September 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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It has been found and determined that in accordance with the policies and orders of the Board, the notice of this meeting was posted publicly at the Administration Building in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et. seq., and that all of the terms of said article have been fully complied with and that the 3 working days notice required has been properly and correctly given.
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2. Invocation
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3. Pledges of Allegiance
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4. Open Forum (Public Comment Section)
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At this time, the Board will listen to comments from the public and others regarding both agenda action items and items that are not on the agenda. No action may be taken on non-agenda items. Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of a regular meeting. Any person wishing to address the Board concerning an item on the agenda for an open meeting must register with the Board secretary by email at egilpin@hfhorns.net no later than 10:00 a.m. the day of the Board meeting. Any person wishing to address the Board concerning an item not on the Agenda can register with the Board Secretary at any time prior to the Board meeting. Speakers will not be permitted to criticize HFISD employees, whether addressing the Board on an Agenda item or a subject not on the posted Agenda.
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5. Superintendent's Announcements
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5.A. Good Things
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5.A.1. Food Service 100% Health Inspection
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5.A.2. PLC Support from ESC 5 with Bluebonnet Curriculum
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5.A.3. No Findings in IDA at the High School
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5.B. Announcements
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5.B.1. Safety and Security Meeting - October 20th
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5.B.2. Possible Reschedule of October Regular Board Meeting to October 20th
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6. Board Announcements
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7. Discussion and Possible Approval of items related to the 2021 Bond and/or Facility Upgrades
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As a result of the ongoing bond projects, the board will continue to receive monthly updates and information throughout the life of the projects to their completion.
The administration, architects, and/or the CMaR will discuss general items and answer questions for the board. In addition, specific items will be discussed relating to, but not limited to, consideration of extending the CMaR’s substantial complete date, the construction progress to date, and approving potential change orders or bids. In addition, the board will consider approving land clearing, additional fencing, and other possible improvements. |
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8. Discussion of Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Progress
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At its August 25, 2025 meeting, the board of trustees received a presentation regarding TIA. District administrators have been attending TIA training and work session webinars in preparation of possibly submitting an application for TIA
The administration conducted the first TIA meeting with the TIA committee on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Administrators will update the board on the progress. |
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9. Presentation and Discussion of Skills-Based Grading Practices in Kindergarten
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Hamshire-Fannett ISD is transitioning Kindergarten report cards from traditional grading to skills-based grading beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This change is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and goals to improve clarity in reporting student progress and strengthen parent communication regarding student achievement expectations. The Kindergarten Family Guide to TEKS outlines expectations for student learning across content areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Skills-based grading will allow teachers to report student progress in these areas more clearly by focusing on mastery of specific standards and skills. Families will no longer receive single letter or numeric grades. Instead, report cards will show student progress based on mastery of skills. |
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10. Discussion and Acceptance of the District's Emergency Operations Plan and 12-Month Review
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All school districts in the state of Texas are required to develop multi-hazard emergency operational plans, or EOPs. In addition, the EOPs go through a 12-month review each year.
Administrators will discuss the elements of the 12-month review. Any detail discussions will take place in closed session due to the security reasons surrounding EOPs. |
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11. Possible Nominations for Jefferson County Appraisal District Board of Directors
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In accordance with Section 6.03(e) of the Property Tax Code, attached please find the voting entitlement for each taxing unit that is entitled to vote for the Board of Directors.
This election applies to the 2026-2029 term of office. Due to the implementation of staggered terms, only two of the five positions on the Board of Directors are up for election this term. If your entity would like to submit nominations for the Board of Directors, you must do so by resolution adopted by your governing body and file it with the Chief Appraiser prior to October 15. Before October 30, we will submit a ballot listing all the nominees. Each entity will then cast its votes, again by resolution adopted by the governing body, and submit the resolution to us before December 15. Please be aware that new legislation added in 2021 requires any entity with at least 5 percent of the total votes to cast their votes at the first or second open meeting held after the ballot is submitted to you. Further, these entities must submit the resolution casting their votes to us no later than the third day after your governing body takes action.
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12. Business Items (Consent Agenda)
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The Board of Trustees have been supplied with detailed background information regarding each item of business on the "Consent Agenda" if one is so indicated, or it has been discussed at a previous meeting of the Board. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately. If requested by a Board member, individual items may be removed from the"Consent Agenda" to be discussed and voted upon separately. All items are as recommended by the Superintendent. |
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12.A. Approval of August 25, 2025 Board Minutes
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In conjunction with Hamshire-Fannett ISD Board policy, it is a requirement that the minutes of the previous Board meeting(s) be approved by the Board at a subsequent Board Meeting.
A copy of the minutes is included in each Board member’s agenda packet for perusal and awaits Board action.
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12.B. Approval of Expenditures/Financials
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It is a customary and accepted Board procedure as a standard order of business at regular Board meetings for the Board to take action in relation to the approval of expenditures for the elapsed period since the last Board meeting.
Pertinent information relating to the financial condition of the District and the resolution of district indebtedness is provided for Board perusal and utilization.
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13. Monthly Departmental Updates: Business, Finance & Food Service, Curriculum & Instruction, Maintenance & Operation and Technology Departments
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13.A. Special Services: Presentation Regarding the Operations of Special Education
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13.B. PEIMS: Enrollment update for the 2025-2026 School Year
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14. Closed/Executive Session
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The Board May Convene into Closed (executive) session, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, TX Govt. Code 551.001, Subchapters D and E or Texas Govt Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.
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14.A. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Tex Govt Code 551.074(a)(1), et seq.)
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The district currently has one or more vacant positons. Interviews are currently being conducted, and the Superintendent will bring recommendations for the position(s) to this Board meeting, if feasible.
Any action, decision or final vote with regard to any matter considered in such closed session, shall be made in open session. |
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14.B. To deliberate security assessments or deployments related to information resources technology; network security information; or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Tex. Gov't Code §551.089
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15. Action(s) Relative to items considered in Closed Session.
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15.A. Possible Action Related to the appointment, employment, contract(s), evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, proposed terminations, terminations and suspensions, proposed non-renewals, renewals, and retirement/resignations, discipline of a public officer or employee, including the superintendent, and/or hear complaints and grievances against public officers or employees.
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15.B. Possible actions related to security assessments or deployments related to information resources technology; network security information; or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Tex. Gov't Code §551.089
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16. Personnel Employment
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The District currently has one or more vacant positions. Interviews are currently being conducted, and the Superintendent will bring recommendations for the position(s) to this Board Meeting, if feasible. |
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17. Personnel Resignations
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It is possible that one or more resignations could be in the process of being submitted to the Superintendent.
If received, the Superintendent will present letters of resignation for board information. |
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18. Adjournment
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