October 20, 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 Students Earning a National Recognition Award by College Board
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of Valley Morning Star Readers' Choice Awards
Presenter: Shane Strubhart
 

2.C. Recognition of UIL Lone Star Cup Achievements
Presenter: Shane Strubhart
 

2.D. Recognition of U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Ranking
Presenter: Shane Strubhart
 

2.E. Recognition of the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Presenter: Julio Cavazos
 

2.F. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for September and October 2026
Presenter: Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Marivel Sandoval, Wilson Elementary Dual Language Academy Principal
 

4. Public Comments
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A.1. September 8, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting 

5.A.2. September 16, 2026 - Special Board Meeting 

5.A.3. September 28, 2026 - Special Board Meeting  
 

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

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

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

7.A. Consideration for Approval of the 2026-2027 District and Campus Performance Objectives and Professional Development Plan
Presenters: Jesus Saldivar Jr. and Jennifer Maldonado
 

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

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Finances and Planning Committee Report
Presenter: Julio Cavazos
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials 
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collections
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.E. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.F. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

8.G. Consideration for Approval to Utilize the TASB Texas Energy Cooperative Interlocal Agreement and Authorize the Superintendent or Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Electricity and Related Services
Presenter: Julio Cavazos 
 

8.H. Consideration for Approval of List of Investment Dealers, Brokers, and Banks 
Presenter: Julio Cavazos 
 

8.I. Consideration and Approval of Appointment of Board Member/Interim Assistant Superintendent for Business Services to Sign Checks
Presenter: Julio Cavazos
 

8.J. Consideration for Approval of Investment Resolution and Authorization 
Presenter: Julio Cavazos 
 

8.K. Consideration for Approval of Harlingen CISD Facility Use Fees for 2026-2027
Presenter: Julio Cavazos
 

8.L. Consideration for Approval of Paving and Drainage Improvement for Lamar Elementary and Coakley Middle School CSP #CNST0926-1
Presenter: Julio Cavazos 
 

9. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

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:
 

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

10.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with Attorney regarding legal issue involved in the proposed nonrenewal of Teacher (S.W.)
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

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

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

12. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer