October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM - 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 __ Raymundo 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. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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IV.A. AP Scholars 2024-2025
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. House Bill 2563 Requirements - announcing Board's Continuing Education Credit
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V.A.2. HECHS Attendance, on Time & on Track
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.3. HISD Professional Development
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.4. Public Relations, Crisis Communication PD
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.5. J. Gonzalez Law Firm - Legacy of Learning Award
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: March 3, 2025, August 11, 2025, August 25, 2025, and September 11, 2025
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for August 2025
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VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.E. Other:
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VII.E.1. Check Register August 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.2. Consider and take action on a request for students to travel out-of-town/state overnight:
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VII.E.2.a. The Hidalgo Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission for the Pirate Marching Band to travel to Corpus Christi on October 24-25. The Pirate Band will be competing at the UIL Area E Marching Band Contest at Calallen Stadium.
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.2.b. The Hidalgo Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission for the Pirate Marching Band to travel to San Antonio, Tx on November 4-5, 2025. The Pirate Band will be competing at the UIL State Marching Band Contest at the Alamodome.
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Mr. R. Tinoco
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VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Hidalgo ISD District and Campus Improvement Plans
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VIII.A.1. HISD District Improvement Plan
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VIII.A.2. HECHS
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VIII.A.3. Ida Diaz Jr. High
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VIII.A.4. Hidalgo Elementary
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VIII.A.5. JC Kelly Elementary
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VIII.A.6. Salinas Elementary
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VIII.A.7. Hidalgo Park Elementary
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VIII.B. Bilingual/DL/ESL Program Evaluation Report
Presenter:
Ms. J. Gaona-Davila
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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Discussion and possible action on Bond Projects
Presenter:
ERO - Mr. B. Godinez
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IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution #2025-10 of the Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees authorizing membership in the South Texas School Board Association for the 2025-2026 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez
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IX.C. Financial Report for the Month of July 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.D. Budget update by Departments
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over the purchasing threshold of $50,000
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment #1 from the Fund Balance, General Fund, and Capital Projects
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.G. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Salary Compensation Plan as Recommended by Administration
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the issuance of RFQ #25-26-01 Food Service Consulting Services
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
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IX.I. Discussion and possible action to authorize administration to provide a 30-day notice of cancellation of agent services to South Texas Risk Management for the district's Health Insurance Plan administered by UHC
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
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IX.J. Discussion and possible action to appoint a new agent of record for the district's medical insurance offered by UHC from the list of the 3 recommended insurance agencies from RFQ #24-25-17 and authorize the Superintendent to execute all necessary documents
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
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IX.K. Discussion and possible action on matters related to hiring of a consultant for RFQ#24-25-11, for bond construction project support
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Superintendent or designee to take the necessary action to hire Gignac Architects/Engineering services contract on the scope of work for reroofing projects at HECHS and Ida Dias Junior High
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Mujica
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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 to amend the Board Operation Procedures
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XI.B. Personnel Matters:
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XI.B.1. Discussion of 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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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. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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XIII.A.1. Discussion and possible action to amend the Board Operation Procedures
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XIII.B. Personnel Matter:
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(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XIII.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding 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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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.” |