November 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: Dr. Fernando Reyes 
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of Regional and State Cross-Country Qualifiers 
Presenter: Robert Davies
 

2.B. Recognition of U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary and Middle Schools
Presenter: Tanya Garza and Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

2.C. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for November 2026
Presenter: Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  William Snavely, Memorial Middle School 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. October 20, 2026 - Regular 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 to Submit a Low Attendance Waiver to the Texas Education Agency for Safety Concerns at Coakley Middle School 
Presenters: Dalia M. Garcia and Miguel Rangel
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of MOU between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), American Institutes for Research (AIR), and Harlingen CISD for the Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) Program Project Study 
Presenter: Dr. Kevin Garcia
 

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

8.B. Consideration for Approval of 2025-2026 Independent Financial Audit
Presenter: Julio Cavazos
 

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

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

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

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

8.G. Consideration for Approval of TEA LASO Grant Application to Support HCISD's Learning Acceleration Initiatives for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of an Additional Teacher Evaluation Appraiser for 2026-2027
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

11. 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:
 

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

11.B. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Cause Number 13-25-00320-CV
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

11.C. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Concerning the Status of and Contracts for District HVAC and Digital Controls Projects
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

11.D. Discuss Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

12.A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Cause Number 13-25-00320-CV
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

12.B. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Regarding Status of and Contracts for District HVAC and Digital Controls Projects
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

12.C. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer