Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
 
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
 
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Announcements
V.A.1. Board Appreciation Dinner
V.A.2. Private Pilot Podcast
V.A.3. South Texas School Board Association — Celebration
V.A.4. Update on the Scholarship Foundation
V.A.5. District Vulnerability Assessment Report
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: January 12, 2026
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for the November and December 2025
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
VII.E. Other:
VII.E.1. Hidalgo County & Hidalgo ISD PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
VII.E.2. STUDENT 365 TELE - HEALTH SERVICES
VII.E.3. Hidalgo Ascend: Ivy Bound Pipeline
VII.E.4. Check Register for November and December 2025
VII.E.5. Donations received for the Scoreboard Sponsorship, 5K & Health Fair, Special Education Department, and Fine Arts
VII.E.6. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of November and December 2025
VIII. ACTION REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
VIII.A. December 2025 STAAR EOC Administration Reports
IX. ACTION REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
IX.A. Financial Report for the month of November and December 2025
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the General Fund for Superintendent Initiative
IX.C. Budget Update by Department as of December 31, 2025
IX.D. Quarterly Investment Report ending November 30, 2025
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000 for November and December 2025
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:
IX.F.1. Master Equity Lease Agreement and Amendment
IX.F.2. Full Maintenance Agreement
IX.F.3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement
IX.F.4. EFM Government Credit Application with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc./Enterprise FM Trust
IX.F.5. Vehicle Order Quotes for budgeted vehicle acquisition via said agreements
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
X.A. Child Nutrition Report
X.B. Report from Gignac Architects on roofing project for Ida Diaz Junior High and Hidalgo Early College High School
X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve interlocal agreement between Region One and Hidalgo ISD for (Loaner Bus Agreement)
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
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.
XI. CLOSED SESSION:
XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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.2. Discussion on amendment to District compensation plan
 
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
 
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
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
XIII.A.2. Discussion and action to amend District compensation plan
 
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XIV.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Board of Directors Vacancy and Resolution #2026-02 
 
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
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
 
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
 
Subject:
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
 
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Announcements
Subject:
V.A.1. Board Appreciation Dinner
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
Subject:
V.A.2. Private Pilot Podcast
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
Subject:
V.A.3. South Texas School Board Association — Celebration
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
Subject:
V.A.4. Update on the Scholarship Foundation
Presenter:
Ms. J. Camarillo
Subject:
V.A.5. District Vulnerability Assessment Report
Presenter:
Mr. M. Cepeda
Description:

 
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: January 12, 2026
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for the November and December 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
Subject:
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
Subject:
VII.E. Other:
Subject:
VII.E.1. Hidalgo County & Hidalgo ISD PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
Subject:
VII.E.2. STUDENT 365 TELE - HEALTH SERVICES
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
Subject:
VII.E.3. Hidalgo Ascend: Ivy Bound Pipeline
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
Subject:
VII.E.4. Check Register for November and December 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.5. Donations received for the Scoreboard Sponsorship, 5K & Health Fair, Special Education Department, and Fine Arts
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.6. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of November and December 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Description:

 
Subject:
VIII. ACTION REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
VIII.A. December 2025 STAAR EOC Administration Reports
Presenter:
Dr. A. Guanzon
Description:


 
Subject:
IX. ACTION REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
Subject:
IX.A. Financial Report for the month of November and December 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the General Fund for Superintendent Initiative
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.C. Budget Update by Department as of December 31, 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.D. Quarterly Investment Report ending November 30, 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000 for November and December 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
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:
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza, Mr. R. Mancilla
Subject:
IX.F.1. Master Equity Lease Agreement and Amendment
Subject:
IX.F.2. Full Maintenance Agreement
Subject:
IX.F.3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement
Subject:
IX.F.4. EFM Government Credit Application with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc./Enterprise FM Trust
Subject:
IX.F.5. Vehicle Order Quotes for budgeted vehicle acquisition via said agreements
Description:

 
Subject:
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
Subject:
X.A. Child Nutrition Report
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez, Ms. M. Barrera
Subject:
X.B. Report from Gignac Architects on roofing project for Ida Diaz Junior High and Hidalgo Early College High School
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Mujica
Subject:
X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve interlocal agreement between Region One and Hidalgo ISD for (Loaner Bus Agreement)
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Villarreal
Subject:
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
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
Subject:
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.
Presenter:
Mr. B. Godines, Ms. M. Cardenas
Description:

 
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. 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.2. Discussion on amendment to District compensation plan
 
Subject:
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
 
Subject:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
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
Subject:
XIII.A.2. Discussion and action to amend District compensation plan
 
Subject:
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
Subject:
XIV.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Board of Directors Vacancy and Resolution #2026-02 
 
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 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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