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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. Early College Awards and Recognitions - SY 2023-2024
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Announcements
V.A.1. Top Pirate Attendance Report and Certificates
V.A.1.a. 5th Six Week Attendance & Enrollment Report
V.A.2. Cybersecurity Training Report & Governing Board Acknowledgment Form
V.A.3. Safety Cycle 2 Grant Application Update
V.A.4. UIL XV Executive Committee Chair 
V.A.5. TNTP National Report Exit Interview 
V.A.6. TABE Talks! Preparing for the Future:Bilingual Education for College & Career Readiness
V.A.7. Presentation on First FDA Cleared Concussion Assessment Device from Oculogica
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings:            None
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for April 2024
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 April 2024
VII.E.2. Proposed 2024-2025 Bi-Weekly and Monthly Payday Calendar
VII.E.3. Investment Training for Graciela Garza, Nora Martes, Karla Madrigual, and Edward Gonzales
VII.E.4. Engagement letter for Luis Orozco CPA for audit services for fiscal year ending August 31, 2024.
VII.E.5. Region One Education Services Center SubHub 2024-2025
VII.E.6. 2024-2025 Schedule of Board Meetings
VII.E.7. Region One Education Service Center One*App Consortium Cooperative 2024-2025
VII.E.8. Region One Education Service Center Personnel Services Cooperative 2024-2025
VII.E.9. Donations
VII.E.9.a. Bimbo
VII.E.9.b. FieldTurf $7,500 - Cement Slab
VII.E.10. Cybersecurity Certification - Section 2054.5191, Government Code Certification for Local Governments
VII.E.11. Texas A&M Chapter of Advise Texas-Memorandum of Understanding 2024-2025
VII.E.12. SAFE Cycle 2 Grant application
VIII. ACTION, REPORTS AND/OR UPDATES TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
VIII.A. Hidalgo Early College High School-FAFSA Update Class of 2024
VIII.B. Report on the Alternative Graduation Plan-Hidalgo Early College High School-Class of 2024
VIII.C. Report on the Spring 2024 End-of-Course (EOC) Raw Scores
VIII.D. May-August 2024 Leaders of Learning Professional Development Update
VIII.E. Report on the CCMR Outcome Bonus Projection for Class of 2024
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the Hidalgo Independent School District Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan Proposal
IX. ACTION, REPORTS AND/OR UPDATES TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the payment application #7 for Field Turf in the amount of $139,131.18
IX.B. Federal Consolidated Grant Application Notification for ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Broker of Record Contract and Record Agent
IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the following:
CSP #23-24-04 Janitorial Supplies,
CSP #23-24-07 Gas, Lubricants and Coolants,
CSP #23-24-20 Air Conditioning Filters District Wide Monthly  
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve CSP #23-24-17 District Wide Student Uniforms
IX.F. Consider Authorizing the Superintendent to Enter into a Contract Negotiation Agreement with Valiant Energy for Consulting Services and Price Negotiations for Renewal of Retail Electric Provider following Current Contract
IX.G. Discussion and Action to Authorize Superintendent to Solicit Sealed Bids for Pest Control Services
X. CLOSED SESSION:
X.A. Close session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071, Consultation with School Attorney, and 551.074, Personnel Matters.
X.B. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
X.C. Personnel Matters:
X.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. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XII.A. Personnel Matter:
XII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
XIII. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XIII.A. Discussion and possible action on TASB Board Nominations
XIV. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM - 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. Early College Awards and Recognitions - SY 2023-2024
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Announcements
Subject:
V.A.1. Top Pirate Attendance Report and Certificates
Subject:
V.A.1.a. 5th Six Week Attendance & Enrollment Report
Subject:
V.A.2. Cybersecurity Training Report & Governing Board Acknowledgment Form
Subject:
V.A.3. Safety Cycle 2 Grant Application Update
Subject:
V.A.4. UIL XV Executive Committee Chair 
Subject:
V.A.5. TNTP National Report Exit Interview 
Subject:
V.A.6. TABE Talks! Preparing for the Future:Bilingual Education for College & Career Readiness
Subject:
V.A.7. Presentation on First FDA Cleared Concussion Assessment Device from Oculogica
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings:            None
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for April 2024
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 April 2024
Subject:
VII.E.2. Proposed 2024-2025 Bi-Weekly and Monthly Payday Calendar
Subject:
VII.E.3. Investment Training for Graciela Garza, Nora Martes, Karla Madrigual, and Edward Gonzales
Subject:
VII.E.4. Engagement letter for Luis Orozco CPA for audit services for fiscal year ending August 31, 2024.
Subject:
VII.E.5. Region One Education Services Center SubHub 2024-2025
Subject:
VII.E.6. 2024-2025 Schedule of Board Meetings
Subject:
VII.E.7. Region One Education Service Center One*App Consortium Cooperative 2024-2025
Subject:
VII.E.8. Region One Education Service Center Personnel Services Cooperative 2024-2025
Subject:
VII.E.9. Donations
Subject:
VII.E.9.a. Bimbo
Subject:
VII.E.9.b. FieldTurf $7,500 - Cement Slab
Subject:
VII.E.10. Cybersecurity Certification - Section 2054.5191, Government Code Certification for Local Governments
Subject:
VII.E.11. Texas A&M Chapter of Advise Texas-Memorandum of Understanding 2024-2025
Subject:
VII.E.12. SAFE Cycle 2 Grant application
Subject:
VIII. ACTION, REPORTS AND/OR UPDATES TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
VIII.A. Hidalgo Early College High School-FAFSA Update Class of 2024
Subject:
VIII.B. Report on the Alternative Graduation Plan-Hidalgo Early College High School-Class of 2024
Subject:
VIII.C. Report on the Spring 2024 End-of-Course (EOC) Raw Scores
Subject:
VIII.D. May-August 2024 Leaders of Learning Professional Development Update
Subject:
VIII.E. Report on the CCMR Outcome Bonus Projection for Class of 2024
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the Hidalgo Independent School District Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan Proposal
Subject:
IX. ACTION, REPORTS AND/OR UPDATES TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the payment application #7 for Field Turf in the amount of $139,131.18
Subject:
IX.B. Federal Consolidated Grant Application Notification for ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
Subject:
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Broker of Record Contract and Record Agent
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the following:
CSP #23-24-04 Janitorial Supplies,
CSP #23-24-07 Gas, Lubricants and Coolants,
CSP #23-24-20 Air Conditioning Filters District Wide Monthly  
Subject:
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve CSP #23-24-17 District Wide Student Uniforms
Subject:
IX.F. Consider Authorizing the Superintendent to Enter into a Contract Negotiation Agreement with Valiant Energy for Consulting Services and Price Negotiations for Renewal of Retail Electric Provider following Current Contract
Subject:
IX.G. Discussion and Action to Authorize Superintendent to Solicit Sealed Bids for Pest Control Services
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. Close session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.071, Consultation with School Attorney, and 551.074, Personnel Matters.
Subject:
X.B. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
X.C. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
X.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. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
Subject:
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XII.A. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.071, 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, Staffing Status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
Subject:
XIII. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
Subject:
XIII.A. Discussion and possible action on TASB Board Nominations
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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