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Key outcomes
- Donations: The board approved the February 2025 donations as presented.
- Order of election: The board voted to call the May 3, 2025 election to fill board places 2, 3, 4 and 5 and to continue joint elections with political subdivisions in Tarrant County; the administration was authorized to negotiate a contract with Tarrant County Elections Administration.
- Construction contracts: The board approved amending the existing contract with Joris General Contractors Inc. to add the construction of replacement campuses for Hurst Hills, Wilshire and Bell Manor elementary schools and authorized the superintendent to execute the contracts.
- Medicaid billing services: The board approved an agreement with Onward Learning for Medicaid billing and reporting services to replace temporary arrangements with Houston ISD.
- Superintendent contract: The board approved modifications to the superintendent’s contract as submitted.

Other approved items included routine procurement and renewals listed on the agenda (AP and IB examinations, web filter renewal, vehicle purchases, maintenance contracts). Each motion recorded on the meeting passed following board votes; specific mover and seconder names were not recorded in the public portion of the transcript for every motion.

Why it matters: These votes finalize procurement, contract and governance steps that affect district operations, capital projects and elections administration. The construction contract amendments move three elementary replacement projects forward under a single contractor; the election order initiates the May trustee election timetable.

Votes (recorded outcomes)
- Donations for February 2025 — approved.
- Call election 05/03/2025, negotiate Tarrant County contract — approved.
- Amend existing Joris General Contractors contract to add Hurst Hills, Wilshire and Bell Manor replacements — approved.
- Approve agreement with Onward Learning for Medicaid billing and claiming services — approved.
- Approve superintendent contract modification — approved.

The board recessed or adjourned following routine closing items. No item requiring further public hearings was tabled at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Work Session 2-3-25","oneSentenceSummary","The HEB ISD board approved donations, called the May 3, 2025 election, amended construction contracts for replacement elementary campuses, authorized a Medicaid billing agreement with Onward Learning, and approved the superintendent's contract modification, among other routine items.","taxTitle","HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",13518,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6353194,"HEB ISD pre‑K enrollment climbs; district describes capacity, registration and classroom plans",366,5124000,5490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2&start=5124&end=5490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2/thumbnail_5124000.jpg","/articles/6353194/Texas/HEB-ISD-preK-enrollment-climbs-district-describes-capacity-registration-and-classroom-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353194-a053416db9410eaa3a6ec34d21447551/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155805&Signature=LDA1hY-QwsOsBZYeY-F-ZrnQcM~iCVhcD9XZXjWD7zQmiiDX4Lfb1loSgP3QD7s1vlxnD33RqV07B9r~Vca5PrQZVnWSEP6cyegdNQf9wtyuPj5Nnx-OoJBj9d5kBhn4ruJDa6jsOCI6UskXPklDW8FUDcOr-Sxe1eSXWs0P0v3XUiyjqJ-ola~ZVcpZ94OU~urV51f2eaJ3DwieYOGZ3JyxUwqGFFVaqa-3VPsAbKfhqHrVL5UtneNt5TxUQXSOEzWgNvPWsr0hED5Ld1y1WkBHkJIxpB1cZDT9x60Ei7yXgdMvNElOoJeWVwyqK7ZxF0dCNQA2I3jvwcNJRlvwcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff told the board that full‑day pre‑K enrollment has grown substantially and that the district is adjusting seat allocations and registration timing to manage capacity.

Presenters said state and tuition‑based pre‑K programs were unified under a single curriculum (Frog Street) after House Bill 3 required full‑day pre‑K rollout and high‑quality components; the district now runs full‑day pre‑K on many campuses.

Why it matters: Rapid pre‑K growth affects campus space, staffing and registration procedures; staff described changes to pre‑K seat allocation and plans to merge tuition and state seats on campuses that host both programs to create unified pre‑K classrooms.

Enrollment and capacity
Presenters reported pre‑K enrollment rose from about 693 students in 2021 to roughly 1,012 students in the most recent reporting period — a roughly 40 percent increase since 2021. Tuition‑based seats were listed as 54 and applicants for tuition seats exceeded supply — district staff said they received more than 200 applications for tuition seats last year and maintained wait lists at some campuses.

Operational adjustments
Staff said they will merge tuition and state seats into single pre‑K classrooms on specific campuses (Bedford Heights, Meadow Creek, Spring Garden, Trinity Lakes and Viridian) for the following school year while keeping the tuition registration process separate because tuition seats are allocated by lottery. The district moved pre‑K registration to April to improve projection accuracy for staffing and facilities.

Funding and statewide context
Presenters reminded the board that the 2019 House Bill 3 required full‑day pre‑K implementation and high‑quality components, but state funding still reflects half‑day rates; a board member urged community advocacy for increased state funding.

Board discussion and next steps
Board members asked about available campus rooms and whether pre‑K capacity could be dispersed to relieve pressure; staff said expanding capacity depends on available rooms and other program needs such as special education. Staff said they will continue to monitor registration numbers and campus capacity and return with future updates.","District staff reviewed full‑day pre‑K enrollment growth, capacity limits and plans to merge tuition and state‑funded seats on selected campuses; officials said pre‑K enrollment rose about 40% since 2021 and tuition‑based demand exceeded available seats.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6353198,"HEB ISD reports rise in emergent bilingual enrollment, exit gains in 2024",532,4236000,4768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2&start=4236&end=4768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2/thumbnail_4236000.jpg","/articles/6353198/Texas/HEB-ISD-reports-rise-in-emergent-bilingual-enrollment-exit-gains-in-2024","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353198-98ca108ee35e0976288af4a56d3fd64f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155805&Signature=bJS~yAsPp4AuA82cdqMUFvZjd-5LPCLEDBhR0dnU9D5DNcJm3gBBiRhgb~YNaDMMw0N5a58B6MxHk4IEUEDmIygPzRdwizGDY7XTU5tu6-wLeu6jogRuW7hnEtKbmHy7XOXz0oJeEQV~yJabhdiEpxg~J6AxQm8g0fmVX93cKV4waOOsGvJ~qIcBVQ7j0-TdOD8xtzNugTzqCgF2TnaW8QVITdBWZ3F~J2Hqtc0kjvMUeOY1Jx0Ipkf1Jn4RdCdTyJAzBdE4pQebeDmyY2R6x9V-PsD1bJO4kyaU0hT-IQdcLogaAQWiR0ISGqAJmHPfUdc2NRq8GMIlMEJ-kAcDPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Henry Butler, the district Bilingual/ESL coordinator, presented the HEB ISD bilingual and ESL annual program evaluation for school year 2023–24 and reviewed enrollment, state assessments and program supports.

Butler told the board the district’s emergent bilingual population increased from about 3,100 in 2016 to roughly 5,600 in 2024 and that the district exited 748 students from bilingual/ESL services in 2024, compared with 36 exits in 2023.

Why it matters: Growing emergent bilingual enrollment affects staffing, program delivery and assessment patterns. Butler described state and federal assessment rules the district uses to place and monitor students and outlined supports for teachers and campuses.

Assessment trends and accountability
Butler said STAR, STAAR and TELPAS results showed some declines consistent with statewide patterns after recent assessment changes; he noted small cohort sizes can shift percentages with the addition or subtraction of a few students. The presentation explained TELPAS proficiency levels and the alternate TELPAS option for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Program delivery and teacher supports
Butler described the district’s bilingual and ESL delivery models (late‑exit and dual language bilingual models; ESL instruction in English) and said bilingual students begin exiting in fourth grade under the district’s late‑exit model, while ESL students may begin exiting in first grade. He said the district filed 80 bilingual program exceptions for languages with insufficient numbers to require a bilingual program and 34 ESL waivers for teachers who lacked ESL certification; the district provides full‑day training and reimbursement to help teachers gain certification.

Staffing and resources
Butler said the district added three full‑time teaching units (one at Harwood Junior High, one at Bell High School and one full‑time ELPAC specialist) and is purchasing instructional materials and online programs to support bilingual and secondary ESL instruction.

Board discussion and context
Board members asked whether the decline in assessment scores mirrored state trends; Butler and other staff said the dip aligned with statewide patterns and reflected the second year of a new state test. No vote was required for the report; staff said they will continue monitoring results and supporting teacher certification and campus coaching.","District staff presented the bilingual and ESL annual program evaluation, reporting growth in emergent bilingual students, assessment results and program supports including teacher certification assistance and added staff units.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6353203,"HEB ISD board hears plan for Navy cadet program; district approved to start NNDCC in August 2025",1000,2554000,3554000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2&start=2554&end=3554","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2/thumbnail_2554000.jpg","/articles/6353203/Texas/HEB-ISD-board-hears-plan-for-Navy-cadet-program-district-approved-to-start-NNDCC-in-August-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353203-b1e3a10ad771645dde3d2ea89b176585/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155805&Signature=DloD-8FkBL5OXk8l0gco8bhzdw2u-y5bjuO6dP7JBh4mpqybhvBcl8yVNg0ucSOnQ4FEg8uMW4SceniYW37Q8HzMOXIb-OjXvCt4FLDyNpJmkv2lKKpzgTK9oiJjcfH5yJerLxQnxHvO-J5ar8JW-qF63UuKuIxUTCL~xQjkCBIYOMiIJ5sTSNbiZwMUvotBb79jcM08KMulv-o9KYT97qXVYQkJ3u01XCBqLDxFuqh41gJCuD5VlQpNTF6ZaWZDVpXZ1z-XwN-mAUdl53SYAZ5lfbstyyyrQ5FLMOeDXQ-wMnoiJKwZQcNjTFYJP96RKKk4qYYXcE5juhLt8q-Dyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford ISD has been approved by the U.S. Navy to begin a Naval National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) in August 2025, district staff told the board during a presentation that outlined recruitment, schedule and funding plans.

Sonya Stanton, who led the presentation, said the district will operate the initial program with district funding and aim to reach 100 cadets for two consecutive school years; achieving that threshold would enable conversion to a fully funded Navy Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program, which the district hopes to secure by fall 2027.

Why it matters: The program introduces a military‑style leadership and citizenship curriculum districtwide and will be offered to eighth through eleventh graders; district staff said the program is intended to support leadership, teamwork and post‑secondary opportunities and to be open to all students, not as a recruiting tool.

Program approval and timeline
Stanton told the board the district’s application was accepted in June and the NNDCC squadron will start in August 2025. “This process has been a long time coming,” Stanton said. She described outreach to local mayors, Red River Recruiting District advisors and Navy leadership, and noted earlier ROTC scholarship awards to local students helped build relationships that supported the application.

Funding, equipment and recruitment
Staff said district funding will pay for the initial NNDCC program. Stanton and Master Chief Alex Rinconis reported $15,000 has been raised so far; about $5,100 has already been spent on color‑guard equipment. Stanton said the district also received $10,000 in local support last year (identified in the presentation as a prior district allocation), a $5,000 grant from Texas Trust, and a pending grant application with Bell Helicopter.

Rinconis, a retired command master chief who will serve as the program’s instructor, described recruiting activity at junior high campuses and visits to neighboring JROTC programs. “At this point now, we have 70 plus students who have signed up or inquired about this already,” he said. Staff said recruitment and planning will continue across junior highs and high schools this spring; the district plans to bus ninth‑grade cadets to the Bueinger (BCT/A or district career/technical facility identified in the presentation) for specific class periods.

Program scope and participation
Stanton said the NNDCC and future JROTC will be open to eighth through eleventh graders with a goal to prioritize ninth and tenth graders so students can remain in the program. The district plans one HEB squadron, multiple class periods (first through fifth period and seventh period options were shown) and after‑school opportunities for drill and competitions. Stanton emphasized the program uses Navy curriculum but does not require students to later join the military.

Community roles and next steps
Staff said they will continue fundraising for uniforms and equipment and will pursue volunteer support from veterans groups and community partners. Board members asked about certification criteria for conversion to JROTC, program capacity based on classroom seats (presenters said rooms near the Bueinger have about 28 seats each), and how turnover in the first year would affect the 100‑cadet threshold; staff clarified the 100 number is the total enrolled cadets and not necessarily the exact same students for both years.

No board motion was required; staff said they will continue recruitment, finalize bus schedules and report back as planning continues.","The board was briefed on the district’s approval by the U.S. Navy to begin a Naval National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) in August 2025, the fundraising and staffing plans, and the district’s goal to convert to a full JROTC program after two consecutive years with at least 100 cadets.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6353207,"HEB ISD: Ninth-grade athletics, VPA moved to high schools after first-year review",741,1723000,2464000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2&start=1723&end=2464","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2221608-937e8d0e57f2d138190b4c011accd9d2/thumbnail_1723000.jpg","/articles/6353207/Texas/HEB-ISD-Ninth-grade-athletics-VPA-moved-to-high-schools-after-first-year-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6353207-aeffb30ff6caed14f7e5cc02fde2e608/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155805&Signature=Q5nXLlXbFrCkQO4Oifb1RIDS4773ekfhsoMCUbuBVe3l-OkG8nwwfF4hpZ31hbF83wMrar2wNPBXv71aZq0qgJJEsi0pdT~nR9xlgMeNrXIoC2m2BCYS3fnu9Rw7zT8J0G0StHo9-50Eg-Kf-zBNjA~MDC7hSzTzkNJkYgJ~yG7pkxwI8ZX0iXK3P0w9XRrq7pd9ZPVmSlM~-Q-MUdOKdnahV4RW17sbU6dWC1nUMWfHLbCOVL3N0OVW7wCebND19KmvstrwxSXCdu7HfN0w7pAgPVzWuj83PeJ7jUwpqR0~7wHbS6~8XoNUjPOrxUSLLdx621snGuvdO9dIBPdISg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford ISD board on Monday received a report on the district’s first year of moving remaining ninth‑grade athletics and select visual and performing arts programs from junior highs to Bell and Trinity high schools.

Administrators said the change, implemented to improve efficiency and reallocate staff and funding, moved 418 freshmen into high‑school athletics programs and selected 49 freshmen from junior highs for marching band and drill team auditions.

The presentation, led by Miss Rhodes (freshman VPA and athletics presenter), summarized the district’s Plan‑Do‑Study‑Act review of the transition and relayed survey results from parents and students. “The majority of the students feel well supported as they transition into the program,” Rhodes said during the presentation.

Why it matters: District leaders said the move was intended to optimize personnel and facilities as part of the district strategic plan’s effectiveness and efficiency goals. Board members pressed staff about logistics, transportation and whether the change affected students’ ability to participate in both extracurriculars and academics.

Details of the first year
Administrators credited coordination among coaches, directors, counselors and transportation for addressing unanticipated logistical issues. Rhodes said athletics moved 418 freshmen into the high schools across football, volleyball, basketball, girls soccer and cheer; marching band and drill team auditions resulted in 49 freshmen selected to participate at the high‑school level.

Survey results and follow up
Rhodes said the VPA and athletic surveys showed mostly satisfied or neutral responses, with common areas for improvement including communication and scheduling. Rhodes told the board the VPA survey went out in November and athletic surveys in December and that survey comments were compiled verbatim. She said staff plan to survey coaches and directors at the end of the school year to gather additional perspectives.

Board questions focused on participation and classroom impacts. One board member asked whether teachers (beyond coaches) had been surveyed to measure academic effects; Rhodes said principals and counselors had been consulted and that additional surveys of coaches and administrators will be conducted.

Next steps
Rhodes said freshmen athletics and cheer will remain at the high schools for the 2025–26 school year. Drill team freshmen will continue to audition for varsity and the district will explore expansion of the ninth‑grade marching band program, with potential increases of up to 25 percent in marching band participation.

The board did not take action on the presentation; staff said they will return with continued updates and additional survey results next school year.","The Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford ISD board heard an update on the first year of moving remaining ninth‑grade visual and performing arts (VPA) and athletics from junior highs to high schools, including participation counts, survey results and planned refinements to logistics and communication.","actionData","errors"]

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