August 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:  Presiding Officer 
 

2. Approval of Consent Calendar
 

2.A. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations
Presenter: Marcy Martinez 
 

2.A.1. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month - September 2024 

2.A.2. National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - September 2024 

2.A.3. Attendance Awareness Month - September 2024 

2.A.4. National Arts in Education Week - September 8-14
 

2.B. Consideration for Approval of the 2024-2025 Harlingen CISD and NINOS, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Presenter:  Tanya Garza
 

2.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen High School Band to Travel to Orlando, Florida from June 1 – June 7, 2025 
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger 
 

2.D. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.D.1. May 14, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

2.D.2. May 28, 2024 - Special Board Meeting 

2.D.3. June 5, 2024 - Special Board Meeting/ Budget Workshop # 3

2.D.4. June 11, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting

2.D.5. June 25, 2024- Special Board Meeting 

2.D.6. July 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
 

2.E. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments 
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza 
 

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

2.G. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza 
 

2.H. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza 
 

2.I. Consideration for Approval of Certified Tax Roll, Certified Tax Collection Rate and Tax Collection Information 
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

3. Administrative Report Regarding Inaugural Cohort of Study Abroad Program 
Presenter: Monica Kaufmann
 

4. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

6. Matters Relating to Transformation and School Support
 

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

7. Matters Related to Curriculum and Instruction
 

7.A. Consideration for Approval of MOU between HCISD and University of Texas at Austin
Presenter: Jennifer Maldonado
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Educator Pipeline Program Expansion
Presenter: Jennifer Maldonado
 

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Workers Compensation Coverage Bid #WKCP0723 Extension 1 
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

8.B. Consideration for Award Renewal of School Insurance Coverage for School Professional Legal Liability, General Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Privacy & Information Security, Auto/Fleet & Liability, and Violent Acts Coverage Bid #INSU0723
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of the Continuance of the Sick Leave Bank for 2024-2025
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of the Sick Leave Bank Handbook for 2024-2025
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of the TASB Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 123 on Second Reading
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
 

10.A. Facilities & Safety Committee Report
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Change Order #2 to Increase the Original Contract Sum for the Coakley and Vernon Middle Schools Gymnasium Renovations Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization #1 for the Fencing Improvements at Various Campuses Project
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:
 

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

11.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 - Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Cause No. 2024-DCL-04235 
Presenter: Dr. J. A. Gonzalez 
 

12. Reconvene Into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
 

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

12.B. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action regarding Cause No. 2024-DCL-04235
Presenter: Dr. J.A. Gonzalez 
 

12.C. Discussion and Possible Action for Creation of Special Committee(s) for Board of Trustees for the 2024-2025 School Year
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

13. Adjournment