January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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__ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President
__ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board Attorney |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
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IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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IV.A. UIL - Academics - Recognition of Elementary Campuses
Presenter:
Ms. R. Reyes, Ms. J. Garza, Video
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. Board Appreciation Month
Presenter:
Ms. J. Garza - Video
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V.A.2. Safety Audit Report
Presenter:
Mr. M. Cepeda
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: December 11, 2025
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report: NONE
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VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE
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VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE
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VII.E. Other:
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VII.E.1. Donations received for the Superintendent's Golf Tournament, Scoreboard Sponsorship, Boys Basketball, 5K & Health Fair, & Toy Donations.
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.2. Consider and take action on a request for students to travel out-of-town/overnight:
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VII.E.2.a. Hidalgo Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade class to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Presenter:
Ms. L. Garza
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VII.E.2.b. Salinas Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Presenter:
Ms. M. Guerra
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VII.E.2.c. Kelly Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Presenter:
Mr. C. Mora
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VII.E.2.d. Hidalgo Park Elementary is requesting permission for the 5th grade students to travel to Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, Texas, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Presenter:
Ms. E. Satarain
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VII.E.2.e. The Hidalgo Early College High School Boys Soccer Team is requesting permission to attend the Kurt McGrath Memorial Tournament. Only schools that finish in the top 4 of each region or state-ranked teams are invited to participate. Hidalgo ECHS has been invited to represent not only Hidalgo, but Region IV. This will be held on January 1 - 3, 2026, in Alvarado, Texas. (Retroactive)
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Mr. J. Wheeler
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VII.E.2.f. The HECHS Medical Club is requesting permission to travel to San Antonio, Texas, on January 16, 2026, for a field trip to UT-Health for Medical Club Career Day. The trip serves as a comprehensive educational career-oriented activity outside the classroom.
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Ms. Alvarez
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VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. Leaders of Learning Professional Development — January 2026
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
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VIII.B. Report on Accountability Benchmark Results
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas, Dr. A. Guanzon & Ms. N. Martinez
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VIII.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the U.I.L. Academics - SEED Grant
Presenter:
Ms. R. Reyes
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VIII.D. Teacher Incentive Allotment - Spending Plan
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas & Ms. N. Martinez
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IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.B. Update on the status of the Annual Financial Audit by Luis Orozco, CPA for the Year Ending August 31, 2025
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.C. Consider and approve Resolution #2026-01 authorizing the continuation of wage payments for District employees under specified circumstances, consistent with applicable law and Board authority.
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.D. Discussion on Voluntary Insurance Products
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:
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X.A. ERO Presentation on Hidalgo ISD Bond Projects
Presenter:
Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. B. Godinez, Ms. M. Cardenas
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X.B. Discussion and possible action to approve ERO Architects to proceed from 90% to 100% Construction Documents
Presenter:
Mr. B. Godines, Ms. M. Cardenas
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X.C. Discussion on the professional services agreement for ERO Architects to continue services through Bidding & Negotiation and Construction Administration for the Bond Projects
Presenter:
Mr. B. Godines, Ms. M. Cardenas
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X.D. Discussion on the ERO Architects' recommendation to utilize one General Contractor for all three projects versus separate General Contractors for each project, including potential benefits, risks, and schedule impacts
Presenter:
Mr. B. Godines, Ms. M. Cardenas
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X.E. Discussion on the request services for design and space planning layout specifications for the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) for New Career Technical and Education (CTE) Building, Ag Farm Building and Sports Center Complex
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas, Mr. E. Gonzalez
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XI. CLOSED SESSION:
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The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074
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XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XI.A.1. Discussion of facility use pertaining to policy GKD/Local
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XI.A.2. Discussion and action regarding use of real estate by Hidalgo Park Elementary
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XI.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
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XI.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment,
Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals,
Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hearing complaints or
charges regarding personnel
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XI.B.2. Discussion on Safety Audit Report
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XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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XIII.A. Consultation with School Attorney to receive legal advice:
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XIII.A.1. Discussion and action regarding use of real estate by Hidalgo Park Elementary
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XIII.B. Personnel Matter:
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(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XIII.B.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's
Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments,
Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations
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XIII.B.2. Discussion and possible action on the audit report
Presenter:
Mr. M. Cepeda
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Description:
Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be taken in Executive Session.
Public Input Policy: “During the meeting, the Hidalgo ISD will allow for an open public forum/ comment period. This comment period shall not exceed one-half hour (1/2) hour in length and each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak. All individuals desiring to address the Hidalgo ISD must sign up to do so, prior to the open comment period. The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics that are under the jurisdiction of the Hidalgo ISD. For issues or topics which are not otherwise part of the posted agenda for the meeting, members may direct staff to investigate the issue or topic further. No action or discussion shall be taken on the issues or topics which are not part of the posted agenda for the meeting. Members of the public may be recognized on posted agenda items deemed appropriate by the President as the items are considered, and the same time limitations three (3) minutes applies.” |