North Hopkins ISD public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 19, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider amending the 2023-2024 operating budget and approving financial statements. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Superintendent's evaluation, contract extension, and a possible one-time retention stipend.
- Amendment of the 2023-2024 operating budget
- Approval of financial statements
- Consideration of Superintendent summative evaluation and contract extension
- Possible approval of a one-time retention stipend for the Superintendent
- Approval of Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative 2024-2025 Interlocal Agreement
November 16, 2023 - Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on state compensatory education and the district's financial rating, followed by administrative reports and action items. The board will consider approving a roofing contractor for storm damage repairs, adopting a chaplain policy, and approving a 4-H adjunct faculty agreement, among other items. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, legal, safety, and student transfer matters.
- Public hearing on State Compensatory Education
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Amend 2023-2024 operating budget
- Approve roofing contractor/quote for storm damage repairs
- Adopt policy regarding chaplains
November 16, 2023 - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the North Hopkins ISD board. The only action item is to canvass the ballots from the November trustee election, which is the official certification of the results. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, invocation, adjourn).
- Canvass ballots for November trustee election
November 1, 2023 Special Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal matters in executive session, followed by possible action. Public items include reviewing the timeline for canvassing the November 7, 2023 election and considering modifications to the superintendent's duties, responsibilities, and contract.
- Discuss and consider possible modifications to Superintendent's duties, responsibilities, and contract
- Discuss and review timeline for canvassing the November 7, 2023 election
- Executive session on personnel and staffing (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074)
- Executive session on school safety and District Emergency Operations Plan (Tex. Educ. Code § 37.0811)
- Executive session on student transfer applications (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.0821)
October 26, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider amending the 2023-2024 operating budget and adjusting the school calendar. The board will also review roofing repair quotes for storm damage and a one-time pay supplement for principals.
- Amendment of the 2023-2024 operating budget
- Approval of roofing contractor/quote for storm damage repairs
- Adjustment to the 2023-2024 school calendar
- One-time pay supplement for Principals due to Assistant Principal vacancy
- Review of Superintendent's evaluation timeline and process
September 28, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board will hold its regular meeting on September 28, 2023, with administrative reports on STAAR scores, savings, and storm damage, followed by action on the 2023-2024 operating budget amendment, investment report, and several action items including a joint election agreement and school safety grant expenditures. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal consultation.
- Amend the 2023-2024 operating budget
- Approve investment report and financial statements
- Consider Joint Election Agreement with Hopkins County
- Authorize Superintendent to approve School Safety Grant expenditures above $45,000 local limit
- Designate non-business days for Public Information Act (PIA)
August 31, 2023 - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the North Hopkins ISD board. The only substantive item is a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rates. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for public input before any board action.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rates
August 31, 2023 - Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board will consider adopting the 2023-2024 operating budget and set tax rates for Maintenance & Operations ($0.7575 per $100) and Interest & Sinking ($0.2315 per $100). They will also discuss and possibly approve several action items, including a resolution on armed security officers, adult meal prices, school calendar revisions, and a revised vacation policy. The board will enter executive session to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal consultation before reconvening for action.
- Adopt 2023-2024 operating budget
- Set M&O tax rate at $0.7575 per $100 of taxable value
- Set I&S tax rate at $0.2315 per $100 of taxable value
- Resolution regarding armed security officers
- Adult meal prices: $3.10 breakfast, $4.75 lunch
July 27, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board will hold its regular meeting on July 27, 2023, covering routine items like minutes, budget amendments, and financial reports, plus a presentation on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for school meals. The board will also consider several action items, including approving a student accident insurance carrier, reviewing policies and handbooks, and ordering the November 7, 2023 school board election. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal consultation.
- Consider participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program
- Approve student accident insurance carrier Health Special Risk, Inc. for 2023-2024
- Order November 7, 2023 School Board Election
- Amend the 2022-2023 operating budget
- Authorize Superintendent to hire an Assistant Principal for 2023-2024
July 7, 2023 Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the North Hopkins ISD board. The agenda is limited to an executive session to consult with the district attorney on confidential legal matters and to discuss individual employees. No votes or decisions are listed on the public agenda.
- Executive session under Texas Government Code § 551.071 (attorney consultation)
- Executive session under Texas Government Code § 551.074 (employee deliberations)
June 22, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board will hold its regular meeting on June 22, 2023, covering administrative reports, budget amendments, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023-2024 compensation plan, participation in the Community Eligible Program, and changes to meal rates for traveling students and employees. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal matters.
- Amend the 2022-2023 operating budget
- Approve participation in Community Eligible Program (CEP) for 2023-2024
- Approve 2023-2024 compensation plan
- Increase meal rate for students traveling for school purposes
- Designate fund balance
May 25, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with administrative reports, approval of minutes, a budget amendment, and financial reports. The board will also consider several action items, including a $90,000 expenditure for building repairs, a new teacher pay scale, and a custodial contract renewal.
- Amend the 2022-2023 operating budget
- Approve the investment report and financial statements
- Authorize up to $90,000 for power washing, painting, and repairs to the secondary classroom building and new gym
- Approve the 2023-2024 Teacher Pay Scale
- Renew custodial services contract with Sanchez Janitorial Service
April 27, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board is meeting for its regular April 2023 session. They will hear administrative reports, vote on the previous meeting's minutes, and consider amending the 2022-2023 operating budget. The board will also discuss and potentially approve the 2023-2024 instructional calendar, a final District of Innovation plan, a legal services agreement, and raising the superintendent's purchasing authority. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal consultation.
- Amend the 2022-2023 operating budget
- Approve investment report and financial statements
- Adopt the 2023-2024 District Instructional Calendar
- Approve the Final Amended District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
- Raise Superintendent's authority for single budgeted purchases
March 23, 2023 Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board will hold its regular meeting on March 23, 2023, covering administrative reports, approval of minutes, a budget amendment, and financial statements. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal matters, then reconvene to consider action items including the sale of a district house, policy revisions, and personnel contracts.
- Amend 2022-2023 operating budget
- Open sealed bids and award sale of district house
- Approve District of Innovation Plan amendment for fewer teacher contract days
- Approve 2022-2023 financial audit proposal
- Approve personnel contract recommendations for 2023-2024
February 23, 2023 - Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, a gym floor proposal, and several action items including a budget amendment, policy updates, and personnel matters. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel, school safety, student transfers, and legal consultation.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Gym floor proposal by Athletic Director Kelley Clark
- Amend 2022-2023 operating budget
- Consider TASB Policy Update 120
- Consider approval of administrative contracts and salaries
January 19, 2023 - Regular Meeting
The North Hopkins ISD board will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving the 2021-2022 financial audit, amending the 2022-2023 operating budget, and approving a proposal for electric buses and a charging station funded by an EPA grant. The board will also discuss an interlocal agreement with Region 10 Education Service Center and updates to the Guardian Program list, followed by an executive session for personnel, safety, and legal matters.
- Approve 2021-2022 Financial Audit Report
- Amend the 2022-2023 operating budget
- Approve Rush Truck Center proposal for electric buses and charging station (EPA Clean School Bus Program Grant)
- Discuss and consider approval of Interlocal Agreement with Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
- Discuss and consider approval of update to Guardian Program list