May 26, 2026 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. Call to Order
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I.1. Announcement by the Presiding Officer of Board whether a quorum is present and that the meeting had been duly called, and that notice of the meeting had been posted in the and manner required by law.
Discussion:
Meeting began at 6:00PM
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II. Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States of America and the State of Texas.
Discussion:
Prayer: Rodney Wallace
Pledge: Sofia Rivera |
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III. Citizen Comments
Discussion:
Jessica Thornhill for citizen's comments regarding homeschool students participating in UIL and GPA with dual credit.
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IV. Consideration of Approval of Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting April 23, 2026 & Special Called Meeting May 7, 2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Administer Statement of Officer and Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustee- Judge Collins
Discussion:
Chelsea Hatch- Precinct 3
Tiffany Wilhelm- Precinct 4 |
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VI. Election of Board Officers-Reorganize Board
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Chelsea Hatch- Precinct 5
Tiffany Wilhelm- Precinct 4
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VII. Public Hearing
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VII.1. 2026-2027 Public Notice for Applying for ESSA Federal Grant
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VIII. Audience with Individual or Committees Making a Report or request in Accordance to Board Policy BED (LOCAL)
Recognition of Outstanding Achievement: Bulldog Award- Dr. Sanchez Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the year- Daniel Fitzgerald TEPSA Award-Christina Martinez Class of 2026 Valedictorian & Salutatorian: Honor Grades /Scholarships - Rachel Long Welding- Ryan Brundage OFC/ Torch Advanced Julius Medellin 1st Place GMAW/Wire Advanced Carlos Hernandez 5th Place Sean Chavez 6th Place SMAW/Stick Advanced Jerimiah Rodriquez 3rd Place Julius Medellin 6th Place Best Welder Overall Carlos Hernandez 5th Place Uziel Esparza 6th Place Julius Medellin 8th Place PHS Track- Wyatt Martinez , Coach Faught & Coach Montgomery Ava Rushing, Fancy Huey, Maribel Montelongo, Kannon Brooks= Area and Beyond Qualifiers Ava Rushing, Ailey Kerbo, Denise Barrientos, Jocelyn Espinosa, Miguel Vida and Zachary Perry= THSCA Academic All-state Track & Field Honors Anthony Phan 2nd Place in Financial Literacy at the National BPA Contest held in Nashville, Tennessee- Araceli Chavez Tomorrow's Leaders- Principals/Dani Hernandez Report: PEF- Amber Bass & Danny Salazar
Discussion:
Bulldog Awards:
PEF Leaders:
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IX. Business Item
Discussion:
7:07PM Break
7:15PM Returned from break |
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IX.1. Consideration of Approval of 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Revision 1.1.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
2nd made by Sabrie Villegas
7-0 |
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IX.2. Application for approval for PHS NJROTC Department Travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.3. Consideration of Approval of Property/Liability and Related Insurance Contract for 2026-2027 (Premium exceeds $100,000 threshold)
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.4. Consideration and approval of the contract renewal with the amendment with First Student, Inc. for student transportation services.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.5. Consider approval of the appointment of a Principal.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Secondary Principal- Gary Tipton Principal
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X. Business Items:- Consensus Agenda
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X.1. Minutes of the Regular Called Meeting April 23, 2026, Special Called meeting May 7, and May 11th..
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X.2. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment #2 2025-2026.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Balancing of the books; making sure no campus is in the red.
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XI. Other Items/ Informational Items/Discussion
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Chef Marcus with PISD is leaving.
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XI.1. Employment Report
Discussion:
PISD
Daniel Fitzgerald High School Principal accepted a position at Crosbyton High School |
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XI.2. Bills
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XI.3. Tax Collectors Activity Report/Hale County District Statement of Condition
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XI.4. Board Report
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XII. Upcoming Meetings
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XIII. CLOSED SESSION - Trustees will meet in closed session as permitted by the Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et.seq.
A. Deliberation on the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees pursuant to Texas Government code 551.074. B. Deliberation and Consultation with attorney regarding potential or contemplated litigation or matters involving attorney client privilege pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071.
Discussion:
8:24PM Closed Session
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XIV. OPEN SESSION
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