January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
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3. INVOCATION
Mr. Elias Treviño, Director of Assessment & Accountability |
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership & Instruction |
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5. JANUARY 2026 SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Attachments:
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8. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools |
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8.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction
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8.A.1. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR JANUARY 2026
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8.A.2. JANUARY 2026
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8.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026
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8.B. PRESENTATION
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9. CONSENT ITEMS
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9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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9.A.1. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
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9.A.2. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
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9.A.3. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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9.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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9.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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9.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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9.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF GAME VERSUS BYRON P. STEELE HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.2. WHS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM
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9.B.1.A.2.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE WILDCAT CLASSIC VARSITY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT IN CALALLEN, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.2.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY 2026 LADY ANGEL SOFTBALL CLASSIC TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.2.3. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE BARBERS HILL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT IN MONT BELVIEU, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.2.4. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT SOFTBALL GAME VERSUS SANTA GERTRUDIS IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.3. WHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS SWIM TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS SWIM TEAMS TO ATTEND THE 6A REGION 8 SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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9.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS
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9.B.1.B.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE REGIONAL MEET AT CORPUS CHRISTI CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.B.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE DISTRICT MEET AT CORPUS CHRISTI CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.1.B.1.3. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE STATE MEET IN CYPRESS, TEXAS
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9.B.1.B.1.4. WEHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS SWIM TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS SWIM TEAMS TO ATTEND THE 5A REGION 8 SWIM MEET IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.B.2.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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9.B.2.A.1. WEHS STUDENT - TAFE
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF FUTURE EDUCATORS (TAFE) STATE COMPETITION IN DALLAS, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.A.2. WEHS FBLA STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA) STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.A.3. WHS & WEHS HOSA STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA (HOSA) SPRING LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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9.B.2.B.1. WHS PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS TO AUDITION AT THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION AREA G BAND CONTEST IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B.2. WHS CHOIR STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR STUDENT TO AUDITION FOR THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE CHOIR AT AREA COMPETITION IN CIBOLO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B.3. WEHS WILDCAT REGIMENT BAND STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT REGIMENT BAND STUDENT TO AUDITION AT THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION AREA G BAND CONTEST IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.B.4. WHS MARIACHI PANTERA STUDENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI PANTERA STUDENT TO ATTEND THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ALL-STATE CLINIC AND CONCERT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.B.3.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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9.B.3.A.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.3.B. SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Selma Gutierrez, Principal |
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9.B.3.B.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.B.3.C. PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Sonia Closner, Principal |
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9.B.3.C.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.3.D. SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Neil Garza, Director |
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9.B.3.D.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES TO COMPETE AT THE 2026 SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS WINTER GAMES IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
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9.C. DONATIONS
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9.C.1. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.1.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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9.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,925.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2025 ANNUAL 5K SCHOLARSHIP RUN
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9.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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9.D.1. APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED ON MARCH 16, 2026
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9.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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9.E.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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9.E.1.A. Mrs. Yvett Morales, Secondary Academic Officer
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9.E.1.A.1. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE TEXAS PRE-FRESHMEN ENGINEERING PROGRAMS (TEXPREP) FOR THE 2026 SUMMER AND THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.E.2. Ms. Renee Dyer, WISD Lead Librarian
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9.E.2.A. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THE LIST OF BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY THE DISTRICT’S SCHOOL LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SLAC) FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARIES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.F. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.F.1. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DESIGNATION OF TEN NON-BUSINESS DAYS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 AS SUCH: JANUARY 2, FEBRUARY 6, MARCH 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, NOVEMBER 27, DECEMBER 24, AND 28, 2026
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9.G. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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9.G.1. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER (CO) #2 FOR ADDITIONAL DAYS EXTENSION TO THE CONTRACT AND FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING TRACK RESURFACING PROJECT (CSP# 25-05-61)
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9.G.2. APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #1 FOR THE HVAC IMPROVEMENTS FOR DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL BOND PHASE 1 PROJECT (CSP# 25-11-25)
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9.G.3. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PHASE 2 PROJECT(S) AT MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-01-22) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.G.4. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE VESTIBULES BOND PHASE 2 PROJECT(S) AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 26-11-16 REBID) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.G.5. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH SAM GARCIA ARCHITECT, LLC FOR THE VESTIBULES BOND PHASE 2 PROJECT AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK TO INCLUDE THE JOE CALVILLO JR. CTE COMPLEX
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9.H. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director for Payroll, Bond Management, & Finance |
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9.H.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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9.H.1.A. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2025
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9.H.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2025
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9.H.1.C. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED SIGNERS AT TEXAS NATIONAL BANK
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9.H.1.D. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT OFFICERS
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9.H.1.E. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATORS TO INITIATE BANKING TRANSACTIONS WITH TEXAS NATIONAL BANK
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9.H.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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9.H.2.A. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2025
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9.H.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2025
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9.H.2.C. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2025: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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9.H.2.D. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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9.H.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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9.H.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025
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9.H.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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9.H.4.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM (RFP# 26-01-23)
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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10.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE
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10.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FEE AND SCOPE OF WORK FOR WEAVER TO CONDUCT A POTENTIAL FORENSIC FINANCIAL AUDIT AS REQUESTED BY TRUSTEE MARCOS DE LOS SANTOS
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11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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11.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SELL THE PETE ABRIGO FACILITY TO THE CITY OF WESLACO
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11.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT OF CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH DR. CINTO RAMOS/JR3 GROUP LLC FOR LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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12. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)
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12.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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12.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)
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12.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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12.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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12.B.3. MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY CONFLICTS WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.071)
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12.B.4. PURSUANT TO SECTION §551.071 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING CAUSE NO. C-4026-21-A; MELVA SEGURA v. WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE 92ND JUDICIAL COURT OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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13. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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13.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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13.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.D. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. C-4026-21-A; MELVA SEGURA v. WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE 92ND JUDICIAL COURT OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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