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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Announcements
V.A.1. Technology Status
V.A.2. Marketing Campaign
VI. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VI.A. Approve minutes of Board meetings of: November 16 & 28, 2016
VI.B. Tax Collector's Report:                                             None
VI.C. Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 None
VI.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
VI.D.1. Janitorial Supplies and Equipment Bid #16-17-04
VI.D.2. Gas, Lubricants and Coolants Bid #15-17-05
VI.D.3. Pest Management Service Bid #15-17-06
VI.D.4. Monthly Replacement of A/C Filters Bid #15-17-07
VI.D.5. Instructional and Office Supplies Bid #16-17-08
VI.D.6. Library Books Bid #16-17-09
VI.D.7. Rental Uniform Contract for Support Services and Supplies Proposal #16-17-13
VI.D.8. Student Athletic Insurance Proposal #16-17-14
VI.E. Other:
VI.E.1. Disposal of Obsolete Equipment from Support Services Auction
VI.E.2. General Fund Budget Amendment for July 2017
VI.E.3. 6th Six Weeks Enrollment Report
VI.E.4. 6th Six Weeks Attendance Report
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT :
VII.A. Discussion and possible action on the Region One Education District and Charter Commitment form for Library Service and Instructional Resources Cooperative 2017-2018 year
VII.B. Discussion and possible action on the Region One Education Service Center School District and Charter Commitment Form for TxEIS Software and Services
VII.C. Discussion and possible action on the Agreement between Texas A&M University and Hidalgo ISD
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action of Hidalgo ISD's participation in Region I's Sub Hub Program
VIII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on SECO Project Application #1 Application and Certificate for Payment
VIII.C. Report on Delinquent Tax Collections for September 2016 - May 2017 by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action to engage bond consel
VIII.E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE SALE OF OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS “HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017” AND “HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIMITED MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES, SERIES 2017”; AUTHORIZING DISTRICT STAFF AND THE DISTRICT’S FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH THIS PLAN OF FINANCE; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to authorize Superintendent to explore procurement options to purchase turf for site at High School.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
X. CLOSED SESSION:
X.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
X.B. Personnel matters:
X.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.
X.B.2. Discussion of Employment For:
X.B.2.a. Executive Director for HR 
X.B.2.b. CFO
X.B.2.c. Executive Director for Support Services 
X.B.2.d. Ida Diaz Jr. High Principal
XI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XII.A. Personnel Matters:
XII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
XII.A.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding:
XII.A.2.a. Executive Director for HR 
XII.A.2.b. CFO
XII.A.2.c. Executive Director for Support Services 
XII.A.2.d. Ida Diaz Jr. High Principal
XIII. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 5, 2017 at 6:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
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 OPENING PRAYER
Subject:
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Announcements
Subject:
V.A.1. Technology Status
Presenter:
Mr. Eloy Garcia
Subject:
V.A.2. Marketing Campaign
Presenter:
Mr. Xavier Salinas
Subject:
VI. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VI.A. Approve minutes of Board meetings of: November 16 & 28, 2016
Subject:
VI.B. Tax Collector's Report:                                             None
Subject:
VI.C. Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 None
Subject:
VI.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
Subject:
VI.D.1. Janitorial Supplies and Equipment Bid #16-17-04
Subject:
VI.D.2. Gas, Lubricants and Coolants Bid #15-17-05
Subject:
VI.D.3. Pest Management Service Bid #15-17-06
Subject:
VI.D.4. Monthly Replacement of A/C Filters Bid #15-17-07
Subject:
VI.D.5. Instructional and Office Supplies Bid #16-17-08
Subject:
VI.D.6. Library Books Bid #16-17-09
Subject:
VI.D.7. Rental Uniform Contract for Support Services and Supplies Proposal #16-17-13
Subject:
VI.D.8. Student Athletic Insurance Proposal #16-17-14
Subject:
VI.E. Other:
Subject:
VI.E.1. Disposal of Obsolete Equipment from Support Services Auction
Subject:
VI.E.2. General Fund Budget Amendment for July 2017
Subject:
VI.E.3. 6th Six Weeks Enrollment Report
Subject:
VI.E.4. 6th Six Weeks Attendance Report
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT :
Subject:
VII.A. Discussion and possible action on the Region One Education District and Charter Commitment form for Library Service and Instructional Resources Cooperative 2017-2018 year
Presenter:
Mr. Eloy Garcia
Subject:
VII.B. Discussion and possible action on the Region One Education Service Center School District and Charter Commitment Form for TxEIS Software and Services
Presenter:
Ms. Noemi Solis
Subject:
VII.C. Discussion and possible action on the Agreement between Texas A&M University and Hidalgo ISD
Presenter:
Ms. Judith Dimas
Subject:
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action of Hidalgo ISD's participation in Region I's Sub Hub Program
Presenter:
Mr. Melissa Ramirez
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and Possible Action on SECO Project Application #1 Application and Certificate for Payment
Presenter:
Ms. Noemi Solis
Subject:
VIII.C. Report on Delinquent Tax Collections for September 2016 - May 2017 by Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
Presenter:
Mr. Gus Martinez
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action to engage bond consel
Subject:
VIII.E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE SALE OF OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS “HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017” AND “HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIMITED MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES, SERIES 2017”; AUTHORIZING DISTRICT STAFF AND THE DISTRICT’S FINANCIAL ADVISOR AND BOND COUNSEL TO PROCEED WITH THIS PLAN OF FINANCE; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Presenter:
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to authorize Superintendent to explore procurement options to purchase turf for site at High School.
Presenter:
Mr. Xavier Salinas/Mr. Benjamin Castillo
Subject:
IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
X. 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:
X.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code )
Subject:
X.B. Personnel matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code )
Subject:
X.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.
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
X.B.2. Discussion of Employment For:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
X.B.2.a. Executive Director for HR 
Subject:
X.B.2.b. CFO
Subject:
X.B.2.c. Executive Director for Support Services 
Subject:
X.B.2.d. Ida Diaz Jr. High Principal
Subject:
XI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XII.A. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent’s Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
Subject:
XII.A.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding:
Subject:
XII.A.2.a. Executive Director for HR 
Subject:
XII.A.2.b. CFO
Subject:
XII.A.2.c. Executive Director for Support Services 
Subject:
XII.A.2.d. Ida Diaz Jr. High Principal
Subject:
XIII. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
Subject:
XIV. 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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