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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
IV.A. UIL - Academics - Recognition of Elementary Campuses
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Announcements
V.A.1. Board Appreciation Month
V.A.2. Top Pirate Attendance Report and Certificates
V.A.2.a. 2nd Six Weeks Attendance Report
V.A.2.b. 2nd Six Weeks Membership Report
V.A.3. Hidalgo ISD - Region One School Visits Update
V.A.4. Safety Audit Report
V.A.5. Report on Vision Screening - Cesar Montelongo
V.A.6. CCRSM Leadership Summit 2024 Report
V.A.7. Update on the Hidalgo ISD Safety and Security Department
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: October 16, 2023, November 6, 2023, November 17, 2023 and November 27, 2023
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for November 2023
VII.B.2. Certified Tax Roll as of October 1, 2023
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:              NONE
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 NONE
VII.E. Other:
VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of November 2023
VII.E.2. Resolution #2024-01 to Update Authorized Signatures with Lone Star National Bank Accounts and Signature Card TX
VII.E.3. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending November 30, 2023
VII.E.4. Donations
VII.E.4.a. Scoreboard Donations - Law Office of Roger Solis and De la Fuente & Solis
VII.E.4.b. Donation of Pitching Mounds and Fencing by Field Turf
VII.E.4.c. Norma Torres - $100.00 for Jackets
VII.E.5. Consider and take action on a request for students to travel out-of-town/overnight:
VII.E.5.a. Hidalgo Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade class to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, May 13, 2024.
VII.E.5.b. Salinas Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, May 13, 2024.
VII.E.5.c. Kelly Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, May 13, 2024.
VII.E.5.d. Hidalgo Park Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, May 13, 2024.
VII.E.5.e. The Fine Arts Department is requesting permission to travel overnight to Alice, Texas to compete at the ATSSB All Area Band Auditions from Friday, January 5 to 6, 2024.
VII.E.5.f. The Fine Arts Department is requesting permission to travel out of town overnight for the students who advance to the State round.  Students will be traveling to San Antonio, Texas on February 7-10, 2024, 
VII.E.5.g. The Fine Arts Department is requesting permission for the HECHS Mariachi to travel out-of-town to compete at the UIL Mariachi State Competition in Seguin, Texas. This event will be taking place on February 21-22, 2024.
VII.E.6. Purchase Kennel for K-9 Unit
VII.E.7. Budget Amendment for Purchase of Vehicles
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
VIII.A. Hidalgo ISD - January 8 Professional Development Update
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve payment application #2 for Field Turf in the amount of $749,489.23
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve payment application #3 to Field Turf in the amount of $1,300,006.12
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve payment Application #1 to Halff Associates in the amount of $497,617.98
IX.D. Discussion and action to adopt resolution #2024-02 regarding District Chaplain services
X. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XI. CLOSED SESSION:
XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
XI.B. Deliberation Regarding Real Property:
(Section 551.072, Texas Government Code)
XI.B.1. Discussion on 13.99 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING A PART OR PORTION OF LOT 339, KELLY-PHARR SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, 
PAGES 133-134, DEED RECORDS HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, 
XI.C. Personnel Matters:
XI.C.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.C.2. Level III Grievance Written Submission for M.G.
XI.C.3. Level III Grievance Written Submission for G.S.
XI.D. Discussion on Safety Audit Report  
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XIII.A. Deliberation Regarding Real Property:
(Section 551.072, Texas Government Code)
XIII.A.1. Discussion and possible action to sell 13.99 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING A PART OR PORTION OF LOT 339, KELLY-PHARR SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGES 133-134, DEED RECORDS HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, 
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
XIII.B.2. Discussion and action on Level III Grievance Written Submission for M.G.
XIII.B.3. Discussion and action on Level III Grievance Written Submission for G.S.
XIII.C. Discussion and possible action on the audit report 
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 15, 2024 at 6:45 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
__ Norma Torres, President                    __ Benjamin Arjona, Vice-President
__ Rafael Garza, Secretary                    __ Martin Carrasco, Treasurer
__ Raymundo Martinez, Member           __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member
__ Yesenia Ayala, Member                     __Xavier Salinas, Superintendent
__Eden Ramirez,  School Board Attorney
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
Subject:
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Subject:
IV.A. UIL - Academics - Recognition of Elementary Campuses
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Announcements
Subject:
V.A.1. Board Appreciation Month
Subject:
V.A.2. Top Pirate Attendance Report and Certificates
Subject:
V.A.2.a. 2nd Six Weeks Attendance Report
Subject:
V.A.2.b. 2nd Six Weeks Membership Report
Subject:
V.A.3. Hidalgo ISD - Region One School Visits Update
Subject:
V.A.4. Safety Audit Report
Subject:
V.A.5. Report on Vision Screening - Cesar Montelongo
Subject:
V.A.6. CCRSM Leadership Summit 2024 Report
Subject:
V.A.7. Update on the Hidalgo ISD Safety and Security Department
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: October 16, 2023, November 6, 2023, November 17, 2023 and November 27, 2023
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for November 2023
Subject:
VII.B.2. Certified Tax Roll as of October 1, 2023
Subject:
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:              NONE
Subject:
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 NONE
Subject:
VII.E. Other:
Subject:
VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of November 2023
Subject:
VII.E.2. Resolution #2024-01 to Update Authorized Signatures with Lone Star National Bank Accounts and Signature Card TX
Subject:
VII.E.3. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending November 30, 2023
Subject:
VII.E.4. Donations
Subject:
VII.E.4.a. Scoreboard Donations - Law Office of Roger Solis and De la Fuente & Solis
Subject:
VII.E.4.b. Donation of Pitching Mounds and Fencing by Field Turf
Subject:
VII.E.4.c. Norma Torres - $100.00 for Jackets
Subject:
VII.E.5. Consider and take action on a request for students to travel out-of-town/overnight:
Subject:
VII.E.5.a. Hidalgo Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade class to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Subject:
VII.E.5.b. Salinas Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Subject:
VII.E.5.c. Kelly Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, May 13, 2024.
Subject:
VII.E.5.d. Hidalgo Park Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Friday, May 13, 2024.
Subject:
VII.E.5.e. The Fine Arts Department is requesting permission to travel overnight to Alice, Texas to compete at the ATSSB All Area Band Auditions from Friday, January 5 to 6, 2024.
Subject:
VII.E.5.f. The Fine Arts Department is requesting permission to travel out of town overnight for the students who advance to the State round.  Students will be traveling to San Antonio, Texas on February 7-10, 2024, 
Subject:
VII.E.5.g. The Fine Arts Department is requesting permission for the HECHS Mariachi to travel out-of-town to compete at the UIL Mariachi State Competition in Seguin, Texas. This event will be taking place on February 21-22, 2024.
Subject:
VII.E.6. Purchase Kennel for K-9 Unit
Subject:
VII.E.7. Budget Amendment for Purchase of Vehicles
Subject:
VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
VIII.A. Hidalgo ISD - January 8 Professional Development Update
Subject:
IX. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve payment application #2 for Field Turf in the amount of $749,489.23
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve payment application #3 to Field Turf in the amount of $1,300,006.12
Subject:
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve payment Application #1 to Halff Associates in the amount of $497,617.98
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion and action to adopt resolution #2024-02 regarding District Chaplain services
Subject:
X. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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. Deliberation Regarding Real Property:
(Section 551.072, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.B.1. Discussion on 13.99 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING A PART OR PORTION OF LOT 339, KELLY-PHARR SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, 
PAGES 133-134, DEED RECORDS HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, 
Subject:
XI.C. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.C.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.C.2. Level III Grievance Written Submission for M.G.
Subject:
XI.C.3. Level III Grievance Written Submission for G.S.
Subject:
XI.D. Discussion on Safety Audit Report  
Subject:
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XIII.A. Deliberation Regarding Real Property:
(Section 551.072, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XIII.A.1. Discussion and possible action to sell 13.99 ACRE TRACT OF LAND BEING A PART OR PORTION OF LOT 339, KELLY-PHARR SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OR MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGES 133-134, DEED RECORDS HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS, 
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:
XIII.B.2. Discussion and action on Level III Grievance Written Submission for M.G.
Subject:
XIII.B.3. Discussion and action on Level III Grievance Written Submission for G.S.
Subject:
XIII.C. Discussion and possible action on the audit report 
Subject:
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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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