December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Special Called 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. Nutcracker Performance
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IV.B. Zumbathon Fundraiser Donations presented to the Hidalgo ISD senior class of 2026 and UIL One Act Play
Presenter:
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. Superintendent's Hot Chocolate
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.2. 2nd Six Weeks Average Daily Attendance & Enrollment Report
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: August 4, 2025 (Ratify), November 10, 2025, and December 1, 2025
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for October 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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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. Certified Tax Roll as of October 1, 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.2. Check Register October 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.3. Donations received for the Superintendent's Golf Tournament, Zumbathon, Boys Basketball, and Scoreboard Sponsorship.
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.4. Region ESC One - Cyber One Essentials Services Contract
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
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VII.E.5. Region ESC One - DDoS Services Contract
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
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VII.E.6. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of October 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.7. Hidalgo ISD Board Local Policy Update
*EFB *FD *FM *FNCE
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.8. Consider and take action on request for students to travel out-of-town/ overnight:
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VII.E.8.a. The Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission to travel to La Feria High School on December 6, 2025, for the ATSSB Region 15/28 band audition.
Presenter:
Mr. J. Lozano
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VII.E.8.b. The Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission to travel overnight to Corpus Christi, TX to compete at the ATSSB All Area Ban Auditions from Friday, January 9 to 10, 2026. If any student advance to State they will be traveling to San Antonio from February 11–14, 2026. Students will be competing at the TMEA All State Convention.
Presenter:
Mr. J. Lozano
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VII.E.8.c. The Hidalgo Pirate Cheer Team is requesting permission to travel to Fort Worth, Texas on January 14-17, 2026. The Cheer Team is attending the UIL Spirit Competition held at the Forth Worth Convention Center.
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Ms. A. Molano
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VII.E.8.d. The Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission for the HECHS Mariachi to travel and compete at the UIL Mariachi State Competition in Seguin, TX. This event will take place from February 20 to 21, 2026.
Presenter:
Mr. J. Lozano
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VII.E.8.e. The Hidalgo Golden Dazzlers are requesting permission to travel to Orlando, Florida, from March 26-30, 2026, to attend a dance workshop at Disney World. Additionally, requesting permission to conduct fundraising activities (limited to student funds only).
Presenter:
Ms. K. Garcia
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VII.E.8.f. The Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission to travel to Dallas from April 24 to 26, 2026. The purpose of the trip would be to attend an educational band workshop with a notable band and an accomplished band director. We will be taking students to a Texas Rangers baseball game and six flags Over Texas-Arlington.
Presenter:
Mr. J. Lozano
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VII.E.9. Consider and take action to adopt Resolution #2025-12 of the Board of Trustees Designating Non-Business Days during the 2025 and 2026 Calendar Year
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VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. Report on trip to Salamanca
Presenter:
Dr. J. A. Gonzalez
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VIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve Technology Purchase for K - 2nd Grade Students and Teachers all Elementary Campuses (IPADS and Computers)
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
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VIII.C. Fall 2025 Benchmark Report for Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida Diaz Jr. High
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.D. Gates Priority Grant Update
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas, Mr. G. Solano, Ms. J. Avelar
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VIII.E. Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities III - Update — Strong Foundation Planning and Strong Foundation Implementation
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.F. CCMR updates - Cohort 2025 & Cohort 2026
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.G. Hidalgo ISD - Updated Enrollment Procedures
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.H. Summer Career and Technical Education Update
Presenter:
Mr. Reyes, Ms. Alvarez and Mr. G. Solano
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VIII.I. Discussion and possible action to approve the McMurry - Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2026
Presenter:
Mr. G. Solano, Ms. L. Luna
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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Financial Report for the month of October 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.C. Budget Update by Department
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.D. Annual Investment Report for the period September 1, 2024 — August 31, 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.E. Annual Delinquent Tax Collection Report for 2024-2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment #2 for CCMR
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.G. Discuss, consider and act upon executing the agreements to enter into fleet management agreement between Hidalgo ISD and Enterprise Fleet Management utilizing Sourcewell Contract #030122-EFM
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza, Mr. E. Gonzalez
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IX.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2025-26 Salary Compensation Plan as Recommended by Administration
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Discussion and action to approve the negotiated fee structure for the Agreement between Hidalgo ISD and Gignac Architects for the reroofing scope of work for the HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High campuses
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Mujica
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X.B. Employees Attendance Report from August 5th - November 7th
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez
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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 action regarding use of real estate by Hidalgo Park Elementary
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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 Superintendent's 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.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Safety & Security Audit
Presenter:
Chief M. Cepeda
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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:
(Section 551-074, Texas Government Code) |
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XIII.A.1. Discussion and action regarding use of real estate by Hidalgo Park Elementary
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XIII.B. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(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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XIII.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Safety & Security Audit
Presenter:
Chief M. Cepeda
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XIV.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the Hidalgo County Appraisal District 2026-2029 Board of Directors Official Ballot and adopt Resolution #2025-11 with candidates' names
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
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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.” |