October 28, 2024 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:  Under State Board of Education Rule, completing required continuing education each year of service is a basic obligation and expectation of any sitting board member under SBOE rules.
School board members must complete training that is required by the State Board of Education, and the board president must publicly announce whether each board member has met their training requirements.

Description:  According to Section § 67.003(c) of the Election Code;

Except as provided by Subsection (b), each local canvassing authority shall convene to conduct the local canvass at the time set by the canvassing authority's presiding officer, not earlier than the third day or later than the 14th day after Election Day.  Canvassing period is Friday November 8 - November 19, 2024

The election code requires election results to be canvassed and certified.  The election code requires a quorum or two or more.

Description:  In accordance with Section 6.03 of the Property Tax Code, I have attached a copy of the ballot of the nominees for the Jefferson Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2025, 205-2027 term of office.  Once the members are appointed, they will draw lots to determine the two members that will serve a one-year term for 2025, and the three members that will serve a three-year term for 2025-2027. Thereafter, all appointed members will serve four-year staggered terms.
All five positions on the Board of Directors are up for re-election.  You may cast all of your votes for one nominee or distribute them as you wish among the nominees.
Each taxing unit entitled to vote must cast its votes in the form of a resolution adopted by its governing body and submit it to the Chief Appraiser by December 16, 2024.  

Please refer to the enclosed voting allocation to determine the number of votes your entity is entitled to in this election.  The nominee receiving the majority of the votes of the conservation and reclamation districts will receive all the votes cast by these districts.

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:  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.

At least 60% percent of high school seniors will graduate 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 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:  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.

At least 60% percent of high school seniors will graduate 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 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:  The Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday breaks fall within the holiday periods each year.  This places meeting dates during the holiday break.
The board may decide to move its regular November and December meeting dates.  

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:  Pursuant to the Texas Property Tax Code, Section 26.09, the Grand Recap of the Tax Roll for Tax Year 2023 should be approved by our Board of Trustees, a resolution to that effect signed and notarized, and a copy filed with the Jefferson County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office.

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.
Hamshire-Fannett Athletic Booster Club - $8676.00 for track repair.

Description:  The Board May Convene into Closed (executive) session, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, TX Govt. Code 551.001, Subchapters D and E or Texas Govt Code section 418.183(f).  Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting.  All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
 

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.