Public Meeting Agenda: September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

3. INVOCATION
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership & Instruction

5. AWARDS | RECOGNITIONS | PROCLAMATIONS
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. PRESENTATIONS

2026-2027 BUDGET UPDATE by Mrs. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director for Payroll, Bond Management & Finance
UPDATE ON BOND PROPOSITION A FOR HVAC & ROOFING PROJECTS by Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director for Maintenance & Operations Department

8. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools

8.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction

8.A.1. SEPTEMBER 2026

GOAL 5 GPM 5.3 (CCMR- ASSOCIATES DEGREE)
OPM 2.1 (CLASS COUNTS)
BOARD SELF-EVALUATION

8.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

8.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO AMEND LONE STAR GOVERNANCE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE METRICS (OPMs) AND MONITORING CALENDAR

9. CONSENT ITEMS

9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

9.A.1. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

AUGUST 10, 2026
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9.A.2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING

AUGUST 17, 2026
- https://youtube.com/live/oanHEkkzj-w?feature=share

9.A.3. AUGUST 24, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING
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9.A.4. AUGUST 24, 2026

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
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9.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS

9.B.1. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director

9.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal

9.B.1.A.1. 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 REGION IV CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.1.A.2. 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 REGION IV CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal

9.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

9.B.1.B.1.1. 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

9.B.1.B.1.2. 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

9.B.1.B.2. WEHS JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.1.B.3. WEHS FRESHMEN FOOTBALL TEAM

9.B.1.B.3.1. 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

9.B.1.B.3.2. 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

9.B.1.B.4. 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 6A REGION IV CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.1.B.5. 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 6A REGION IV CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.1.B.6. WEHS CHEERLEADING TEAM

9.B.1.B.6.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS CORPUS CHRISTI VETERANS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.1.B.6.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TEAM TO ATTEND A DISTRICT FOOTBALL GAME VERSUS FLOUR BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent

9.B.2.A. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director

9.B.2.A.1. CMS SYMPHONIC & HONORS BAND

9.B.2.A.1.1. 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

9.B.2.A.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC AND HONORS BAND TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

9.C. DONATIONS

9.C.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Athletic Director

9.C.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal

9.C.1.A.1. WHS FOOTBALL TEAM

9.C.1.A.1.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $100.00 FROM WESLACO PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, PLLC FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

9.C.1.A.1.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $300.00 FROM TEXAS REGIONAL BANK FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

9.C.1.A.1.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $100.00 FROM NEW LIFE ASSISTED LIVING FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM

9.C.1.A.2. WHS GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

9.C.1.A.2.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $150.00 FROM LUIS MATA CONSTRUCTION FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

9.C.1.A.2.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $50.00 FROM ALAMO MEDICAL DAY & NIGHT CLINIC FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

9.C.1.A.2.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $2,000.00 FROM DR. LAURA MATOS, DMD FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

9.C.1.A.2.4. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $150.00 FROM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WESLACO FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM

9.C.2. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents

9.C.2.A. PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Erica Garcia, Coordinator

9.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,000.00 FROM THE FAMILY CHURCH FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES IN NEED

9.C.2.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,250.00 FOR THE 2026-2027 WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH

9.C.2.A.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,150.00 FROM COVENANT PROMISED MINISTRIES FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES IN NEED

9.C.2.B. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Myriam Zamora, Principal

9.C.2.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.00 FROM JP'S ACE ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF

9.C.2.B.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FROM CLEVER FOOD AND SUPPLEMENTS FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9.D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar

9.D.1. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE HIDALGO COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION TO CONDUCT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026, WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ELECTION

9.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents

9.E.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

9.E.1.A. Mrs. Yvett Morales, Secondary Academic Officer

9.E.1.A.1. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

9.E.2. FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Mrs. Katie Reyes, Director

9.E.2.A. APPROVAL OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

9.E.3. PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Erica Garcia, Coordinator

9.E.4. APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)

9.F. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Dr. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent

9.F.1. APPROVAL OF THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY (TEA) SENATE BILL 12 (SB 12) COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

9.G. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director

9.G.1. APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #2 FOR THE STUDENT RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 26-08-07 REBID)

9.G.2. APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #1 FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-04-38)

9.G.3. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND A.N. (TONY) RICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 25-01-35) AS FOLLOWS:

CHANGE ORDER (CO) #3 FOR AN EXTENSION OF DAYS TO THE CONTRACT, A CREDIT FOR THE UNSPENT ALLOWANCE; AND
FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

9.G.4. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL OLD GYMNASIUM DEMOLITION BOND PROJECT (CSP# 25-06-62)

CHANGE ORDER (CO) #1 FOR AN EXTENSION OF DAYS TO THE CONTRACT, A CREDIT FOR THE UNSPENT ALLOWANCE, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, AND
FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

9.G.5. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL RUNNING TRACK BOND PROJECT (CSP# 25-06-63)

CHANGE ORDER (CO) #1 FOR AN EXTENSION OF DAYS TO THE CONTRACT, A CREDIT FOR THE UNSPENT ALLOWANCE, AND
FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

9.G.6. APPROVAL TO REJECT THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR HVAC UPGRADES BOND PROJECT AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL (CSP# 27-08-02)

9.H. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director for Payroll, Bond Management, & Finance

9.H.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

9.H.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026

9.H.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS, KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026

9.H.1.C. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM JONES, GALLIGAN, KEY & LOZANO FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026

9.H.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director

9.H.2.A. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED AUGUST 2026

9.H.2.B. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR JULY 2026: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES

9.H.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR JULY 2026

9.H.2.D. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS

9.H.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations

9.H.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED AUGUST 2026

9.H.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director

9.H.4.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR AWARDS, TROPHIES AND PERSONAL RECOGNITION ITEM (RFP# 27-09-01)

9.H.4.B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR AUTOMOTIVE & BUS: PARTS, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 27-09-10)

9.H.4.C. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR HVAC FILTERS (RFP# 27-09-11)

9.H.4.D. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR LETTERMAN JACKETS DISTRICT-WIDE (RFP# 27-09-12)

9.H.4.E. APPROVAL OF QUOTE AWARD FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS (RFCQ# 2027-01)

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

10.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS AND PROCEDURE AS REQUESTED BY BOARD PRESIDENT, ISIDORO NIETO

11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION

11.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF:

THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE RANKING CRITERIA AND POINTS FOR THE HVAC IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECTS APPROVED ON AUGUST 17, 2026, AS PART OF THE DESIGN-BUILD PROCESS
TAKE BACK AUTHORITY TO RANK THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED AS PART OF THE DESIGN-BUILD PROCESS USING THE MODIFIED CRITERIA AND POINTS

11.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO HIRE THE SERVICES OF A MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING FIRM TO ASSIST THE DISTRICT AS AN INDEPENDENT ENGINEER TO OVERSEE THE DESIGN-BUILD CONSTRUCTION OF THE HVAC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS DISTRICT-WIDE

11.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FROM THE SUBMITTED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE (INSURANCE) BENEFIT PRODUCTS (RFP# 27-08-05):

ACCIDENT;
CANCER;
DISABILITY;
CRITICAL ILLNESS;
HOSPITAL INDEMNITY (GAP);
TERM LIFE AND AD&D;
VISION; AND
WHOLE LIFE

11.D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF SERVICING AGENT(S) FOR VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE (INSURANCE) BENEFIT PRODUCTS (RFQ # 27-08-06):

ACCIDENT;
CANCER;
DISABILITY;
CRITICAL ILLNESS;
HOSPITAL INDEMNITY (GAP);
TERM LIFE AND AD&D;
VISION; AND
WHOLE LIFE

12. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)

12.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)

12.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

12.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)

12.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;

12.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR

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)

13. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING

13.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING

13.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

13.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

14. ADJOURNMENT

September 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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