August 10, 2021 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:  Shane Strubhart
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
 

2.A. Recognition of Boys & Girls Club Southwest Youth of the Year for 2021
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of Valley Morning Star's Annual Readers' Choice Award Winners
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

2.C. Recognition of 2020 National Distinguished Principal - Irma Davis
Presenter:  Lori Romero
 

3. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

3.A. July 13, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
 

3.B. July 22, 2021 - Special Board Meeting
 

4. Approval of Consent Calendar
 

4.A. Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Brianna Vela- Garcia
 

4.A.1. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September 2021
 

4.A.2. National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - September 2021
 

4.B. Approval of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Dual Enrollment Memorandum of Understanding and Dual Enrollment / Concurrent Articulation Agreement
Presenter:  Veronica Kortan
 

4.C. Award of Proposals and Contracts 
Presenter:  Kimberly Anderson
 

4.D. Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

4.E. Tax Refunds
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

4.F. Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

4.G. Certified Tax Roll, Certified Tax Collection Rate and Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

5. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
(Public Comments related to topics on this meeting will be handled by email.  Should you desire to provide Public Comments to the Board, you must visit www.hcisd.org/publiccomments for instructions.  Please identify your name and the agenda item that you will be speaking on.)
 

6. Public Audience for Non-Agenda Topics
(Public Comments related to non-agenda topics will be handled by email.  Should you desire to provide Public Comments to the Board, you must visit www.hcisd.org/publiccomments for instructions.  Please identify your name and the non-agenda item that you will be speaking on.)
 

7. Matters Relating to Transformation and School Support
 

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

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
 

8.A. Presentation by Financial Advisors on Post Pricing-Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds Series 2021
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.B. Internal Audit Quarterly Report
Presenter:  Nellie Ledesma
 

8.C. Internal Audit Plan for 2021-2022 
Presenter:  Nellie Ledesma
 

8.D. Consideration for Award of Insurance Coverage for School Professional Legal Liability, General Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, and Auto/Fleet & Liability Coverage Bid INSU0621
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.E. Consideration for Award of Workers Compensation Coverage Bid #WKCP0621
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.F. Approval of Resolution to Adopt the Tax Rate
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.G. Consideration and Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Cameron County for Tax Assessment and Collections (Revised)
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.H. Consideration and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Harlingen and the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Education for the City of Harlingen Wi-Fi / Broadband Program
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
 

9.A. Consideration and Approval for Continuance of Sick Leave Bank for 2021-2022 School Year 
Presenter:  Rachel Cortez
 

9.B. Approval of Sick Leave Bank Handbook for 2021-2022 School Year 
Presenter:  Rachel Cortez
 

9.C. Consider Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 117 on First Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

9.D. Consideration and Approval of Recommended Revisions to Local Policy EIC on First Reading Only
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
 

10.A. Facilities Committee Report
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10.B. Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization #7 for the Treasure Hills Elementary Phase II Additions and Renovations
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

11. Approval of Candidate for the 2021 TASB Board of Directors Delegate Assembly
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 Purchase of Real Estate, M & E Subdivision, Lot 4, City of Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

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

12.C. Discuss Employment of Executive Director for Curriculum & Instruction
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

13.A. Consideration and Take Action on Resolution for the Purchase of Real Estate, M & E Subdivision, Lot 4, City of Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

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

13.C. Consider Employment of Executive Director for Curriculum & Instruction
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14. Adjournment