September 12, 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
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of HCISD Cancer Angels, Fighters, and Survivors for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Presenter:  Brianna Vela Garcia
 

2.B. Recognition of U.S. News Best High Schools
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Dr. Pamela Flores, Principal at Harlingen Collegiate High School
 

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.A.1. Hispanic Heritage Month - September 15 - October 15, 2023
 

6.A.2. IT Professionals Appreciation Day - September 19, 2023
 

6.A.3. National Gear Up Week - September 25-29, 2023
 

6.A.4. National Principals Month - October 2023
 

6.A.5. Fire Prevention Week - October 8-14, 2023
 

6.A.6. World Teachers Day - October 5, 2023
 

6.A.7. National School Lunch Week - October 9-13, 2023
 

6.B. Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.B.1. August 8, 2023 - Regular Board Meeting
 

6.B.2. August 16, 2023 - Special Board Meeting
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of Texas Education Agency State Approved Innovative Courses for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia
 

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

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

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

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

7.A. Transforming Teaching & Learning Committee Report
Presenter:  Dr. J. A. Gonzalez
 

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Consideration for Approval of Contract Between Harlingen CISD and Valley Baptist Medical Center for the LVN Program
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Resolution to Adopt the Tax Rate
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Award of Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Culinary Arts Renovations at Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South Bid #CNST0823-1
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of Award of Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD Parking Lot Lighting Improvements at Moises Vela Middle School and Administration Building Bid #CNST0823-2
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

8.E. Consideration for Approval of Award of Construction Services Contract for the Harlingen CISD HVAC Control Upgrades at Harlingen High School Bid #CNST0823-3
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

9. Matters Related to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Teacher Evaluation Appraisers for 2023-2024
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

11. 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:
 

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

11.B. Discuss Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

12. Reconvene Into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

12.B. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer