Julie Esquivel

The board meeting included recognition of the HHS Indian Pride Marching Band and bus driver Josh Calvert for their recent achievements and contributions. A citizens communication segment allowed community members to address topics including school board communication, student concerns, teacher social media, employees on administrative leave, the 1st Amendment, staff matters, and band competitions. The board addressed bond construction projects, approved various consent agenda items such as financial statements, payment authorizations, instructional and program evaluations, bus routes, hourly hires, CDW purchases, district assessment plans, and the Salt and Light agreement. Additionally, the board discussed district reports, assessment results, and new business items including refunding for Series 2018 bonds and the intermediate playground, before moving into a closed session regarding personnel and legal matters.

The board discussed recognitions for Hallsville Intermediate School, the Special Education Department, and teacher grant recipients. Key agenda items included the approval of several bond construction projects, such as stadium concourse designs, locker room schematics, and pre-bond support proposals. The board reviewed consent agenda items including financial statements, enrollment data, and various service agreements. Additionally, the meeting covered unfinished business such as the Facility Master Plan approval and new business items including the addition of Middle School Cross Country and board policy updates. A closed session was held regarding personnel and real estate matters.

The board approved the contract with SM Wilson regarding the 2025 Bond Issue and pay application #6 for the stadium locker room project. Several items were addressed under the consent agenda, including the 2024-2025 final budget, various district program evaluations, bus routes, the 2025-2026 AMI plan, and various employment and service agreements. The board also completed the final reading of policy 2525, approved the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, and authorized ballot language for a 4-day school week vote. Additionally, a traffic study was reviewed, and the board moved to a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

The board meeting focused on the official approval and certification of election results.

The board convened for a work session. The meeting included the formal call to order and the approval of the meeting agenda before proceeding to the designated work session topics.