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What happened: Trustee Lee spoke briefly to the board before the vote and described her gratitude for the opportunity to serve. After remarks from several trustees expressing appreciation, the board voted to accept Lee's resignation (vote recorded as 6-0 in the transcript). Following the acceptance, the board considered filling the vacancy by appointment.

Appointment: Trustee Bass moved to appoint Brandon Bozon to serve the remainder of the term until the May 2026 general election; Trustee Norwood seconded. The board voted 6-0 to appoint Bozon. The board president and staff noted this appointment will fill the seat through the next scheduled election; any appointed trustee would need to run in May 2026 to continue in office.

Why it matters: Replacing a trustee by appointment—rather than holding a special election—was discussed as a way to avoid the cost of a special election (staff estimated $50,000–$60,000 if a special election were held) and to expedite filling the seat because the district is facing several near‑term operational matters. Trustees said communications will explain the appointment process and reasons for the board's decision.

Formal actions: Board accepted resignation and appointed Brandon Bozon; votes were recorded in open session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Belton ISD Board Meeting May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trustee Janet Lee told the board she was resigning; the board accepted the resignation and voted to appoint Brandon Bozon to fill the seat until the next general election in May 2026.","taxTitle","BELTON ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",13519,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057629,"Belton ISD to pilot Google Classroom; board hears Schoology evaluation and elementary recommendation",334,4746000,5080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9&start=4746&end=5080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9/thumbnail_4746000.jpg","/articles/6057629/Texas/Belton-ISD-to-pilot-Google-Classroom-board-hears-Schoology-evaluation-and-elementary-recommendation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057629-6648dbb364a24702c7f2b0ae028d0c18/orig.mp4?Expires=1770923885&Signature=BT~Np3mrgnjSRVKIWhnJy~Y8hvRxtHdmqhApycpDR2oY4GuhpmBQSL0alQJfnOTYNitKQjzUB4YlhUHTDq948VvK8J-pcT4eXy83W3rsMWjdhztMMc-7YMmA-Bw8Zj2ljhFGmPDTU8ykPL8yJUmI-SLYqzBVWF8jJ~pQW6atbA6ofvT8r8Bc0t1RBuDWOU599UQVpxxk6RCwyzElYcEMUxwlmi1BrT3PWjR1U4QfGI7qOlwSu~8SLNpA6wfkqY-WDx-HIwYNOOQAZU0n1vzcJVGEbfGMtJbrRdUYwph6lb3gvVVen4jnxD1iSDlxlBjmIUDzmpxruwzNRK76YKuE4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a program evaluation of learning management systems and recommended a phased move that begins with standardizing elementary campuses on Google Classroom and piloting Google Classroom at the secondary level.

Why it matters: Learning management systems (LMS) support classroom organization, assignment submission, feedback and assessment. The district currently uses Schoology, Google Classroom and Seesaw (K-2). The board heard usage analytics, principal feedback and teacher/student survey results.

Key points from the review: Staff reported Schoology is used heavily in some secondary classrooms while Google Classroom is widely used at the elementary level. Elementary principals surveyed (11 responses) favored standardizing on Google Classroom because it is cost‑effective, already in use and easier for young students/parents. Staff noted Schoology has robust analytics and assessment tools that many secondary teachers value, and that migration will involve substantial teacher workload to move content.

Recommendation and next steps: The district recommended transitioning elementary campuses to Google Classroom, providing comprehensive training and a material‑transfer window. The secondary level will use a pilot approach to gather representative teacher and student feedback before a final decision; the district will continue to pay Schoology for the secondary contract year while piloting alternatives. Staff emphasized a deliberate rollout rather than a sudden cutover.

Board discussion: Trustees raised questions about mixed use (teachers using both platforms) and parent access to Google Classroom. Staff confirmed parent account access is available and said communications and training will be provided.

No vote was required; staff will pilot Google Classroom at the secondary level and proceed with an elementary transition plan that includes training and a timeline.","A district evaluation of learning management systems found mixed use of Schoology and Google Classroom; the district will pilot Google Classroom at secondary and transition elementary campuses to Google Classroom while continuing a longer review for secondary LMS choice.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057634,"External review finds Belton ISD special‑education program collaborative but calls for stronger inclusion planning",362,6880000,7242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9&start=6880&end=7242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9/thumbnail_6880000.jpg","/articles/6057634/Texas/External-review-finds-Belton-ISD-specialeducation-program-collaborative-but-calls-for-stronger-inclusion-planning","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057634-1ba2ffc97ff6bb3163f3ae9c90a7c99e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770923885&Signature=CbBuXkLi6UxaeRoReuclVbPi3xNt3aQX8VnWnFhOu2l4-2zeE6SB20S7ppLIYiqknLMb4XRM~v91MtqZ4-25qVcdghU7VbYEp8TNfLjms~A8bt0oM0~GcK4zIM6SmYJFcTLtjJ5PIDibv942qgPelBqcXOpUgRvSdEW~2Q4YarneEOxE6NnS0GwOrK4I7l9H8T8aGMbJQs7VA39TwHqGEaSrphaahZ2NDa7rBJuGXkPa4De7BUfRzfToFrO3p~pqmhHc7Y15A7AmjjMDtFW2FxeMjS1Lr1GNVrlpV~Vwj-Uj3DABw-cjg9moUNFLiiMNV~6LXSgsvieJ4mhUU-n0QQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented findings from an external special‑education program evaluation and outlined immediate and longer‑term steps to strengthen inclusion and services.

Stetson (a national firm referenced in the presentation) conducted interviews, focus groups, surveys, document reviews, classroom observations and comparative analysis. The evaluators reported strengths including a collaborative culture, meeting state inclusion standards and positive parent perspectives; they also identified opportunities to strengthen intentional collaboration between special education and general education, consistency and quality of inclusion supports, and service determination and scheduling policies.

What the district will do: Staff described an aligned \"service determination\" tool to guide decisions about services and scheduling based on individual student needs, in‑person meetings between special education leaders and campus teams, and a proposed para academy in the fall to expand training for paraprofessionals. Campus teams are working with central staff to incorporate the tool into master scheduling and planning.

Board discussion: Trustees asked how the evaluation addresses therapy providers (speech, OT, PT) and multi‑disciplinary supports. Staff said those providers participate in ARD meetings and the intent is to coordinate services more creatively (e.g., inclusion‑based delivery, flexible grouping) so students access general‑education standards whenever appropriate. Trustees asked if the board needs to change policy; staff asked trustees to remain engaged and to continue championing implementation.

No board vote was required; staff said they will continue stakeholder review and put findings into archivable processes to reduce variability and improve year‑to‑year consistency.","A third‑party program evaluation presented to trustees praised collaboration and family feedback in Belton ISD special education but recommended clearer service‑determination tools, stronger inclusion supports and expanded professional learning for paraprofessionals.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057638,"Belton ISD authorizes superintendent to negotiate purchase of strategic land in northern district",329,5440000,5769000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9&start=5440&end=5769","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9/thumbnail_5440000.jpg","/articles/6057638/Texas/Belton-ISD-authorizes-superintendent-to-negotiate-purchase-of-strategic-land-in-northern-district","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057638-21bc26b8056e034cad56e39454a2328c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770923885&Signature=YNfIgqt5pj6cDbrp283A0ONRxXSmvdoWu6KVVpkYWorg6tTdjEmrGYMES8kvcvJzyUZaFZurIJbLDGwzQdhqdQ5gaarSWrr3-aeMN2BHgFi0evh1SSEFAHJCmzWLpqVZyvyK3Qx6xV5lg56mbfdAggxFDZTVS-US45HnrsXXDNYQ77xZGEqoDctC8kdboayqNy~Q2u3VIoh49olYCP9hBt9SvRX1ct408J2qPtANFzB4ehU5gQ15PguBnuKaTu5Kx5au2n8t3bgu5zpgt~~0NAkAC42moZISeYAVKBJlMMkJvqF9wheHIZbOAKF0Rm3z5h45U75htMK-ijJiEdQ4AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton ISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to authorize the superintendent to negotiate the purchase of a strategic property in the northern part of the district, using bond funds allocated for future land acquisition.

Why it matters: The district's 2022 bond program included funds set aside to buy land for future school sites and operations. Board action authorizes district staff to negotiate terms and return to the board with a purchase contract for approval.

What staff told the board: Mike (district staff at the podium) said the bond program included $7,000,897 earmarked for land purchases and that the district already owns several sites bought during the bond program: roughly 15.8 acres in the Southeast (River Farms area), a historic house at North Blair and Fourth Street purchased in September 2020 for future downtown operations, and 17+ acres on Charter Oak Road purchased in April 2025. The requested negotiation would use the remaining bond funds to acquire a northern site the district described as \"developable\" (roads/utilities in place) to reduce future development cost and permit a quicker timeline when a building is needed.

Board discussion: Trustees asked about common practice for buying sites in advance. Staff said buying land ahead of development is common in rapidly growing districts because land and infrastructure costs typically rise; having a site with roads and utilities allows a faster build cycle when funds and enrollment needs align. Trustees also noted the board will see a contract before any purchase is finalized.

Formal action: Trustee Lee moved to authorize negotiations; Trustee Bass seconded. The motion passed 7-0.

Next steps: Staff will pursue negotiations and bring any contract back to the board for formal approval. Board members said communications will explain the district's land strategy and prior property acquisitions.","Trustees voted to authorize district staff to negotiate for a developable property in the northern part of the Belton ISD attendance area using the remaining bond funds set aside for land acquisition.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6057643,"Belton ISD board adopts five district key progress measures, sets critical‑thinking target",1796,3600000,5396000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9&start=3600&end=5396","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3302297-c1170fe6b99621fe5510322170f79ca9/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6057643/Texas/Belton-ISD-board-adopts-five-district-key-progress-measures-sets-criticalthinking-target","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6057643-57121ee6f75c0c8ffa4c307b29128b8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770923885&Signature=cXombHSKtkDqbL3t3hPCtZpGaLW2yGcXG2Zl2eacCHKmqoAE4CXzEJF94ybjwLvlaxTGpPTq43RPVQFAfyOmxkAoNj8UMjb~TEiv9JOxsm3XPfDZN6muhA8L76ccbxuRdjUSopjkIXEtbonGLRaHR3BSFkLbgXRx1lZ7tQmqFO~q89gCWJOBp82rTqQqXqyOXc2eWwUX2bYttiIuJomvQC5xQeN7ku2mSF96DAKLhE36u6ndtgBVh4Apygu7Mx3w1COn~4OQ6D83cW0NDkoAYGK1tZloQOvZGLcWJAnfcqe5byuIAJg44MsoQCpqXUv~dcEZrbUAaSItBaO4neMyQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees on Monday adopted a set of five district key progress measures (KPMs) for the 2025-26 school year designed to translate the district's goals into measurable work.

The board voted 7-0 to adopt the measures after presentations and discussion by district staff. \"We believe that they represent the highest leverage work for the 25, 26 school year in each goal,\" said Dr. Morgan, who led the KPM presentation.

Why it matters: The KPMs translate broad goals into specific, time‑bound targets the district will use to prioritize staff time, budget and program development. They will guide planning for curriculum, professional learning, student supports and future accountability reporting.

Most important items: The measures approved include: increasing the percentage of students demonstrating critical thinking (with emphasis on asking questions and evaluating arguments) from 47% to 55% by May 2026; achieving 80% staff participation in creating and pursuing professional‑learning goals aligned to the district's leadership definition; establishing at least one new strategic partnership for each campus/department; implementing Hope Squad at 100% of eligible campuses with trained students/advisors and at least one campus event by May 2026; and putting teacher incentive allotment (TIA) systems of support in place across 100% of designated campuses.

During discussion board members and staff emphasized that some measures are leading indicators intended to improve long‑term academic outcomes. Dr. Morgan said the critical‑thinking metric is a leading measure to help push students toward higher performance on state assessments: \"This...came out through our root cause analysis that that's one of the greatest challenges.\" Gabby Nino, who briefed the board on classroom observation results for critical thinking, added that observable evidence has improved this year but that student‑generated questioning and evaluation remain the biggest areas of need.

Board members asked for clarification about how the measures relate to state accountability. Staff cautioned that state rules are evolving: Gabby Nino and others noted the district is planning around House Bill 3 goals but that pending legislation (referred to in the meeting as House Bill 4) could change state accountability and require committee review. On the teacher incentive allotment, staff said validation is not automatic: outside validation (noted in the presentation as performed by a university partner) compares teacher‑level evaluation data and student outcomes and some districts require more than one year of data before being validated.

Formal action: Trustee Norwood moved adoption; Trustee Preston seconded. The motion passed 7-0.

What's next: Staff said approval begins a year of implementation planning, data system design, development of exemplars and professional learning, and progress monitoring. The board discussed refinements to presentation order and branding (several trustees said goal numbering should not be read as priority ranking).","The Belton ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the district's key progress measures for 2025-26, including a target to raise observed student critical‑thinking indicators from 47% to 55% and an 80% staff professional‑learning participation goal.","actionData","errors"]

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