September 10, 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: Tanya Garza
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of HCISD Choir Students for 2024 Texas Choral Directors Association's All - State Middle School and Elementary Honor Choirs Selection
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger 
 

2.B. Recognition of HCISD Cancer Angels, Fighters and Survivors for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Presenter: Juan Rodriguez 
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Adrianna Arellano, Dr. Rodriguez Elementary STEM Academy 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 Proclamations
Presenter:  Marcy Martinez 
 

6.A.1. Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15, 2024
 

6.A.2. National Principals Month - October 2024
 

6.A.3. World Teachers' Day - October 4, 2024
 

6.A.4. Fire Prevention Week - October 7 - 11, 2024
 

6.A.5. Emotional Quotient Week - October 7 - 11, 2024
 

6.A.6. Texas Education Human Resources Day - October 9, 2024
 

6.B. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.B.1. August 13,2024 - Special Board Meeting
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza 
 

6.D. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.E. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.F. Consideration and Approval of Resolution to Adopt the Tax Rate
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

6.G. Consideration for Approval of Out - of -State Student Travel for Moises Vela MS Honors Band to Travel to Indianapolis, Indiana from March 12 - March 16, 2025 for the 2025 Music for All National Band Festival 
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

6.H. Consideration for Approval of Student Code of Conduct Update for Elementary Disciplinary Alternative Education Program 
Presenter: Tanya Garza 
 

6.I. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Harlingen CISD and Texas State Technical College Upward Bound
Presenter: Monica Kaufmann
 

6.J. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Harlingen CISD and the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (Support of Probation Officers) 
Presenter: Monica Kaufmann
 

6.K. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Harlingen CISD and the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department (JJAEP)
Presenter: Monica Kaufmann
 

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

7.A. Transforming Teaching & Learning Committee Report
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan 
 

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Finance and Planning Committee Report 
Presenter: Dr. M.Veronica Kortan 
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Health Insurance Premium effective January 2025
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

9. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Change Order #1 to Increase the Original Contract Sum for the Security Window Film Project
Presenter:Oscar Tapia 
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization #01 for the HVAC Improvements at Bowie Elementary & Gutierrez Middle School Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval of Final Payment to Gerlach Builders, LLC the Coakley Middle School and Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy Gymnasium Renovations Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

9.E. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Ziwa Corporation for the Harlingen High School Renovations Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

10. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

10.A. Consideration for Approval of Teacher Evaluation Appraisers for 2024-2025
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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
 

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
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer