August 17, 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. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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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. PRESENTATIONS
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9. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools |
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9.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction
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9.A.1. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 2026
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9.A.2. AUGUST 2026
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9.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 2026
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10. CONSENT ITEMS
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10.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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10.A.1. BOARD WORKSHOP
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10.A.2. PUBLIC HEARING
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10.A.3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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10.A.4. BOARD WORKSHOP
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10.A.5. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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10.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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10.B.1. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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10.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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10.B.1.B. WHS VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE ISLANDER SPLASH MEET IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.C. WHS VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE ISLANDER SPLASH MEET IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.D. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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10.B.1.D.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
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10.B.1.D.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE ISLANDER SPLASH MEET IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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10.B.1.D.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 32ND ANNUAL MCNEIL MEET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS
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10.B.1.D.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 32ND ANNUAL MCNEIL MEET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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10.C. DONATIONS
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10.C.1. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Dorothy Serna, Principal |
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10.C.1.A. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $450.00 FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL STAFF
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10.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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10.D.1. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2027 FISCAL YEAR
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10.D.2. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
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10.D.3. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP FEE WITH THE WESLACO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
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10.D.4. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEXICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MASBA) FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
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10.E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar |
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10.E.1. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF WESLACO TO SHARE JOINT POLLING LOCATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, ELECTION
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10.E.2. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WESLACO, INC. FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.F. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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10.F.1. APPROVAL OF T-TESS PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL CALENDAR, TIMELINE, AND CERTIFIED APPRAISERS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR, INCLUDING ANY NEWLY HIRED ADMINISTRATOR WHO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THE T-TESS APPRAISER CERTIFICATION
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10.F.2. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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10.F.2.A. Mrs. Yvett Morales, Secondary Academic Officer
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10.F.2.A.1. 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 WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.F.2.A.2. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY TO CONTINUE ADVISE TX HYBRID COLLEGE ADVISING PROGRAM AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.F.2.A.3. APPROVAL TO RENEW INSTRUCTIONAL COMPLIANCE RESOURCES FOR MATH, READING, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.F.3. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Scott Amdahl, Director |
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10.F.3.A. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT FOR 9TH GRADE STUDENTS DISTRICTWIDE FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.F.4. LIBRARY SERVICES
Mrs. Renee Dyer, Lead Librarian |
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10.F.4.A. APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARY SERVICES MANDATORY COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND OPERATING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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10.G. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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10.G.1. APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT BULLETIN BEGINNING SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027
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10.G.2. APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING "MOU") WITH BUCKNER CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.H. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Carlos Martinez, Executive Director |
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10.H.1. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL PURCHASE OF POWERSCHOOL 1-YEAR RENEWAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
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10.H.2. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEXAS STUDENT DATA SYSTEM (TSDS) - PUBLIC EDUCATION INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PEIMS) SERVICES COOPERATIVE WITH REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.I. SAFETY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Reyna, Executive Director |
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10.I.1. APPROVAL OF REVISION TO THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATED EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN (EOP)
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10.I.2. APPROVAL OF THE SAFETY AND SECURITY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND FIREARM PROCEDURES
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10.I.3. APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF WESLACO
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10.I.4. APPROVAL OF THE TEXAS SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER SAFETY AND SECURITY AUDIT 2023-2026
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10.J. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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10.J.1. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL FACILITY DEMOLITION PROJECT (CSP# 27-08-14) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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10.J.2. APPROVAL OF THE PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE SECURITY ACCESS CONTROLS BOND PROJECT(S) AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AS FOLLOWS:
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10.J.3. APPROVAL TO HIRE GOMEZ MENDEZ SAENZ, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE SECURITY ACCESS CONTROLS BOND PROJECT(S) AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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10.J.4. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #1 FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 26-12-19)
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10.J.5. APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DISTRICTWIDE VESTIBULE BOND PROJECTS AS FOLLOWS:
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10.J.6. APPROVAL TO HIRE SAM GARCIA ARCHITECT TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE VESTIBULE BOND PROJECTS DISTRICTWIDE AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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10.J.7. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF AN EASEMENT TO AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) FOR AIRPORT DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.K. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director for Payroll, Bond Management, & Finance |
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10.K.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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10.K.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY 2026
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10.K.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS, KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY 2026
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10.K.1.C. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM JONES, GALLIGAN, KEY & LOZANO FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE AND JULY 2026
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10.K.1.D. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EQUITY CENTER FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR
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10.K.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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10.K.2.A. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2026
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10.K.2.B. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: FINANCIAL UPDATE AS OF JULY 2026
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10.K.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTHS ENDING JUNE AND JULY 2026
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10.K.2.D. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR MAY AND JUNE 2026: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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10.K.2.E. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR MAY AND JUNE 2026
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10.K.2.F. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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10.K.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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10.K.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS ENDED JUNE AND JULY 2026
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10.K.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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10.K.4.A. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR CONSULTANTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: INTERPRETING SERVICE (RFP# 25-08-08)
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10.K.4.B. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR SMALL PROJECT SERVICES FOR DISTRICT FACILITIES AND GROUNDS (RFP# 26-08-03)
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10.K.4.C. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS: INSPECTIONS AND SERVICES (RFP# 26-08-04)
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10.K.4.D. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR SECURITY STAFF SERVICES (RFP# 27-08-03)
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10.K.4.E. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE AND BUS REPAIR SERVICES (RFP# 27-08-04)
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10.K.5. RISK MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
Dr. Raul Cantu, Manager |
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10.K.5.A. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO OPEN A NEW BANK ACCOUNT AND DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED SIGNERS AT TEXAS NATIONAL BANK FOR THE SELF-FUNDED HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
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10.K.6. FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Becky Gracia, Director |
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10.K.6.A. APPROVAL OF ADULT MEAL PRICE INCREASE FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT SCHOOL CAFETERIAS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.K.6.B. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH HIDALGO COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE PROVISION OF FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS
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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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12. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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12.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE HVAC IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECTS AT CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A.N. "TONY" RICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, RODOLFO “RUDY” SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH PALM GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL, AND JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER
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13. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)
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13.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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13.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.3. DISCUSSION ON SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION
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13.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)
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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 (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.071)
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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 OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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