September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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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 3 working days notice required has been properly and correctly given.
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledges of Allegiance
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4. Open Forum (Public Comment Section)
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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.
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5. Campus/Department Spotlight
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Special Programs Department Spotlight
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6. Superintendent's Announcements
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6.A. October Board Meeting
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Discussion regarding the possibility of rescheduling the October regular Board meeting to October 19, 2026
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6.B. Safety and Security Meeting- October 19
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Information regarding the Safety and Security Meeting scheduled for October 19, 2026
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6.C. District Enrollment/ADA Update
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review of current district enrollment
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6.D. Rice Festival -School Holiday
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7. Board Announcements
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8. Public Hearing SB 12
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9. Consider and Possible Action to approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code §39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).
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Senate Bill (SB) 12 from the 89th Legislative Session addressed parental rights in public education and requires certification of compliance with provisions of the Education Code regarding (1) instruction and (2) diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties.
Certification Requirement Not later than September 30 of each year, the superintendent of a school district shall certify to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that the district is in compliance with Education Code 11.005 (prohibition on DEI duties) and Education Code 28.0022 (instructional requirements and prohibitions)
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10. Discussion and Acceptance of the District Emergency Operations Plan and 12-Month Review
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11. Discussion regarding Drainage Standards for Property on Highway 73
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12. Consideration and Possible Action on a Revision to the 2026-2027 School Calendar
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Originally, Hamshire-Fannett ISD was not scheduled to host a UIL Academic Meet. However, Huffman ISD reached out to us and asked if we would be willing to host the Middle School UIL Academic Meet. We agreed to host the event and are excited to have the opportunity to do so.
Because hosting the meet will require a significant number of teachers and staff to help run the event, we are requesting a revision to the 2026-27 district calendar. We are proposing that Thursday, February 4, 2027, be designated as an Early Release Day instead of a regular school day. This schedule change will allow us to have the staff needed to successfully host the Middle School UIL Academic Meet while minimizing the impact on our instructional calendar. Early Release Day - February 4, 2027 February 4 will be designated as an Early Release Day due to the District hosting the Middle School UIL Academic Meet. |
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13. Business Items (Consent Agenda)
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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. |
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13.A. Approval of _August 3, 2026 workshop, August 24, 2026 Budget hearing, August 24, 2026 regular meeting, September 2, 2026 Special and September 10, 2026 Special Board Minutes
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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.
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13.B. Approval of Expenditures/Financials
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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.
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13.C. Acceptance of Quarterly Investment Report
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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 statues, 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.
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14. Monthly Departmental Updates
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Maintenance Department Update
Communications; Marketing Plan |
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15. Closed/Executive Session
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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.
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15.A. To deliberate the appointment, employment, contract (s), evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, proposed terminations, terminations and suspensions, proposed non-renewals, renewals, and retirement/resignations, discipline of a public officer or employee, including the superintendent, and/or hear complaints and grievances against public officers or employees. Tex Gov't Code 551.074
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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.
Any action, decision or final vote with regard to any matter considered in such closed session, shall be made in open session. |
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16. Action(s) Relative to items considered in Closed Session.
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16.A. Consideration and Possible Action Related to the Appointment, Employment, Contract(s), Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Proposed Termination, Termination and Suspension, Proposed Non-Renewal, Renewal, Retirement/Resignation, or Discipline of a Public Officer or Employee Including the Superintendent, and/or Complaints and Grievances against Public Officers or Employees
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17. Personnel Employment
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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. |
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18. Personnel Resignations
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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. |
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19. Adjournment
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