HHS Band Student and Family with District Leaders

The Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, June 12.

During the board meeting, Hempstead ISD Superintendent Herbert O’Neil recognized the Hempstead High School Color Guard and Bobcat Band students, who recently competed in the state solo-ensemble contest. 

Students Recognized

The 2023 Hempstead High School Color Guard team. Earlier this year the team made history and won their first National Championship in the Color Guard Ensemble category.

Damian Vega-Stephen (trombone) and Brianna Rodriguez (french horn) earned Division I ratings at the state solo-ensemble contest. 

Trustees Approve Action Items

During the June board meeting, Hempstead ISD Trustees approved the following action items:

  • Approved the 2023-2024 Hempstead ISD Board Meeting Dates

  • Approved the TASB-initiated Policy Update 121

  • Approved purchase over $50,000 - LASO (Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities) Tech Lending Grant

  • Approved the Vision, Mission, Objectives and Goals of the Hempstead ISD five-year Strategic Plan.

The July Board meeting will be held on Monday, July 17, and will begin at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building Board Room.