Highland Park ISD- Dallas County, TX

Work Session

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review informational updates on TEA ratings, instructional practices, math, grammar, and staff appraisals. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss litigation, real property, contracts, personnel, and security matters under Texas Government Code exemptions. No public votes or new ordinances are scheduled for this meeting.

• Informational update on TEA Ratings presented by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
• Informational update on Instructional Practices
• Informational update on Math curriculum
• Informational update on Grammar Scope and Writing Tool
• Informational update on Staff Appraisal

Regular Meeting

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The board will vote on adopting the 2026-2027 Maintenance & Operations and Debt Service tax rates, and will consider a consent agenda that includes interlocal agreements with the City of University Park for police services (D.A.R.E. officer and SRO), a safety audit, the Student Code of Conduct, and other routine items. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal, personnel, real estate, and security matters, followed by informational updates on bonds, STAAR/AP results, and staffing.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 M&O and Debt Service tax rates (ordinance attached)
• Interlocal agreement with City of University Park for D.A.R.E. officer at MIS-HPMS
• Interlocal agreement with City of University Park for SRO at HPHS
• Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Acceptance of gifts from HP Education Foundation and SEPAC

Work Session

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive information on several topics, including the proposed adoption of the Maintenance & Operations and Debt Services tax rates for the 2026/2027 school year, a bond update, and results from spring 2026 STAAR, EOC, and AP exams. The board will also hear updates on extracurricular programs, the professional development plan, staffing and compensation, technology, and board goals. The meeting will include a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security discussions.

• Adoption of the M&O Tax Rate & Debt Services Tax Rate for 2026/2027
• Bond Update
• Spring 2026 STAAR, EOC, and AP Update
• Staffing, Retention, and Compensation Update
• Closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees met for a work session on August 4, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The minutes indicate the session was procedural in nature, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes recorded. The document is the signed final version of the work session minutes.

Called Meeting

The Highland Park ISD board will hold a called meeting that is mostly procedural, with a closed session to hear a Level III grievance appeal from a former employee. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session to hear Level III grievance/appeal of former employee (Board Policy DGBA LOCAL)

The minutes for the July 23, 2026 called meeting of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees contain only procedural and administrative content, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or discussions recorded. The document appears to be a signed final version but lacks any actionable items.

Regular Meeting

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular June meeting on June 16, 2026. The board is scheduled to adopt the 2026-2027 budget after a required public hearing. Trustees will also consider gifts, capital improvements, banking authorization, and policy updates. A closed session is listed but no substantive items are specified.

• Approve 2026-2027 budget after public hearing
• Accept gifts totaling five donations including HPEF Endowed Chair and HP Sports Club
• Approve Armstrong Elementary front entrance landscaping improvements
• Authorize Plains Capital Bank signature authority for Chris Scott
• Adopt 2025-26 final amended general fund budget

The minutes for the June 16, 2026 regular meeting of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees contain only procedural and administrative content, with no substantive decisions, approvals, or votes recorded. The document is labeled as final and signed, but no agenda items or actions are detailed.

Work Session

The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to receive information-only presentations on the 2026 budget update, the 2026–2027 District and Campus Improvement Plans, preliminary STAAR scores, and Policy Update 126. No decisions are listed on this agenda; all items are informational.

• Budget Update presentation by Scott Drillette
• 2026–2027 District and Campus Improvement Plans presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
• Preliminary STAAR Scores presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
• Policy Update 126 presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will administer oaths of office to Blythe Koch and Pete Flowers and elect board officers. The body will also consider several capital improvement requests and the approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price for a high school parking and turf field project.

• Guaranteed Maximum Price for Student/Bus Parking and Multipurpose Field Project at Highland Park High School
• Capital improvement request for HPMS shade structure
• Capital improvement request for privacy shrubs along Lovers Lane at University Park Elementary
• Capital improvement request for Bradfield Elementary teacher's lounge refresh
• Acceptance of gifts from Highland Park Sports Club, Moody Grant, and various PTAs

The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to the meeting date. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Called Meeting

The Highland Park ISD Board will meet to hear and decide upon a Level III grievance appeal from a district parent. The majority of the meeting is scheduled for closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and student matters.

• Hearing and decision on a Level III Grievance/Appeal of District Parent

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a final signed minutes document, but the content of those minutes is not present.

Work Session

The Board will hold a work session to receive information updates on district assessments, the honor code, and the budget. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and security matters.

• EOY Assessments Update
• Grammar Scope & Writing Tool presentation
• Honor Code Update
• SHAC Recommendations
• Budget Update

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Called Meeting

The Highland Park ISD board will hold a closed session to hear a Level III grievance appeal filed by a district parent and consult with legal counsel on related matters. After reconvening in open session, the board may take action on the grievance appeal.

• Level III grievance/appeal of District parent (Board Policy FNG(LOCAL))
• Consultation with legal counsel on grievance appeal and legal/procedural matters

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file that was not included in the text.

Regular Meeting

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 28 to act on facility enhancements for the wrestling program, approve April gifts totaling five donations, and consider compensation and textbook-adoption proposals. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as summer work hours and bond updates.

• Capital improvement request for wrestling weight room and practice room (construction May–Aug 2026)
• Approval of five April 2026 gifts including Moody Innovation Institute–HPEF, La Fiesta Teacher Innovation–HPEF, Bradfield PTA, Highland Park Sports Club, and PC-TAG
• Action on 2026–2027 proposed compensation
• Consideration of math textbook adoption
• Approval of 2026/2027 summer work hours

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file that was not included in the text.

Called Meeting

The Highland Park ISD board will meet in a called session to hear a Level III grievance appeal filed by a district parent and deliberate on the matter in closed session. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda beyond the grievance hearing and related legal consultations.

• Level III parent grievance appeal hearing pursuant to Board Policy FNG(LOCAL)
• Closed-session consultation with legal counsel regarding the grievance appeal
• Consideration of decision on the Level III grievance appeal

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a meeting header.

Called Meeting

The Highland Park ISD board will reconvene from closed session to vote on a resolution to acquire four residential units at 4141 Hyer St. through voluntary purchase or condemnation. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a closed session limited to legal and real-estate discussions.

• Consider Acquisition of Real Property by Purchase or Condemnation — 4141 Hyer St. Units 1-4
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation, real-property transactions, and security deployments

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file, but the text of the meeting minutes is not present.

Work Session

The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to review four informational updates: a bond update, a compensation and budget update, a math textbook adoption update, and a literary works update. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Bond Update presentation by Scott Drillette
• Compensation & Budget Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
• Math Textbook Adoption Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
• Literary Works Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links and a reference to a signed minutes file without the actual content of the meeting.

Regular Meeting

The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet to review several capital improvement requests and a District of Innovation Plan renewal. The board is also asked to approve various gifts from PTAs and organizations for March 2026.

• Request to replace grass with synthetic turf at University Park Elementary
• Capital improvement requests for a softball scoreboard and gymnastics equipment
• Bradfield Elementary centennial tree planting and a permanent memorial for students
• District of Innovation Plan Renewal
• Acceptance of gifts from Moody Innovation Institute, HPHS PTA, Hyer PTA, Armstrong PTA, and PC-TAG

The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.

Called Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file, but the text of those minutes is not present.

Work Session

The provided document is a landing page for the March 10, 2026, Work Session minutes but does not contain the actual text of the meeting record. No decisions, votes, or discussions are listed.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a signed minutes file. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.

Work Session

The board will receive information updates on district bonds, student assessment data, and textbook adoptions. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and security matters.

• Bond Update presentation by Scott Drillette
• MOY Assessment Data update
• Math Textbook Adoption update
• District of Innovation Renewal update
• School Experience Survey Results update

The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. No substantive decisions, discussions, or actions were recorded in this text.

Called Meeting

The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.

Called Meeting

The board will meet to present the State of the District and hear public comments. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss various legal, personnel, and security matters.

• State of the District presentation
• Closed session regarding pending or contemplated litigation
• Closed session regarding real property purchase, exchange, or lease
• Closed session regarding personnel appointments, evaluations, or discipline
• Closed session regarding security personnel, devices, or audits

The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the February 3, 2026, meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report. The board is also considering the adoption of abuse prevention curriculum and calling for trustee elections in May 2026.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report
• Order calling for Trustee Election for Places Six and Seven on May 2, 2026
• Proposed adoption of Circles Level 1 curriculum for supplemental abuse prevention
• Capital improvement request for bicycle racks at the high school campus
• Acceptance of gifts from HPEF, PC TAG, and MIS/HPMS Cafeteria PTO

The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a signed minutes file. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.

Work Session

The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to receive information-only updates from staff, including an HR/financial review and the annual Texas Academic Performance Report. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• HR/Financial Update presented by Dr. Jacob Donnell
• 2024–2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) overview by Dr. Shorr Heathcote

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.