January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Open Forum

4. Consent Action Items

4.A. Minutes from the November 24, 2025, Special Called Meeting.

4.B. Minutes from the December 8, 2025, Regular Called Meeting.

5. Action Items/Open Session

5.A. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding the Annual Performance Report/Annual Financial Audit Report for the 2024-2025 School year in Accordance with Texas Education Code §44.008. Annual Audit; Report Presented by Kim Barrington of Bennett, Bennett, & Trice PLLC Certified Public Accountants, lames, TX.

5.B. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding the November 2025 and the December 2025 Financial Statements in Accordance with Board Policy CE(LOCAL) - Annual Operating Budget and Board Policy CFA(LEGAL) - Accounting Financial Reports and Statements.

5.C. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding Amending the District's General Fund Budget in the amount of $24,830 in Accordance with Board Policy CE(LOCAL) by Moving $8,330 from Fund 199-11-Instruction, $6,000 from Fund 199-23-School leadership, $5,000 from Fund 199-31-Guidance, Counseling, and Evaluation Services, $500 from fund 199-33-Health services, and $5,000 from fund 199-53-Data processing Services to Function 81-Facilities Acquisition and Construction in order to purchase and install Audio Systems for the Hale Center ISD Softball and Baseball Stadiums.

5.D. Consider and possible action to order a General Election of two (2) at-large trustee positions to be held on May 2, 2026.
Tomar en consideración y posiblemente tomar las medidas necesarias para ordenar Elecciones Generales para cubrir dos (2) puestos de miembros generales del consejo directivo, que se llevarán a cabo el 2 de mayo de 2026.

5.E. Consider Board approval of the Notice and Order of General Election for Early Voting and for Election Day.
Tomar en consideración la aprobación por parte del Consejo Directivo de la Notificación y la Orden de Elecciones Generales para la Votación Anticipada y para el Día de las Elecciones.

5.F. Consider and possible approval of Resolution to have a joint election on May 2, 2026, with Hale County.
Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación de la Resolución para celebrar elecciones conjuntas con el Condado de Hale el 2 de mayo de 2026.

5.G. Consider and possible approval of the Joint Election Agreement with the City of Hale Center.
Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación del Acuerdo de Elecciones Conjuntas con la Ciudad de Hale Center.

5.H. Consider and possible approval of Resolution to have a joint election on May 2, 2026, with the City of Hale Center.
Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación de la Resolución para celebrar elecciones conjuntas con el Condado de Hale el 2 de mayo de 2026.

5.I. Consider and possible approval of the Joint Election Agreement with Hale County.
 Tomar en consideración y posible aprobación del Acuerdo de Elecciones Conjuntas con el Condado de Hale.

5.J. Consider and possible approval to appoint Christine Reyna, Elections Administrator, to serve as Joint Elections Officer for Hale County.
Tomar en consideración y posiblemente aprobar el nombramiento de Christine Reyna, Administradora de Elecciones, para desempeñar el cargo de Funcionaria de Elecciones Conjuntas del Condado de Hale.

5.K. Consider and possible approval to appoint Christine Reyna, Elections Administrator, to serve as Joint Early Voting Clerk for Hale County.
Tomar en consideración y posiblemente aprobar el nombramiento de Christine Reyna, Administradora de Elecciones, para desempeñar el cargo de Secretaria de Votación Anticipada Conjunta del Condado de Hale.

6. Superintendent's Report/Discussion Items

6.A. Before and After Video Regarding the Carr Middle School Gym Floor Project.

6.B. Report Regarding Texas Education Agency Code ("TEC") §29.053 Establishment of Bilingual Education and Special Language Programs.

7. Closed Session

7.A. Deliberation in Closed Session Regarding the Implementation of Armed Security Personnel or Devices Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076.

8. Action Item/Open Session

8.A. Deliberation and Possible Action Authorizing the Board President to Execute a Resolution in Accordance with HB 3 and Board Policy CKED(LOCAL) and Authorize Certification of Additional Training Requirements for Certain Hale Center ISD Employees who are Licensed by the State of Texas to Carry Concealed Handguns, to Carry Such Weapon on School premises and all School-sponsored and School-Related Activities.

9. Adjourn