March 8, 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 District and Regional Battle of the Books Winners
Presenter:  Dr. Veronica Kortan
 

2.B. Recognition of All-State Musicians
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.C. Recognition of Maestro Award National Winner
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.D. Recognition of State Swimmers from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South
Presenter:  Sandra Flinn
 

2.E. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for March 
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

3. Approval of Minutes 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

3.A. February 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
 

4. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Jaymie Galan, Principal - Bowie Elementary
 

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. World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2022
 

7.A.2. National Library Week - April 3-9, 2022
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Harlingen CISD and Buckner Children and Family Services for the 2021-2022 School Year
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

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

7.D. Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

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

7.F. 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 Curriculum and Instruction 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School JROTC students to attend the 2022 U.S. Army Drill Team Nationals and National High School Drill Team Championships on April 14-16 in Daytona Beach, Florida
Presenter:  MSG(R) Juan A. Gonzales Jr. and SFC(R) Mario Gonzales
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Adoption of 2022-2023 School District Calendar
Presenter:  Dr. Veronica Kortan 
 

10. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Internal Audit Quarterly Report
Presenter:  Nellie F. Ledesma
 

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Amended Order of Election and Notice of Trustee Election
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval to Award Contract for Legal Services RFQ#LGLS0122
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.D. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Early Childhood Development Academy Bid #CNST0222
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

11. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Consideration for Approval of Allowance Expenditure Authorization #8 for the Treasure Hills Elementary Phase II Additions and Renovations Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

11.B. Consideration for Approval of Granting Easement and Right of Way Conveyance to AEP Texas Company to Install an Underground Electrical Line on District Property at Early Childhood Center
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

11.C. Facilities & Safety Committee Report
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia 
 

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:
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

12.B. Discuss Approval of Harlingen CISD Administrators' Contracts for 2022-2023
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

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

13.B. Consider Approval of Harlingen CISD Administrators' Contracts for 2022-2023
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14. Adjournment
Presenter: Presiding Officer