June 11, 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:  Presiding Officer 
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of Band, Choir, and Orchestra Students who Qualified in the 2024 UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble 
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger 
 

2.B. Recognition of Military Enlisted Graduates of Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South 
Presenter:  Monica Kaufmann 
 

2.C. UIL Middle School Academic Champions - Gutierrez Middle School of Arts and Sciences
Presenter: Leah Anne Ince
 

2.D. Texas Junior Speech and Debate Association  - Texas State Middle School Tournament State Champion 
Presenter: Leah Anne Ince
 

2.E. National Individual Events Tournament of Champions
Presenter: Leah Anne Ince
 

2.F. UIL Academic State Finalists 5A/6A
Presenter: Leah Anne Ince
 

2.G. Texas Forensic Association State Tournament Results
Presenter: Leah Ann Ince
 

2.H. Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South UIL One - Act Play Results
Presenter: Leah Anne Ince
 

2.I. Athletic Awards and Recognitions 
Presenter: Robert Davies 
 

3. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

5. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

5.B. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza 
 

5.C. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza 
 

5.D. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza 
 

5.E. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

5.F. Consideration for Approval to Submit to the Texas Education Agency an Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:  Dalia Garcia
 

5.G. Consideration for Approval of Enlisting Contract Services: BV Value Add Consulting LLC
Presenter: Dr. Veronica Kortan 
 

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

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

7. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

7.A. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for the HCISD Chiller Line Replacement at Administration Annex CNST0524-1.
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for the HCISD New Marquees at Various Campuses CNST0524-3
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

7.C. Consideration for Approval of Administrative Services Only (ASO) renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for the 2025 plan year. 
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

7.D. Consideration for Approval of Contract Award Renewal of Group Student Athletic Insurance and Voluntary Insurance #STIN0621 Extension Three (3) 
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

8. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to La Feria Excavation, Inc. for the Paving & Drainage Improvements at Secondary Alternative Center and First Responders Academy Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Peacock General Contractors, Inc. for the Culinary Arts Renovations at Harlingen High and Harlingen South Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia 
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of School Board Standing Committee Members for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

8.E. Consideration of Approval of Campus Assignments for Board Members for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

8.F. Discuss and Consider for Approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the 2024 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

9. 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
 

9.A. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Board's Legal Counsel regarding Legal and Procedural issues involving employee Nonrenewal Hearing. 
Presenter: Dr. J.A. Gonzalez 
 

9.B. Pursuant to Section 551.074 and 551.0821 of the Texas Government Code, and Section 21.207 of the Texas Education Code, Conduct a Nonrenewal Hearing and Board Deliberations Concerning the Nonrenewal of Term Contract of Teacher (C.C.) at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Presenter: Dr. J.A. Gonzalez
 

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

9.D. Discussion of Real Estate
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

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

10.A. Conduct a Nonrenewal Hearing, possible Board Deliberations and possible action concerning the Nonrenewal of Chapter 21 Term Contract of Teacher (C.C.) at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. 
Presenter: Dr. J.A. Gonzalez 
 

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

11. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer