July 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  It has been found and determined that in accordance with the policies and orders of the Board, the notice of this meeting was posted publicly at the Administration Building in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et. seq., and that all of the terms of said article have been fully complied with and that the 72-hour notice required has been properly and correctly given.

Description: 

At this time, the Board will listen to comments from the public and others regarding both agenda action items and items that are not on the agenda. No action may be taken on non-agenda items. Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of a regular meeting. Any person wishing to address the Board concerning an item on the agenda for an open meeting must register with the Board secretary by email at egilpin@hfhorns.net no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the Board meeting.  Any person wishing to address the Board concerning an item not on the Agenda can register with the Board Secretary at any time prior to the Board meeting.  Speakers will not be permitted to criticize HFISD employees, whether addressing the Board on an Agenda item or a subject not on the posted Agenda.

Description:  As a result of the ongoing bond project, the board will continue to receive monthly updates and information throughout the life of the project to its completion.
The administration, architects, and/or the CMaR will discuss general items and answer questions for the board.  In addition, specific items will be discussed relating, but not limited to, acreage for agriculture pasture; bid processes; furniture, fixtures, and equipment; portables; the community bond committee, etc. Specifically, the board will hear information regarding the construction progress this summer to date.  
In addition, the board will receive information about the integration and costs of the project's fire alarm system.
 

Description:  In keeping with the state’s 60x30 TX goal, the School Finance Commission recommended establishing a preK through 12th grade goal of at least 60 percent proficiency at TEA’s "Meets" standard for 3rd grade reading and math and 60 percent of high school seniors graduating either college or career ready. School boards must review the progress of each plan at least annually at a public meeting by doing the following:
•    Receive annual/interim updates that contain the board outcome goal      and progress measure being monitored along with 5 year deadline targets. 

1.    An interim update on progress towards the College and Career Readiness Goal 3 progress measure 3.1 and 3.2 will be updated to the board 
2.    An interim update on progress towards the Early Childhood Literacy Board Outcome Goal will be updated for the following:
a.    Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.1 (Reading- Pre-Kindergarten)
b.    Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.1 (Math- Pre-Kindergarten)
c.    Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.2 (Reading- Kindergarten)
d.    Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.2 (Math- Kindergarten)
e.    Goal 1- Progress Measure 2.3 (Math- 1st and 2nd grades)
f.    Goal 1: Progress Measure Reading (3rd Grade)
g.    Goal 2: Progress Measure Math (3rd Grade)

 

Description:  Discussion of 2022-2023 budget items: Preliminary Property Values, Tax Compression, and possible employee raises.

Tax Compression Rate
Increase in homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000
Raises or no raises.

Description:  The board has, over the years, considered safety measures on campuses.  In addition, the board has continuously set campus safety as a board and/or superintendent’s goal. The November 2020 bond placed school safety as the highest priority.
The administration will discuss school safety initiatives that are required by the Texas Education Agency for the upcoming school year.
 

Description:  The state of Texas, and the nation in general, has faced a teacher shortage.  In fact, the teacher shortage has increased so dramatically that the governor of Texas directed the commissioner of education to convene a task force in order to try and address the shortage.  In addition, the commissioner of education has called upon superintendents to search for creative ways to fill the teaching void.
The administration will discuss the new grow your own program that was briefly touched on at the June 27, 2022 board meeting.
 

Description:  The Board of Trustees have been supplied detailed background information regarding each item of business on the "Consent Agenda" if one is so indicated or it has been discussed at a previous meeting of the Board. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately.  If requested by a Board member, individual items may be removed from the"Consent Agenda" to be discussed and voted upon separately.  All items are as recommended by the Superintendent.

Description: 

In conjunction with Hamshire-Fannett ISD Board policy, it is a requirement that the minutes of the previous Board meeting(s) be approved by the Board at a subsequent Board Meeting.

A copy of the minutes is included in each Board member’s agenda packet for perusal and awaits Board action.

Description:   It is a customary and accepted Board procedure as a standard order of business at regular Board meetings for the Board to take action in relation to the approval of expenditures for the elapsed period since the last Board meeting.

Pertinent information relating to the financial condition of the District and the resolution of district indebtedness is provided for Board perusal and utilization.

Description:  Update 119 includes policy recommendations to address the remainder of the legislative changes from the 87th Legislature.  Regular Session; other revisions resulting from legislation enacted during the special sessions; and revisions based on updates to the Texas Administrative Code.  Recommended changes to local policies address the following topics:

• Records Management
• Required staff development
• Required instruction
• Gifted and Talent students
• Graduation
• Trauma-informed care
• Freedom from discrimination,  harassment, and retaliation

Description:  Student code of conduct book and student handbooks are to be developed and distributed annually at the beginning of the school year.

Each campus has revised the  2022-2023 handbook to reflect TASB model.  Each board member has been provided with a brief description of changes, if any were made.

The Superintendent recommends adoption of the Student Code of Conduct
The handbooks are subject to Board review, but shall not be adopted by the Board
Changes for each campus student handbook were given to the Board
 

Description:  Hamshire-Fannett ISD has been a member of the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf(RDSPD) through the Gulf Coast Co-op for years. Now that the Gulf Coast Co-op is being dissolved, Hamshire-Fannett ISD needs to approve the shared services arrangement directly. Currently Hamshire-Fannett ISD has no student receiving services through this program, but should the need arise, we would want to be a member. There is no cost to the district unless a student receives services through this program.
Providing services to students with hearing disabilities should the need arise.

Description:  Truth-in-Taxation guidelines require the governing body of a school district to set a public meeting date to discuss the budget and proposed tax rates.
A "Notice of the Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate" will be published 10-30 days prior to this Public Meeting.

The School Board shall determine an appropriate date and time for this public meeting.
It is recommended that the proposed date for the hearing be set for Monday, August 22, 2022 prior to the regular board meeting at 6:15 pm.

Description:  Truth-in-Taxation guidelines require the governing body of a school district to vote on a proposed tax rate to be published in the "Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate" 10-30 days prior to the Public Meeting.
Based on information available at this time, the proposed tax rate is:

M & O $0.9429
I & S $0.3369

Total Preliminary Tax Rate: $1.2798 / $100 of taxable value
Certified Value 07/21/2022: $871,604,786
Tax Compression Decrease Under 202: $0.0174 Taxable Value (M&O)
Proposed Decrease Under 2022: $0.0223 Taxable Value (I&S)

Description:  Each year, district administrators must recertify to serve as teacher appraisers under the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS).  Administrators, once certification/recertification is completed, may serve as teacher appraisers. 

The Board must approve the district’s appraiser list in order for those individuals to serve as appraisers. 
 

Description:  Each year, district administrators must establish evaluation calendars. Once established, those calendars serve as guides for the timeframe in which evaluations will occur.
The Board must approve the district’s appraiser calendars to establish the timeframe for district appraisals. 

 

Description:  All investments made by the District shall comply with the Public Funds Investment Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 2256, Subchapter A) and all federal, state, and local statutes, rules or regulations.
Not less than quarterly, the investment office shall prepare and submit to the Board a written report of investment activities for all funds covered by the Public Funds Investment Act. This report shall be presented to the Board within a reasonable time after the end of the period.

Description:  Any action, decision or final vote with regard to any matter considered in such closed session, shall be made in open session.

Description:  The district currently has one or more vacant positons.  Interviews are currently being conducted, and the Superintendent will bring recommendations for the position(s) to this Board meeting, if feasible.

Any action, decision or final vote with regard to any matter considered in such closed session, shall be made in open session.

Description:  The District currently has one or more vacant positions.

Interviews are currently being conducted, and the Superintendent will bring recommendations for the position(s) to this Board meeting, if feasible.
 

Description:  It is possible that one or more resignations could be in the process of being submitted to the Superintendent.
If received, the Superintendent will present letters of resignation for board information.