October 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 PTSA Students of the Month for September and October 2022
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of Winners of the State Firefighters and Fire Marshals Association (SFFMA) Poster Contest
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.C. Valley Morning Star Readers Choice Awards
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.D. United Way Awards
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

3. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

3.A. September 13, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
 

4. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Becky Rodriguez, Principal at Lamar Elementary Dual Language Academy
 

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. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

7.A.1. Texas Education Human Resource Day - October 12, 2022

7.A.2. Character Counts Week - October 17-21, 2022

7.A.3. School Bus Safety Week - October 17-21, 2022

7.A.4. Red Ribbon Week - October 23-31, 2022
 

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

7.C. Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

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

7.E. Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos 
 

7.F. Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter: Julio Cavazos
 

7.G. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Participation Agreement with Region One Educational Service Center
Presenter:  Kimberly Anderson
 

7.H. Consideration for Approval of Resolution and Interlocal Participation Agreement with 791 Purchasing Cooperative
Presenter:  Kimberly Anderson
 

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 to Florida for Harlingen High School Band Students to Participate in the Disney Parade and Performance at Disney World and Universal Studios from May 30 to June 6, 2023
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel to Florida for Harlingen High School Choir Students to Participate in the Disney Performance Workshop and Attend Disney World and Universal Studios on June 1-6, 2023
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval for Out-of-State Travel to Florida for Harlingen High School South Choir and Orchestra Students to Participate in the Disney Performance Workshop and Attend Disney World and Universal Studios on June 1-6, 2023
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval of the 2022-2023 District and Campus Performance Objectives
Presenter:  Dr. Veronica Kortan
 

10. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Consideration for Approval of List of Investments Dealers, Brokers and Banks 
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos 
 

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Fire Simulator/Facility Agreement between Harlingen CISD and the City of Harlingen
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Zavala Elementary School Kitchen Renovation Bid #CNST0922-5
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.D. Consideration for Rejection of Bids for Harlingen CISD Coakley Middle School and Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy Gymnasium Renovation Bid #CNST0922-6
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.E. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD HVAC Improvements at HCISD Administration Annex Bid #CNST0922-04
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

11. Matters Related to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Consideration for Approval of Teacher Evaluation Appraisers for 2022-2023
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

12. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

12.B. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to D. Wilson Construction Company for the New UTRGV / Harlingen Collegiate High School Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

13. 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:
 

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

13.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.0821, Consultation with School Attorney Regarding:
     • Special Education Student Matters and
     • Pending Litigation and Possible Settlement of Student v. Harlingen Consolidated Independent         School District, Before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket                No. 305-SE-0822.
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

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

14.B. Consideration and Possible Action Concerning Pending Litigation and Possible Settlement of Student v. Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, Before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 305-SE-0822.
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

15. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer