At its December meeting the Hurst‑Euless‑Bedford ISD Board of Trustees approved multiple routine and substantive action items across finance, procurement and policy.

Key approvals

- Donations: Board approved December 2025 donations as presented (total reported on the record: $8,000).

- Consent agenda: The consent agenda was moved, seconded and adopted with no items pulled.

- Staffing table: Trustees approved two teacher assistant units in the Special Education department intended to staff a new STEP (Structured Teaching for Emotional Progress) self‑contained program.

- Policy CH(Local): The board approved a revision delegating authority to the superintendent to self‑certify the micro‑purchase threshold for federally funded purchases consistent with new federal thresholds.

- 2026‑27 School Calendar: Board approved Calendar A for the 2026‑27 school year after staff recommended Draft A following advisory and community input.

- Financial statements: The board approved the monthly financial statements for September and October 2025, including general fund balances and fund‑level metrics presented by finance staff.

- Budget transfers/amendments: Trustees approved a limited transfer ($1,500) and a December amendment of approximately $434,900 to cover SPED positions, TK rollforward and initial Skyward implementation costs.

- Procurement and contracts: The board approved participation in the Region 10 ESC multi‑region purchasing cooperative, first‑year extensions of RFP 24‑22 (catering/snack services) and RFP 24‑24 (spiritwear/awards), the purchase of fire alarm systems for North Euless Elementary, and the purchase of interactive flat panel displays under a TIPS contract.

- Vehicles and equipment: Trustees approved up to eight new/replacement vehicles (including buses and a refrigerated truck) not to exceed $820,000 and delegated purchase authority to the superintendent/designee; they also approved multipurpose indoor turf replacement for LD Bell and Trinity and other equipment purchases.

- Micro‑purchase threshold: The board self‑certified an increase in the federal micro‑purchase threshold from $49,999.99 to $99,999.99 for FY2025‑26.

- Board governance: Trustees approved updated board operating procedures and renewed membership in the Texas Association of School Boards and its legal assistance fund.

- Tarrant Appraisal District votes: The board allocated its 71 votes, casting 36 votes for Eric Crowell and 35 votes for Wendy Burgess for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors.

Motion and outcome summary: All listed motions on the record were moved, seconded and passed during the meeting; where vote tallies were not recorded on the public transcript the minutes state the motion passed.

What happens next: Approved procurements proceed under delegated authority where specified; staffing units and budget amendments will be reflected in forthcoming personnel and financial reports.