December 12, 2023 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:  Marcy Martinez
 

2. Awards and Recognitions 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of HCISD Chess Teams for Achievement at the Texas Chess Association Girls' State Tournament and the Texas Grades State Tournament
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia and Kevin Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of the Harlingen Area Educational Foundation (HAEF) Board
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.C. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for December
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Mike Reyes - Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences
 

4. Approval of Consent Calendar 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

4.A. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Marcy Martinez
 

4.A.1. Board Appreciation Month - January 2024
 

4.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Bonham Elementary Chess Team Students and Sponsors to attend the National K-12 Chess Championship in Orlando, Florida on December 15-17, 2023
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia and Kevin Garcia
 

4.C. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

4.C.1. November 7, 2023 - Special Board Meeting

4.C.2. November 14, 2023 - Public Hearing - FIRST

4.C.3. November 14, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
 

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

4.E. Consideration for Approvla of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

4.F. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

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

4.H. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

5. Public Comments for Agenda Topics 
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

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

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

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

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Affiliation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with Valley Wings Flight School, LLC regarding the HCISD Aviation Program
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

8. Matters Related to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

8.A. Appointment of Cameron County Appraisal District Representative
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Contract for Joint Election to be held with Cameron County on Saturday, May 4, 2024, to be Administered by the Cameron County Elections Department
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of 2024 Stop Loss Coverage for Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Incentive Agreement for Voluntary Early Notification of Resignation from Employment
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

11. Adjournment into Closed Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

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

11.B. Discussion of Real Estate and District Planning for Expansion of Properties
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

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

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

12.B. Consideration for Approval of Real Estate and District Planning for Expansion of Properties
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

13. Adjournment 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer