Harmony Independent School District

The meeting commenced with a Roll Call, Establishment of Quorum, Call to Order, Invocation, and Pledges. The Open Forum included public comments regarding concerns about the Junior High Gym and a gas leak at the Elementary School. Key presentations included the Collections Report from Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins, and Mott, LLC, and a report on the Texas Academic Performance Report for 2024-2025. Following a Closed Session, reports covered Student Activities, Enrollment, the Financial Report, and Horizon. Actions taken included the approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, approval of Library Resources, approval of a Resolution designating Nonbusiness Days for Texas Public Information Act purposes, and the authorization to hire Callaway Special Investigations, LLC for an Independent Contractor for Construction Incident Review concerning events on December 10, 2025.

The meeting commenced with roll call, establishment of quorum, and the invocation. During the Open Forum, a member of the public addressed the Board regarding the football program. The Superintendent provided a report on the FIRST Rating, noting that Harmony ISD achieved a Superior Rating with a perfect score of 100. Other reports covered Student Activities, Enrollment, Financial Report, and Horizon items. Key actions included granting the Superintendent authority to hire new personnel during the winter break as needed and accepting the resignation of one employee and the retirement of another, both effective near the end of 2025.

The meeting included a presentation by the Harmony FFA Chapter AG Issues Team and reports from Superintendent Michael Alphin on student activities, enrollment, financial matters, and Horizon. The board approved TASB Policy Update 126, cast votes for Ricky Cameron and Roe Ann Logan for the Wood County and Upshur County Appraisal District Boards of Directors, respectively, and decided to maintain the current Financial Investment Policy. Additionally, a one-time $500 stipend for staff training on legislative updates was approved, along with a waiver for operating a Summer Nutrition Program.

The meeting included a public presentation of the Harmony ISD ESL and Evaluation Report, followed by a report from Superintendent Michael Alphin covering student activities, enrollment, financial status, and Horizon. The board approved the District and Campus Improvement Plans, a resolution regarding the extracurricular status of the 4-H Organization, and the acceptance of a donation for a new basketball score table. They also approved increasing the micropurchase threshold, an interlocal cooperation agreement for Ad Valorem Tax Collections with Wood County, and a letter to the Upshur County Tax Assessor regarding fees.

The meeting included an open forum where Joseph Harrison discussed the dress code with the Board members. Superintendent Michael Alphin reported on student activities, enrollment, the financial report, and Horizon. The Board received a presentation of the Accountability Results for the 2024-2025 school year, where Harmony ISD received a "B" ranking for the District and all campuses. The board members discussed updated school logos and progress on Bond 2024.