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Board Meeting Recap

March Board Meeting Recap

The Burnet CISD Board of Trustees convened on Monday evening for their regular March 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 students from Shady Grove Elementary.

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

  • BHS Students of the Month: Honored for their exceptional accomplishments.
  • BHS Swim Team: UIL State Qualifiers

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

  • Monthly Financial Reports: Mr. Goehring provided updates on the district’s financial health, covering tax collections, fund balances, and utility expenditures.
  • Teacher Incentive Allotment Committee Presentation: Dr. Jones and members of the committee to develop the TIA Local Designation Plan provided an overview of the decision points collaboratively developed for BCISD’s application to TEA. 
  • Report on Mid-Year District and Campus Improvement Plans: Dr. Jones, along with campus principals and assistant principals, provided an update on the District and Campus Improvement Plans, focusing on academic and behavior goals.

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

  • Approval of Board Minutes from the 2/17/25 and 3/3/25 meetings
  • Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
  • Approval of the Teacher Incentive Allotment Funding Plan. This plan allocates 90% of the state-provided funding directly to individual teachers designated through the TIA program, while 10% is reserved to expand TIA eligibility to additional areas, allowing more teachers to participate.

BUSINESS ITEMS

  • Adoption and Purchase of Instructional Materials & Open Education Resources Transition Plan: The Board approved the adoption and purchase of the Instructional Materials for Reading and Math. The Board also approved the Open Educational Resource Transition Plan. Information regarding the adoption timeline, process, and decision is posted to the 2025 Instructional Materials Adoption webpage.
  • Ratification of the 2025-2026 Certification of the Provision of Instructional Materials Form: The Board approved the ratification of the 2025-2026 certification form. 
  • Approval of the Purchase of Staff Development Training Related to Student Behavior: The Board approved the purchase of training to equip campus personnel with strategies for supporting students with challenging needs.
  • Approval of LED Lighting Upgrades to District Facilities: The Board approved the use of Doyle Electric to complete lighting upgrades in the BHS auxiliary gym and the BMS main gym. 
  • Approval of New Positions: The Board approved of several new positions, including SPED Teacher, ARD Facilitators, and Instructional Partners.
  • Personnel: Mrs. Gilmore provided a report on professional hirings, resignations, and transfers.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMUNICATION
Dr. Aaron Peña provided a legislative update, highlighting two pieces of legislation: House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 26. Details can be found here. 

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

Pictured (L-R): Shady Grove Assistant Principal Lacey Heusinkveld and Pledgers Hailey Faulkenberry, Barrett Feller, Reagan Brownlee, Jovani Ramirez with Dr. Peña.
Pictured (L-R): Athletic Director Steve Hale, BHS Students of the Month Rhett Murray and Camryn Courtney, with BHS teacher and coach Crystal Shipley, and BHS Principal Casey Burkhart. 
Pictured: BHS Swim Coach Nolan Gerfers and State Qualifiers Stellan Zollitsch, Rhett Eaton, Jack Milliorn, Jacob Decker, Caroline Lunsford, and Levi Kleen. Not pictured is Aaron Green (Diving).