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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
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IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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IV.A. Results for the Texas Spanish Spelling Bee Competition for Nicole Alcala on 6/4/26 in El Paso, TX.
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. 6th Six Weeks Attendance & Enrollment Report
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V.A.2. Athletic Summer Update
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: June 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for May 2026
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VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.C.1. Permission to advertise for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
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VII.C.2. Permission to advertise for Janitorial Supplies
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VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.E. Other:
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VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of May 2026
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VII.E.2. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000-$49,999.99
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VII.E.3. Financial Report - Check Register for May 2026
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VII.E.4. 2026-2027 MEGAbyte Service Membership — Instructional Technology Professional Development
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VII.E.5. 2026-2027 Region One Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) DDoS Mitigation Services Consortium Participation Renewal
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VII.E.6. Region One Education Service Center Partnership Agreement—Project Pace
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VII.E.7. South Texas College MOU - Grow Your Own (GYO) 2026-2027
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VII.E.8. Letter of Collaboration - Teachworthy - Educator Preparation Program
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VII.E.9. Indiana Wesleyan University MOU - Grow Your Own (GYO) 2026-2027
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VII.E.10. District Application for the Social Mobility Leadership Network partnership between The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program and College Board
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VII.E.11. District of Innovation Renewal application
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VII.E.12. 2026-2027 Public Education Information System (PEIMS) COOP Agreement Services
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VII.E.13. Region One Education Service Center Personnel Services Cooperative 2026-2027
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VII.E.14. Region One Education Service SubHub 2026-2027
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VII.E.15. Region One Education Service OmniHire Consortium 2026-2027
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VIII. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida Diaz Jr. High Offerings Exempt from No Pass No Play Rule
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VIII.B. Hidalgo ISD Preliminary Spring 2026 STAAR EOC and TELPAS Simulation Reports
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VIII.C. Hidalgo Early College High School-FAFSA Update Class of 2026
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IX. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000.00
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IX.B. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending May 31, 2026
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IX.C. Discussion and Possible action to approve the Election Order and Notice for 2026 General School Board Election
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Discussion and possible action to extend RFP #24-25-12 Security Guard Services for an additional year.
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X.B. Consider and take possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Valiant Energy Sources, LLC to serve as the District’s energy consultant and provide professional services related to energy procurement, utility management, energy efficiency and conservation initiatives, grant assistance, strategic planning, and other energy-related projects and programs deemed beneficial to the District.
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X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Audit Report for 2026-2029
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XI. CLOSED SESSION:
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XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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XI.B. Personnel Matters:
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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
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XI.C. Discussion and possible action to rotate all willing board members to lead board meeting, special call meetings and to speak at HISD events
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XI.D. Discussion and possible action to amend the cyclical pay for para-professional retirees
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XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
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XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XIII.B. Discussion and possible action to rotate all willing board members to lead board meeting, special call meetings and to speak at HISD events
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XIII.C. Discussion and possible action to amend the cyclical pay for para-professional retirees
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | July 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting | |
| Subject: |
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL
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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 |
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III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
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IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
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| Subject: |
IV.A. Results for the Texas Spanish Spelling Bee Competition for Nicole Alcala on 6/4/26 in El Paso, TX.
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| Presenter: |
Ms. J. Gaona
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Description:
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V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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V.A. Announcements
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V.A.1. 6th Six Weeks Attendance & Enrollment Report
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Ms. L. Garza, Video
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V.A.2. Athletic Summer Update
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Mr. S. Arjona
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Description:
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
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VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: June 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026
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VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
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VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for May 2026
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.C.1. Permission to advertise for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
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| Presenter: |
Mr. E. Gonzales
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VII.C.2. Permission to advertise for Janitorial Supplies
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Mr. E. Gonzales
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VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
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VII.E. Other:
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VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of May 2026
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.2. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000-$49,999.99
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Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.3. Financial Report - Check Register for May 2026
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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VII.E.4. 2026-2027 MEGAbyte Service Membership — Instructional Technology Professional Development
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Mr. A. Lopez
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VII.E.5. 2026-2027 Region One Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) DDoS Mitigation Services Consortium Participation Renewal
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Mr. A. Lopez
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VII.E.6. Region One Education Service Center Partnership Agreement—Project Pace
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Ms. J. Dimas
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VII.E.7. South Texas College MOU - Grow Your Own (GYO) 2026-2027
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Ms. J. Dimas
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VII.E.8. Letter of Collaboration - Teachworthy - Educator Preparation Program
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Ms. J. Dimas
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VII.E.9. Indiana Wesleyan University MOU - Grow Your Own (GYO) 2026-2027
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Ms. J. Dimas
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VII.E.10. District Application for the Social Mobility Leadership Network partnership between The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program and College Board
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| Presenter: |
Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.11. District of Innovation Renewal application
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| Presenter: |
Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.12. 2026-2027 Public Education Information System (PEIMS) COOP Agreement Services
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| Presenter: |
Mr. R. Tinoco
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VII.E.13. Region One Education Service Center Personnel Services Cooperative 2026-2027
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Mr. G. Sanchez
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VII.E.14. Region One Education Service SubHub 2026-2027
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Mr. G. Sanchez
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VII.E.15. Region One Education Service OmniHire Consortium 2026-2027
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Mr. G. Sanchez
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VIII. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
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VIII.A. Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida Diaz Jr. High Offerings Exempt from No Pass No Play Rule
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Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano
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VIII.B. Hidalgo ISD Preliminary Spring 2026 STAAR EOC and TELPAS Simulation Reports
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Dr. A. Guanzon
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VIII.C. Hidalgo Early College High School-FAFSA Update Class of 2026
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| Presenter: |
Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano
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Description:
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IX. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
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IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000.00
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| Presenter: |
Ms. G. Garza
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IX.B. Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending May 31, 2026
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Ms. G. Garza
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IX.C. Discussion and Possible action to approve the Election Order and Notice for 2026 General School Board Election
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Ms. L. Garza, Ms. C. Maya
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Description:
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X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:
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X.A. Discussion and possible action to extend RFP #24-25-12 Security Guard Services for an additional year.
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Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. M. Cepeda
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X.B. Consider and take possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Valiant Energy Sources, LLC to serve as the District’s energy consultant and provide professional services related to energy procurement, utility management, energy efficiency and conservation initiatives, grant assistance, strategic planning, and other energy-related projects and programs deemed beneficial to the District.
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| Presenter: |
Mr. J. Galvan
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X.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the District Audit Report for 2026-2029
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Mr. M. Cepeda
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Description:
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XI. CLOSED SESSION:
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Description:
The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074
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XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
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Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
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XI.B. Personnel Matters:
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Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
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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
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XI.C. Discussion and possible action to rotate all willing board members to lead board meeting, special call meetings and to speak at HISD events
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XI.D. Discussion and possible action to amend the cyclical pay for para-professional retirees
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XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
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XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
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XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
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Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
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XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
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XIII.B. Discussion and possible action to rotate all willing board members to lead board meeting, special call meetings and to speak at HISD events
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XIII.C. Discussion and possible action to amend the cyclical pay for para-professional retirees
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XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
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XV. ADJOURNMENT:
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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 five (5) 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 five (5) minutes applies.” |
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