Colin Marchand

This Federal Report Card provides a comprehensive overview of the state accountability system and detailed performance data for Hughes Springs EL, Hughes Springs ISD. It sets forth long-term and interim goals for academic performance in Reading/ELA, Mathematics, EL progress, and graduation rates across various student subgroups. The report also describes the indicators and methodologies used for school differentiation and identification for support, and includes detailed information on student achievement, academic growth, English language proficiency, teacher quality, per-pupil expenditures, and civil rights data.

This document, the 2025 Federal Report Card for the Texas Education Agency, details the state's accountability system and outlines long-term and interim ESSA goals across academic performance in reading/ELA and mathematics, English Learner language proficiency, and federal graduation rates. It presents performance metrics for various student subgroups and also provides data on teacher quality and per-pupil expenditures. The goals span from the 2022-23 school year through 2038.

The meeting included opening activities such as a public comment regarding a policy for retiring employee buybacks. Several hearings were conducted concerning the effectiveness of accelerated instruction programs, the F.I.R.S.T. financial accountability rating (which scored 100/100), and the Elementary Targeted Improvement Plan. Key agenda items involved the approval of Goals and Performance Objectives for Campus and District Improvement Plans for the 2025-2026 school year, the approval of the 2025-26 Professional Development Plan, and the approval of the Elementary Targeted Improvement Plan. Additionally, approval was granted for the Boys Powerlifting Team to travel out of state to Texarkana, Arkansas. The board also reviewed budget amendments, including an allocation of $50,000 for administrative costs and $250,000 from additional taxes received. Information reports included enrollment figures, ADA status, details on the STAR Autism Grant, tax abatement information, and construction budget revisions. The Business Manager provided a comprehensive financial report as of November 30, 2025, detailing revenues, expenditures, tax collections, and cash positions.

The agenda for the Regular Board Meeting included opening activities such as the Call to Order, Invocation, and Public Comment sections. Key items involved presentations, including the Auditor's Report, and consent agenda considerations for approving minutes from the previous meeting and necessary budget amendments. Deliberation items covered approval for out-of-state travel for DECA, approval of an Order of Election, and approval of a Joint Election Agreement with the City of Hughes Springs, as well as final consideration of the Auditor's Report. The planned Closed Session addressed Personnel matters, specifically the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation and the Hiring of a New Athletic Director, along with consultation with the attorney if necessary. Information items included reports from the Superintendent covering enrollment, facilities, instruction, goals, special programs, and district events, alongside reports from the Business Manager detailing monthly financial statements, tax collections, and cash positions.

The board meeting included presentations on delinquent taxes and the ESL program, along with TELPAS/STAAR results for ELL students. The board discussed and approved insurance contribution amounts, the purchase of library books, early childhood literacy, math, and college, career and military readiness goals. They also approved a quote for metal doors and hardware, an updated T-TESS calendar, the Cass County SSA budget deficits, tax roll and levy resolutions for Morris and Cass Counties, a Bilingual/ESL Waiver, textbook committees, and the updated instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification. Additionally, the board conducted an annual review of local policies. The superintendent provided updates on enrollment, ADA, financial auditors, upcoming events, and various compliance and improvement plans. The business manager presented a financial report covering general funds, food service, debt service, TEA foundation payments, tax collections, investment accounts, and the fund balance.