June 9, 2026 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:  Presiding Officer 
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of State and National Qualifiers for Chess
Presenter: Robert Davies
 

2.B. Recognition of Harlingen High School South Baseball Regional Qualifiers, Regional and District Coaches of the Year
Presenter:  Robert Davies
 

2.C. Recognition of HCISD Band, Choir, and Orchestra Students at the 2026 UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition
Presenter:  Kara Hoeflinger 
 

2.D. Recognition of  5A and 6A UIL State Prose and Poetry Finalists and Champions
Presenter: Leah Ann Ince
 

2.E. Recognition of UIL 5A and 6A One-Act Play State Champions
Presenter: Leah Ann Ince
 

3. Public Comments for Agenda Topics
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

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

5. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A.1. May 12, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

5.A.2. May 12, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

5.A.3. May 27, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
 

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

6.A. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report 
Presenter:  Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

7. Matters Relating to Curriculum & Instruction
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

7.A. Consideration for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Children's Advocacy Center and Harlingen CISD
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa, Director of Guidance and Counseling 
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between Texas A&M Chapter of Advise TX and Harlingen CISD
Presenter:  Sylvia Gamboa, Director of Guidance and Counseling 
 

8. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

8.A. Finances & Planning Committee Report
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of Budget Amendments 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

8.C. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8.D. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collections
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8.E. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

8.F. Consideration for Approval of Quarterly Investment Report 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

9. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Facilities and 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. Discussion regarding Personnel Matters including District Teachers, Administrators, and Other Certified Employees
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

10.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Proceedings for Level IV Grievance (V.M.)
 

10.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, Discussion Regarding Level IV Grievance (V.M.)
 

10.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 Conduct Level IV Grievance (V.M.)
 

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

10.F. Discuss Employment of Principal of Dishman Elementary School 
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

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

11.A. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Level IV Grievance (V.M.)
 

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

11.C. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Principal of Dishman Elementary School 
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

12. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer