Hughes Springs ISD public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel actions and district operations. Key items include a potential contract termination and construction change orders for the Field House Remodel/Athletic Training Center.
- Proposed termination of Athletic Director’s term contract for good cause
- Proposed change orders for the Field House Remodel/Athletic Training Center (ATC) Construction Project
- Approval of the EOP for 2025-26 School Year
- Approval of 1st Semester SSA Invoice - 25-26
- Nominations for Morris County and Cass County Boards of Directors
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss tax rolls and levy resolutions for Morris and Cass Counties. The meeting includes reports on delinquent taxes and ESL program results, as well as decisions on district policies and personnel.
- Tax Roll and Levy Resolutions for Morris County 2025 and Cass County 2025
- Purchase of library books following Senate Bill 13 public posting requirements
- Sword Company quote for metal door and hardware
- Insurance contribution amounts for Affordable Care Act 25-26 compliance
- Annual review of local policies including investments, technology, and student wellness
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving the purchase of two 2025 Mazda CX-5 vehicles (stock # S0707681 and # S0545784). The board will also nominate candidates for the Cass and Morris County Boards of Directors for 2026-2027 and consider approving an invoice from the SUPERNet II Consortium for 2025-2026. Consent agenda items include approving minutes from three prior meetings and any needed budget amendments.
- Purchase of 2025 Mazda CX-5 Stock # S0707681
- Purchase of 2025 Mazda CX-5 Stock # S0545784
- Nomination of candidate for Cass County Board of Directors 2026-2027
- Nomination of candidate for Morris County Board of Directors 2026-2027
- Approval of invoice from SUPERNet II Consortium 2025-2026
Special Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will consider and vote on the 2025-2026 operating budget (Fund 199), food service budget (Fund 240), and debt service budget (Fund 599). The board will also consider approving the 2025 tax rate and a resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and parent rights. A closed session is planned to discuss personnel matters.
- Consideration to approve 2025-2026 budget for HSISD (Fund 199)
- Consideration to approve 2025 tax rate for HSISD
- Consideration to approve resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and parent rights
- Consideration to approve budget amendments
- Consideration to nominate a candidate for Cass County Board of Directors
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will hear a proposed budget preview for 2025-2026 and consider approving a property casualty insurance renewal from TPS for the period 09/01/25-09/01/26. The board will also consider rescheduling February and March 2026 meetings, nominating a candidate for the Cass County Board of Directors, and approving a resolution for adjunct staff for extracurricular status. Consent items include approving meeting minutes from July 21 and July 28, 2025, budget amendments, and the vendor list.
- Proposed Budget Preview for 2025-2026
- CONSIDERATION to Approve TPS Property Casualty Renewal 09/01/25-09/01/26
- CONSIDERATION to Approve Rescheduling of February 2026, and March 2026 Board Meetings
- CONSIDERATION to Nominate a Candidate for Cass County Board of Directors
- CONSIDERATION to Approve a Resolution for Adjunct Staff for Extracurricular Status Cass County
Special Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving the purchase of a new school bus for the 2025-2026 school year and approving the Centegix invoice for 2025-2026. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters including employment, resignations, and reassignments, then reconvene to take any necessary votes.
- Consideration to approve purchase of a new school bus for 2025-2026
- Consideration to approve the Centegix invoice for 2025-2026
- Closed session for personnel matters (employment, resignations, reassignments, transfers, substitute teacher list, extended leaves, additional positions)
- Reconvene to vote on matters considered in closed session
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will meet on July 21, 2025, to consider and potentially rule on a Level One parent complaint against the Superintendent. The board will also vote on salary raises and pay scales for teachers, clerical staff, auxiliary personnel, and administrators for the 2025-2026 school year, as well as approve an interim trustee to fill a vacancy.
- Consideration to rule on a parent complaint against the Superintendent (items 4.1, 4.2, 5.1)
- Consideration to approve new 2025-2026 Teacher Pay Scale and salary raises for all personnel categories (items 8.7–8.10)
- Consideration to approve appointment of an Interim Trustee to fill a vacancy (item 8.1)
- Property tax discussion and preliminary budget discussion (items 6.4, 6.5)
- Consideration to approve updates to board policies on library materials, admissions, student activities, and student electronic devices (item 8.15)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will administer oaths to newly elected trustees and elect board officers for the coming year. The board will also consider several banking resolutions, policy updates, and waivers for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Election of Board of Trustees officers
- TASB Policy Update 125 regarding local and legal policies
- Banking authority resolutions for First National Bank/Hughes Springs and Texas Heritage National Bank
- Fire alarm quotes for new construction
- Resolution regarding SB401 prohibition of non-enrolled students in UIL activities
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving TCOLE and TASB policy updates, hiring a math teacher, an interventionist, and an assistant principal for the 2025-2026 school year. In closed session, the board will consult with its attorney and discuss a Level One parent complaint against the superintendent, including whether to appoint an outside investigator. After closed session, the board will vote on the personnel contracts and on how to handle the parent complaint.
- CONSIDERATION to Approve TCOLE Model Policy for Hiring, Misconduct and Personnel
- CONSIDERATION to Approve TASB Localized Policy Updates (FDA, EB, DCA, DK, DBA, AF, EEB)
- Hiring of Jr. High 7th Math Teacher, Elementary Reading Interventionist, and Elementary Assistant Principal of Student Services for 2025-2026
- Closed session to discuss Level One parent complaint against the Superintendent and possible appointment of outside investigator
- CONSIDERATION to Rule on appeal of partial dismissal of parent complaint against the Superintendent
Special Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the results of the May 3, 2025 election. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters including employment, resignations, and reassignments.
- Canvass election results of the May 3, 2025 Election
- Closed session for personnel matters: employment, resignations, reassignments, transfers, substitute teacher list, extended leaves, additional positions
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving a textbook committee, instructional materials allotment, an open education resource transition plan, Bluebonnet Math materials, an annual Centegix renewal quote, an engagement letter with Wilf & Henderson CPAs, and HVAC unit quotes for new construction. In closed session, the board will discuss personnel matters including teacher contracts and hiring for the 2025-2026 school year, with votes on those items expected to follow in open session.
- Consideration to approve HVAC units quote for new construction
- Consideration to approve Bluebonnet Math materials
- Consideration to approve annual Centegix renewal quote
- Consideration to approve contracts for teachers, counselors, and nurses
- Consideration to approve hiring of Elementary 2nd Grade and 4th Grade Reading teachers for 2025-2026
Special Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving quotes for staff and student laptops. The board may also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including employment, resignations, and reassignments, with possible action taken afterward in open session.
- Consideration to approve quotes for staff and student laptops
- Closed session for personnel matters: employment, resignations, reassignments, transfers, substitute teacher list, extended leaves, additional positions
Special Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly take action on a field house addition and renovation project, and whether to approve a DECA Internationals trip to Orlando, Florida. The board will also discuss personnel matters, including hiring a 4th grade reading teacher, in closed session before reconvening for a vote.
- Consideration and possible action on the Field House Addition and Renovation Project
- Consideration to approve DECA Internationals trip to Orlando, FL (April 25-30, 2025)
- Closed session for personnel matters including hiring an Elementary 4th Grade Reading Teacher for 2025-2026
- Consideration to approve a contract for the 4th grade reading teacher position
- Superintendent's reports on enrollment, buildings/grounds, and finances
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025. They will consider approving a bid for network switching equipment, a second-semester SSA invoice, and budget amendments. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session, including hiring a boys teacher/coach and an elementary SPED teacher for the 2025-2026 school year, with possible votes in open session.
- Consideration to approve bid acceptance and purchase for network switching equipment
- Consideration to approve 2nd semester SSA invoice for 2024-2025
- Hearing on the district annual report (formerly TAPR report)
- Closed session to consider hiring of boys teacher/coach and elementary SPED teacher for 2025-2026
- Consideration to approve contracts for those hires in open session
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the upcoming school year calendar and update the TASB Localized Policy Manual. The board will also consider various student travel requests and personnel contracts.
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
- TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 124 regarding financial ethics, investments, and student welfare
- Resolution on FNB for Workers Comp. Account
- Travel requests for HS Band (Orlando, FL), HS Golf (Texarkana, AR), and 1st Grade (Greenwood, LA)
- Personnel contracts for Campus Principals, Assistant Principals, Director of Curriculum/Instruction, and Athletic Director
Regular Meeting
The Hughes Springs ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss facility renovations and election preparations. The board will also review the auditor's report and personnel matters in closed session.
- Field House/Weight Room Renovation and Construction Project
- Approval of Auditor's Report
- Order of Election
- Joint Election Agreement with City of Hughes Springs
- District Vulnerability Audit presentation by Jeff Pilgrim