Hawkins ISD board weighs tax rate, meal prices; no decisions yet published
The Hawkins Independent School District board met three times in the past two weeks, but no official decisions have been published from those meetings. The most consequential item on the table is a proposed 2026 tax rate, which the board discussed at a special meeting on July 29. A public meeting to discuss the tax rate is scheduled for August 17.
Special Meeting – July 29
The board met in special session to discuss property values and the proposed 2026 tax rate. The agenda included approval of the proposed tax rate, discussion of bus seat belts and a seat belt grant, an agreement with CHRISTUS EMS for ambulance coverage at HHS varsity football games for the 2026-27 school year, and an executive session on personnel and employment. No minutes have been published, so no votes or decisions are recorded.
Team of Eight Training – July 29
Also on July 29, the board held a Team of Eight training meeting. The minutes consist only of an agenda; no votes, decisions, or substantive outcomes are documented.
Regular Meeting – August 3
The board's regular meeting on August 3 was scheduled to vote on routine items, including adult meal prices for the 2026-2027 school year, a resolution on 4-H extracurricular status and an adjunct faculty agreement with Upshur County Extension, the 2026-2027 appraisal calendar, a delegate for the 2026 txEDCON Delegate Assembly, and renewals of property, liability, auto, crime, educator's legal liability, and workers compensation insurance. Minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are recorded.
Coming up
A public meeting to discuss the proposed 2026 tax rate is scheduled for August 17, 2026. No other upcoming meetings are listed within the next 14 days.