The Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, March 27.
Before the start of the March 27 Board meeting, students from Hempstead Early Childhood led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag. During the board meeting, Hempstead ISD Superintendent Herbert O’Neil recognized Women’s History Month, the Superintendent’s Higher Heights Award recipient, the March Operations Employee of the Month, Campus Teachers and Support Staff of the Month, March Students of the Month, and the March Hempstead Reads Teacher and Students of the Month.
Superintendent O’Neil kicked off his monthly Superintendent’s Report by recognizing that March is Women’s History Month. He acknowledged and thanked women for the various contributions they make each day around the globe.
Students Recognized
March Students of the Month
Our campuses have selected one student of the month from each grade level to be recognized for their excellence, efforts, and achievement in being outstanding students on campus.
Hempstead Early Childhood Center
Pre-K 3: Zius Williams
Pre-K 4: Luz Becerril
Hempstead Elementary School
K: Damon Pittman
1st: Sophia Sanchez
2nd: Yazmin Aranda
3rd: Alexandra Lindsey
4th: Ambraly Jordan
5th: Jayden Glover
Hempstead Middle School
6th: Hayleigh Torres
7th: Madisyn Sellers
8th: Ricardo Duran
Hempstead High School
9th: Alaysia Tuck
10th: Cole David Wood
11th: Joseph Apodaca
12th: Jacob Butler
March Hempstead Reads Award Recipients
Ernesto Colunga Lujan (PK) - 4 hrs 42 min Literacy, 12,540 words read, 20 books read, 68 games played, 5 books in a month. 12% Growth in Phonological Awareness and 9 % Growth in Reading Comprehension.
Jason Richard (K) - 5 hours Literacy, 10,634 words read, 10 books read, 45 games played, and 24 books written. 15.68% Growth in Language.
Everett Wadell’s Class - 3 hrs minutes of Literacy, 5,664 words read, 14 books read, 32 games played, 11 books written.
Cynthia Powers - Supporter of the Month - President of Prosperity Bank. She helped support our Spring Break Challenge by passing out flyers and is currently displaying a yard sign in front of the bank’s entrance promoting Hempstead Reads.
Employees Recognized
March Superintendent’s Higher Heights Award Recipient
Superintendent O’Neil named The City of Hempstead as the Superintendent’s Higher Heights award recipient of the month. Superintendent O’Neil recognized Mayor Erica Gillum and her team for being supportive partners of the District.
Operations Employee of the Month
Chief Operations Officer, Eric Mullens, named Hempstead ISD Operations employee, Lance Thomas, as the March Operations Employee of the Month. Thomas received a certificate for his work ethic and dedication to the students and staff of Hempstead ISD.
Additionally, Hempstead ISD Chief Communications Officer, Valonia Walker, APR, was surprised by the Board of Trustees and Superintendent O’Neil for recently receiving the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) 35 Under 35 award.
Monthly Staff Recognitions
Hempstead Early Childhood Center
March HECC Teacher of the Month - Sheila Hill
March HECC Support Staff of the Month - Kathy Ivey
Hempstead Elementary School
March HES Teacher of the Month - Bertha Cole
March HES Support Staff of the Month - Shakita Garvie
Hempstead Middle School
March HMS Teacher of the Month - Kristy Rico
March HMS Support Staff of the Month - Susan McCown
Hempstead High School
March HHS Teacher of the Month - Abigail Murray
March Support Staff of the Month - Brianna Buford
Trustees Approve Action Items
During the Mach Board meeting, Hempstead ISD Trustees approved the following action items:
Approved the Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Waller County Elections Office for the May 2023 Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees Election
Approved the Board Resolution extending the depository contract with Prosperity Bank
The April Board meeting will be held on Monday, April 17, and will begin at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room.