August 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Public Hearing/Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Speaker(s):
Board President
Description:
It has been found and determined that in accordance with the policies and orders of the Board, the notice of this meeting was posted publicly at the Administration Building in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001 et. Seq., and that all of the terms of said article have been fully complied with and that the 3 business days notice required has been correctly given.
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2. Establish Quorum
Speaker(s):
Board President
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3. Invocation
Speaker(s):
Trustee
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4. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
The Board and audience will recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag.
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5. Public Hearing
Speaker(s):
Business Manager
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5.A. Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget
Speaker(s):
Business Manager
Description:
Conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed High Island ISD 2026-2027 Budget.
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5.B. Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026 Tax Rate
Speaker(s):
Business Manager
Description:
Conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 tax rate for High Island Independent School District.
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5.C. Close Public Hearing
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6. Public Comments
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7. Superintendent's Report
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7.A. Campus Report
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7.B. Athletics Report
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8. Financial Report
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9. Consent Agenda
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9.A. Approve previous Board Minutes
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9.B. Approve Budget Amendments, if any.
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9.C. Approval of Check Register
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9.D. Approve amended SRO grant resolution
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9.E. Approval of Donations
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9.E.1. Donation from Christopher Wood in the amount of $1,000.00 for the HI ISD Football Student Activity Account.
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9.E.2. Donation from Bolivar Peninsula Charities (Crab Festival) in the amount of $6,000.00 for Region 5 paraprofessional professional development and HUDL software for athletics.
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9.E.3. Bolivar Peninsula Lighthouse Krewe $500 for Convocation
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9.E.4. Bay Vue's Second Going $3000 for Teacher and Student Supplies
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10. EXECUTIVE/CLOSED SESSION The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code §551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session.
Description:
The Board of Trustees will conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session.
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10.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 – Personnel Matters: Consider and discuss allegations concerning the conduct of a former District administrator. |
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10.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074 – Personnel Matters: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.
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10.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.074, §551.071, and §551.129– Attorney Telephone Consultation: Consultation with the District's attorney by telephone, videoconference, or other communications medium as permitted by law. |
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11. Reconvene in Open Session
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12. Action Items
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12.A. Consider and take possible action to adopt the High Island Independent School District Budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
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12.B. Consider and take possible action to adopt the ad valorem tax rate for High Island Independent School District for tax year 2026.
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12.C. Consider and take possible action to approve the 2026–2027 Employee Compensation Plans.
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12.D. Consider and take possible action to approve the appointment of Galveston County Extension Agents as adjunct faculty members and adopt a resolution recognizing the Galveston County Texas 4-H Organization for extracurricular status for the 2026–2027 school year.
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12.E. Consider and take possible action to approve an amendment to the Interlocal Collection Agreement with the Office of the Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector for Tax Assessment and Collection Services, effective for the 2026 tax year.
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12.F. Consider and take possible action to approve the previously approved 2026–2027 Employee Handbook to include the revisions implementing Senate Bill (SB) 571 and SB 12 requirements. |
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12.G. Consider and take possible action to amend the previously approved 2026–2027 High Island Independent School District School Calendar.
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12.H. Consider and take possible action to approve the High Island ISD 2026–2027 District Improvement Plan.
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12.I. Consider and take possible action to approve the placement of a cornerstone, to be purchased and presented by Winnie-Stowell Masonic Lodge No. 1377, for the new High Island ISD school building, with the inscription to be mutually agreed upon by the High Island ISD Board of Trustees and Winnie-Stowell Masonic Lodge No. 1377. |
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12.J. Consider and take possible action regarding tenant responsibility for lawn maintenance at District-owned employee housing properties, excluding Cardinal Park, effective January 1, 2027.
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12.K. Review, consider, and take possible action regarding the High Island ISD 2025 Bond Capital Improvement Projects, including ongoing construction, construction progress, Allowance Expenditure Requests (AEAs), change orders, contract modifications, project budgets, authorization to utilize Owner's Contingency funds, construction-related safety and security matters, future capital improvement projects, and all other matters related thereto.
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12.L. Consider and take possible action to approve a self-certified federal micro-purchase threshold of $49,999 for High Island ISD and adopt a Board Resolution authorizing the increased federal micro-purchase threshold in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.
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13. Future Agenda Items Discussion
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14. Adjourn
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