Harts Bluff ISD public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Harts Bluff ISD board will hold its regular meeting and public hearing on November 21, 2024. Key decisions include approving the annual independent financial audit and a one-time retention stipend payment. The board will also discuss curriculum materials for 2025-2026 and policy revisions.
- Public hearing for FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating
- Vote on annual independent financial audit
- Consider one-time retention stipend payments
- Review curriculum materials for 2025-2026 school year
- Deliberate policy revisions from September 12 review session
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a first reading of additions, revisions, and deletions to local policies. The meeting also includes a monthly financial report and a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and security audits.
- First reading of local policy revisions from the September 12 review session
- Monthly Financial Report
- Closed session regarding personnel matters, real property, and security devices/audits
- Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Recognition of Employees of the Month: Danna Ellington, Francisca Resendiz, and Keilani Cheek
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the purchase of a Ford Transit from Elliott Motors and a restroom trailer through TIPS. The meeting also includes reports on beginning-of-year testing and requests for overnight cross country trips.
- Purchase of a Ford Transit through TIPS from Elliott Motors
- Purchase of a restroom trailer through TIPS
- Overnight trip requests for Regional Cross Country (Oct 21-22) and State Cross Country (Oct 31-Nov 1)
- Superintendent report on beginning of the year testing information
- Closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, and security audits
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 27, 2024, featuring a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The board will also deliberate on salary schedules, policy updates, and board member appointments, among other administrative items.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate
- Deliberation on salary/pay schedules and stipend schedule
- Second reading of Teacher Incentive Allotment Handbook and Policy Update 123
- Appointment to fill seat vacated by John Whitten's resignation
- Adult meal price adjustments
Regular Meeting
The Harts Bluff ISD board will meet July 15, 2024 to act on routine operational items including insurance coverage, a cafeteria generator purchase, and acceptance of a board member’s resignation. The meeting also includes policy updates, handbooks, and contracts for the 2024–25 school year.
- Deliberation and vote on Property, Casualty, and Workers’ Comp Insurance coverage for 24-25 school year
- Deliberation and vote to purchase generator for the cafeteria
- Deliberation and consideration to accept resignation from board member John Whitten
- First reading of TASB Local Policy Update 123 and Legal Policy Update 123
- MOU with MPISD CDC Head Start Program
Regular Meeting
The Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the results of the May bond and school board elections, administer oaths of office to new trustees, and consider re-aligning board officer positions. The board will also vote on bids for refinishing the gym floor and purchasing an external freezer for the cafeteria, and discuss a low-attendance waiver for April 8, 2024. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills paid, and a superintendent's report covering a safety audit and financial updates.
- Resolution canvassing bond election returns and declaring results
- Resolution canvassing school board election returns and declaring results
- Oath of office for school board trustees
- Bid approval for refinishing gym floor
- Bid approval for external freezer for cafeteria
7:00pm - Should the Workshop for the Community Bond Presentation go short or longer, the start of this workshop may chan
The Harts Bluff ISD board is holding a workshop for Team of 8 training with a Region 8 trainer, which may also include a community bond presentation. The agenda includes opening prayer, pledge, open forum, and adjournment.
- Team of 8 Training for Board and Superintendent with Region 8 Trainer
- Community Bond Presentation (workshop timing may vary)
- Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
- Recognition of Visitors, Open Forum
Board Workshop for Community Bond Presentation
The Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to receive a community bond informational presentation. The agenda includes opening prayer and pledge, the bond presentation, and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Community bond informational presentation
- Opening prayer and pledge of allegiance
- Adjournment
Regular Meeting
The Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including approving the district professional development plan, superintendent performance goals, the 2024-2025 Allotment and TEKS Certification, overnight student trips, and a mental health/suicide, drug, alcohol, and nicotine prevention program. The board will also hear reports on the bond, finances, and academics, and will recess into closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Approve district professional development plan
- Approve superintendent performance goals
- Approve 2024-2025 Allotment and TEKS Certification
- Approve overnight trips for Choir, FFA, Cheer, UIL Academics, Track, and TAFE
- Approve mental health/suicide, drug, alcohol, and nicotine prevention program
Regular Meeting
The Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a bond election update, middle-of-year student data, and a monthly financial report. Action items include adopting TASB Policy Update 122, selecting auditors for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, and purchasing laptop computers. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, and security, with possible action afterward.
- TASB Policy Update 122 covering cybersecurity, facility safety, employment practices, special programs, attendance, wellness, crisis intervention, and student records
- Selection of auditors for the 2023-2024 financial year
- Purchase of laptop computers
- Bond election update
- Employee of the Month recognitions: Ana Salazar (Auxiliary), Cassie Smith (Elementary), Amber Holderness (Secondary)
Regular Meeting
The Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including a bond election, budget amendments, and security-related purchases. The agenda also includes a first reading of policy updates, a superintendent's report, and a closed session for personnel and security matters.
- Consideration of an order calling a bond election
- Purchase of safety fencing, security cameras, and an Isonas IP-based access control system
- 2023-2024 budget amendments
- 2024-2025 academic calendar
- Resolution approving Titus County Appraisal District renovation at 2404 W. Ferguson, Mount Pleasant, TX
Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
The Harts Bluff ISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting and public hearing on January 18, 2024. The board will hear the Texas Academic Performance Report, recognize staff and students, receive updates on the ballpark project and finances, and consider action items including calling the 2024 school board election and approving an overnight trip for the TAFE state competition. The board will also recess to closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's contract, real property, and security.
- Public hearing for TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report)
- Call for 2024 School Board Member Election
- Overnight trip request: TAFE State Competition, Feb 27-Mar 1, Round Rock
- Superintendent contract discussion in closed session
- Ballpark Project Update and Cafeteria Audit