Report (opens in a new window). 

Thursday, October 27, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

Conducted a hearing for the 2021–22 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. BISD received the highest rating available, Superior Achievement. 

Thursday, November 17, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

Compass Church, was recognized as an active business partner with Foster Village Elementary. The church provides weekend food bags that serve over 200 students each week. 

Quinn Dixon and Paul Roswell, Birdville High School students, were recognized for qualifying for the 2022 Cross Country UIL Regional and State meets. Eddie Brown is the cross country coach for Birdville High.

Thursday, December 8, 2022, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

Sadie Wells, Smithfield Middle School eighth grader, was recognized as BISD’s 2022 Holiday Card Contest first-place winner; Madison Miller, North Richland Middle School sixth grader, was recognized as the second-place winner; Isabella “Bella” Jennings, Smithfield Middle School eighth grader, was recognized as the third-place winner; and Karyme Guzman, Haltom Middle School eighth grader, was recognized as the honorable mention winner. 

Thursday, January 26, 2023, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom. 

Richland High School Royal Heirs presented their Holiday Show to the Board of Trustees.