February 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Notice of Audio/Visual Conference of Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order
Presenter: Presiding Officer

1.A. Establish a Quorum
Presenter:  Presiding Officer

1.B. Moment of Silence
Presenter:  Presiding Officer

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter:  Presiding Officer

2.A. Recognition of TEA Student Hero Award Recipient
Presenter:  Fernando Reyes

2.B. 2019 / 2020 Texas Honor Roll Schools
Presenters:  Lori Romero & Dr. Joseph Villarreal

2.C. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for February
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia

3. Approval of Minutes
Presenter: Presiding Officer

3.A. January 12, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting

3.B. January 26, 2021 - Special Board Meeting

4. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Minnie Ramirez - Bonham Elementary School

5. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer

6. Public Audience for Non-Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer

7. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer

7.A. Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart

7.A.1. Instructional Coach Week - February 22-26, 2021
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart

7.A.2. Digital Learning Day - February 25, 2021
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart

7.A.3. National Nutrition Month - March 2021
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart

7.A.4. Texas Public Schools Week - March 1-5, 2021
Presenter:  Shane Strubhart

7.B. Request for Approval of the Seidlitz Education Service Contract for September 2021 through February 2022
Presenter:  Norma Garcia

7.C. Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Kimberly Anderson

7.D. Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos

7.E. Tax Refunds
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos

7.F. Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos

7.G. Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos

7.H. Annual Investment Report
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos

8. Matters Relating to Transformation and School Support
Presenter:  Presiding Officer

8.A. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report
Presenter:  Dr. Alicia Noyola

9. Matters Relating to Curriculum and Instruction
Presenter:  Presiding Officer

9.A. Approval of HB3 - Early Childhood and CCMR Plans and Goals
Presenters:  Lori Romero & Dr. Joseph Villarreal

9.B. Adoption of Renewal of the District Innovation Designation Plan
Presenter:  Veronica Kortan

10. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter: Presiding Officer

10.A. Internal Audit Quarterly Report
Presenter:  Nellie Ledesma

10.B. Approval of Order of Election and Notice of Trustee Election
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos

10.C. Consider Approving Inter-Local Agreement for Joint Election Between the City of Harlingen and Harlingen Consolidated Indepedent School District
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos

10.D. Consideration and Approval of Early Voting Clerk
Presiding Officer:  Julio Cavazos

11. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer

11.A. Consider Approval of Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 116 on First Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin

12. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter: Presiding Officer

12.A. Facilities Committee Report
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia

12.B. Approval of Final Construction Payment to Holchemont, LTD for the Vernon WLA Phase III Renovations
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia

12.C. Approval of Final Construction Payment to Scoggins Construction Co., Inc. for the Treasure Hills Phase I Addition
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia

12.D. Approval of Change Order #3 to Decrease the Original Contract Sum for the Treasure Hills Phase I Addition
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia

12.E. Approval to Grant Easement and Right of Way Conveyance to AEP Texas Company to Install and Maintain Electrical Power Service to the New Special Education Transition Academy
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia

13. Adjournment to Closed or Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the Following Purposes:
Presenter: Presiding Officer

13.A. Discuss Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter: Debbie Scogin

14. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter: Presiding Officer

14.A. Consider Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter: Debbie Scogin

15. Adjournment
Presenter: Presiding Officer