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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call Meeting to Order, Roll Call, and Establish Quorum
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2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
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3. HB-3 Board Goal 1 Reading Proficiency
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4. Superintendent Celebrations
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4.A. MAECHS Band
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4.B. National Principal Month
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5. Superintendent's Report
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5.A. Bilingual Education Program Update
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5.B. PLC Initiative & Regional Dual Credit Alliance Colloboration
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5.C. Safety Initiative Update
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5.D. SSI Grant Initiative Update
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6. Comments from the public. Citizen communications: (Open Forum-limit of three (3) minutes per speaker) Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of the meeting. At all times during board meetings, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board. No presentation shall exceed three (3) minutes. The total time for Public Comments should not exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
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7. Consent Agenda
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7.A. Approval of Minutes for October 2, 2025, Special Board Meeting.
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7.B. Finance Report
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7.C. Check Register
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7.D. Investment Report
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7.E. 2024-2025 Investment Report
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7.F. Certified Monthly Tax Collection
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8. Action Items
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8.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the 2025-2026 school year.
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8.B. Discussion and possible action to remove Cristina Torres (CFO) as a signer from Rio Bank accounts.
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8.C. Discussion and possible action to add Chief Financial Officer, Melinda Chapa as an authorized online bank user for Texas National Bank
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8.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the annual resolution of the District's Investment Program
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8.E. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution Authorizing Participation in the TexPool Investment Pools and Designating Authorized Representatives and TexPool Investment Pools Participation Agreement
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8.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the Region One ESC College Prep MOU and Monte Alto I.S.D 2025-2026.
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8.G. Discussion and possible action to approve Academic agreement with Texas Southmost College (TSC) and Monte Alto ISD.
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8.H. Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendment #3 for the 2025-2026 school year.
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8.I. Discussion and possible action to approve a VI paraprofessional position
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8.J. Discussion and possible action regarding Mental Health Services.
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8.K. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Monte Alto ISD.
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8.L. Discussion and possible action to approve additional armed security to carry a firearm for the campuses as part of the guardian program.
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9. Items of $10,000
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9.A. Teacher Laptops
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9.B. Kinder-1st Grade Students iPads
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9.C. Automatic Rolling Gate Opener next to Administration Building
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10. Executive Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 through 551.084 Government Code, to discuss the following: 7.A. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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10.A. Resignations
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10.B. Retirement
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10.C. Employment
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10.D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Mediation Updates in the Matter of Monte Alto ISD v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al., pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
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10.E. Consultation with Legal Council regarding participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC to represent the District (Texas Government Code §551.071)
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11. Reconvene In Open Session
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11.A. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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11.B. Resignations
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11.C. Retirement
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11.D. Employment
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11.E. Discussion and Possible Action on matters related to Monte Alto ISD v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al
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11.F. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General
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11.G. Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo
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12. Adjourn
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting | |
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1. Call Meeting to Order, Roll Call, and Establish Quorum
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2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation
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3. HB-3 Board Goal 1 Reading Proficiency
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| Subject: |
4. Superintendent Celebrations
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| Subject: |
4.A. MAECHS Band
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| Subject: |
4.B. National Principal Month
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| Subject: |
5. Superintendent's Report
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| Subject: |
5.A. Bilingual Education Program Update
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| Subject: |
5.B. PLC Initiative & Regional Dual Credit Alliance Colloboration
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| Subject: |
5.C. Safety Initiative Update
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5.D. SSI Grant Initiative Update
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6. Comments from the public. Citizen communications: (Open Forum-limit of three (3) minutes per speaker) Public participation is limited to the designated open forum portion of the meeting. At all times during board meetings, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board. No presentation shall exceed three (3) minutes. The total time for Public Comments should not exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
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| Subject: |
7. Consent Agenda
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| Subject: |
7.A. Approval of Minutes for October 2, 2025, Special Board Meeting.
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7.B. Finance Report
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7.C. Check Register
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7.D. Investment Report
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7.E. 2024-2025 Investment Report
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7.F. Certified Monthly Tax Collection
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| Subject: |
8. Action Items
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| Subject: |
8.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the 2025-2026 school year.
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| Subject: |
8.B. Discussion and possible action to remove Cristina Torres (CFO) as a signer from Rio Bank accounts.
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| Subject: |
8.C. Discussion and possible action to add Chief Financial Officer, Melinda Chapa as an authorized online bank user for Texas National Bank
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| Subject: |
8.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the annual resolution of the District's Investment Program
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| Subject: |
8.E. Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution Authorizing Participation in the TexPool Investment Pools and Designating Authorized Representatives and TexPool Investment Pools Participation Agreement
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| Subject: |
8.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the Region One ESC College Prep MOU and Monte Alto I.S.D 2025-2026.
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| Subject: |
8.G. Discussion and possible action to approve Academic agreement with Texas Southmost College (TSC) and Monte Alto ISD.
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8.H. Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendment #3 for the 2025-2026 school year.
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8.I. Discussion and possible action to approve a VI paraprofessional position
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8.J. Discussion and possible action regarding Mental Health Services.
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8.K. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Monte Alto ISD.
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8.L. Discussion and possible action to approve additional armed security to carry a firearm for the campuses as part of the guardian program.
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9. Items of $10,000
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9.A. Teacher Laptops
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9.B. Kinder-1st Grade Students iPads
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9.C. Automatic Rolling Gate Opener next to Administration Building
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| Subject: |
10. Executive Session: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071 through 551.084 Government Code, to discuss the following: 7.A. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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| Subject: |
10.A. Resignations
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10.B. Retirement
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10.C. Employment
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10.D. Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Mediation Updates in the Matter of Monte Alto ISD v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al., pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney)
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10.E. Consultation with Legal Council regarding participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC to represent the District (Texas Government Code §551.071)
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11. Reconvene In Open Session
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| Subject: |
11.A. 551.074 for the purpose of discussing personnel, considering appointment, employment, resignation, retirement, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
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11.B. Resignations
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11.C. Retirement
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11.D. Employment
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11.E. Discussion and Possible Action on matters related to Monte Alto ISD v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al
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11.F. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General
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11.G. Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo
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12. Adjourn
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