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. Annual Hidalgo ISD Points of Pride
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: February 2, 2026
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report: NONE
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 Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission for our dance groups to travel to Houston, Texas from June 12–13, 2026 to watch and learn from the world-famous Houston Ballet.
VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: 
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action to approve Hidalgo ISD Resolution #2026-03 Regarding Senate Bill 11
IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
IX.A. Financial Update
IX.B. Grants Update
IX.C. 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
IX.D. Discussion and Possible action to select the Procurement Structure and Procurement Method for Multiple Bond-Funded Construction Projects, Including Whether to Issue a Single Solicitation for All Projects or Separate Solicitations for Individual Projects
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
 
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 and possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation and Contract
 
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 possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation and Contract
 
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
 
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Special 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, Membe            __ 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. Annual Hidalgo ISD Points of Pride
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza, Video
Description:

 
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: February 2, 2026
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report: NONE
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 Fine Arts Dept. is requesting permission for our dance groups to travel to Houston, Texas from June 12–13, 2026 to watch and learn from the world-famous Houston Ballet.
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Ms. G. Tijerina
Description:

 
Subject:
VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: 
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action to approve Hidalgo ISD Resolution #2026-03 Regarding Senate Bill 11
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
Description:

 
Subject:
IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
Subject:
IX.A. Financial Update
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.B. Grants Update
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
Subject:
IX.C. 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:
Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Mr. B. Godines, Ms. M. Cardenas
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion and Possible action to select the Procurement Structure and Procurement Method for Multiple Bond-Funded Construction Projects, Including Whether to Issue a Single Solicitation for All Projects or Separate Solicitations for Individual Projects
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza, Mr. E. Ramirez
Description:

 
Subject:
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:
 
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 and possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation and Contract
 
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 possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation and Contract
 
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 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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