The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The session was called to order by Board Vice President, Roderick B. Jones, Sr. Brown County Precinct #2 Justice of the Peace Harold Hogan gave the invocation. Coggin Elementary sixth-grade students Natalie Zaragoza and Rylan Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Choir teacher Catherine Watts led Coggin Elementary sixth-grade students in a performance of the song “This is Me” from the musical, The Greatest Showman

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

BISD Deputy Superintendent Liesa Land provided an update regarding the additional day school year (ADSY) program that will be kicking off this summer. Camp Adventure: Roar on the Shore will offer summer enrichment and activities for current BISD Pre-K through fifth-grade students. At the last board meeting it was reported that around 225 students had signed up and the deadline of March 22 was quickly approaching. Several students enrolled in the final days leading up to the deadline and a total of 647 students have now registered. Land added that the district will soon be releasing information regarding summer learning options for students in grades 6-12.

RECOGNITIONS

BISD Spotlight Teachers and Staff

The Brownwood ISD Spotlight recognizes members of the BISD faculty and staff who go the extra mile to ensure excellence in education for all our students. Spotlight recipients are chosen from peer nominations. April 2023 honorees were Coggin Elementary sixth-grade teacher Brittany Estess and East Elementary secretary Veronica Pyle. Spotlight honorees are pictured with (top) Coggin Elementary Assistant Principal Carrie McWhorter, Coggin Elementary Principal Kali McLaughlin, and BISD Trustee Amary Doremus, and (bottom) East Elementary Principal Christi Burks and Trustee Doremus.

SUPERINTENDENT STUDENT ADVISORY CABINET

Superintendent Student Advisory Cabinet members are pictured above along with BISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young and BISD Trustee Eric Evans.

TASC DISTRICT ADVISOR OF THE YEAR

BHS teacher Lisa Biasiolli was recognized as the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) District Advisor of the Year. Ms. Biasiolli is pictured above with BHS Principal Lindsay Smith and BISD Trustee Eric Evans.

SKILLS USA STATE COMPETITORS

BHS Skills USA state competitors were recognized for their accomplishments. Honorees are pictured above with BHS Principal Lindsay Smith and BISD Trustee Justin Posey.

CHICK-FIL-A LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy is a service and leadership development program designed to inspire leaders within the student body. Honorees are pictured above with BHS teacher Estella Soto, BHS Principal Lindsay Smith, and BISD Trustee Justin Posey.

BHS HOSA STATE COMPETITORS

BHS HOSA (Future Health Professionals) students were recognized for their accomplishments at the area and state competitions. Honorees are pictured above with BISD Trustee Codie Smith and BHS Health Science teachers Annalyn Deen and Valarie Scull.

BHS GIRLS POWERLIFTING – REGIONAL AWARDS

BHS Lady Lion Powerlifting competitors were recognized for their accomplishments at the regional meet. Honorees are pictured above with BISD Trustee Codie Smith and BHS Principal Lindsay Smith.

BHS BOYS POWERLIFTING – REGIONAL & STATE AWARDS

BHS Lion Powerlifting competitors were recognized for their accomplishments at the regional and state level. Honorees are pictured above with BHS Coach Dex Dennard, BISD Trustee Codie Smith, and BHS Principal Lindsay Smith.

LADY LIONS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT 6-4A AWARDS

The BHS Lady Lions Basketball team was recognized for their season accomplishments and individual awards including Academic All District and All State accolades. Honorees are pictured above with BHS Head Girls Basketball Coach Heather Hohertz, BHS Principal Lindsay Smith, and BISD Trustee Eric Evans.

LIONS BASKETBALL – DISTRICT 6-4A AWARDS

The BHS Lions Basketball team was recognized for their season accomplishments and individual awards including Academic All District and All State accolades. Honorees are pictured above with BHS Head Boys Basketball Coach William Parker, BHS Principal Lindsay Smith, and BISD Trustee Eric Evans.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

BISD Superintendent Dr. Joe Young provided the following information and updates:

• BISD administrators participated in an emergency response tabletop exercise on Thursday, April 6, 2023. The meeting covered a detailed look at response procedures and included school resources officers, members of the Brownwood Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Brownwood Fire Department, and other first responders.

• BISD has received a $229,000 safety and security grant from The Texas Education Association. The funds will go towards window and door film to secure campuses, door hardware, fencing, and additional Knox Boxes which hold interior and exterior keys to the buildings for use by emergency responders.

• May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day) will be a bad weather make up day.

DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

Quarterly Investment Report: BISD Assistant Superintendent Mitch Moore, provided a Quarterly Financial Report

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were listed for consideration on the Consent Agenda. 1. School Nutrition – Southwest Food Excellence (SFE) Renewal 2. Instructional Materials Allotment Annual Certification 3. March 20, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes BISD Trustee Evans moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented, with BISD Trustee Smith seconding the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The board moved into executive session at 6:58 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. They returned to open session at 7:44 p.m.

CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TEACHER TERM AND PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS FOR 2023-2024

Trustee Evans made a motion to approve the Term and Probationary Contracts for teachers to be employed during the 2023-2024 school year, as presented. Trustee Doremus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The following announcements were made for upcoming events:

• Next Board Meeting – 05/08/2023

• Bad Weather Make Up Day – 05/29/2023

• Last Day of School – 06/01/2023 (Early Release)

• Graduation Day – 06/02/2023

• Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) – 06/21/2023 – 06/23/2023

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.