December 9, 2025 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 PTSA Students of the Month for December 2025
Presenter: Sylvia Gamboa
 

2.B. Recognition of Harlingen High School South Band Students for their 2025 UIL 5A State Marching Competition Qualification and Performance 
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger 
 

2.C. Recognition of Children At Risk Annual Texas School Rankings
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes and Tanya Garza
 

2.D. Recognition of Art Teachers for TAFA District of Distinction Award
Presenter: Lee Ann Ince
 

2.E. Celebrating Apple Distinguished Campuses 
Presenter: Shane Strubhart, Assistant Superintendent for Community Engagement and Strategic Partnerships
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Dr. Irma Davis, Ben Milam Elementary Dual Language Academy 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. November 11, 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 Memorandum of Understanding between Harlingen CISD and Su Clinica Familiar for the 2025-2026 School Year 
Presenter: Tanya Garza
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of MOU Between University of Texas Rio Grande Valley  and Harlingen CISD for the 2025-2026 School Year 
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School Student Council Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. 
Presenter:  Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

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

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

9.D. Consideration for Approval of 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit  
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

9.E. Consideration for Approval of Resolution to Approve Votes Cast for Election of Two (2) Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

9.F. Consideration for Approval of Participation in Interlocal Agreement with Central Texas Purchasing Alliance Cooperative (CTPA) 
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

9.G. Consideration for Approval of Award Contract for Legal Services Request for Qualifications #LGLS0925
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

9.H. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for Lamar Elementary Renovations CSP #CNST1125-1
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

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

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Facilities and Safety Committee Report
Presenter: Oscar Tapia 
 

10.B. Consideration of Approval of Final Construction Payment to Central Air & Heat Service LLC, for the HVAC Improvements at Bowie Elementary and Gutierrez Middle School Project
Presenter: Oscar Tapia 
 

11. Matters Related to Human Services 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

11.B. Consideration &  Approval of Early Exit Incentive for Professional Employees
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

11.C. Consideration for Approval of the TASB Recommended Revision to Policy Update 126 on First Reading Only
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

12. 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:
 

12.A. Discussion regarding Personnel Matters including District Teachers, Administrators, and Other Certified Employees
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

12.B. Discuss Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

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

14. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer