{
 "city": "Hempstead Independent School District",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-2241/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on 2026-2027 budget, tax rate, and staff pay changes",
   "summary": "The Hempstead ISD board will meet July 20, 2026 to deliberate and vote on several financial and policy items, including a budget amendment, compensation plan, teacher step increases, the 2026 tax rate, and multiple insurance renewals. The board will also discuss updates to local policies and a contract extension with Waller County Tax Office.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=754933",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Special Meeting Budget Workshop",
   "headline": "Hempstead ISD board to workshop 2026-2027 budget in special meeting",
   "summary": "The Hempstead Independent School District board will hold a special budget workshop to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes procedural items such as a call to order, quorum declaration, and prayer before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=753876",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=753876",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Hempstead ISD board to vote on 2026-27 meeting dates, budget amendment, and school bus purchases",
   "summary": "The Hempstead Independent School District board will meet on June 15, 2026, to discuss and possibly approve several administrative items. The board will review routine reports, deliberate on budget amendments, and consider purchasing school buses using grant funds. No major policy decisions are listed on this agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=749618",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=749618",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Hempstead ISD to reorganize board and review food service contract",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will vote on board officers and administer the oath of office to two new members. The board will also consider the superintendent's hiring authority and a contract renewal for food services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=744734",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=744734",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to canvass May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees Election results",
   "summary": "The Hempstead Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet for a special session to order the canvassing of returns and declare the results of the May 2, 2026, Board of Trustees Election.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=744733",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=744733",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on budget amendment, bus purchases, and auditor contract",
   "summary": "The Hempstead ISD board will meet April 20, 2026 to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items, including a budget amendment, continued auditor services, and the purchase of two school buses. The meeting also includes recognitions for students and staff, administrative reports, and a closed session for personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=740352",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=740352",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "SpecialMeeting",
   "headline": "Hempstead ISD board to hold closed session and training April 7",
   "summary": "The Hempstead Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to open with routine items, allow a brief public forum, and then enter a closed session for personnel discussions under Texas law. After reconvening in open session, the board may take action on matters considered in closed session. The meeting also includes governance team training and development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=738666",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=738666",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Hempstead ISD to consider budget amendment and alcohol permit request",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss Budget Amendment #4 and a request for an alcohol permit near the Hempstead ECC. The board will also review financial reports and personnel contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=735603",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=735603",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-03",
   "body": "Special Meeting Cancelled",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=734050",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-25",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to consider resolution for Waller County Appraisal District office",
   "summary": "The Hempstead Independent School District will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a resolution regarding an appraisal office facility. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=733239",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=733239",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Hempstead ISD to consider 2026-2027 district calendar and budget amendment",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Reports. The body will also deliberate on a budget amendment, the upcoming school year calendar, and employee compensation for a January 26 weather event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=731520",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=731520",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-22",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to discuss Superintendent evaluation and contract provisions",
   "summary": "The Hempstead Independent School District will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session. The board will deliberate on the Superintendent's evaluation and contractual provisions, as well as consult with the district's attorney.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=725820",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=725820",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on charter school partnership for Hempstead Elementary",
   "summary": "The Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees will meet on January 20, 2026, to consider approving a campus charter for Third Future Schools to operate Hempstead Elementary School. The board will also discuss renewing a truancy prevention grant, calling the May 2026 school board election, and applying for a school safety grant. Monthly recognitions for students and staff will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2241?meeting=725782",
   "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2241?meeting=725782",
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2241"
  }
 ]
}