June 25, 2024 at 5:45 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
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8. CONSENT ITEMS
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8.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD WORKSHOP AND REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON MAY 21, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSfv0-FJt_I&t=6661s |
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8.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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8.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Athletic Director
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8.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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8.B.1.A.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE REGIONAL FINALS ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS VS SAN ANTONIO BRENNAN IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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8.B.1.A.2. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE UIL 6A STATE TOURNAMENT IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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8.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.B.2.A. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director of Fine Arts |
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8.B.2.A.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL, DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL, & MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL FLUTE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL, DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL FLUTE STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION 42ND ANNUAL CONVENTION IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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8.C. DONATIONS
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8.C.1. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.C.1.A. JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ
Ms. Rosa Garcia, Principal APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM JMR FLEET SERVICES FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF |
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8.C.2. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Athletic Director |
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8.C.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF CROSS COUNTRY SHOES VALUED AT $1,465.00 FROM SUPREME ENGINEERING, PLLC FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
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8.D. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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8.D.1. APPROVAL OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.D.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.D.2.A. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CTE COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director
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8.D.2.A.1. APPROVAL OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION INNOVATION COURSES
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8.D.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.D.3.A. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Claudia Martinez, Manager |
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8.D.3.A.1. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES I-READY MATH FOR ELEMENTARY CAMPUSES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Dr. Cynthia Cid, Director |
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8.E.1. APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH HILL LIVING WELL, INC. TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.2. APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH MESQUITE TREATMENT CENTER TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.3. APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH POSITIVE AWAKENINGS COUNSELING CENTER TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.4. APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH TROPICAL TEXAS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING SERVICES TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE 2024-2025 AND 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.5. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY TO CONTINUE ADVISE TX HYBRID COLLEGE ADVISING PROGRAM AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.E.6. APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY COLLEGIATE G-FORCE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND MENTORSHIP ON COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE AT THE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.F. SAFETY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Reyna, Executive Director for Safety & Security |
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8.F.1. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF WESLACO FOR THE FIREARMS TRAINING FAMILIARIZATION, AND FIREARM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARMED SECURITY GUARDS
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8.F.2. APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF WESLACO
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8.G. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director of Maintenance & Operations |
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8.G.1. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM FOR THE AQUATIC CENTER POOL AREA PROJECT (CSP #23-09-16) RESULTING FROM UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS
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8.G.2. APPROVAL OF THE FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STORM DRAIN CONNECTION TO THE CITY OF WESLACO STORM DRAIN SYSTEM PROJECT (CSP #23-08-02) AS FOLLOWS:
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8.G.3. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE BILLBOARD LED DIGITAL CONVERSION PROJECT (CSP #24-05-34), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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8.H. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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8.H.1. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
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8.H.1.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MAY 31, 2024
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8.H.2. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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8.H.2.A. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (RFP# 22-06-24)
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8.H.2.B. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR COLLEGE TEXTBOOKS FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT AND OTHER COLLEGE RELATED PROGRAMS (RFP# 22-05-17)
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8.H.2.C. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES FOR THE 2024-2025 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS (RFP# 24-06-33)
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8.H.2.D. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM (RFP# 24-06-35)
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8.H.2.E. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES: PHYSICAL THERAPY (RFP# 24-06-36)
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8.H.2.F. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR MILK COOLERS AND VEGETABLE SINKS FOR THE CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM (RFP# 24-06-37)
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8.H.2.G. APPROVAL OF QUOTE AWARD FOR PORTABLE HVAC UNITS (RFCQ# 2024-10)
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8.H.3. RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Dr. Raul Cantu, Risk Manager |
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8.H.3.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD OF AUDIT AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR RISK MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DEPARTMENT (RFP# 24-01-22)
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8.H.3.B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD TO RENEW THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PHYSICAL DAMAGE POLICY FOR WESLACO ISD FLEET VEHICLES (RFP# 22-06-22)
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8.H.3.C. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD TO RENEW THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYER-PAID TERM LIFE/AD&D INSURANCE WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS EDUCATIONAL EMPLOYERS BENEFIT COOPERATIVE (TEEBC)
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8.H.4. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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8.H.4.A. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR APRIL 2024
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8.H.4.B. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR APRIL 2024: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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8.H.4.C. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2024
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8.H.4.D. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024
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8.H.4.E. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO UPDATE DESIGNATED AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT OFFICERS
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8.H.4.F. APPROVAL TO RENEW THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH HIDALGO COUNTY FOR COLLECTION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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8.H.4.G. APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE DISTRICT’S GENERAL FUND AND DEBT SERVICE FUND BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
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8.I. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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8.I.1. APPROVAL OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
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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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9.A.1. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Dr. Richard Rivera |
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9.A.1.A. DISCUSSION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE A DATE TO CONDUCT THREE (3) LEVEL III GRIEVANCES PURSUANT TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY DGBA(LOCAL)
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9.A.1.B. DISCUSSION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL BOARD MEETING ON AUGUST 1, 2024
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10. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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10.A. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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10.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE THE OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.B. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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10.B.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE DISTRICT’S INVESTMENT POLICY
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10.B.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FINAL AMENDED BUDGETS FOR THE GENERAL FUND AND THE DEBT SERVICE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
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11. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE PRESENTATION
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11.A. MONITORING CALENDAR
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction |
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11.A.1. JUNE 2024
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12. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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12.A.
DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF:
JUNE 2024
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13. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS
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13.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074)
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13.A.1. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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13.A.1.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.1.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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13.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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13.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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13.B.3. A 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 (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.07
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14. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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14.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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14.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NONCONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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