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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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IV.A. Boys and Girls Regional Cross Country Qualifiers
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. 1st Six Weeks Average Daily Attendance & Enrollment Report
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V.A.2. Vision
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V.A.2.a. JROTC Program
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V.A.2.b. HECHS Swimming Program
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V.A.2.c. HECHS Wrestling Program
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V.A.2.d. HECHS BBQ Team Program
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V.A.2.e. HECHS E-Sports Program
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V.A.3. One Act Play Update
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V.A.4. Zumbathon
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V.A.5. HISD Superintendent's Inaugural Golf Tournament
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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: October 7, 2025
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections for the month of September 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. Check Register August 2025 — Part 2
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VII.E.2. Check Register September 2025
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VII.E.3. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of September 2025
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VII.E.4. Donation received for the Superintendent's Golf Tournament, Zumbathon, Scoreboard Sponsorship, and Boys Basketball
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VII.E.5. Consider and take action on request for Student to travel out-of-town/overnight:
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VII.E.5.a. The Hidalgo Athletics Department is requesting permission for the Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams to Corpus Christi, Texas on October 20–21, 2025, to compete in the UIL Region IV State Meet.
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VII.E.5.b. The Hidalgo Boys Basketball Team is requesting permission to travel to Luling, TX for a 2-day basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held on Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th, 2025.
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VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. Early College High School Designation Application Update
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VIII.B. Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) 4-Intent to Apply
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VIII.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Study Abroad — University of Salamanca - MOU
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VIII.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the MOU-College Prep Math & English Language Arts-Region One ISDs/Charter Schools - RGV IHEs-Region One ESC
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VIII.E. Discussion and possible action to approve the RGV Lead - Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2026
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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Financial Reports for the month of September 2025
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IX.B. Hidalgo ISD Annual Tax Collection Report September 1, 2024, Thru August 31, 2025
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IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2025-26 Salary Compensation Plan as recommended by Administration
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Update on re-roofing scope of work contract
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X.B. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #24-25-18 District Wide Pest Management Services
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X.C. Discussion and possible action to request services for design and specifications on Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building for the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) utilizing cooperative programs (such as Buy Board, Source Well, and Choice Partners)
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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's 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 and possible action regarding the position of Chief Financial Officer
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XI.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Safety Audit Report for Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary
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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 possible action to approve the position of CFO
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XIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Safety Audit Report for Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting | |
| Subject: |
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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IV.A. Boys and Girls Regional Cross Country Qualifiers
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| Presenter: |
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. Wheeler
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Description:
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. 1st Six Weeks Average Daily Attendance & Enrollment Report
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Mr. R. Tinoco - Video
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V.A.2. Vision
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Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.2.a. JROTC Program
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V.A.2.b. HECHS Swimming Program
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V.A.2.c. HECHS Wrestling Program
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V.A.2.d. HECHS BBQ Team Program
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V.A.2.e. HECHS E-Sports Program
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V.A.3. One Act Play Update
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Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.4. Zumbathon
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Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V.A.5. HISD Superintendent's Inaugural Golf Tournament
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| Presenter: |
Ms. J. Garza, Video
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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: October 7, 2025
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections for the month of September 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. Check Register August 2025 — Part 2
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.2. Check Register September 2025
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.3. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of September 2025
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.4. Donation received for the Superintendent's Golf Tournament, Zumbathon, Scoreboard Sponsorship, and Boys Basketball
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.5. Consider and take action on request for Student to travel out-of-town/overnight:
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VII.E.5.a. The Hidalgo Athletics Department is requesting permission for the Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams to Corpus Christi, Texas on October 20–21, 2025, to compete in the UIL Region IV State Meet.
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| Presenter: |
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. Wheeler
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VII.E.5.b. The Hidalgo Boys Basketball Team is requesting permission to travel to Luling, TX for a 2-day basketball Tournament. The tournament will be held on Monday, December 29th and Tuesday, December 30th, 2025.
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Mr. G. Sanchz, Mr. J. Wheeler
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Description:
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VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. Early College High School Designation Application Update
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| Presenter: |
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.B. Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) 4-Intent to Apply
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Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Study Abroad — University of Salamanca - MOU
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Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the MOU-College Prep Math & English Language Arts-Region One ISDs/Charter Schools - RGV IHEs-Region One ESC
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Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.E. Discussion and possible action to approve the RGV Lead - Memorandum of Understanding 2025-2026
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| Presenter: |
Ms. J. Dimas
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Description:
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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Financial Reports for the month of September 2025
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.B. Hidalgo ISD Annual Tax Collection Report September 1, 2024, Thru August 31, 2025
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Ms. G. Garza, Mr. Villarreal
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IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2025-26 Salary Compensation Plan as recommended by Administration
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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Description:
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Update on re-roofing scope of work contract
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| Presenter: |
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Mujica
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X.B. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #24-25-18 District Wide Pest Management Services
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| Presenter: |
Mr. E. Gonzales
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X.C. Discussion and possible action to request services for design and specifications on Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building for the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) utilizing cooperative programs (such as Buy Board, Source Well, and Choice Partners)
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| Presenter: |
Ms. J.Dimas, Mr. E. Gonzales
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Description:
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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's 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 and possible action regarding the position of Chief Financial Officer
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XI.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Safety Audit Report for Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary
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| Presenter: |
Mr. M. Cepeda
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Description:
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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 possible action to approve the position of CFO
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XIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Safety Audit Report for Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary
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| Presenter: |
Mr. M. Cepeda
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Description:
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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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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