September 15, 2025 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 | PROCLAMATIONS
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools |
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8.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction
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8.A.1. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 2025
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8.A.1.A. SEPTEMBER 2025
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8.A.2. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE LSG GOAL PROGRESS MEASURES (GPMs) AND THE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR EFFECTIVE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
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9. 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 EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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9.B.1.A.1. WEHS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM
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9.B.1.A.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT GAME VERSUS FLOUR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.2. WEHS FRESHMEN FOOTBALL TEAM
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9.B.1.A.2.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT GAME VERSUS FLOUR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.2.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.3. WEHS BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE REGION IV CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.4. WEHS GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE REGION IV CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.5. WEHS CHEERLEADING TEAM
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9.B.1.A.5.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS FLOUR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.5.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, 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
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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9.B.2.A.1. WHS JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND THE NON-DISTRICT FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS LAREDO LBJ HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Driector |
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9.B.2.B.1. WHS FFA STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO COMPETE AT THE AREA X FFA LEADERSHIP CAMP IN ROBSTOWN, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B.2. WHS AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS STATE FAIR IN DALLAS, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B.3. FFA STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE AT THE FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA |
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9.B.2.C. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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9.B.2.C.1. WEHS WILDCAT REGIMENT STUDENTS
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9.B.2.C.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT REGIMENT STUDENTS TO ATTEND A DISTRICT FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI FLOUR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT REGIMENT STUDENTS TO ATTEND A DISTRICT FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C.2. WEHS STARLETTES TEAM
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9.B.2.C.2.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STARLETTES TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI FLOUR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C.2.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STARLETTES TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C.3. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND TO PERFORM AT THE BAND FESTIVAL AND FOR BOTH HONORS AND SYMPHONIC BANDS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.C. DONATIONS
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9.C.1. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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9.C.1.A. PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Erica Garcia, Coordinator |
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9.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE 2025-2026 WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
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9.C.1.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $352.54 FROM MRS. EMILY RODRIGUEZ TO PURCHASE SHOES FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS IN NEED
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9.C.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.2.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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9.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION FROM O'REILLY AUTO PARTS FOR THE JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
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9.C.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.3.A. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,613.34 FROM OFFICE DEPOT, SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE PROGRAM, FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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9.C.4. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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9.C.4.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
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9.C.4.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $500.00 FROM FEDERICO G. PEREZ, JR. FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
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9.C.4.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $500.00 FROM SALINAS FUNERAL HOME FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
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9.C.4.A.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $500.00 FROM SALAZAR INSURANCE GROUP LLC FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
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9.D. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.D.1. APPROVAL FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SUBMIT WAIVER REQUEST TO TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR CLASS SIZE LIMIT EXEMPTION WAIVER FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.E. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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9.E.1. APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE UPDATED WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION CATALOG BEGINNING SCHOOL YEAR 2025-2026
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9.E.2. APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY COLLEGIATE G-FORCE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND MENTORSHIP ON COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE AT THE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.F. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.F.1. APPROVAL OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPENSATION PLAN UPDATES FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR
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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 AUGUST 2025
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9.G.2. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE 12 MONTHS JUNE 2024—JUNE 2025
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9.G.3. APPROVAL OF THE 2025 ANTICIPATED COLLECTION RATE OF PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
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9.G.4. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director |
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9.G.4.A. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR JULY 2025
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9.G.4.B. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR JULY 2025: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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9.G.4.C. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2025
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9.G.4.D. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025
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9.G.4.E. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE DISTRICT’S INVESTMENT POLICY
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9.G.4.F. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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9.G.5. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director |
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9.G.5.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025
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9.G.6. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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9.G.6.A. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR HVAC FILTERS (RFP# 25-09-11)
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9.G.6.B. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR LETTERMAN JACKETS (RFP# 24-09-09)
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9.G.6.C. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR AWARDS, TROPHIES, AND PERSONAL RECOGNITION ITEMS (RFP# 25-08-01)
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9.G.6.D. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE & BUS: PARTS & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 25-09-10)
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9.G.6.E. APPROVAL OF QUOTE AWARD FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS (RFCQ# 2026-02)
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9.G.6.F. APPROVAL TO REJECT THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: INSPECTION, SERVICE, AND REPAIRS (RFP# 26-09-14) AND REBID
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9.G.6.G. APPROVAL TO REJECT THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR YEARBOOKS (RFP# 26-09-13)
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9.G.7. RISK MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
Dr. Raul Cantu, Manager |
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9.G.7.A. APPROVAL OF LAST RENEWAL OPTION (3RD YEAR) FOR VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE (INSURANCE) BENEFIT PRODUCTS (RFP# 24-08-07):
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9.G.7.B. APPROVAL TO RENEW THE RECOMMENDED SERVICING AGENT(S) FOR VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE (INSURANCE) BENEFIT PRODUCTS (RFP# 24-08-07):
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9.H. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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9.H.1. APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND CHANGE ORDER FOR THE DISTRICT-WIDE FENCING PROJECT (CSP# 25-11-24) AS FOLLOWS:
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9.H.2. APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE STOREFRONT DOORS AND ENTRYWAYS PROJECT FUNDED WITH THE SAFETY AND SECURITY STANDARDS FORMULA GRANT (CSP# 25-09-14 RE-BID) AS FOLLOWS:
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9.H.3. APPROVAL TO REJECT THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE STUDENT RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-08-07) AND TO RESTART THE PROCESS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE PROJECT
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9.H.4. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE RETRACTABLE BASKETBALL GOALS AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT (CSP# 25-08-07) AS FOLLOWS:
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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. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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11.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE FINAL COMPLETION OF THE SYNTHETIC TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STADIUM (CSP# 25-03-39) FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AS FOLLOWS:
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11.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE FINAL COMPLETION OF THE SYNTHETIC TURF INSTALLATION PROJECT FOR THE BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL (CSP# 25-08-06) AS FOLLOWS:
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11.B. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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11.B.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025-2026 TOTAL TAX RATE OF $0.9433 ON EACH $100.00 OF ASSESSED TAXABLE PROPERTY VALUE WITH A MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS (M&O) TAX RATE OF $0.7291 AND AN INTEREST AND SINKING (I&S) TAX RATE OF $0.2142
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11.C. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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11.C.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT FOR WALSH-GALLEGOS FOR LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES
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11.C.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CONTRACT FOR ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES
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12. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)
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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, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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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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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, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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