September 8, 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:  Dr. Fernando Reyes 
 

2. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of HCISD Cancer Angels, Fighters, and Survivors for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Presenter: Shane Strubhart
 

2.B. Recognition of American Heart Association Top Fundraisers
Presenter: Shane Strubhart
 

2.C. Recognition of HCISD Public Relations Team for 2026 Telly Awards
Presenter: Shane Strubhart
 

2.D. Recognition of UCA  All American Cheerleaders
Presenter: Sandra Flinn
 

2.E. Recognition of Moises Vela Middle School as a National PTA School of Excellence
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

2.F. Recognition of Moises Vela Honors Band Students and Directors as the 2026 Texas Music Educators Association 2C Middle School Honors Band State Fourth Place Finalist
Presenter: Kara Hoeflinger
 

2.G. Recognition of Campuses Receiving TEA Distinction Designations for 2026
Presenter: Tanya Garza and Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

3. Principal's Report
Presenter:  Venessa Acosta, Vela Middle School Principal 
 

4. Public Comments 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

5. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

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

5.A.1. August 11, 2026 - Regular 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 Out-of-State Travel for Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South for Speech Tournaments to New Haven, CT on October 1–5, 2026; Boston, MA on February 11–15, 2027; Aurora, CO on May 13-17, 2027; and Phoenix, AZ on June 12-19, 2027
Presenter: Lee Ann Ince
 

7.B. Statewide Student Assessment Results and 2025-2026 Accountability Rating Report
Presenter: Tanya Garza and Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

7.C. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between Harlingen CISD and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department Re: Tamayo House
Presenter: Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

7.D. Consideration for the Approval of the UT-RSOC Interlocal Cooperation Contract between the University of Texas at Austin and Harlingen CISD
Presenter: Jaime Reyes
 

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 Participation in Interlocal Agreement with Southeast Texas Purchasing Cooperative (SETX)
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

8.G. Consideration for Approval of Disaster Pennies  
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

8.H. Consideration for Approval of Proposed Official Tax Rate for Tax Year 2026
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

9. Matters Relating to Human Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Consideration for Approval of Teacher Evaluation Appraisers 2026-2027
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

10. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Facilities and 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:
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

11.A. Discussion Regarding Personnel Matters Including District Teachers, Administration, and Other Certified Employees
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

11.C. Discuss Employment of Director of Child Nutrition
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 Director of Child Nutrition 
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

13. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer