Projector: July 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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. Brantley Bonner Selected as Outstanding Performer - Sherri Morgan

4. OPEN FORUM

5. CONSENT ITEMS

5.a. Minutes - June 19, 2025 Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop

5.b. Minutes - June 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting

5.c. June 2025 Balance Sheet - General Fund

5.d. June 2025 Financial Statement - General Fund

5.e. June 2025 Balance Sheet - Bond Fund

5.f. June 2025 Financial Statement - Bond Fund

5.g. Approval of 2025-2026 Food Service Charge Policy

5.h. Budget Amendment 2025-9

5.i. Renewal of Property, Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance Carrier and Policy

5.j. Approval of Continued Membership in Current Purchasing Cooperatives

5.k. Approval of 2025-2026 Food Service Advisory Committee

5.l. Approve 2025-2026 SHAC Membership

5.m. Approve HISD Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct - Lindsay Slaten

5.n. Approve TVAH Student Code of Conduct

5.o. Approve TVAH Student Handbook

5.p. Adoption of Local Policy Update 125

6. INFORMATION ITEMS

6.a. June 2025 Check Register Report

6.b. Bobcat Band Trip Proposal/Information - Sherri Morgan

6.c. 2025-2026 Employee Handbook (Information Item)

6.d. TVAH Academic Profile (Informational)

7. ACTION ITEMS

7.a. PLACEHOLDER Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan - Mary Brown

7.b. Consideration and possible action concerning the procurement of architecture, design and construction services for upcoming renovation and new construction projects - Mary Brown

7.c. Vendor Over $50,000 (iReady Supplemental Materials) - Shauna Hittle

7.d. Vendor Over $50,000 (Vizzle/SEL) - Julie Smith/Amy Collins

7.e. Consider Approval of Vender Over $50,000 (Franklin Covey) - Amy Whittle

7.f. Consider Approval of Vendor Over $50,000 (The Writing Academy) - Amy Whittle

7.g. Consider Approval of Policy FNCE(LOCAL) - Amy Whittle

7.h. Consider Approval of Adjustment to Exemption Policy - James Gibson

7.i. Consider Approval of Chromebook Replacement Project - James Burt

7.j. Consider Approval of Interoperability Radio Purchase - James Burt

8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker

8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Shauna Hittle

8.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley

8.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell

8.e. Technology Report - James Burt

8.f. Child Nutrition/Food Service - Eric Hudson

8.g. Special Education Report - Amy Collins

8.h. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle

8.i. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw

8.j. TVAH Report - Julie Smith

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION

10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS

11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

11.a. July 31, 2025 @ 9:00 am - Convocation at the Performing Arts Center

11.b. August 12, 2025 - First Day of School

11.c. August 15, 2025 @ 12:00 - Budget Workshop

11.d. August 18, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - Special Meeting/Public Hearing

11.e. August 18, 2025 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting

12. ADJOURN

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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:	July 28, 2025 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. Brantley Bonner Selected as Outstanding Performer - Sherri Morgan
Attachments: Brantley Bonner - 2025 Outstanding Performer Brantley Bonner - 2025 Outstanding Performer 7/22/2025 at 8:36 AM
Subject:	4. OPEN FORUM
Subject:	5. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:	5.a. Minutes - June 19, 2025 Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop
Attachments: Minutes - June 19, 2025 Special Meeting-Budget Workshop Minutes - June 19, 2025 Special Meeting-Budget Workshop 7/16/2025 at 10:08 AM
Subject:	5.b. Minutes - June 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Attachments: Minutes - June 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes - June 19, 2025 Regular Board Meeting 7/16/2025 at 8:50 AM
Subject:	5.c. June 2025 Balance Sheet - General Fund
Attachments: Balance Sheet - Gen Fund Balance Sheet - Gen Fund 7/22/2025 at 9:33 AM
Subject:	5.d. June 2025 Financial Statement - General Fund
Attachments: Financials - Gen Fund Financials - Gen Fund 7/22/2025 at 9:34 AM
Subject:	5.e. June 2025 Balance Sheet - Bond Fund
Attachments: Balance Sheet - Bond Fund Balance Sheet - Bond Fund 7/22/2025 at 9:35 AM
Subject:	5.f. June 2025 Financial Statement - Bond Fund
Attachments: Financials - Bond Fund Financials - Bond Fund 7/22/2025 at 9:37 AM
Subject:	5.g. Approval of 2025-2026 Food Service Charge Policy
Attachments: Food Service Charge Policy Food Service Charge Policy 7/22/2025 at 11:44 AM
Subject:	5.h. Budget Amendment 2025-9
Attachments: Budget Amendment 2025-9 Budget Amendment 2025-9 7/22/2025 at 9:47 AM
Subject:	5.i. Renewal of Property, Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance Carrier and Policy
Attachments: Property, Liability and Worker's Comp Insurance Property, Liability and Worker's Comp Insurance 7/22/2025 at 11:52 AM
Subject:	5.j. Approval of Continued Membership in Current Purchasing Cooperatives
Attachments: Purchasing Cooperatives Purchasing Cooperatives 7/22/2025 at 11:55 AM
Subject:	5.k. Approval of 2025-2026 Food Service Advisory Committee
Attachments: Food Service Advisory Committee Food Service Advisory Committee 7/22/2025 at 11:49 AM
Subject:	5.l. Approve 2025-2026 SHAC Membership
Attachments: SHAC Membership SHAC Membership 7/22/2025 at 3:12 PM
Subject:	5.m. Approve HISD Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct - Lindsay Slaten
Attachments: Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook Cons. Form Student Code of Conduct and Student Handbook Cons. Form 7/22/2025 at 3:06 PM 2025-2026 Employee Handbook 2025-2026 Employee Handbook 7/22/2025 at 3:06 PM 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct 7/22/2025 at 3:06 PM
Subject:	5.n. Approve TVAH Student Code of Conduct
Attachments: TVAH Student Code of Conduct TVAH Student Code of Conduct 7/22/2025 at 2:38 PM
Subject:	5.o. Approve TVAH Student Handbook
Attachments: TVAH Student Handbook TVAH Student Handbook 7/22/2025 at 2:42 PM
Subject:	5.p. Adoption of Local Policy Update 125
Attachments: Local Policy Update 125 Local Policy Update 125 7/10/2025 at 10:44 AM
Subject:	6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:	6.a. June 2025 Check Register Report
Attachments: Check Register Report Check Register Report 7/21/2025 at 2:06 PM
Subject:	6.b. Bobcat Band Trip Proposal/Information - Sherri Morgan
Attachments: Bobcat Band Senior Trip Information Bobcat Band Senior Trip Information 7/22/2025 at 11:29 AM
Subject:	6.c. 2025-2026 Employee Handbook (Information Item)
Attachments: Employee Handbook Cons. Form Employee Handbook Cons. Form 7/22/2025 at 3:08 PM 2025-2026 Employee Handbook UPDATED 2025-2026 Employee Handbook UPDATED 7/28/2025 at 4:02 PM
Subject:	6.d. TVAH Academic Profile (Informational)
Attachments: TVAH Academic Profile TVAH Academic Profile 7/22/2025 at 2:28 PM
Subject:	7. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:	7.a. PLACEHOLDER Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan - Mary Brown
Attachments: Compensation Package Presentation 07282025 Compensation Package Presentation 07282025 7/29/2025 at 8:54 AM
Subject:	7.b. Consideration and possible action concerning the procurement of architecture, design and construction services for upcoming renovation and new construction projects - Mary Brown
Attachments: TD Architect Contract - Consideration Form TD Architect Contract - Consideration Form 7/22/2025 at 11:43 AM TD Architect Contract - RFQ 2025-002 TD Architect Contract - RFQ 2025-002 7/22/2025 at 11:43 AM
Subject:	7.c. Vendor Over $50,000 (iReady Supplemental Materials) - Shauna Hittle
Attachments: iReady Curriculum iReady Curriculum 7/10/2025 at 10:47 AM
Subject:	7.d. Vendor Over $50,000 (Vizzle/SEL) - Julie Smith/Amy Collins
Attachments: RethinkEd-Vizzle RethinkEd-Vizzle 7/22/2025 at 11:59 AM
Subject:	7.e. Consider Approval of Vender Over $50,000 (Franklin Covey) - Amy Whittle
Attachments: Vendor Over $50,000 (Franklin Covey) Vendor Over $50,000 (Franklin Covey) 7/22/2025 at 12:02 PM
Subject:	7.f. Consider Approval of Vendor Over $50,000 (The Writing Academy) - Amy Whittle
Attachments: Vendor Over $50,000 (The Writing Academy) Vendor Over $50,000 (The Writing Academy) 7/22/2025 at 2:31 PM
Subject:	7.g. Consider Approval of Policy FNCE(LOCAL) - Amy Whittle
Attachments: Policy FNCE(LOCAL) Policy FNCE(LOCAL) 7/24/2025 at 11:22 AM
Subject:	7.h. Consider Approval of Adjustment to Exemption Policy - James Gibson
Attachments: Exemption Policy EIAA(LOCAL) Exemption Policy EIAA(LOCAL) 7/22/2025 at 3:10 PM
Subject:	7.i. Consider Approval of Chromebook Replacement Project - James Burt
Attachments: Chromebook Replacement Chromebook Replacement 7/15/2025 at 2:24 PM
Subject:	7.j. Consider Approval of Interoperability Radio Purchase - James Burt
Attachments: Interoperability Radio Purchase Interoperability Radio Purchase 7/22/2025 at 3:14 PM
Subject:	8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Subject:	8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
Attachments: Facilities Report Facilities Report 7/22/2025 at 8:03 AM Facilities Projects Facilities Projects 7/22/2025 at 8:03 AM
Subject:	8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Shauna Hittle
Attachments: C&I Report C&I Report 7/15/2025 at 2:27 PM
Subject:	8.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley
Attachments: Transportation Report Transportation Report 7/22/2025 at 10:52 AM
Subject:	8.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell
Attachments: Athletics Report Athletics Report 7/22/2025 at 10:49 AM
Subject:	8.e. Technology Report - James Burt
Attachments: Technology Report Technology Report 7/23/2025 at 1:26 PM
Subject:	8.f. Child Nutrition/Food Service - Eric Hudson
Attachments: Child Nutrition Report Child Nutrition Report 7/22/2025 at 7:57 AM
Subject:	8.g. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
Attachments: Special Ed Report Special Ed Report 7/22/2025 at 12:06 PM
Subject:	8.h. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
Attachments: Federal-Special Programs Report Federal-Special Programs Report 7/8/2025 at 11:11 AM
Subject:	8.i. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
Attachments: CTE Report CTE Report 7/21/2025 at 8:13 AM
Subject:	8.j. TVAH Report - Julie Smith
Attachments: TVAH Report TVAH Report 7/22/2025 at 12:11 PM
Subject:	9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Subject:	10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Subject:	11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:	11.a. July 31, 2025 @ 9:00 am - Convocation at the Performing Arts Center
Subject:	11.b. August 12, 2025 - First Day of School
Subject:	11.c. August 15, 2025 @ 12:00 - Budget Workshop
Subject:	11.d. August 18, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - Special Meeting/Public Hearing
Subject:	11.e. August 18, 2025 @ 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. 551.083 - 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. 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 24th day of July, 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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