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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
IV. PUBLIC MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET (2022-2023) AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR (2022):
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. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

V.A. Gear-Up Grant-Junior Clinical Research Program

V.B. PATHS GRANT-Rio Grande Valley College-Certified Nurses Assistant Program

VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
VI.A. Announcements
VI.A.1. Preliminary FIRST Rating Results for 2021-2022
VI.A.2. COVID 911 Update
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VIII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings:            None
VIII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VIII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for July 2022
VIII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                None
VIII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 None
VIII.E. Other:
VIII.E.1. Employee Handbook
VIII.E.2. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Regional Day School Program for the Deaf at McAllen ISD
VIII.E.3. End of year budget amendment
VIII.E.4. Financial Report for the month of July 31, 2022
VIII.E.5. Quarterly Investment Report - May 2022
VIII.E.6. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with Hidalgo ISD (Zoom Edu License & Consulting and Administrative Service Fee)
VIII.E.7. South Texas College Interlocal Agreement 2022-2023
VIII.E.8. 2022-2023 RGV LEAD Memorandum of Agreement
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
IX.A. Discussion and action to authorize the Superintendent to execute necessary waivers for TEA, including but not limited to class size waivers and other waivers as deemed necessary to ensure the efficient operation of school functions 
IX.B. 2022 Preliminary State Accountability Rating and Distinction Designation Results
X. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
X.A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of 2022-2023 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget
X.B. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on Adoption of Resolutions #2022-07 & #2022-08 and Ordinance setting the Tax Rate for 2022
X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Safety Plan
X.D. Discussion and possible action to increase student tuition as of September 1, 2022 ($6,150.00)
X.E. Discuss and possible action to approve payment application number 4 in the amount of $528,667.40 to TRANE, Inc. for HVAC Improvements
X.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the Pest Management Service Bid #21-22-16
X.G. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Wide Security Guard Service Bid #21-22-18
X.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the Property, Auto & General Liability Insurance RFP #21-22-19
X.I. Consider and approve the amendment to the Fine Arts Stipend for compensation plan for the 2022-2023 school year
XI. CLOSED SESSION:
XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
XI.A.1. Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to the sell, exchange, or purchase of real property
XI.A.2. Discussion on school safety measures and safety initiatives as they relate to MOU’s with local municipalities
XI.B. Personnel Matters:
XI.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. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XIII.A. Discussion and action to approve resolution #2022-09 authorize the sell or exchange of real property
XIII.B. Personnel Matter:
XIII.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
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XIV.A. Discussion and Possible action on Support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One Position B
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM - NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET FOR 2022-2023 AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 2022
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. PUBLIC MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET (2022-2023) AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR (2022):
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. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Subject:

V.A. Gear-Up Grant-Junior Clinical Research Program

Subject:

V.B. PATHS GRANT-Rio Grande Valley College-Certified Nurses Assistant Program

Subject:
VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
VI.A. Announcements
Subject:
VI.A.1. Preliminary FIRST Rating Results for 2021-2022
Subject:
VI.A.2. COVID 911 Update
Subject:
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VIII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings:            None
Subject:
VIII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for July 2022
Subject:
VIII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                None
Subject:
VIII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 None
Subject:
VIII.E. Other:
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Employee Handbook
Subject:
VIII.E.2. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Regional Day School Program for the Deaf at McAllen ISD
Subject:
VIII.E.3. End of year budget amendment
Subject:
VIII.E.4. Financial Report for the month of July 31, 2022
Subject:
VIII.E.5. Quarterly Investment Report - May 2022
Subject:
VIII.E.6. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with Hidalgo ISD (Zoom Edu License & Consulting and Administrative Service Fee)
Subject:
VIII.E.7. South Texas College Interlocal Agreement 2022-2023
Subject:
VIII.E.8. 2022-2023 RGV LEAD Memorandum of Agreement
Subject:
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and action to authorize the Superintendent to execute necessary waivers for TEA, including but not limited to class size waivers and other waivers as deemed necessary to ensure the efficient operation of school functions 
Subject:
IX.B. 2022 Preliminary State Accountability Rating and Distinction Designation Results
Subject:
X. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
Subject:
X.A. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of 2022-2023 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget
Subject:
X.B. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on Adoption of Resolutions #2022-07 & #2022-08 and Ordinance setting the Tax Rate for 2022
Subject:
X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Safety Plan
Subject:
X.D. Discussion and possible action to increase student tuition as of September 1, 2022 ($6,150.00)
Subject:
X.E. Discuss and possible action to approve payment application number 4 in the amount of $528,667.40 to TRANE, Inc. for HVAC Improvements
Subject:
X.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the Pest Management Service Bid #21-22-16
Subject:
X.G. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Wide Security Guard Service Bid #21-22-18
Subject:
X.H. Discussion and possible action to approve the Property, Auto & General Liability Insurance RFP #21-22-19
Subject:
X.I. Consider and approve the amendment to the Fine Arts Stipend for compensation plan for the 2022-2023 school year
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.A.1. Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to the sell, exchange, or purchase of real property
Subject:
XI.A.2. Discussion on school safety measures and safety initiatives as they relate to MOU’s with local municipalities
Subject:
XI.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.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. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XIII.A. Discussion and action to approve resolution #2022-09 authorize the sell or exchange of real property
Subject:
XIII.B. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XIII.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:
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
Subject:
XIV.A. Discussion and Possible action on Support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One Position B
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.
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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