August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER - Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551

2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. BOBCAT PRIDE AND RECOGNITIONS

3.a. UIL State Academic Meet Results - Mike Clay

3.b. Kylie Cotton Receives Award at National TAFE Competition - Amy Harkins/Jenny Seal/Kathy Gaw

3.c. FFA News and Celebrations - Kourtney Lock/Sadie Myers/ Elayna Sullivan/Amber Killeen/Kathy Gaw

3.d. Recognition of Kenton Simpson for his Contributions to the Technology Department - James Burt

4. OPEN FORUM

5. CONSENT ITEMS

5.a. Minutes - July 27, 2026 Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop

5.b. Minutes - July 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

5.c. July 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund

5.d. July 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund

5.e. Approve Budget Amendment 2026-10

5.f. Approve Budget Amendment 2026-11

5.g. Approve 2026-2027 Student Meal Prices

5.h. Approve 2026-2027 Visitor and Employee Adult Meal Prices

5.i. Approve Contracts/Vendors to Exceed $50,000 for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Fiscal Years

5.j. Approve SHAC/Food Service Advisory Committees Membership for 2026-2027

5.k. Policy DPB(LOCAL) on Other Personnel Positions (aligns with District of Innovation Plan approved in June)

5.l. 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan - Amy Whittle

5.m. Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Upshur County

5.n. Approve Personal Service Performance Request for Doug Childs

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.a. July 2026 Check Register Report

6.b. Policy EFB(LOCAL) on Library Materials  (30-Day Read)

7. ACTION ITEMS

7.a. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget - Mary Brown

7.b. Consider Approval of I&S Tax Rate Above Minimum for 2026-2027 Hallsville ISD I&S Tax Rate - Mary Brown

7.c. Consider Approval of Ordinance for 2026-2027 Hallsville ISD M&O and I&S Taxes - Mary Brown

7.d. Consider Approval of Reimbursement of Federal Grant Expenditures to Stride/K12 - Mary Brown

7.e. Consider Approval of Covered Practice Facility Plan - Mary Brown

8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker

8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Shauna Hittle

8.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley

8.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell

8.e. Technology Report - James Burt

8.f. Special Education Report - Amy Collins

8.g. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle

8.h. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw

8.i. TVAH Report - Julie Smith

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Section;
         551.071 – consultation with attorney,
         551.072 – deliberation regarding real property,
         551.073 – deliberation regarding prospective gift,
         551.074 – personnel matters,
         551.076 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits,
         551.082 – school children; school employees; disciplinary matter or complaint,
         551.0821 – school board: personally identifiable information about public school student,
         551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiations,
         551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits

 

10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

11.a. September 11, 2026 - Homecoming (Corsicana)

11.b. September 19, 2026 - Get Rowdy, Get Loud 

11.c. September 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting

12. ADJOURN