November 27, 2023 at 6:00 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 projects, the board will continue to receive monthly updates and information throughout the life of the projects to their 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, consideration of extending the CMaR’s substantial complete date, the construction progress to date, and approving potential change orders.  
 

Description:  Law requires the Board to reorganize by electing officers.  The vice President or secretary will now serve as the temporary chair to conduct the election of the President, and will then relinquish the chair to the president, who will conduct elections for the remaining offices of Vice President and Secretary.

Description:  The 88th Texas Legislative Session brought about several known and unknown educational impacts for the district.  Administrators will discuss/present some key impacts that the board may want to consider for future actions.
Legislative impacts include, but are not limited to, the following: 1.) Teacher Incentive Allotment, 2.)  Special Legislative Session, 3.) Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS); 4). Etc.
 

Description:  Each year the board is required to complete a training that satisfies the Team of 8 requirement.  In many years, that Team of 8 Training connects, or bridges, to the superintendent’s evaluation process. 
The administration asks the board to consider a special meeting on January 8, 2024 to complete the Team of 8 Training and superintendent’s evaluation/goal setting.  

Description:  House Bill 3 brought about sweeping changes in education in the state of Texas.  Board goals are one aspect of these changes.  Therefore, the Texas Education Agency was tasked with developing rules and guidelines for new board goals.  So, each evaluation year, the board adopts three required goals regarding early childhood literacy and math (EC-LM), and college, career, and military readiness (CCMR).
The administration will begin the discussion of proposed goals for the next evaluation year.
 

Description:  School funding for the 2023-2024 school year has been unpredictable given the lack of passage of a comprehensive school finance bill.  District administrators will discuss the legislature’s current special session and the potential ramifications of the special session(s) on school finance, and specifically on staff raises.
The board, given the most current school finance information, may want to make financial adjustments to budgetary items such as compensation.  The district has experienced some increased funding due to the settling of Hurricane Harvey claims.

Description:  The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) received a complaint regarding the district’s website. All public entity’s websites must meet certain standards to accommodate individuals with visual impairments.  The district's website did not meet all requirements for visual impairment standards.
The administration asks the board to ratify the standards the superintendent has established.  The standard is the recommendation of the OCR.
 

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. 
An interim update on early childhood learning progress measures will be presented.
Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.1 (Reading- Pre-Kindergarten)
Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.1 (Math- Pre-Kindergarten)
Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.2 (Reading-Kindergarten)
Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.2 (Math-Kindergarten)
Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.3 (Reading- 1st and 2nd grades)
Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.3 (Math-1st & 2nd grades)
Goal 1 Progress Measure Reading (3rd Grade)
Goal 2: Progress Measure Math (3rd Grade)
 

Description: 

The Board of Trustees have been supplied with 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:  Each month the board is provided an update of donations received. However, due to the amounts and varying purposes, the board may want to accept these gifts.
Donation from the Elementary PTA to the Elementary Campus. Form is attached.

Description:  The Board May Convene into Closed (executive) session,  in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, TX Govt. Code 551.001 to discuss the following Items:

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.