January 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

1.A. Establish a Quorum
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

1.B. Moment of Silence
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees
Presenter:  Dr. Alicia Noyola 
 

2.B. Student Leadership Recognitions
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.C. Recognition of Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars
Presenter:  Myliss Parker
 

2.D. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for January 
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia 
 

3. Approval of Minutes
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

3.A. December 14, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
 

3.B. January 4, 2022 - Board Team of 8 Training
 

4. Principal's Report 
Presenter:  Vivian Bauer - Harlingen High School
 

5. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

6. Public Audience for Non-Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

7. Approval of Consent Calendar 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

7.A. Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

7.A.1. National Counseling Week - February 7-11, 2022
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

7.A.2. Career and Technical Education Month - February 2022
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

7.B. Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter: Julio Cavazos
 

7.C. Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

7.D. Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8. Matters Relating to Transformation and School Support
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report
Presenter:  Dr. Alicia Noyola
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Principal Residency Update
Presenter:  Veronica Kortan
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Facilities & Safety Committee Report
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

11. Adjournment to Closed or Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the Following Purposes:
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Pursuant to Texas Gov't Code, 551.071 Consultation with Legal Counsel Concerning Pending Litigation Including Matter Styled:  SMAC Mechanical, LTD d/b/a Southern Mechanical Air Conditioning v. HCISD, CA 2015-DCL-04578, in the 103rd Dist., Ct., Cameron County, TX
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

11.B. Discuss Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

12. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

12.A. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding SMAC Mechanical, LTD d/b/a Southern Mechanical Air Conditioning v. HCISD, CA 2015-DCL-04578, in the 103rd District Ct. Cameron County, TX
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

12.B. Consider Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter: Presiding Officer