May 2020
Trustees Approve Golden as Next Deputy Superintendent

The Belton ISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Dr. Malinda Golden as the district’s next deputy superintendent. She replaces Dr. Robert Muller, who is stepping down from the position at the end of June.

The Board voted unanimously to accept the administration’s recommendation to hire Golden, who has served in public education for 30 years including stints as a teacher, principal, director of leadership development, assistant superintendent, and deputy superintendent. She has worked in Round Rock, Leander and Georgetown ISDs and will officially begin her role in Belton ISD in July.
 
Since 2017, Golden has been an assistant superintendent in Georgetown ISD where she has engaged community stakeholders in strategic areas of growth for the district while further developing educational experiences for all students.

Golden holds a bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University, a masters of education degree from Texas State University and a doctorate in educational administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Golden’s husband is a lieutenant in the Round Rock Police Department, and they are the proud parents of five adult children.
Leigh & Taggart Sworn In for Second Terms

Board members Janet Leigh and Ty Taggart, who were unopposed in re-election bids, were sworn in for their second terms as the district’s two at-large trustees.
Board Committee Reports

P olicy: The policy committee met on May 4 and reviewed FNF(REGULATION): Student rights and responsibilities, AE(LEGAL): Educational Philosophy and BAA(LEGAL) and BAA(LOCAL): Board Legal Status - Powers and Duties.

Facilities: The facilities committee met on May 20. Agenda items included a review of the Capital Improvements Project List, an update on the completion status of Lake Belton High School and a discussion of bond funds and recent legislation regarding bond elections.
Superintendent's Report

Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith highlighted the district’s continued COVID-19 response efforts and discussed planning for the 2020-2021 school year. Administrators are working through multiple scenarios, recognizing the many contingencies that the district should be prepared for before August. Adjustments to the already approved school calendar, however, is not something that Superintendent Smith would recommend the district rush into.
Consent Agenda Approvals:

  • Previous minutes
  • April 2020 Financial Report
  • Budget Amendment #6 for 2019-2020
  • Gifts & Grants
  • Expenditures over $50,000 including: Heart of Texas Landscape and Irrigation, furniture for 6th Avenue renovations, and portable buildings at Chisholm Trail Elementary.
  • Supply, equipment and service bids including: athletic equipment, classroom instructional supplies and equipment, maintenance supplies and equipment, fencing and electrical services
  • Waivers from CPR Instruction Requirement and Instructional Materials Inventory Requirement due to COVID-19

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