October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Recognition of the Mighty Owl Band Color Guard and Twirling Line for Outstanding Performance at the West Texas Auxiliary Competition held in Lubbock, TX on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

4. Special Presentation from First United Bank to the Hale Center High School Band Program to Assist with Replacing Band Instruments and Electronic Equipment Damaged on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

5. Open Forum

6. Consent Action Items

6.A. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding the Minutes from September 8, 2025, Regular Scheduled Meeting.

7. Action Items

7.A. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding the August 2025 Financial Statement in Accordance with Board Policies CE(LOCAL ) - Annual Operating Budget and Board Policy CFA(LEGAL) - Accounting Financial Reports and Statements.

7.B. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding HB 3 Implementation:  Early Childhood (3rd grade Reading and Mathematics) and College, Career, and Military Readiness Board-Adopted Plans and Goals in Accordance with Texas Education Codes ("TEC") §11.185 and11.186 and HB 120.

7.C. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding a Request from the Hale Center ISD Band Director Seeking Approval for Hale Center ISD Band Students to Participate in a "Fun-Filled Performance Tour" to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida from May 28th to June 1st, 2025, in accordance with Board Policy FMG(LOCAL)

7.D. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding Amending the District's 2025-2026 Budget by Moving $51,575 from Function 199-36-Extracurricular to the following Functions: 199-41-Consulting Services [$15,000], 199-81-Building Replacement (Carr MS HVAC)[$18,000], and 199-81-Building Improvement (Carr Middle School Gym Refinishing)[$18,575].

7.E. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding a Conditional Incentive and/or Retention Stipend Payment for all Hale Center ISD Employees.

7.F. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding Replacing Band Instruments and Electronic Equipment in Accordance with Board Policy CH(LOCAL) as a Result of Rain and Wind Damage. 

8. Superintendent's Report/Discussion Items

8.A. "Spirited Rivalry Program" - First United Bank $1,000 donation to the district in honor of the district's rivalry game with Ralls on October 10, 2025. 

8.B. Report to the Board Regarding Impact Education Specialist Search Consultants to be added to the November 10, 2025, Board Meeting Agenda. 

9. Adjourn