Hereford ISD public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss campus reports and financial updates. They are deciding on several facility contracts and updates to the district compensation plan.
- Approval of bids for cafeteria equipment replacements and fund balance designation for walk-in freezers and serving lines
- Job Order Contract for fencing replacement at various campuses
- Job Order Contract for administration projects and high school breezeways
- Amendment to the 2024/2025 Compensation Plan for a coaching and bus-driving stipend
- Class size waivers for 4th grade at Aikman Elementary
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss staff incentive payments and wage policies during school closings. The board will also receive financial and operational reports and review personnel contracts.
- Resolution for the Mid-year Retention Incentive Payment Program for HISD Staff and SFE Cafeteria Workers (2024-2025)
- Wage payments during all school closings
- Budget amendment
- Renegade Renewables update
- Personnel hiring, renewals, and terminations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will review campus reports, hear financial and superintendent updates, and take action on a proposed purchase of choir uniforms. No major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 30, October 3, and October 10, 2024
- Consideration and action on the proposed purchase of HISD Choir Uniforms
- Appointment of Deaf Smith County Juvenile Probation Board Representative for the 2024/2025 School Year
- Appointment of School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for the 2024/2025 School Year
- Legislative Resolution for Priorities
Special Board Meeting
The Board will discuss the purchase of VFW land and the installation of safety and security panic buttons for Hereford High School and HCAL campuses. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters and security audits.
- Discussion and consideration of VFW Land Purchase
- Discussion and consideration of Safety & Security Panic Buttons for Hereford High School & HCAL Campuses
- Closed session regarding personnel resignations, hires, and contract renewals
- Closed session regarding security devices, security audits, and the Guardian Program
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a special meeting to conduct routine procedural items and a closed session. In closed session, the board may deliberate on personnel matters including resignations, new hires, contract renewals, and terminations, as well as security devices, audits, and potential implementation of a guardian program.
- Personnel deliberations: resignations, new hires, contract renewals/non-renewals, and terminations
- Security devices or security audits discussion
- Possible guardian program or security personnel implementation
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review campus reports and financial updates. Key action items include potential land acquisition and the adoption of a resolution for Public Information Act response timelines.
- Consideration and action to purchase VFW land
- Consideration and action on class size waivers for Aikman, Bluebonnet, and Northwest elementary schools
- Resolution designating non-business days in 2024 and 2025 for Public Information Act timelines
- Resolution authorizing a donation to Sack Pak 4 Kids
- Amending authorized signatures for Happy State Bank
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed tax rate for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. They will also consider an employee retention incentive pay program for cafeteria staff and discuss the potential purchase of VFW land.
- Public hearing and vote on Hereford ISD’s proposed 2024/2025 tax rate
- Consideration and action on an Employee Retention Incentive Pay Program for SFE cafeteria employees
- Discussion on the Purchase of VFW Land
- Public hearing on Amarillo College, Hereford Branch’s proposed 2024/2025 tax rate
- Possible closed-session deliberations on personnel, security, and a guardian program
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing and take action on the proposed budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Additionally, the Board will consider the proposed tax rate for the Amarillo College Hereford Branch for the same period.
- Public hearing and action on the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget
- Action on the proposed tax rate for Amarillo College Hereford Branch for 2024/2025
- Amendment to the Compensation Plan for the 2024/2025 school year
- Resolution regarding the extracurricular status of 4-H members and events
- Resolution authorizing specific individuals to possess firearms under Board Policy CKED(LOCAL)
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will meet in a special session to consider joining an accountability lawsuit. The agenda includes procedural items and a public comment period before adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action to join an accountability lawsuit
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider the employment contract for Dr. Ralph Carter as Superintendent and the proposed staff compensation plan for the 2024/2025 school year. Members will also discuss the 2024/2025 Student Code of Conduct and call for a public hearing on the proposed tax rate.
- Consideration of employment contract for Dr. Ralph Carter as Superintendent
- Proposed Compensation Plan for staff for the 2024/2025 school year
- Call for Public Hearing for the 2024/2025 Proposed Tax Rate
- Action on increasing adult meal prices for breakfast and lunch
- Bids for custodial supplies and food service equipment
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Hereford Independent School District. The board will call the meeting to order, take roll, and hear public comments. The main item is a closed session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools and deliberate on their qualifications, with possible action in open session afterward.
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071–551.084
- Conduct interviews with candidates for Superintendent of Schools
- Deliberation on individual qualifications of superintendent candidates
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Hereford ISD Board of Trustees. The board will call the meeting to order, take roll, and hear public comments. The main item is a closed session to interview candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools and deliberate on their qualifications, with possible action in open session afterward.
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071–551.084
- Conduct interviews with candidates for Superintendent of Schools
- Deliberation on individual qualifications of superintendent candidates
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews with candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The board may convene into executive session to deliberate on candidates' qualifications and may take action in open session afterward. The agenda also includes routine items like calling the meeting to order, roll call, and public comments.
- Conduct interviews with candidates for Superintendent of Schools
- Deliberation on individual qualifications of superintendent candidates
- Possible action in open session on items discussed in closed session
- Public comments period
- Meeting scheduled for June 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a public hearing on federal funding, then consider and take action on allocating fund balance and awarding a bid for baseball and softball turf upgrades. The board will also vote on campus and district improvement plans, an optional flexible school day program, a TEA low attendance day waiver, and a policy revision on student wellness. Personnel matters, including hires, resignations, and contract renewals, will be discussed in closed session and may be acted on afterward.
- Public hearing on Federal Funding Report
- Consideration and action to allocate fund balance for baseball and softball turf and upgrades
- Consideration and action on bid for baseball and softball turf and upgrades
- Consideration and action on 2024/2025 Campus and District Improvement Plan Performance Objectives
- Consideration and action on Optional Flexible School Day Program for Hereford High School
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and take action on several contracts, including an audit agreement with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P., and renewal of the food service management contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC. They will also discuss personnel matters, including resignations and new hires, and may enter closed session to deliberate on these items. Other agenda items include a resolution to join the Mexican Association of School Boards and vendor bids for an agriculture pickup and HVAC work.
- Consideration and action on audit commitment agreement with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, L.L.P.
- Consideration and action on renewal of Food Service Management Contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC
- Discussion and resolution to authorize Hereford ISD to become a member of the Mexican Association of School Boards (MASBA)
- Consideration and action on vendor bids for purchase of an Agriculture Pickup for Career and Technical Education
- Consideration and action on HVAC, Mechanical Products, and Solutions for the Junior High School Double Gyms
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider and potentially act on a voluntary retirement agreement for the Superintendent, as well as a superintendent search. The board will also address personnel matters, including resignations, new hires, renewals, and terminations. Public comments will be taken.
- Voluntary Retirement Agreement for the Superintendent
- Superintendent Search
- Resignations
- New hires not requiring board action
- Renewals/Terminations of contract employees
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comments, consent agenda items (minutes, budget amendment, donations, bill ratification), and reports from the CFO and superintendent. The board will consider action on a request for additional state aid for the Hereford Wind Farm, approval of the 2024/2025 meeting calendar, a vendor/bid for safety window film, and instructional materials allotment. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including resignations, hires, and contract renewals/terminations.
- Request for Additional State Aid for Ad Valorem Tax Credit for TX Hereford Wind Farm
- Approval of 2024/2025 Board of Trustees meeting calendar
- Vendor & bids for Safety & Security Window Protective Film
- 2023/2024 Instructional Materials Allotment & TEKS Certification
- Closed session on personnel: resignations, hires, contract renewals/terminations
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider and take action on designating fund balance to complete infield turf for softball and baseball. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including resignations, new hires, contract renewals, and the superintendent's evaluation and contract. Public comments will be heard before any action.
- Consideration and action to designate fund balance to complete infield turf for Softball and Baseball
- Closed session on personnel: resignations, new hires, contract renewals, terminations
- Superintendent's yearly evaluation and contract
- Closed session on security devices/audits and Guardian Program implementation
- Public comments
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees will consider and take action on several items, including a varsity soccer program, a vendor for Wi-Fi on school buses, a resolution on wage payments during emergency weather closures, and a staff summer development plan. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including resignations, hires, and contract renewals or terminations.
- Consideration and action on a Varsity Soccer Program for HISD
- Consideration and action on a vendor to supply Wi-Fi on school buses with E-Rate, Category 1 Funding
- Consideration and action on Resolution regarding wage payments during emergency school closing due to inclement weather
- Consideration and action on 2024/2025 Staff Summer Development Plan
- Closed session for personnel deliberations, including resignations, new hires, and contract renewals/terminations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a public hearing on the 2022/2023 Texas Academic Performance Report, then consider action items including declaring unopposed candidates for two trustee districts, funding food service equipment, approving cafeteria bids, the 2024/2025 school calendar, class size waivers, and new junior high courses. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel and security matters.
- Public hearing on 2022/2023 Texas Academic Performance (TAPR) Report
- Action on order declaring unopposed candidates for Single Member Districts V and VI in May 4, 2024 trustee election
- Designate fund balance from Food Service for walk-in freezers at Hereford High School and Northwest Elementary, and serving lines at Aikman Elementary, Bluebonnet Elementary, and Hereford Junior High
- Action on food service bids for cafeteria replacements at various campuses
- New course proposals: Self-Responsibility at Hereford Junior High and Leadership at Hereford Junior High and Hereford Preparatory Academy
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 25, 2024, starting with a public hearing on the 2022/2023 FIRST financial rating. The board will consider and take action on the 2022/2023 audit report, approve the consent agenda, and vote on several action items including board goals, the May 2024 election order, an early resignation incentive program, fund balance designation for parking lot and roof projects, policy updates, and bids for roof repairs and parking lots. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel and security matters.
- Public hearing on 2022/2023 FIRST financial rating report
- Consideration and action on 2022/2023 audit report
- Action on bids for roof repairs district-wide and parking lots at Aikman Elementary, Whiteface Stadium, and CTE Center
- Action to designate fund balance for parking lot and roof projects
- Resolution on Senate Bill 763 regarding chaplains as school counselors
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider adopting a policy on campus or program partnership charters, and to engage in goal setting and team building. The board may also convene in closed session to discuss personnel matters, security, and a guardian program, with possible action on those items afterward.
- Consideration and action to adopt Hereford ISD Board Policy ELA(LOCAL) Campus or Program Charters Partnership Charters
- Closed session deliberation on personnel, including resignations, new hires, contract renewals, and superintendent evaluation
- Closed session discussion on security devices/audits and implementation of a guardian program
- Board goal setting and team building session