Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Lori Watson’s organization
Jul 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of Bland ISD Special Meeting
The board convened for an executive session to deliberate on personnel employment, student disciplinary matters, and safety and security. Following the executive session, the board reconvened in a public session and officially approved the hiring of the Bland High School principal for the 2026-2027 school year.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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The board meeting covered a wide array of administrative and operational approvals for the upcoming school year. Key items included the adoption of the School Health Advisory Council annual report, approval of financial reports, and the setting of the teacher appraisal calendar and teacher appraisers for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also approved low attendance days waivers, a career and technical education consortium agreement, and insurance proposals for property, casualty, and workers' compensation. Additionally, the board approved a dual credit memorandum of understanding with a local college, adopted updated local policies from TASB, and finalized salary and stipend schedules for staff.
May 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of Bland ISD Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees discussed various administrative and educational items, including presentations by WRA & Pogue and Derek Honea. A significant action was the approval of the issuance and sale of the Bland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026. The board received reports from principals regarding school activities and enrollment, as well as updates from the Technology Director on end-of-year operations. The Superintendent provided a report on district events and training. Additionally, the board approved financial reports, a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, a summer program for emergent bilingual students, and the employment of a new Technology Director.
Apr 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of Bland ISD Regular Meeting
The board received presentations on the updated plan of finance and project updates. Reports were provided by principals, the technology director, and the superintendent. Formal actions included the approval of financial reports, the purchase of an agriculture truck, the selection of an audit firm, certification of instructional materials and TEKS, an interlocal purchasing agreement, the Teacher Incentive Allotment handbook, the designation of nonbusiness days for 2027, and a resolution to decline the implementation of seat belt requirements for school buses. Additionally, the board approved probationary and term employment contracts following an executive session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.