The Henrietta ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on October 12, 2026, in the Administration Building. The meeting opened with the invocation, followed by the pledges and public comment.
Recognitions
There were no recognitions of staff or student groups due to school holiday.
Construction Report
The Board received an update on construction and completing punch list items at the new high school.
Action Items
The Board considered several items during the meeting, including:
- Selecting a date to canvass votes to comply with the canvassing period.
-District and Campus Improvement Plans
-The Clay-Jack SSA Arrangement Agreement
-The investment policy
-The book purchase list
Consent Agenda
The Board approved the consent agenda items, including:
- Minutes from the September 14th regular board meeting.
- The September tax report.
- Payment of bills.
-Minutes of the Clay-Jack SSA Board of Directors Meeting.
ESL Report
Laura McDonald discussed the annual ESL Program Evaluation Report with the board.
Board Continuing Education Report
Brad Yurcho read the annual announcement on Continuing Education of Board Members.
Financial Report
Trustees reviewed the district's financial report and approved the Quarterly Investment report.
Program and Academic Updates
Assistant Superintendent Laura McDonald provided several updates including:
- Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
-Instructional Leadership & Campus Support
-Professional Development & PLCs
-Parent Communication & Curriculum Transparency
-Assessment & Data-Driven Instruction
-College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR)
-Continued Priorities
-Beginning of the Year Iready Results
Superintendent Report
- Superintendent Jaime Clark provided updates regarding: Our school board being recognized as one of the top 12 school boards in Texas at the TASA/TASB txEDCON conference in Houston. She also spoke about the bond, enrollment, safety & security, Texas Strategic Leadership, HISD Education Foundation, legislative priorities, strategic priorities, board ambassadors, and the District of Innovation Plan (DIP).
Executive Session
The Board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters, resignations, and security considerations. Upon reconvening in open session, trustees considered action on personnel resignations and the hiring of personnel.
The meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m.
