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  • Bobcat Broadcaster  ( 7 items )
    The Bobcat Broadcaster is published by the Hallsville Public Schools in an effort to keep its patrons and employees informed. Questions, comments and concerns involving this publication should be addressed to:
      Bobcat Broadcaster
      P.O. Box 810
      Hallsville,Texas 75650

  • District Highlights  ( 5 items )
    As a learning community, we -- the stakeholders of the Hallsville Independent School District -- believe that students are the foundation of our community and that their individual needs, interests, and well-being must remain the highest priority. Each student, with support from teachers, staff, parents and the community, should be an active participant in the educational process.

  • Community Portal  ( 8 items )
    The Community Portal is the top-level container for non-categorized community oriented content. This section is home to HISD community information, events, and items of general interest.

  • Employment Information  ( 6 items )
    At Hallsville ISD, we are committed to providing quality education programs and services to all students. Graduating students who are both productive and responsible citizens is the fulfillment of our mission, and all that we do is centered around achieving that goal.
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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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