August 11, 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:  Presiding Officer 
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of HCISD Choir Students for the 2026- Texas Choral Directors Association's All-State Middle School and Elementary Choir Selection 
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.B. Recognition of Coakley Middle School — Schools To Watch Designation 
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

3. Public Comments 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

4. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

4.A.1. July 14, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting
 

4.B. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations and Celebrations for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart
 

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

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

6. Matters Relating to Curriculum & Instruction
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.A. Consideration for Approval of the Interlocal Agreement Between The University of Texas at Austin and Harlingen CISD for the 2026-2027 OnRamps Program
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Garcia
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of the MOU Between the City of Harlingen Fire Department and Harlingen CISD to Provide Instruction for the Firefighter I & II Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter: Nelda Alonzo
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of the MOU Between the La Feria ISD and Harlingen CISD for Participation in CTE Programs of Study that are not offered in La Feria ISD for the 2026–2027 School Year
Presenter: Nelda Alonzo
 

6.D. Consideration for Approval of the MOU Between the Lyford CISD and Harlingen CISD for Participation in the Firefighter CTE Programs of Study for the 2026–2027 School Year
Presenter: Nelda Alonzo
 

6.E. Consideration for Approval of Texas Education Agency State Approved Innovative Courses for  2026-2027
Presenter: Dalia Garcia 
 

6.F. Consideration for Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code Of Conduct
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

6.G. Consideration for Approval of the 2026-2027 Library Book Purchase List 
Presenter: Shane Strubhart
 

6.H. Consideration for Approval of 2026-2027 HCISD and Cameron County Housing Authority Memorandum of Understanding 
Presenter: Sylvia Gonzalez
 

6.I. Consideration for Approval of 2026-2027 HCISD and Harlingen Housing Authority Memorandum of Understanding 
Presenter: Sylvia Gonzalez
 

7. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

7.A. Internal Audit Quarterly Report
Presenter:Nellie Ledesma
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of the Internal Audit Plan 2026-2027
Presenter:Nellie Ledesma
 

7.C. Finances & Planning Committee Report
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

7.D. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.E. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collections
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.F. Consideration for Approval of Certified Tax Roll and Tax Collection Information 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

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

7.H. Consideration for Award Renewal of School Professional Legal Liability, General Liability, Employee Benefits Liability, Privacy & Information Security, Auto/Fleet Liability, Violent Acts Bid #INSU0723 Extension Three (3)  
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.I. Consideration for Approval of the Employee Ancillary Benefits Dental and Accident Coverage effective 01-01-2027
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.J. Consideration for Award Renewal of Workers' Compensation RFP #WKCP0723 Extension Three (3)
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.K. Consideration for Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the "Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Maintenance Tax Note, Series 2026"; Providing the Terms and Conditions of such Note; and Resolving other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of such Note
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8. Matters Relating to Human Services
 

8.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action for Approval of Policy Update 127 and Policy EIC (LOCAL) on First Reading
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of the Continuance of the Sick Leave Bank for 2026-2027
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of the Sick Leave Bank Handbook for 2026-2027
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

9. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Final Construction Payment to Safeguard Fire & Security for the Emergency Responders Communications Enhancement Systems at Various Campus Projects
Presenter: Oscar Tapia 
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of the MOU Between Harlingen CISD and Cameron County for the Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter: Danny Castillo
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval of the MOU Between Harlingen CISD and the City of Combes for the Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter: Danny Castillo

 

9.E. Consideration for Approval of the MOU Between Harlingen CISD and the City of Primera for the Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter: Danny Castillo
 

10. 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:
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

10.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 consultation with legal counsel regarding Case No.: 13-25-00320-CV
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

10.D. Presentation on the HCISD School Safety and Security Three-Year Audit Report
Presenter:  Jay Aguayo, Region One
 

10.E. Discuss Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Contract
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

11. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Case No.: 13-25-00320-CV
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

11.C. Consider Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Contract
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

12. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer