February 14, 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
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Secondary Student Leadership Recognition
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South TMEA All-State Musicians
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.C. Recognition of Texas High School Coaches Association Region 7 Coaches of the Year 
Presenter:  Rob Davies
 

2.D. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for February 
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Oziel Ochoa of Zavala Elementary School
 

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. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

6.A.1. Instructional Coach Week - February 20-24, 2023
 

6.A.2. Digital Learning Day - February 23, 2023
 

6.A.3. National Nutrition Month - March 2023
 

6.A.4. Texas Public Schools Week - March 6-10, 2023
 

6.A.5. World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2023
 

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

6.B.1. January 17, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

6.B.2. February 7, 2023 - Special Board Meeting - Team of 8 Training 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

6.D. Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.E. Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.F. Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.G. Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.H. Annual Investment Report
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.I. Consideration for Rejection of Bids for Early Childhood Academy Outdoor Learning Space Bid #CNST0223-2
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 Relating to Curriculum and Instruction
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Adoption of 2023 Strategic Plan
Presenter:  Dr. Veronica Kortan
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Adoption of 2023-2024 School District Calendar
Presenter:  Dr. Veronica Kortan
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Roofing Improvements at Various Campuses #CNST0223-1
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval to Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Roofing and Fenestration Improvements Bid #CNST1222-2
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.C. Consideration for Rejection of Bid for Harlingen CISD Fenestration Improvements at Various Campuses Bid #CNST0223-3
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval of Order of Election and Notice of Trustee Election
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.E. Consideration for Approval of Early Voting Clerk Remi Garza for HCISD Board of Trustee Election May 6, 2023
Presiding Officer:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.F. Consideration for Approval of Interim Chief Financial Officer to Sign Checks for the District
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Supernova for the Milam Elementary Intercom Upgrade Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Pederson Construction for the Paving and Parking Lot Improvement Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10.D. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

11. 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
 

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

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

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

13. Adjournment
Presenter: Presiding Officer