At these times, speakers may discuss subjects listed on the posted agenda for up to one and one-half minutes. The Board is composed of seven Beaumont residents who devote their time, energy and expertise in serving as BISD's policy-making body as authorized by the Legislature. Trustees function according to state and fed-eral laws, regulations of the State Board of Education and the Texas Commissioner of Education, and the will of the people as expressed in District elections. The Board takes action only in formal session with a majority of members present and Trustees act officially only as a group. No one acts in the name of the Board except when authorized to do so by Trustees.
Board members serve without pay for overlapping terms of three years.
Vacancies may be filled by a special election or by Board appointment until the next regular election. Elections are usually held the first Saturday in May each year. Candidates are elected from a single-member district plan. Officers are elected by the Board following the swearing in of newly elected members. Trustees maintain a rule of conduct of dignity and efficiency in all their meetings.