November 16, 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. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Board Members
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Administer Oath of Office to elected Board Members.
Position #5 - Amber Buchanan Position #6 - Will Reneau Position #7 - Derrick Weekly |
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6. Possible Reorganization of the School Board
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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
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7. Campus/Department Spotlight
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High School
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8. Superintendent's Announcements
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8.A. Good Things
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8.B. ADA / Enrollment
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8.C. Employee Assistance Program
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8.D. Longevity Pay
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9. Board Announcements
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10. Set Meeting for TEAM of 8/ Board Goals
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11. Discussion and Possible Approval of Employee Dental Insurance Increase
Description:
Annual open enrollment begins in December. First Financial our third party administrator for employee benefits, notified us that Met Life would be increasing the dental rates.
Dental rates for employees are currently $30.61. Beginning 01/01/2027, the new rate will be $35.04. A $2.29 increase per month per employee. Currently, 188 employees take the dental. Annual increase to the district in the amount of $5,166.24. |
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12. 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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12.A. Approval of October 12, 2026 Special Meeting and October 19, 2026 Regular 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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12.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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12.C. Approval of Middle School Bus Barn Rolling Gate Replacement
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The existing rolling gate at the Middle School Bus Barn needs replacement to provide reliable operation and improve security and safety.
We have received a proposal from Mike Barnett Construction Inc. to remove the existing gate and install a new electric rolling gate with an operator, keypad access, safety features, concrete work, and necessary electrical connections. The total cost of the project is $53,356.25, plus applicable taxes, through the Region 5 SETX Purchasing Cooperative.
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12.D. Approval of Budget amendment #1 For the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
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It is a requirement of TEA accounting procedures that the annual budget be amended as necessary throughout the budget year.
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12.E. Approval of Designated Donation
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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.
HF FFA Alumni Association donated $1,000 to the HF Welding Department for start up money for a Welding Activity Account. |
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13. Monthly Departmental Updates: Business, Finance & Food Service, Curriculum & Instruction, Maintenance & Operations and Technology Departments
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Beginning of Year Data - Leslie Young
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14. 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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14.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
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.
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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15. Action(s) Relative to items considered in Closed Session.
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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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16. 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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17. 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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18. Adjournment
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