HEB ISD board approves staffing additions, canvasses tax‑rate election returns and OKs MOU to study digital signage

Trustees took a series of routine action items at the board meeting, approving staffing additions, canvassing election returns, and authorizing an exploratory memorandum of understanding.

Staffing and positions: On a motion and second the board approved additions to the 2025–26 staffing table. The request included two bond‑funded project management positions (a senior project manager and a project manager), three special education teacher‑assistant positions (Meadow Creek, Trinity Lakes, Wilshire), and two additional special‑education teachers (Meadow Creek and Wilshire). The motion passed after a roll or voice vote.

Canvass of voter‑approval tax‑rate election: Business services staff presented summary and precinct reports from the Nov. 4 voter‑approval tax‑rate election and recommended the board approve the certificate canvassing the returns. Staff reported the summary as 9,715 votes in favor, 9,285 against, and 449 undervotes; the board approved the certificate as presented.

Moak KC Texas Connect memorandum of understanding: Trustees approved an MOU to explore digital signage and advertising opportunities with Moak KC Texas Connect. Staff emphasized the MOU is non‑binding, imposes no cost and requires any future agreement to return to the board for approval; trustees asked for additional due diligence and information about other districts engaged by the company before a formal contract would be considered.

Other approvals: The board approved international student travel for four junior high students participating in a French exchange program and approved library book purchases that had been posted for the required 30 days with no public comments.

Each item was approved by motion and second; the meeting record indicates the motions passed but does not include individual trustee vote tallies for most items in the transcript.