August 15, 2024 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
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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6. PROCLAMATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9. ↵ DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR AUGUST 2024
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10. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2024
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11. CONSENT ITEMS
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11.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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11.A.1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 5, 2024
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11.A.2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON JUNE 25, 2024
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11.A.3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 1, 2024
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11.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIPS
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11.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director of Athletics |
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11.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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11.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT GAME VERSUS LAREDO UNITED HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.A.2. WHS FRESHMEN & JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMEN AND JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAMS TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT GAME VERSUS LAREDO LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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11.B.1.A.3. 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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11.B.1.A.4. WHS VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY, & FRESHMEN VOLLEYBALL TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY, AND FRESHMEN VOLLEYBALL TEAMS TO COMPETE IN NON-DISTRICT GAMES VERSUS LAREDO NIXON HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, 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 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
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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11.B.1.B.2. 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 MCNEIL INVITATIONAL IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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11.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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11.B.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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11.B.2.A.1. JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL OPERATION FISHNET TRAINING IN ENCINO, TEXAS |
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11.C. DONATIONS
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11.C.1. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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11.C.1.A. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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11.C.1.A.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS BOOSTER CLUB AND WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE DONATION OF A TRAILER |
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11.C.2. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Dr. Cynthia Cid, Director |
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11.C.2.A. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF TWO $50.00 HEB GIFT CARDS AND SIX ELECTRIC FANS VALUED AT $200.00 FROM COVENANT PROMISED MINISTRIES FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS IN MOST NEED
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11.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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11.D.1. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEXICAN AMERICAN SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MASBA) FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
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11.E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar |
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11.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 5, 2024 ELECTION
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11.F. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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11.F.1. APPROVAL OF T-TESS PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL CALENDAR, TIMELINE, AND CERTIFIED APPRAISERS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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11.F.2. ADVANCED ACADEMICS & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Claudia Martinez, Manager |
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11.F.2.A. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR FOR WESLACO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
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11.F.3. BILINGUAL DEPARTMENT
Dr. Carolina Lopez, Coordinator |
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11.F.3.A. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF THE SUMMIT K-12 ONLINE LICENSES AND CURRICULUM LITERACY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES BILINGUAL/ESL TEACHERS THE ABILITY TO DIFFERENTIATE INSTRUCTION, MONITOR PROGRESS, AND SUPPORT EMERGENT BILINGUAL STUDENTS FOR THE TELPAS STATE ASSESSMENT
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11.G. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Carlos Martinez, Executive Director |
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11.G.1. AAPPROVAL 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 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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11.G.2. 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 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
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11.H. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Dr. Cynthia Cid, Director |
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11.H.1. APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE UPDATED WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SECONDARY SCHOOL INFORMATION CATALOG BEGINNING SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025
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11.I. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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11.I.1. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURES AUTHORIZATION NO. 1 FOR ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ADDITIONAL DAYS FOR THE FOOTBALL STADIUM ARTIFICIAL TURF REPLACEMENT BOND PROJECT AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL (CSP# 24-06-38)
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11.I.2. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE LED LIGHTING UPGRADES PROJECT AT BOBBY LACKEY STADIUM (RFCQ# 2024-12) AS FOLLOWS:
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11.J. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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11.J.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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11.J.1.A. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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11.J.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTHS OF JUNE 2024 & JULY 2024
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11.J.1.C. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR MAY 2024 AND JUNE 2024
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11.J.1.D. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR MAY 2024 AND JUNE 2024: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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11.J.1.E. APPROVAL OF INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
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11.J.1.F. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EQUITY CENTER FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
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11.J.1.G. APPROVAL OF QUARTERLY INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MAY 31, 2024
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11.J.2. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll & Business Operations |
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11.J.2.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 2024 AND JULY 2024
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11.J.3. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director of Purchasing |
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11.J.3.A. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR AUTOMTIVE & BUS: REPAIR SERVICE (RFP# 24-08-04)
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11.J.3.B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR SENSORY ROOMS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 25-08-03)
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11.J.3.C. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR DISTRICT VEHICLES (RFP# 25-08-04)
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11.J.3.D. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR CONSULTANTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: INTERPRETING SERVICES (RFP# 25-08-08)
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11.J.4. FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Becky Gracia, Director |
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11.J.4.A. APPROVAL OF ADULT MEAL PRICE INCREASE FOR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT SCHOOL CAFETERIAS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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11.K. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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11.K.1. APPROVAL OF TASB POLICY UPDATE 122(LOCAL)
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11.K.2. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DESIGNATION OF TEN NONBUSINESS DAYS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS RECEIVED FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 AS SUCH: JANUARY 2, 3, MARCH 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 29, AND 30, 2024
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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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12.A.1. DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE UPCOMING SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AND SCHEDULE A NEW DATE FOR THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE (LSG) REFRESHER
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13. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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13.A. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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13.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL NEW BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS SCOREBOARD PROJECT AS FOLLOWS:
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13.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION OF A FIRM TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL NEW BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS SCOREBOARD PROJECT
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14. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS
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14.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074)
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14.A.1. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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14.A.1.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.1.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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15.A. DISCUSSION ON LITIGATION
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15.A.1. DISCUSSION ON PENDING LITIGATION AND/OR CLAIM.
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15.A.2. DISCUSSION ON THE INVESTIGATION FINDINGS AND A RECOMMENDATION BASED ON THE INVESTIGATION FINDINGS THAT WERE CONDUCTED AS PER THE LEVEL III GRIEVANCE HELD ON JUNE 18, 2024 (J.D.)
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15.B. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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15.C. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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15.D. A 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 (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.07
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16. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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16.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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16.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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16.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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16.D. POSSIBLE ACTION ON LITIGATION
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16.D.1. POSSIBLE ACTION ON PENDING LITIGATION AND/OR CLAIM.
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16.D.2. POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED AS PER THE LEVEL III GRIEVANCE HELD ON JUNE 18, 2024 (J.D.)
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17. ADJOURNMENT
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