Harper Independent School District

The primary purpose of this meeting is the discussion of the Superintendent Search Process and Services. The agenda indicates that there are no action items specified for this session. The Board retains the right to enter into closed session under various Texas Open Meetings Act provisions, including consultation with legal counsel, personnel matters, and school board deliberations.

The meeting agenda included a public hearing followed by the regular board meeting. The consent agenda items cover the approval of budget amendments, acknowledgment of financial reports and expenditures, and the approval of a resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 concerning designated daily prayer periods, along with updating the SHAC Committee. New business items include discussion and action on the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit, rescheduling the subsequent March board meeting, discussion on the 2026-2027 academic calendar, potential action on a Board Policy regarding Employment Practices, and discussion/action on Personnel Contracts for several administrative and athletic positions. A discussion regarding a Superintendent Retirement/Voluntary Retirement Agreement is also scheduled. The agenda listed potential closed session discussions pertaining to personnel matters (Agenda Items 5 and 6 from New Business) and a Board Training session on Superintendent Search Options.

The purpose of this meeting was a training facility tour for the School Board Trustees. No action items were addressed, and there was no public comment.

The meeting included recognition of Elementary UIL Teachers and Students. Key actions under the Consent Agenda involved the approval of various minutes from prior meetings, budget amendments, donations acknowledgement, financial/investment reports, and updates to local policies and HISD Board Operating Procedures. The Board unanimously approved calling for a Public Hearing regarding the TAPR/Reading Assessment scheduled for February 17, 2026. Furthermore, the Board approved the HISD District Teacher Certification Compliance Plan and Application submission to delay Teacher Certification Requirements. New Business also included the approval of the Superintendent Evaluation and the approval of the Superintendent Contract for an additional year with a 3.0% salary increase. An executive closed session was held to discuss personnel matters related to the Superintendent Evaluation.

The purpose of the meeting was a School Board Trustee Workshop, which focused on the 'Team of Eight: Self-Evaluation and Superintendent Evaluation'. There were no formal action items presented for approval during this session.