August 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Reading of HOOKS ISD Mission and Vision

5. Open Forum

6. Public meeting to discuss 2025-2026 budget and tax rate

7. Consent Agenda

7.A. Approve minutes from the regular meeting held on July 28, 2025

7.B. Approve minutes from the special meeting held on August 18, 2025

7.C. Approve checks as issued and certified by the Superintendent

7.D. Approve Texas Political Subdivisions (TPS) Property/Casualty Joint Self-Insurance Fund Interlocal Agreement effective September 1, 2025

7.E. Approve Texas Political Subdivisions (TPS) insurance policy quote with Duffer & Offenhauser Insurance Agency effective 9/1/25, with a premium of $319,563

7.F. Approve Food Service Program continued participation in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for 2025-2026

7.G. Approve Resolution Extending Depository Contract for Funds of ISD with Farmers Bank & Trust for a two-year extension through August 31, 2027

7.H. Approve Resolution to Adopt the Investment Policy

7.I. Approve Region 8 Annual contract in the amount of $ 80,309.10

7.J. Approve the Budget Amendments

7.K. Approve resolution on behalf of SB 12 and Parent Rights

7.L. Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 - Armed Security Officer Requirement

8. Convene in Executive Session

8.A. Texas Government Code Section:

Texas Government Code Section:
551.071  Consultation with Attorney
551.072  Deliberation Regarding Real Property
551.073  Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gift
551.074  Personnel Matters
551.0745 Personnel Matters Affecting County Advisory Body
551.075  Conference With Employees
551.076  Deliberation Regarding Security Devices
551.082  School Children; School District Employees; Disciplinary Matter or Complaint
551.083  Certain School Boards; Closed Meeting Regarding Consultation with Representative of Employee Group
551.084  Investigation; Exclusion of Witness from Hearing

9. Review and Possible Agenda

9.A. Amend 2024-2025 School Year Budget and Fund Balance Commitments; Adopt 2025-2026 School Year Budget and discuss and consider the approval of the resolution adopting the tax rate
 

10. Information Items

10.A. Monthly Cash Flow

10.B. ESL and Special Education Reports

11. Adjourn