Hubbard ISD - Hill County public meetings in 2023

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular December meeting, covering routine items like minutes, expenditures, and campus reports, plus several discussion and action items. Key decisions include a $24,500 contract with Foundation Innovation to create an education foundation, a fire alarm system installation contract, and a vote on whether to allow chaplains in the district. The board will also discuss a possible internet bandwidth increase and enter closed session for the superintendent's annual evaluation.

• Contract with Foundation Innovation for education foundation creation at $24,500 plus mileage and per diem
• Contract for fire alarm system installation in elementary classroom building addition and district-wide monitoring
• Vote on SB 763 whether to permit district to employ or accept chaplains for student support
• Discussion on contracting with Windstream to increase internet bandwidth from 1 Gbps to 5 Gbps
• Approval of TASB Localized Policy Update 122 covering cybersecurity, safety, and student records policies

The Board voted to prohibit the employment or acceptance of volunteer chaplains. Other actions included approving a contract for a new education foundation and installing a fire alarm system at the elementary campus.

• Denied permission to employ or accept volunteer chaplains (6-0)
• Approved 12-month contract with Foundation Innovation to create Hubbard ISD Education Foundation for $24,500 plus mileage and per diem (6-0)
• Approved Firetron contract for elementary classroom building fire alarm installation and district-wide monitoring (6-0)
• Approved TASB Localized Policy Update 122 (6-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for SY 2024-2025 with Region 10 Education Service Center (6-0)
• Cast 22 votes for Corey Pharris to the Limestone County Appraisal District Board of Directors (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment as presented (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes and expenditures (6-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board will discuss responses to SB 763 regarding district chaplains and review TEA academic accountability ratings. Action items include approving a budget amendment and a contract for bell and intercom system updates.

• Discussion of SB 763 regarding the employment or acceptance of district chaplains
• Possible approval of a contract for bell and intercom system updates (Phase 4)
• Possible approval of instructional materials via the LASO grant
• Possible approval of a budget amendment
• Discussion of fire alarm system installation for elementary classroom additions

The Board approved a budget amendment, expenditures, and the use of instructional materials from the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) grant. Additionally, the Board voted for a representative on the Navarro Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and approved the superintendent's evaluation instrument.

• Approved previous board meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved use of instructional materials from LASO grant (6-0)
• Voted for Don Denbow for Navarro Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment as presented (6-0)
• Approved superintendent's evaluation instrument (6-0)

BOARD WORKSHOP

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss and establish board goals and to discuss and approve the superintendent evaluation tool, both with Dr. Danny Lovett. The agenda includes an executive session and a quorum announcement per the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Discuss and establish board goals with Dr. Danny Lovett
• Discuss and approve superintendent evaluation tool with Dr. Danny Lovett
• Executive session

The board conducted an executive session to discuss board goals and a superintendent evaluation tool with Dr. Danny Lovett. The provided minutes do not record any final votes or substantive decisions.

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes and expenditures, plus reports from campuses and departments. They will also discuss the bell/intercom system update, custodial services RFP, and a planned bonfire, and take action on the financial audit, a school safety grant contract, and a calendar modification.

• Approve 2022-2023 financial audit
• Approve contract for exterior door access control paid from School Safety Standards Grant
• Approve purchase of ag barn cameras and additional elementary campus cameras
• Modify academic calendar to meet TEA CTE minutes requirement
• Accept Hill County Juvenile Probation MOU for JJAEP

The Board approved several security enhancements, including a new door access control system and additional cameras. They also modified the academic calendar to meet TEA requirements and approved the 2022-2023 financial audit.

• Approved modification to academic calendar: Nov 17 and Dec 20 as student holidays/teacher workdays; May 23 as a full school day (5-0-0)
• Approved contract with TEAM Solutions for $56,549 for access control system plus $6,904 per door for retrofitting (5-0-0)
• Approved $9,402.85 for security cameras at the ag barn and elementary campus (5-0-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Financial Audit (5-0-0)
• Approved Hill County Juvenile Probation Department's Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program MOU (5-0-0)
• Approved budget amendment as presented (5-0-0)
• Approved previous board meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (5-0-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Return to Learn Plan and use of ESSER funds, then consider approving a budget amendment. The board will also discuss several items including a bus awning purchase, a district vehicle replacement, and a new bell and intercom system, and will enter closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation process.

• Public hearing on Return to Learn Plan and ESSER funds
• Consideration of budget amendment
• Discussion of bus awning purchase
• Discussion of district vehicle replacement
• Discussion of bell and intercom system quote and RFP

The Board approved a budget amendment and general expenditures. Previous meeting minutes were also approved. Several items regarding district equipment and policies were discussed but no action was recorded.

• Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes of previous board meeting (7-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting on the 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, followed by votes to adopt the budget and a tax rate of $1.2538 per $100 valuation, a 14.26% increase. The board will also consider several other action items, including approving a final budget amendment for 2022-2023, purchasing playground equipment, and authorizing a school resource officer.

• Adopt 2023-2024 budget
• Approve tax rate of $1.2538 per $100 valuation (14.26% increase)
• Approve M&O tax rate of $0.7575 and I&S tax rate of $0.4963
• Authorize redemption of outstanding bonds
• Approve purchase of playground equipment

The Board approved the School Year 2023-2024 budget and adopted a total tax rate of $1.2538 per $100 valuation. Other actions included approving a contract for playground equipment and an agreement for a School Resource Officer.

• Adopted School Year 2023-2024 Budget (6-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.7575 per $100 valuation (6-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of $0.4963 per $100 valuation (6-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted total tax rate of $1.2538 per $100 valuation, a 14.2623% increase (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved redemption of outstanding bonds (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved final budget amendment for School Year 2022-2023 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $50,419 purchase of playground equipment from Playground Boss (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Hubbard for a School Resource Officer (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss school board training requirements and 2023-2024 budget planning and goals. The board will also consider action on an adjunct faculty agreement with the Hill County Extension Service regarding 4-H extracurricular status, a student accident insurance program change, and a policy update on COVID staff absences.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 budget planning and goals
• Consider approval of 2023-2024 Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Hill County Extension Service for 4-H extracurricular status
• Consider student accident insurance program change in policy and premium
• Consider policy update regarding COVID staff absences

The Board approved an adjunct faculty agreement with the Hill County Extension Service for the 4-H organization. Additionally, the Board updated the COVID staff absence policy to treat such absences as standard illnesses.

• Approved 2023-2024 Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Hill County Extension Service/4-H (6-0)
• Approved policy update treating COVID staff absences as standard illness (6-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent items, reports, and multiple action items. Key decisions include approving contracts for security, insurance, and fencing, as well as a budget amendment and student code of conduct. The board will also discuss an education foundation, legal services, and budget planning.

• Approve $74,615 payment to TASB Risk Management Fund for property, auto, liability, and security coverage
• Approve $19,524 quote from Bosque Fence and Supply to replace fence around portable buildings (School Safety Standards grant)
• Approve $10,000 Scinary renewal for cyber security and monitoring
• Approve $11,400 HUDL AD package for 2023-2024
• Approve $60,548.64 SSA & Membership Contract with Education Service Center Region 12

The Board approved the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct and a resolution regarding armed security officers. They also authorized several service contracts, insurance payments, and maintained tuition-free prekindergarten for all students.

• Approved 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct (7-0)
• Approved resolution regarding armed security officers (7-0)
• Maintained tuition-free prekindergarten for all students (7-0)
• Approved $74,615 TASB Risk Management Fund insurance coverage (7-0)
• Approved $60,548.64 contract with Education Service Center Region 12 (7-0)
• Approved $19,524 quote from Bosque Fence and Supply for portable building fencing (7-0)
• Approved $11,400 Hudl AD Package for 2023-2024 (7-0)
• Approved $10,000 Scinary cyber security renewal contract (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss summer construction updates and then enter closed session for personnel matters and board training. After the closed session, the board may take action on hiring an elementary principal.

• Discussion of summer construction projects, including elementary building progress and exterior lighting
• Executive session for personnel matters and board training (Team of 8 training by Mark Parsons, ESC Region 12)
• Possible action to approve hiring an elementary principal

The Board approved the hiring of an elementary principal and two teachers. The meeting also included discussions on summer construction projects and board training.

• Approved hiring Dr. Staci Coleman-Kirk as Elementary Principal (5-0)
• Approved hiring Mr. David Cosper as agriculture teacher (5-0)
• Approved hiring Ms. Bailey Dulaney as 2nd grade teacher (5-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Return to Learn Plan and ESSER III funds. The board will consider multiple action items, including approving a budget amendment, technology purchases, maintenance contracts, and a paid lunch price increase. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters, followed by possible action on teacher retention and sign-on incentive pay.

• Approve TASB Policy Update 121 (LOCAL) covering 11 policies including bullying, admissions, and facilities construction
• Purchase 32 computers and accessories from CDW-G for $22,829.05
• Purchase additional cameras from Skyrider Communications for $10,057.09
• Approve Bowen Electric proposals for wallpacks ($15,105) and parking lot light poles ($45,995)
• Increase paid lunch price from $2.52 to $2.62 and elect Community Eligibility Provision for free lunches

The Board elected the Community Eligibility Provision to provide no-cost lunches to all students district-wide. Other key actions included approving a $3,000 teacher retention incentive and authorizing several technology and facility upgrades.

• Elected Community Eligibility Provision for no-cost lunches for all students (6-0)
• Approved $3,000 teacher retention incentive pay for 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved $45,995 for parking lot light poles and heads from Bowen Electric (6-0)
• Approved $15,105 for wallpack lighting replacement from Bowen Electric (6-0)
• Approved $22,829.05 for 32 computers, laptops, and accessories from CDW-G (6-0)
• Approved $10,057.09 for additional cameras from Skyrider Communications (6-0)
• Increased paid lunch price from $2.52 to $2.62 (6-0)
• Approved closing a Local Maintenance account at Citizens State Bank due to fraudulent activity (6-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board approved a $114,745.86 contract for network infrastructure and a $40,685.96 purchase for safety film. Other actions included extending banking services with Citizens State Bank and authorizing proposals for a new bell and intercom system.

• Approved $114,745.86 contract with Skyrider for network infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $40,685.96 purchase of safety film from Sunsational Solutions (7-0)
• Approved extension of banking depository services with Citizens State Bank (7-0)
• Approved request for proposals to upgrade Bell and Intercom System (7-0)
• Approved previous board meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with routine procedural items: call to order, prayer, pledge, public forum, completion of officer statements, and oath of office. The board will also discuss scheduling the required Team of 8 board training, then enter executive session and consider possible action on matters discussed there.

• Public forum limited to 5 minutes per speaker
• Discussion of future dates for required Team of 8 Board Training
• Executive session under Texas Open Meetings Act
• Possible action on executive session matters
• Oath of office for officers

The meeting was procedural and recorded no substantive decisions. The board discussed future dates for Team of 8 Board Training and entered an executive session before adjourning.

• Motion to adjourn carried (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

This special meeting is primarily procedural, focusing on the certification of recent election results and the completion of officer statements. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, including accepting resignations and approving new hires.

• Certification of election results
• Issuance of certifications of election
• Completion of statement of officers
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Approval of proposed recommendations for hire

The Board of Trustees accepted the presented election results. Following an executive session, the Board approved personnel recommendations for hire and accepted resignations.

• Accepted election results as presented (4-0)
• Accepted resignations as presented (4-0)
• Approved proposed recommendations for hire (4-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items, reports, and several action items. Key decisions include hiring a new superintendent, approving a teacher incentive spending plan, and transferring $250,000 in maintenance funds to a higher-interest investment pool.

• Consider hiring Dr. Justin Turner as Superintendent
• Approve Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan for 2023-2024
• Approve district-wide school supplies purchase for 2023-2024
• Transfer $250k from Citizens State Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool for higher interest
• Close CD at Citizens State Bank maturing 04-23-2023 and roll funds into local maintenance account

The Board approved the hiring of a new Superintendent and authorized several financial transfers and budget amendments. They also approved the 2023-2024 Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending plan and a scholarship amount.

• Hired Dr. Justin Turner as Superintendent (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending plan (7-0)
• Approved $500 for the 2023 Black & Gold Scholarship (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
• Approved transfer of $250k local maintenance funds to LOGIC Investment Pool (7-0)
• Approved closing Citizens State Bank CD and rolling funds into local maintenance account (7-0)
• Approved expenditures, including Bosque Fence and Supply quote for safety grant fencing (7-0)
• Accepted resignations presented in executive session (7-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent items, campus reports, and several discussion and action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, a pay schedule, a budget amendment, a policy change on early graduation, and a dual credit partnership with McMurry University. The board will also discuss a communications plan, parent engagement policy, and possible payoff of a 2007 bond.

• Approve 2023-2024 school calendar
• Approve pay schedule for 2023-2024
• Approve budget amendment
• Approve partnership with McMurry University for dual credit courses
• Discuss payoff of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bond Series 2007 (Bank of America)

The Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar and a teacher pay schedule including a 7% midpoint increase for paraprofessionals. Other actions included approving a dual credit partnership with McMurry University and creating a district Venmo account.

• Approved 2023-2024 school calendar (6-0)
• Approved amendment to board policy EIF (LOCAL) regarding early graduation criteria (6-0)
• Approved MOU with McMurry Dual Credit Academy for fall 2023 courses (6-0)
• Adopted teacher pay schedule to 30 years of service and 7% midpoint increase for paraprofessionals (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment as presented (6-0)
• Approved creation of district Venmo account (6-0)
• Accepted personnel resignations (6-0)
• Approved personnel contracts (6-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly take action to name the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, prayer, pledge of allegiance, and a public forum.

• Consideration and possible action to name the lone finalist for the position of superintendent
• Public forum limited to five minutes per speaker

The Board met for a special session to determine the final candidate for the Superintendent position. The Board voted unanimously to name Dr. Justin Turner as the lone finalist.

• Named Dr. Justin Turner as the Lone Finalist for the Position of Superintendent (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The board convened for a special meeting and adjourned to a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 P.M. (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on March 8, 2023. The agenda is limited to routine opening items, a public forum, and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas law, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074
• Public forum limited to five minutes per speaker

The board held a special meeting that included a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:51 P.M. (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on March 7, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda is limited to routine opening procedures, a public forum, and a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters under Texas law. No votes or decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Executive session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.074)
• Public forum limited to 5 minutes per speaker
• Call to order with quorum and Open Meetings Act notice

The board held a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned the board meeting at 8:01 P.M. (7-0)

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, including a call to order, prayer, pledge, and public forum. The main substantive item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters as permitted under Texas law, followed by adjournment.

• Executive session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code Sec. 551.074
• Public forum limited to five minutes per speaker with sign-up required
• Meeting notice posted per Texas Open Meetings Act

The Board convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.

• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 P.M. (7-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Board approved a network infrastructure replacement and the purchase of two buses from Rush Bus Centers. Other actions included renewing the District of Innovation Plan and transferring $500k in maintenance funds to the LOGIC Investment Pool.

• Approved network infrastructure replacement by Skyrider Communications not to exceed $60k (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 buses from Rush Bus Centers (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment for school bus purchase (7-0)
• Approved renewal of the District of Innovation Plan (7-0)
• Approved transfer of $500k local maintenance funds from Citizens State Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool (7-0)
• Accepted 2022-23 audit engagement services by Karl Kacir, CPA (7-0)
• Approved staff leave amendments to campus faculty handbooks (7-0)
• Approved TASB Localized Update 120 (7-0)

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent items, campus and department reports, and several discussion items, including updates on the superintendent search and board operating procedures. Action items include approving an order for the board election, authorizing contracts for the Texas Clean School Bus Program and a network infrastructure replacement, and approving collaboration with the City of Hubbard on a TxDOT program. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the interim superintendent's contract and administrative contracts.

• Consideration and possible action to approve an Order of General Election for Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees
• Consideration and possible action to authorize Melissa Porter to execute the contract with TCEQ for the Texas Clean School Bus Program Contract
• Consideration and possible action to request bids via BuyBoard for the purchase of school buses per TCEQ Texas Clean School Bus Program Contract
• Consideration and possible action to authorize Kerri Urbanovsky to enter into a contract to replace network infrastructure, including wireless network (Phase 3)
• Consideration and possible action to approve collaboration with the City of Hubbard for the TXDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program

The Board approved an Order of General Election for the Board of Trustees and authorized a contract with Skywriter to replace network infrastructure. Additionally, the Board approved the extension of the Interim Superintendent's contract and authorized the purchase of school buses through the TCEQ Texas Clean School Bus Program.

• Approved minutes of previous board meeting (6-0)
• Approved expenditures as presented (6-0)
• Approved Order of General Election for Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees (6-0)
• Authorized Melissa Porter to execute TCEQ Texas Clean School Bus Program contracts (6-0)
• Approved requesting bids via BuyBoard for gasoline school buses per TCEQ program (6-0)
• Authorized Kerri Urbanovsky to contract with Skywriter for network infrastructure replacement (6-0)
• Approved collaboration with City of Hubbard for TXDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (6-0)
• Approved extension of the Interim Superintendent's contract (6-0)