June 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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__ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymondo Martinez, Vice-President
__ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board Attorney |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
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IV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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IV.A. Consider an order authorizing the issuance of Hidalgo Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, series 2025; approving the amount, the interest rates, price, and terms thereof; entering into a purchase contract and a paying agent/registrar agreement; and other matters related thereto.
Presenter:
Estrada- Hinojosa and Perez Law Firm, Bond Counsel
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V. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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V.A. Summary of results for Texas Spanish Spelling Bee Competition
Presenter:
Ms. J. Gaona
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V.B. Fitch Rates For Hidalgo ISD: A+ & AAA Rating
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza
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VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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VI.A. Announcements
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VI.A.1. 6th Six Weeks Attendance & Enrollment Report
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
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VI.A.2. Athletic Report (Summer Activities)
Presenter:
Coach J. Wheeler
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VI.A.3. Update Health Insurance
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza, Mr. Roger Garza, Mr. Jonathan Sakulenzki
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VI.A.4. Student Code of Conduct TASB Status
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza
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VI.A.5. Presentation on Hidalgo ISD, AFT, American Federation of Teachers, Members and Non-members. Employee Pay Raise Recommendation, by Hidalgo ISD, Stockholders which are, Teachers, Employees, Citizens, Property Tax Payers, and AFT
Presenter:
Mr. Emmanuel Garcia
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VIII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: February 24, 2025, June 2, 2025 and June 16, 2025
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VIII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VIII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for May 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VIII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VIII.C.1. Janitorial Supplies Bid #24-25-14
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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VIII.C.2. District Wide Air Conditioning Filters Bid #24-25-15
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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VIII.C.3. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Bid #24-25-16
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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VIII.D. Other:
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VIII.D.1. Financial Report for the month of May 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VIII.D.2. Financial Report - Checks over purchasing threshold of $10,000.00
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VIII.D.3. Financial Report - Check Register April 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VIII.D.4. Financial Report - Check Register May 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VIII.D.5. Certified (Preliminary) Estimate of Taxable Values for the 2025 tax year
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VIII.D.6. 2025-2026 MEGAbyte Service Membership - Instructional Technology Professional Development
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
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VIII.D.7. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education with Hidalgo ISD Distance Learning Consortium
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
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VIII.D.8. 2025-2026 Region One Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Direct Internet Access (DIA) Consortium Participation Renewal
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
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VIII.D.9. 2025-2026 Region One Regional Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Wide Area Network (WAN) Services Consortium Participation Renewal Agreement
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
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VIII.D.10. 2025-2026 Region One - Memorandum of Agreement for OmniTrack Services
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. A. Lopez
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VIII.D.11. 2025-2026 Region 11 - TREC Library and Resource Management Services Contract
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
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VIII.D.12. 2025-2026 STC Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.D.13. 2025-2026 Region One Educational Library Services and Instructional Resources Virtual Library Cooperative Memorandum of Agreement
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.D.14. Texas A&M Chapter of Advise Texas-Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2026
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.D.15. 2025-2026 STC Dual Credit Programs Hidalgo Early College High School Interlocal Agreement
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.D.16. 2025-2026 Use of Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC)
Presenter:
Mr. G. Solano
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VIII.D.17. Memorandum of Understanding with Our Lady of the Lake University and Hidalgo Independent School District
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
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VIII.D.18. Consider and take action on request for students to travel out-of-town/overnight:
Presenter:
Ms. J. Gaona
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VIII.D.18.a. The Hidalgo ISD Bilingual Department is requesting permission for 2 fifth grade students and 2 staff members from Dr. Alejo Salinas Elementary to travel to Albuquerque, NM from July 10, 2025, through July 13, 2025, to participate in the 2025 National Spanish Spelling Bee.
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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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IX.A. Hidalgo ISD 2025 Spring STAAR Grades 3-8 Preliminary Results and STAAR End-of-Course Assessment Results
Presenter:
Dr. A. Guanzon
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IX.B. 2025-2026 South Texas College - Pilot Non-Degree Seeking Option
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2025-2026 High School and Jr. High Offerings Exempt from No Pass No Play Rule
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Region One and Economic Mobility Systems Standard Student Data Privacy Agreement
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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IX.E. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Updates
Presenter:
Ms. N. Martinez
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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X.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget amendments to the General Fund
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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X.B. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the district's contribution for employee benefits as recommended by administration
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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X.C. Discussion and possible action on approval of the Sports Field Lighting Proposal for new lighting at the Football Stadium, Baseball Field, Softball Field, and Tennis courts to be installed by GEXA Energy Solutions. Also included in the proposal is the installation of safety lighting under the football stands and replacement of the lighting at the Practice Field. Two options are provided for the Football Field Lighting: a Show Lighting Entertainment System and adding Color Fixtures to the Show Lighting Entertainment System
Presenter:
Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Ms. G. Garza, Mr. E. Gonzales,Mr. J. Ramirez & Mr. J. Galvan
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X.D. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #24-25-09 Student Athletic Insurance as recommended by Valley Risk Consultants
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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X.E. Discussion and possible action to renew an additional one(1) year extension on RFP #23-24-02 Group Health Insurance - Fully Funded with UHC as recommended by South Texas Risk Management
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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X.F. Discussion and possible action to extend South Texas Risk Management (Agent of Records) for voluntary insurance product services for the year 2025-2026
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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X.G. Discussion and possible action to authorize administration to obtain HVAC Service Agreement for Chillers and AC Units at Hidalgo ISD campuses
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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X.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Two (2) 20 Ton Condensing Units at Hidalgo Early College High School Gym
Presenter:
Mr. I. Gonzalez & Mr. E. Gonzales
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X.I. Discussion and possible action to renew the workers compensation program with Texas Political Subdivisions (TPS) or solicit proposals for the plan year 2025-2026 and provide notice of non-renewal as recommended by Valley Risk Consultants
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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XI. CLOSED SESSION:
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The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074
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XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XI.A.1. Discussion and Possible Action for the Board to Consider on Damages Associated with Hail and Wind Storms
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XI.B. Personnel Matters:
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(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
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XI.B.1. Discussion of Interim Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XI.B.2. Discussion and possible action to approve Principal at Salinas Elementary
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XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
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(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Interim Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XIII.A.2. Discussion and possible action to approve principal at Salinas Elementary
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XIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve Damages Associated with Hail and Wind Storms
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Description:
Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be taken in Executive Session.
Public Input Policy: “During the meeting, the Hidalgo ISD will allow for an open public forum/ comment period. This comment period shall not exceed one-half hour (1/2) hour in length and each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak. All individuals desiring to address the Hidalgo ISD must sign up to do so, prior to the open comment period. The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics that are under the jurisdiction of the Hidalgo ISD. For issues or topics which are not otherwise part of the posted agenda for the meeting, members may direct staff to investigate the issue or topic further. No action or discussion shall be taken on the issues or topics which are not part of the posted agenda for the meeting. Members of the public may be recognized on posted agenda items deemed appropriate by the President as the items are considered, and the same time limitations three (3) minutes applies.” |