Hubbard ISD - Hill County public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board voted to prohibit the employment or acceptance of volunteer chaplains. Other actions included approving a contract for a new education foundation and installing a fire alarm system at the elementary campus.
- Denied permission to employ or accept volunteer chaplains (6-0)
- Approved 12-month contract with Foundation Innovation to create Hubbard ISD Education Foundation for $24,500 plus mileage and per diem (6-0)
- Approved Firetron contract for elementary classroom building fire alarm installation and district-wide monitoring (6-0)
- Approved TASB Localized Policy Update 122 (6-0)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement for SY 2024-2025 with Region 10 Education Service Center (6-0)
- Cast 22 votes for Corey Pharris to the Limestone County Appraisal District Board of Directors (6-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (6-0)
- Approved previous meeting minutes and expenditures (6-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved a budget amendment, expenditures, and the use of instructional materials from the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) grant. Additionally, the Board voted for a representative on the Navarro Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and approved the superintendent's evaluation instrument.
- Approved previous board meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved use of instructional materials from LASO grant (6-0)
- Voted for Don Denbow for Navarro Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (6-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (6-0)
- Approved superintendent's evaluation instrument (6-0)
BOARD WORKSHOP
The board conducted an executive session to discuss board goals and a superintendent evaluation tool with Dr. Danny Lovett. The provided minutes do not record any final votes or substantive decisions.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved several security enhancements, including a new door access control system and additional cameras. They also modified the academic calendar to meet TEA requirements and approved the 2022-2023 financial audit.
- Approved modification to academic calendar: Nov 17 and Dec 20 as student holidays/teacher workdays; May 23 as a full school day (5-0-0)
- Approved contract with TEAM Solutions for $56,549 for access control system plus $6,904 per door for retrofitting (5-0-0)
- Approved $9,402.85 for security cameras at the ag barn and elementary campus (5-0-0)
- Approved 2022-2023 Financial Audit (5-0-0)
- Approved Hill County Juvenile Probation Department's Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program MOU (5-0-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (5-0-0)
- Approved previous board meeting minutes (5-0-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (5-0-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved a budget amendment and general expenditures. Previous meeting minutes were also approved. Several items regarding district equipment and policies were discussed but no action was recorded.
- Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (7-0)
- Approved minutes of previous board meeting (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved the School Year 2023-2024 budget and adopted a total tax rate of $1.2538 per $100 valuation. Other actions included approving a contract for playground equipment and an agreement for a School Resource Officer.
- Adopted School Year 2023-2024 Budget (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adopted Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate of $0.7575 per $100 valuation (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adopted Interest and Sinking Tax Rate of $0.4963 per $100 valuation (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adopted total tax rate of $1.2538 per $100 valuation, a 14.2623% increase (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
- Approved redemption of outstanding bonds (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved final budget amendment for School Year 2022-2023 (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved $50,419 purchase of playground equipment from Playground Boss (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Hubbard for a School Resource Officer (5-0, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board approved an adjunct faculty agreement with the Hill County Extension Service for the 4-H organization. Additionally, the Board updated the COVID staff absence policy to treat such absences as standard illnesses.
- Approved 2023-2024 Adjunct Faculty Agreement for Hill County Extension Service/4-H (6-0)
- Approved policy update treating COVID staff absences as standard illness (6-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct and a resolution regarding armed security officers. They also authorized several service contracts, insurance payments, and maintained tuition-free prekindergarten for all students.
- Approved 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct (7-0)
- Approved resolution regarding armed security officers (7-0)
- Maintained tuition-free prekindergarten for all students (7-0)
- Approved $74,615 TASB Risk Management Fund insurance coverage (7-0)
- Approved $60,548.64 contract with Education Service Center Region 12 (7-0)
- Approved $19,524 quote from Bosque Fence and Supply for portable building fencing (7-0)
- Approved $11,400 Hudl AD Package for 2023-2024 (7-0)
- Approved $10,000 Scinary cyber security renewal contract (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board approved the hiring of an elementary principal and two teachers. The meeting also included discussions on summer construction projects and board training.
- Approved hiring Dr. Staci Coleman-Kirk as Elementary Principal (5-0)
- Approved hiring Mr. David Cosper as agriculture teacher (5-0)
- Approved hiring Ms. Bailey Dulaney as 2nd grade teacher (5-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board elected the Community Eligibility Provision to provide no-cost lunches to all students district-wide. Other key actions included approving a $3,000 teacher retention incentive and authorizing several technology and facility upgrades.
- Elected Community Eligibility Provision for no-cost lunches for all students (6-0)
- Approved $3,000 teacher retention incentive pay for 2023-2024 (6-0)
- Approved $45,995 for parking lot light poles and heads from Bowen Electric (6-0)
- Approved $15,105 for wallpack lighting replacement from Bowen Electric (6-0)
- Approved $22,829.05 for 32 computers, laptops, and accessories from CDW-G (6-0)
- Approved $10,057.09 for additional cameras from Skyrider Communications (6-0)
- Increased paid lunch price from $2.52 to $2.62 (6-0)
- Approved closing a Local Maintenance account at Citizens State Bank due to fraudulent activity (6-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved a $114,745.86 contract for network infrastructure and a $40,685.96 purchase for safety film. Other actions included extending banking services with Citizens State Bank and authorizing proposals for a new bell and intercom system.
- Approved $114,745.86 contract with Skyrider for network infrastructure (7-0)
- Approved $40,685.96 purchase of safety film from Sunsational Solutions (7-0)
- Approved extension of banking depository services with Citizens State Bank (7-0)
- Approved request for proposals to upgrade Bell and Intercom System (7-0)
- Approved previous board meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The meeting was procedural and recorded no substantive decisions. The board discussed future dates for Team of 8 Board Training and entered an executive session before adjourning.
- Motion to adjourn carried (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board of Trustees accepted the presented election results. Following an executive session, the Board approved personnel recommendations for hire and accepted resignations.
- Accepted election results as presented (4-0)
- Accepted resignations as presented (4-0)
- Approved proposed recommendations for hire (4-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved the hiring of a new Superintendent and authorized several financial transfers and budget amendments. They also approved the 2023-2024 Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending plan and a scholarship amount.
- Hired Dr. Justin Turner as Superintendent (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending plan (7-0)
- Approved $500 for the 2023 Black & Gold Scholarship (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $250k local maintenance funds to LOGIC Investment Pool (7-0)
- Approved closing Citizens State Bank CD and rolling funds into local maintenance account (7-0)
- Approved expenditures, including Bosque Fence and Supply quote for safety grant fencing (7-0)
- Accepted resignations presented in executive session (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar and a teacher pay schedule including a 7% midpoint increase for paraprofessionals. Other actions included approving a dual credit partnership with McMurry University and creating a district Venmo account.
- Approved 2023-2024 school calendar (6-0)
- Approved amendment to board policy EIF (LOCAL) regarding early graduation criteria (6-0)
- Approved MOU with McMurry Dual Credit Academy for fall 2023 courses (6-0)
- Adopted teacher pay schedule to 30 years of service and 7% midpoint increase for paraprofessionals (6-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (6-0)
- Approved creation of district Venmo account (6-0)
- Accepted personnel resignations (6-0)
- Approved personnel contracts (6-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board met for a special session to determine the final candidate for the Superintendent position. The Board voted unanimously to name Dr. Justin Turner as the lone finalist.
- Named Dr. Justin Turner as the Lone Finalist for the Position of Superintendent (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The board convened for a special meeting and adjourned to a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded.
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 P.M. (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The board held a special meeting that included a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.
- Adjourned meeting at 9:51 P.M. (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The board held a special meeting that included an executive session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded other than the adjournment of the meeting.
- Adjourned the board meeting at 8:01 P.M. (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board convened for a special meeting and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
- Adjourned meeting at 8:50 P.M. (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved a network infrastructure replacement and the purchase of two buses from Rush Bus Centers. Other actions included renewing the District of Innovation Plan and transferring $500k in maintenance funds to the LOGIC Investment Pool.
- Approved network infrastructure replacement by Skyrider Communications not to exceed $60k (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 2 buses from Rush Bus Centers (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment for school bus purchase (7-0)
- Approved renewal of the District of Innovation Plan (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $500k local maintenance funds from Citizens State Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool (7-0)
- Accepted 2022-23 audit engagement services by Karl Kacir, CPA (7-0)
- Approved staff leave amendments to campus faculty handbooks (7-0)
- Approved TASB Localized Update 120 (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board approved an Order of General Election for the Board of Trustees and authorized a contract with Skywriter to replace network infrastructure. Additionally, the Board approved the extension of the Interim Superintendent's contract and authorized the purchase of school buses through the TCEQ Texas Clean School Bus Program.
- Approved minutes of previous board meeting (6-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (6-0)
- Approved Order of General Election for Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees (6-0)
- Authorized Melissa Porter to execute TCEQ Texas Clean School Bus Program contracts (6-0)
- Approved requesting bids via BuyBoard for gasoline school buses per TCEQ program (6-0)
- Authorized Kerri Urbanovsky to contract with Skywriter for network infrastructure replacement (6-0)
- Approved collaboration with City of Hubbard for TXDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (6-0)
- Approved extension of the Interim Superintendent's contract (6-0)