September 26, 2022 at 6:00 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:  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, the construction progress to date. 

Description:  Student enrollment and average daily attendance (ADA) are related funding factors in public education.  District administrators will discuss the district’s current enrollment and ADA.
The board, given the current and future enrollment/ADA information, may want to make financial adjustments to budgetary items such as compensation.  

 

Description:  TEC Sec. 11.252 and 11.253 state that each school district and campus shall maintain current policies and procedures to ensure that effective planning and site-based decision-making occurs at the district and campus level to direct and support the improvement of student performance for all students. The district and each campus will present their plans based on strengths and weaknesses of the recently released accountability reports. 
The Board has been provided a copy of the District and Campus Improvement Plans 

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 the 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 progress towards the College and Career Readiness Goal 3 progress measure 3.1 and 3.2 will be updated to the board along with recent changes to CCMR information that affects accountability.  
 

Description:  District administration has been approached by a representative from Caliber Land Management to explore the possibility of a land lease agreement for a solar project.
Treaty Oak Clean Energy, LLC would like to send the district a formal proposal regarding leasing district land.  This formal agreement would have to be reviewed and approved by the district’s legal counsel and then brought to the board of trustees for approval in the future.  This item is exploratory and non-binding. 
 

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 with the necessary documents for the budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

Description:  All investments made by the District shall comply with the Public Funds Investment Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 2256, Subchapter A) and all federal, state, and local statutes, rules or regulations.
Not less than quarterly, the investment office shall prepare and submit to the Board a written report of investment activities for all funds covered by the Public Funds Investment Act. This report shall be presented to the Board within a reasonable time after the end of the period.

Description:  Gallo Mechanical has provided quotes for the repair of the High & Middle School Chillers due to age, weather, and extreme use.
The high school chiller has one bad compressor (B3) and condenser fan motor. This unit was manufactured in 2011 and has been in service for (11) years.
The Intermediate School chiller has (2) bad compressors (A1) and (B1) as well as a fan motor for Circuit B This unit was manufactured in 2012 and has been in service for (10) years.

HIGH SCHOOL CHILLER - 19,154.00
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CHILLER - 33,221.00
Total - $52,375.00
 

Description:  Special Services: Corrective Action Plan/Dyslexia Performance Plan

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.