February 11, 2025 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 UIL Academic Elementary School Champions
Presenter:  Leah Ann Ince
 

2.B. Recognition of HCISD Elementary and Secondary Counselor of the Year Recipients  
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa
 

2.C. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for February 
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Tina Garza, Harlingen School of Health Professions 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:  Juan Rodriguez

6.A.1. National Nutrition Month - March 2025

6.A.2. Athletic Trainers Month - March 2025

6.A.3. National Social Work Month - March 2025 

6.A.4. Texas Public Schools Week - March 2-8, 2025

6.A.5. Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day - March 7, 2025

6.A.6. World Down Syndrome Day - March 21, 2025
 

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

6.B.1. January 7, 2025 - Board Team of 8 Meeting
Presenter: Presiding Officer 

6.B.2. January 14, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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 to Submit to the Texas Education Agency a Low Attendance Waiver for Inclement Weather in January
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

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

8.A. Consideration for Approval of the 2025-2026 School District Calendar
Presenter:  Jennifer Maldonado
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Finances & Planning Committee Report
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.E. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.F. Consideration for Approval of Annual Investment Report 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.G. Consideration for Approval of Interim Assistant Superintendent to Business Operations to Sign Checks for the District
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.H. Consideration for Approval of Order of Election and Notice of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Trustee Election
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.I. Consideration for Approval of Early Voting Clerk Remi Garza for HCISD Board of Trustee Election May 3, 2025
Presiding Officer:  Ida Ambriz
 

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 Central Air & Heating Services, Inc. for the ESSER Central Plant Upgrades at Harlingen High School
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. Discuss Recent Intruder Detection Audit Findings
Presenter:  Danny Castillo
 

11.B. Presentation on the School Safety and Security Three Year Audit Report
Presenter:  Hector Rendon, Region One Safety Specialist
 

11.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, Discussion regarding Personnel Matters including District Teachers, Administrators, and Other Certified Employees
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

11.E. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Consider and Discuss Employment of Superintendent
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

11.F. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071, Attorney Consultation regarding Legal Issues related to Employment of New Superintendent
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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 and Take Possible Action regarding Superintendent Search
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter: Presiding Officer