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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. Hidalgo Early College High School Boys Cross Country 
 
IV.B. Hidalgo Early College High School Mariachi Nuevas Raices - HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High
 
IV.C. Hidalgo Early College High School Band All State (6) Students
 
IV.D. Recognition of Mr. Carlos Cardoza, Sr., for his 24 years of service
 
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
 
V.A. Announcements/Correspondance
 
V.A.1. Board Appreciation Month
 
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:           
 
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: November 18, 2024
 
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:        
 
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for October 2024
 
VII.B.2. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for November 2024
 
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:        NONE
 
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                 NONE
 
VII.E. Other:
 
VII.E.1. Consider and take action on request for students to travel out-of-town/state overnight:
 
VII.E.1.a. The Hidalgo Pirate CoedCheer Team is requesting to retroactively approve the trip to Fort Worth, Texas on January 16-18, 2025.  Students will be attending the UIL Spirit Competition.
 
VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:                               
 
VIII.A. Report on Accountability Benchmark Results
 
VIII.B. 3rd Six Weeks Attendance Report
 
VIII.C. Student Pass/Fail Report
 
VIII.D. 3rd Six Weeks Incentive 
 
VIII.E. PEIMS Submission Report as of January 2025
 
VIII.F. Security Report
 
VIII.G. Discussion on water leaks in school facilities
 
VIII.H. Report on Child Nutrition
 
IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
 
IX.A. Discussion Non-Exclusive Consulting Agreement between Hidalgo ISD and Valiant Energy Sources, LLC
 
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve ERO Architects Service Agreement between Hidalgo ISD and ERO for the purpose of Bond Cost Projects.
 
IX.C. Discussion and action to approve legal services agreement for bond counsel service
 
IX.D. Facility Financing Presentation by Finance Advisors
 
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve Facilities Rental Fees
 
IX.F. Discussion, presentation and possible action on the Annual Financial Audit Report by Luis Orozco, CPA for the Year Ending 2023-2024

 
IX.G. Discussion on RFP #24-25-04 20 Ton AC Unit Package Installation - Food Service
 
IX.H. Discussion on the Proposal for Professional Architectural and Structural Engineering Services for Hidalgo ISD Re-Roof projects located at Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida G. Diaz Junior High School
 
IX.I. Financial Report 
 
IX.I.1. Budget to expenditures report
 
IX.I.2. Check register
 
IX.J. Discussion on Medical and Voluntary Insurance Products
 
IX.K. Discussion on Gexa Energy Solution, LLC proposal presentation for the replacement of the field/court lights at the Hidalgo ISD Sports Fields/Courts
 
IX.L. Discussion and possible action for Insurance Workshop
 
IX.M. Discussion for an inspector to do scope of work for all future bids
 
X. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:   NONE
 
XI. CLOSED SESSION:
 
XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
XI.A.1. Discussion with legal counsel on matters related to school board policy FNG(local)
 
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 hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
 
XI.B.1.a. Discussion to create a form to address B.1
 
XI.B.2. Level III Hearing from parent C.H.
 
XI.B.3. Discussion to review Code of Conduct for Board Members
 
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
 
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
 
XIII.A. Discussion and action to adopt amendment to school board policy FNG(local)
 
XIII.B. Personnel Matter:
XIII.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
 
XIII.B.2. Discussion and possible action on matters related to Level III Hearing from parent C.H.
 
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
 
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
 
Description:
__ Yesenia Ayala, President         __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President
__ Diana Silva-Gaona, Secretary   __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer
__ Luis Trejo Jr., Member              __ Benjamin Arjona, Member
__ Martin Carrasco, Member    __ Fernando Castillo, Interim Superintendent
__Eden Ramirez, School Board Attorney
 
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
 
Subject:
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
 
Subject:
IV.A. Hidalgo Early College High School Boys Cross Country 
 
Subject:
IV.B. Hidalgo Early College High School Mariachi Nuevas Raices - HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High
 
Subject:
IV.C. Hidalgo Early College High School Band All State (6) Students
 
Subject:
IV.D. Recognition of Mr. Carlos Cardoza, Sr., for his 24 years of service
 
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
 
Subject:
V.A. Announcements/Correspondance
 
Subject:
V.A.1. Board Appreciation Month
 
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:           
 
Subject:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: November 18, 2024
 
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:        
 
Subject:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for October 2024
 
Subject:
VII.B.2. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for November 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. Consider and take action on request for students to travel out-of-town/state overnight:
 
Subject:
VII.E.1.a. The Hidalgo Pirate CoedCheer Team is requesting to retroactively approve the trip to Fort Worth, Texas on January 16-18, 2025.  Students will be attending the UIL Spirit Competition.
 
Subject:
VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:                               
 
Subject:
VIII.A. Report on Accountability Benchmark Results
 
Subject:
VIII.B. 3rd Six Weeks Attendance Report
 
Subject:
VIII.C. Student Pass/Fail Report
 
Subject:
VIII.D. 3rd Six Weeks Incentive 
 
Subject:
VIII.E. PEIMS Submission Report as of January 2025
 
Subject:
VIII.F. Security Report
 
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion on water leaks in school facilities
 
Subject:
VIII.H. Report on Child Nutrition
 
Subject:
IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
 
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion Non-Exclusive Consulting Agreement between Hidalgo ISD and Valiant Energy Sources, LLC
 
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve ERO Architects Service Agreement between Hidalgo ISD and ERO for the purpose of Bond Cost Projects.
 
Subject:
IX.C. Discussion and action to approve legal services agreement for bond counsel service
 
Subject:
IX.D. Facility Financing Presentation by Finance Advisors
 
Subject:
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve Facilities Rental Fees
 
Subject:
IX.F. Discussion, presentation and possible action on the Annual Financial Audit Report by Luis Orozco, CPA for the Year Ending 2023-2024

 
Subject:
IX.G. Discussion on RFP #24-25-04 20 Ton AC Unit Package Installation - Food Service
 
Subject:
IX.H. Discussion on the Proposal for Professional Architectural and Structural Engineering Services for Hidalgo ISD Re-Roof projects located at Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida G. Diaz Junior High School
 
Subject:
IX.I. Financial Report 
 
Subject:
IX.I.1. Budget to expenditures report
 
Subject:
IX.I.2. Check register
 
Subject:
IX.J. Discussion on Medical and Voluntary Insurance Products
 
Subject:
IX.K. Discussion on Gexa Energy Solution, LLC proposal presentation for the replacement of the field/court lights at the Hidalgo ISD Sports Fields/Courts
 
Subject:
IX.L. Discussion and possible action for Insurance Workshop
 
Subject:
IX.M. Discussion for an inspector to do scope of work for all future bids
 
Subject:
X. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:   NONE
 
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 school board policy FNG(local)
 
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 hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
 
Subject:
XI.B.1.a. Discussion to create a form to address B.1
 
Subject:
XI.B.2. Level III Hearing from parent C.H.
 
Subject:
XI.B.3. Discussion to review Code of Conduct for Board Members
 
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 adopt amendment to school board policy FNG(local)
 
Subject:
XIII.B. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
 
Subject:
XIII.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
 
Subject:
XIII.B.2. Discussion and possible action on matters related to Level III Hearing from parent C.H.
 
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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