April 11, 2023 at 5:30 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
 

2.A. Recognition of HCISD Elementary UIL Teams
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

2.B. Recognition of HCISD Chess Teams who Qualified for the National Chess Championships
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

2.C. Recognition of Harlingen High School DECA State Conference and National Qualifiers
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

2.D. Recognition of Harlingen High School Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) National Qualifiers
Presenter: Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

2.E. Recognition of Harlingen High School South Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State and National Qualifiers
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

2.F. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for April
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

2.G. Recognition of the Region 7 Texas High School Athletic Administrator of the Year
Presenter:  Robert Davies
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Bertha Perea, Director - Early Childhood Academy
 

4. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

6. Approval of Consent Calendar 
 

6.A. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

6.A.1. National Volunteer Week - April 15-19, 2023
 

6.A.2. Teacher Appreciation Week - May 8-12, 2023
 

6.A.3. School Lunch Hero Day - May 5, 2023
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student and Sponsor Travel for Bonham Elementary and Dishman Elementary Chess Teams to attend the 2023 National Elementary Championship in Baltimore, Maryland on May 11-15, 2023
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for a Harlingen High School DECA Student and Sponsor to the National Competition on April 22-25, 2023 in Orlando, Florida
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.D. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for the Harlingen High School Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Students and Sponsors to National Competition on June 28-July 3, 2023 in Orlando, Florida
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.E. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student and Sponsor Travel for the Harlingen High School JROTC Drill Team to Attend the 2023 JROTC High School Drill Team Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 2-9, 2023
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.F. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for the Harlingen High School South Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Students and Sponsors to National Competition on June 27-30, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.G. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.G.1. March 21, 2023 - Public Hearing-TAPR
 

6.G.2. March 21, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
 

6.H. Consideration for Approval of Remote Conferencing - Other Waiver
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

6.I. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.J. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.K. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.L. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collections Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

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

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

8. Matters Related to Human Services
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of the Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 120 on Second Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Bids for Harlingen CISD Coakley Middle School and Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy Gymnasium Renovations Bid #CNST0323-1
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Bids for Harlingen CISD Early Childhood Academy Outdoor Learning Space Bid #CNTS0323-3
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of Bids for Harlingen CISD HVAC Improvements at Harlingen High School South Bid #CNST0323-4
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval to Extend Contract for Financial Auditing Services
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
 

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

11. School Board Continuing Education Report
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

12. 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:
 

12.A. Discuss Approval of Harlingen CISD Teachers, Other Professionals, and Administrators' Contract Extensions for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

12.C. Discuss Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Contract
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

13. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
 

13.A. Consideration for Approval of Harlingen CISD Teachers, Other Professionals, and Administrators' Contract Extensions for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

13.B. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.C. Consider Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Contract
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

14. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer