Hubbard ISD - Hill County public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Turner and the appointment of an interim or acting superintendent. The board will also consider awarding a contract for custodial services.
- Awarding a contract for custodial services
- Acceptance of Superintendent Dr. Turner's resignation
- Approval of a contract for Interim and/or Acting Superintendent of Schools
The Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Turner and approved a contract for Mr. Keith Boles to serve as Interim Superintendent. Additionally, the Board awarded a custodial services contract to Complete Line Services.
- Awarded custodial services contract to Complete Line Services (7-0)
- Accepted resignation of Superintendent Dr. Turner (7-0)
- Approved contract for Mr. Keith Boles as Interim Superintendent (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet December 16, 2025 to discuss and act on several financial and personnel items, including a proposed interim superintendent contract, a fund transfer between accounts, and the district’s 2024–2025 FIRST rating. The meeting also includes routine approvals, campus reports, and a public forum for community input.
- Consider $26,807.03 transfer from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund
- Possible action to approve Powell Law Group, LLP for superintendent search services
- Possible action to approve contract for Interim Superintendent of Schools
- Presentation of district’s 2024–2025 School FIRST financial rating
- Consideration of RFP for HVAC units on the elementary campus
The Board approved the hiring of Powell Law Group, LLP for superintendent search services and authorized requests for purchase for elementary campus HVAC units. Financial actions included a budget amendment and a $26,807.03 fund transfer. The Board also processed several personnel resignations and one teacher employment contract.
- Approved Request for Purchase (RFP) for elementary campus HVAC units (7-0)
- Approved Powell Law Group, LLP for Superintendent Search Services (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $26,807.03 from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment (7-0)
- Approved list of library materials per Board Policy EFB (7-0)
- Accepted resignations of Cecilia Turner, Cecilia Olivarez, James Black, and Britney Dietz (7-0)
- Approved teacher employment contract for Shannon Spain (7-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (6-0, 1 abstain)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board will consider approving the 2024-2025 financial audit and canvassing the results of a bond election. The meeting includes discussions on Pre-Kindergarten funding and HVAC replacements at the Elementary Campus.
- Canvassing of bond election returns and results
- Approval of 2024-2025 Financial Audit
- Purchase of HS gym audio equipment from Azbell Electronics not to exceed $36k
- Region 10 Education Service Center Purchasing Cooperative Interlocal Agreement for 2026-2027
- Approval of a budget amendment
The Board of Trustees canvassed and adopted the results of a bond election and approved the 2024-2025 financial audit. Other actions included approving a budget amendment and purchasing new audio equipment for the high school gym.
- Approved order canvassing bond election returns (7-0)
- Adopted and approved bond election results (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 Financial Audit (7-0)
- Approved purchase of HS gym audio equipment from Azbell Electronics not to exceed $36k (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
- Approved Region 10 Education Service Center Purchasing Cooperative Agreement for 2026-2027 (7-0)
- Approved list of library materials per Board Policy EFB (7-0)
- Approved previous board meeting minutes and expenditures (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 22, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve campus improvement plans, adjust HB3 goals, and review financial reports. The board will also consider purchasing student transportation vehicles, a maintenance tractor, and soliciting bids for custodial services.
- Approve Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) as presented
- Approve purchase of one or more student transportation vehicles
- Approve purchase of a tractor for maintenance department
- Approve solicitation of RFP for Custodial Services
- Approve budget amendment as presented
The Board approved the purchase of a suburban from Caldwell Country and a Ford Transit Van from Government Fleet for student transportation. Other approvals included a John Deere tractor for maintenance, a budget amendment, and updated HB3 goals. The Board also authorized a request for proposals for custodial services.
- Approved purchase of suburban from Caldwell Country for student transportation (7-0)
- Approved purchase of Ford Transit Van from Government Fleet for student transportation (7-0)
- Approved purchase of John Deere Tractor from Deere & Company (United Ag & Turf) (7-0)
- Approved solicitation of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Custodial Services (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
- Adjusted HB3 goals from 50% to 60% (7-0)
- Approved Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) as presented (7-0)
- Approved recommended longevity incentive payment amounts (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the district's TEA Academic A-F Accountability Rating and the purchase of maintenance equipment. The board may take action to approve the District Improvement Plan and make nominations for the Limestone Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP)
- Nominations for the Limestone Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Discussion of TEA Academic A-F Accountability Rating
- Discussion regarding purchase of maintenance equipment and implements
- Approval of expenditures
The Board approved the District Improvement Plan and authorized expenditures as presented. Additionally, the Board accepted the resignation of Shannon Patrick following an executive session.
- Approved previous board meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (6-0)
- Approved District Improvement Plan (DIP) as presented (6-0)
- Accepted Shannon Patrick's resignation (6-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially adopt the 2025-2026 budget and tax rates. The meeting includes a public forum for comments on the budget and tax rate, as well as several proposed policy changes and facility expenditures.
- Proposed total tax rate of $1.24509 per $100 valuation, a 13.59792% increase
- Proposed disbursement of $11,600 to Add-All Electric for football field light pole re-wiring
- Proposed disbursement of $11,285 to Farmer Exterminators for insecticide and wasp control
- Proposed policies prohibiting DEI duties and assistance with social transitioning
- Consideration of the 2025-2026 Budget and 2024-2025 final budget amendment
The Board approved the 2025-2026 school budget and a total tax rate of $1.24509 per $100 valuation, representing a 13.59792 percent increase. Other actions included approving facility maintenance contracts and updating local board policies.
- Adopted School Year 2025-2026 Budget (7-0)
- Adopted M&O Tax Rate of $0.7552 per $100 valuation (7-0)
- Adopted I&S Tax Rate of $0.48989 per $100 valuation (7-0)
- Adopted total tax rate of $1.24509 per $100 valuation, a 13.59792% increase (7-0)
- Approved $11,285 disbursement to Farmer Exterminators for insecticide and wasp control (7-0)
- Approved $11,600 disbursement to Add-All Electric for football field light pole re-wiring (7-0)
- Approved final budget amendment for School Year 2024-2025 (7-0)
- Approved revisions to Local Board Policies FD and FM regarding admissions and student activities (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider calling a bond election on November 4, 2025, which would fund facilities improvements if approved by voters. The agenda also includes routine procedural items, public comment, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Consideration of a bond election ordinance for November 4, 2025, to fund Hubbard ISD facilities
The Board of Trustees approved an order to hold a bond election on November 4, 2025. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of two staff members for the elementary campus.
- Approved calling a Bond Election for November 4, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved hiring Leeann Ivy as Reading Interventionist at the Elementary Campus (7-0)
- Approved hiring Yvonne Garcia for 2nd Grade Math at the Elementary Campus (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board will review a district needs assessment and consider hiring engineering, financial, and legal consultants for a potential bond election. The meeting also includes approvals for 2025-2026 teacher pay, stipends, and various student conduct policies.
- Proposed bond planning services from CEI Engineering, Hilltop Securities Inc., and McCall, Parkhurst and Horton
- TASB Risk Management Fund coverage for 2025-2026 ($95,717)
- Education Service Center Region 12 membership contract ($63,810.12)
- Lawn equipment purchase from Landscape Supply ($15,361.92)
- HUDL AD Package for 2025-2026 ($11,900)
The Board approved the teacher pay schedule, stipends, and the Student Code of Conduct for the 2025-2026 school year. It also authorized engineering, financial, and legal services to plan for a potential facilities and infrastructure bond election. Additionally, the Board approved several equipment purchases and policy updates.
- Approved 2025-2026 teacher pay schedule and stipends (7-0)
- Increased bus route pay from $32 to $38 per route (7-0)
- Approved $80,136.05 skid steer purchase from WC Tractor (6-1)
- Approved $15,361.92 lawn equipment purchase from Landscape Supply (6-1)
- Approved engineering, municipal advisory, and bond counsel services for potential bond election (7-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 TASB Risk Management insurance for $95,717 (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved 2025-2026 Education Service Center Region 12 contract for $63,810.12 (7-0)
- Decided not to charge non-qualifying prekindergarten students (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board will discuss the allocation of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) federal funds for the 2025-2026 school year. Members will also consider actions regarding staff pay schedules, budget amendments, and student insurance.
- Approval of pay schedules for the 2025-2026 school year
- Proposed amendment to EIC (LOCAL) regarding Academic Achievement Class Ranking and attendance
- Renewal of Firewall and Server Lease with Education Service Center Region 12
- Approval of student athletic and school-related activities accident insurance for 2025-2026
- Consideration of a budget amendment
The Board approved various salary increases for teachers and staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Other actions included renewing a server lease, approving student accident insurance, and amending class ranking policies.
- Approved $2,000 salary increase for teachers with 0-2 years' experience (7-0)
- Approved 6% midpoint pay increase for paraprofessionals and child nutrition staff (7-0)
- Approved 6% midpoint pay increase for non-exempt custodial staff (7-0)
- Approved 5% midpoint pay increase for administrative support staff (7-0)
- Approved 4% midpoint pay increase for non-exempt maintenance and professional administration staff (7-0)
- Approved amendment to EIC (LOCAL) to exclude courses from class ranking if credit was denied due to attendance (7-0)
- Approved Firewall and Server Lease renewal with Education Service Center Region 12 (7-0)
- Approved $12,089 HSR student athletic accident insurance renewal for 2025-2026 (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and a potential vote on an administrative contract.
- Discussion regarding 2025-2026 school year budget
- Possible action to approve administrative contract
The Board approved the appointment of Regina Day as Elementary Principal effective July 1st. The Board also accepted employee resignations and approved probationary and district of innovation contracts.
- Approved Regina Day as Elementary Principal effective July 1st (7-0)
- Accepted employee resignations as presented (6-0)
- Approved probationary contracts as presented (7-0)
- Approved district of innovation contracts as presented (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet May 15, 2025 to conduct routine business including approving minutes, expenditures, and campus reports. The board will also discuss orientation for newly elected members and consider authorizing negotiations for professional service contracts ahead of a potential bond election, along with approving a budget amendment.
- Consider authorizing negotiations for professional service contracts in anticipation of a bond election
- Approve budget amendment as presented
- Approve new employment position
- Approve minutes of previous board meeting
- Approve expenditures as presented
The Board elected Jason Patrick as President, Curtis Ellison as Vice President, and Colin Taylor as Secretary. The Board also approved a budget amendment and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate professional service contracts for a potential school bond election.
- Elected Jason Patrick as School Board President (4-0, 2 abstentions)
- Elected Curtis Ellison as School Board Vice President (4-3)
- Elected Colin Taylor as School Board Secretary (4-3)
- Approved previous board meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (7-0)
- Authorized Superintendent to negotiate professional service contracts for a bond election (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
- Approved staff resignations, new employee contracts, and a new district position (7-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Board will meet for a special session to officially canvas election results. The meeting also includes a public forum for residents to address the Board.
- Canvas election results
The Board met for a special session to canvas election results. The Board voted to accept the election results as presented.
- Accepted election results as presented (3-0)
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. The board may take action to rescind a vote that offered a probationary contract and employment to a certified classroom teacher for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Possible action to rescind a probationary contract for a certified classroom teacher for 2025-2026
The Board of Trustees approved a resolution to rescind a probationary contract and employment offer to a certified classroom teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This action followed an executive session regarding personnel matters.
- Approved resolution to rescind probationary contract and employment for Amber Escamilla (6-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 28, 2025 to discuss and vote on several items, including a $250,000 local maintenance fund transfer, approval of a dual credit course, and updates to district vision statements. The meeting includes routine reports from campus principals, directors, and the business manager, as well as a public forum for community input.
- Transfer of $250,000 local maintenance funds from Citizens State Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool
- Consideration and possible approval of the state-approved dual credit course Success Strategies through McMurry Dual Credit Academy
- Consideration and possible approval of Hubbard ISD’s Vision and Mission Statements and House Bill 3 Goals
- Consideration and possible approval of the continued participation in the Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) District-Wide Performance Management Program for 2025-2026
- Presentation on district bond planning for facilities and infrastructure upgrades
The Board approved the teacher hiring salary schedule and the offering of a dual credit course through McMurry Dual Credit Academy. Other actions included approving district vision and mission statements, transferring $250,000 in maintenance funds, and adopting a resolution to revoke a teaching permit.
- Approved teacher hiring salary schedule for 2025-2026 (7-0)
- Approved offering of 'Success Strategies' dual credit course via McMurry Dual Credit Academy (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $250,000 local maintenance funds from Citizens State Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution Revoking School District Teaching Permit (6-1)
- Approved Hubbard ISD Vision and Mission Statements and House Bill 3 Goals (7-0)
- Approved continued participation in Texas Strategic Leadership District-Wide Performance Management Program for 2025-2026 (7-0)
- Approved TEA Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2025-2026 with specific Eduphoria product modification (7-0)
- Approved probationary contracts, District of Innovation non-certified contracts, and non-certified employment (various votes)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board will hear a presentation on bond capacity for facilities and infrastructure upgrades. Members will also consider policy updates, budget amendments, and scholarship awards.
- Discussion on bond capacity and a possible bond election for facilities and infrastructure upgrades
- Possible action to approve TASB Policy Update 124 regarding fiscal management, ethics, and student welfare
- Possible action to approve the Black & Gold Scholarship amount for the Class of 2025
- Possible action to approve a budget amendment
- Possible action to approve term contracts for personnel
The Board approved TASB Policy Update 124 and a budget amendment. They set the Black & Gold Scholarship at $500 per recipient for the Class of 2025 and accepted term contracts and resignations.
- Approved previous board meeting minutes
- Approved expenditures as presented
- Approved TASB Policy Update 124
- Approved $500 per recipient for Black & Gold Scholarship
- Approved budget amendment as presented
- Accepted term contracts as presented
- Accepted resignations as presented
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
The Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider three action items: awarding a contract for HVAC unit replacements at the elementary campus, approving a budget amendment, and accepting a Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) grant. The meeting also includes procedural items like a public forum and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Consider awarding HVAC contract for 7 units at elementary campus
- Approve budget amendment as presented
- Accept LASO grant and instructional materials
The Board approved a contract for the replacement of seven HVAC units and a budget amendment. Additionally, the district accepted the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities grant and its associated instructional materials.
- Awarded $168,473 contract to Lochridge Priest for 7 HVAC units at elementary campus (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
- Accepted Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) grant and approved use of awarded instructional materials (7-0)
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board will discuss the 2025-26 school year budget and teacher salary schedule. Members will also consider awarding contracts for custodial services and HVAC replacement at the elementary campus.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 academic calendar
- Contract for removal and replacement of HVAC units on the elementary campus
- Contract for custodial services
- Transfer of $250,000 from Citizens State Bank to BNY Mellon for Series 2017 bonds
- Proposed quote from CF Supply for $22,901.43 for door security maintenance
The Board approved the 2025-2026 academic calendar, a budget amendment, and administrative contracts for five individuals. They also authorized a $250,000 fund transfer for bond prepayment and continued a custodial services contract. A contract for elementary HVAC replacement was tabled.
- Approved 2025-2026 academic calendar (7-0)
- Approved administrative contracts for Sunny Beseda, Dr. Staci Kirk, Regina Day, Kent Fuller, and Donna Vardeman (7-0)
- Approved $250,000 transfer from Citizens State Bank to escrow for Series 2017 bonds prepayment (7-0)
- Approved Dual Credit MOU with Texas State Technical College (7-0)
- Approved contract continuation with Complete Line Services for custodial services (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 audit engagement services by Karl Kacir, CPA (7-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (7-0)
- Tabled HVAC replacement contract for elementary campus (7-0)
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The board will hold a budget workshop featuring a presentation on the district's Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) landscape analysis. The presentation will be delivered by Mark Parsons from ESC Region 12.
- Presentation on Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) landscape analysis by Mark Parsons, ESC Region 12
The meeting consisted of a presentation regarding the district's Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) landscape analysis. No substantive decisions were recorded.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-2026 teacher salary schedule and the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The body will also consider actions regarding campus HVAC units, fund transfers, and the superintendent's contract.
- Possible action to seek Requests For Purchase (RFP) for seven HVAC units on the elementary campus
- Possible approval to transfer $350,000 local maintenance funds from Citizens State Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool
- Possible approval of an Order of General Election for Hubbard ISD Board of Trustees
- Discussion regarding teacher salary schedule for the school year 2025-2026
- Possible action to approve the superintendent's contract
The Board approved the superintendent's contract and an Order of General Election for the Board of Trustees. Financial actions included approving expenditures and transferring $350,000 in maintenance funds to the LOGIC Investment Pool. The Board also authorized seeking proposals for seven HVAC units for the elementary campus.
- Approved superintendent's contract (7-0)
- Approved request for proposals for 7 elementary campus HVAC units (7-0)
- Approved transfer of $350,000 local maintenance funds from Citizens State Bank to LOGIC Investment Pool (7-0)
- Approved Order of General Election for Board of Trustees (7-0)
- Approved expenditures as presented (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved previous board meeting minutes (7-0)