2024 Board Summaries
ARCHIVE NOTE: Although most meetings are followed with a Board Summary Report, not every, meeting of the BISD School Board results in a published Summary Report. These reports are not to be confused with the official minutes of the BISD School Board meetings, which are maintained by the Superintendent's Office. For copies of official School Board Meeting Minutes, contact the Superintendent's Office at 817-547-5700.
- January 25, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 7
- February 22, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 8
- March 28, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 9
- April 25, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 10
- May 23, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 11
- June 27, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 12
- July 25, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 13
- August 22, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 2
- September 24, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 3
- October 24, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 4
- November 21, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 5
- December 19, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 6
January 25, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 7
January 25, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 7
Recognitions
The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees was recognized for its leadership and commitment to the students of the District.
Bobby Amador was recognized for his longtime volunteer service to the high school marching bands as a key driver of the 18-wheeler that hauls the band’s equipment.
BISD’s Finance Department, led by Dr. Missy Glenn, was recognized for receiving the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Pathway to Meritorious Budget Award.
Summary of Actions
Approved donations from:
- Birdville United Band Booster to Smithfield Middle School; and a
- Personal donation to BCTAL Auto Tech.
Approved the Order of Trustees Election for Saturday, May 4 to fill Places 3, 4 and 5 (currently held by Brenda Sanders-Wise, Matthew Womble and Richard Davis respectively).
Approved new course offerings for the 2024–25 school year.
Approved the resolution regarding Senate Bill 763. Trustees affirmed the current practice of a District campus permitting any community members who meet requirements, including chaplains, to volunteer to provide support, services, and programs for students in accordance with the district’s existing policy and declines to expand the District’s current support, services, or programs under Chapter 23 of the Texas Education Code.
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the purchase of:
- Custodial and industrial paper supplies from multiple vendors;
- Child Nutrition paper and cleaning products from multiple vendors; and
- Fine Arts supplies, equipment and uniforms from multiple vendors.
Approved the contracts for: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- Electrical projects at Foster Village Elementary from Morgan Electric, Inc.; and
- Press boxes at all high school football, baseball and softball fields from Freedom Construction.
Authorized the superintendent to analyze and award the Birdville High School courtyard project bids and execute all contracts in order to maintain the project schedule. (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
Approved the contract for:
- Playground replacements at North Ridge, Spicer, Thomas and Watauga elementary schools with Lea Park & Play, Inc.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, February 22, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
Special Session
THE BOARD MET IN SPECIAL SESSION on January 9 and took the following action:
Approved the amendment to the School Resource Officer (SRO) Shared Services Agreement with the City of Richland Hills.
February 22, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 8
February 22, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 8
Recognitions
The 2024 Texas All-State Musicians were recognized. They are: Joshua Craig, Lian Duncan, Elizabeth Gardner, Ella Kinney, Dawson Linch, Julie Lynch, Finnegan Morgan, Ayden Pryhuber-Fant, Carter Topley, Lexi Aspaas, Jacob Becker, Grace Choate, Mack Covitz, Tony Deleon-Rodriguez, Kaden Gross, Emily Phillips, and Evie Trotter.
U.S. News & World Report Elementary School Principals
U.S. News & World Report Middle School Principals
Recognized Foster Village, Green Valley, Hardeman, North Ridge, Porter, Smith, Smithfield, Snow Heights, Spicer, Stowe, Thomas and Walker Creek elementary schools; and Haltom, North Ridge, Richland and Smithfield middle schools for being named in the U.S. News & World Report's 2023–24 Best Schools rankings. These schools have demonstrated exceptional educational quality, earning their place among the best U.S. elementary and middle schools at both the state and national levels. The distinction of being ranked among the Best Public Schools reflects the commitment to academic excellence in the education of all students of these high-achieving schools.
Summary of Actions
Approved donations from:
- Porter PTA to Porter Elementary; and
- Smithfield Methodist Church to Smithfield Elementary.
Approved the 2024–25 Instructional Calendar. > View 2024–25 calendar
Approved revisions to Board Policy FNCE (LOCAL) Student Conduct: Personal Telecommunications/Electronic Devices. This change requires all listen-in technology to be disabled while the device is on a campus and prohibits the transmission of audio and video images of other students.
Approved the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Proposed Policy Update 122. Update 122 reflects changes in the law based upon recent administrative law and court decisions. Revisions were made to policies:
- CQB (LOCAL) Technology Resources: Cybersecurity [replace]
- CSA (LOCAL) Facility Standards: Safety and Security [add]
- DC (LOCAL) Employment Practices [replace]
- EHB (LOCAL) Curriculum Design: Special Programs [replace]
- EHBC (LOCAL) Special Programs: Compensatory Services and Intensive Programs [delete]
- EHBCA (LOCAL) Compensatory Services and Intensive Programs: Accelerated Instruction [add]
- FEA (LOCAL) Attendance: Compulsory Attendance [replace]
- FFAC (LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services: Medical Treatment [replace]
- FFB (LOCAL) Student Welfare: Crisis Intervention [replace]
- FL (LOCAL) Student Records [replace]
Approved the resolution establishing non-business days in accordance with HB 3033 (88th Texas Legislature (2023)).
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the purchase of:
- Cafeteria furniture for multiple campuses to Indeco Sales, Inc.
Approved the purchase of: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- Furniture for Griggs High School and the Kunkel Specialized Learning Center from multiple vendors;
- Servers and SAN storage upgrades from Netsync Network Solutions; and
- Network equipment from Flair Data Systems.
Approved the contract for: (Funds come from Bond 2018 funds)
- A pavilion and canopy for the Cheney Hills Elementary bridge parking lot to Goldsmith Construction Company, Inc.
Approved the contracts for: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- HVAC replacement and upgrades at Holiday Heights and Watauga elementary schools and the Administration Building to Lee Lewis Construction;
- Electrical work at press boxes at Birdville, Haltom and Richland high schools to Morgan Electric, Inc.;
- Roofing projects for Spicer and Walker Creek elementary schools to ACI Roofing, Wall Panels & Sheet Metal;
- Roofing projects for Thomas and North Ridge elementary schools to CS Advantage USAA, Inc.; and
- Construction material inspection and testing services for the new Smith Elementary to GeoTex Engineering.
Authorized the superintendent to analyze and award the bid for renovations and additions to Haltom High School.
Approved the ratification of the Birdville High School courtyard renovations to Lee Lewis Construction.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, March 28, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
March 28, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 9
March 28, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 9
Recognitions
Birdville High School’s wrestlers were recognized for their accomplishments at the district, region and state levels.
- Triniti Casteel: District 5-5A Champion;
- Waleed Khairi: District 5-5A Champion, Regional Placer and State Alternate;
- Reese Bradford: District 5-5A Champion; and
- Boys Team: District 5-5A District Team Champions.
Haltom High School wrestlers were recognized for their accomplishments at the district, region and state levels.
- Carla Campos: Two-time 4-6A District Champion, Region 1-6A Champion and voted Most Outstanding Wrestler in the Region, and fifth place at UIL State Tournament; and
- Landon Godinez, District 4-6A Champion.
BISD students that were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation are:
National Merit Finalist
- Ayrina Lopez, Richland High School
National Merit Commended Scholars
- Daniel Beltran
- Elizabeth Gardner
- Julie Lynch
- Carter Topley
- Matias Fuentes
- Nicollette Hillman
- Jenny Nguyen
- Ryan Pang
Dr. Jennifer Perry, Executive Director of Instruction and Advanced Academics, and Sarah Upchurch, Assistant Director of Professional Learning, were recognized for winning the 2024 Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning Award. This recognition is a testament to their unwavering pursuit of professional learning excellence.
Summary of Actions
Approved donations from:
- Richland Area Band Boosters to BISD Fine Arts;
- Hellas Construction to BISD Athletics; and
- Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods to BISD Athletics.
Approved the request to delegate authority to the superintendent or designee to approve routine utility easements for construction projects.
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the contracts for:
- Energy management services from Cenergistic, LLC; and
- External auditor services from Weaver and Tidwell, LLP.
Approved the purchase of: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
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Ten additional school buses from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc.
Authorized the superintendent to analyze and award the bid for flooring at Birdville High School, Porter and Walker Creek elementary schools, and painting at Thomas, North Ridge, and Watauga elementary schools.
Approved the ratification of the Haltom High School renovations and additions to Lee Lewis Construction.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, April 25, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
THE BOARD MET IN SPECIAL SESSION on March 7 and took the following actions:
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS
Approved the order of cancellation of the 2024 Birdville ISD board of trustees general election. Trustees Brenda Sanders-Wise, Matthew Womble and Richard Davis were unopposed.
PERSONNEL
April 25, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 10
April 25, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 10
Recognitions
BISD’s Child Nutrition Department and Director Michelle Risenhoover were recognized for being awarded the USDA 2023 Gold Level-Turnip the Beet Award. This award reflects the District’s commitment to ensuring children in our community receive high quality and nutritious meals during the summer months.
The Birdville Council of PTAs 2023–24 President Shawna Barnes and Fifth Vice President Clothes Connection Karen Dixon were recognized for their outstanding leadership of the Birdville Council of PTAs and Clothes Connection.
Thirty-two students from Birdville, Haltom and Richland high schools were recognized for their artwork advancing to the Texas Association of Art Educators’ Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE). They are: Callum Aspaas, Raegan Beranek, Linh Khanh Bui, Maggie Bui, Kelly Burch, Alondra Carillo Martinez, Avah Carrasco, Joshua Daniel, Alyssa Dotson, Falisha Esmail, Amy Fuentes, Brianna Gilpin, Alexa Guzman Ascencio, Brooke Hampton, Lottie Hamre, Raelynn Hearne, Emmerson Hickey, Isabella Grace Jennings, Allan Kurderer, Sierra Lin, Lily Maples, Madison Mayo, Jabel Munoz Cruz, Louis Nguyen, Daisy Sandoval, Rachel Taylor, Cohen Topley, Phuong Anh Tran, Violet Treaster, Julie Naomi Trotter, Sadie Jane Wells and Ida Wepngong.
Summary of Actions
Approved donations from:
- HKS, Inc. to BISD Athletics
- Five Star Ford to Birdville ISD’s Library Services
Approved the K–12 science, social studies (Personal Finance Literacy), and Career and Technology Education (CTE) textbooks.
Approved local Board Policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking. This change impacts new assigned weights to semester grades; assigning new weighted numerical grade averaging; designating when the District calculates class rank; and, information concerning the Collegiate Academy of Birdville.
Approved the waiver for renewal of expedited staff development minutes.
Approved the 2024–25 Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification template and the 2024–25 Allotment and TEKS Certification form.
Approved the 2024–25 Professional Learning Calendar.
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the contract for:
- Commercial card services from JPMorgan Chase.
Approved the purchase of:
- College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams;
- and Serving line replacements at Thomas and Spicer elementary schools from Supreme Fixture Company, Inc.
Approved the purchase of: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- Student Chromebooks from Delcom Group; and
- Buildingwide public address systems, classroom audio systems, and safety and security systems at the Griggs/Kunkel Complex, and Smith and Mullendore elementary schools from Audio Enhancement Inc.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, May 23, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
Special Session
THE BOARD MET IN SPECIAL SESSION on April 16 and took the following actions:
SUMMARY OF ACTIONS | PERSONNEL
View April 16 Personnel Report (opens in a new window).
May 23, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 11
May 23, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 11
Recognitions
BISD’s District, Spanish and Omega Spelling Bee winners were recognized.
District Spelling Bee (not pictured)
- Sophia Vinogradov, Watauga Elementary, first place
- Maisie Hughes, North Richland Middle, second place
Spanish Spelling Bee
- Melissa Armenta, West Birdville Elementary, first place
- Alexander Espinoza, Stowe Elementary, second place
- Perla Colocho, Birdville Elementary, third place
Omega Spelling Bee
- Jacob Chastain, Haltom High School, first place
- Angie Flores, Birdville High School, second place
- Noviyah Gonzalez, Haltom High School, third place
BISD student-athletes were recognized for their success. They are:
Track and Field
- IsaiahDavid Kayembe, Haltom High, District, Area and Regional Champion in the long jump. He was also a state qualifier.
- Roddrick Roberts, Jaylen Gordon, Jalen Easley and Jayden Finley, Richland High, District Champions in the 4x100 relay.
- Xavier Johnson, Richland High, District Champion in the long jump.
- Rylee Robinson, Richland High, District Champion in the girls 800m.
Top-ranking students at Birdville, Haltom and Richland high schools for the Class of 2024 were recognized. Scholars include:
- BHS: Carter Topley, valedictorian and Callum Aspaas, salutatorian;
- HHS: Javier Gallegos, valedictorian and Nhi Bui, salutatorian;
- RHS: Ayrina Lopez, valedictorian and Ryan Pang, salutatorian.
Summary of Actions
Administered the oath of office to Place 3 Trustee Brenda Sanders-Wise, Place 4 Trustee Matthew Womble and Place 5 Trustee Richard Davis.
Elected the 2024–25 officers for the Board of Trustees. They are: Kris Drees, president; Ralph Kunkel, vice president; and Brenda Sanders-Wise, secretary.
Approved the donations from:
- Multiple vendors to BISD’s Teacher of the Year Gala;
- IN2 Architecture to BISD’s Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department;
- Renaissance Learning to BISD’s C&I Department;
- Imagine Learning to BISD’s C&I Department; and
- VLK Architects to BISD’s Hall of Honor.
Approved employee compensation including:
- $62,750 starting teacher pay, and
- a three percent of midpoint raise for all staff.
(Updated salary information will be posted on the District’s website in July.)
Approved the resolution authorizing a one-time retention payment of $1,000 for all full-time employees that have begun employment with the District no later than August 31, 2024, and who are still employed under contract, employment agreement or in a permanent position on a full-time basis as of September 13, 2024. Qualified half-time employees will receive $500. > View Board Resolution
Approved the superintendent or designee to negotiate the Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) with Tarleton State University for dual-credit courses.
Approved the Memorandum of Understandings (MOU) with Tarleton State University Distinguished High School Partnership Program. This MOU guarantees automatic acceptance for BISD students graduating within the top 50 percent of their respective classes.
Approved the District’s investment officers to establish and manage a State and Local Government Series (SLGSafe®) investment account.
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Bi-directional amplifiers and distribution antenna systems for enhanced first responder radio coverage from BearCom/Motorola Solutions;
- Cafeteria furniture for multiple campuses from Indeco Sales and School Specialty, LLC.; and
- Laptop computers for Child Nutrition from Delcom.
Approved the contracts with:
- Property Casualty Alliance of Texas for liability, auto and property insurance; and
- Workers’ Compensation Solutions for workers’ compensation insurance.
Approved the bids/purchases for: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- Interactive flat panels from Delcom Group; and
- Library furniture for Haltom High from Library Interiors of Texas, LLC and Blue Box.
Approved the contracts with: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- Multiple vendors for technology summer projects.
Approved the final payment to:
- Solar Security Films, Inc. for forced entry resistant film on multiple campuses.
Approved the contract for the purchase of property.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, June 27, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
Special Session
THE BOARD MET IN SPECIAL SESSION on May 13 and took the following action:
PERSONNEL
June 27, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 12
June 27, 2024 | Vol. 45, No. 12
Recognitions
Recognized BISD’s Purchasing Department under the direction of Shelley Freeman for receiving the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Transparency Stars Award in the area of contracts and procurement. This award reflects BISD’s commitment to going above and beyond in transparency efforts.
Cheerleaders from Birdville High School were recognized for placing third in the UIL state competition.
Summary of Actions
Approved the donations from:
- Friends Consulting Group to Instruction and Advanced Academics; and
- Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods to Instruction and Advanced Academics.
Approved the 2023–24 General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Child Nutrition Fund Revised Budgets.
Approved the 2024–25 Accelerated Learning Budget.
Approved the 2024–25 General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Child Nutrition Fund Budgets. > View Budget Highlights [opens in new window]
Adopted the resolution revising fund balance policies under Government Accounting Standard Board (GASB) Statement 54.
Approved the waiver applications for:
- Optional Flexible School Day Program; and
- Low Attendance and Missed Instructional Days.
Approved the interlocal agreement with Tarrant County College District, the City of North Richland Hills Fire Department, and Birdville ISD for the fire academy.
Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas Woman’s University for dual-credit courses.
Approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP).
Approved the interlocal agreement with the city of Haltom City for bank stabilization at the District’s warehouse.
Approved the associate superintendent of finance & auxiliary operations or similarly titled District position to calculate the District ‘s tax rates and provide the required information for the appraisal district for their website.
Approved the resolution for self-certification of increased micro-purchase threshold.
Approved the settlement agreement regarding flooring at Haltom Middle School.
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Classroom communications infrastructure from Progressive Technologies, Inc.;
- Large equipment for Child Nutrition from Supreme Fixture Company, Inc.;
- Dish machine replacement at Birdville High and Snow Heights Elementary from Ace Mart Restaurant Supply;
- Interactive flat panels for elementary campuses from Delcom Group;
- Local retail and groceries from multiple vendors; and
- Concession supplies for athletics from multiple vendors.
Approved the contracts with:
- Education Service Center (ESC) Region 11 Contracted services and Master Interlocal Agreement for 2024–25;
- Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative for Child Nutrition from multiple vendors;
- MSB Consulting Group for Medicaid medical consultation and billing;
- Dickies Arena for graduation ceremonies;
- Imagine Learning, LLC for renewal of the Edgenuity Online Learning software;
- Renaissance Learning for renewal of STAR 360 Universal Screener software;
- Tyler Technologies, Inc. for renewal of MUNIS software maintenance and support; and
- Laser Security Response, Inc. for armored car services.
Approved the real estate agent services agreement with Howe/Wood & Company.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, July 25, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
July 25, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 13
July 25, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 1
Recognitions
Eighteen BISD Special Olympians were recognized for their efforts at the state Special Olympics Track Meet in San Antonio. They were: Alex Cohen, Jayden Garrett, Natalie Hill, Adyson Olivares, Delaney Roberts, Justin Romero Lopez, Ben Cohen (graduate), Frankie Flores (graduate), Shakeb Syed (graduate), Brianna Thomas (graduate), Betsy Flores, Brittney Gallegos, Edward Harris, Jasmyn Deanda (graduate), Ivan Dunlap (graduate), Kamryn Starks (graduate), Noviyah Gonzalez, and Alan Marquez (graduate).
Students in Birdville ISD’s Educators Rising chapter competed in the 2024 Educators Rising National Conference Competition. The winners recognized were:
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Anabel Davison, Richland High School, placed first in the Educators Rising Moment competition;
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Olivia McGuire, Richland High School, placed first in the Job Interview competition;
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Kimberly Munoz, Birdville High School, placed second in the Children’s Literature K-3 Spanish competition;
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Bailey Francisco, Richland High School, placed third in the Interactive Bulletin Board competition; and
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Danna Echeverria, Birdville High School, placed third in the Interactive Bulletin Board competition.
Summary of Actions
Approved the donations from:
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Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. to the Instruction and Advanced Academics Department.
Approved the Dual-Credit Instructional Agreement renewal with Tarrant County College.
Approved the memorandum of understanding for the Collegiate Academy of Birdville and Facilities Use Agreement with Tarrant County College.
Approved the College Advising Corps Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Christian University.
Approved the 2024–25 Student Code of Conduct and Extracurricular Honor Code.
Approved Board Vice President Ralph Kunkel as an official voting delegate and Board President Kris Drees as an alternate delegate to the 2024 TASB Delegate Assembly.
Approved changing the Board Meeting dates in September, November and December. The November and December meetings fall during holiday periods. The changes are: Tuesday, Sept. 24, Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
Approved the District’s Concussion Oversight Team (COT). Team members are: Dr. Damond Blueitt, Adrian Rosales, Brandon Stafford, and Jared Whitmire.
Approved the 2024–25 T-TESS appraisal calendar.
Approved the 2024–25 T-PESS appraisal calendar.
Approved the 2024–25 budget amendment for 2023–24 incomplete projects.
Approved the agreement for the purchase of attendance credit from TEA and delegated contractual authority to the superintendent.
Approved the Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County College and Birdville ISD related to data sharing.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Instructional materials, software, teaching aids, library materials and other published materials from multiple vendors;
- Awards, trophies, promotional and spirit wear items from multiple vendors;
- Fresh baked pizza for Child Nutrition from Ampex Brands; and
- Microsoft software licenses renewal from SHI International Corporation.
Approved the final payment to:
- Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for the demolition of the old Smith Elementary campus; and
- Gliden Industries, LLC for the Fine Arts/Athletics Complex waterproofing project.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, August 22, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
August 22, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 2
August 22, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 2
Recognitions
The American Heart Association was recognized for their partnership with Spicer Elementary. The Association awarded a class set of CPR mannequins to allow the school to teach fourth grade students hands-on CPR and fifth grade students CPR with no breaths.
Summary of Actions
Approved the donations from:
- Birdville Education Foundation to BISD; and
- HoffmanTrust to BISD’s Health Services Department.
Approved the 2024–25 ad valorem tax rate of $1.1983 per $100 valuation. The maintenance and operations (M&O) portion of the tax rate is $0.7869 per $100 valuation. The portion to pay the debt service (I&S) is $0.4114. The M&O and I&S rates are decreasing from the 2023-24 tax year.
Adopted a resolution calling for prepayment of a portion of the Birdville ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2015-A. This prepayment will save taxpayers more than $3.745 million in interest payments. Since 2014, the Board has approved prepayments of $28.98 million of bond principal saving taxpayers more than $20.2 million in interest payments.
Adopted a resolution calling for refunding bonds of the Birdville ISD Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2024. This refunding will save taxpayers more than $8.9 million in interest payments.
Approved the resolution recognizing 4-H as an approved extracurricular activity. Laura Miller, Brittany Meyer, Jacklyn Jones-Doyle, Alaina Woolsey, Christa DeStefano-Malik, Jordan Peldyak, Amanda Salinas, and Kate Marshall will be the adjunct staff members.
Approved Texas Principal Evaluation & Support System (T-PESS) appraisers for
2024-25.
Approved Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (T-TESS) appraisers for
2024-25.
Approved the sale of surplus real estate property.
Personnel Report
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Beverage and vending services from multiple vendors; and
- Fine Arts contracted services from multiple vendors.
Approved the contract from:
- College Board’s College Readiness and Success Agreement (renewal);
- Colliers International (extension) for property management;
- Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. (amendment) for property renovations; and
- IN2 Architecture (amendment) for architecture designs.
Future Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
THE BOARD MET IN SPECIAL SESSION on Aug. 22 and took the following action:
Approved the order calling a bond election. The single-proposition bond election will be held on Nov. 5. School property tax rates will not increase as a result of this bond proposal.
Proposition A
Multipurpose Indoor Activity Centers at all three high schools.
Total: $48 million
Vote EARLY: Oct. 21 – Nov. 1
Election Day: Nov. 5
September 24, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 3
September 24, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 3
Recognitions
Recognized Haltom High School’s Wind Ensemble for being selected as a Texas Music Educators Association 6A Honor Band finalist. Directors are Donnie Hull, Terri Clemons, Caleb Santacruz, Preston Rice, and Jazper Saldana.
Recognized Roll Call of North Texas for their ongoing partnership with Richland Middle School. They partner with the school to educate students about U.S. military history and coordinate a birthday card mailing to soldiers and veterans.
Recognized White’s Chapel Methodist Church for their ongoing partnership and support of Stowe and Hardeman elementary schools. They provide support and resources for students and staff at these campuses.
Recognized Birdville Baptist Church for their ongoing partnership and support of Birdville Elementary School. They provide support and resources for students and staff at this campus.
Summary of Actions
Approved the donations from:
- Richland Touchdown Club to Richland High School football; and
- Susan White to Richland High School.
Approved the 2024–25 District Improvement Plan Goals and Objectives.
Approved the School Resource Officer (SRO) Shared Services Agreement with the city of Haltom City.
Approved the School Resource Officer (SRO) Shared Services Agreement with the city of North Richland Hills.
Approved the Campus Security Officer Shared Services Agreement with the city of North Richland Hills.
Approved budget amendments.
Public Hearing
Conducted a hearing for the 2023–24 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. BISD received the highest rating available, Superior Achievement.
Personnel Report
> View September 24 Personnel Report (opens in a new window).
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Electrical parts, supplies and service from multiple vendors;
- Plumbing services and supplies from multiple vendors;
- HVAC services and supplies from multiple vendors;
- Facilities maintenance contracted services and supplies from multiple vendors; and
- Fleet vehicle maintenance services and supplies from multiple vendors.
Approved the contract from:
- Merakey for special education services for a student (renewal); and
- Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for BISD Plaza phase one renovations and Richland High School baseball/softball parking lot expansion.
Approved the purchase for: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- Buses from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc.
Approved the final payment to:
- Goldsmith Construction Company Inc. for the installation of emergency egress gates at elementary campuses.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, October 24, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
October 24, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 4
October 24, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 4
Recognitions
Recognized BISD’s principals in honor of Principal Appreciation Month.
Recognized BISD’s principals in honor of Principal Appreciation Month.
Summary of Actions
Approved the donation from:
- Green Valley PTA to Green Valley Elementary.
Tabled revisions to the following Board Policies:
- GKD (LOCAL) Community Relations: Nonschool Use of School Facilities [replace]
- DGA (LOCAL) Employee Rights and Privileges: Freedom of Association [replace]
- FM (LOCAL) Student Activities [replace]
- FNAB (LOCAL) Student Expression: Use of School Facilities for Nonschool Purposes [replace]
- GE (LOCAL) Relations with Parent Organizations [replace]
- EHBE (LOCAL) Special Programs: Bilingual Education/ESL [replace]
Approved the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Proposed Policy Update 123. Update 123 reflects changes in the law based upon recent administrative law and court decisions. Revisions were made to policies:
Approved the sale of surplus real estate property.
Approved the 2024 tax roll.
Approved Mark Thomas, Rick Tice and Paige Curry as the superintendent’s designees to act as the superintendent’s alternates for approving staff requests for access to one or more TEA web applications accessed through the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL).
Approved the 2024–25 Campus Improvement Plans.
Approved budget amendments.
- BBD (LOCAL) Board Members: Training and Orientation [replace]
- BBFA (LOCAL) Ethics: Conflict of Interest Disclosures [replace]
- CKC (LOCAL) Safety Program/Risk Management: Emergency Plans [replace]
- CKEC (LOCAL) Security Personnel: School Resource Officers [replace]
- CQC (LOCAL) Technology Resources: Equipment [add]
- DCE (LOCAL) Employment Practices: Other Types of Contracts [replace]
- GBA (LOCAL) Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances [replace]
- EEH (LOCAL) Instructional Arrangements: Homebound Instruction [replace]
- EF (LOCAL) Instructional Resources [delete]
- EFA (LOCAL) Instructional Resources: Instructional Materials [add]
- EFB (LOCAL) Instructional Resources: Library Materials [add]
- FNG (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances [replace]
- GF (LOCAL) Public Complaints [replace]
Personnel Report
> View October 24 Personnel Report (opens in a new window).
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Heavy equipment and heavy vehicle purchase, repair, and/or rental from multiple vendors; and
- General trades, service and supplies from multiple vendors.
Approved the final payment to:
- Lea Park & Play, Inc. for playground replacements at North Ridge, Spicer, Watauga, and Thomas elementary schools; and
- Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for temporary modular buildings at Francisco Elementary.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, November 21, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
November 21, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 5
November 21, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 5
Recognitions
Recognized City Point United Methodist Church for their support of Binion Elementary. The church provides volunteers to mentor with Academy 4, sponsors a Reading Club for kindergarteners, and organized a Back-to-School Bash that provides students and parents with essential items like backpacks, clothes, and school supplies, along with classroom supplies for teachers.
Recognized Creekstone Church for their support of Holiday Heights Elementary and Richland High School. The church provides Holiday Heights staff with supplies and gift cards, ensuring they have the resources they need. In addition, they provide meals for the Richland High School boys basketball team.
Recognized the Richland High School marching band for advancing to the 2024 UIL State Marching Contest. Richland competed in the 5A competition and placed 15th out of more than 38 bands at the State UIL competition in San Antonio. The head band director is Mike Pickrell.
Sofia Phillips, Birdville High freshman, was recognized for placing fourth at the 2024 UIL 5A State Cross Country competition.
Recognized BISD’s finance department for receiving the 2024-25 Association of School Business Officials International Meritorious Budget Award. This award reflects BISD’s commitment to sound fiscal management and budgetary policies.
Summary of Actions
Approved revisions to the following Board Policies:
- GKD (LOCAL) Community Relations: Nonschool Use of School Facilities [replace]
- DGA (LOCAL) Employee Rights and Privileges: Freedom of Association [replace]
- FM (LOCAL) Student Activities [replace]
- FNAB (LOCAL) Student Expression: Use of School Facilities for Nonschool Purposes [replace]
- GE (LOCAL) Relations with Parent Organizations [replace]
- EHBE (LOCAL) Special Programs: Bilingual Education/ESL [replace]
Approved the resolution casting votes for Fred Campos and Wendy Burgess in the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors election.
Approved revising the school colors for David E. Smith Elementary from blue and red to blue and orange. The mascot will remain the lions.
Approved the annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
> View November 21 Personnel Report (opens in a new window).
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Supplemental retail and groceries from multiple vendors; and
- HVAC upgrade at the Plaza for the Clothes Connection from American Mechanical Services.
Approved the final payment to:
- Morgan Electric, Inc. for electrical projects at Foster Village Elementary.
Approved the contract from: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- Freedom Construction for the press boxes (amendment).
Approved the Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, December 19, 2024, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
Special Session
The board met in special session on November 19 and took the following action:
Canvassed the votes of the November 5, 2024 bond election.
December 19, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 6
December 19, 2024 | Vol. 46, No. 6
Recognitions
Leila Brana, Birdville High School 11th grader, was recognized as BISD’s 2024 Holiday Card Contest first-place winner.
Alexa Guzman, Haltom High School 11th grader, was recognized as BISD’s 2024 Holiday Card Contest second-place winner.
Alissa Duderstadt (not pictured), Birdville High School 9th grader, was recognized as BISD’s 2024 Holiday Card Contest third-place winner.
Avalon Lidstrom, Richland High School 12th grader, was recognized as BISD’s 2024 Holiday Card Contest honorable mention winner.
Summary of Actions
Approved the donation from:
- Porter Elementary PTA to Porter Elementary.
Approved new course offerings for the 2025–26 school year.
Approved the Tarrant County District Appraisal fees for 2025.
Approved the Section 179D allocation to EMA Engineering & Consulting.
Approved the sale of surplus real estate property.
Approved the sale of the Rumfield property.
Approved the naming of the Richland Center to the BISD Administrative Complex.
Approved the design development phase for the District’s warehouses and the Birdville Administrative Complex.
Approved the School Health Advisory Council membership.
Approved the adoption of the resolution approving the requirements of the Public Funds Investment Act.
Approved budget amendments.
Personnel Report
> View December 19 Personnel Report (opens in a new window).
Bids/Contracts/Final Payments Awarded
Approved the bids/purchases for:
- Electrical supplies from multiple vendors
Approved the contract from: (Funds come from Bond 2022 funds)
- IN2 Architects for vending building design for Birdville High School baseball/softball complex; and
- Lea Park & Play, Inc. for playground equipment at Mullendore and Smith elementary schools.
Approved the contracts for:
- Playground replacements at Hardeman, Porter, Holiday Heights, Walker Creek, Birdville, West Birdville and Smithfield elementary schools with Lea Park & Play, Inc.;
- Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. for white boxing various areas at the BISD Plaza;
- Fuel purchase through Texas Association of School Boards Energy Cooperative; and
- Security guard services from Jet Security LLC.
Approved the final payment to:
- MRB Contractors for roofing projects at Walker Creek and Spicer elementary schools.
Approved the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and CMAR contract amendment with Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. funded from 2022 Bond funds for Phase 2 of HVAC projects.
Future Board Meeting
Thursday, January 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting, open session at 7 p.m., Boardroom.
Special Session
The board met in special session on December 16 and took the following action:
Approved the resolution casting votes for Fred Campos in the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors election.
Happy Holidays from Birdville High School Vocal Edition!
