April 20, 2026 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 & 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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PRESENTATION
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9. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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9.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO AUTHORIZE THE SALE OF THE PROPERTIES DESCRIBED BELOW AND AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO POST NOTICE OF THE DISTRICT’S INTENT TO SELL THE PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 272.001(A) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, TO RECEIVE AND OPEN SEALED PROPOSALS, AND TO PRESENT SAID PROPOSALS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION AS FOLLOWS:
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: A. THE SURFACE ONLY OF APPROXIMATELY A 1.25-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF FARM TRACT 683 AND FARM TRACT 691, WEST TRACT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN WESLACO, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS B. THE SURFACE ONLY OF APPROXIMATELY A 1.25-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF FARM TRACT 683 AND FARM TRACT 691, WEST TRACT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN WESLACO, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS C. THE SURFACE ONLY OF APPROXIMATELY A 12.0-ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF FARM TRACT 79, W.I.S.D. ELEMENTARY-NORTHEAST, LOT 1 BLOCK 1, LOCATED IN WESLACO, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS |
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10. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools |
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10.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction
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10.A.1. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR APRIL 2026
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10.A.2. APRIL 2026
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10.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR APRIL 2026
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11. CONSENT ITEMS
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11.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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11.A.1. BOARD WORKSHOP
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11.A.2. BOARD WORKSHOP
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11.A.3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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11.A.4. BOARD WORKSHOP
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11.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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11.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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11.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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11.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE 2026 GOLF STATE TOURNAMENT IN HILLSBORO, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.A.2. WHS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA ROUND PLAYOFF GAME VERSUS LAREDO UNITED SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.A.3. WHS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE REGIONAL ROUND PLAYOFF GAME VERSUS JAMES BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.A.4. WHS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA ROUND PLAYOFF GAME VERSUS BRYON P. STEELE HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.A.5. WHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA ROUND PLAYOFF GAME VERSUS BYRON P. STEELE HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.A.6. WHS GIRLS SOCCER TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY, AND FRESHMEN GIRLS SOCCER TEAMS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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11.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM TO ATTEND THE STATE TRACK AND FIELD MEET IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.B.2. WEHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS TENNIS TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS TENNIS TEAMS TO ATTEND THE UIL REGIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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11.B.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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11.B.2.A.1. WHS EARTH CLUB STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL EARTH CLUB STUDENTS TO VISIT VARIOUS NATIONAL PARKS AND HISTORICAL SITES IN WEST TEXAS |
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11.B.2.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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11.B.2.B.1. WEHS PALS PROGRAM STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL PALS PROGRAM STUDENTS TO VISIT THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.B.2. WEHS UIL ACADEMIC STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL UIL ACADEMIC STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE (UIL) REGIONAL COMPETITION IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.C. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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11.B.2.C.1. WHS JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN AN END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP TO SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS THEME PARK IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.C.2. WHS HOSA STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL HOSA STUDENT TO COMPETE AT THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA (HOSA) STATE COMPETITION IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.C.3. WHS & WEHS AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR & REFINISH STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISH STUDENTS TO TOUR THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURING PLANT AND VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.C.4. WHS & WEHS BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE BPA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE |
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11.B.2.C.5. WEHS CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP TO SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS THEME PARK IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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11.B.2.D.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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11.B.2.D.1.1. WHS MARIACHI PANTERA
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI PANTERA STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE END OF THE YEAR REWARD INCENTIVE TRIP TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA |
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11.B.2.D.1.2. WHS PANTHER CORPS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE TEXAS STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST IN BUDA, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.1.3. WHS ORCHESTRA STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE TEXAS STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.1.4. WHS CHOIR STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE TEXAS STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.1.5. WHS VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLASTIC EVENT STATE COMPETITION IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.2. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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11.B.2.D.2.1. WEHS MARIACHI TECUANI STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI TECUANI STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE END OF THE YEAR TRIP TO ARLINGTON, TEXAS, AND DALLAS, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.2.2. WEHS REGIMENT STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL REGIMENT STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE TEXAS STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST IN BUDA, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.2.3. WEHS REGIMENT WINDS STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL REGIMENT WINDS STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL COLORGUARD ASSOCIATION WIND AND PERCUSSION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.2.4. WEHS CHOIR STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE TEXAS STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST IN BUDA, TEXAS
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11.B.2.D.2.5. WEHS ORCHESTRA STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA STUDENT TO COMPETE AT THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE TEXAS STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.2.6. WEHS VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE VISUAL ARTS SCHOLASTIC EVENT STATE COMPETITION IN SAN MARCOS, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.D.3. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL & BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Dorothy Serna & Melissa Mora-Rodriguez, Principals |
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11.B.2.D.3.1. CMS & B. GARZA MS CHOIR STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE END OF THE YEAR REWARD INCENTIVE TRIP TO SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.2.E. BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Melissa Mora-Rodriguez, Principal |
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11.B.2.E.1. TMSCA STATE MEET
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS MATH AND SCIENCE COACHES ASSOCIATION (TMSCA) STATE MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.B.3. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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11.B.3.A. 8TH GRADE GEAR UP STUDENTS
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11.B.3.A.1. DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ms. Graciela Palacios, Principal |
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11.B.3.A.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GEAR UP STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLEGE TRIP TO KINGSVILLE AND CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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11.B.3.A.2. BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Melissa Mora-Rodriguez, Principal |
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11.B.3.A.2.1. APPROVAL FOR OUT–OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GEAR UP STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLEGE TRIP TO KINGSVILLE AND CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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11.B.3.A.3. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Dorothy Serna, Principal |
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11.B.3.A.3.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GEAR UP STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLEGE TRIP TO KINGSVILLE AND CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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11.B.3.A.4. MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Lisa McCandless, Principal |
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11.B.3.A.4.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE GEAR UP STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A COLLEGE TRIP TO KINGSVILLE AND CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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11.B.4. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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11.B.4.A. PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Sonia Closner, Principal |
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11.B.4.A.1. 5TH GRADE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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11.C. DONATIONS
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11.C.1. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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11.C.1.A. RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Claudia Martinez, Principal |
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11.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSOR FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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11.C.1.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00 FROM RICHARD TORRES CALVARY EMS FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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11.C.1.A.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00 FROM CITY OF WESLACO COMMISSIONER ADRIAN FARIAS FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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11.D. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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11.D.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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11.D.1.A. Mr. John Garlic, Elementary Academic Officer
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11.D.1.A.1. APPROVAL OF THE TEACHER INCENTIVE ALLOTMENT (TIA) EXPANSION MODIFICATION PLAN FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026—2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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11.D.1.A.2. APPROVAL OF REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER CONTRACT AS WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S APPROVED PROVIDER FOR LEADERSHIP AND INSTRUCTIONAL FOUNDATIONS FOR TEXAS [LIFT] (LASO CYCLE 4)
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11.D.1.B. Mrs. Yvett Morales, Secondary Academic Officer
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11.D.1.B.1. 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 2026 RAILWAY SAFETY SUMMER ENGINEERING/ROBOTICS CAMPS
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11.D.2. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Renee Dyer, Lead Librarian |
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11.D.2.A. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THE LIST OF BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY THE DISTRICT’S SCHOOL LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SLAC) FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARIES
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11.D.3. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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11.D.3.A. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIKING ECONOMIC AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT (RGV LEAD) FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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11.E. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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11.E.1. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE THE UNIVERSITY'S MASTERS IN COUNSELING STUDENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE USING DISTRICT PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, AND FACILITIES FOR THE 2025-2026 THROUGH 2030-2031 SCHOOL YEARS
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11.F. SAFETY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Reyna, Executive Director |
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11.F.1. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE HIDALGO COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD (HCJB) AND THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHO ARE EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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11.G. OPERATIONS & WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Orlando Peña, Director |
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11.G.1. APPROVAL OF OBSOLETE/DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY AND BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY
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11.H. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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11.H.1. APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL OLD GYMNASIUM DEMOLITION PROJECT (CSP# 25-06-62)
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11.H.2. APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #2 FOR THE BOND FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES PROJECTS AT PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL (CSP# 25-10-19)
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11.H.3. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE BOND HVAC UPGRADES PROJECTS AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL, CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-03-29) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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11.H.4. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM FOR THE AQUATIC CENTER POOL AREA PROJECT (CSP# 23-09-16) AS FOLLOWS:
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11.H.5. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE BOND ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT(S) AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-04-37) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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11.H.6. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE BOND ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-04-38) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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11.H.7. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE BOND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND JOE CALVILLO, JR., CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX (CSP# 26-04-39) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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11.I. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director for Payroll, Bond Management, & Finance |
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11.I.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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11.I.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
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11.I.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS, KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026
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11.I.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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11.I.2.A. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: FINANCIAL UPDATE AS OF MARCH 31, 2026
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11.I.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2026, AND MARCH 31, 2026
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11.I.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR FEBRUARY 2026
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11.I.2.D. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2026: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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11.I.2.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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11.I.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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11.I.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2026
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11.I.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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11.I.4.A. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX ATTORNEY SERVICES (RFQ# 24-02-23)
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11.I.4.B. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AND AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS, INC. (TASB) BENEFITS COOPERATIVE
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11.I.5. FEDERAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Katie Reyes, Director |
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11.I.5.A. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE RESOLUTION FOR THE ACTIVE ATTACK RESPONSE PROJECT TO BE IMPLEMENTED FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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12. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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12.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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13.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE AN INSURANCE AND BENEFITS CONSULTANT FOR THE DISTRICT'S SELF-FUNDED HEALTHCARE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN
OR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO AUTHORIZE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE AN RFP FOR A THIRD-PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA) AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER (PBM) FOR THE DISTRICT'S SELF-FUNDED HEALTHCARE PLAN AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN |
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13.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ENGAGE JONES, GALLIGAN, KEY & LOZANO, LLP AS SECONDARY COUNSEL FOR THE DISTRICT AS REQUESTED BY TRUSTEES MARCOS DE LOS SANTOS AND BENJAMIN CASTILLO
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14. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)
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14.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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14.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.3. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS FOR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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14.A.4. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR RENEWAL OF PROBATIONARY, TERM, AND CONTINUING CONTRACTS FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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14.A.5. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR TERMINATION OF CERTIFIED TEACHER PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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14.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)
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14.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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14.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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14.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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15. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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15.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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15.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR RENEWAL OF CONTRACTS FOR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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15.A.4. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR RENEWAL OF PROBATIONARY, TERM, AND CONTINUING CONTRACTS FOR TEACHERS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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15.A.5. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR TERMINATION OF CERTIFIED TEACHER PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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16. ADJOURNMENT
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