May 9, 2023 at 5:30 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. Recognition of Javier De Leon for 18 Years of Service as a Board of Trustee
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of Harlingen High School HOSA State Conference Competitors and HCISD SKILLS-USA State Conference Competitors and National Finalist
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

2.C. Recognition of 2022-2023 Top Ten Students
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

2.D. Recognition of the Texas High School Coaches Association Region 7 Coaches of the Year
Presenter:  Robert Davies
 

2.E. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for May and PTSA Media Arts & Communications Academy Students
Presenter:  Brianna Vela-Garcia
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Arely Tamez — Vernon Middle School World Languages Academy
 

4. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

6. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

6.B. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Qualifying Middle School Students and Sponsors to Attend the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) Competition on May 11-15, 2023 in Chasteen, Minnesota
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Qualifying Middle School Students and Sponsors to Attend the National Speech and Debate Association Finals Competition on June 12-17, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.D. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student Travel to the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCEEP) GEAR UP Conference on June 16-19, 2023 in San Francisco, California
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.E. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student and Sponsor Travel for Region One GEAR UP West Coast College Tour on June 4-9, 2023 to Los Angeles and San Francisco, California
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.F. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Student and Sponsor Travel for the Harlingen High School Skills-USA National Competition on June 19-23, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.G. Consideration for Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School Cardettes Students and Sponsors to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida for a Performance February 5-8, 2024
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.H. Consideration for Approval of Artist-in-Residency Program
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

6.I. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between Harlingen CISD and Texas Health and Human Services / Rio Grande State Center for the 2022-2027 School Years
Presenter:  Lori Romero
 

6.J. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.J.1. April 4, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
 

6.J.2. April 11, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
 

6.K. Consideration for Approval of Remote Conferencing - Other Waiver
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

6.L. Consideration for Approval of Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
Presenter:  Thomas Hopkins
 

6.M. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.N. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.O. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collection Information
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

6.P. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

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

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

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Bank Depository Bid #BNKD0323
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Bids for Harlingen CISD Paving and Drainage Improvements at Secondary Alternative Center and First Responders Academy Project #CNST0423-1
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District and Cameron County for the School Resource Officer Program for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 School Years
Presenter:  Dr. Joseph Villarreal
 

9.B. Facilities & Safety Committee Report
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

10. 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
 

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

10.B. Discuss Approval of the Recommendations Regarding the Extension of the Employment for the Renewal of Teachers, Other Professionals, and Administrators' Contracts for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

11.A. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff 
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

11.B. Consideration for Approval the Extension of the Employment for the Renewal of Teachers, Other Professionals, and Administrators' Contracts for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

12. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer