Board Meeting Recap

The Burnet CISD Board of Trustees convened on Monday evening for their regular May 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 Lucy Parker, retiring district receptionist.

RECOGNITIONS
The Board honored this year’s retirees, whose combined service to BCISD totaled over 215 years!

The Board also recognized 24 student groups with over 100 students receiving certificates of recognition for their outstanding academic and athletic achievements. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS

• Monthly Financial Reports:
  Mr. Goehring presented updates on financial statements, fund balances, investment activity, tax collections, utility usage, and attorney invoices.
  
  
• Report and Public Comment on the 2025-2026 Federal Grant Applications:
  Dr. Jones presented an overview of the Federal Grant Applications that BCISD completes each year.
  
  
• Report on Optional Flexible School Day Program:
  Dr. Jones and Quest High School Principal Kristi Carruthers gave an update on the Flexible School Day Program at Quest High School.
  
  

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

• Approval of Board Minutes from the 4/21/25 Regular Meeting
• Approval of Board Minutes from the 5/01/25 Special Meeting
• Expenditures in Excess of $25,000
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Region 13 as the LASO Grant Approved Provider
• Approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program at Quest High School for the 2025-2026 School Year 
• Approval of Purchase of School Buses
• Approval of Purchases for District Summer Projects
• Approval to Continue Grant-Funded ESL Support Positions 

BUSINESS ITEMS

• 3rd Quarter Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year Budget:
  No action was taken, Mr. Goehring provided the board with an update about our current budget, and the transition of the Fiscal Year calendar.
  
  
• Approval to Grant a Public Rights-of-Way Easement to the City of Burnet:
  The Board voted and approved to grant a Public Rights-of-Way Easement to the City of Burnet.
  
  
• 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 BHS Graduation plans for Thursday the 22nd. He also shared an update on pending legislation relevant to public education, highlighting its potential impact on Burnet CISD—particularly the omnibus school funding bill, Committee Substitute of House Bill 2.

The next regular Board meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the BCISD Board Room.