September 9, 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: Dr. Fernando Reyes 
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of HCISD Cancer Angels, Fighters, and Survivors for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

2.B. Recognition of HCISD All American Cheerleaders 
Presenter: Sandra Flinn
 

2.C. Recognition of Campuses Receiving TEA Distinction Designations for 2024/2025
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes and Tanya Garza
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Mike Reyes, Gutierrez Middle School of Arts & Sciences 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. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.A.1. August 5,2025 - Special Board Meeting
 

6.A.2. August 12, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 
 

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

7.A. Transforming Teaching & Learning Committee Report
Presenter:  Dr. Fernando Reyes 
 

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

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen High School South Southern Stars to Travel to Orlando, Florida from February 5-February 9, 2026
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen High School South Jazz Orchestra to Perform in The Midwest Clinic and Convention in Chicago, Illinois, from December 15-18, 2025
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

8.C. Consider and take possible action to adopt Policy EFB (Local) 
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of Cameron County Juvenile Justice Department and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding 
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

8.E. Statewide Student Assessment Results and 2024-2025 Accountability Rating Report 
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes and Tanya Garza
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

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

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

9.D. Consideration for Approval of Proposed Official Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

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

9.F. Consideration for Approval of Group Health Insurance Carrier and Pharmacy Benefits Manager effective January 2026
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

9.G. Consideration for Approval of Health Insurance Rates and Plan Design Changes Effective January 2026
Presenter: Ida Ambriz
 

9.H. Consideration for Approval of Award Contract for Delinquent Property Tax Collection Services RFQ #DPTC0322 Extension Three (3) 
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

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

11. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Central Air & Heating Service LLC, for the HVAC Improvements at Coakley, Long, and Wilson Projects
Presenter: Oscar Tapia 
 

11.B. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Noble Texas Builders for the Doors and Windows Upgrade Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

11.C. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Peacock General Contractors, Inc. for the Lee Means Amphitheater Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

11.D. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Hurricane Fence Company for the Fencing Improvements at Various Campuses
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

11.E. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Alcario Construction L.L.C., for the Bonham Playground Upgrade Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

11.F. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Rio Roofing, Inc. for the Cano Freshman Academy Building Envelope Repairs Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

11.G. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Sigma HN Engineer PLLC for the Memorial Middle School Mechanical Chiller Plant Electrical Switchgear Replacement Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

11.H. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Gulf Coast Sign Company, Inc., for the New Marquee Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia
 

12. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

12.A. Consideration for Approval of Teacher Evaluation Appraisers for 2025-2026
Presenter: Debbie Scogin 
 

13. 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:
 

13.A. Discussion Regarding Bids Received at the September 9, 2025, Tax Resale on Properties Struck Off to Cameron County for Itself and Other Taxing Jurisdictions
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

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

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

13.D. Discuss Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14. Reconvene Into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

14.A. Consideration for Approval of Bids Received at the September 9, 2025, Tax Resale on Properties Struck Off to Cameron County for Itself and Other Taxing Jurisdictions
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

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

14.C. Consideration for Approval of  Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

15. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer