Hale Center ISD, TX

Special Meeting

The Hale Center ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider adopting the 2026 Maintenance and Operations (M&O) and Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rates, as well as the 2026-2027 budget. The board will also act on financial statements, budget amendments, a Communities In Schools contract, welding equipment purchase, and employee contracts. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Adoption of 2026 M&O tax rate
• Adoption of 2026 I&S tax rate
• Adoption of 2026-2027 budget
• Approval of 2026-2027 Communities In Schools contract using Title I funds
• Approval to purchase welding equipment using CTE grant funds

The board took action on all listed items, including adopting the 2026 M&O and I&S tax rates, the 2026-2027 budget, approving financial statements, budget amendments, a CIS contract, welding equipment purchase, and personnel actions. Specific vote tallies were not recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted 2026 M&O tax rate
• Adopted 2026 I&S tax rate
• Adopted 2026-2027 budget
• Approved June and July 2026 financial statements
• Approved 2025-2026 budget amendments
• Approved 2026-2027 CIS contract using Title I funds
• Approved purchase of welding equipment using grant funds
• Approved employee contracts, reassignments, and resignations

Public Hearing

The Hale Center ISD Board is holding a public hearing to present the proposed 2026-2027 budget and the proposed 2026 tax rate. The agenda includes an open forum and a period for public comments specifically on the budget and tax rate. No dollar amounts or specific tax rate figures are listed in the agenda text.

• Presentation of proposed 2026-2027 budget
• Presentation of proposed 2026 tax rate
• Public comments on proposed budget and tax rate
• Open forum

The Hale Center ISD Board of Trustees convened a public hearing on August 24, 2026, to present the proposed 2026-2027 budget and the proposed 2026 tax rate. No votes or formal decisions were taken during this hearing; it was a procedural step to receive public comments. The meeting was called to order, included an invocation and open forum, and was adjourned without substantive action.

• No formal decisions made; hearing was informational and procedural

Board Workshop

The Hale Center ISD Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop on August 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, open forum, and a single workshop item: Team of Eight Training for the board and superintendent. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the training.

• Team of Eight Training for the Board of Trustees and Superintendent

Special Meeting

The Hale Center ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rates, and may take action on employee pay rates, contracts, reassignments, and resignations. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters under Texas Government Code 551.074.

• Discussion of proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rates
• Possible approval of employee pay rates for 2026-2027
• Possible approval of employee contracts, reassignments, and resignations
• Executive session for personnel matters

The Hale Center ISD board met in special session on August 17, 2026, to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rates, and to consider employee pay rates and contracts. The minutes list agenda items but do not record any final votes or decisions, indicating the meeting was primarily for discussion and deliberation.

• Discussed proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rates (no action recorded)
• Deliberated employee pay rates for 2026-2027 (no vote recorded)
• Deliberated employee contracts, reassignments, and resignations (no vote recorded)

Regular Meeting

The Hale Center ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026. The board will discuss the 2026-2027 budget and consider approving the student code of conduct, dress code, and other consent agenda items. Action items include a Chromebook purchase for 8th graders and approval of June 2026 financial statements. A closed session is scheduled to discuss security devices, the Guardian program, and personnel matters.

• Discussion regarding the 2026-2027 budget
• Possible approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Possible approval of the 2026-2027 Student Dress Code
• Possible action on 8th Grade Instructional Chromebook purchase using Instructional Materials Allotment Fund
• Closed session on security devices, school safety measures, and the Guardian program

The Hale Center ISD board held a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, covering routine items such as recognition, reports, and a discussion of the 2026-2027 budget. The consent agenda included approvals for meeting minutes, student code of conduct, dress code, T-TESS calendar, budget/tax rate public meeting scheduling, food service rates, a partnership MOU, and bond payments. Action items included a Chromebook purchase and June 2026 financial statements. However, the minutes provide no recorded votes, outcomes, or decisions—only the agenda items themselves.

• No decisions recorded in minutes
• Consent agenda items listed but no approval noted
• Action items listed but no outcomes recorded
• Closed session held for security and personnel matters

Regular Meeting

The Hale Center ISD school board will meet July 13, 2026 to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items, including a $27,183.55 curriculum purchase, a 48-month copier lease, and budget amendments. The board will also consider a new financial advisory agreement and approve May 2026 financial statements.

• Approve $27,183.55 math and science curriculum purchase using state funds
• Vote on 48-month copier lease with Visual Edge IT for eight Kyocera multifunction copiers
• Consider $41,072 budget transfer to fund teacher incentive stipends
• Approve renewal of TASB Risk Management Fund for 2026-2027 coverage year
• Discuss branding initiative and possible direction for district-wide rebranding

The provided document is an agenda or a set of minutes that lists items for deliberation and possible action, but it does not record any votes, decisions, or outcomes. No substantive actions were confirmed in the text.

Regular Meeting

The Hale Center ISD Board of Trustees will meet June 15, 2026 to deliberate and possibly approve several action items, including budget amendments, a land purchase, and contracts with South Plains College and Hale County. The board will also discuss future meeting schedules and receive student achievement reports from district schools.

• Approval of $3,450 budget amendment for Akin Elementary to buy a new laminator
• Authorization to add Superintendent as signer on district financial accounts
• Purchase of 5.75 acres adjacent to district ag barn for $380–$400 TRS contribution increase
• MOU with Hale County for DAEP/JJAEP services 2026–2027
• Dual Credit Partnership Agreement with South Plains College for 2026–2027

The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.

Regular Meeting

The posted agenda for the May 11, 2026 regular meeting of the Hale Center ISD board contains no substantive items, only boilerplate notices and system-maintenance messages.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The provided agenda text contains no substantive items for the Hale Center ISD board meeting on April 14, 2026. It consists only of procedural boilerplate, maintenance notices, and system compatibility warnings.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Called Meeting

The board will meet in closed session to deliberate on a lone finalist for the Superintendent of Schools position. The board may then take action in open session to name that finalist as the future superintendent.

• Deliberation and possible action to name the lone finalist as Future Superintendent of Schools

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

Special Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The provided agenda for the March 9, 2026, regular meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and system maintenance notices. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Special Meeting

The provided agenda for the March 5, 2026, Special Meeting contains no specific discussion items or decisions. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and system maintenance notices.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Special Meeting

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

Special Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting

The board will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session. The primary purpose of the session is to screen and review applicants for the future district superintendent of schools.

• Closed session to review applicants for the Hale Center ISD superintendent of schools

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or business actions. It consists of procedural boilerplate and system maintenance notices.

The provided document is an agenda listing items for deliberation and possible action; it does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the meeting.

Special Meeting

The board will discuss the 2024-2025 school year annual financial audit report. Members will also consider resolutions and agreements to hold joint elections with Hale County and the City of Hale Center.

• Annual Performance/Financial Audit Report for 2024-2025 school year
• Joint election resolutions for May 2, 2026, with Hale County and City of Hale Center
• Joint Election Agreements with Hale County and City of Hale Center
• Appointment of Christine Reyna as Joint Elections Officer and Joint Early Voting Clerk

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The board will consider ordering a general election for two at-large trustee positions on May 2, 2026, including joint election agreements with Hale County and the City of Hale Center. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024-2025 annual financial audit and a proposed budget amendment for stadium audio systems.

• Proposed $24,830 General Fund budget amendment to purchase and install audio systems for softball and baseball stadiums
• Ordering of a general election for two at-large trustee positions on May 2, 2026
• Annual Performance and Financial Audit Report for the 2024-2025 school year
• Appointment of Christine Reyna as Joint Elections Officer and Joint Early Voting Clerk for Hale County
• Possible action to authorize certain employees licensed to carry concealed handguns to carry weapons on school premises

The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.