Meeting Agenda
1. CALL TO ORDER - Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. BOARD ELECTION BUSINESS
3.a. Canvass the May 2, 2026 Election Results
3.b. Oath of Office for the Newly Elected Board Members
3.c. Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
4. BOBCAT PRIDE AND RECOGNITIONS
4.a. Bethany Jackson Excels in the Kids Heart Challenge
4.b. Emma Winans Recognized for Achievement in Poetry - Jennifer Hoskins
4.c. Recognition of Dyslexia Therapists - Jennifer Nelson
4.d. Education & Training Letters of Intent - Lindsay Slaten
4.e. Recognition of Retirees - Lindsay Slaten
5. OPEN FORUM
6. CONSENT ITEMS
6.a. Minutes - April 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
6.b. Minutes - April 28, 2026 Special Board Meeting
6.c. April 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
6.d. April 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
6.e. Update Policy CH(LOCAL) for Purchasing Thresholds
6.f. Chartwells 2026-2027 Contract Renewal
6.g. Squyres & Co. Engagement Renewal as District Financial Auditors
6.h. 2025-2026 Teacher Incentive Allotment
6.i. HISD Standing Orders for 2026-2027
6.j. District Wellness Plan
6.k. Professional Development Plan
6.l. Purchase Over $50,000 (Commodity Code) - XtraMath to Strengthen Math Skills
6.m. Vendor Over 50,000 (T-BASE AI Grading Program)
6.n. Vendor Over $50,000 (Classkick to Enhance Student Engagement)
6.o. Vendor Over $50,000 (IXL License to Decrease Achievement Gaps)
6.p. Vendor Over $50,000 (Leader in Me to Enhance Student Development)
6.q. Vendor Over $50,000 (Gizmos to Enhance Science Instruction)
6.r. Vendor Over $50,000 (Texas College Bridge to Provide Pathway to College Readiness)
6.s. Vendor Over $50,000 (Summit K12 to Improve Student Achievement)
6.t. 2026-2027 TVAH Student Code of Conduct
6.u. 2026-2027 TVAH Student Handbook
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
7.a. April 2026 Check Register Report
7.b. Annual SHAC Report
7.c. 2026-2027 Intent to Apply for Federal Grants
7.d. 2023-2028 District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Amendment - 30-Day Read
8. ACTION ITEMS
8.a. Consider Approval of Bus Barn Renovation & Parking Projects - Mary Brown
8.b. Substantial Completion (Bobcat Stadium Parking Lot) - Mary Brown
8.c. Consider Approval of Paxton-Patterson College & Career Lab at HJH - Amy Whittle
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
9.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
9.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Shauna Hittle
9.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley
9.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell
9.e. Technology Report - James Burt
9.f. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
9.g. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
9.h. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
9.i. TVAH Report - Julie Smith
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Section;
         551.071 – consultation with attorney,
         551.072 – deliberation regarding real property,
         551.073 – deliberation regarding prospective gift,
         551.074 – personnel matters,
         551.076 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits,
         551.082 – school children; school employees; disciplinary matter or complaint,
         551.0821 – school board: personally identifiable information about public school student,
         551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiations,
         551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits

 
11. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
12.a. Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 8:00pm - HHS Graduation
12.b. Sunday, June 7, 2026 - TVAH Graduation in Frisco
12.c. Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 5:30pm - Budget Workshop
12.d. Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting
12.e. October 6-8, 2026 - Stride/K12 Summit in Reston, Virginia
12.f. October 8-11, 2026 - TASA/TASB Convention in Houston
13. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071, .074, .082, .0821)
14. ADJOURN
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The regular board meeting of the Board of Trustees of Hallsville Independent School District will be held at the District Training Center - Board Room.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below.  Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.  Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
Meeting: May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. CALL TO ORDER - Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551
Subject:
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
3. BOARD ELECTION BUSINESS
Subject:
3.a. Canvass the May 2, 2026 Election Results
Attachments:
Subject:
3.b. Oath of Office for the Newly Elected Board Members
Subject:
3.c. Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
Subject:
4. BOBCAT PRIDE AND RECOGNITIONS
Subject:
4.a. Bethany Jackson Excels in the Kids Heart Challenge
Attachments:
Subject:
4.b. Emma Winans Recognized for Achievement in Poetry - Jennifer Hoskins
Attachments:
Subject:
4.c. Recognition of Dyslexia Therapists - Jennifer Nelson
Attachments:
Subject:
4.d. Education & Training Letters of Intent - Lindsay Slaten
Attachments:
Subject:
4.e. Recognition of Retirees - Lindsay Slaten
Attachments:
Subject:
5. OPEN FORUM
Subject:
6. CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
6.a. Minutes - April 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
6.b. Minutes - April 28, 2026 Special Board Meeting
Attachments:
Subject:
6.c. April 2026 Balance Sheet - General Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
6.d. April 2026 Financial Statement - General Fund
Attachments:
Subject:
6.e. Update Policy CH(LOCAL) for Purchasing Thresholds
Attachments:
Subject:
6.f. Chartwells 2026-2027 Contract Renewal
Attachments:
Subject:
6.g. Squyres & Co. Engagement Renewal as District Financial Auditors
Attachments:
Subject:
6.h. 2025-2026 Teacher Incentive Allotment
Attachments:
Subject:
6.i. HISD Standing Orders for 2026-2027
Attachments:
Subject:
6.j. District Wellness Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
6.k. Professional Development Plan
Attachments:
Subject:
6.l. Purchase Over $50,000 (Commodity Code) - XtraMath to Strengthen Math Skills
Attachments:
Subject:
6.m. Vendor Over 50,000 (T-BASE AI Grading Program)
Attachments:
Subject:
6.n. Vendor Over $50,000 (Classkick to Enhance Student Engagement)
Attachments:
Subject:
6.o. Vendor Over $50,000 (IXL License to Decrease Achievement Gaps)
Attachments:
Subject:
6.p. Vendor Over $50,000 (Leader in Me to Enhance Student Development)
Attachments:
Subject:
6.q. Vendor Over $50,000 (Gizmos to Enhance Science Instruction)
Attachments:
Subject:
6.r. Vendor Over $50,000 (Texas College Bridge to Provide Pathway to College Readiness)
Attachments:
Subject:
6.s. Vendor Over $50,000 (Summit K12 to Improve Student Achievement)
Attachments:
Subject:
6.t. 2026-2027 TVAH Student Code of Conduct
Attachments:
Subject:
6.u. 2026-2027 TVAH Student Handbook
Attachments:
Subject:
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
7.a. April 2026 Check Register Report
Attachments:
Subject:
7.b. Annual SHAC Report
Attachments:
Subject:
7.c. 2026-2027 Intent to Apply for Federal Grants
Attachments:
Subject:
7.d. 2023-2028 District of Innovation (DOI) Plan Amendment - 30-Day Read
Attachments:
Subject:
8. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
8.a. Consider Approval of Bus Barn Renovation & Parking Projects - Mary Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
8.b. Substantial Completion (Bobcat Stadium Parking Lot) - Mary Brown
Attachments:
Subject:
8.c. Consider Approval of Paxton-Patterson College & Career Lab at HJH - Amy Whittle
Attachments:
Subject:
9. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Subject:
9.a. Facilities Report - Matt Tucker
Attachments:
Subject:
9.b. Curriculum & Instruction/PD Report - Shauna Hittle
Attachments:
Subject:
9.c. Transportation Report - Roy Presley
Attachments:
Subject:
9.d. Athletics Report - Cody Farrell
Attachments:
Subject:
9.e. Technology Report - James Burt
Attachments:
Subject:
9.f. Special Education Report - Amy Collins
Attachments:
Subject:
9.g. Special Programs Report - Amy Whittle
Subject:
9.h. CTE Report - Kathy Gaw
Attachments:
Subject:
9.i. TVAH Report - Julie Smith
Attachments:
Subject:
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Section;
         551.071 – consultation with attorney,
         551.072 – deliberation regarding real property,
         551.073 – deliberation regarding prospective gift,
         551.074 – personnel matters,
         551.076 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits,
         551.082 – school children; school employees; disciplinary matter or complaint,
         551.0821 – school board: personally identifiable information about public school student,
         551.087 – deliberation regarding economic development negotiations,
         551.089 – deliberation regarding security devices or security audits

 
Subject:
11. PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Subject:
12. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
12.a. Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 8:00pm - HHS Graduation
Subject:
12.b. Sunday, June 7, 2026 - TVAH Graduation in Frisco
Subject:
12.c. Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 5:30pm - Budget Workshop
Subject:
12.d. Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
12.e. October 6-8, 2026 - Stride/K12 Summit in Reston, Virginia
Subject:
12.f. October 8-11, 2026 - TASA/TASB Convention in Houston
Subject:
13. LEVEL III GRIEVANCE (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071, .074, .082, .0821)
Subject:
14. ADJOURN

EXECUTIVE SESSION may be called for the purposes permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 through 551.146, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.074, Personnel Matters (Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, Dismissal, or Complaint).

Action, if any, will be taken in Open Session.

Texas Government Code Section:

  • 551.071 - Private consultation with the board's attorney.
  • 551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
  • 551.073 - Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations.
  • 551.074 - Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
  • 551.076 - Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.
  • 551.082 - Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
  • 551.0821 - School Board: personally identifiable information about public school student.
  • 551.083 - Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.
  • 551.084 - Excluding witnesses from a hearing.
  • 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations.
  • 551.089 - Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits.

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:

(a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or

(b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

On the 12th day of May, this notice was on the Hallsville Independent School District website at www.hisd.com and a copy placed on the bulletin board of the Administration Building Reception area located at 311 Willow Street.  This notice was also distributed to local media representatives as requested by 4:30 p.m. on said date.

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