Board Meeting Recap

The Burnet CISD Board of Trustees convened on Monday evening for their regular June meeting. Below is a brief summary to keep you informed of board activities. Complete minutes from each meeting are publicly posted upon approval for your reference.

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Pledge of Allegiance
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Stacy Rush. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

• Monthly Financial Reports:
  Mr. Goehring presented updates on financial statements, fund balances, investment activity, tax collections, utility usage, and attorney invoices. He also provided an overview of the 2025-2026 budget, and allowed for public comment during this time.
  
• Report on the Activities of the 2024-2025 School Health Advisory Council:
  Ms. Rush and Parent Co-Chair Celeste Rozacky presented the annual Advisory Report and went over the activities of the SHAC committee from the 24-25 school year. 

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

• Approval of Board Minutes from the 5/19/25 Regular Meeting
• Approval of Board Minutes from the 6/3/25 Special Meeting
• Approval of Board Minutes from the 6/16/25 Special Meeting
• Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
• Appraisal Calendars
• Attendance Waivers
• Resolution Regarding UIL Sponsored Activities 

BUSINESS ITEMS

• Approval of the Final Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year:
  The Board voted to approve the Final Budget Amendment for the 24-25 School Year. 
• Approval of the Assignment of Fund Balance:
  The Board voted and approved the Assignment of Fund Balance.
• Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget:                                                                    
• The Board voted to approve the 2025-2026 Budget.
• Approval of Upgrade of Bulldog Stadium Lights:                                                 
• The Board voted to authorize the superintendent to approve a vendor for the upgrade to the lights at Bulldog Stadium. 
• Approval of School Safety Specialists, Level 2:                                                  
• The Board approved the positions of School Safety Specialists, Level 2, which will transition to Police Officers once the BCISD Police Force is approved and established. 
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Voluntary Benefits:                                                     
• The Board approved the Voluntary Benefits package for 2025-2026. 
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan:                                                 
• The Board approved the Compensation Plan for 2025-2026. 
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Athletic and Academic Extra Duty Stipend Schedules:                                                                                                          The Board approved the Stipend Schedules for 2025-2026. 
• Personnel:
  Mrs. Gilmore provided a report on professional hirings, resignations, and transfers.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATION
During the Superintendent Communication portion of the meeting, Dr. Peña provided a brief overview of the upcoming July Board meeting. 

The next regular Board meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the BCISD Board Room.