Hedley Independent School District, TX

Called Meeting-Public Hearing

The Hedley ISD board held a called meeting and public hearing on August 27, 2026. The agenda included discussion of the tax rate and the proposed budget, with presentations by Lance Terrell and Diana Clawson from TX State Finance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was adjourned after the discussions.

• Discussed tax rate (no action taken)
• Discussed proposed budget with TX State Finance (no action taken)

Called Meeting

The Hedley ISD board held a called meeting on August 27, 2026, and approved budget amendments for 2025-2026, the 2026-2027 budget, and the 2026-2027 tax rate. The board also approved possible use agreements with Clarendon CISD and set the date for the next board meeting. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved budget amendments for 2025-2026
• Approved 2026-2027 budget
• Approved 2026-2027 tax rate
• Approved possible use agreements with Clarendon CISD
• Set date for next board meeting

Monthly Meeting

The Hedley Independent School District board will hold its monthly meeting, covering routine items like approving minutes and the financial report, receiving a superintendent's report on enrollment, lunch program, and budget, and taking action on the proposed tax rate and related hearing/adoption dates. The board will also consider naming two adjunct employees and granting contractual authority to the superintendent.

• Set proposed tax rate
• Set date for tax rate/budget hearing
• Set date for budget and tax rate adoption
• Recommend naming Leonard Haynes and Darla Franks as adjunct employees
• Appoint contractual authority to superintendent

The Hedley ISD board met and set a proposed tax rate, scheduled a public hearing for the tax rate and budget, and set a date for budget and tax rate adoption. The board also approved naming Leonard Haynes and Darla Franks as adjunct employees and delegated contractual authority to the superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Set proposed tax rate
• Set date for tax rate/budget hearing
• Set date for budget and tax rate adoption
• Approved naming Leonard Haynes and Darla Franks as adjunct employees
• Delegated contractual authority to superintendent for 2026-2027 school year

Called Meeting

The Hedley Independent School District board is holding a called meeting to discuss consolidation, detachment, and annexation issues with the school attorney in executive session. The board will also consider changes to the National School Lunch Program due to reduced student enrollment, potential raises for hourly and non-professional employees, and personnel actions including resignations and a new hire.

• Executive session consultation with attorney on consolidation, detachment, and annexation issues
• Consider National School Lunch Program changes due to reduced student numbers
• Consider raises for hourly and non-professional employees
• Resignations tendered by Larry Ely and Katherine Monroe
• Hire new paraprofessional: Monecia Villarreal

The Hedley ISD board held a called meeting on August 10, 2026, but the minutes do not record any formal votes or final decisions. The agenda included an executive session with the school attorney about consolidation, detachment, and annexation; discussion of the National School Lunch Program (which the district no longer qualifies for due to reduced enrollment); consideration of raises for hourly and non-contractual employees; and personnel matters. The minutes list resignations from Larry Ely, Katherine Monroe, Josh Harrison, and Jeremy Jeffers, and the hiring of paraprofessionals Monecia Villarreal and Carmen Rodriquez, but do not state whether these were approved.

• No formal decisions or votes are recorded in the minutes.
• Executive session held with attorney to discuss consolidation, detachment, and annexation issues.
• Discussed National School Lunch Program; district no longer qualifies for qualified vendors due to reduced student numbers.
• Considered raises for hourly and non-contractual employees (no outcome recorded).
• Noted resignations tendered by Larry Ely, Katherine Monroe, Josh Harrison, and Jeremy Jeffers.
• Listed hiring of new paraprofessionals Monecia Villarreal and Carmen Rodriquez (no approval recorded).

July Board Meeting 2026

The board will consider approvals for the 2026-2027 student and employee handbooks and the student code of conduct. Members will also vote on district insurance and updating bank signature authorities. The meeting includes scheduling for future budget and tax rate discussions.

• Hiring Larry Jeffers as Interim Superintendent for 2026-2027
• Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Employee Handbook
• Approval of TASB Property Insurance for 2026-2027
• Updating bank and Visa credit card signatures to add Larry Jeffers and remove Tracey Langford and Brandi Moffett
• Approval of 2026-2027 School Child Nutrition Department Code of Conduct

The provided document is an agenda for the July Board Meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or decisions made during the session.

Special Board Meeting June 2026

The Hedley Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on June 30, 2026, to discuss and vote on staff resignations and personnel hires. The meeting includes a public comment period and a closed session.

• Vote to approve staff resignations
• Vote to approve personnel hires

The provided minutes list the agenda for a special board meeting, including items to discuss staff resignations and personnel hires. However, the document does not record any votes, outcomes, or substantive decisions.

June Board Meeting 2026

The Hedley ISD board will hold its regular June meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and a student transfer agreement with Clarendon ISD. They will also consider policy updates, accept resignations, and hear a superintendent’s report on personnel and maintenance.

• Consideration and possible approval of the Student Transfer and Tuition Agreement between Hedley ISD and Clarendon ISD
• Consideration and acceptance of resignations from district personnel
• Discuss and approve TASB Policy Update 127 covering multiple local policies (superintendent nonrenewal, fiscal ethics, employment practices, employee conduct, personnel positions, gifted programs, student safety, and disciplinary alternative education)
• Public comment on ESSA Federal Funding Programs
• Approval of previous meeting minutes and monthly financial and cafeteria reports

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including a tuition agreement and policy updates, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.

May 2026 Special Board Meeting

The Hedley Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution to reconfigure the district from a PreK-12 system to a PreK-6 system. The meeting includes standard procedural items like opening prayer and public comment before moving to action items.

• Vote on Board Resolution to reconfigure Hedley ISD from PreK-12 to PreK-6

The minutes record a special meeting agenda including a proposal to reconfigure Hedley ISD from a PreK-12 school district to a PreK-6 school district. The document does not record a vote tally or a final decision on this item.

May 2026 School Board Meeting

The Hedley ISD School Board will meet to reorganize officers and review monthly financial and cafeteria reports. The board will also consider actions regarding staff resignations, fund investments, and library materials.

• Vote to accept a $2,877.00 bid from Denny Hargrove for property at Lot 1-3, Block 51, Nat Smith Addition
• Approval of new books for the Hedley ISD Library and classroom libraries
• Approval of staff member resignations
• Approval of matured fund investments at Edward Jones

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than completed minutes. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.

May 2026 Special Board Meeting

The Hedley ISD Board will officially canvass the May 2, 2026 Special Trustee Election returns, declare the results, and issue certificates to the winning candidates. This is a procedural meeting required by state/local ordinance to finalize the election outcome.

• Canvass May 2, 2026 Special Trustee Election results
• Declare official election results and winners
• Authorize issuance of election certificates to successful candidates

The board convened for a special meeting to review official returns and the Election Clerk's report for the May 2, 2026 Special Trustee Election. The purpose was to officially canvass the votes and declare the results.

• Canvassed results from the May 2, 2026 Special Trustee Election

April 2026 Board Meeting

The Hedley ISD board will hold its regular April meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and cafeteria reports, then vote on teacher contracts, new hires, resignations, and Chromebook purchases for the 2026–27 school year. The board will also discuss compliance with Senate Bill 546 regarding bus seat-belt safety and receive principal and superintendent reports.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Approve monthly financial and cafeteria reports
• Vote to approve teacher contracts for 2026–27
• Vote to approve hiring of new district employees for 2026–27
• Vote to approve purchase of Chromebooks for 2026–27

The Board determined that budget constraints prevent the purchase or retrofitting of buses with three-point seat belts required by Texas Transportation Code §547.701(f). The administration was directed to complete the required public reporting and submission to the Texas Education Agency for Senate Bill 546. Other action items were listed for discussion and approval, but no specific outcomes or vote tallies were recorded.

• Directed administration to report non-compliance with Senate Bill 546 bus seat belt requirements to the Texas Education Agency

March Special Board Meeting 2026

The Hedley ISD Board will meet to certify unopposed candidates for the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustee election and cancel the general election. They will also approve election logistics including early voting schedules and vote centers. Additionally, the board will accept the resignation of Kathy Campbell.

• Certify unopposed candidates for May 2, 2026 Board of Trustee election
• Cancel the May 2, 2026 Board of Trustee general election
• Approve Exhibit A: Joint Early Voting Schedule and Locations
• Approve Exhibit B: Election Day Vote Centers
• Accept resignation of Kathy Campbell

The provided document is an agenda for a special board meeting. It does not record any votes, final decisions, or the outcome of the listed action items.

March Board Meeting 2026

The Board will discuss joining the Angelo State Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC) through an interlocal agreement. Other business includes personnel contracts and the 2026-2027 school calendar.

• Interlocal agreement to join the Angelo State Regional Security Operations Center (RSOC)
• Extension of the Superintendent's contract
• Contract for Allen Grant as Athletic Director/Teacher for 2026-2027
• Proposed 2026-2027 school calendar
• Hiring of teachers for Junior High RLA, Elementary, PE/Health, Ag, and K-12 Special Education

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.

February 2026 Special Board Meeting

The Hedley Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve a plan to meet teacher certification requirements by the 2029-2030 school year. The meeting includes procedural items such as opening prayer, public comment, and adjournment.

• Consideration and possible approval of Hedley ISD Plan for Meeting Teacher Certification Requirements by 2029-2030

The minutes list a consideration of the Hedley ISD Plan for Meeting Teacher Certification Requirements by 2029-2030. However, the document does not record a final vote or decision on this item.

February 2026 Regular Board Meeting

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

January 2026 Regular Board Meeting

The board will discuss ordering a general election for three trustee positions and review academic performance reports. Other agenda items include a resolution on religious texts and the approval of new library books.

• Order of General Election for Trustee Places 5, 6, and 7 on May 2, 2026
• Vote to accept 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Vote to accept 2024-2025 State and Federal Report Cards
• Action on SB 11 Resolution regarding prayer and religious texts
• Approval of new books for Hedley ISD Library and classroom libraries

The provided document is an agenda for the January 2026 Regular Board Meeting. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the meeting.