April 14, 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 Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars
Presenter:  Dr. Fernando Reyes and Dr. Kevin Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of Regional and State Qualifiers for Athletics
Presenter: Robert Davies 
 

2.C. Recognition of Robotics UIL State Qualifiers
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

2.D. Recognition of TFA State Champions
Presenter: Leah Ann Ince
 

2.E. Celebrating Apple Distinguished Campus
Presenter:  Dr. Jessica Hruska
 

2.F. Celebrating a National Honor: Alexandra Cornejo Named 2026 School Librarian of the Year
Presenter:  Dr. Jessica Hruska
 

2.G. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for April 2026 
Presenter: Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Herminia Ramirez, Bonham Elementary 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. March 10, 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 of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen High School JROTC to Attend 2026 US Army JROTC National and the 2026 All Services Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, April 28-May 5, 2026
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen Collegiate High School SeaPerch Team to attend the 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge in College Park, Maryland, May 29-June 1, 2026
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School, Harlingen Collegiate High School, Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Students, and Sponsor to Travel to the National Educators Rising Competition in Portland, Oregon, on June 19–24, 2026
Presenter: Nelda Alonzo
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School, HOSA — Future Health Professionals, Students, and Sponsors to Travel to the HOSA's International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 16–21, 2026 
Presenter: Nelda Alonzo 
 

8.E. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen HCISD Chess Teams to attend the High School National Chess Tournament in Chicago, Illinois, from March 26-30, 2026, and the Elementary National Chess Tournament in Baltimore, Maryland, from April 30-May 4, 2026 
Presenter: Robert Davies
 

8.F. Consideration for Approval of TEA Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials Survey 2026-2027
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Garcia
 

8.G. Consideration for Approval of Proposed Attendance Zones beginning 2026–2027 school year as part of District Optimization Plan
Presenter: Tanya Garza
 

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 Collection
Presenter: Ida Ambriz 
 

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

9.F. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Harlingen for the use of 2 School Buses for the "City Summer Recreation and Track Program." 
Presenter:  Luis Solorio 
 

9.G. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Harlingen for the use of their Pools for our Aquatic Program, SEAL Program, and ACE Summer Programming
Presenter:  Luis Solorio
 

9.H. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Harlingen for the Elevate Program Partnership
Presenter:  Luis Solorio
 

9.I. Consideration for Approval of HVAC Controls at Memorial Middle School, School of Health Professions, and Performing Arts Center CSP # CNST0326-2
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9.J. Consideration for Approval of Job Order Contracting Procurement Method for the HCISD Austin Elementary Outdoor Boys and Girls Restroom Renovations Project
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. Consideration for Approval of the Holdsworth Leadership Blueprint Memorandum of Understanding
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

11.B. Adoption of Renewal of the District of Innovation Plan
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

12. School Board Continuing Education Report 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

13. 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:
 

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

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

13.C. Discuss Recommendations Regarding The Renewal of Administrator Contracts for 2026-2027
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.D. Discuss Recommendations Regarding the Renewal of Teachers and Other Professional Staff Contracts for 2026-2027
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 Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14.B. Consideration for Approval of the Renewal of Administrator Contracts for 2026–2027
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14.C. Consideration for Approval of the Renewal of Teachers and Other Professional Staff Contracts for 2026–2027
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

15. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer