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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND PRAYER
IV. PUBLIC HEARING:
IV.A. Texas Education Agency Proposed Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2017-2018 School Year
V. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
VI.A. Cheerleaders Award
VI.B. Break for refreshments
VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VII.A. Announcements
VII.A.1. August 2017 Calendar of Events
VII.A.2. New Teacher Orientation
VII.A.3. Athletic Schedules
VII.A.4. Construction Project Update - SECO Loan
VII.A.5. Construction Project Update - CMAR
VII.A.6. Field Turf
VII.A.7. Community Walk Update
VII.A.8. Career & Technology-Engineering Program Update
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VIII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: December 5 & 19, 2016 and January 9 & 23, 2017
VIII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VIII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections for June 2017
VIII.C. Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                  NONE
VIII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:              NONE  
VIII.E. Other:
VIII.E.1. Revised School Calendar 2017-2018 (B) with Non-nutritional days
VIII.E.2. Discussion and Possible Action on Texas Travel Reimbursement
VIII.E.3. Review TASB's  Update 108 (Legal Policies) and Possible Action on the following Local Policies:
     *EF              *EFA              *EFAA              *EG           
     *EH             *EHDB          *EIF                 *EL
VIII.E.4. Consider and take action on request for Students to travel out-of-town/state overnight:
VIII.E.4.a. The HECHS Varsity Volleyball Team is requesting permission to attend an out of town Varsity Volleyball Tournament in San Antonio, Texas held on August 10th - 12th, 2017
VIII.E.5. High School Course Offering Exempt form No Pass, No Play Rule
VIII.E.6. Approval of HISD Health Insurance district monthly contribution increase
VIII.E.7. Financial Reports for the month of June 2017
VIII.E.8. Student Code of Conduct 2017-2018 School Year
VIII.E.9. Discussion and approval of Signature for Bank and Investment Pools for Change in Administrators
VIII.E.10. Discussion and possible action on TASB Salary Scales for 2017/2018
VIII.E.11. Estimate of Collection Rate for the year 2017-2018 as Reported by the office of the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
IX.A. Consider and approve on the Expedited State Waiver - Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System
IX.B. Consider and approve on the Expedited State Waiver - Timeline for Accelerated Instruction
IX.C. Consider and approve the 2017-2018 TTESS & TPESS District & Campus Appraisers
IX.D. Consider and approve recommendation of Superintendent request on Public Hearing on the Texas Education Agency Proposed Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2017-2018 School Year
X. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
X.A. Discussion and possible action Hidalgo ISD 2017 Planning Calendar to set the Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
X.B. Consider and approve recommendation to award low bidder on Turf Field Project
X.C. Discussion and possible action for Metro Electric Pay Application #1
X.D. Discussion and possible action for Gonzalez De La Garza & Associates, pay application #2
X.E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS "HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIMITED MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES, SERIES 2017"; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF BY THE ANNUAL LEVY OF THE DISTRICT'S MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AD VALOREM TAXES; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID OBLIGATIONS AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, PAYMENT, SECURITY, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF SAID OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE AND INVESTMENT LETTER; COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATIONS PREVIOUSLY EXECUTION WITH THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY NECESSARY ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE DISTRICT'S FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND/OR BOND COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
XII. CLOSED SESSION:
XII.A. Consultation with school attorney to receive legal advice
XII.A.1. Discussion on potential litigation regarding buildings damaged in storm
XII.B. Personnel Matters:
XII.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, staffing status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
XII.B.2. Discussion of Employment for:
XIII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XIV.A. Discussion and possible action on potential litigation regarding buildings damaged in storm.
XIV.B. Personnel Matters:
XIV.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
XIV.B.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding:
XV. OTHER:
XVI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                
XVI.A. Action Taken on Naming Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2017
XVI.B. Discussion and possible action on Support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One, Position A
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 7, 2017 at 6:15 PM - REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR THE OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM (OFSDP) FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEARS
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
___ Benjamin Arjona, President           ___ Rodolfo F. Franz!, Vice-President
___ Blanca Lara, Secretary                   ___ Rafael Garza, Treasurer
___ Raymundo Martinez, Member       ___ Norma Garza-Torres, Member
___ Luis Trejo Jr., Member                   ___ Xavier Salinas, Superintendent
___ Benjamin Castillo, School Board Attorney
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND PRAYER
Subject:
IV. PUBLIC HEARING:
Subject:
IV.A. Texas Education Agency Proposed Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2017-2018 School Year
Subject:
V. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC HEARING:
Subject:
VI. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Subject:
VI.A. Cheerleaders Award
Subject:
VI.B. Break for refreshments
Subject:
VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
VII.A. Announcements
Subject:
VII.A.1. August 2017 Calendar of Events
Subject:
VII.A.2. New Teacher Orientation
Subject:
VII.A.3. Athletic Schedules
Subject:
VII.A.4. Construction Project Update - SECO Loan
Subject:
VII.A.5. Construction Project Update - CMAR
Subject:
VII.A.6. Field Turf
Subject:
VII.A.7. Community Walk Update
Subject:
VII.A.8. Career & Technology-Engineering Program Update
Subject:
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: December 5 & 19, 2016 and January 9 & 23, 2017
Subject:
VIII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections for June 2017
Subject:
VIII.C. Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                  NONE
Subject:
VIII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:              NONE  
Subject:
VIII.E. Other:
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Revised School Calendar 2017-2018 (B) with Non-nutritional days
Subject:
VIII.E.2. Discussion and Possible Action on Texas Travel Reimbursement
Subject:
VIII.E.3. Review TASB's  Update 108 (Legal Policies) and Possible Action on the following Local Policies:
     *EF              *EFA              *EFAA              *EG           
     *EH             *EHDB          *EIF                 *EL
Subject:
VIII.E.4. Consider and take action on request for Students to travel out-of-town/state overnight:
Subject:
VIII.E.4.a. The HECHS Varsity Volleyball Team is requesting permission to attend an out of town Varsity Volleyball Tournament in San Antonio, Texas held on August 10th - 12th, 2017
Subject:
VIII.E.5. High School Course Offering Exempt form No Pass, No Play Rule
Subject:
VIII.E.6. Approval of HISD Health Insurance district monthly contribution increase
Subject:
VIII.E.7. Financial Reports for the month of June 2017
Subject:
VIII.E.8. Student Code of Conduct 2017-2018 School Year
Subject:
VIII.E.9. Discussion and approval of Signature for Bank and Investment Pools for Change in Administrators
Subject:
VIII.E.10. Discussion and possible action on TASB Salary Scales for 2017/2018
Subject:
VIII.E.11. Estimate of Collection Rate for the year 2017-2018 as Reported by the office of the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor
Subject:
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
IX.A. Consider and approve on the Expedited State Waiver - Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System
Subject:
IX.B. Consider and approve on the Expedited State Waiver - Timeline for Accelerated Instruction
Subject:
IX.C. Consider and approve the 2017-2018 TTESS & TPESS District & Campus Appraisers
Subject:
IX.D. Consider and approve recommendation of Superintendent request on Public Hearing on the Texas Education Agency Proposed Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2017-2018 School Year
Subject:
X. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
Subject:
X.A. Discussion and possible action Hidalgo ISD 2017 Planning Calendar to set the Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Subject:
X.B. Consider and approve recommendation to award low bidder on Turf Field Project
Subject:
X.C. Discussion and possible action for Metro Electric Pay Application #1
Subject:
X.D. Discussion and possible action for Gonzalez De La Garza & Associates, pay application #2
Subject:
X.E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS "HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIMITED MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES, SERIES 2017"; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF BY THE ANNUAL LEVY OF THE DISTRICT'S MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AD VALOREM TAXES; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID OBLIGATIONS AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, PAYMENT, SECURITY, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF SAID OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE AND INVESTMENT LETTER; COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATIONS PREVIOUSLY EXECUTION WITH THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY NECESSARY ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE DISTRICT'S FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND/OR BOND COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Subject:
XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Subject:
XII. 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:
XII.A. Consultation with school attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code )
Subject:
XII.A.1. Discussion on potential litigation regarding buildings damaged in storm
Subject:
XII.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code )
Subject:
XII.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, staffing status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
Subject:
XII.B.2. Discussion of Employment for:
Description:
 
Subject:
XIII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XIV.A. Discussion and possible action on potential litigation regarding buildings damaged in storm.
Subject:
XIV.B. Personnel Matters:
Subject:
XIV.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
Subject:
XIV.B.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding:
Subject:
XV. OTHER:
Subject:
XVI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                
Subject:
XVI.A. Action Taken on Naming Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2017
Subject:
XVI.B. Discussion and possible action on Support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One, Position A
Subject:
XVII. 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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