February 13, 2024 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 Elementary and Secondary Superintendent's Student Advisory Board
Presenter:  Marcy Martinez
 

2.B. Recognition of the Vela Jazz Band for 2024 Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) State Convention Selection in the Middle School Jazz Division and Medal of Distinction Maestro Award National Winner
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

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

2.D. Recognition of the 2024 Region One TEPSAN of the Year
Presenter:  Lori Romero
 

2.E. Recognition of Completion of the Raising Blended Learners Cohort
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

2.F. Recognition of Texas High School Coaches Association Regional Coaches of the Year and Rock Mentoring Program Selections
Presenter:  Rob Davies
 

2.G. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for January and February
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Efrain Amaya of Harlingen High 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:  Marcy Martinez
 

6.A.1. Black History Month - February 2024
 

6.A.2. EQ Week - February 12-16, 2024
 

6.A.3. National Nutrition Month - March 2024
 

6.A.4. Texas Public Schools Week - March 4-8, 2024
 

6.A.5. World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2024
 

6.A.6. HCISD Library Week - March 25-28, 2024
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Middle School Students and Staff to Attend a Competition at the National Speech and Debate Association National Finals June 17-22, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa
Presenter:  Leah Ann Ince
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for High School Students and Staff to Attend a Competition at the National Speech and Debate Association National Finals June 15-22, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa
Presenter:  Leah Ann Ince
 

6.D. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Students and Staff to Attend a Competition at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions May 9-13, 2024 in Bellevue, NE
Presenter:  Leah Ann Ince
 

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

6.E.1. January 9, 2024 - Board Team of 8 Meeting
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

6.E.2. January 11, 2024 - Special Board Meeting - Joint Meeting with City of Harlingen Commissioners
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.E.3. January 16, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

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

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

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

6.J. Consideration for Approval of Annual 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. J.A. Gonzalez 
 

7.B. Emotional Quotient Presentation
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa
 

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

8.A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action regarding Lease Agreement with Texas State Technical College - Harlingen
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of the TASB Recommended Revisions to Policy
Update 122 on Second Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

9.B. Consider Action Regarding Employment and Volunteer Policies in Accordance with SB 763
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Teach for America and HCISD
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval of Additional Teacher Evaluation Appraisers for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Security Window Film at Multiple Campuses #CNST0224-1
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Order of Election and Notice of Trustee Election
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval of Early Voting Clerk Remi Garza for HCISD Board of Trustee Election May 4, 2024
Presiding Officer:  Ramon Mendoza
 

11. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

11.B. Consideration for Approval of Contingency Fund Change Order #4 for the Administration Annex, Vernon Middle School, and Mini Gyms Reroofing Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

11.C. Consideration for Approval of Change Order #1 and for Rio Roofing, Inc. Contract for the Administration Annex, Vernon Middle School, and Mini Gyms Reroofing Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

11.D. Consideration for Approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization #4 for the Harlingen High School Reroofing and Door/Window Replacement Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

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
 

12.B. Discussion of Real Estate
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

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 Professional Staff
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

14. Adjournment 
Presenter: Presiding Officer