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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 2018-2019 School Year
V. ADJOURNMENT
VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VI.A. Announcements
VI.A.1. New Teacher Orientation
VI.A.2. Report on Jobs and Education for Texas Grant Award Notification
VI.A.3. New-to-the-District Intake Update
VI.A.4. August 2018 Calendar of Events
VI.A.5. Community Walk Update
VII. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VIII.A. Approve Minutes of Board Meetings:
VIII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VIII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection for June 2018
VIII.B.2. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections for July 2018
VIII.C. Authorize Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:        None
VIII.D. Consideration for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                       None
VIII.E. OTHER:
VIII.E.1. Monthly and Biweekly Pay Dates for 2018-2019
VIII.E.2. 2018 - 2019 Board Meeting Calendar
VIII.E.3. Donations
VIII.E.4. Financial Reports for the period ended on June 30, 2018
VIII.E.5. Discussion and possible action on the Region One Service Center School District Charter Commitment Form for TxEIS Software Services
VIII.E.6. Engagement Letter of Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP for financial audit ending August 31, 2018
VIII.E.7. Request for School District Taxable Value Audit
VIII.E.8. Estimate of Collection Rate for the year 2018-2019 as Reported by the office of the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor
VIII.E.9. Approval of Hidalgo ISD Salary Schedules for 2018-2019
VIII.E.10. General Fund Budget Amendment #13
VIII.E.11. Discussion and possible action on the health insurance contribution for 2018-2019
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
IX.A. Consider and Approve Recommendation of Superintendent request on Public Hearing on the Texas Education Agency Propose Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2018-2019 School Year
IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding, South Texas College Dual Credit Program and Hidalgo ISD
IX.C. Consider and Take Action on request for students to travel out-of-town overnight:
IX.C.1. The Hidalgo Early College High School Volleyball Team is requesting permission to attend an out of town Varsity Volleyball Tournament in San Antonio, Texas held on August 9th - 11, 2018.
IX.D. Consider and Approve the 2018-2019 TTESS, TPESS  & SLO Calendar of Events and Recommended Appraiser Listing
IX.E. Consider and Approve the 2018-2019 High School Offerings Exempt from No Pass No Play Rule
X. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS
X.A. Request for waiver to compensate employees for work missed due to closure of school facilities or operations as result of flooding on June 21, 2018 Resolution 2018-03
X.B. Workers Compensation Claim Status Report
X.C. Property, Auto and General Liability Insurance RFP#17-18-13
X.D. Discussion and possible action to approve Workers Compensation Insurance RFP #17-18-14
X.E. Discussion and possible action to pay Ethos Engineering for Draw #12 in the amount of $1,350.89 
X.F. Discussion and possible action to pay Gignac Architects invoice #12 in the amount of $612.52
X.G. Discussion and possible action to pay Gonzalez De La Garza & Associates LLC Payment Application #7 in the amount of $126,245.50
X.H. Discussion and possible action on the HISD Rental Fees
X.I. Discussion and possible action on the SECO Lighting Upgrade at Hidalgo Elementary, Hidalgo Academy, Kelly Elementary and Hidalgo Park Elementary
X.J. Discussion and possible action to approve substantial completion for CMAR construction projects at HISD
X.K. Discussion and Possible Action on Hidalgo ISD 2018 Planning Calendar to set the Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
X.L. Texas Education Agency Standard Application Systems Instructional Facilities Allotment Application Amendment #2 RFA 701-16-101
X.M. Texas Education Agency Standard Application System Instructional Facilities Allotment Application Amendment #2 RFA 701-10-113
XI. CLOSED SESSION:
XI.A. Consultation with school attorney to receive legal advice
XI.B. Personnel Matters:
XI.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
XI.B.2. Discussion of Employment For:
XI.B.3. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2018-2019 School Year
XI.B.4. Discussion and possible action regarding the accounting position
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XIII.A. Personal Matters:
XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
XIII.A.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding:
XIII.A.3. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2018-2019 School Year
XIII.A.4. Discussion and possible action regarding the accounting position
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                        
XIV.A. Action Taken on Naming Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2018
XIV.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One, Position A
XIV.C. Discussion and possible action to modify Board policy BED (local)
XV. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 13, 2018 at 6:30 PM - REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR THE OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM (OFSDP) FOR THE 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 School Year
Subject:
V. ADJOURNMENT
Subject:
VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
VI.A. Announcements
Subject:
VI.A.1. New Teacher Orientation
Subject:
VI.A.2. Report on Jobs and Education for Texas Grant Award Notification
Subject:
VI.A.3. New-to-the-District Intake Update
Subject:
VI.A.4. August 2018 Calendar of Events
Subject:
VI.A.5. Community Walk Update
Subject:
VII. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Subject:
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve Minutes of Board Meetings:
Subject:
VIII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection for June 2018
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections for July 2018
Subject:
VIII.C. Authorize Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:        None
Subject:
VIII.D. Consideration for Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                       None
Subject:
VIII.E. OTHER:
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Monthly and Biweekly Pay Dates for 2018-2019
Subject:
VIII.E.2. 2018 - 2019 Board Meeting Calendar
Subject:
VIII.E.3. Donations
Description:
Halff Associates, Inc.                500.00         Back to School Rally
City of Pharr                           1,000.00         High School Graduation
City of Pharr                           1,000.00         Back to School Rally
Hilltop Securities, Inc.            1,000.00         Back to School Rally
Subject:
VIII.E.4. Financial Reports for the period ended on June 30, 2018
Subject:
VIII.E.5. Discussion and possible action on the Region One Service Center School District Charter Commitment Form for TxEIS Software Services
Subject:
VIII.E.6. Engagement Letter of Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP for financial audit ending August 31, 2018
Subject:
VIII.E.7. Request for School District Taxable Value Audit
Subject:
VIII.E.8. Estimate of Collection Rate for the year 2018-2019 as Reported by the office of the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor
Subject:
VIII.E.9. Approval of Hidalgo ISD Salary Schedules for 2018-2019
Subject:
VIII.E.10. General Fund Budget Amendment #13
Subject:
VIII.E.11. Discussion and possible action on the health insurance contribution for 2018-2019
Subject:
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
IX.A. Consider and Approve Recommendation of Superintendent request on Public Hearing on the Texas Education Agency Propose Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the 2018-2019 School Year
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Memorandum of Understanding, South Texas College Dual Credit Program and Hidalgo ISD
Subject:
IX.C. Consider and Take Action on request for students to travel out-of-town overnight:
Subject:
IX.C.1. The Hidalgo Early College High School Volleyball Team is requesting permission to attend an out of town Varsity Volleyball Tournament in San Antonio, Texas held on August 9th - 11, 2018.
Subject:
IX.D. Consider and Approve the 2018-2019 TTESS, TPESS  & SLO Calendar of Events and Recommended Appraiser Listing
Subject:
IX.E. Consider and Approve the 2018-2019 High School Offerings Exempt from No Pass No Play Rule
Subject:
X. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS
Subject:
X.A. Request for waiver to compensate employees for work missed due to closure of school facilities or operations as result of flooding on June 21, 2018 Resolution 2018-03
Subject:
X.B. Workers Compensation Claim Status Report
Subject:
X.C. Property, Auto and General Liability Insurance RFP#17-18-13
Subject:
X.D. Discussion and possible action to approve Workers Compensation Insurance RFP #17-18-14
Subject:
X.E. Discussion and possible action to pay Ethos Engineering for Draw #12 in the amount of $1,350.89 
Subject:
X.F. Discussion and possible action to pay Gignac Architects invoice #12 in the amount of $612.52
Subject:
X.G. Discussion and possible action to pay Gonzalez De La Garza & Associates LLC Payment Application #7 in the amount of $126,245.50
Subject:
X.H. Discussion and possible action on the HISD Rental Fees
Subject:
X.I. Discussion and possible action on the SECO Lighting Upgrade at Hidalgo Elementary, Hidalgo Academy, Kelly Elementary and Hidalgo Park Elementary
Subject:
X.J. Discussion and possible action to approve substantial completion for CMAR construction projects at HISD
Subject:
X.K. Discussion and Possible Action on Hidalgo ISD 2018 Planning Calendar to set the Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Subject:
X.L. Texas Education Agency Standard Application Systems Instructional Facilities Allotment Application Amendment #2 RFA 701-16-101
Subject:
X.M. Texas Education Agency Standard Application System Instructional Facilities Allotment Application Amendment #2 RFA 701-10-113
Subject:
XI. 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:
XI.A. Consultation with school attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.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:
XI.B.2. Discussion of Employment For:
Subject:
XI.B.3. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2018-2019 School Year
Subject:
XI.B.4. Discussion and possible action regarding the accounting position
Subject:
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XIII.A. Personal Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
Subject:
XIII.A.2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding:
Subject:
XIII.A.3. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2018-2019 School Year
Subject:
XIII.A.4. Discussion and possible action regarding the accounting position
Subject:
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                        
Subject:
XIV.A. Action Taken on Naming Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2018
Subject:
XIV.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One, Position A
Subject:
XIV.C. Discussion and possible action to modify Board policy BED (local)
Subject:
XV. 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.

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