HISD Unscripted | Ep. 17 - “New High School Conversations: Facts, Options, and What’s Next”
From HISD Unscripted by Hereford ISD
January 12, 2026 · 26 min · Season 1 · Episode 17
About this episode
Episode 17 discusses the future of Hereford High School, focusing on facility challenges and community involvement.
HISD Unscripted returns for 2026 with Episode 17, focused on a major topic in Hereford: the future of Hereford High School . Host Kara Esquivel is joined by Dr. Ralph Carter and Gallagher Construction representatives Chad Jones and Rob Sidebottom for an informational conversation about current facility challenges, long-term planning, and what it takes to explore options responsibly. Important: Hereford ISD has not called for a bond . This episode is simply part of the district’s effort to have open conversations , provide facts, answer questions, and involve the community.. Topics include the age and condition of the existing high school, why certain repairs still must happen while students are there, how school funding differs between M&O and I&S , and early community survey results. To learn more or get involved with future conversations, contact Kara Esquivel at karaesquivel@herefordisd.net .
People in this episode
Hosts: Kara Esquivel, Ralph Carter
Guests: Chad Jones, Rob Sidebottom, Dr Ralph Carter
Topics covered
- future of Hereford High School
- facility challenges
- long-term planning
- school funding
- community engagement
Keywords
- open conversations
- community survey results
- repairs
- M&O funding
- I&S funding
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: HISD Unscripted, New High School Conversations: Facts, Options, and What’s Next
Places: Hereford
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