Public Meeting Agenda: February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

Description: __ 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

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER

IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

V.A. Announcements

V.A.1. Board Appreciation Dinner

Presenter: Ms. J. Garza, Video

V.A.2. Private Pilot Podcast

Presenter: Ms. J. Garza, Video

V.A.3. South Texas School Board Association — Celebration

Presenter: Ms. J. Garza, Video

V.A.4. Update on the Scholarship Foundation

Presenter: Ms. J. Camarillo

V.A.5. District Vulnerability Assessment Report

Presenter: Mr. M. Cepeda

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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:

VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: January 12, 2026

VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:

VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for the November and December 2025

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:

VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:

VII.E. Other:

VII.E.1. Hidalgo County & Hidalgo ISD PHEP (Public Health Emergency Preparedness) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement

Presenter: Mr. R. Tinoco

VII.E.2. STUDENT 365 TELE - HEALTH SERVICES

Presenter: Mr. R. Tinoco

VII.E.3. Hidalgo Ascend: Ivy Bound Pipeline

Presenter: Mr. R. Tinoco

VII.E.4. Check Register for November and December 2025

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.5. Donations received for the Scoreboard Sponsorship, 5K & Health Fair, Special Education Department, and Fine Arts

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.6. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 for the month of November and December 2025

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

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VIII. ACTION REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:

VIII.A. December 2025 STAAR EOC Administration Reports

Presenter: Dr. A. Guanzon

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IX. ACTION REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:

IX.A. Financial Report for the month of November and December 2025

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the General Fund for Superintendent Initiative

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.C. Budget Update by Department as of December 31, 2025

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.D. Quarterly Investment Report ending November 30, 2025

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000 for November and December 2025

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.F. Discussion and possible action to approve the below agreements to enter into fleet management agreement between Hidalgo ISD and Enterprise Fleet Management utilizing Sourcewell Contract #030122-EFM:

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza, Mr. R. Mancilla

IX.F.1. Master Equity Lease Agreement and Amendment

IX.F.2. Full Maintenance Agreement

IX.F.3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement

IX.F.4. EFM Government Credit Application with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc./Enterprise FM Trust

IX.F.5. Vehicle Order Quotes for budgeted vehicle acquisition via said agreements

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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:

X.A. Child Nutrition Report

Presenter: Mr. G. Sanchez, Ms. M. Barrera

X.B. Report from Gignac Architects on roofing project for Ida Diaz Junior High and Hidalgo Early College High School

Presenter: Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Mujica

X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve interlocal agreement between Region One and Hidalgo ISD for (Loaner Bus Agreement)

Presenter: Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. J. Villarreal

X.D. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-02 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 and Sports Center Complex

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales

X.E. Discussion and possible action on the amended agreement for ERO Architects to continue professional services through Bidding & Negotiations and Construction Administration for three 2025 Bond Facility Projects: Career and Technical Education, Agricultural Barn, and Sports Center buildings.

Presenter: Mr. B. Godines, Ms. M. Cardenas

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XI. CLOSED SESSION:

Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074

XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice

Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)

XI.B. Personnel Matters:

Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)

XI.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel

XI.B.2. Discussion on amendment to District compensation plan

XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:

XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:

XIII.A. Personnel Matter:

Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)

XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, and discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel

XIII.A.2. Discussion and action to amend District compensation plan

XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:

XIV.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026 Board of Directors Vacancy and Resolution #2026-02

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.”

February 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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