April 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular 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:  Marcy Martinez
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
 

2.A. Recognition of Elementary UIL District Meet Winners 
Presenter: Lori Romero
 

2.B. Recognition of National Merit Scholarship Program Student Achievement
Presenter: Dalia Garcia and Kevin Garcia
 

2.C. Recognition of Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars
Presenter: Dalia Garcia and Kevin Garcia
 

2.D. Recognition of District Champions, Regional Coach of the Year, and State Qualifiers
Presenter: Robert Davies
 

2.E. Recognition of HCISD Chess Teams for achievement at the South Texas State Scholastic Chess Championships on March 16 - 17th
Presenter: Dalia Garcia and Kevin Garcia
 

2.F. Recognition of PTSA Students of the Month for April 
Presenter: Sylvia Gamboa
 

3. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

3.A. February 13, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting 
 

3.B. March 5, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting 
 

4. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Daniel Araiza, Secondary Alternative Center Principal 
 

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: Marcy Martinez
 

7.A.1. National Volunteer Week - April 21-27, 2024
 

7.A.2. School Lunch Hero Day - May 3, 2024
 

7.A.3. Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10, 2024
 

7.A.4. National School Nurse Day - May 8, 2024
 

7.B. Consideration for Network Security Operations Board Resolution Regarding the Submission of a Grant Application for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program 
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia and Jaime Reyes
 

7.C. Consideration for Approval Award of Proposals and Contracts 
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

7.D. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

7.E. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Information
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

7.F. Consideration for Monthly Financials
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

7.G. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:  Ramon Mendoza
 

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

8.A. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report 
Presenter:  Dr. J.A. Gonzalez
 

9. Matters Relating to Business Services
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Award Insurance Coverage for Property and Contents, Named Windstorm/Hail, and Boiler and Machinery RFP #INSR0423 Extension One
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of Modification for Election Polling Locations
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
 

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

10.B. Consideration for Approval of Award Construction Services Contract for the HCISD HVAC Improvements at Harlingen High School Locker Rooms #CNST0324-1
Presenter: Ramon Mendoza
 

11. School Board Continuing Education Report 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer 
 

12. 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:
 

12.A. Discuss Recommendations Regarding the Renewal of Teachers and Other Professional Staff Contracts for 2024 - 2025 
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

12.B. Discuss Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

12.C. Discuss Employment of Director of Purchasing
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

12.D. Discuss Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

12.E. Discuss Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Contract
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

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

13.A. Consideration for Approval of the Renewal of Teachers and Other Professional Staff Contracts for 2024 - 2025
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin 
 

13.B. Consider Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.C. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Director of Purchasing
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13.D. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

13.E. Consider Superintendent's Summative Evaluation and Contract
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

14. Adjournment 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer