The Hempstead ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, February 26. The pledges were led by Hempstead Elementary School second-grade students.
During the board meeting, Hempstead ISD Superintendent Herbert O’Neil recognized Black History Month, February Students and Staff of the Month, Campus Counselors for National Counseling Week, District School Bus Drivers for Love the Bus month, and provided academic and extracurricular activity updates. Additionally, he provided information about the May 4, 2024 bond election.
Students Recognized
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
Jose Escobar - Pre-K3
Eli Sanchez - Pre-K4
Hempstead Elementary School
Brylynn Prochaska - K
Morgan Herndon - 1st Grade
Gonzalo Gudino - 2nd Grade
Julian Zamora - 3rd Grade
Emma Fullen - 4th Grade
Kadron Lang - 5th Grade
Hempstead Middle School
Michaela Burkey - 6th Grade
Braylon Allen - 7th Grade
Alyssa Lindsey - 8th Grade
Hempstead High School
Naima Wilder - 9th Grade
Oziria Gillum - 10th Grade
Owen Murray - 11th Grade
Anayanzeth Salinas Vargas - 12th Grade
Employees Recognized
Monthly Staff Recognitions
Hempstead Early Childhood Center
February HECC Teacher of the Month - Everett Waddel
February HECC Support Staff of the Month - Rebecca Venegas
Hempstead Elementary School
February HES Teacher of the Month - Lisa Marsh
February HES Support Staff of the Month - Mayda Ibarra
Hempstead Middle School
February HMS Teacher of the Month - Sandra Smith
February HMS Support Staff of the Month - Barbara Reid-Gooden
Hempstead High School
February HHS Teacher of the Month - Cori Gurka
February HHS Support Staff of the Month - Diana Duncan
During the meeting, HHS senior and Hempstead Watermelon Queen Hailey Anhorn was joined by members of the Watermelon Queens Court to present a book donation to Hempstead Early Childhood Center principal Keri Houston.
The following information items were presented at the monthly board meeting.
Hempstead ISD Executive Director of Teaching & Learning, Emily Vermeulen, presented a strategic plan update for Goal 1. Goal 1 of the five-year strategic plan, Learning & Leading to Higher Heights, focuses on ensuring Success for All Learners.
Hempstead ISD will provide the tools and resources to support effective teaching and learning that fosters communication, engagement, and critical thinking.
Vermeulen presented action steps that will help the District implement strategies created to achieve Goal 1. Several strategies are ongoing and have been implemented this Fall. Some of these strategies are to:
Create engaging environments for students across all levels that lead to hands-on real-world application
Create a plan for ensuring each student is provided customized learning opportunities
Develop and implement high-quality curriculum frameworks that facilitate vertical alignment and address literacy and numeracy to provide rigorous learning experiences
Trustees Approve Action Items
During the February board meeting, Hempstead ISD Trustees approved the following action items:
Discussed Senate Bill 763 and approved any update to Local Policy pertaining to it.
Approved renewal Resolution for the 2024-2025 Truancy Prevention Grant/Office of the
Texas Governor.
Approved Resolution of a Fair and Transparent Accountability System.
The March Board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 25, in the Administration Building Board Room.