Board Meeting Recap

Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Suzanne Brown, retiring BCISD trustee.

RECOGNITIONS
Dr. Peña, along with the Board of Trustees, honored outgoing Board Member Suzanne Brown. Mrs. Brown served for 9 years on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Peña presented her with a commemorative clock for her dedicated service to BCISD. 

The Board also recognized over 20 student groups with nearly 100 students receiving certificates of recognition for their outstanding academic and athletic achievements. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

• Monthly Financial Reports:
  Dr. Peña presented updates on financial statements, fund balances, staff compensation, and budget information for the 2026-2027 school year.
  
  
• Report and Public Comment on the 2026-2027 Federal Grant Applications:
  Dr. Jones presented an overview of the Federal Grant Applications that BCISD completes each year. 

CONSENT AGENDA
The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included:

• Approval of Board Minutes from the 4/20/26 Regular Meeting
• Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
• Approval of Audit Engagement Letter
• Approval to Purchase Publicly Posted School Library Materials  
• Approval of the TCHATT MOU
• Approval of a Resolution Establishing the District’s Intention to Reimburse Itself for the Prior Lawful Expenditure of Funds from Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Obligations and Other Matters in Connection Therewith 

BUSINESS ITEMS

• Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan:
  Mrs. Gilmore provided the compensation plan, and the Board approved a 3% Midpoint General Pay Increase.  The starting salary for a teacher will be $57,520 and all continuing teachers will receive an increase of $1,925. 
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Athletic And Academic Extra Duty Stipend Schedules:
  Mrs. Gilmore presented the 2026-2027 Athletic and Extra Duty Stipend Schedules and the Board approved the stipends.  The recommendations reflect market-based data comparisons.
• Personnel:
  Mrs. Gilmore provided a report on professional hirings, resignations, and transfers.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATION
During the Superintendent Communication portion of the meeting, Dr. Peña  shared the plans for Burnet High School graduation on Thursday and that administration is watching the weather for Thursday, as well as providing a brief overview of the upcoming board meetings in June. 

The next regular Board meeting will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the BCISD Board Room.