The Brownwood ISD (BISD) Board of Trustees met for a regular session meeting on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. The session was called to order by Board President, Michael Cloy. Brownwood Evangelism Center Pastor Ken Colegrove gave the invocation. Northwest Elementary kindergarten students Maya Sanchez, Brooklyn Moody, Jusiyah Lewis, and Jaliyah Egger led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
BISD Deputy Superintendent Liesa Land provided the latest data from the reading assessments that are given to K-5 students during the year. When comparing the data collected from the beginning of the year with that of previous years, an impact on growth is revealed in some areas due to students that were out of school during COVID. Ms. Land noted that the Beginning of Year, Middle of Year, and End of Year data from last year along with the Beginning of Year data from this year show we are headed in the right direction with gains continuing in student progress moving from Tier 2 & 3 (additional help needed) towards Tier 1 (skill level for that grade).
RECOGNITIONS
The following groups and individuals were recognized by BISD and were presented with certificates highlighting their achievements.
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. September 2022 honorees were East Elementary fifth-grade teacher Jason Adams, and BISD Special Programs and Technology assistant Janie Hobbs. Spotlight honorees are pictured with East Elementary Assistant Principal Jennifer Gwathmey, East Elementary Principal Christi Burks, and BISD Trustee Amary Doremus (top), and BISD State and Federal Grant Director Heidi Gardner and BISD Trustee Eric Evans (bottom).
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE ON AP EXAMS
Aishwarya Nigalye was recognized for receiving the highest grade on the AP Biology Exam. Pictured below are BHS Principal Lindsay Smith, Aishwarya Nigalye, and BISD Trustee Eric Evans
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
The report included summaries and details regarding the following items:
• Financial Reports as of August 31, 2022
• Elementary schools are implementing attendance incentives to promote continued academic growth and fill learning gaps that resulted from COVID absences.
DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Enrollment/Transfer Report: First day enrollment was 3263, and as of week four is 3442. PK-6 enrollment is up 18 students from last year. Dr. Young noted that the increase is likely due to opportunities resulting from the implementation of Project Neighborhood. Enrollment in grades 7-12 is down 68 students. Transfers into BISD from out of the district have increased by 23 students from last year. As of the report, a total of 257 students have transferred into BISD with the majority coming from Early, Bangs, and Brookesmith.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were listed for consideration on the Consent Agenda:
- Fundraisers & Out-of-State Travel
- Examinations for Credit
- Consider approval of Reading Waiver
- Adoption of TASB-initiated Board Policy Update 119
- Appointment of Members to Brown County Appraisal District
- Minutes from August 8, 2022 Board Meeting – Budget Workshop 7
- Minutes from August 25, 2022 Board Meeting – Special Meeting
BISD Trustee Eric Evans moved that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. BISD Trustee Roderick Jones seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held during the meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements were made for upcoming events:
• 2022 TASA/TASB Convention – San Antonio – September 23-25
• Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Meeting – September 28, 2022 12-1pm
• Fall Break (Columbus Day) – October 10, 2022 • Staff Development: October 28, 2022
• Next Regular Meeting: October 3, 2022
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.