December 10, 2024 at 6:00 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 the Harlingen Area Educational Foundation (HAEF) 
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.B. Recognition of U.S. News and World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools
Presenter:  Tanya Garza
 

2.C. Recognition of Harlingen CISD by Cognia for 100 Year Award of Accreditation
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

2.D. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for December 
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa 
 

3.  Principal's Report 
Presenter:  Beatrice Cruz - Zavala Elementary
 

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. Board Appreciation Month - January 2025
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 

6.B.1. November 5, 2024 - Special Board Meeting

6.B.2. November 12, 2024 - Public Hearing

6.B.3. November 12, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting
 

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

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

7.B. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between Harlingen CISD and Su Clinica Familiar
Presenter:  Tanya Garza
 

8. Matters Related to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8.E. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8.F. Consideration for Approval of 2025 Stop Loss Coverage for Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
Presenter:  Rachel Cortez 
 

8.G. Consideration for Approval of Resolution to Approve Votes Cast for Election of Five (5) Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Early Exit Incentive for Professional Employees
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Facilities & Safety Committee Report 
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:
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

11.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071, Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Cause No. 2024-DCL-04235
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

11.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, Discussion Regarding Employment Matters Concerning District Teachers, Administrators, and Other Certified Employees
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

11.D. Discuss Recent Intruder Detection Audit Findings
Presenter:  Danny Castillo
 

11.E. Discussion Regarding Bids Received at the December 10, 2024 Tax Resale on Properties Struck Off to Cameron County for Itself and Other Taxing Jurisdictions
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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
 

12.B. Consider Bids Received at the December 10, 2024 Tax Resale on Properties Struck Off to Cameron County for Itself and Other Taxing Jurisdictions
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

13. Adjournment 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer