July 9, 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 National Speech and Debate Association Middle School National Finalists
Presenter:  Leah Ann Ince 
 

2.B. Recognition of National Speech and Debate Association High School National Finalists
Presenter:  Leah Ann Ince 
 

2.C. 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 Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A.1. April 16, 2024 - Special Board Meeting/ Budget Workshop # 1
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A.2. May 7, 2024 - Special Board Meeting/ Budget Workshop # 2
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A.3. May 14, 2024 - Special Board Meeting 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

5.C. Consideration for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between HCISD and Cameron County for Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services
Presenter: Danny Castillo 
 

5.D. Consideration for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between HCISD and City of Primera for Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services
Presenter: Danny Castillo 
 

5.E. Consideration for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between HCISD and City of Combes for Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services
Presenter: Danny Castillo 
 

5.F. Consideration for Approval of Texas Education Agency State Approved Innovative Courses for 2024-2025
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia 
 

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 Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

7.A. Consideration for Approval of the TASB Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 123 on First Reading 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

8.A. Internal Audit Report 
Presenter: Nellie Ledesma 
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Internal Audit Plan 2024-2025
Presenter: Nellie Ledesma 
 

9. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Norris Leal, LLC for Parking Lot Improvements at Vela Middle School and Administration Building Project
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

10. 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: 
 

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

10.B. Discuss Employment of Director of Career and Technical Education
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

10.C. Discussion Regarding Superintendents and Administrator Duties and Responsibilities
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

11. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
 

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

11.B. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Director of Career and Technical Education 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

12. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer