Highland Park ISD- Dallas County public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Called Meeting
The Board will meet to discuss materials requests for the 2025-26 period. The meeting also includes a closed session for various legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Consideration of EFB (LOCAL) Required Approvals for 25-26 Requested Materials
The provided document is a landing page for the December 16, 2025, Called Meeting minutes but does not contain the text of the minutes themselves. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet on December 16, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including the approval of a new depository services contract with PlainsCapital Bank. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the district's 2024-2025 FIRST financial accountability rating, which received a 'Superior Achievement' score of 92/100. Additionally, the board will consider gifts from various PTAs and organizations, and review updates on the 2026-2027 academic calendar and bond projects.
- Approve PlainsCapital Bank as primary depository services provider
- Public hearing on TEA 2024-2025 FIRST Ratings Report (Superior Achievement, 92/100)
- Accept gifts from HPEF, HPHS PTA, University Park PTA, Armstrong Elementary, Boone PTO, and Bradfield PTA/Dads Club
- Approve 2026-2027 academic calendar
- Review bond update presentation
The provided document is a landing page for the December 16, 2025, meeting minutes but does not contain the actual text of the proceedings. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Work Session
The Board will hold a work session to review information items including a bond update and a financial accountability report. Members will also discuss draft options for the 2026-2027 academic calendar and a Master's Degree Report.
- 2024-2025 FIRST Ratings Report showing a "Superior Achievement" rating (92/100 points)
- Review of draft 2026-2027 Academic Calendar options
- Bond Update presentation
- Master's Degree Report
- Annual Superintendent Evaluation (Closed Session)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a placeholder for the meeting minutes.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet November 18, 2025 to act on routine items including a proposed $1,000 increase to annual preschool tuition and a student’s early graduation request. The board will also review gifts received, policy updates, and the 2024–2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Approve $11,000 annual tuition for 2026–2027 preschool program (up from $10,000)
- Approve early graduation for Hadley Groth per board policy EIF (LEGAL)
- Accept gifts including HPEF Moody Innovation, La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas, HPHS PTA, Armstrong PTA, National Bus Sales, and PC TAG
- Approve 2024–2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Consider acquisition of 4144 Grassmere Lane for future district use
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were recorded in the text.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to review information items including the proposed 2026–2027 preschool tuition rate, policy updates, PSAT scores, and draft academic calendars. No decisions are listed on this agenda; the board receives updates and presentations.
- Preschool tuition rate proposal for 2026–2027
- Policy update presentation
- PSAT scores update
- Draft academic calendars for 2026–2027 (Calendar A and Calendar B)
- Professional development update
The provided document is a landing page for the November 11, 2025, Work Session minutes but does not contain the text of the minutes. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Joint Called Meeting with the Town of Highland Park and the City of University Park
The Highland Park ISD board, Town of Highland Park, and City of University Park meet to receive information updates on district matters and hold a closed session to discuss legal and personnel issues under Texas law.
- State of the District presentation
- Updates on matters with Town of Highland Park, City of University Park, and City of Dallas
- Closed session to discuss pending litigation, real estate, and personnel matters
The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 21, 2025, to vote on accepting over $100,000 in gifts from various donors and approve two students for mid-year early graduation. The meeting includes routine items like public comments, board reports, and superintendent updates, as well as a closed session for legal and personnel discussions.
- Accept gifts totaling over $100,000 from HPEF, Stephens Greth Foundation, and others
- Approve early graduation for students Reese Liner and Addie Brink
- Vote on Human Resources Report with no additional expenses
- Review Bond 2024 Update and BOY Assessments
- Discuss HB3 Updated Goals for 2025-2029
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.
Work Session
The board will hold a work session to receive information updates on the 2024 bond and various academic assessments and curriculum adoptions. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Bond 2024 Update
- BOY Assessments Update
- ELAR Update
- Literary Selection Update
- Math Textbook Adoption Update
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file without the actual content of the meeting.
Called Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a closed session. The board will discuss various legal, personnel, and security matters in private session before reconvening to open session.
- Team of 8 Training facilitated by legal counsel
- Discussion of pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers
- Deliberation on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Discussion of personnel appointments, evaluations, or discipline
- Review of security personnel, devices, or security audits
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to the meeting date. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet to review a consent agenda including personnel reports, gift acceptances, and capital improvement requests. The board will also receive updates on TEA ratings, education services, and math textbook adoption.
- Capital improvement request for turf installation along High School Drive and Granada Avenue at MIS/HPMS
- Capital improvement request for a 9-square game at Boone Field
- Approval of a staff development waiver for up to 2,100 professional learning minutes
- Authorization for Jacob Donnell to manage accounts at Plains Capital Bank
- Annual review of the approved broker-dealer list and investment policy CDA(LOCAL)
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or substantive decisions made during the meeting.
Work Session
The board will hold a work session to receive information updates on academic ratings, instructional practices, and curriculum. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and security matters.
- TEA Ratings Update
- Math textbook adoption update
- Science and Social Studies framework updates
- Staff appraisal system update
- Gifting guidelines update
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system maintenance notices. There are no records of discussions, proposals, or decisions made during this meeting.
Called Meeting Cancelled
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting to hear and decide upon a Level III grievance appeal from a district parent. The meeting includes a closed session for deliberations and legal consultation.
- Hearing and decision on a Level III Grievance/Appeal of a District Parent
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of Maintenance & Operations and Debt Service tax rates for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various district improvement plans and personnel reports.
- Public hearing on Maintenance & Operations and Debt Service tax rates for 2025-26
- Approval of 2025/2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreements with City of University Park for D.A.R.E. and SRO police services
- Proposed 2025/2026 General Fund budget amendment
- Approval of 2025/2026 District and Campus Improvement Plans
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the August 26, 2025, Regular Meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
The Board will meet to hear a Level III grievance appeal from a district parent in closed session. Following the hearing and legal consultation, the Board will reconvene in open session to consider a decision on the matter.
- Hearing and decision on Level III Grievance/Appeal of District Parent
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a file reference for the meeting minutes without the actual content of the proceedings.
Called Meeting
The board will consider updates to local policies EFB(LOCAL) and FNCE(LOCAL). Members will also receive information on the 2025-2026 school year tax rates, Bond 2024 progress, and district improvement plans.
- Action items for local policy updates EFB(LOCAL) and FNCE(LOCAL)
- Information on M&O and Debt Service Tax Rates for the 2025-2026 school year
- Bond 2024 update
- Review of STAAR, EOC, and AP results
- Updates on Honor Code, Extracurricular Framework, and HB 1481 Plan
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a signed minutes file. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board will meet to discuss several closed-session items, including legal consultations and personnel matters. The board will specifically consider the acquisition of real property through purchase or condemnation for three specific addresses.
- Acquisition of real property at 4136 and 4138 Grassmere Lane
- Acquisition of real property at 4153 Hyer St.
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a signed minutes file. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025-26 general fund budget, debt service budget, and property tax rates. The board is also considering the adoption of the 2025-26 budget and a final amendment to the 2024-25 budget.
- Public hearing and proposed approval of the 2025-26 budget and tax rates
- Capital improvement request for turf and playground upgrades at Boone Elementary
- Capital improvement request for athletic field turf at Bradfield Elementary
- Consideration of real property acquisition at 4148 Grassmere Unit 1 and 4148 Hyer
- Approval of the 2024-25 Final Amended General Fund Budget
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the June 17, 2025, Regular Meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD Board will hold a work session to receive information updates on the district's budget, bond progress, and academic performance. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- 2025-2026 Budget and Compensation Update
- 2025 STAAR Preliminary Results Update
- Bond Update
- Framework Focus Areas & Instructional Practices Update
- School Experience Survey & CIP/DIP Update
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will officially declare the results of the May 3, 2025, school board election and administer oaths of office to new members. The board will also reorganize its officers and review several capital improvement requests and district gifts.
- Canvassing of May 3, 2025, School Board Election results
- Administration of Oath of Office for Bryce Benson (Place 3), Michael Denton (Place 4), and Ellen Lee (Place 5)
- Proposed replacement of playground turf at University Park Elementary
- Proposed new wayfinding signage at HPHS
- Proposed 2025-2026 substitute pay rates
The provided document contains only a landing page and system notifications. No meeting minutes, motions, or decisions were recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
The Board will consider approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price for renovation projects at four campuses. They will also receive updates on the 2024 bond, budget planning, and substitute pay.
- Proposed $35,624,168 Guaranteed Maximum Price for 2025 & 2026 summer renovations by Lee Lewis Construction
- Renovation costs: HPHS ($18,702,355), HPMS-MIS ($10,817,338), Armstrong ($4,869,675), and Highlander Stadium ($1,234,800)
- Proposed Add/Alts totaling $483,355
- 2025-2026 Budget Planning Update
- 2025-2026 Proposed Sub Pay
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will discuss proposed employee compensation for the 2025-2026 school year. The board is also reviewing final pricing for a middle school turf and track project and a budget amendment.
- Proposed 2025-2026 compensation and teacher pay scale
- Final pricing of $4,618,465 for MS field turf and track project with Paragon Sports Constructors
- 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
- Acceptance of gifts from various PTAs, PTOs, and the HPISD Police Department
- Addition of Jacob Donnell as authorized representative for Lone Star Investment Pool accounts
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to the meeting date. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD board’s April 17, 2025 called meeting agenda lists only procedural items: a public-comment period, a closed session under multiple Texas Government Code exemptions, and adjournment. No ordinances, contracts, or votes are scheduled for action.
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to review updates on the 2024 bond, proposed teacher salary scales for 2025-26, honor code revisions, literary works policies, and preschool program updates. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; items are presented for discussion.
- Bond 2024 Update presentation reviewed
- 2025-26 Teacher Salary Scale proposed
- Honor Code Update discussed
- Literary Works Update reviewed
- Proposed Policy EHBG Update on preschool program presented
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review a consent agenda including a major HVAC upgrade and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes updates on bond progress, STAAR testing, and staff benefits.
- Contract for E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc. for HPMS-MIS HVAC Project in the amount of $4,126,997
- Approval of High School Sensory Room upgrades
- 2024-25 General Fund budget amendment
- Deed restriction negotiations with Northway Christian Church for a staff Preschool Program at Boone Elementary
- Acceptance of March 2025 gifts from HPEF, PTA/PTOs, PC TAG, and Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to review district performance and operations. Presenters provide updates on bond progress, STAAR test results, curriculum changes, student surveys, and staff benefits. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Bond Update presentation by Scott Drillette
- STAAR Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
- Science/Social Studies curriculum update presentation
- School Experience Survey results presentation
- Staff Benefits Update presentation
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to a PDF file. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2025 Board Goals and review several gift acceptances. The board is also considering the selection of a contractor for athletic field turf projects and the coordination of a joint election with Dallas County.
- Approval of Paragon Sports Constructors for turf projects at Grassmere Field, Middle School Athletic Field, and Gary Weber Indoor Practice Facility
- Authorization to negotiate a joint election contract with Dallas County Elections Department for the May 4, 2024 election
- Approval of 2025 Board Goals
- Acceptance of gifts from Moody Innovation Institute, Clements Endowment, and various PTAs
- Review of the 2024 Bond update
The provided document is a landing page for the February 18, 2025, meeting minutes and does not contain the actual text of the proceedings. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board held a work session on February 4, 2025 to review draft 2025 Board Goals and receive a Bond Update presentation. No formal votes or decisions were listed on the agenda; the meeting included a closed session for legally permitted private discussions.
- Review of draft 2025 Board Goals by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
- Bond Update presentation by Scott Drillette
- Closed session under Texas Government Code sections for legal, personnel, and security matters
The provided document is a landing page for a work session and does not contain the actual meeting minutes. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report. The board is also deciding on a construction manager for the 2024 Bond Program and a pay resolution for weather-related closures.
- Order calling for Trustee Election for Places 3, 4, and 5 on May 3, 2025
- Selection of Lee Lewis Construction, Inc. as Construction Manager-at-Risk for the 2024 Bond Program
- Pay resolution for employees during weather closures on January 9-10, 2025
- Waiver for low attendance at Highland Park High School on November 21 due to a terroristic threat
- Public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report
The provided text contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in this document.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to review two information items: a 2024 bond update and the annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). No decisions are scheduled; the board will only discuss these reports.
- Bond 2024 Update Presentation reviewed by Scott Drillette
- TAPR Report Overview presented by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
- Superintendent Annual Evaluation discussed in closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD board will hold a called meeting on January 7, 2025, but the agenda contains only procedural items such as public comments, a state-of-the-district report, and a closed session for legally permitted discussions. No decisions or substantive items are listed.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.