Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER - Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. BOBCAT PRIDE AND RECOGNITIONS
3.a. Recognition of National Math Stars - Amy Whittle
3.b. Recognition of Bilingual Program "Exits" - Amy Whittle
3.c. Recognition of Brooks Vaughn for his Accomplishment - Matt Tucker
4. OPEN FORUM
5. CONSENT ITEMS
5.a. Minutes - August 14, 2026 Special Meeting/Budget Workshop
5.b. Minutes - August 17, 2026 Pubic Hearing/Special Meeting
5.c. Minutes - August 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
5.d. August 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
5.e. August 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
5.f. Quarterly Investment Report
5.g. Annual Investment Report
5.h. Approve the Investment Brokers and Investment Sources for 2026-2027
5.i. Adopt Resolution on Investment Policy and Strategies
5.j. Adopt Resolution Approving Independent Sources of Instruction Related to Investment Responsibilities 
5.k. Acceptance of In-Kind Donation of Bus Wrap from Patterson Nissan (value: $14,430.25)
5.l. Policy Update EFB(LOCAL) on Library Materials
5.m. Policy Update FDA(LOCAL) - Amy Whittle
5.n. Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required
5.o. Out of State Travel for HHS Cheer to Anaheim, California
5.p. Out of State Travel for HHS Choir to Nashville, TN
5.q. Out of State Travel - FFA to Indianapolis, IN for National FFA Convention 
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. August 2026 Check Register Report
6.b. Enrollment Numbers by Grade Level 
6.c. Annual Bilingual Report - Amy Whittle
6.d. Credit by Exam/Acceleration by Exam - Jennifer Hoskins
6.e. District Accountability Ratings (STAAR & TELPAS Scores) - Jennifer Hoskins
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.a. Consider Approval of Reimbursement to Stride/K12 for Federal Grant Funds - Mary Brown
7.b. Campus Improvement Plans - Amy Whittle
7.c. Consider Approval of the Establishment of a "New" Full-Time Virtual Campus - Julie Smith
7.d. Consider Approval of Baseball and Softball Scoreboard Upgrades - Matt Tucker
7.e. Consider Approval of Baseball Backstop Netting Upgrade - Matt Tucker
7.f. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Vehicles - Roy Presley
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Jennifer Hoskins
8.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley
8.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell
8.e. Technology Report - James Burt
8.f. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
8.g. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
8.h. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
8.i. TVAH Report - Julie Smith
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Section;
         551.071 – consultation with attorney,
         551.072 – deliberation regarding real property,
         551.073 – deliberation regarding prospective gift,
         551.074 – personnel matters,
         551.076 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits,
         551.082 – school children; school employees; disciplinary matter or complaint,
         551.0821 – school board: personally identifiable information about public school student,
         551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiations,
         551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits

 
10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
11.a. October 12-16, 2026 - Fall Break
11.b. Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting
12. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting

The regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hallsville Independent School District will be held at the District Training Center - Board Room.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.  Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.  Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
Meeting: September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER - Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551
Subject:
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. BOBCAT PRIDE AND RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
3.a. Recognition of National Math Stars - Amy Whittle
Attachments:
Subject:
3.b. Recognition of Bilingual Program "Exits" - Amy Whittle
Attachments:
Subject:
3.c. Recognition of Brooks Vaughn for his Accomplishment - Matt Tucker
Subject:
4. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
5. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
5.a. Minutes - August 14, 2026 Special Meeting/Budget Workshop
Subject:
5.b. Minutes - August 17, 2026 Pubic Hearing/Special Meeting
Subject:
5.c. Minutes - August 17, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
5.d. August 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
Subject:
5.e. August 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
Subject:
5.f. Quarterly Investment Report
Subject:
5.g. Annual Investment Report
Subject:
5.h. Approve the Investment Brokers and Investment Sources for 2026-2027
Subject:
5.i. Adopt Resolution on Investment Policy and Strategies
Subject:
5.j. Adopt Resolution Approving Independent Sources of Instruction Related to Investment Responsibilities 
Subject:
5.k. Acceptance of In-Kind Donation of Bus Wrap from Patterson Nissan (value: $14,430.25)
Subject:
5.l. Policy Update EFB(LOCAL) on Library Materials
Subject:
5.m. Policy Update FDA(LOCAL) - Amy Whittle
Subject:
5.n. Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required
Subject:
5.o. Out of State Travel for HHS Cheer to Anaheim, California
Subject:
5.p. Out of State Travel for HHS Choir to Nashville, TN
Subject:
5.q. Out of State Travel - FFA to Indianapolis, IN for National FFA Convention 
Subject:
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
6.a. August 2026 Check Register Report
Subject:
6.b. Enrollment Numbers by Grade Level 
Subject:
6.c. Annual Bilingual Report - Amy Whittle
Subject:
6.d. Credit by Exam/Acceleration by Exam - Jennifer Hoskins
Subject:
6.e. District Accountability Ratings (STAAR & TELPAS Scores) - Jennifer Hoskins
Subject:
7. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
7.a. Consider Approval of Reimbursement to Stride/K12 for Federal Grant Funds - Mary Brown
Subject:
7.b. Campus Improvement Plans - Amy Whittle
Subject:
7.c. Consider Approval of the Establishment of a "New" Full-Time Virtual Campus - Julie Smith
Subject:
7.d. Consider Approval of Baseball and Softball Scoreboard Upgrades - Matt Tucker
Subject:
7.e. Consider Approval of Baseball Backstop Netting Upgrade - Matt Tucker
Subject:
7.f. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Vehicles - Roy Presley
Subject:
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Subject:
8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Jennifer Hoskins
Attachments:
Subject:
8.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley
Attachments:
Subject:
8.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell
Attachments:
Subject:
8.e. Technology Report - James Burt
Attachments:
Subject:
8.f. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
Attachments:
Subject:
8.g. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
Attachments:
Subject:
8.i. TVAH Report - Julie Smith
Attachments:
Subject:
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Section;
         551.071 – consultation with attorney,
         551.072 – deliberation regarding real property,
         551.073 – deliberation regarding prospective gift,
         551.074 – personnel matters,
         551.076 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits,
         551.082 – school children; school employees; disciplinary matter or complaint,
         551.0821 – school board: personally identifiable information about public school student,
         551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiations,
         551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits

 
Subject:
10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Subject:
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
11.a. October 12-16, 2026 - Fall Break
Subject:
11.b. Monday, October 26, 2026 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
12. ADJOURN

EXECUTIVE SESSION may be called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 through 551.146, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, or Complaint).

Action, if any, will be taken in Open Session.

Texas Government Code Section:

  • 551.071 - Private consultation with the board's attorney.
  • 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
  • 551.073 - Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations.
  • 551.074 - Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
  • 551.076 - Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.
  • 551.082 - Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
  • 551.0821 - School Board: personally identifiable information about public school student.
  • 551.083 - Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.
  • 551.084 - Excluding witnesses from a hearing.
  • 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  • 551.089 - Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits.

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

(a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

On the 15th day of September, this notice was on the Hallsville Independent School District website at www.hisd.com and a copy placed on the bulletin board of the Administration Building Reception area located at 311 Willow Street.  This notice was also distributed to local media representatives as requested by 4:30 p.m. on said date.

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