November 19, 2026 at 6:00 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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4. DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR THE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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4.A. PRESIDENT
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4.B. VICE PRESIDENT
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4.C. SECRETARY
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5. INVOCATION
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership & Instruction |
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7. AWARDS | RECOGNITIONS | PROCLAMATIONS
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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8. PRESENTATIONS
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8.A. HEALTH INSURANCE PRESENTATION by Dr. Raul Cantu, Employee Benefits & Risk Manager
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8.B. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION by Ms. Caridad Salinas, Joe Calvillo, Jr. Career & Technology Director
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8.C. WESLACO ISD BOND AND UTILIZATION OF FUND BALANCE MONIES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS by Mr. Abel Aguilar, Deputy Superintendent
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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.
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9.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2026
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10. CONSENT ITEMS
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10.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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10.A.1. PUBLIC HEARING
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10.A.2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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10.A.3. SPECIAL 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.A.1. WHS WATER POLO BOYS TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY WATER POLO BOYS TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA PLAYOFF VERSUS O'CONNER HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.2. WHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM
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10.B.1.A.2.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2027 GULF COAST CLASSIC SOCCER TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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10.B.1.A.2.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM TO ATTEND THE BORDER OLYMPICS ANNUAL VARSITY SOCCER TOURNAMENT IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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10.B.1.A.3. WHS VARSITY CHEER TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY CHEER TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS |
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10.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.B.2.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Ms. Caridad Salinas, Director |
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10.B.2.A.1. WEHS FCCLA STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA) REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.A.2. WHS & WEHS AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS
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10.B.2.A.2.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE 2027 SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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10.B.2.A.2.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE AREA X LDE CONTEST IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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10.B.2.B. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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10.B.2.B.1. WHS DREAMETTE STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL DREAMETTE STUDENT TO ATTEND THE TEXAS DANCE EDUCATOR ASSOCIATION CONVENTION IN HOUSTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.2. WEHS STARLETTE STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STARLETTE STUDENT TO ATTEND THE TEXAS DANCE EDUCATOR ASSOCIATION CONVENTION IN HOUSTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.3. WEHS STARLETTES TEAM
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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10.B.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.B.3.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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10.B.3.A.1. 3RD GRADE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.C. DONATIONS
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10.C.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTION OF SERVICES FROM NORMA GARCIA TO DECORATE THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDROOM AND OTHER AREAS OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
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10.C.2. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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10.C.2.A. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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10.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION OF $400.00 FROM MUNOZ FOUNDATION DRILLING, INC. FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS
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10.C.2.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,130.00 FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAMS
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10.C.2.A.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,750.00 FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS
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10.C.3. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.C.3.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Ms. Caridad Salinas, Director |
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10.C.3.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF AEROSPACE METROLOGY HIGH-PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT VALUED AT $15,000.00 FROM GE AEROSPACE FOR THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ADVANCED MANUFACTURING PROGRAM AT JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX
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10.C.3.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FROM THE HINOJOSA LAW FIRM FOR THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM AT JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX
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10.C.3.B. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Dorothy Serna, Principal |
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10.C.3.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM L&G CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
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10.C.3.B.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM TRINITY MEP ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
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10.C.3.C. MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Lisa McCandless, Principal |
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10.C.3.C.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FROM A. BARGAS & ASSOCIATES, LLC. FOR MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
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10.C.3.D. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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10.C.3.D.1. WHS BAND PROGRAM
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FROM EVONE MIRELES FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM |
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10.C.4. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.C.4.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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10.C.4.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $960.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2026 ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
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10.C.4.B. JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Rosa Garcia, Principal |
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10.C.4.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $680.00 FROM SERGIO PEÑA, STATE FARM INSURANCE, FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.D. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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10.D.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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10.D.1.A. Mr. John Garlic, Elementary Academic Officer
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10.D.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR THE LASO CYCLE 5 GRANT FROM TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY FOR LIFT SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACCELERATOR, SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION SUPPORT, BLENDED LEARNING, MATH SUPPLEMENTAL CURRICULUM FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, AND EARLY LITERACY INTERVENTION TOOL
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10.D.1.B. Mrs. Yvett Morales, Secondary Academic Officer - District Coordinator for School Improvement
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10.D.1.B.1. APPROVAL OF LOCAL IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL, MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.D.2. LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Renee Dyer, Lead Librarian |
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10.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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10.E. SAFE & SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS & ADMINISTRATION
Mr. Daniel Reyna, Executive Director |
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10.E.1. APPROVAL OF THE STOP SCHOOL VIOLENCE GRANT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF WESLACO
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10.F. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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10.F.1. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #3 FOR THE STUDENT RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-08-07 REBID)
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10.F.2. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH TRINITY MEP ENGINEERING FOR THE BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL HVAC BOND PROJECTS AS FOLLOWS:
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10.F.3. APPROVE TRINITY MEP ENGINEERING'S FEE FOR THE INDEPENDENT ENGINEERING SERVICES ON THE DESIGN-BUILD DISTRICT-WIDE HVAC IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECTS
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10.F.4. APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AS FOLLOWS:
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10.F.5. APPROVAL TO HIRE ARMKO INDUSTRIES, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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10.F.6. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #1 FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL DEMOLITION PROJECT (CSP# 27-08-14)
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10.F.7. APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER (CO #1) FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT(S) AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-04-37)
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10.G. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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10.G.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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10.G.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026 AND RETAINER FEE FOR THE MONTH NOVEMBER 2026
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10.G.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026
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10.G.1.C. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM JONES, GALLIGAN, KEY & LOZANO, L.L.P. FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026
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10.G.1.D. APPROVAL OF THE 2026 CERTIFIED PROPERTY TAX ROLL
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10.G.1.E. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED SIGNERS AT TEXAS NATIONAL BANK
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10.G.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Director |
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10.G.2.A. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2026
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10.G.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2026
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10.G.2.C. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2026: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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10.G.2.D. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2026
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10.G.2.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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10.G.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director |
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10.G.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2026
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10.G.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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10.G.4.A. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES DISTRICT-WIDE (RFP# 25-11-27)
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10.G.4.B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR HVAC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 27-11-16)
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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 CHANGING THE DATE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING CURRENTLY SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 21, 2026
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12.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SELECT A MAXIMUM OF FIVE RESPONDERS TO THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ# 27-10-15) FOR THE DESIGN-BUILD HVAC IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECTS DISTRICT-WIDE
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12.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER ACCEPTING THE BID RECEIVED FOR THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE (PROPERTY A & B) - (BID# 27-11-19)
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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.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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15. ADJOURNMENT
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