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 All-State Choir Students - Blanton Branson
3.b. Recognition of State Qualifying Swimmers - Victor Tuttle
3.c. Recognition of Theatre Arts Students - Shalem Carr
3.d. Recognition of Bobcat Corner Team - James Gibson
4. OPEN FORUM
5. CONSENT ITEMS
5.a. Minutes - February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
5.b. February 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
5.c. February 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
5.d. Quarterly Investment Report
5.e. Renewal of Contract with Lemons Auctioneers
5.f. Renewal of Student Accident Insurance Policy
5.g. Renewal of Really Great Reading Phonics Program
5.h. Purchase of Fueling Brains Curriculum
5.i. Purchase of Reading Language Arts Curriculum
5.j. Purchase/Renewal of Stemscopes Math Materials
5.k. Request for Out of State Travel (Junior High to Washington, DC) 
5.l. Request for Out of State Travel (Theatre to Bloomington, Indiana)
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. February 2026 Check Register Report
6.b. Enrollment Numbers by Grade Level
6.c. Senate Bill 13 Requirements Related to Library Materials (30-Day Read)
6.d. Special Education District Trends - Amy Collins
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.a. Consider Acceptance of Donation from Hallsville ISD Education Foundation - Lauren Bresch
7.b. Consider Purchase of 5 Currently Leased Transit Vans - Mary Brown
7.c. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-6 - Mary Brown
7.d. Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Fall Estimate Payment to K12/Stride - Mary Brown
7.e. Consider Approval of Legacy Server Hardware Upgrades - James Burt
7.f. Consider Finalization of Bus Barn Expansion Plans - John Martin
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
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. March 23-26, 2026 - Farm City Week
11.b. April 3, 2026 - Good Friday (School Holiday)
11.c. Monday, April 20, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
11.d. April 20-April 28, 2026 - Early Voting for School Board Election
NOTE: April 21st is San Jacinto Day and there will be no early voting on this day
11.e. Sunday, June 7, 2026 - TVAH Graduation in Frisco
12. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071, .074, .082, .0821)
13. 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: March 23, 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 All-State Choir Students - Blanton Branson
Subject:
3.b. Recognition of State Qualifying Swimmers - Victor Tuttle
Subject:
3.c. Recognition of Theatre Arts Students - Shalem Carr
Subject:
3.d. Recognition of Bobcat Corner Team - James Gibson
Subject:
4. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
5. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
5.a. Minutes - February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
5.b. February 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
Subject:
5.c. February 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
Subject:
5.d. Quarterly Investment Report
Subject:
5.e. Renewal of Contract with Lemons Auctioneers
Subject:
5.f. Renewal of Student Accident Insurance Policy
Subject:
5.g. Renewal of Really Great Reading Phonics Program
Subject:
5.h. Purchase of Fueling Brains Curriculum
Subject:
5.i. Purchase of Reading Language Arts Curriculum
Subject:
5.j. Purchase/Renewal of Stemscopes Math Materials
Subject:
5.k. Request for Out of State Travel (Junior High to Washington, DC) 
Subject:
5.l. Request for Out of State Travel (Theatre to Bloomington, Indiana)
Subject:
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
6.a. February 2026 Check Register Report
Subject:
6.b. Enrollment Numbers by Grade Level
Subject:
6.c. Senate Bill 13 Requirements Related to Library Materials (30-Day Read)
Subject:
6.d. Special Education District Trends - Amy Collins
Subject:
7. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
7.a. Consider Acceptance of Donation from Hallsville ISD Education Foundation - Lauren Bresch
Subject:
7.b. Consider Purchase of 5 Currently Leased Transit Vans - Mary Brown
Subject:
7.c. Consider Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-6 - Mary Brown
Subject:
7.d. Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Fall Estimate Payment to K12/Stride - Mary Brown
Subject:
7.e. Consider Approval of Legacy Server Hardware Upgrades - James Burt
Subject:
7.f. Consider Finalization of Bus Barn Expansion Plans - John Martin
Subject:
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Subject:
8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Shauna Hittle
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. Child Nutrition/Food Service - Eric Hudson
Attachments:
Subject:
8.g. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
Attachments:
Subject:
8.i. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
Attachments:
Subject:
8.j. 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. March 23-26, 2026 - Farm City Week
Subject:
11.b. April 3, 2026 - Good Friday (School Holiday)
Subject:
11.c. Monday, April 20, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
11.d. April 20-April 28, 2026 - Early Voting for School Board Election
NOTE: April 21st is San Jacinto Day and there will be no early voting on this day
Subject:
11.e. Sunday, June 7, 2026 - TVAH Graduation in Frisco
Subject:
12. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071, .074, .082, .0821)
Subject:
13. 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 10th day of March, 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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