Progress staff reports
BULLARD — Bullard Independent School District trustees will discuss the board policy regarding student transfers at its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Bullard ISD administration building, 1426-B South Houston St, beginning in closed session.
Trustees will also consider
• additional security matters;
• renovating the baseball and softball fields;
• a demand response agreement with the electric company.
• a possible future laptop initiative for students; and
• a tax swap from the Interest & Sinking Fund to the Maintenance & Operating Fund that may allow the district to get assistance from the state.
The meeting is open to the public.
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