August 2020
Board Adopts Key Progress Measures to Track Progress Toward Goals

The Board of Trustees adopted key progress measures to track progress toward five district goals approved earlier this summer. Approved measures include the district moving forward with a long-range strategic plan to be developed by June 2021 that will include community feedback and engagement. 

“These key progress measures are not the only measures of success we will use this year but they are intentionally designed to have a clear focus for us to accomplish tasks that move our system forward,” Smith said. “The most important thing our students, staff and community should see through these measures is the collective commitment to achieve forward progress in Belton ISD.”

This is the first time the district has adopted KPM’s as part of the district’s goals through a process that involved both district and campus leadership.
Trustees Approve District Budget

In their August meeting, Trustees adopted a $125,276,500 million budget for the district’s 2020-2021 general fund. This includes an increase in operational costs, including the compensation plan approved in July, as the district opens its second comprehensive high school and fourth middle school campus.
Longtime BISD Teacher & Bus Driver Remembered

The Big Red Community recently lost James Burrell, an influential and inspirational teacher and bus driver for well over half a century in Belton. The Board of Trustees honored his 53-year legacy in the district at the August board meeting. Mrs. Burrell, joined by family and friends, shared meaningful words about her husband's love of the students and staff in Belton ISD.
Superintendent's Report

  • Update on teachers/staff returning to work in buildings, 4A UIL activities beginning, PPE distribution, finalizing response planning
  • Update on meetings with civic organizations, city leaders and area superintendents
Consent Agenda Highlights

  • Adopt budget for accelerated instruction for the 2020-2021 school year
  • Expenditures over $50,000 - Skyward Renewal and Social Studies Weekly
  • Award of RFP #2007-750-235, Financing - Student Computer Devices and Services, and Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute a Contract
  • Adopt Amended Board Operating Procedures - Revisions to BE(LOCAL) Board Meetings - 2nd Reading and Revisions to EIE(LOCAL) - Academic Achievement Retention and Promotion - 2nd Reading

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