Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PRAYER
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG
4. PUBLIC FORUM
5. FACULTY and STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
6. PARENT-TEACHER-ORGANIZATION UPDATE
7. PRESENTATION
7.A. McCall, Parkhurst & Horton - Board of Trustees Ethics Training
8. PUBLIC MEETING ON BUDGET AND TAX RATE
8.A. Discussion regarding the School Year 2025-2026 Budget - the board will hear public comments and discussion
8.B. Discussion regarding the School Year 2025-2026 Tax Rate - the board will hear public comments and discussions
9. CONSENT ITEMS
9.A. Approval of minutes of previous board meeting minutes
9.B. Approval of expenditures as presented
10. CAMPUS AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10.A. Elementary Campus Principal's Report
10.B. Secondary Campus Principal's Report
10.C. Special Programs Director's Report
10.D. Athletic Director's Report
10.E. Technology Director's Report
10.F. Business Manager's Reports
10.F.1. Financial Status Report
10.F.2. Cash Flow
10.F.3. Board Comparison to Budget Report
10.F.4. Investment Report
10.F.5. Cash Receipts
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
11.A. Discussion regarding the release of the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the School Year 2025-2026 Budget as presented
12.B. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Resolution, thereby adopting a Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Tax Rate of $0.7552 per $100 valuation
12.C. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2025 Ad Valorem Rate Resolution, thereby adopting an Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate of $0.48989 per $100 valuation
12.D. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Resolution, thereby adopting a total tax rate of $1.24509 per $100 valuation
12.E. Consideration and possible action to increase the property tax rate by the adoption of a tax rate of $1.24509 per $100 valuation, which is effectively a 13.59792 percent increase in the tax rate
12.F. Consideration and possible action to approve an order authorizing redemption of outstanding bonds of the Hubbard Independent School District
12.G. Consideration and possible action to approve disbursement to Farmer Exterminators for Annual Insecticide Application and Wasp Control $11,285
12.H. Consideration and possible action to approve disbursement to Add-All Electric for re-wiring the light poles on the football field $11,600
12.I. Consideration and possible action to approve the final budget amendment as presented for the School Year 2024-2025
12.J. Consideration and possible action to approve TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125
12.K. Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed revision to Local Board Policy FD regarding Admissions and Students Not Enrolled (SB 401 required mandate)
12.L. Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed revision to Local Board Policy FM regarding Student Activities (SB 401 required mandate)
12.M. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Amending Policies Regarding Board Meetings and Public Comments
12.N. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy Prohibiting Assistance with Social Transitioning
12.O. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy for Parent Grievances Regarding Statutory Rights
12.P. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties
12.Q. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Certain Employee Action on Controversial Topics
12.R. Consideration and possible action to approve the Hill County Juvenile Probation Department Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) Memorandum of Understanding
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
14. CONSIDERATION and POSSIBLE ACTION to address any matters considered and/or discussed during the executive session when action is required in the opinion of the Board of Trustees
15. CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
16. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Announcement by the Board President as to whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Subject:
2. PRAYER
Subject:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAG
Subject:
4. PUBLIC FORUM
Description:
It is the policy of the Board that if members of the audience wish to address the Board, they must sign the form at the entrance prior to the Board’s meeting and it is limited to no more than five minutes per speaker.
Subject:
5. FACULTY and STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Subject:
6. PARENT-TEACHER-ORGANIZATION UPDATE
Subject:
7. PRESENTATION
Subject:
7.A. McCall, Parkhurst & Horton - Board of Trustees Ethics Training
Subject:
8. PUBLIC MEETING ON BUDGET AND TAX RATE
Subject:
8.A. Discussion regarding the School Year 2025-2026 Budget - the board will hear public comments and discussion
Subject:
8.B. Discussion regarding the School Year 2025-2026 Tax Rate - the board will hear public comments and discussions
Subject:
9. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
9.A. Approval of minutes of previous board meeting minutes
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve the minutes of the previous board meeting. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Victoria Fletcher, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
9.B. Approval of expenditures as presented
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve the expenditures as presented. This motion, made by Victoria Fletcher and seconded by Cody Weatherby, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
10. CAMPUS AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Subject:
10.A. Elementary Campus Principal's Report
Subject:
10.B. Secondary Campus Principal's Report
Subject:
10.C. Special Programs Director's Report
Subject:
10.D. Athletic Director's Report
Subject:
10.E. Technology Director's Report
Subject:
10.F. Business Manager's Reports
Subject:
10.F.1. Financial Status Report
Subject:
10.F.2. Cash Flow
Subject:
10.F.3. Board Comparison to Budget Report
Subject:
10.F.4. Investment Report
Subject:
10.F.5. Cash Receipts
Subject:
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Discussion regarding the release of the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating
Subject:
12. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the School Year 2025-2026 Budget as presented
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Cody Weatherby, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.B. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Resolution, thereby adopting a Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Tax Rate of $0.7552 per $100 valuation
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve. This motion, made by Curtis Ellison and seconded by Rusty McIver, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.C. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2025 Ad Valorem Rate Resolution, thereby adopting an Interest and Sinking (I&S) Tax Rate of $0.48989 per $100 valuation
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made. This motion, made by Victoria Fletcher and seconded by Rusty McIver, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.D. Consideration and possible action to approve and adopt the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate Resolution, thereby adopting a total tax rate of $1.24509 per $100 valuation
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve and adopt the 2025 Ad Valorem. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Cody Weatherby, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.E. Consideration and possible action to increase the property tax rate by the adoption of a tax rate of $1.24509 per $100 valuation, which is effectively a 13.59792 percent increase in the tax rate
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Victoria Fletcher, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.F. Consideration and possible action to approve an order authorizing redemption of outstanding bonds of the Hubbard Independent School District
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Rusty McIver, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.G. Consideration and possible action to approve disbursement to Farmer Exterminators for Annual Insecticide Application and Wasp Control $11,285
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve disbursement to Farmer. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Cody Weatherby, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.H. Consideration and possible action to approve disbursement to Add-All Electric for re-wiring the light poles on the football field $11,600
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve disbursement to Add-All Electric for re-wiring the light pole on the football field. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Victoria Fletcher, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.I. Consideration and possible action to approve the final budget amendment as presented for the School Year 2024-2025
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Rusty McIver, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.J. Consideration and possible action to approve TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125 as presented. This motion, made by Curtis Ellison and seconded by Larry Hawthorne, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.K. Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed revision to Local Board Policy FD regarding Admissions and Students Not Enrolled (SB 401 required mandate)
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve the proposed revision to Local Board Policy FD regarding Admissions and Students. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Rusty McIver, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.L. Consideration and possible action to approve the proposed revision to Local Board Policy FM regarding Student Activities (SB 401 required mandate)
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve the proposed revision to Local. This motion, made by Rusty McIver and seconded by Victoria Fletcher, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.M. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Amending Policies Regarding Board Meetings and Public Comments
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve. This motion, made by Curtis Ellison and seconded by Larry Hawthorne, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.N. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy Prohibiting Assistance with Social Transitioning
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve Resolution Adopting Policy Prohibiting Assistance with Social Transitioning as presented. This motion, made by Rusty McIver and seconded by Victoria Fletcher, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.O. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy for Parent Grievances Regarding Statutory Rights
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve Resolution Adopting Policy for Parent Grievances Regarding Statutory Rights as presented. This motion, made by Victoria Fletcher and seconded by Rusty McIver, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.P. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties as presented. This motion, made by Rusty McIver and seconded by Colin Taylor, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Nay
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.Q. Consideration and possible action to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Certain Employee Action on Controversial Topics
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve Resolution Adopting Policy to Prohibit Certain Employee Action on Controversial Topics as presented. This motion, made by Victoria Fletcher and seconded by Larry Hawthorne, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
12.R. Consideration and possible action to approve the Hill County Juvenile Probation Department Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) Memorandum of Understanding
Action(s):
Motion Carried:
Motion was made to approve the Hill County Juvenile Probation Department Juvenile Justice Alternative. This motion, made by Larry Hawthorne and seconded by Curtis Ellison, Carried.
  • Curtis Ellison: Yea
  • Victoria Fletcher: Yea
  • Larry Hawthorne: Yea
  • Rusty McIver: Yea
  • Jason Patrick: Yea
  • Colin Taylor: Yea
  • Cody Weatherby: Yea
Subject:
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Description:
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION for the purpose of considering matters for which closed sessions are authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act of Texas Government Code Title 5, Chapter 551 Subchapter D, whereupon the Superintendent, at the request of the Board President, will present for the Board's consideration or discussion personnel matters (Sec. 551.074).
Subject:
14. CONSIDERATION and POSSIBLE ACTION to address any matters considered and/or discussed during the executive session when action is required in the opinion of the Board of Trustees
Subject:
15. CONFIRMATION OF NEXT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Subject:
16. ADJOURNMENT

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