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Mike Morgan, who presented the bond update, showed photos of completed spaces in use and outlined a list of active closeouts and remaining work. He told trustees several major renovation/addition projects — at Belton High School, Lake Belton Middle School and Southwest Elementary — are down to a small number of punch‑list items and that district staff expect to complete construction audits and final closeouts soon.

Key points from the update:
- Closeouts and savings: Morgan said the bond program has realized buyback and contingency savings that will be returned to the bond program to fund outstanding MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) work and other needs. He reported total GMP (guaranteed maximum price) buyback and remaining contingencies in the program but did not present a single consolidated final closeout total at the meeting.
- Hubbard Branch and Southwest Elementary: district staff described deductive change orders and reported additional savings realized in closing out those projects; staff said final auditing and punch‑list work remain before formal acceptance and closure.
- Delta facility: after prior schedule delays, Morgan said the contractor had met recent milestones and the district anticipates a substantial completion date of July 27 to allow furniture, equipment and staff moves in time for the 2025–26 school year.
- Buses: the district has purchased 30 buses to date (23 regular‑education buses and seven special‑education buses) and expects to purchase roughly 10 more as the program proceeds; buses purchased include three‑point seat belts where required by recent state legislation.
- Remaining non‑construction items: MEP/HVAC equipment orders for several campuses are planned; many of the remaining MEP replacements are rooftop exchanges that staff said should be faster to complete once equipment arrives. The district is also moving forward with classroom LED conversions at select campuses.

Morgan said returned GMP savings and interest earnings will be used to complete remaining MEP projects and other bond‑approved items, and he thanked the design and construction partners. Trustees asked about lessons learned from projects that returned savings: Morgan credited competitive subcontractor participation, contractor partnerships and negotiated infrastructure contributions on specific sites for favorable outcomes.

On the consent agenda the board approved multiple items including final payments and closeouts; the consent agenda passed 5-0 during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Belton ISD Board Meeting June 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff told the board on June 16 that most 2022 bond construction projects are at or near substantial completion, with punch‑list items remaining at several campuses, anticipated substantial completion for the Delta facility in late July, purchases of 30 buses completed and plans to buy additional vehicles.","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},6196806,"Belton ISD reports mostly stable KPM results; Algebra I gains and 94% CCMR highlighted",3272,2958000,6230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857069-fb4addde1b98e3fb7e6cb5143130506b&start=2958&end=6230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857069-fb4addde1b98e3fb7e6cb5143130506b/thumbnail_2958000.jpg","/articles/6196806/Texas/Belton-ISD-reports-mostly-stable-KPM-results-Algebra-I-gains-and-94-CCMR-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196806-c6f40a32bdb16dcf81d263408c0310d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152371&Signature=fUE8P8P5NAVauRWPQIXBfve-TLNncz6EPOjVYynDkIuPmvtCPoHOZBq8NFVB7UqQEdQrIjaDAupFCVit5fOpCPbIgroULpighzHo2Ngk2iRJR7yCRs5GynUdgs13VF8RH7haU0Ps8oudiwxkbLW3TKLcy1b~2SdgnZQndClNpT4IYXqgyizJkSLJViJ7LpMC5YYeBcqrcyyE4r4KkhEvXEsMQ8ZEUkDC9ddA4Kwonm33XjntHH6ABc~HmnqhJrycEY3-vsjMwyyzTWqBWSDu~I46KhHy4E8ih772ojqhKW3uRX2lCFAHHIizw~cs0gngj8ey~jGrXT92zvqv~FY6RQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton Independent School District Board of Trustees received an end‑of‑year academic and Key Progress Measures (KPM) report on June 16 that district staff said shows mostly stable student performance across state assessments, with specific gains in Algebra I and in college-, career- and military-readiness (CCMR).

Gabby Nino, assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, walked the board through results for end‑of‑course (EOC) exams and other KPMs. “A student's score will either be an Approaches, Meets, or Masters,” Nino said while explaining state performance bands and how the district compares over time. She told trustees the district saw a roughly 9 percentage‑point increase at the Meets level for Algebra I and a 7 point increase at the Masters level; biology also showed gains in the Meets band. Nino said English I performance declined and will receive closer review over the summer.

Why it matters: district leaders said the data guide curriculum, professional learning and intervention plans. Nino said the district will perform standard- and student‑level analyses over the summer, drawing on item‑level student responses and collaborative review by curriculum staff, campus leaders and teachers.

Selected KPM and assessment details presented:
- Customer‑service baseline: about 1,200 responses collected; overall satisfaction ~85% and four in five respondents would recommend Belton ISD. (presented by Christine, staff member)
- Critical thinking: the district met its observational target for Journey of a Graduate competencies; target increased from 63% to 70% and staff reported meeting the goal for observed experiences showing critical thinking.
- Onboarding: end‑of‑year surveys for new employees showed strong ratings, with 92.4% of teachers reporting favorable responses on key measures.
- Recognition and celebrations: staff and students reported 750 tracked recognitions during the year; 42.9% of those were new activities compared with the prior year, and more than half of recognitions reported no direct cost.
- Learning management: analysis showed elementary campuses primarily use Google Classroom while secondary campuses rely on Schoology; the district plans to standardize elementary to Google Classroom and pilot secondary adjustments.
- EOC results: Algebra I (substantial gains at the Meets/Masters bands), biology gains at Meets, and a drop in English I prompting further review; Nino said deeper, standards‑level analysis will follow.
- CCMR: the district reported 94% of students meeting college, career or military readiness indicators and an anticipated graduation rate of about 98% for the graduating cohort.

Trustees praised the work while urging careful summer analysis. Trustee Jeff Norwood and others highlighted curriculum alignment, collaborative planning and multi‑year investments in teacher learning as drivers of the math improvements. Nino said the district will convene a cross‑functional “guiding coalition” after the July break to analyze item‑level results, cohorts and high‑priority standards and to recommend adjustments to curriculum resources and professional learning.

Speakers and materials: the presentation drew on statewide comparisons, discussion of TEKS and STAAR reporting nuances, and the three performance bands used in Texas reporting (Approaches, Meets, Masters). Nino repeated that district staff will return with deeper analyses after summer work.

The board did not take a separate vote on the academic report during the meeting; the district said KPM targets for 2025–26 were adopted previously and implementation of improvement strategies will continue through summer and into the next school year.","At its June 16 meeting, the Belton ISD Board received end‑of‑year academic and key progress measure reports showing district-wide stability on state assessments, a notable gain in Algebra I, continued improvement in industry‑based certifications and a reported 94% college-, career- and military-readiness rate.",{"_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},6196812,"Belton ISD board authorizes competitive sealed proposals for Belton Swim Center HVAC replacement",151,2679000,2830000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3857069-fb4addde1b98e3fb7e6cb5143130506b&start=2679&end=2830","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3857069-fb4addde1b98e3fb7e6cb5143130506b/thumbnail_2679000.jpg","/articles/6196812/Texas/Belton-ISD-board-authorizes-competitive-sealed-proposals-for-Belton-Swim-Center-HVAC-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196812-e428eec08b3c403ce8604f600db37858/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152371&Signature=g5yPFPm-VTARMjQvfB4p3aI0C3HzDABarCNIxRJwqT933cgjzF8k7dUEAJ50lACxmvxJ1v9-R8WhJc-3BXtG0~~VPYr5aipTDJc2mweasSigREc4IAgiv6oK5um9DsrhXD5YIKzcwz5KPPzo1pgnGVzTzrl2Me5UuCKCAZMOkmU13vr~WR0vKdxEkYUfzJ42XjCdk7sFgsLb7T26E~un5JMMT9KHq~DeACh4mXN7eyHmjuW-60TjsECJ51o6qJF3kzuHsEuDyx~CHN8XKf6SuwmFNddIVQYsAxeRNeXTIYS5O6z8ZgWIHSZ0Jtv6f0ojw8PR1aJb3FYjlfrZNgxEiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Belton Independent School District (Belton ISD) Board of Trustees on June 16 approved seeking competitive sealed proposals to replace the HVAC equipment at the Roy and Jean Potts Belton Swim Center, and directed the superintendent to form a selection committee and return a ranked recommendation to the board.

Mike Morgan, a district staff member presenting the project, told trustees the equipment has an anticipated six- to eight-week lead time and the district “hope[s] to have the equipment here by August and have it, installed and ready to go sometime in August before the start of school or around that time.” The board voted 5-0 to proceed.

Why it matters: the natatorium serves district athletics and summer programs; replacing aging mechanical systems ahead of the school year is intended to avoid service interruptions and ensure facilities are ready when students return.

Details of the action: Trustee Rucker Preston made the motion to approve a competitive sealed proposal delivery method and to authorize the superintendent to issue the request, establish a selection committee, and bring ranked recommendations back to the board. Trustee Brandon Bozen seconded the motion. The board recorded the vote as 5-0 in favor. Board President Manuel Alcozer and Board Secretary Aaron Bass were absent and did not vote.

Discussion versus decision: district staff explained the recommendation was possible because the HVAC design work had been completed and the consultant had scoped the required equipment. Morgan said the procurement route chosen — competitive sealed proposals — would “secure qualified and available contractors who could install this equipment when the equipment arrives.” The board did not amend the recommendation; the motion authorized staff to proceed with the procurement steps described.

Next steps: the superintendent’s office will issue the request for competitive sealed proposals, convene the selection committee named under the authorization, evaluate proposals, and return a ranked recommendation and a proposed contract to the board for final approval.

Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the meeting record and were present at the podium or in the meeting record.","The Belton ISD Board of Trustees on June 16 authorized the superintendent to issue a request for competitive sealed proposals to replace HVAC equipment at the Roy and Jean Potts Belton Swim Center, citing lead times and the goal of installation before the fall semester.","actionData","errors"]

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