November 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  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 72-hour notice required has been properly and correctly given.

Description:  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.

Description:  December 13, 2021

District's FIRST rating  - 6:00 PM
Regular Meeting           - 6:15 PM
Team of Eight               - 7:15 PM

 

Description:  Law requires the Board to reorganize by electing officers.  The vice President of secretary will now serve as the temporary chair to conduct the election of the President, and will then relinquish the chair to the president who will conduct elections for the remaining offices of Vice President and Secretary.

Description:  As a result of the ongoing bond project, the board will continue to receive monthly updates and information throughout the life of the project to its 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, but not limited to, acreage for agriculture pasture; bid processes; furniture, fixtures, and equipment; portables; the community bond committee, etc. Specifically, the board will hear information regarding value engineering (VE), cost estimates, and may revise certain aspects of the bond project.  In addition, the board may discuss procurement pathways for the recently passed bond.

Description: 

The Texas Education Code mandates that school districts have a safety and security committee.  The Education Code further mandates eight responsibilities for the safety and security committee.

At its October 25, 2021 meeting the board appointed two members to serve on the safety and security committee and discussed the role of the committee.  The administration and board appointed members will update the full board regarding the fall committee meeting.

Description:  In keeping with the state’s 60x30 TX goal, the School Finance Commission recommended establishing a preK through 12th grade goal of at least 60 percent proficiency at TEA’s "Meets" standard for 3rd grade reading and math and 60 percent of high school seniors graduating either college or career ready. School boards must review progress of each plan at least annually at a public meeting by doing the following:

•  Receive annual/interim updates that contain the board outcome goal and progress measure being monitored along with 5 year deadline targets.

An interim update on early childhood learning progress measures will be presented
Beginning of Year Assessment
Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.1 (Reading- Pre-Kindergarten)
Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.1 (Math- Pre-Kindergarten)
Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.2 (Reading-Kindergarten)
Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.2 (Math-Kindergarten)
Goal 1: Progress Measure 1.3 (Reading- 1st and 2nd grades)
Goal 2: Progress Measure 2.3 (Math-1st & 2nd grades)
Goal 1 Progress Measure Reading (3rd Grade)
Goal 2: Progress Measure Math (3rd Grade)

 

Description:  Section 28.004 (e-1) (1) of the Texas Education Code requires the Board of Trustees to adopt a resolution convening the local school health advisory council (SHAC) for the purpose of making recommendations regarding curriculum materials for the school District’s human sexuality instruction.

The Resolution will include the following:
1. Hold at least two public meetings on the curriculum materials before adopting recommendations to present to the board

2. Recommend curriculum materials that comply with the instructional content requirements in law, are suitable for the subject and grade level for the which the materials are intended and are reviewed by academic experts in the subject and grade level for which materials are intended

3. Present the SHAC’s recommendations to the Board at a public meeting by May 23, 2022

Description:  The Board of Trustees have been supplied 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.

Description:  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.
 

Description:   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.

Description:  The board has been provided Local Policy Overview of Update 118

CFD(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - ACTIVITY FUNDS MANAGEMENT
CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY
DFE(LOCAL): TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT - RESIGNATION
EHAA(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (ALL LEVELS)
EHBC(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY/ACCELERATED SERVICES
EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION
FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS
FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS
 

Description:  Johnson Controls has provided a quote for the replacement of the CTE Building's A/C and condensing units due to age, weather, and internal mold issues.

CTE hallway a/c unit - $14, 600.32
CTE hallway condenser unit - $22,817.95

Total - $37,418.27
 

Description:  Texas law (Agriculture Code, Title 2, Chapter 12, Section 12.0029) requires
public school food authorities with 50 percent or more of enrolled for free or
reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program to provide meals to students in need for a minimum of 30 calendar days during the summer months.

The information being used to require the district to participate in the summer
Feeding program is from last year. The district is currently at 38 percent which is less than the required percentage to be required to run the summer food
program. It is recommended that a waiver for participation be requested.

Description:  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.

Description:  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.
 

Description:  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.