Hedley Independent School District public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 2024 Regular Board Meeting
The Hedley Independent School District Board will review and vote to approve the 2024 Financial Audit conducted by Johnson & Sheldon, PLLC. The meeting also includes routine approvals of financial and cafeteria reports.
- Vote to approve 2024 Financial Audit by Johnson & Sheldon, PLLC
- Approval of monthly financial reports
- Approval of monthly cafeteria reports
- Review of purchase orders
The provided document is an agenda or a high-level outline of the December 16, 2024, meeting. It does not record specific votes, outcomes, or the results of the action items listed.
November Special Board Meeting
The Hedley ISD board will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 voter-approved tax rate election and approve the district’s 2024–2025 tax rate of 0.66920 M&O and 0.0 I&S. The agenda includes a canvass of the election results and a vote on the new tax rate.
- Certify November 5, 2024 voter-approved tax rate election results
- Approve 2024–2025 tax rate: 0.66920 Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and 0.0 Interest & Sinking (I&S)
The Board conducted a canvass of the November 5, 2024, voter approval tax rate election. The Board accepted the election results and approved the 2024-2025 tax rate.
- Accepted results of the November 5, 2024, voter approval tax rate election
- Approved 2024-2025 tax rate of 0.66920 M&O and 0.0 I&S
November 2024 Board Meeting
The Hedley ISD Board meets to approve routine minutes and financial reports, then votes on applying for an ESL waiver, an interlocal agreement with WTFSC, and a new internet consortium agreement. The board also receives principal and superintendent reports on school operations and maintenance.
- Apply for ESL Waiver for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve Interlocal Agreement with WTFSC for 2024-2025 school year
- Approve new Internet Consortium Agreement with Region 16
- Approve 2023-2024 Accountability Reports (no rating at this time)
- Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting and Monthly Financial Reports
The provided document is an agenda for the November 18, 2024, board meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
Special Board Meeting November
The Hedley Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the district’s 2023-2024 State Financial Accountability Rating. The meeting also includes procedural items such as establishing a quorum, public comment, and adjourning.
- Vote to accept Hedley ISD’s 2023-2024 State Financial Accountability Rating
The minutes record the agenda for a special board meeting, including a scheduled vote to accept the 2023-2024 State Financial Accountability Rating. However, the document does not record the outcomes of the votes or any substantive decisions made.
VATRE Open Meeting
The Hedley Independent School District board is scheduled to hold a VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election) open meeting on October 21, 2024, but the agenda lists no public items for discussion or action. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions or proposals presented.
The minutes record no public agenda items or substantive decisions for this meeting.
October 2024 Board Meeting
The Hedley Independent School District Board will meet to review financial and cafeteria reports. The board is scheduled to vote on a specific personnel leave request and the reinvestment of a matured certificate of deposit.
- Vote to approve extended sick leave for LaRae Alexander
- Vote to approve reinvesting money from a matured CD at Edward Jones
- Approval of monthly cafeteria report
- Approval of financial reports
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the October 21, 2024, meeting, but do not record the outcomes of the votes or discussions. The document is procedural and does not state what was decided.
September Regular Board Meeting 2024
The board will meet to review monthly financial and cafeteria reports. The primary action item is a discussion and vote regarding contracts with Region 16 for the 2024-2025 period.
- Vote to approve 2024-2025 contracts with Region 16
- Approval of monthly financial reports
- Approval of monthly cafeteria reports
The provided document is an agenda for the September 16, 2024, meeting. It does not record the outcomes of the votes or the specific details of the reports provided.
August Regular Board Meeting 2024
The Board will consider increasing adult school breakfast prices and approving student, employee, and athletic handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also includes votes on transfer students and the appointment of adjunct faculty.
- Proposed adult breakfast price increase from $2.75 to $3.25
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student, Employee, and Athletic Handbooks
- Appointment of Darla Franks and Leonard Haynes as Adjunct Faculty
- Acceptance of transfer students for the 2024-2025 school year
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the August Regular Board Meeting, including proposed handbook approvals and breakfast price increases. However, the document does not record the final votes or outcomes for these items.
Special Board Meeting in August for Tax Rate/Budget
The Board will discuss and approve the financial budget for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also includes a proposal to set the 2024-2025 tax rate and a review of budget amendments for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Proposed 2024-2025 Tax Rate: $0.7892 M&O and $0.0 I&S
- Approval of 2024-2025 Financial Budget
- Approval of 2023-2024 School Year Budget Amendments
The provided minutes list the agenda items for a special board meeting regarding the 2024-2025 financial budget and tax rate. However, the document does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made on these items.
Special Board Meeting August
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the budget and a proposed tax rate of $0.7892. The meeting includes possible action to adopt the 2024-2025 school year budget and set the tax rate.
- Public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate of $0.7892
- Possible adoption of the 2024-2025 school year budget
- Action to adopt an ordinance or resolution setting the tax rate
- Possible order for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election on November 5, 2024
The provided document is an agenda for a special board meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
August Special Board Meeting
The Board will discuss and move to adopt a proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 period. The Board will also consider approving a public hearing for the proposed budget and tax rate.
- Proposed tax rate of $0.7892 M&O and $0.0 I&S for 2024-2025
- Proposed public hearing on budget and tax rate for Monday, August 19, 2024
The board met to discuss a proposed tax rate of $0.7892 M&O and $0.0 I&S for 2024-2025. They also discussed approving a public hearing for the proposed budget and tax rate. The provided minutes do not record the final vote outcomes for these items.
- Discussed proposed tax rate of $0.7892 M&O and $0.0 I&S for 2024-2025
- Discussed approving public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate for August 19, 2024
July Board Meeting 2024
The board will discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 school year calendar, staff development waivers, and property insurance. The meeting includes a vote on hiring a Special Education Teacher and a resolution regarding volunteer chaplains.
- Updated 2024-2025 school year calendar for staff development
- Resolution to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers
- TASB Property Insurance for the 2024-2025 school year
- Hiring of a Special Education Teacher
- Scheduling of August board meeting and special meeting for tax rate and budget
The provided document is an agenda for the July 15, 2024, board meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
June Board Meeting 2024
The Hedley ISD board will hold its regular June meeting, including public comment, consent agenda items, and action items. The board will vote on a comprehensive TASB Policy Manual Update 123 covering numerous legal and local policies, and on hiring Johnson and Sheldon PLLC as the district's auditing firm for 2024-2025. Reports from the principal and superintendent will also be presented, followed by a closed session.
- Vote on TASB Policy Manual Update 123 (44 policy sections)
- Hire Johnson and Sheldon PLLC as auditing firm for 2024-2025
- Approve minutes, financial reports, cafeteria report, attendance report
- Public comment on ESSA federal funding programs
The provided document is an agenda for the June 17, 2024, board meeting. It lists items for discussion and potential votes, but does not record the final outcomes or decisions made.
May 2024 Board Meeting
The Hedley Independent School District board is meeting to vote on several action items, including a VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election), personnel hires, a service contract, and possible changes to Local Board Policy DBE. The agenda also includes routine consent items and reports from the principal and superintendent.
- Vote on a VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election)
- Hire Allen Grant as Athletic Director/Head Football Coach/Teacher
- Approve service contract with Alicia Montgomery for counseling/testing coordinator
- Hire Audra Berry and Robin Pershall as elementary teachers
- Discuss and take possible action on Local Board Policy DBE
The provided document is an agenda for the May 2024 Board Meeting. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the session.
April 2024 Board Meeting
The Hedley ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda items, and reports from the business manager, principal, and superintendent. Action items include votes on the 2024-2025 school calendar, a food service cooperative interlocal agreement, hiring a new principal and teacher, and approving a credit card for the new principal. A closed session is also scheduled.
- Vote on 2024-2025 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Agreement
- Vote on 2024-2025 school calendar
- Hire Brandi Moffett as principal for 2024-2025
- Hire Cynthia Ewing as high school ELAR teacher for 2024-2025
- Approve credit card for Principal Brandi Moffett
The provided document is an agenda for the April 2024 Board Meeting. It does not record the outcomes of the votes or the specific decisions made during the session.
Special March Board Meeting
The Hedley Independent School District board is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: approving a new roof for the main building and passing a resolution to designate signing authority for investments. The meeting also includes a closed session, but no specific topics are listed for it.
- Discuss and approve installation of a new roof on the main building by Coryell Roofing and Construction, Inc.
- Discuss and vote to approve a Board Resolution designating signing authority to Tracey Bell for investments with Herring Bank in Clarendon
The board met for a special session to discuss a new roof for the main building and investment signing authority. The provided record lists these as action items but does not record the final votes or outcomes.
March Board Meeting 2024
The Hedley ISD Board will vote on several action items, including certifying unopposed school board candidates and canceling the election, approving teacher contracts for 2024-2025, adopting a new health curriculum for grades K-8, and approving an abstinence program for 7th and 9th graders. The board will also consider a new roof replacement for a district house and discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract in closed session.
- Vote to cancel the School Board Elections
- Vote to approve Teacher Contracts for 2024-2025
- Adoption of Health Curriculum for grades K-8 (QuaverEd for K-5, McGraw Hill Teen Health for 6-8)
- Approve an abstinence program for 7th and 9th grade students
- New roof replacement by HH&R Roofing for the house on 306 Adamson
The provided document is an agenda of items for consideration rather than a record of final votes or outcomes. It lists proposed actions regarding school board elections, teacher contracts, and health curriculum adoption.
February 2024 Board Meeting
The Hedley ISD Board will hold its regular February meeting, hearing a roofing presentation and voting on the District Improvement Plan, a CD at Donley County State Bank, investing funds with Edward Jones, and a roof proposal for the main building. The board will also discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract, and may enter closed session.
- Roof proposal by Coryell Roofing Company for the main building
- Vote on District Improvement Plan for 2023-2024
- Action on CD at Donley County State Bank
- Possible investment of funds with Edward Jones
- Superintendent's evaluation and contract discussion
The provided minutes for the February 19, 2024, meeting list the agenda items discussed, including a roofing project and financial investments. However, the document does not record the final votes or specific decisions made on these items.
January 2024 Regular Board Meeting
The Hedley ISD board will consider ordering a general election for two trustee positions (Places 1 and 2) on May 4, 2024, and approve related election details. They will also vote on accepting the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report and State/Federal Report Cards, discuss investments, and approve a roof replacement. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from the business manager, principal, and superintendent.
- Order general election for two trustee positions (Places 1 and 2) on May 4, 2024
- Approve Notice and Order of General Election for Early Voting and Election Day
- Approve early voting and Election Day polling locations and times
- Appoint Laverne Pinion as Elections Administrator and Early Voting Clerk
- Approve new roof replacement by HH&R Roofing for house on 306 Adamson
The provided document is an agenda or a high-level outline of the meeting. It lists items for consideration, such as election orders and roof replacement, but does not record the final outcomes or votes for these actions.