Public Meeting Agenda: May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

Description: __ 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

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER

IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

IV.A. Special Olympics Bowling, Powerlifting, Basketball, Soccer, and Track Teams- Also letterman Jacket presentation to our senior participants

Presenter: Mr. J. Esquivel

IV.B. Teacher Incentive Allotment -Recognitions

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Ms. N. Martinez

IV.C. HECHS Boys and Girls Track Teams

Presenter: Mr. S. Arjona

IV.D. U.I.L. Academics - Recognition of HECHS Students

Presenter: Ms. R. Reyes, Ms. L. Gonzalez

IV.E. Fine Arts Department

Presenter: Mr. J. Lozano, Mr. M. Gutierrez

IV.E.1. Band

IV.E.2. Mariachi

IV.E.3. Conjunto

IV.E.4. Ida Diaz Jr. High: UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation Ratings

V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

V.A. Announcements

Description:

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:

VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: April 21, 2026

VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:

VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for March 2026

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:

VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:

VII.E. Other:

VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of March 2026

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.2. Report on purchases in the amount of $10,000.00–49,999.99

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.3. Proposed 2026-2027 Bi-Weekly and Monthly Payday Calendar

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.4. Check Register for March 2026

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.5. 2026-2027 JJAEP Memorandum of Understanding

Presenter: Mr. R. Tinoco

VII.E.6. Consider and take action on request for student to travel out-of-town/overnight:

VII.E.6.a. HECHS is requesting approval for Varsity Track & Field boys and girls who have qualified to compete in the UIL Region IV–4A Championship Meet, to be held at Texas A&M University–Kingsville on May 1–2, 2026. This competition provides qualifying teams and individual athletes the opportunity to advance to the UIL 4A State Meet. (Ratified)

Presenter: Mr. S. Arjona, Mr. E. Blanco

VII.E.6.b. Ida Diaz Jr. High is respectfully requesting permission for the Special Education Unit students and staff to travel to Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The purpose of this educational field trip is to provide students with the opportunity to learn about marine life and explore potential career pathways in animal care and related fields. This hands-on experience will support classroom learning by exposing students to real-world environments and professions.

Presenter: Mr. F. Rios

VII.E.6.c. The 7th grade class is requesting permission to travel to Hacienda El Paraíso in Weslaco, Texas, on Friday, May 8, 2026. The purpose of this trip is to provide an incentive for 7th grade students in recognition of their dedication and commitment to their coursework throughout the school year.

Presenter: Mr. F. Rios

VII.E.6.d. The 6th grade class is requesting permission to travel to Quinta 4 Lunas in Palmview, Texas, on Friday, May 15, 2026. The purpose of this trip is to provide an incentive for 6th grade students in recognition of their dedication and commitment to their coursework throughout the school year.

Presenter: Mr. F. Rios

VII.E.6.e. The 8th grade class is requesting permission to travel to Beach Water Park in South Padre Island, Texas on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The purpose of this trip is to provide an incentive for 8th grade students in recognition of their dedication and commitment to their coursework throughout the school year, and to serve as their final field trip as junior high school students.

Presenter: Mr. F. Rios

Description:

VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:

VIII.A. J.C. Kelly Chapter of the National Elementary Honor Society - Report from J.C. Kelly Elementary

Presenter: Mr. C. Mora

VIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the IBC Minitropolis Program for Hidalgo Park Elementary

Presenter: Ms. E. Satarain

VIII.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the UTRGV - Hidalgo ISD MOU Teacher Preparation Program Agreement

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas

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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:

IX.A. Contract Services Update for the 2025-2026 School Year

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment to Bilingual, Early Education, Maintenance, and PR

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:

X.A. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Administration to retain the services of Valley Risk Consulting to assist with risk management programs for the 2026-2027 plan year

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales

X.B. Discussion and possible action to authorize Administration to solicit proposals for workers compensation for the 2026-2027 plan year

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales

X.C. Discussion and possible action to renew RFP #24-25-09 Student Athletic Insurance with Players Health for the 2026-2027 plan year

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales

X.D. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the purchase of 6 New Diesel Buses making Hidalgo ISD TEA compliant with Texas Senate Bill 546 (SB 546) mandating that all school buses in the state, be equipped with three-point seat belts by September 1, 2029.

Presenter: Mr. G. Sanchez

X.E. Discussion and possible action to authorize administration to solicit RFQ for Engineering Service - Sanitary Sewer Lift Station for the proposed CTE Building Site and/or existing buildings, and platting services for the AG Barn Site

Presenter: Mr. G. Sanchez

XI. CLOSED SESSION:

Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections §551.071 and §551.074

XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice

Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)

XI.A.1. Consultation with Attorney pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 regarding pending or contemplated litigation and legal matters relating to the District's hail damage insurance claim.

XI.B. Personnel Matters:

Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)

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

XI.B.2. Discussion and possible action on the Superintendent's recommendations concerning approval/extension of Professional Contracts: District Interventionist, Secondary Interventionist, Athletic Trainers, Nurses, Librarians, and Teacher Contracts

XI.B.3. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's recommendation concerning approval/extension of Paraprofessionals and Letter of assurance to Auxiliary Staff:

XI.B.4. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation for the proposed non-renewal terminations of Chapter 21 Term/Probationary contracts

Presenter: Mr. G. Sanchez

XI.B.5. Discussion and Possible action to approve the Summer School Personnel Recommendation

XI.B.6. Discussion and possible action on Setting Cut-off-Score for the Hall of Fame at 90 points

XI.B.7. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cyclical Payment Requests

XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:

XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:

XIII.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible approval of: (1) a Resolution #2026-06 pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2254.1036(b) containing the Board's written findings regarding retention of legal counsel on a contingent fee basis in connection with the District's hail damage insurance claim; (2) the Contingent Fee Contract for Legal Services with Stormlex Law Group and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC, related to the District's hail damage insurance claim; and (3) authorization for the Board President and Superintendent to execute the contract and to submit the contract and required supporting materials to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas for review and approval pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2254.1038.

XIII.B. Personnel Matter:

Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)

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

XIII.B.2. Discussion and possible action on the Superintendent's recommendations concerning approval/extension of Professional Contracts: District Interventionist, Secondary Interventionist, Athletic Trainers, Nurses, Librarians, and Teacher Contracts

XIII.B.3. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's recommendation concerning approval/extension of Paraprofessionals and Letter of assurance to Auxiliary Staff:

XIII.B.4. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation for the proposed non-renewal terminations of Chapter 21 Term/Probationary contracts

XIII.B.5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Summer School Personnel Recommendation

XIII.B.6. Discussion and possible action to approve Setting Cut-off-Score for Hall of Fame at 90 points

XIII.B.7. Discussion and Possible action to approve the Cyclical Payment Requests

XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:

XIV.A. Action taken on Naming the Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2026

XV. ADJOURNMENT:

Description:

Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than listed. The Board of Trustees of Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any 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, Hidalgo ISD will provide an open public forum/comment period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes in total. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes. Individuals wishing to address the Board must sign up prior to the start of the comment period. Members of the public may address the Board on any item, whether or not it is posted on the agenda. The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics within the jurisdiction of Hidalgo ISD. For items not posted on the agenda, the Board may not deliberate or take action; however, members may direct staff to investigate or place the item on a future agenda. Additionally, members of the public may be recognized by the Board President to speak on posted agenda items at the time those items are considered. The same three (3) minute time limit applies.

May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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