November 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:  Marcy Martinez
 

2. Awards and Recognitions 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

2.A. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for November
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa
 

2.B. Recognition of District Titles Earned by HCISD Sports Teams
Presenter:  Robert Davies
 

2.C. Recognition of Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Award
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

2.D. Recognition of Board Members for their Service as Veterans
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Jaymie Galan, Principal - Treasure Hills 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 Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

6.A.1. October 10, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
 

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

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

6.D. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

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

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

7.A. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Dishman Elementary, Memorial Middle School, and Harlingen School of Health Professions Chess Teams Students and Sponsors to Attend the National K-12 Chess Championship in Orlando, Florida on December 15-17, 2023
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Dishman Elementary, Memorial Middle School, and Harlingen School of Health Professions Chess Teams Students and Sponsors to Attend the 19th Annual KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship in Chicago, Illinois on April 12-14, 2024
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

7.C. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report
Presenter:  Dr. J.A. Gonzalez
 

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

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Texas Education Agency State Approved Innovative Courses for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of 2022-2023 Independent Financial Audit
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

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

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization Change Order #2 for the Harlingen High School Reroof and Door/Window Replacement Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval of Change Order #2 to Increase the Original Contract Sum for the Harlingen High School Reroof and Door/Window Replacement Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

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 Amending the Current 2023-2024 Compensation Pay Plan to Increase the Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-time Lifeguards
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

11.C. Discuss Items Related to Safety and Security
Presenter:  Dr. J.A. Gonzalez
 

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

12.A. Consideration for Approval to Amend the Current 2023-2024 Compensation Pay Plan to Increase the Hourly Rate of Pay for Part-time Lifeguards
Presentation:  Debbie Scogin
 

12.B. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer