March 10, 2025 at 5:30 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
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
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools |
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8.A. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8.B. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction
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8.B.1. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
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8.B.1.A. MARCH 2025
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8.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR MARCH 2025
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9. CONSENT ITEMS
Description:
CONSENT ITEMS
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9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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9.A.1. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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9.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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9.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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9.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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9.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2025 UIL 6A REGIONAL TRACK MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.2. WHS VARSITY GIRLS TRACK TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS TRACK TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2025 UIL 6A REGIONAL TRACK MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.3. WHS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA ROUND PLAYOFF GAME VERSUS SAN ANTONIO CIBOLO HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.4. WHS BOYS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2025 REGIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.5. WHS GIRLS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2025 REGIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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9.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGION IV 5A-6A CHAMPIONSHIPS MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.B.2. WEHS VARSITY GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGION IV 5A-6A CHAMPIONSHIPS MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.B.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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9.B.2.A.1. WHS UIL ACADEMIC TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL UIL ACADEMIC TEAMS TO COMPETE AT REGIONAL CONTEST AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO AND VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B. MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mr. Javier De Anda, Principal |
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9.B.2.B.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL HISTORY CLUB STUDENTS TO VISIT THE ALAMO IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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9.B.2.C.1. WHS WINTERGUARD STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL WINTERGUARD STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL COLORGUARD ASSOCIATION WINTERGUARD AREA COMPETITION IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.C.2. WHS WINTERGUARD STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL WINTERGUARD STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL COLORGUARD ASSOCIATION WINTERGUARD STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.C.3. WHS JAZZ BAND STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.C.4. WHS INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL COLORGUARD ASSOCIATION PERCUSSION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.B.3.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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9.B.3.A.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.3.B. RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Maria Moreno, Principal |
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9.B.3.B.1. 5TH GRADE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT THE LEXINGTON IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.3.B.2. 3RD GRADE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT THE LEXINGTON IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.C. DONATIONS
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9.C.1. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.1.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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9.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,275.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM
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9.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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9.D.1. APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED ON MAY 19, 2025
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9.D.2. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NSBA) FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR
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9.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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9.E.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. John Garlic, Director |
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9.E.1.A. APPROVAL TO SUBMIT ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSIONER FOR ALL STUDENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS THAT ENCOMPASS ALL TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (TEKS) AND SUBJECTS, EXCLUDING PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.E.2. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Scott Amdahl, Director |
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9.E.2.A. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR 1ST AND 9TH GRADE STUDENTS DISTRICTWIDE FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.E.3. ADVANCED ACADEMICS & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Claudia Martinez, Manager |
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9.E.3.A. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY TO ALLOW WESLACO ISD STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2025 RAILWAY SAFETY SUMMER ENGINEERING/ROBOTICS CAMPS
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9.F. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Carlos Martinez, Executive Director |
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9.F.1. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR E-RATE FOR WIRELESS SOLUTION FOR CAMPUSES (RFP# 25-03-41)
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9.F.2. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR E-RATE ELIGIBLE FIBER OPTIC UPGRADES FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA, JR. ELEMENTARY & DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (RFP# 25-03-42)
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9.F.3. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR E-RATE ELIGIBLE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY UPGRADES FOR CAMPUSES (RFP# 25-03-43)
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9.G. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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9.G.1. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2025
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9.G.2. APPROVAL OF 2025 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LRGVDC)
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9.G.3. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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9.G.3.A. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE SEVEN MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2025
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9.G.3.B. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR JANUARY 2025
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9.G.3.C. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR JANUARY 2025: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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9.G.3.D. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2025
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9.G.3.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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9.G.4. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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9.G.4.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2025
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9.G.5. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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9.G.5.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR ATHLETIC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 25-03-38)
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9.G.5.B. REJECTION OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR PORTABLE STORAGE UNITS FOR CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT (RFP# 25-11-29 RE-BID)
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9.G.5.C. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, SUPPLIES, SERVICE, AND INSPECTIONS (RFP# 24-03-21)
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9.G.5.D. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 (RFP# 24-05-30)
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9.G.6. RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Dr. Raul Cantu, Manager |
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9.G.6.A. AAAPPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD RENEWAL FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE-BOILER AND MACHINERY, PROPERTY AND CONTENTS, INLAND MARINE AND FLOOD (RFP# 23-04-36)
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9.H. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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9.H.1. APPROVAL OF COMPETITIVE QUOTES FOR THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE FLOORING PHASE 2
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9.H.2. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL FACILITY PROJECT WITH THE ADDITION OF A STORAGE BUILDING TO THEIR SERVICES
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9.H.3. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ENERGY PROCUREMENT (RFP# 25-03-44)
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9.H.4. APPROVAL TO DELEGATE TO THE SUPERINTENDENT THE AUTHORITY TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR ELECTRICITY SERVICE WITH A RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDER IF AND WHENEVER THE PRICE IS LOW AND FOR A TERM THAT WILL PROVIDE THE BEST VALUE TO THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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10.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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11.A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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11.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CAST THEIR VOTE IN THE 2025 ELECTION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
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12. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)
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12.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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12.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.3. DELIBERATION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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12.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (§551.071)
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12.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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12.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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12.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 (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.071)
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12.B.4. PURSUANT TO SECTION §551.071 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING CAUSE NO. C-4026-21-A; MELVA SEGURA v. WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE 92ND JUDICIAL COURT OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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12.B.5. DISCUSSION OF LEGAL SERVICES
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13. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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13.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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13.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.D. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. C-4026-21-A; MELVA SEGURA v. WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE 92ND JUDICIAL COURT OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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