August 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order
Announcement by the President whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and notice of the meeting had been posted for the time and manner required by law.

2. First Order of Business

2.A. Invocation

2.B. U. S. Pledge of Allegiance

2.C. Texas Pledge of Allegiance

3. Student and Gift Recognitions

3.A. UIL Academic Medalist for Lincoln-Douglas Debate

3.B. 2022-2023 Birthday Card Artist 

3.C. Town of Highland Park Gift of Podiums

4. Public Comments
Members of the public who wish to make a public statement to the HPISD School Board at this meeting may do so by completing a Citizen Comment Card (available at the door) and returning it to the Meeting Secretary before the public comments portion of the meeting has concluded or fifteen minutes after the start of the meeting, whichever is earlier.

4.A. Please address your comments to the Board and limit your comments to a minimum of one minute and a maximum of three minutes as determined by the presiding officer.

4.B. Comments pertaining to individual personnel or individual student problems are not permitted.

4.C. Members of the public that wish to address the Board may not delegate or designate their minutes to another patron in attendance. 

4.D. Please recognize that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board may not act at this meeting on a matter not listed on the public notice for this meeting.  If members of the public have questions or private comments for the Board, please contact any of them at their homes or offices by telephone or in person immediately after the meeting.  The Board invites public inquiries and suggestions.

5. Recess for Public Hearing

6. Public Hearing 

6.A. Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate 

7. Close Public Hearing and Reconvene Regular Meeting

8. Adopt General Operating Budget and Debt Service Budget for School Year 2022-2023

9. Adopt Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate and Debt Service Tax Rate for School Year 2022-2023

10. Consider Approval of the Board Goals for School Year 2022-2023

11. Receive 2021-2022 Athletic Program Report

12. Consent Agenda

12.A. 2022-2023 Compensation Plan Manual 

12.B. Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit

12.C. Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2022

12.D. Dallas Regional Day School Program for Deaf Shared Services Agreement

12.E. Delegate Authority to Obligate the School District under Chapter 49 to the Superintendent 

12.F. Gifts for August 2022

12.F.1) Acceptance of Gifts

12.F.1)A) Highland Park ISD

12.F.1)A)(1) Town of Highland Park

12.F.1)A)(2) Moody Innovation Institute - HP Education Foundation

12.F.1)A)(3) Lakeside Bank

12.F.1)B) Highland Park High School

12.F.1)B)(1) HP Arts

12.F.1)C) John S. Bradfield Elementary School

12.F.1)C)(1) UP Cafeteria PTA

12.F.2) Reported Gifts

12.F.2)A) Highland Park High School

12.F.2)A)(1) Chad and Judee Barrett

12.F.2)B) Michael M. Boone Elementary School

12.F.2)B)(1) Boone PTO

12.F.2)B)(2) Boone Dads Club

12.G. Human Resources Report 

12.H. Human Resources Report Addendum

12.I. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Work Session Held on June 14, 2022

12.J. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Called Meeting Held on June 14, 2022

12.K. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held on June 14, 2022

12.L. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Called Meeting Held on June 23, 2022

12.M. Proclamation of Facility Services Appreciation Day 

12.N. Resolution of Board to Ratify Actions of the District's SHAC to Recommend Curriculum Materials for Instruction Relating to the Prevention of Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Sex Trafficking

12.O. Resolution Regarding Extended Sick Leave for Employees Diagnosed with COVID-19

12.P. Shared Services Agreement to Implement Students with Autism Grant Program

12.Q. TASB Localized Policy Update 119

12.Q.1) Revised Policies - First and Only Required Reading

12.Q.1)A) CPC(LOCAL): OFFICE MANAGEMENT - RECORDS MANAGEMENT

12.Q.1)B) DMA(LOCAL): PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - REQUIRED STAFF DEVELOPMENT 

12.Q.1)C) EHAA(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (ALL LEVELS)

12.Q.1)D) EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

12.Q.1)E) EIF(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADUATION 

12.Q.1)F) FFBA(LOCAL): CRISIS INTERVENTION - TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE

12.Q.1)G) FFH(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND RETALIATION 

12.R. Walsh Gallegos Legal Services Retainer Agreement

13. Board Announcements and Committee Reports

14. Superintendent's Report

15. Reports

15.A. 2022-2023 HPISD Student Handbook 

15.B. Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2021

15.C. Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report 

15.D. Financial Report

15.E. Quarterly Investment Report 

15.F. Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) Reports 

15.F.1) School Year 2021-2022

15.F.2) August 2022

16. Closed Session

16.A. For discussion of School Safety, pursuant to Sections 421.001 to 421.901 and 418.183(f); 

16.B. For consultation with attorney, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071; 

16.C. For discussion of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072;

16.D. For deliberation of a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the district if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the board's position in negotiations with a third person, pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Section 551.073; 

16.E. For discussion of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074;

16.F. For discussion of the contract for the superintendent of schools, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074;

16.G. For deliberation of the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.076;

16.H. For deliberation in closed session to avoid revealing personally identifiable information about a student, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.0821; and 

16.I. For deliberation in a case involving discipline of a public school child or in which a complaint or charge is brought against a district employee, pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.082.

17. Reconvene in Open Session

18. Consider Approval of the Moody Grant Contract 

19. Consider Approval of the Superintendent Performance Standards 

20. Consider Acquisition of Real Property by Purchase or Condemnation

21. Adjournment