May 14, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular 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
 

2.A. Recognition of Harlingen High School South FBLA State Conference Competitors and National Finalists
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia / Dr. Raul Alvarez
 

2.B. Recognition of Harlingen Collegiate High Seniors Invited to NASA Hunch Final Design Review
Presenter: Monica Kaufmann
 

2.C. Recognition of Various State Qualifiers, State Champions and Coach of the Year
Presenter: Robert Davies 
 

2.D. Recognition of 2023-2024 Top Ten Students
Presenter:  Marcy Martinez 
 

2.E. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for May 
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia / Sylvia Gamboa 
 

2.F. Recognition of Assistant Principal Residents for 2024 - 2025
Presenter: Dr. M. Veronica Kortan / Jennifer Maldonado 
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Antonia Salas, Dishman Elementary Principal 
 

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 Out of State Travel for the Harlingen High School South FBLA Students and Sponsor to National Competition on June 29-July 2, 2024 in Orlando, Florida
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia and Dr. Raul Alvarez
 

6.B. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

6.B.1. April 9, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
 

6.C. Consideration for submitting Texas Education Agency Low Attendance Waivers for Other-Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia
 

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 Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza 
 

6.G. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
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 Related to Human Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of the Recommended Revisions to Local Policies EIC and FMG on First Reading 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

9.A. Consider Approval to Extend Contract for Financial Auditing Services
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

9.B. Consideration & Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Harlingen for use of Two School Buses for the"City Summer Recreation and Track" Program
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza 
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for the HCISD Emergency Responders Communications Enhancement CNST0524-2
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

10.A. Facilities & Safety Committee Report
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 Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

11.B. Discuss Employment of Principal for Wilson Elementary Dual Language Academy
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

11.C. Discussion of Real Estate
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 Employment of Principal for Wilson Elementary Dual Language Academy 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin 
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer