Board Meeting Recap

The Burnet CISD Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025, in the BCISD Board Room. An audio recording of the meeting is available on the district website along with the posted agendas.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

PLEDGES
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by students from Burnet Middle School.

RECOGNITIONS

The Board celebrated the achievements of several outstanding students and groups from Burnet CISD, including:

• Burnet High School and Quest High School Students of the Month.
• Burnet High School students recognized by the College Board National Recognition Program.
• Burnet High School student recognized by the National Commendation College Board.
• Burnet FFA Students who assisted during the flooding in Central Texas. 

PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS

Public Hearing
A public hearing was held to review Burnet CISD’s State Financial Integrity Accountability Rating (FIRST). The report evaluates how effectively districts manage financial resources, and BCISD earned a Superior Rating with a perfect score of 100, demonstrating strong financial stewardship and transparency.

Monthly Financial Reports
Mr. Goehring presented detailed updates on the district’s financial standing, including tax collections, fund balances, and utility expenditures, ensuring continued fiscal responsibility.

Emergent Tree Report
Ms. Schuessler, BCISD Director of Special Programs, and Ms. Mae Coffemann from Emergent Tree provided an overview of the Tier 3 program being implemented in BCISD this school year. The Emergent Tree program supports students who need specialized behavioral services by establishing daily intervention routines, creating individualized pathways with progress monitoring, and promoting skill development. The presentation also highlighted that staff members are receiving ongoing coaching to ensure effective implementation.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda, which included:

• Approval of Board Minutes.
• Approval of Expenditures in Excess of $25,000.
• Approval of Budget for the Burnet CISD Education Foundation
• Approval of the Nominations to the Directors for the Burnet Central Appraisal District for the Years 2026 & 2027. 
• Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Burnet CISD Police Department to Apply for FY2026 Texas Governors’ Office Grant. 

BUSINESS ITEMS

New High School Courses
The Board approved three new high school courses, expanding academic offerings and providing students with additional opportunities to explore their interests. The additions include Art Appreciation, a fine arts credit focused on understanding art across cultures and history; Creative Writing, an English elective that develops students’ original writing through all stages of the writing process; and Musical Theatre, a fine arts course introducing students to acting, vocal performance, and dance. These courses aim to enhance student creativity, expression, and engagement across the arts and humanities.

BCISD Christmas Card Selection
The Board was presented with the results of the district’s Christmas Card Contest, featuring artwork submitted by students at RJ Richey Elementary. Prior to the meeting, Board members reviewed the top entries and selected 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. The first-place design will be printed and used as the official BCISD Christmas card for 2025, which will be shared with neighboring districts, local officials, and community partners. The winning students will receive monetary awards at the December Board meeting, recognizing their talent and creativity.

Personnel
Ms. Gilmore provided the Board with an update on professional hirings, staff resignations, and transfers. 

SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATION

Dr. Peña provided an update on the upcoming December Board meeting agenda which will include an annual financial audit report as well as an update from the BCISD Human Resources department. 

The next regular Board meeting will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the BCISD Board Room.