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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. Safety Update
V.A.2. Update on Vaccines
V.A.3. US Border Patrol Active Shooter Training Report
V.A.4. Top Pirate Attendance Report and Certificates
V.A.4.a. 6th Six Week Attendance & Enrollment Report
V.A.5. Update on the amendment to the District of Innovation Plan
V.A.6. Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Award Notice
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: April 11, 2022
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for May 2022
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
VII.C.1. District Wide Security Guard Service RFP #21-22-18
VII.C.2. Property, Auto and General Liability Insurance RFP #21-22-19
VII.C.3. District Wide Door, Lock & Cameras Improvements RFP#21-22-20
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 NONE
VII.E. Other:
VII.E.1. Financial Reports for the month of May 2022
VII.E.2. Student Code of Conduct
VII.E.3. Budget amendments
VII.E.3.a. Maintenance Tax Note Proceeds $1,590,000
VII.E.3.b. New Administration Building Renovations $1,500,000
VII.E.3.c. GASB 87 Leases reclassified to function 7 - Debt $83,696
VII.E.3.d. Adjustment - General Fund Budget for state aid reduction $XXX,XXX,XXX (pending to get the final number)
VII.E.4. Memorandum of Understanding for Texas Reading Academies TEA Project Local Implementation Option with Region One Education Services Center (Authorized Provider) and Hidalgo ISD 
VII.E.5. Innovative Course Offerings at Hidalgo Early College HS: Communication and Technology
VII.E.6. Engagement letter for Luis Orozco CPA audit services for fiscal year ending August 31, 2022
VII.E.7. Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center and Hidalgo ISD for Ascender Software and Services
VII.E.8. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with Hidalgo ISD - Distance Learning Consortium
VII.E.9. 2022-2023 MEGAbytes Service Membership - Instructional Technology Professional Development
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
VIII.A. Report on State Assessment Results: Spring 2022 STARR and End-of-Course Preliminary Results 
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Resolution #2022-05 to Consider Alternative Graduation Requirements
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
IX.A. Consideration and appropriate action on 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 2022”; 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 Notes and resolving other matters incident and relating to their issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase and Investment Letter, and a Placement Agent Agreement; complying with the requirements of the Letter of Representations previously executed with the Depository Trust Company; and providing an effective date.
IX.B. Discussion and Possible action to approve rental fee schedule
IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Student Athletic Insurance RFP #21-22-13
IX.D. Discussion and Possible action to approve the Election Order and Notice for 2022 General School Board Election
X. CLOSED SESSION:
X.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
X.A.1. Possible Sale of land at Salinas Elementary
X.B. Personnel Matters:
X.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
XI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XII.A. Discussion and possible sale of land at Salinas Elementary
XII.B. Personnel Matter:
XII.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
XIII. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XIII.A. Action taken on Naming Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2022
XIV. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 5, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
__ Rafael Garza, President                    __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President
__ Benjamin Arjona, Secretary               __ Luis Trejo Jr., Treasurer
__ Yesenia Ayala, Member                    __ Carlos Cardoza Sr., Member
__ Norma Torres, Member                      __Xavier Salinas, Superintendent
__Eden Ramirez,  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. Safety Update
Subject:
V.A.2. Update on Vaccines
Subject:
V.A.3. US Border Patrol Active Shooter Training Report
Subject:
V.A.4. Top Pirate Attendance Report and Certificates
Subject:
V.A.4.a. 6th Six Week Attendance & Enrollment Report
Subject:
V.A.5. Update on the amendment to the District of Innovation Plan
Subject:
V.A.6. Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Award Notice
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: April 11, 2022
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for May 2022
Subject:
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
Subject:
VII.C.1. District Wide Security Guard Service RFP #21-22-18
Subject:
VII.C.2. Property, Auto and General Liability Insurance RFP #21-22-19
Subject:
VII.C.3. District Wide Door, Lock & Cameras Improvements RFP#21-22-20
Subject:
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 NONE
Subject:
VII.E. Other:
Subject:
VII.E.1. Financial Reports for the month of May 2022
Subject:
VII.E.2. Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
VII.E.3. Budget amendments
Subject:
VII.E.3.a. Maintenance Tax Note Proceeds $1,590,000
Subject:
VII.E.3.b. New Administration Building Renovations $1,500,000
Subject:
VII.E.3.c. GASB 87 Leases reclassified to function 7 - Debt $83,696
Subject:
VII.E.3.d. Adjustment - General Fund Budget for state aid reduction $XXX,XXX,XXX (pending to get the final number)
Subject:
VII.E.4. Memorandum of Understanding for Texas Reading Academies TEA Project Local Implementation Option with Region One Education Services Center (Authorized Provider) and Hidalgo ISD 
Subject:
VII.E.5. Innovative Course Offerings at Hidalgo Early College HS: Communication and Technology
Subject:
VII.E.6. Engagement letter for Luis Orozco CPA audit services for fiscal year ending August 31, 2022
Subject:
VII.E.7. Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center and Hidalgo ISD for Ascender Software and Services
Subject:
VII.E.8. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with Hidalgo ISD - Distance Learning Consortium
Subject:
VII.E.9. 2022-2023 MEGAbytes Service Membership - Instructional Technology Professional Development
Subject:
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
VIII.A. Report on State Assessment Results: Spring 2022 STARR and End-of-Course Preliminary Results 
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Resolution #2022-05 to Consider Alternative Graduation Requirements
Subject:
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
Subject:
IX.A. Consideration and appropriate action on 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 2022”; 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 Notes and resolving other matters incident and relating to their issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, a Purchase and Investment Letter, and a Placement Agent Agreement; complying with the requirements of the Letter of Representations previously executed with the Depository Trust Company; and providing an effective date.
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and Possible action to approve rental fee schedule
Subject:
IX.C. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the Student Athletic Insurance RFP #21-22-13
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion and Possible action to approve the Election Order and Notice for 2022 General School Board Election
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.A.1. Possible Sale of land at Salinas Elementary
Subject:
X.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
X.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:
XI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XII.A. Discussion and possible sale of land at Salinas Elementary
Subject:
XII.B. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XII.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
Subject:
XIII. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
Subject:
XIII.A. Action taken on Naming Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2022
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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