Henrietta ISD Board Notes

Board of Trustees Meeting | April 14, 2025

The Henrietta ISD Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on April 14, 2025.

I. Call to order and Establish Quorum

2. The Invocation was given by Brad Yurcho

3. Public Comment - 1 person spoke during public comment about HHS administration

4. Wyatt and Brooklyn Goines led the Pledge of Allegiance

Celebrations

5. Recognition of HISD Students & Staff

HHS One Act Play was recognized for receiving alternate at bi-district and the following individuals earned awards:

🌟 Outstanding Crew Member (Lights): Taylor Allen

🌟 Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Peyton Seigler

🌟 All-Star Cast: Caedon Decker

🌟 All-Star Cast: Madison Odom

Informational Presentations / Reports

The Board heard presentations / reports on

6. CTE Presentation

6.1 Program of Study #7 - Graphic Design

7. Practicum for Entrepreneurship Presentation

8. Annual SHAC Report

9. Construction Report

10. PTECH Update

11. Board Continuing Education Status

Consent Agenda

The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented.

12.1 Approve minutes of the March 17 regular board meeting

12.2 Approve March Tax Report

12.3 Payment of Bills

Financial Updates

The Board approved amendments to the 2024-2025 budget.

13. District Financial Report

13.1 There were no amendments to the 2024-2025 Budget
13.2 Approve Quarterly Investment Report

Action Items

The Board reviewed and took action to:

14. Approve TEKS Verification

15. Approve additional innovative CTE Courses- Applied Nutrition & Dietetics Course, Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course, Dual Credit Horticulture, Entrepreneurship, Theatre Arts Class.

16. Approve the Open Education Resources Transition Plan for Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials

17. Approve the sick leave pool policy addition

18. Approve the trainer agreement for the 2025-26 school year

Administration Reports on Student Activities and Events

19.1 Chief Learning Officer Report

19.2 Istation Report & HB 3 Goals

19.3 STAAR Interim Report

20. Superintendent Report

20.1.1 Informational Items

20.1.1.1 Board Goals
20.1.1.2 Texas Strategic Leadership Update
20.1.1.3 Safety & Security
20.1.1.4 Bond Update
20.1.1.5 Committee Reports
20.1.1.6 Legislative Update

Executive Session

21. Executive Session: Texas Open Meeting Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551

21.1 Discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or
dismissal of personnel 551.074
21.2 Resignations
21.3 Discuss the deployment of specific occasions for, or implementation of security personnel
or devices, or security audit 551.076
21.4 New hire recommendations
21.5 Review of compensation plan
21.6 Personnel - Professional Contracts

22. Reconvene Regular Session

23. A motion was made by Betty Ellsworth and seconded by Nala Chambers to approve the resignations of Ben Kabisch, Rochelle Kabisch, Chapel Deaton, Jennifer Thompson, Julie Kleinert, Delight Clements, and Michelle Cassetty as presented. The motion carried. The vote 6-0.

24. A motion was made by Betty Ellsworth and seconded by Nala Chambers to rehire Jennifer Thompson and extend a one-year contract as presented. The motion carried. The vote 6-0.

25. Meeting Adjourned at 12:15 a.m. on April 15, 2025.