August 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE TO FLAGS, AND MOMENT OF SILENCE.

2. SPECIAL RECOGNITION.

2.A. Introduction of new district staff members.

3. HEARING OF DELEGATIONS AND/OR INDIVIDUALS WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE BOARD.

3.A. If necessary, adjournment into executive session under Tex. Govt. Code 551.074 to hear a complaint or charge against a school employee.

4. RESUME MEETING IN OPEN SESSION, IF NECESSARY.

5. FACILITIES REPORT.

5.A. Facilities report - current projects.

6. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT.

6.A. Beginning of school enrollment report.

6.B. Retirement Appreciation Plan.

7. INSTRUCTIONAL REPORT.

7.A. Report on AP scores.

7.B. Employee professional development.

8. READING AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES.

8.A. Regular Meeting - July 8, 2024

8.B. Special Meeting - July 22, 2024

8.C. Special Meeting - July 29, 2024

9. REVIEW/APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT.

9.A. Tax collection report.

9.B. Review payment of bills.

9.C. Review 2023-2024 budget status.

9.D. Discuss 2024-2025 budget development.

10. CONSIDER NEW BUSINESS.

10.A. Discuss and consider softball field renovation proposals.

10.B. Discuss and consider approval to purchase a lawn mower to be used at the baseball/softball fields.

10.C. Discuss and consider approval to adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Hallettsville Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024; and Containing Other Related Matters.

10.D. Discuss and consider approval of an order calling school building bond election.

10.E. Discuss and consider approval of the Joint Election Agreement with Ezzell ISD, Vysehrad ISD and Lavaca County to be conducted by the Lavaca County Elections Administrator for the November 5, 2024 Election.

10.F. Discuss and consider proposals for contracted custodial services and other maintenance services.

10.G. Discuss and consider approval of the agreement for the purchase of attendance credit.

10.H. Discuss and consider approval of honors courses exempted for extracurricular activities.

10.I. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Adjunct Faculty Agreement to name county extension agents as HISD adjunct staff members.

10.J. Set date for budget hearing, adoption, and approval of 2024 tax rate.

10.K. Discuss and consider approval of proposed tax rate notice for the 2024-2025 budget year.

10.L. Discuss and consider approval of Update 123 to the TASB Policy Manual affecting local policies:
BBD(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
BBFA(LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
CKC(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS
CKED(LOCAL): SECURITY PERSONNEL - OTHER SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
CQC(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT
DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
EEH(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
EF(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

11. ADJOURNMENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER TEXAS GOVT. CODE SECTION 551.076 AND SECTION 551.074.

11.A. Discuss and consider approval of resolution concerning compliance with certain public school safety and security requirements and other matters related thereto.

11.B. Discuss and consider approval of district guardians for the 2024-2025 school year.

11.C. Discuss and consider approval of TEA District Vulnerability Assessment.

11.D. Discuss and consider the resignation, appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, and/or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

11.D.1. Consider approval of superintendent appraisal calendar.

12. VOTE ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, IF NECESSARY.

13. ADJOURNMENT.