Hereford ISD public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss campus reports and financial updates. They are deciding on several facility contracts and updates to the district compensation plan.
- Approval of bids for cafeteria equipment replacements and fund balance designation for walk-in freezers and serving lines
- Job Order Contract for fencing replacement at various campuses
- Job Order Contract for administration projects and high school breezeways
- Amendment to the 2024/2025 Compensation Plan for a coaching and bus-driving stipend
- Class size waivers for 4th grade at Aikman Elementary
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss staff incentive payments and wage policies during school closings. The board will also receive financial and operational reports and review personnel contracts.
- Resolution for the Mid-year Retention Incentive Payment Program for HISD Staff and SFE Cafeteria Workers (2024-2025)
- Wage payments during all school closings
- Budget amendment
- Renegade Renewables update
- Personnel hiring, renewals, and terminations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hereford Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will review campus reports, hear financial and superintendent updates, and take action on a proposed purchase of choir uniforms. No major policy decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from September 30, October 3, and October 10, 2024
- Consideration and action on the proposed purchase of HISD Choir Uniforms
- Appointment of Deaf Smith County Juvenile Probation Board Representative for the 2024/2025 School Year
- Appointment of School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) for the 2024/2025 School Year
- Legislative Resolution for Priorities
Special Board Meeting
The Board will discuss the purchase of VFW land and the installation of safety and security panic buttons for Hereford High School and HCAL campuses. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters and security audits.
- Discussion and consideration of VFW Land Purchase
- Discussion and consideration of Safety & Security Panic Buttons for Hereford High School & HCAL Campuses
- Closed session regarding personnel resignations, hires, and contract renewals
- Closed session regarding security devices, security audits, and the Guardian Program
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a special meeting to conduct routine procedural items and a closed session. In closed session, the board may deliberate on personnel matters including resignations, new hires, contract renewals, and terminations, as well as security devices, audits, and potential implementation of a guardian program.
- Personnel deliberations: resignations, new hires, contract renewals/non-renewals, and terminations
- Security devices or security audits discussion
- Possible guardian program or security personnel implementation
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review campus reports and financial updates. Key action items include potential land acquisition and the adoption of a resolution for Public Information Act response timelines.
- Consideration and action to purchase VFW land
- Consideration and action on class size waivers for Aikman, Bluebonnet, and Northwest elementary schools
- Resolution designating non-business days in 2024 and 2025 for Public Information Act timelines
- Resolution authorizing a donation to Sack Pak 4 Kids
- Amending authorized signatures for Happy State Bank
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed tax rate for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. They will also consider an employee retention incentive pay program for cafeteria staff and discuss the potential purchase of VFW land.
- Public hearing and vote on Hereford ISD’s proposed 2024/2025 tax rate
- Consideration and action on an Employee Retention Incentive Pay Program for SFE cafeteria employees
- Discussion on the Purchase of VFW Land
- Public hearing on Amarillo College, Hereford Branch’s proposed 2024/2025 tax rate
- Possible closed-session deliberations on personnel, security, and a guardian program
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing and take action on the proposed budget for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. Additionally, the Board will consider the proposed tax rate for the Amarillo College Hereford Branch for the same period.
- Public hearing and action on the 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget
- Action on the proposed tax rate for Amarillo College Hereford Branch for 2024/2025
- Amendment to the Compensation Plan for the 2024/2025 school year
- Resolution regarding the extracurricular status of 4-H members and events
- Resolution authorizing specific individuals to possess firearms under Board Policy CKED(LOCAL)
Special Board Meeting
The Hereford ISD Board will meet in a special session to consider joining an accountability lawsuit. The agenda includes procedural items and a public comment period before adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action to join an accountability lawsuit
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider the employment contract for Dr. Ralph Carter as Superintendent and the proposed staff compensation plan for the 2024/2025 school year. Members will also discuss the 2024/2025 Student Code of Conduct and call for a public hearing on the proposed tax rate.
- Consideration of employment contract for Dr. Ralph Carter as Superintendent
- Proposed Compensation Plan for staff for the 2024/2025 school year
- Call for Public Hearing for the 2024/2025 Proposed Tax Rate
- Action on increasing adult meal prices for breakfast and lunch
- Bids for custodial supplies and food service equipment