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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
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IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. Board Appreciation Dinner
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V.A.2. Private Pilot Podcast
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V.A.3. South Texas School Board Association — Celebration
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V.A.4. Update on the Scholarship Foundation
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V.A.5. District Vulnerability Assessment Report
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: January 12, 2026
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for the November and December 2025
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VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.E. Other:
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VII.E.1. Hidalgo County & Hidalgo ISD PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
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VII.E.2. STUDENT 365 TELE - HEALTH SERVICES
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VII.E.3. Hidalgo Ascend: Ivy Bound Pipeline
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VII.E.4. Check Register for November and December 2025
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VII.E.5. Donations received for the Scoreboard Sponsorship, 5K & Health Fair, Special Education Department, and Fine Arts
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VII.E.6. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of November and December 2025
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VIII. ACTION REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. December 2025 STAAR EOC Administration Reports
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IX. ACTION REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Financial Report for the month of November and December 2025
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IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the General Fund for Superintendent Initiative
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IX.C. Budget Update by Department as of December 31, 2025
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IX.D. Quarterly Investment Report ending November 30, 2025
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IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000 for November and December 2025
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IX.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the below agreements to enter into fleet management agreement between Hidalgo ISD and Enterprise Fleet Management utilizing Sourcewell Contract #030122-EFM:
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IX.F.1. Master Equity Lease Agreement and Amendment
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IX.F.2. Full Maintenance Agreement
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IX.F.3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement
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IX.F.4. EFM Government Credit Application with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc./Enterprise FM Trust
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IX.F.5. Vehicle Order Quotes for budgeted vehicle acquisition via said agreements
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Child Nutrition Report
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X.B. Report from Gignac Architects on roofing project for Ida Diaz Junior High and Hidalgo Early College High School
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X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve interlocal agreement between Region One and Hidalgo ISD for (Loaner Bus Agreement)
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X.D. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-02 Request services for design and space planning layout specifications for the furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for new Career Technical and Education (CTE) Building and Sports Center Complex
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X.E. Discussion and possible action on the amended agreement for ERO Architects to continue professional services through Bidding & Negotiations and Construction Administration for three 2025 Bond Facility Projects: Career and Technical Education, Agricultural Barn, and Sports Center buildings.
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XI. CLOSED SESSION:
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XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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XI.B. Personnel Matters:
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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
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XI.B.2. Discussion on amendment to District compensation plan
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XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
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XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, and discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XIII.A.2. Discussion and action to amend District compensation plan
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XIV.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Board of Directors Vacancy and Resolution #2026-02
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting | |
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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Description:
__ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President
__ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board Attorney |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
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IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. Board Appreciation Dinner
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Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.2. Private Pilot Podcast
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Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.3. South Texas School Board Association — Celebration
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Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.4. Update on the Scholarship Foundation
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Ms. J. Camarillo
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V.A.5. District Vulnerability Assessment Report
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Mr. M. Cepeda
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Description:
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: January 12, 2026
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for the November and December 2025
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.E. Other:
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VII.E.1. Hidalgo County & Hidalgo ISD PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
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Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.2. STUDENT 365 TELE - HEALTH SERVICES
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Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.3. Hidalgo Ascend: Ivy Bound Pipeline
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Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.4. Check Register for November and December 2025
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.5. Donations received for the Scoreboard Sponsorship, 5K & Health Fair, Special Education Department, and Fine Arts
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.6. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of November and December 2025
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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VIII. ACTION REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. December 2025 STAAR EOC Administration Reports
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Dr. A. Guanzon
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IX. ACTION REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Financial Report for the month of November and December 2025
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the General Fund for Superintendent Initiative
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.C. Budget Update by Department as of December 31, 2025
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.D. Quarterly Investment Report ending November 30, 2025
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000 for November and December 2025
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the below agreements to enter into fleet management agreement between Hidalgo ISD and Enterprise Fleet Management utilizing Sourcewell Contract #030122-EFM:
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza, Mr. R. Mancilla
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IX.F.1. Master Equity Lease Agreement and Amendment
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IX.F.2. Full Maintenance Agreement
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IX.F.3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement
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IX.F.4. EFM Government Credit Application with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc./Enterprise FM Trust
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IX.F.5. Vehicle Order Quotes for budgeted vehicle acquisition via said agreements
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Description:
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Child Nutrition Report
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Mr. G. Sanchez, Ms. M. Barrera
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X.B. Report from Gignac Architects on roofing project for Ida Diaz Junior High and Hidalgo Early College High School
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Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Mujica
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X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve interlocal agreement between Region One and Hidalgo ISD for (Loaner Bus Agreement)
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Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Villarreal
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X.D. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-02 Request services for design and space planning layout specifications for the furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for new Career Technical and Education (CTE) Building and Sports Center Complex
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| Presenter: |
Mr. E. Gonzales
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X.E. Discussion and possible action on the amended agreement for ERO Architects to continue professional services through Bidding & Negotiations and Construction Administration for three 2025 Bond Facility Projects: Career and Technical Education, Agricultural Barn, and Sports Center buildings.
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Mr. B. Godines, Ms. M. Cardenas
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XI. CLOSED SESSION:
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Description:
The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074
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XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XI.B. Personnel Matters:
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Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
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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
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XI.B.2. Discussion on amendment to District compensation plan
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XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
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Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, and discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XIII.A.2. Discussion and action to amend District compensation plan
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XIV.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Board of Directors Vacancy and Resolution #2026-02
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
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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 three (3) 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 three (3) minutes applies.” |
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