Jennifer DeAnda

The meeting commenced with the Superintendent and President reading the Hooks ISD Mission and Vision Statements. The Consent Agenda included the approval of checks as issued and certified by the Superintendent. The board entered Executive Session to discuss Personnel Matters. Information items presented included the Monthly Cash Flow analysis and the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating for 2024-2025, based on 2023-2024 data.

Key discussions included the recognition of Hooks Elementary School paraprofessionals staff members. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of various items, such as checks issued by the Superintendent, the purchase of hams for HISD staff, setting future regular meeting dates, approval of the 2025 Tax Roll, a waiver for the NSLP Summer Feeding Program, approval of TASB Local Policy Update 125, and approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans for 2025-2026. The board also convened an Executive Session to deliberate regarding real property and personnel matters. Information items included presentations on the Monthly Cash Flow and the Quarterly Investment Report, as well as a note regarding the upcoming Veterans Day Program.

The meeting commenced with the reading of the Hooks ISD Mission and Vision Statements. The Consent Agenda covered several administrative items, including the approval of checks, TASB Policy Update 126, and the Budget Amendment, all of which were approved. An information item involved the presentation of the Monthly Case Flow.

The Hooks Independent School District's District Improvement Plan serves as a roadmap to achieve its vision of being a dynamic learning community that challenges all students to achieve excellence. The plan focuses on seven key goals: providing staff support for leadership and success, delivering academic programs for student education and achievement, integrating technology into teaching and learning, ensuring student and staff safety and security, fostering family and community involvement, improving student attendance and reducing dropouts, and maintaining equitable financial management. The overarching aim is to graduate responsible and productive citizens prepared for success through individualized educational experiences.

The Campus Improvement Plan for Hooks Elementary aims to cultivate a dynamic learning community that vigorously pursues student success and prepares responsible, productive citizens for a global society. The plan focuses on several strategic goals: providing comprehensive support and professional development for staff, delivering high-quality academic programs with individualized experiences for all students, integrating technology to enhance instruction, ensuring the safety and security of students and staff through positive behavior initiatives and health programs, fostering strong parent, school, and community relationships, implementing strategies to improve student attendance, and maintaining equitable financial management to maximize student benefits.