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Breaking News
Board Report for October 13, 2008
The board report of the regular meeting of the HISD Board of Trustees for October 13, 2008 is now available on-line. Visit our Board Report Library for all reports past and present.
August 2008 Bobcat Broadcaster
The August 2008 edition of the Bobcat Broadcaster is now available online. To access this issue and peruse previous releases, please visit our Bobcat Broadcaster Library.
Hallsville ISD Training Notice
Hallsville ISD recently (September 19, 2008) offered training for district administrators regarding the implementation of the 504 program. The training was offered by Gigi Norman, an attorney with the law firm of Walsh, Anderson, Brown, Schulze and Aldridge, P.C. Anyone interested in a copy of the workshop handout or a training video of this presentation should contact Jeannie Brooks at (903)668-5990, ext. 5007.
Upcoming Events
End of Grading Period
December 19, 2008

Early Release (2 hours)
December 19, 2008

Christmas Break
December 22, 2008 - January 05, 2009

Staff Work Day
January 5, 2009

Mid-Year Graduation
January 9, 2009

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Featured Content
From the Superintendent
I am excited to announce that Hallsville Independent School District has made agreements on school sites for the construction of a new High School and Elementary School. The location of the new Hallsville High School will be...
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Featured Sites
HISD Business And Financial
The Hallsville ISD Business and Financial Services web site provides budgeting, finance, accounting, and property tax information for HISD employess and Hallsville/Harrison County residents at large.
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HISD Bond Information Site
In Hallsville ISD, our goal is to build and maintain the best possible facilities for our students. In addition, we strive to be good stewards of bond funds and become more environmentally friendly. It is because of the support and conscious efforts of the Hallsville community that we are able to continue to provide quality learning environments for our students. We welcome you to contact the district to track progress throughout the 2007 bond program.
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HISD Curriculum & Instruction
Hallsville Independent School District provides a comprehensive educational program with a wide range of academic and elective courses beginning at the pre-kindergarten/primary level and continuing through to high school. Hallsville ISD is committed to coordinating the written, taught and tested curriculum.
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Hallsville ISD Education Foundation and Alumni Association
This website is dedicated to the students, alumni, and friends of Hallsville ISD. The Foundation seeks to provide independent funding for projects and programs that enhance...
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Hallsville ISD Community Outreach Program
The primary goal of HISD Community Outreach Program is to offer assistance by parents and our community members and organizations to the Hallsville Independent School District in providing the very best education possible for the students of the district. "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much!"
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HISD News
News From Around HISD
Hallsville ISD is 100% Highly Qualified
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires that all core academic subject area teachers meet the highly qualified (HQ) teacher requirements. Each district is required to publicly report the percentage of teachers meeting this status. Hallsville ISD is pleased to report that for the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years that 100% of the core academic teachers in the district meet this federal requirement.

Bus Purchases for 2007-2008
The Board approved the purchase of five new buses. The purchase will include four 71 passenger route buses and 1 bus for children with special needs.

Fuel Bids for the 2007-2008 School Year
The Board approved awarding the fuel contract to Velvin Oil. This is the same company that was awarded last year.

ESL Grade and Language Classification
ESL report of student enrollment by grade language proficiency, as of September 28, 2007, showed: 72 students enrolled in the ESL program, 5 students are non-English speakers, 57 students are limited English speakers, 10 students are fluent English speakers, More than 50% of these students are in grades Pk-2.

Upgrade to EDP Financial and Student Management Software
The Board approved the upgrade from the EDP Financial and Student Management software to the new Windows based EDP system. This upgrade will be scheduled with EDP as soon as possible.

Safe and Drug Free School and Health Advisory Council Membership List
The Board approved the membership list for the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Health Advisory Council, as presented by Ann Newell, Director of Special Programs. The council, which is composed of community members, parents and school staff, meets during the year to make recommendations for the district’s Safe and Drug Free Schools Program and Health programs and issues.

Update on Bond Election
Mr. Wright informed the Board that Hallsville Independent School District is providing two Town Hall Meetings to communicate facts about the upcoming Bond Election. The Town Hall Meetings will be Tuesday, October 9, and Thursday, October 18, 7:30 pm, at the Hallsville High School Auditorium. Everyone in the community is invited to these Bond Election Presentations. A School Bond Election Information Brochure is being distributed throughout the community. Anyone who has not received an information brochure about the Bond Election, please contact Carol Greer (HISD Public Relations), at 903 668-5990, ext. 5012 or visit our website at http://www.hisdbond.info.   Read more...

News From the Texas Education Agency
Task Force on Test Integrity Recommends Security Enhancements
After studying the Texas student testing program since August, the Task Force on Test Integrity is offering 10 recommendations that include calling for the creation of a transparent data analysis system that looks at one-time occurrences as well as trends, and includes quicker resolution when irregularities are suspected.

New website dedicated to highlighting Texas public school successes
A new website highlights successes achieved by Texas public schools and those connected with them.

Campus Security and Safety
A letter from Education Commissioner Shirley J. Neeley to Texas school administrators regarding important information about campus security...

Bad weather make-up policies
A letter issued by the Texas Education Agency in May addresses the agency’s policies regarding days of instruction that are missed due to weather, safety or health issues for the 2006-2007 school year.

Pandemic Flu Information
The potential threat for a pandemic or global epidemic of influenza is from a new or novel virus, one that has not previously infected humans. The novel virus influenza currently circulating...

Preliminary 2006 AYP Results Now Available
The preliminary 2006 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results for all districts and campuses in Texas are now available online.   Read more...

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