July 12, 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 UIL Academics State Champion
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.B. Recognition of National Speech and Debate Association Tournament National Finalists and Teams
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.C. Recognition of Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest State Qualifiers
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.D. Recognition of Harlingen Area Educational Foundation
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart
 

2.E. Recognition of Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Region 7 Athletic Director of the Year
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

3. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

3.A. June 7, 2022 - Budget Workshop #2
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

3.B. June 14, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

3.C. June 28, 2022 - Public Hearing to Adopt Budget
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

3.D. June 28, 2022 - Special Board Meeting
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

4. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

6. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.A. Award of Proposals and Contracts 
Presenter:  Kimberly Anderson 
 

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

7.A. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen High School Orchestra to Travel to Orlando, Florida May 28-June 5, 2023
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

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

8. Matters Relating to Curriculum & Instruction
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Request for Approval to Submit to the Texas Education Agency an Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program for the 2022-2023 School Year
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consider Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 118 on Second Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Consideration for Rejection of Bids for Harlingen CISD Culinary Academy Project #CNST0622
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.B. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Paving Improvements for Various Campuses Bid #CNST0622-3
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Fire Alarm Upgrades Rebid #CNST0622-1
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.D. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Intercom Upgrades Rebid #CNST0622-2
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

11. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

11.B. Consideration for Approval of Change Order #3 to Increase the Original Contract Sum for the UTRGV/HCHS Project
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:
 

12.A. Discuss Recommendations Regarding the Extension of the Employment of the Renewal of Educator(s) and Professional Contracts for Probationary, Term and Other Contract Employment for 2022-2023
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

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

13.A. Consider Recommendations Regarding the Extension of the Employment of the Renewal of Educator(s) and Professional Contracts for Probationary, Term and Other Contract Employment for 2022-2023
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

14. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer