Sheila Bowman

The board approved several key items, including a resolution regarding the SB 546 seat belt requirement and the 2026-2027 hiring schedules. Furthermore, the board authorized the proposed library materials book lists to ensure compliance with SB 13 and approved policy updates for DCB (local) and DCE (local). Additionally, contracts for the 2026-2027 school year were approved for both Chartwell's and custodial services. Finally, personnel items were approved following a closed session discussion.

The board received a TASB staffing audit presentation with recommendations for organizational efficiency. Reports were provided on special programs, curriculum, student testing, and district achievements, including recognition as an ERP 2025 Honor Roll District. The board approved resolutions for wage payments during emergency school closures, accepted library materials book lists, and authorized bids for security fencing and foundations. Additionally, the board certified unopposed candidates and cancelled the 2026 general election, nominated the Superintendent for a 2026 award, and approved 2026-2027 contracts for administrators, teachers, and other staff members.

The special meeting included a presentation regarding the Hillsboro ISD Certification Plan in response to HB2 requirements mandating K-5 teachers be certified by the 2026-2027 school year. The plan supports all uncertified teachers, aiming to reduce the number from 21 at the start of the year to 6 by year-end. An action item involved the consideration and unanimous approval of the HISD Plan for Uncertified Teachers and the associated Extension Waiver for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements.

The meeting included recognition for School Board Recognition Month, where board members received student-made gifts such as cookies, banners, and thank-you cards from various campuses. Key actions approved during the meeting included the Auditor's Report and Consent Items, specifically the Financial Statements and Checks Payable for December 2025.

The meeting included an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a recognition ceremony where Nanci Davila received the Brookshire Grocery Company Teacher of the Season award. A public hearing was held for the Annual Financial Management Report (FIRST), where the district achieved a score of 100/100 (A - Superior Achievement) using 2023-2024 data. The Consent Agenda, including November 2025 financial statements and the minutes from the November 10, 2025, meeting, was approved. Reports covered updates on the TIA Process, EOC testing, instructional strategy training, athletics schedules, and the Gifted & Talented screening process. Action items included the approval of a budget amendment to streamline postage expense accounting and the approval of policy changes. The policy changes involved increasing the formal procurement threshold from $50K to $100K and the capital asset threshold from $5K to $10K, as well as updating Library Materials policy to opt out of forming a School Library Advisory Council (SLAC). Additionally, the Board approved TASB Board Policy Update 126, which incorporated numerous changes resulting from the 89th Legislative Session, affecting policies related to board meetings, contracts, technology, and student welfare. The Board entered and exited a closed session to discuss personnel and real property matters.