April 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM - 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:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
 

2.A. PTA Reflections State Advancement
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of Elementary UIL District Meet Winners 
Presenter:  Myliss Parker
 

2.C. Recognition of Students Awarded Honors by the College Board National Recognition Programs
Presenter:  Myliss Parker
 

2.D. Recognition of District Career and Technical Education Winners Advancing to State
Presenter:  Dr. Raul Alvarez
 

2.E. Recognition of State Champion Powerlifters and State Qualifiers
Presenter:  Rob Davies
 

2.F. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for April 
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

3. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

3.A. March 8, 2022 - Public Hearing
 

3.B. March 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
 

4. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Fernando Reyes - Harlingen High School South
 

5. Public Comments for Agenda Topics 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

7. Approval of Consent Calendar 
 

7.A. Consideration for Approval of Proclamations
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

7.A.1. National Volunteer Week - April 17-23,2022 
 

7.A.2. Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2-6, 2022
 

7.A.3. School Lunch Hero Day - May 6, 2022 
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Participation Agreement with Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

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

7.D. Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

7.E. Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos 
 

7.F. Quarterly 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 Related to Curriculum & Instruction
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Dishman Elementary and Long Elementary Chess Teams to Travel to the US Chess Federation National Elementary Tournament in Columbus, Ohio May 13-15, 2022
Presenter:  Myliss Parker
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel for Harlingen School of Health Professions, Harlingen Collegiate High School and Harlingen High School Chess Teams to Travel to the US Chess Federation National High School Tournament in Memphis, Tennessee April 8-10, 2022
Presenter:  Myliss Parker
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel to Compete in National TAFE Competition in Washington, D.C. June 24-27, 2022
Presenter:  Dr. Raul Alvarez
 

9.D. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel to Compete in National FBLA Competition in Chicago, Illinois June 28-July 3, 2022
Presenter:  Dr. Raul Alvarez
 

10. Matters Relating to Business Services
 

10.A. Consideration for Approval to Award Contract for Replacement Uniforms for Harlingen High School Marching Band
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger
 

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Amended Early Voting Locations for HCISD Trustee Election on May 7, 2022
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.C. Consideration for Approval to Award Contract for Delinquent Property Tax Collection Services RFQ #DPTC0322
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos
 

10.D. Consideration for Approval to Award Contract for Annual Financial Audit Services RFQ#AFNA0322
Presenter:  Julio Cavazos 
 

11. Matters Relating to District Operations
 

11.A. Facilities & Safety Committee Report 
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

12. School Board Continuing Education Report 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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:
 

13.A. Discuss Recommendations Regarding Employment of the Renewal of Educator(s) and Professional Contracts for Probationary, Term and Other Contract Employment for 2022-2023
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.B. Discuss Employment of Director of PEIMS / Application Support
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

13.D. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with attorney regarding legal issues concerning the record and recommendations submitted by the TEA Independent Hearing Examiner, proposed termination, voiding of probationary employment contract, legal advice regarding procedural issues and alternative actions - teacher J.C.
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.E. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consider the record and hear oral arguments under Section 21.258 of the Texas Education Code regarding the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations made by the TEA Independent Hearing Examiner in connection with the proposed termination and voiding of the probationary employment contract - teacher J.C.
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.F. Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, deliberate concerning adopting, rejecting or changing the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations made by the TEA Independent Hearing Examiner in connection with the proposed termination and voiding of the probationary employment contract - teacher J.C.
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
 

14.A. Consider Recommendations Regarding Employment of the Renewal of Educator(s) and Professional Contracts for Probationary, Term and Other Contract Employment for 2022-2023
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

14.B. Consider Employment of Director of PEIMS / Application Support
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

14.D. Pursuant to Sections 21.258 and 21.259 of the Texas Education Code, discuss and take possible action regarding adopting, rejecting or changing the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations made by the TEA Independent Hearing Examiner in connection with the proposed termination and voiding of probationary employment contract - teacher J.C.
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

14.E. Discuss and take possible action regarding the termination of probationary contract in the best interests of the district - teacher J.C.
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

15. Adjournment 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer