October 15, 2024 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 Trevino, Director of Assessment & Accountability |
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership & Instruction |
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5. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications
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6. PROCLAMATIONS FOR NOVEMBER 2024
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction |
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9.A. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2024
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9.A.1. OCTOBER 2024
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9.B. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2024
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10. CONSENT ITEMS
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10.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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10.A.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WwD9iiqoI |
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10.A.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WwD9iiqoI |
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10.A.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 7, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viApEBuYZuo |
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10.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIPS
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10.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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10.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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10.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE SOUTH SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.2. WHS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE BORDER OLYMPICS HOOPFEST TOURNAMENT IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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10.B.1.A.3. WHS VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.4. WHS VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.5. WHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE REGION IV WRESTLING TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.6. WHS VARSITY CHEER TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEER TEAM TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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10.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 5A STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.B.2. WEHS VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 5A STATE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.B.3. WEHS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE SOUTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.B.4. WEHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE 15-5A DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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10.B.1.B.5. WEHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
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10.B.1.B.6. WEHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE REGION IV CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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10.B.1.B.7. WEHS JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE JUNIOR VARSITY DISTRICT TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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10.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.B.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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10.B.2.A.1. WHS JROTC BATTALION TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND THE USACC JROTC NATIONAL RAIDER CHALLENGE COMPETITION IN FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY |
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10.B.2.A.2. WHS JROTC PANTHER BATTALION
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND A JROTC COMPETITION IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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10.B.2.B.1. WHS & WEHS STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE GREENPOWER USA ELECTRIC CAR RACE IN ANGLETON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.C. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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10.B.2.C.1. WEHS STARLETTES
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STARLETTE STUDENT TO ATTEND THE TEXAS DANCE EDUCATOR ASSOCIATION CONVENTION IN HOUSTON, TEXAS |
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10.C. DONATIONS
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10.C.1. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.C.1.A. JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Rosa Garcia, Principal |
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10.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,800.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5K SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER
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10.C.1.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,100.00 FROM SERGIO PEÑA, CYBER GRANTS, LLC FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF
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10.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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10.D.1. ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRAINING CREDIT
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10.E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar |
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10.E.1. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WESLACO, INC. FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.F. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.F.1. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE FUTURE-READY LIBRARY REDESIGN COMPONENTS WHICH INCLUDE TECHNOLOGY, FURNITURE, AND MAKERSPACE ITEMS FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.G. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Carlos Martinez, Executive Director |
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10.G.1. APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR LEASE TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTENT KEEPER HARDWARE/SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEARS 2024-2029
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10.H. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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10.H.1. APPROVAL TO GRANT A SPECIFIC EASEMENT TO HIDALGO COUNTY FOR THE HIKE & BIKE TRAIL PROJECT NORTH OF MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.H.2. OPERATIONS & WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Orlando Peña, Director |
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10.H.2.A. APPROVAL OF OBSOLETE/DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY AND BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY
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10.I. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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10.I.1. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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10.I.2. APPROVAL TO RENEW THE RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF WALSH GALLEGOS TREVIÑO KYLE ROBINSON & ROALSON P.C. FOR LEGAL SERVICES
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10.I.3. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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10.I.3.A. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE TWO MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2024
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10.I.3.B. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR AUGUST 2024
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10.I.3.C. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR AUGUST 2024: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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10.I.3.D. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JULY 31 , 2024
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10.I.3.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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10.I.4. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll & Business & Operations |
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10.I.4.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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10.I.5. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Purchasing Director |
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10.I.5.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR LAWN TRACTORS FOR MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT (RFP# 25-10-18)
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10.I.5.B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES PK - 12 CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (RFP# 25-10-23)
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10.I.5.C. APPROVAL OF QUOTATION AWARD FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS (RFCQ# 2025-02)
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11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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11.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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11.A.1. DISCUSSION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SELECT A DATE TO HOLD A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING TO CANVASS TRUSTEE ELECTION RETURNS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2024, APPROVE ORDER DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED TO TRUSTEE POSITIONS, AND ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION
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11.A.2. DISCUSSION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SELECT A DATE TO CONDUCT THREE (3) LEVEL III GRIEVANCES PURSUANT TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY DGBA(LOCAL)
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12. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
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12.A. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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12.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER RESCINDING THE ACTION TAKEN ON DECEMBER 19, 2023, AS IT PERTAINS TO THEIR AUTHORITY TO RANK THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE BOND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO DELEGATE THEIR AUTHORITY TO THE ADMINISTRATION TO RANK THE PROPOSALS TO BE RECEIVED FOR ALL BOND PROJECTS
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION'S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE RETRACTABLE BASKETBALL GOALS AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (CSP# 25-08-07 RE-BID), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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12.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION'S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE STOREFRONT DOORS AND ENTRYWAYS PROJECT FUNDED WITH THE SAFETY AND SECURITY STANDARDS FORMULA GRANT (CSP# 25-09-14 RE-BID) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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12.A.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION'S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AREAS AND CANOPIES PROJECT FOR PRE-K AND SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS AT ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (CSP# 25-10-15) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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13. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS
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13.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074)
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13.A.1. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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13.A.1.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.1.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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13.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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13.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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13.B.3. 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 551.07)
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13.B.4. DISCUSSION, CONSULTATION, AND DELIBERATION REGARDING WAIVER OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGE FOR LIMITED PURPOSE
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14. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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14.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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14.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WAIVER OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGE FOR LIMITED PURPOSE
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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