Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER - Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. BOBCAT PRIDE AND RECOGNITIONS
3.a. UIL State Academic Meet Results - Mike Clay
3.b. Kylie Cotton Receives Award at National TAFE Competition - Amy Harkins/Jenny Seal/Kathy Gaw
3.c. FFA News and Celebrations - Kourtney Lock/Sadie Myers/ Elayna Sullivan/Amber Killeen/Kathy Gaw
3.d. Recognition of Kenton Simpson for his Contributions to the Technology Department - James Burt
4. OPEN FORUM
5. CONSENT ITEMS
5.a. Minutes - July 27, 2026 Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop
5.b. Minutes - July 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
5.c. July 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
5.d. July 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
5.e. Approve Budget Amendment 2026-10
5.f. Approve Budget Amendment 2026-11
5.g. Approve 2026-2027 Student Meal Prices
5.h. Approve 2026-2027 Visitor and Employee Adult Meal Prices
5.i. Approve Contracts/Vendors to Exceed $50,000 for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Fiscal Years
5.j. Approve SHAC/Food Service Advisory Committees Membership for 2026-2027
5.k. Policy DPB(LOCAL) on Other Personnel Positions (aligns with District of Innovation Plan approved in June)
5.l. 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan - Amy Whittle
5.m. Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Upshur County
5.n. Approve Personal Service Performance Request for Doug Childs
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
6.a. July 2026 Check Register Report
6.b. Policy EFB(LOCAL) on Library Materials  (30-Day Read)
7. ACTION ITEMS
7.a. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget - Mary Brown
7.b. Consider Approval of I&S Tax Rate Above Minimum for 2026-2027 Hallsville ISD I&S Tax Rate - Mary Brown
7.c. Consider Approval of Ordinance for 2026-2027 Hallsville ISD M&O and I&S Taxes - Mary Brown
7.d. Consider Approval of Reimbursement of Federal Grant Expenditures to Stride/K12 - Mary Brown
7.e. Consider Approval of Covered Practice Facility Plan - Mary Brown
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Jennifer Hoskins
8.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley
8.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell
8.e. Technology Report - James Burt
8.f. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
8.g. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
8.h. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
8.i. TVAH Report - Julie Smith
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Section;
         551.071 – consultation with attorney,
         551.072 – deliberation regarding real property,
         551.073 – deliberation regarding prospective gift,
         551.074 – personnel matters,
         551.076 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits,
         551.082 – school children; school employees; disciplinary matter or complaint,
         551.0821 – school board: personally identifiable information about public school student,
         551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiations,
         551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits

 
10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
11.a. September 11, 2026 - Homecoming (Corsicana)
11.b. September 19, 2026 - Get Rowdy, Get Loud 
11.c. September 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting
12. ADJOURN
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The regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hallsville Independent School District will be held at the District Training Center - Board Room.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.  Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.  Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
Meeting: August 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER - Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551
Subject:
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. BOBCAT PRIDE AND RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
3.a. UIL State Academic Meet Results - Mike Clay
Attachments:
Subject:
3.b. Kylie Cotton Receives Award at National TAFE Competition - Amy Harkins/Jenny Seal/Kathy Gaw
Subject:
3.c. FFA News and Celebrations - Kourtney Lock/Sadie Myers/ Elayna Sullivan/Amber Killeen/Kathy Gaw
Subject:
3.d. Recognition of Kenton Simpson for his Contributions to the Technology Department - James Burt
Attachments:
Subject:
4. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
5. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
5.a. Minutes - July 27, 2026 Special Board Meeting/Budget Workshop
Attachments:
Subject:
5.b. Minutes - July 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
5.c. July 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
5.d. July 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
5.e. Approve Budget Amendment 2026-10
Attachments:
Subject:
5.f. Approve Budget Amendment 2026-11
Attachments:
Subject:
5.g. Approve 2026-2027 Student Meal Prices
Attachments:
Subject:
5.h. Approve 2026-2027 Visitor and Employee Adult Meal Prices
Attachments:
Subject:
5.i. Approve Contracts/Vendors to Exceed $50,000 for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 Fiscal Years
Attachments:
Subject:
5.j. Approve SHAC/Food Service Advisory Committees Membership for 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
5.k. Policy DPB(LOCAL) on Other Personnel Positions (aligns with District of Innovation Plan approved in June)
Attachments:
Subject:
5.l. 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan - Amy Whittle
Attachments:
Subject:
5.m. Approve Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Upshur County
Attachments:
Subject:
5.n. Approve Personal Service Performance Request for Doug Childs
Attachments:
Subject:
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
6.a. July 2026 Check Register Report
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b. Policy EFB(LOCAL) on Library Materials  (30-Day Read)
Attachments:
Subject:
7. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
7.a. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Budget - Mary Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
7.b. Consider Approval of I&S Tax Rate Above Minimum for 2026-2027 Hallsville ISD I&S Tax Rate - Mary Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
7.c. Consider Approval of Ordinance for 2026-2027 Hallsville ISD M&O and I&S Taxes - Mary Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
7.d. Consider Approval of Reimbursement of Federal Grant Expenditures to Stride/K12 - Mary Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
7.e. Consider Approval of Covered Practice Facility Plan - Mary Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
8. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Subject:
8.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Jennifer Hoskins
Attachments:
Subject:
8.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley
Attachments:
Subject:
8.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell
Attachments:
Subject:
8.e. Technology Report - James Burt
Attachments:
Subject:
8.f. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
Attachments:
Subject:
8.g. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
Attachments:
Subject:
8.h. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
Attachments:
Subject:
8.i. TVAH Report - Julie Smith
Attachments:
Subject:
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Section;
         551.071 – consultation with attorney,
         551.072 – deliberation regarding real property,
         551.073 – deliberation regarding prospective gift,
         551.074 – personnel matters,
         551.076 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits,
         551.082 – school children; school employees; disciplinary matter or complaint,
         551.0821 – school board: personally identifiable information about public school student,
         551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiations,
         551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits

 
Subject:
10. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Subject:
11. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
11.a. September 11, 2026 - Homecoming (Corsicana)
Subject:
11.b. September 19, 2026 - Get Rowdy, Get Loud 
Subject:
11.c. September 21, 2026 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
12. ADJOURN

EXECUTIVE SESSION may be called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 through 551.146, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, or Complaint).

Action, if any, will be taken in Open Session.

Texas Government Code Section:

  • 551.071 - Private consultation with the board's attorney.
  • 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
  • 551.073 - Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations.
  • 551.074 - Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
  • 551.076 - Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.
  • 551.082 - Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
  • 551.0821 - School Board: personally identifiable information about public school student.
  • 551.083 - Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.
  • 551.084 - Excluding witnesses from a hearing.
  • 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  • 551.089 - Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits.

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

(a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

On the 11th day of August, this notice was on the Hallsville Independent School District website at www.hisd.com and a copy placed on the bulletin board of the Administration Building Reception area located at 311 Willow Street.  This notice was also distributed to local media representatives as requested by 4:30 p.m. on said date.

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