August 12, 2025 5:30pm - 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:  Presiding Officer 
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of Award to Harlingen CISD from TASB James B. Crow Innovation in Governance Award Recipient George McShan
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia 
 

2.B. Recognition of HCISD Choir Students for 2025 Texas Choral Directors Association's All-State Middle School and Elementary Honor Choirs Selection
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.C. Recognition of HCISD Choir Students for Selection in the 2025 National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) National Final
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger

 

3. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

4. Public Audience for Non-Agenda Topics
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5. Approval of Consent Calendar
 

5.A. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A.1. June 25, 2025 - Special Board Meeting

5.A.2. June 25, 2025 - Public Hearing Meeting 

5.A.3. July 8, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

5.A.4. July 15, 2025 - Special Board Meeting
 

6. Matters Relating to Transformation and School Support
 

6.A. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report
Presenter:  Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

7. Matters Related to Curriculum and Instruction
 

7.A. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen High School Choir to Travel to Orlando, Florida from May 28–June 2, 2026
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen High School South Choir to Travel to Honolulu, Hawaii from May 28–June 2, 2026
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

7.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Moises Vela Middle School Jazz Band to Participate in the 2026 Jazz Education Network (JEN) National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana from January 6-January 9, 2026
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

7.D. Consider and take possible action regarding non-enrolled student participation in extracurricular activities
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

7.E. Consideration for Approval for Texas Education Agency State Approved Innovative Course(s) for 2025-2026
Presenter: Dalia M.  Garcia
 

7.F. Consideration for Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct 
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes and Dr. Daniel Garza
 

7.G. Consideration for Approval of the 2025-2026 HCISD and NINOS, Inc. Head Start Program Memorandum of Understanding  
Presenter: Tanya Garza
 

8. Matters Relating to Human Services
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations and Celebrations for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of the Continuance of the Sick Leave Bank for 2025-2026
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of the Sick Leave Bank Handbook for 2025-2026
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of the TASB Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 125  and  Policy EIC (LOCAL) on Second Reading 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
 

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 Workers Compensation Coverage Bid #WKCP0723 Extension 2 
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

9.D. Consideration for Award Renewal of School Professional Legal Liability, General Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Privacy & Information Security, Auto/Fleet Liability, Violent Acts, and Workers Compensation Insurance Bid #INSU0723 Ext. 2 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

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

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

9.G. Consideration for Approval of Resolution Designating an Office to Certify the Accuracy of Tax Rate Calculation Worksheets
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

9.H. Consideration for Approval of Certified Tax Roll, Certified Tax Collection Rate, and Tax Collection Information
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
 

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:
 

11.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
 

11.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 consultation with legal counsel regarding Cause No. C-4899-17-I
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

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

12.A. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13. Adjournment