January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3. CLOSED SESSION
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3.A. Seeking advice of attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offer (TGC 551.071)
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3.B. Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (TGC 551.072)
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3.C. Discussing or deliberating negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation to the school district (TGC 551.073)
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3.D. Discussing or deliberating appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear complaint or charge against a public officer or employee (TGC 551.074)
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3.E. Discussing or deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or a security audit (TGC 551.076)
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3.F. Discussing or deliberating discipline of a public school child or employee complaint against another employee (TGC 551.082)
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3.G. Discussing or deliberating a public school child which reveals personally identifiable information (TGC 551.0821)
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3.H. Investigation; exclusion of witness from a hearing during examination of another witness (TGC 551.084)
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3.I. Discussing economic development negotiations or offer of financial or other incentive to business prospects (TGC 551.086)
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3.J. Discussing security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information, or the deployment of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices (TGC 551.089)
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4. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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5. INVOCATION & PLEDGES
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5.A. Invocation
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5.B. Pledges
Description:
Students from Hyer Elementary will lead the pledges.
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5.B.1) U. S. Pledge of Allegiance
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5.B.2) Texas Pledge of Allegiance
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6. RECOGNITIONS
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6.A. Board Member Recognition Month
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6.B. HPISD Therapy Dogs
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7. BOARD REPORTS
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8. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
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9.A. Recess for Public Hearing
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9.B. Public Hearing on 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report
Presenter:
Dr. Shorr Heathcote
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9.C. Close Public Hearing
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10. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING
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11. CONSENT AGENDA
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11.A. Gifts for January 2026
Description:
The recommendation is that the Highland Park Independent School District Board of Trustees approve the following gifts presented for January 2026.
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11.A.1) Acceptance of Gifts
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11.A.1)A) Highland Park ISD
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11.A.1)A)(1) HPEF - Moody Innovation Institute
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11.A.1)A)(2) PC TAG
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11.A.1)A)(3) PC TAG (In Kind)
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11.A.2) Reported Gifts
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11.A.2)A) Highland Park Middle School
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11.A.2)A)(1) MIS/HPMS Cafeteria PTO
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11.B. Human Resources Report
Description:
The recommendation is that the Highland Park Independent School District Board of Trustees approve the items listed on the Human Resources Report.
The District will not incur additional expenses with the approval of the Human Resources Report for the month of January 2026. |
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11.C. Human Resources Report Addendum
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11.D. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Work Session Held on January 13, 2026
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11.E. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held on December 16, 2025
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11.F. Minutes of the HPISD Board of Trustees Called Meeting Held on December 16, 2025
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11.G. Supplemental Instructional Materials for Abuse Prevention
Description:
In May 2025, the Special Programs Department submitted a request to the School Health Advisory Council to adopt the Circles Level 1 curriculum as a supplemental health resource for a specific secondary special education population, as current materials lack appropriate modifications.
Circles Level 1 (James Stanfield) provides instruction on physical and emotional boundaries, consent, and relationships through video-based lessons, visuals, and activities designed for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. In compliance with Board Policy EHAA, the School Health Advisory Council reviewed the materials during public meetings on October 14 and December 2, 2025, and unanimously recommended adoption as a supplemental resource for Special Programs classrooms with parent consent. |
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11.H. Early Announcement Incentive
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11.I. Capital Improvement Request - HPHS Bike Racks
Description:
This capital improvement request proposes the installation of a bicycle rack at the high school campus as part of an Eagle Scout service project. The bike rack will provide a safe and designated area for students and staff to secure bicycles, support alternative transportation, and enhance campus organization. The project start date is to be determined pending approval, with anticipated completion in spring 2026.
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11.J. Notice of Board Election
Description:
Section 3.004 of the Election Code mandates that an independent school district must order all elections for trustees and give notice thereof. An Order calling a Trustee Election is provided.
The recommendation is that the Highland Park Independent School District Board of Trustees approve the Order calling the Election for Places Six (6) and Seven (7) of the HPISD Board of Trustees on May 2, 2026.
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11.K. ACFR Single Audit Reports
Description:
As you may recall, the Single Audit could not be completed along with our audit of financial statements because the audit team was waiting for the pending compliance bulletin for federal funds to be finalized. The compliance bulletin has now been finalized and the single audit is complete. HPISD was found to have complied, in all material respects, with compliance requirements. This is the highest rating that can be achieved.
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12. INFORMATION ITEMS
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12.A. HR/Financial Report
Presenter:
Dr. Jacob Donnell
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13. CLOSED SESSION
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13.A. Seeking advice of attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offer (TGC 551.071)
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13.B. Discussing or deliberating purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (TGC 551.072)
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13.C. Discussing or deliberating negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation to the school district (TGC 551.073)
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13.D. Discussing or deliberating appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear complaint or charge against a public officer or employee(TGC 551.074)
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13.E. Discussing or deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; or a security audit (TGC 551.076)
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13.F. Discussing or deliberating discipline of a public school child or employee complaint against another employee (TGC 551.082)
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13.G. Discussing or deliberating a public school child which reveals personally identifiable information (TGC 551.0821)
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13.H. Investigation; exclusion of witness from a hearing during examination of another witness (TGC 551.084)
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13.I. Discussing economic development negotiations or offer of financial or other incentive to business prospects (TGC 551.086)
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13.J. Discussing security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, network security information, or the deployment of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices (TGC 551.089)
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14. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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