Public Meeting Agenda: October 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM

3. INVOCATION
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary School Leadership & Instruction

5. AWARDS | RECOGNITIONS | PROCLAMATIONS
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications

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2026 October School Board Recognition

6. PUBLIC COMMENTS

7. PRESENTATIONS

7.A.

2026-2027 BUDGET UPDATE AS OF THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 2026 by Andres Sánchez, Jr., Consultant for Business & Finance | Rumalda Ruiz, Region One Deputy Director for Business & School Finance Support
SURVEY RESULTS ON FRONTIER DIRECT PRIMARY CARE by Dr. Raul Cantu, Risk Management & Employee Benefits Manager

8. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools

8.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction

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October 2026 LSG Presentation

8.A.1. OCTOBER 2026

BILINGUAL & ESL PROGRAM EVALUATION
GOAL 1 GPMs 1.1-1.3 (BOY NWEA MAP K-2ND RLA)
GOAL 2 GPMs 2.1-2.3 (BOY NWEA MAP K-2ND MATH)
OPM 4.1-4.3 FINANCIAL HEALTH

9. CONSENT ITEMS

9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

9.A.1. REGULAR BOARD MEETING

SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s81HbHz50J4&t=10421s

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9.A.1. APPROVED MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING

9.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS

9.B.1. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director

9.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal

9.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM

9.B.1.A.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE SOUTH SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VARSITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

9.B.1.A.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT BASKETBALL GAME VERSUS BRYON P. STEELE HIGH SCHOOL IN CIBOLO, TEXAS

9.B.1.A.2. WHS VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM

9.B.1.A.2.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE BORDER OLYMPICS HOOPFEST TOURNAMENT IN LAREDO, TEXAS

9.B.1.A.2.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT BASKETBALL GAME VERSUS BRYON P. STEELE HIGH SCHOOL IN CIBOLO, TEXAS

9.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal

9.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS

9.B.1.B.2. WEHS VARSITY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS

9.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent

9.B.2.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Ms. Caridad Salinas, Director

9.B.2.A.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TO ATTEND THE FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA) REGION V FALL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING IN CIBOLO, TEXAS

9.B.2.B. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director

9.B.2.B.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE AREA G MARCHING CONTEST IN LAREDO, TEXAS

9.B.2.B.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND TO PERFORM AT THE BUCCANEER BAND FESTIVAL AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

9.B.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent

9.B.3.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Celinda Guajardo Principal

9.B.3.A.1. 5TH GRADE STUDENTS

APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT SEAWORLD IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

9.B.3.A.2. 4TH GRADE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT HISTORICAL SITES IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

9.C. DONATIONS

9.C.1. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director

9.C.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal

9.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT A MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,025.00 FROM EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS WATER POLO TEAMS

9.C.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal

9.C.1.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FROM LA PRIMERA ASAMBLEA DE DIOS GENERAL MINISTERIAL FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS

9.C.1.B.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $197.00 FROM STATE FARM INSURANCE JULIAN GARZA FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS

9.C.1.B.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FROM CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF THE VALLEY, INC. DBA LIFE RADIO FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS

9.C.1.B.4. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT MONETARY DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FROM CON CARINO, INC. FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS

9.C.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent

9.C.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal

9.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF MICROWAVES VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $177.00 FROM DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER ADRIAN FARIAS FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL

9.C.2.B. MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Lisa McCandless, Principal

9.C.2.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF BACKPACKS VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM VP REALTY FOR MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

9.C.2.B.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF INSTRUMENTS VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250.00 FROM RACHEL CURLING FOR THE MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

9.C.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent

9.C.3.A. AIRPORT DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Gilberto Rebolloso, Principal

9.C.3.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00 FROM ANABEL PALACIOS AND JOLIE FUENTES FOR AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9.C.3.B. JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Rosa Garcia, Principal

9.C.3.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $196.00 FROM ROGER GUTIERREZ, ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9.C.3.C. PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Sonia Closner, Principal

9.C.3.C.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

9.D.1. ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONTINUING EDUCATION

9.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents

9.E.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

9.E.1.A. Mrs. Yvett Morales, Secondary Academic Officer - District Coordinator for School Improvement

9.E.1.A.1. APPROVAL OF THE RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TARGETED IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

9.E.2. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Ms. Caridad Salinas, Director

9.E.2.A. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE FOR TRAINING SERVICES ON CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE(S) FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

9.F. TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Carlos Martinez, Executive Director

9.F.1. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF GOOGLE WORKSPACE EDUCATION PLUS RENEWAL FOR 3 YEARS OF SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR YEARS 2026-2029

9.G. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Dr. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent

9.G.1. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR TO INCLUDE POLICY SERVICE

9.H. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director

9.H.1. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE VESTIBULE BOND PROJECT(S) AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 25-04-45) AS FOLLOWS:

CHANGE ORDER (CO) #1 FOR AN EXTENSION OF DAYS TO THE CONTRACT, A CREDIT FOR THE UNSPENT ALLOWANCE; AND
FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

9.H.2. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF VESTIBULES AT RODOLFO “RUDY” SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JUSTICE RAUL GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AND MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 25-01-16) FUNDED BY THE COPS GRANT AND SAFE GRANT AS FOLLOWS:

CHANGE ORDER (CO) #1 FOR AN EXTENSION OF DAYS TO THE CONTRACT, CHANGE ORDER (CO) #2 A CREDIT FOR THE UNSPENT ALLOWANCE; AND
FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

9.H.3. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #2 FOR THE ROOFING IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AT BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-04-38)

9.H.4. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER (CO) #1 FOR THE VESTIBULES BOND PROJECT(S) AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 26-11-16 REBID)

9.H.5. APPROVAL OF EASEMENT TO MAGIC VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE FOR THE NEW AGRICULTURAL FACILITY BOND PROJECT (CSP# 26-02-25)

9.H.6. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE FIRE ALARM UPGRADES BOND PROJECT AT WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 25-10-19)

ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #3, CHANGE ORDER (CO) #2 FOR THE UNSPENT ALLOWANCE AND EXTENSION OF DAYS TO THE CONTRACT, A CREDIT FOR UNUSED MATERIAL; AND
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

9.H.7. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE LIGHTING UPGRADES BOND PROJECT AT THE SUSAN M. PETERSON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS (CSP# 25-12-34)

CHANGE ORDER (CO) #1 FOR AN EXTENSION OF DAYS TO THE CONTRACT, A CREDIT FOR THE UNSPENT ALLOWANCE; AND
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND FINAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

9.H.8. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION’S APPROVAL OF ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (AEA) #1 FOR THE HVAC UPGRADES AT BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL BOND PROJECT (CSP# 26-12-18)

9.H.9. APPROVAL TO RESCIND THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL HVAC UPGRADES BOND PROJECT (CSP# 27-08-02)

9.H.10. APPROVAL TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT WITH TRINITY MEP ENGINEERING FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL HVAC UPGRADES BOND PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR SERVICES RENDERED

9.H.11. APPROVAL TO ADD THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL HVAC UPGRADES BOND PROJECT TO THE DESIGN BUILD METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION HVAC UPGRADES DISTRICT-WIDE BOND PROJECT

9.I. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT

9.I.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT

9.I.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR THE MONTH SEPTEMBER 2026 AND RETAINER FEE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026

9.I.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

9.I.1.C. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM JONES, GALLIGAN, KEY & LOZANO, L.L.P. FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2026

9.I.1.D. APPROVAL TO RENEW THE RETAINER AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES

9.I.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Director

9.I.2.A. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 2026

9.I.2.B. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR AUGUST 2026: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES

9.I.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR AUGUST 2026

9.I.2.D. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS

9.I.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director

9.I.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 2026

9.I.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director

9.I.4.A. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: INSPECTIONS, SERVICES, AND REPAIRS (RFP# 26-09-14 REBID)

9.I.4.B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM (RFP# 27-10-17)

10. DISCUSSION ITEMS

10.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

10.A.1.

CANVASS TRUSTEE ELECTION RETURNS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REORGANIZATION
- POSSIBLE DATES: NOVEMBER 9-12, 2026

11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION

11.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO HIRE THE SERVICES OF A MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING (MEP) ENGINEERING FIRM TO ASSIST THE DISTRICT AS AN INDEPENDENT ENGINEER TO OVERSEE THE DESIGN-BUILD CONSTRUCTION OF THE HVAC IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS DISTRICT-WIDE

12. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)

12.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)

12.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

12.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)

12.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;

12.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR

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)

12.B.4. CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING A LEVEL THREE GRIEVANCE PURSUANT TO BOARD POLICY FNG(LOCAL)

13. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING

13.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING

13.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

13.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL

14. ADJOURNMENT

October 19, 2026 at 5:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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