March 21, 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. Recognition of District and Regional Battle of the Books Winners
Presenter:  Dr. Veronica Kortan
 

2.B. Recognition of Vela Jazz Band for Selection as the Medal of Distinction Maestro Award National Winner and Jazz Education Network (JEN) National Convention Selection
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.C. Recognition of State Qualifiers for Diving, Power Lifting, and Wrestling
Presenter:  Robert Davies
 

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

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Bobbie Hushen, Principal - Long Elementary
 

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. National Assistant Principals Week - April 3-6, 2023
 

6.A.2. National Library Week - April 10-14, 2023
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School JROTC Drill Team to attend the 2023 JROTC High School Drill Team Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida on May 6-7, 2023
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

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

6.C.1. February 14, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
 

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

6.E. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.F. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collections Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.G. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.H. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report
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 Business Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Rejection of Bids for Harlingen CISD Security Gate Improvements at Harlingen School of Health Professions Bid #CNST0323-2
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of the Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 120 on First Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

11. Complete and Submit Ballot for Region One Education Service Center Board Elections
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:
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

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

13.A. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professionals
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

14. Adjournment
Presenter: Presiding Officer