April 8, 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
 

2.A. Recognition of Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars
Presenter: Dalia Garcia and Kevin Garcia 
 

2.B. Recognition of Student Athletes as Regional Semi-Finalists and State Qualifiers for Soccer and Powerlifting as well as the Coach of the Year
Presenter: Robert Davies
 

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

2.D. Recognition of Education Results Partnership's 2024 Texas Honor Roll
Presenter:  Tanya Garza
 

3. Principal's Report 
Presenter:  Sabrina Garza, Principal at Bowie 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 
 

6.A. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations
Presenter: Juan Rodriguez
 

6.A.1. National Volunteer Week - April 21-25, 2025

6.A.2. School Bus Driver Appreciation Day - April 22, 2025

6.A.3. National Administrative Professionals Day - April 23, 2025

6.A.4. National Afterschool Professionals Week - April 21-25, 2025

6.A.5. Mental Health Month - May 2025

6.A.6. Principals Day - May 1, 2025

6.A.7. School Lunch Hero Day - May 2, 2025

6.A.8. Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5-9, 2025

6.A.9. National School Nurse Day - May 7, 2025

6.A.10. School Communicators Day - May 9, 2025

6.A.11. Food Allergy Awareness Week - May 11-17, 2025
 

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

6.B.1. March 4, 2025 - Special Board Meeting

6.B.2. March 18, 2025 - Public Hearing

6.B.3. March 18, 2025 - 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
 

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

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Trip for Harlingen High School JROTC Drill Team to attend the 2025 US Army JROTC Drill Nationals and the 2025 All-Services JROTC Drill Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida from April 29 through May 6, 2025
Presenter:   Tanya Garza 
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Students and Sponsors to Travel Out-of-State to the National Educators Rising Competition in Orlando, Florida on June 25-29, 2025
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Chess Team to Travel Out-of-State to Orlando, Florida and compete in the United States Chess Federation National Tournament on May 9-11, 2025
Presenter:  Robert Davies
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of the TASB Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 124 on Second Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collections
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

10.D. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

10.E. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

10.F. Consideration for Approval of Award Insurance Coverage for Property and Contents, Named Windstorm/Hail, and Boiler and Machinery RFP #INSR0423 Extension Two 
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

10.G. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Harlingen for the use of Two School Buses for the City Summer Recreation and Track Program
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

10.H. Consideration for Approval of Award of Request for Qualifications for Civil Engineering Services #CIES0225
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

10.I. Consideration for Approval of Award of Request for Qualifications for Geotechnical / Material Testing Engineering Services #GEOT0225
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

10.J. Consideration for Approval of Award of Request for Qualifications for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services #EMEP0225
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

10.K. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy Building Envelope Repairs CSP#CNST0325-1
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

10.L. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for the HVAC Improvements at Harlingen High School South Gym #CNST0325-2
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

11. Matters Relating to District Operations
 

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

12. Consideration for Approval of the Amended Order of Election and Notice of Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Trustee Election
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

13. School Board Continuing Education Report 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

14. 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:
 

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

14.B. Discuss Recommendations Regarding the Renewal of Teachers and Other Professional Staff Contracts for 2025 - 2026
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

14.D. Discuss Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

15. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
 

15.A. Consideration for Approval of the Renewal of Teachers and Other Professional Staff Contracts for 2025 - 2026
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

15.B. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

15.C. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

16. Adjournment 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer