June 22, 2026 at 6:00 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. AWARDS | RECOGNITIONS | PROCLAMATIONS
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. PRESENTATION
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8. CONSENT ITEMS
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8.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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8.A.1. BOARD WORKSHOP/TRAINING
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8.A.2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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8.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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8.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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8.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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8.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM
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8.B.1.A.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SPIKEFEST VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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8.B.1.A.3. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE ALLEN TEXAS OPEN 2026 VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IN ALLEN, TEXAS
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8.B.1.A.4. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE 12TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY SMASH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IN COMMERCE, TEXAS
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8.B.1.A.5. WHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT GAME VERSUS ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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8.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.B.2.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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8.B.2.A.1. WHS & WEHS AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE AT THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) CONVENTION IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS |
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8.B.2.B. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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8.B.2.B.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR STUDENTS TO ATTEND DEL MAR ALL-STATE CHOIR SUMMER CAMP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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8.C. DONATIONS
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8.C.1. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.C.1.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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8.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF TWO (2) USED POLICE CAR UNITS FROM THE WESLACO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM
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8.C.2. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.C.2.A. AIRPORT DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Gilberto Rebolloso, Principal |
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8.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,496.00 FROM RIO GRANDE VALLEY LITTLE ELVES FOR AIRPORT DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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8.C.2.B. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Monica Vanderveer, Principal |
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8.C.2.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FROM PERDUE BRANDON FIELDER COLLINS & MOTT LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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8.C.2.C. DR. R.E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Arcadia Lopez, Principal |
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8.C.2.C.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,550.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR DR. R.E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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8.C.2.D. RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Claudia Martinez, Principal |
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8.C.2.D.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,415.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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8.C.2.D.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $125.00 FROM XTINA BEAUTY ROOM ESPARZA FAMILY FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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8.D. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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8.D.1. APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR MAY AND JUNE 2026
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8.D.2. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT OF CONSULTANT SERVICES WITH DR. CINTO RAMOS/JR3 GROUP LLC FOR LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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8.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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8.E.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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8.E.1.A. Mr. John Garlic, Elementary Academic Officer
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8.E.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO RENEW INSTRUCTIONAL COMPLIANCE RESOURCES FOR MATH, READING, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.1.A.2. APPROVAL TO RENEW SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR MATH, READING, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.1.A.3. APPROVAL TO RENEW INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR MATH, READING, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM ADOPTIONS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.1.B. Mrs. Yvett Morales, Secondary Academic Officer
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8.E.1.B.1. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR FOR WESLACO EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
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8.E.1.B.2. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE ONRAMPS PROGRAM AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.2. SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Neil Garza, Director |
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8.E.2.A. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS MADE TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE DEAF (RSDPD) AT MCALLEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING
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8.F. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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8.F.1. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TROPICAL TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEARS
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8.G. SAFETY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Reyna, Executive Director |
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8.G.1. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR GOOD CAUSE ON ARMED SECURITY PERSONNEL
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8.H. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Dr. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.H.1. APPROVAL OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) POLICY UPDATE 127(LOCAL)
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8.I. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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8.I.1. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARQUEE PROJECT (RFP# 25-11-17)
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8.I.2. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE HVAC CONTROLS DISTRICTWIDE BOND PROJECT (CSP# 25-11-26)
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8.I.3. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION’S APPROVAL OF ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #1 FOR THE VESTIBULE BOND PROJECTS AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 25-04-45)
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8.I.4. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION’S APPROVAL OF THE ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #1 FOR THE STUDENT RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS FOR DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-08-07 REBID)
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8.J. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director for Payroll, Bond Management, & Finance |
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8.J.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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8.J.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
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8.J.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS, KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
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8.J.1.C. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM JONES, GALLIGAN, KEY & LOZANO FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2026
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8.J.1.D. APPROVAL TO RENEW THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HIDALGO COUNTY FOR THE COLLECTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.J.1.E. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE DISTRICT’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE 2026-2027 YEAR
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8.J.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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8.J.2.A. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: FINANCIAL UPDATE AS OF MAY 31, 2026
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8.J.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY 31, 2026
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8.J.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR APRIL 2026
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8.J.2.D. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR APRIL 2026: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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8.J.2.E. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE DISTRICT’S INVESTMENT
POLICY |
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8.J.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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8.J.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2026
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8.J.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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8.J.4.A. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR PEST CONTROL FOR THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM (RFP# 24-06-35)
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8.J.4.B. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR CONSULTANTS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: PHYSICAL THERAPY (RFP# 24-06-36)
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8.J.4.C. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS (RFP# 26-06-42)
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8.J.5. RISK MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
Dr. Raul Cantu, Manager |
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8.J.5.A. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ERRORS AND OMISSIONS INSURANCE (RFP# 26-06-44)
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8.K. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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8.K.1. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ALLOWING WAGE PAYMENTS TO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES DURING AN EMERGENCY CLOSURE
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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9.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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10. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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10.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE FINAL AMENDED BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND THE DEBT SERVICE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
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10.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE ADOPTION OF THE DISTRICT GENERAL FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 TO INCLUDE THE 2026-2027 COMPENSATION PLAN
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10.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION INITIATIVE
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10.D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL AWARD FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR (TPA), UTILIZATION REVIEW, PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO), AND HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION (HMO) NETWORK ACCESS (RFP# 26-06-32)
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10.E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SELECT THE SERVICING AGENT(S) FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT GROUP HEALTHCARE INSURANCE (RFQ# 26-06-45)
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10.F. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL AWARD FOR PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER (PBM) (RFP# 26-06-33)
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10.G. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL AWARD FOR GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE (RFP# 26-06-43)
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10.H. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SELECT THE SERVICING AGENT(S) FOR GROUP DENTAL INSURANCE (RFQ# 26-06-45)
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11. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)
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11.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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11.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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11.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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11.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)
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11.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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11.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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11.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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11.B.4. CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING A LEVEL THREE GRIEVANCE PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY FNG(LOCAL)
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12. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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12.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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12.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RECOMMENDATION FROM BOARD COUNSEL PERTAINING TO A LEVEL THREE GRIEVANCE PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY FNG(LOCAL)
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13. ADJOURNMENT
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