February 10, 2026 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 Harlingen High School Jazz ensemble for their Selection as the Texas Music Educators Association High School Honor Jazz Ensemble for 2026
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.B. Recognition of Harlingen CISD Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Students for 2026
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.C. Recognition of Harlingen High School South Jazz Orchestra for Selection as Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference High School Jazz Ensemble for 2025
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.D. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for February 2026 
Presenter: Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Yvonne Cavazos Gonzalez, Early Childhood 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. January 13, 2026 - 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 to Submit to the Texas Education Agency a Low Attendance Waiver for Inclement Weather in January
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval Between Harlingen CISD and Texas State Technical College for Dual Credit Memorandum of Understanding for the School Year 2026-2027
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of the 2026-2027 School District Calendar 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

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

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

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

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

9.F. Consideration for Approval of 2024-2025 Single Audit Report
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.G. Consideration for Approval of Contract for Joint Election to be held with Cameron County Elections Department on May 2, 2026
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.H. Consideration for Approval of the 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 Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Trustee Election May 2, 2026
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

11. Matters Related to Human Services 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action on Resolution regarding a period of prayer and reading of religious texts during the school day
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

12. Adjournment to Closed or Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082 and 551.089, 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
 

12.C. Discussion Regarding Safety & Security
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

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