Hubbard ISD - Hill County, TX

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board will vote to adopt the 2026-2027 budget and a property tax rate of $1.14608 per $100 valuation, representing a 5.0005% increase. The meeting includes a public hearing on the budget and tax rate, followed by action items on bond projects and facility assessments. The board will also approve contracts for construction management and pest control.

• Adopt 2026-2027 M&O Tax Rate of $0.70700 per $100 valuation
• Adopt 2026 I&S Tax Rate of $0.43908 per $100 valuation
• Increase total property tax rate by 5.0005% to $1.14608 per $100 valuation
• Approve Owner-Architect Agreement with Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc (GLS) for 2026 Bond Projects
• Select Berry & Clay as Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) for 2026 Bond Projects

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board will consider authorizing unlimited tax school building bonds and selecting an architect and geotechnical services for 2026 bond projects. Other actions include approving pay schedules, health plan contributions, and dual credit partnerships.

• Authorization of unlimited tax school building bonds and related ad valorem tax
• Selection of GLS as architect for 2026 bond projects
• Agreement with Wright Group Architects Planners, PLLC for Parking and Security Vestibules Project
• Increase of monthly employee TRS-ActiveCare health plan premium contribution from $275 to $375
• Contracts for TASB Risk Management Fund ($91,650) and Education Service Center Region 12 ($67,119)

The Hubbard ISD board approved a series of routine and financial items, including the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds for 2026, selection of GLS as architect, and adoption of the Construction Manager-At-Risk delivery method for bond projects. The board also approved pay schedules with raises for staff, increased health plan contributions, and renewed insurance and service contracts. All votes were unanimous among the five members present, with two members absent and occasional abstentions due to conflicts.

• Approved order authorizing 2026 unlimited tax school building bonds (5-0)
• Selected GLS as architect for 2026 bond projects (5-0)
• Approved Construction Manager-At-Risk delivery method for 2026 bond projects (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 pay schedules with 5% raise for paraprofessionals, 3% for admin, substitute pay $125/$100 (5-0)
• Increased TRS-ActiveCare health plan contribution from $275 to $375 per employee (5-0)
• Approved $91,650 TASB Risk Management Fund coverage renewal (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved $67,119.30 SSA contract with ESC Region 12 (5-0)
• Approved HUDL AD Package for 2026-2027 at up to $15,000 (5-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board will discuss the 2026-2027 school year budget and the allocation of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) federal funds. The meeting includes potential action on a budget amendment and the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct.

• Possible action to approve a budget amendment
• Possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Discussion of 2026-2027 school year budget
• Discussion of ESSA federal funds grant amounts and allocations for 2026-2027
• Review of 2026-2027 Staff and Student Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

The Hubbard ISD board approved a budget amendment, the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct, previous meeting minutes, and expenditures as presented. All votes were unanimous among present members, with several trustees absent. The board also discussed ESSA grant allocations, TASB Policy Update 127, accident insurance, and the upcoming budget, but took no action on these items.

• Approved previous board meeting minutes (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved expenditures as presented (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved budget amendment as presented (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct (5-0, 2 absent)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet on May 14, 2026, to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and public hearings. The board will also discuss policy updates, review academic performance data, and vote on accepting donations, mold assessments, and joining a cooperative purchasing program.

• Consideration of donation for football helmets and shoulder pads
• Possible approval of mold assessment disbursement to Esesis Environmental Partners
• Vote to join TexBuy cooperative purchasing program via Region 16 Education Service Center
• Public hearing on the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Discussion on Board Policy CPC regarding records management and Superintendent's role

The Board voted to maintain its current officer positions and approved a budget amendment. Other actions included joining a cooperative purchasing program and approving personnel contracts following an executive session.

• Retained current board officers: Jason Patrick (President), Curtis Ellison (Vice President), and Colin Taylor (Secretary) (7-0)
• Approved previous board meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (7-0)
• Accepted donation of helmets and shoulder pads for football program (7-0)
• Approved disbursement to Esesis Environmental Partners for mold assessments (7-0)
• Approved joining TexBuy cooperative purchasing program via Region 16 Education Service Center (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
• Approved contracts for Rick Connot, Calyn Davis, and Taryn Fitch Hanna (6-0, 1 absent)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet to certify the results of the May 2nd Bond Election and the Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees Election. The meeting follows standard procedural items including a call to order, prayer, pledge, and public forum.

• Consideration and possible action to approve an order canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2nd Bond Election
• Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 2nd Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees Election

The Board approved the canvassing of returns and declared the results for both the May 2nd Bond Election and the May 2nd Board of Trustees Election.

• Approved order canvassing returns of May 2nd bond election (3-0, 4 absent)
• Approved and declared results of May 2nd bond election (3-0, 4 absent)
• Approved resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of May 2nd Board of Trustees Election (3-0, 4 absent)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The board will discuss the upcoming May 2, 2026, board and bond election and consider a contract for election services. Other actions include reviewing a teacher incentive spending plan and a conditional donation from Nexus Data Centers.

• Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Hill County Elections Administrator
• Spending Plan for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
• Conditional donation from Nexus Data Centers for technology resources and infrastructure/safety improvements
• Transfer of $500,000 Interest and Sinking Funds from Cadence Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool
• Discussion regarding library materials donated or proposed procurement

The Board approved a $500,000 transfer of Interest and Sinking Funds to the LOGIC Investment Pool and accepted a conditional donation from Nexus Data Centers for technology and safety improvements. Other actions included approving the Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan and election services contracts.

• Approved transfer of $500,000 Interest and Sinking Funds from Cadence Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool (6-0)
• Accepted conditional donation from Nexus Data Centers for educational technology and campus infrastructure/safety improvements (6-0)
• Approved Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Hill County Elections Administrator (6-0)
• Approved Spending Plan for the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) (6-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (6-0)
• Approved previous board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved personnel contracts following executive session (6-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting that includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel issues under Texas Open Meetings Act provisions. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda beyond possible action following the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074
• Possible action required after closed session at the board's discretion

The Board of Trustees convened for a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive actions or decisions were recorded following the closed session.

• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (7-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct procedural items and enter a closed executive session to deliberate on personnel matters, including the possible employment of an Athletic Director. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda beyond the executive session topics.

• Deliberate on personnel matters under Texas Open Meetings Act 551.074
• Consider employment of Athletic Director

The Board of Trustees met in a special session to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The board subsequently approved the hiring of a new Athletic Director.

• Approved hiring of Lance Connot as Athletic Director (6-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board will decide on the 2026-2027 academic calendar and a budget amendment. Other action items include a contract with Region 12 for the LASO 4 Grant Initiative and scholarship amounts for the graduating class of 2026.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
• Budget amendment approval
• Contract with Region 12 for LASO 4 Grant Initiative
• Senate Bill 546 3-Point Seat Belt Requirement action
• Black and Gold Scholarship amount for the Class of 2026

The Board approved the 2026-2027 academic calendar and set the Black and Gold Scholarship at $500 per recipient. The Board also determined that budget constraints prevent the purchase or retrofitting of buses to meet Senate Bill 546 seat belt requirements.

• Approved previous board meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved contract with Region 12 for LASO 4 grant initiative (7-0)
• Determined budget constraints prohibit 3-point seat belt compliance for buses per SB 546 (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 Academic Calendar (7-0)
• Approved $500 per recipient for Black and Gold Scholarship (7-0)
• Approved all contract recommendations from executive session (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider and possibly approve the employment of Colt Carmichael as the district’s new superintendent. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and the superintendent’s contract, followed by a public vote on the hiring decision.

• Consider employment of Colt Carmichael as Hubbard ISD superintendent
• Possible approval of proposed superintendent employment contract
• Executive session to deliberate personnel matters under Texas Open Meetings Act

The Board approved the appointment of Colt Carmichael as the Superintendent of Schools for Hubbard ISD. The Board also approved the proposed employment contract to be offered to the new superintendent.

• Approved appointment of Colt Carmichael as Superintendent and his proposed employment contract (7-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD board is meeting to discuss and decide on various items, including financial reports, audits, and personnel matters. The agenda includes a public forum and consideration of several action items, but the meeting appears to be primarily procedural.

• $350,000 transfer from Cadence Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool
• 2025-2026 Financial Audit Engagement Services
• HVAC Proposal
• HB 2 Teacher Certification Transition Plan

The Board approved the transfer of $350,000 in local maintenance funds to the LOGIC Investment Pool and the replacement of four HVAC units at the Elementary Campus. Other actions included extending three administrator contracts and rejecting a resolution regarding prayer and religious texts. The Board tabled a fund transfer for Series 2017 bonds.

• Approved transfer of $350,000 local maintenance funds from Cadence Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool (7-0)
• Approved Lochridge Priest proposal to replace 4 HVAC units on Elementary Campus (7-0)
• Extended contracts for Principals Sunny Beseda, Regina Day, and Executive Director Donna Vardeman for 1 year (6-0-1)
• Approved rejection of SB11 Resolution regarding prayer and reading of religious texts (7-0)
• Tabled transfer of funds from Interest and Sinking Account for Series 2017 bonds prepayment (7-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Financial Audit Engagement Services by Karl Kacir, CPA (7-0)
• Approved HB 2 Teacher Certification Transition Plan (7-0)
• Approved revisions to Local Board Policy EHBG regarding Pre-K Program (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING - CANCELLED

The special board meeting scheduled for February 15, 2026, was cancelled. The agenda had included items regarding superintendent interviews and the possible naming of a lone finalist for the superintendent position.

• Superintendent interviews
• Possible action to name a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent

The special board meeting scheduled for February 15, 2026, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Board will meet in executive session to discuss personnel and conduct superintendent interviews. In open session, the Board will consider and discuss possible action to name a lone finalist for the position of Superintendent.

• Superintendent interviews
• Possible action to name a lone finalist for Superintendent

The Board met in a special session to conduct superintendent interviews and discuss personnel. The Board voted unanimously to name Mr. Colt Carmichael as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent.

• Named Mr. Colt Carmichael as the Lone Finalist for the Superintendent position (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters in executive session. The meeting includes scheduled interviews for the position of superintendent.

• Superintendent interviews
• Discussion of personnel matters

The board met in a special session and adjourned to a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and conduct superintendent interviews. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned the board meeting (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board will meet in a special session to consider approving a memorandum of understanding with Alvarado ISD for third-party CDL skill testing. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and the superintendent search.

• Consider and possibly approve MOU with Alvarado ISD for Third Party CDL Skill Testing
• Discuss personnel matters in closed session
• Discuss superintendent search in closed session

The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Alvarado ISD to provide third party skill testing for Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL). The Board also held a closed session to discuss personnel and a superintendent search.

• Approved MOU with Alvarado ISD for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) third party skill testing (7-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet on January 21, 2026, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a bond election for facility and infrastructure upgrades, a budget amendment, and library material approvals. The meeting will also include campus reports, financial updates, and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Consideration of a bond election for May 2, 2026, to fund facility and infrastructure upgrades
• Possible approval of a budget amendment as presented
• Possible approval of the Skyrider bid for E-Rate Category 2 Internal Connection Projects
• Approval of library materials in accordance with Board Policy EFB (LOCAL)
• Discussion of SB 11 resolution regarding prayer and religious texts in schools