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Meeting Agenda
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
IV. PUBLIC MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET (2016-2017) AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR (2016)
IV.A. Presentation on proposed budget and proposed tax rate
IV.B. Public comments on proposed budget and proposed tax rate
IV.C. Closing of public meeting
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Announcements
V.A.1. HECHS/STC Patient Health Care Program
V.A.2. Break for Refreshments
VI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                        
VI.A. Discussion and possible action on support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One, Position B
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:                
VII.A. OTHER:
VII.A.1. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Regional Day School Program for the Deaf  at McAllen ISD
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of Final Budget Amendment for 2015-2016
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of 2016-2017 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget 
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on Adoption of Resolution and Ordinance #2016-03 setting the Tax Rate for 2016
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent  for the approval of Central Air & Heating Service, Inc - Pay application
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action to select contracting method for HISD Additions and Renovations to Various Campuses.
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to authorize administration to publish Request for Qualifications or Request for Proposals or both.
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of the Contract with City of Hidalgo for Police Officers Services for the Budget Year 2016-2017
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent to waive fees for non-profit organization use of the District facility
IX. CLOSED SESSION:
IX.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
IX.A.1. Discussion on proposed action regarding damages to District Buildings
IX.B. Personnel Matters:
IX.B.1. Discussions of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, staffing status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
IX.B.2. Discussion of Employment For:
X. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XI.A. Personal Matters:
XI.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
XI.A.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding:
XI.B. Discussion and possible action to engage law firm to pursue legal avenues regarding damaged district buildings
XII. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting: August 29, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Special Called Board Meeting of Trustees and Public Meeting to Discuss Budget for 2016-2017 and Proposed Tax Rate for 2016
Subject:
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
__Raymundo Martinez, President          __Blanca Lara, Vice-President
__Ben Arjona, Secretary                         __Rodolfo F. Franz!, Treasurer
__Norma Garza-Torres, Member            __Yesenia Ayala, Member
__Carlos Cardoza, Sr., Member              __Edward Blaha, Superintendent
__Ben Castillo, School Board Attorney
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND TEXAS PLEDGE
Subject:
IV. PUBLIC MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET (2016-2017) AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR (2016)
Subject:
IV.A. Presentation on proposed budget and proposed tax rate
Subject:
IV.B. Public comments on proposed budget and proposed tax rate
Subject:
IV.C. Closing of public meeting
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Announcements
Subject:
V.A.1. HECHS/STC Patient Health Care Program
Subject:
V.A.2. Break for Refreshments
Subject:
VI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                        
Subject:
VI.A. Discussion and possible action on support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One, Position B
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:                
Subject:
VII.A. OTHER:
Subject:
VII.A.1. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Regional Day School Program for the Deaf  at McAllen ISD
Subject:
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of Final Budget Amendment for 2015-2016
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of 2016-2017 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget 
Subject:
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on Adoption of Resolution and Ordinance #2016-03 setting the Tax Rate for 2016
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent  for the approval of Central Air & Heating Service, Inc - Pay application
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action to select contracting method for HISD Additions and Renovations to Various Campuses.
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to authorize administration to publish Request for Qualifications or Request for Proposals or both.
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of the Contract with City of Hidalgo for Police Officers Services for the Budget Year 2016-2017
Subject:
VIII.H. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent to waive fees for non-profit organization use of the District facility
Subject:
IX. CLOSED SESSION:
Description:
The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and  551.074
Subject:
IX.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
IX.A.1. Discussion on proposed action regarding damages to District Buildings
Subject:
IX.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
IX.B.1. Discussions of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, staffing status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
Subject:
IX.B.2. Discussion of Employment For:
Subject:
X. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XI. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XI.A. Personal Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
Subject:
XI.A.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding:
Subject:
XI.B. Discussion and possible action to engage law firm to pursue legal avenues regarding damaged district buildings
Subject:
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Description:
Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above.  The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.  No final action will be taken in Executive Session.

Public Input Policy: “During the meeting, the Hidalgo ISD will allow for an open public forum/ comment period.  This comment period shall not exceed one-half hour (1/2) hour in length and each speaker will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes to speak.  All individuals desiring to address the Hidalgo ISD must sign up to do so, prior to the open comment period.  The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics that are under the jurisdiction of the Hidalgo ISD.  For issues or topics which are not otherwise part of the posted agenda for the meeting, members may direct staff to investigate the issue or topic further.  No action or discussion shall be taken on the issues or topics which are not part of the posted agenda for the meeting.  Members of the public may be recognized on posted agenda items deemed appropriate by the President as the items are considered, and the same time limitations five (5) minutes applies.”

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