December 19, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
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3. INVOCATION
Mr. Elias Treviño, Director of Assessment & Accountability
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership & Instruction |
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5. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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6. PROCLAMATION
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE PRESENTATION
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10. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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10.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE SUPERINTENDENT CONSTRAINT PROGRESS MEASURES |
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11. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - CONSENT ITEM
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11.A. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON NOVEMBER 16, 2023, ON THE APPROVAL OF THE 2023-2028 GOAL AND PROGRESS MEASURES 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, AND 4.2
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12. CONSENT ITEMS
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12.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING & REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF TRUSTEES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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12.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIPS
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12.B.1. ATHLETICS
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12.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2023 AREA ROUND PLAYOFF GAME VS. SAN ANTONIO JOHN JAY HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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12.B.1.B. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2024 HAYNIE SPIRIT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT IN PEARLAND, TEXAS |
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12.B.1.C. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE SEGUIN VARSITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT IN SEGUIN, TEXAS |
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12.B.1.D. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE 32-6A PRE-REGIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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12.B.1.E. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SWIMMING TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGION 8-6A SWIMMING MEET IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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12.B.1.F. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE SEGUIN VARSITY TOURNAMENT IN SEGUIN, TEXAS
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12.B.1.G. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY (IWA) LADY ANGEL SOFTBALL CLASSIC VARSITY TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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12.B.1.H. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM TO ATTEND THE LAREDO BORDER OLYMPICS TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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12.B.1.I. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGION 8-5A SWIMMING MEET IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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12.B.2. SECONDARY
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12.B.2.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION CLUBS OF AMERICA (DECA) STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS |
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12.B.2.B. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND THE JROTC WOLF PACK WARRIOR CHALLENGE IN ENCINO, TEXAS |
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12.B.2.C. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION (TMEA) AREA G AUDITIONS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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12.B.2.D. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI STUDENT TO ATTEND WORKSHOPS AND PERFORM AT THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION (TMEA) ALL-STATE MARIACHI CONCERT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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12.B.2.E. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT REGIMENT TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION (TMEA) CONTEST IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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12.B.3. ELEMENTARY
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12.B.3.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT SEA WORLD IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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12.B.3.B. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY 4TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM AND THE U.S.S. LEXINGTON IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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12.B.3.C. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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12.C. DONATIONS
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12.C.1. DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
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12.C.1.A. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM S.J. HOSPICE SERVICES FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2023 CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
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12.C.2. SECONDARY
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12.C.2.A. MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE SCIENCE STUDENTS |
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12.C.3. ELEMENTARY
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12.C.3.A. A.N. (TONY) RICO ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FROM TOWN & COUNTRY LOGISTICS FOR A.N. (TONY) RICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2023 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FLOAT |
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12.C.3.B. A.N. (TONY) RICO ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN CLOTHING VALUED AT $250.00 FROM TRUE LOVE UNITED FOR A.N. (TONY) RICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS |
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12.C.3.C. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM FROST BANK FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2023 THANKSGIVING CANNED FOOD DRIVE |
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12.C.3.D. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $100.00 H.E.B. GIFT CARD FROM H.E.B. WESLACO FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT CENTER |
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12.C.3.E. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF BBQ MEAT VALUED AT $900.00 FROM THE ALVAREZ & CANALES LAW FIRM FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2023 ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL |
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12.C.3.F. SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00 FROM JULIAN GARZA STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENT FOR SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY FACULTY |
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12.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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12.D.1. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP FEE WITH THE WESLACO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR
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12.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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12.E.1. DISTRICT TEACHER INCENTIVE ALLOTMENT
APPROVAL TO PAY TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY $61,000.00 FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER INCENTIVE ALLOTMENT SYSTEM DATA VALIDATION AND POSSIBLE TEACHER DESIGNATION (TEC 48.112) IN THE FALL OF 2024 ALLOTMENT AND FEE REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE SUMMARY OF FINANCE REPORT
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12.E.2. SECONDARY
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12.E.2.A. GIFTED & TALENTED & ADVANCED ACADEMICS
APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE TEXAS PRE-FRESHMEN ENGINEERING PROGRAM (TEXPREP) FOR THE 2024 SUMMER AND THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR |
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12.E.2.B. GIFTED/TALENTED & ADVANCED ACADEMICS
APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (TSTC) CHALLENGER MISSION TO INCLUDE TEN COHORTS FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 6TH - 8TH GRADE GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS FOR THE 2024 SPRING SEMESTER |
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12.E.2.C. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION
APPROVAL OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSE: GENERAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS |
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12.F. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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12.F.1. FINANCE
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS |
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12.F.2. FINANCE
APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023
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12.F.3. FINANCE
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2023
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12.F.4. FINANCE
APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES |
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12.F.5. FINANCE
APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FIVE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2023 |
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12.F.6. FINANCE
APPROVAL OF THE 2023 CERTIFIED PROPERTY TAX ROLL |
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12.F.7. FINANCE
APPROVAL OF THE 2023 ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
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12.F.8. PAYROLL
APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 2023
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12.F.9. PURCHASING
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD: WELDING SUPPLIES, METAL MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DISTRICT-WIDE (RFP #24-12-17)
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12.F.10. PURCHASING
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD: UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE DISTRICT-WIDE (RFP #24-10-14 RE-BID) |
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13. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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13.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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13.A.1.
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13.B. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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13.B.1. DISCUSSION TO RENAME THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX TO CHIP VASQUEZ ATHLETIC COMPLEX
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13.B.2. FIRST READING OF BOARD UPDATE 122(LOCAL)
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14. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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14.A. SUPERINTENDENT
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14.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED ON JANUARY 16, 2024
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14.B. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
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14.B.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY, A. N. “TONY” RICO ELEMENTARY, AND BEATRIZ GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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14.B.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE STUDENT RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY AND BEATRIZ GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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14.B.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HVAC IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL, WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL, AND BEATRIZ GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HVAC CONTROLS DISTRICT WIDE
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14.B.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RUNNING TRACK BOND PROJECTS FOR ALL FOUR MIDDLE SCHOOLS, MARY HOGE, BEATRIZ GARZA, DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR, AND CENTRAL
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14.B.5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE VESTIBULE BOND PROJECTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND BEATRIZ GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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14.B.6. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES BOND PROJECTS FOR PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
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14.B.7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL DOMINGO P. SEPULVEDA GYMNASIUM COMPLEX
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14.B.8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LIGHTING UPGRADES BOND PROJECT FOR THE SUSAN M. PETERSON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
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14.B.9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE TENNIS COURTS IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
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14.B.10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FOOTBALL STADIUM ARTIFICIAL TURF REPLACEMENT BOND PROJECT AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
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14.B.11. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECTS (RFQ #24-01-18)
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14.B.12. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR DISTRICT PROJECTS (RFQ #24-01-19)
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14.B.13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A SPECIFIC EASEMENT REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF WESLACO AT THE JOE CALVILLO JR. CATE COMPLEX
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14.B.14. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF TWO CHANGE ORDERS TO THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR ALL ELEMENTARIES AS FOLLOWS:
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15. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS
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15.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEX.GOV'T. CODE 551.074)
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15.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15.A.3. DELIBERATION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074 AND 551.071)
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15.A.4. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL FOR PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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15.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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15.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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15.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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15.B.3. A MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY CONFLICTS WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.071)
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16. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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16.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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16.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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16.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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16.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL FOR PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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