Required Postings
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Title IX Coordinator
Reports of discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. The District designates the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended:
Name: Jennifer Hawkins Position: Title IX Coordinator/Director of Student Services Address: 179 Hawk Drive Hawkins, TX 75765 Email: jennifer.hawkins@hawkinsisd.org Telephone: 903-769-0571 ext 648 -
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Status: Completed
Hawkins ISD has completed the annual compliance certification required by Senate Bill 12. The district reviewed and implemented the applicable policies and procedures, notified employees and contractors, obtained approval from the Board of Trustees, and submitted the completed certification electronically to the Texas Education Agency through the AskTED application before the September 30 deadline.
Background
Senate Bill 12 from the 89th Texas Legislative Session addressed parental rights in public education and requires school districts to certify compliance with provisions of the Texas Education Code concerning instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion duties. The applicable certification requirement is established by Texas Education Code 39.008.
Certification Completed
Hawkins ISD has certified to the Texas Education Agency that the district is in compliance with Texas Education Code 11.005, concerning prohibited diversity, equity, and inclusion duties, and Texas Education Code 28.0022, concerning instructional requirements and prohibitions.
The completed certification identifies the policies and procedures required by Texas Education Code 11.005(c) and 28.0022(h), describes how district employees and contractors were notified of those policies and procedures, and identifies existing policies, programs, procedures, or training that were revised as necessary to ensure compliance.
Additional information is available in the Texas Education Agency's To the Administrator Addressed correspondence and the TEA compliance certification template.
Compliance Actions Completed
- Reviewed the requirements of Senate Bill 12 and the related provisions of the Texas Education Code.
- Reviewed and implemented the applicable TASB policy updates and local policy recommendations.
- Reviewed relevant local regulations, handbooks, administrative procedures, and existing local policy language.
- Provided the applicable policies and procedures to district employees and contractors and documented how notice was provided.
- Posted the required public notice concerning the Board meeting at which the certification was considered.
- Obtained approval of the completed certification from the Hawkins ISD Board of Trustees.
- Submitted the completed certification electronically to TEA through AskTED.
Relevant Policies and Procedures
Hawkins ISD reviewed the applicable TASB Numbered Updates 119, 122, 126, and 127 and the related local policy recommendations. The following policy language and legal framework documents were reviewed and incorporated as applicable to the district's certification.
Policy Relevancy Numbered Update Section 2 of TEA's Compliance Certification Template [11.005(c) and 28.0022(h)] BJCF(LOCAL)
Superintendent: NonrenewalEngaging in or assigning prohibited DEI duties or instructional activities prohibited by law is included among the reasons the superintendent's contract may be nonrenewed. 127 BT(LEGAL)
Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ActivitiesThe legal framework addresses Senate Bill 12's prohibition on DEI activities and includes relevant definitions, prohibited activities, and certification requirements. 126 CJ(LEGAL) and CJ(LOCAL)
Contracted ServicesThe provisions reflect that contractors may not engage in or assign instructional activities prohibited by law or DEI duties prohibited under Senate Bill 12. Violations may result in termination of the contract. 126 DF(LEGAL)
Termination of EmploymentThe legal framework addresses the prohibition on DEI duties and prohibited classroom instruction. 126 DFBB(LOCAL)
Term Contracts: NonrenewalEngaging in or assigning prohibited DEI duties or instructional activities prohibited by law is included among the reasons a term-contract employee may be nonrenewed. 126 DH(LOCAL)
Employee Standards of ConductThe policy includes sections concerning prohibited classroom instruction or activities and prohibited diversity, equity, and inclusion duties. 126 Section 3 of TEA's Compliance Certification Template [39.008, 11.005, and 28.0022] BJA(LEGAL)
Superintendent: Qualifications and DutiesThe legal framework includes information concerning the certifications that must be provided to TEA. 126 BT(LEGAL)
Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ActivitiesThe legal framework addresses Senate Bill 12's prohibition on DEI activities and includes relevant definitions, prohibited activities, and certification requirements. 126 CDC(LEGAL)
Other Revenues: Gifts and SolicitationsA district may not accept private funding to develop, purchase, or select curriculum materials or to provide teacher training or professional development related to a concept listed in Texas Education Code 28.0022(a)(4)(A). 119 CJ(LEGAL) and CJ(LOCAL)
Contracted ServicesThe provisions reflect that contractors may not engage in or assign instructional activities prohibited by law or DEI duties prohibited under Senate Bill 12. Violations may result in termination of the contract. 126 CMD(LEGAL)
Equipment and Supplies Management: Instructional Materials Care and AccountingWhen providing instructional materials for the required curriculum and grade levels, the district protects students from obscene or harmful content as required for compliance with Texas Education Code 28.0022. 122 CQA(LEGAL)
Technology Resources: District, Campus, and Classroom WebsitesThe legal framework includes the requirement to post notice at least seven days before the meeting at which the certification of compliance with Texas Education Code 11.005 and 28.0022 is discussed. 126 DG(LEGAL)
Employee Rights and PrivilegesTeachers may not be compelled to discuss a widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs and may not be disciplined based on an allegation that they did so while using SBOE-approved instructional materials and teaching with fidelity. 119 and 122 EMB(LEGAL)
Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Teaching About Controversial IssuesThe legal framework includes the requirements established by Texas Education Code 28.0022. 126 FOA(LEGAL)
Student Discipline: Removal by Teacher or Bus DriverA teacher may not remove a student from class based on a single incident when the student is reasonably discussing certain debated and controversial topics subject to Texas Education Code 28.0022. 126 Additional Policies and Procedures Reviewed
In addition to the policies listed above, Hawkins ISD reviewed relevant local regulations, handbooks, procedures, and existing local policy language, including the following as applicable:
- Policy AE or AEA — Educational Philosophy
- Policy CH — Purchasing and Acquisition
- Policy CV — Facilities Construction
- Policy DEA — Compensation and Benefits: Compensation Plan
- Policy FDA — Admissions: Interdistrict Transfers
- Policy FDB — Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments
- Student Code of Conduct
- Student Handbook
- Employee Handbook
- Purchasing administrative regulations and related processes
Board Approval and Submission
The Hawkins ISD Board of Trustees considered and approved the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 of the 89th Texas Legislative Session. Following Board approval, the district submitted the completed certification to the Texas Education Agency through AskTED.
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This notice is provided to document Hawkins ISD's completion of the annual Senate Bill 12 compliance-certification process. Source materials include guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency and policy information provided by the Texas Association of School Boards.
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