October 8, 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 Students Who Earned a National Recognition Award by College Board
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia and Kevin Garcia 
 

2.B. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for September and October 2024
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa 
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Juan Manuel Garcia, Vela Middle School 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. School Bus Safety Week - October 21-25, 2024

6.A.2. National School Lunch Week - October 21-25, 2024

6.A.3. Red Ribbon Week - October 23-31, 2024

6.A.4. Financial Literacy Month for November 2024
 

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

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

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

6.E. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.F. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

6.G. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for the Memorial Chess Team to compete at the KFC All Girls National Chess Championship in Chicago, Illinois on April 4-6, 2025
Presenter:  Robert Davies
 

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

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

8. Matters Relating to Curriculum and Instruction
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of the 2024-2025 District and Campus Performance Objectives and Professional Development Plan
Presenter:  Jesus Saldivar Jr. and Jennifer Maldonado
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of List of Investments Dealers, Brokers, and Banks
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9.B. Nomination of Cameron County Appraisal District Representative
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Rio Roofing, Inc. for the ESSER Funded Roofing Improvements at Various Campuses Project
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval of Granting Easement and Right of Way conveyance to Harlingen Water Works Systems to install and maintenance of water and sewer distribution lines on District property at the Administration Annex
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10.D. Consideration for Approval of Contingency Allowance Expenditure Authorization #04 for the HVAC Improvements at Coakley, Long, and Wilson 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. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.089, Discussion regarding District and Campus Safety and Security
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

13. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer