March 5, 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 District and Regional Battle of the Books Winners 
Presenter:  Monica Weaver 
 

2.B. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for March 
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report 
Presenter:  Linda Molina,Principal - Crockett 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:  Marcy Martinez 
 

6.A.1. National Assistant Principals Week - April 1-5, 2024
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of Out of State Trip for Harlingen High School JROTC Drill Team to attend the United States Army Drill Team Nationals and the All-Services JROTC Drill Team Nationals 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida on April 30 - May 7, 2024
Presenter: 1SG Leonard Robinson and MSG Juan Gonzales, HHS Army JROTC Instructors 
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of Out of State Travel for HCISD Qualifying Chess Teams' students and staff to attend the National K-12 Chess Championships April 26th -28th in Columbus, Ohio, May 10th - 12th in Atlanta, Georgia and April 5th - 7th in Baltimore, Maryland
Presenter: Dalia M.Garcia 
 

6.D. Consideration for Submitting Texas Education Agency Low Attendance Waivers for Inclement Weather in January 2024
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia
 

6.E. Consideration for Approval to Update the House Bill 3 College, Career and Military Readiness Goals
Presenter: Monica Kaufmann 
 

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 
 

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

7.A. 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 the 2024-2025 School District Calendar
Presenter:Jennifer Maldonado
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

9.A. Delinquent Tax Collection Report
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Fencing Improvement at Various Campuses Bid #CNST0224-2
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 Green Thumb Landscaping for the Early Childhood Academy Outdoor Learning Space Project
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. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Gov't Code, Consider and Discuss Recommendation to Terminate the Probationary Contract of Teacher (M.L.) at the end of the 2023-2024 School Year in the best interest of the District
Presenter: Dr. J.A. Gonzalez
 

12.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Gov't Code, Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal and Procedural Issues related to the Termination of the Probationary Contract of Teacher (M.L.) at the end of the 2023-2024 School Year in the best interest of the District
Presenter: Dr. J.A. Gonzalez
 

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

12.D. Discuss Recommendations Regarding the Renewal of Administrator Contracts for 2024-2025
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

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

13.A. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Superintendent's Recommendation to Terminate the Probationary Contract of Teacher (M.L.) at the end of the 2023-2024 School Year in the best interest of the District
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

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

13.C. Consideration for Approval of the Renewal of Administrator Contracts for 2024- 2025
Presenter: Debbie Scogin 
 

14. Adjournment 
Presenter: Presiding Officer