Deborah Dunham

This District Improvement Plan outlines key objectives across five main goals for the Hartley Independent School District. The plan aims to improve student achievement through enhanced STAAR scores, a strengthened educational environment, improved post-secondary preparation, and increased attendance. It also focuses on nurturing and developing staff through recruitment, retention, and targeted professional development. Additionally, the plan prioritizes maintaining safe and secure facilities, fostering active community and parent participation in school events, and ensuring the proper implementation and coordination of all special programs.

The agenda includes several administrative and financial items, such as budget amendments and the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget. The board will also determine the Maintenance and Operations tax rate and Interest and Sinking tax rate, adjust adult meal prices, and consider a resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights. Additionally, the session covers a review of finance, enrollment, and maintenance reports, alongside a discussion on future board training opportunities.

The board meeting will address a variety of administrative and operational agenda items, including potential budget amendments, the hiring of new teachers, and the consideration of a bid for a new security entry system. The board will also review financial and enrollment reports, authorize bank account signatures, discuss the filling of a school board vacancy, and coordinate details regarding upcoming graduation activities.

The agenda includes budget amendments, the review of financial and operational reports, and administrative updates from the Superintendent. Key action items involve hiring new teachers, discussing the purchase of real estate near the baseball field, approving security fencing, and updating board policy 120. Additionally, the board will consider a two-year extension to a depository contract, the approval of a Teks Certification Form, and a discussion regarding graduation details.

The agenda for the meeting includes the consideration and action to hire a principal for the upcoming school year, discussions regarding staffing, and the approval of the Texas Incentive Allotment spending schedule. Additionally, the Board will consider an extension to a depository contract, address a vacancy on the school board, conduct administrative reports, and manage tasks related to graduation ceremonies, including signing diplomas.