February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting

I. Call to Order 
Announcement by the president as to the presence of a quorum, that the meeting has been duly called, and that the notice of the meeting has been posted in the manner prescribed by law.

Board members, staff, and patrons are requested to turn off all cell phones. The purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Trustees to conduct the business of the school district. Patrons may only be recognized when Public Participation is an agenda item, and only after having duly registered with the meeting's recording secretary.

 

II. Pledge of Allegiance

II.A. United States Flag

II.B. Texas Flag "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

III. Recognitions

III.A. Student of the Month

III.B. Employee of the Month

III.C. Board Appreciation Month

IV. Public Hearing

IV.A. Public Participation

IV.B. 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas

V. Public Hearing

V.A. Public Participation

V.B. 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report

VI. Public Participation

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. Consideration and possible approval of Board meeting minutes: December 15, 2025

VII.B. Consideration and possible approval of Senate Bill 11 Resolution

VII.C. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution Updating Authorized Signatories for Hitchcock ISD's Bank Accounts at Texas First Bank

VII.D. Consideration and possible approval of Donation: Hitchcock Primary School Picnic Tables

VII.E. Consideration and possible approval of 2025-2026 Salary Schedule

VII.F. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution: Bulldog Buddy: Guardian of Good Attendance

VII.G. Consideration and possible approval of Budget Amendment

VIII. Annual Training Between Board and Kids First Head Start Policy Council

IX. Superintendent's Reports

IX.A. Principals' Reports

IX.B. Directors' Reports

IX.C. Fall 2025 District Academic Assessment Data

IX.D. Communities in School Update

X. Action

X.A. Consideration and possible approval of Financial Report (December 2025) 

X.B. Consideration and possible approval of 2026-2027 District Calendar

X.C. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution Declaring Reduction in Force Due to Program Change

X.D. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution Identifying Affected Employment Areas for the Reduction in Force

XI. Announcement(s)

XII. Closed Session for the purposes permitted as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section:

XII.A. Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code-Consultation with the School District's attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act specifically including the legal issues related to the contract, duties, reassignment, discipline, and evaluation of public officers, superintendent, assistant superintendent, interim superintendent, business manager, principals, assistant principals, counselors, athletic director, teachers, and at-will employees.

XII.B. Discuss the employment of new professional employees(s) for the 2025-2026 school year

XII.C. Discuss the contracts, duties, re-assignments, discipline, and evaluation of trustees, officers, superintendent, assistant superintendent, principals, assistant principals, directors, coordinators, police chief, teachers, counselors, librarians, district nurse, and at-will employees.

XIII. Reconvene from Closed Session for action, if any, from Closed Session

XIV. Suggested Future Agenda Items

XV. Adjourn