July 15, 2025 5:30 p.m. or immediately following the Policy & Audit Committee Meeting - Special Board Meeting

1. Call to Order 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

1.A. Establish a Quorum 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

1.B. Moment of Silence 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

2. Public Comments for Agenda Topics 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

3. Matters Relating to Curriculum and Instruction 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

3.A. Consideration for Approval of Texas Education Agency State Approved Innovative Course(s) for 2025-2026
Presenter:  Dalia M. Garcia 
 

4. Matters Relating to Business Services 
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

4.A. Consideration for Approval of the Employee Ancillary Benefits Products Coverage effective 01-01-2026
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

4.B. Consideration for Approval of the Employee Basic Life Coverage effective 01-01-2026
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

4.C. Consideration for Approval of Internal Audit Plan 2025-2026
Presenter:  Nellie Ledesma
 

5. Matters Relating to Human Services 
Presenter: Presiding Officer 
 

5.A. Consideration for Approval of the TASB Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 125 and Policy EIC (Local) on First Reading
Presenter:  Debbie Scogin
 

6. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

6.A. Consideration for Approval of MOU between HCISD and Cameron County for Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services
Presenter:  Danny Castillo
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of MOU between HCISD and City of Primera for Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services
Presenter: Danny Castillo
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of MOU between HCISD and City of Combes for Off-Duty Law Enforcement Security Services
Presenter: Danny Castillo
 

6.D. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Facility Use Agreement between HCISD and Ninos, Inc., Head Start
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

7. Discuss and Consider for Approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the 2025 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

8. Discussion and possible action on endorsing a candidate for Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) board of Directors, Region 1, Position B
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

9. Adjournment to Closed or Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 ,551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the Following Purposes: 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074, Discussion regarding Personnel Matters including District Teachers, Administrators, and Other Certified Employees 
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

9.B. Discuss Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin 
 

10. Reconvene into Open Session for Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

10.A. Consideration for Approval of Employment of Teachers and Other Professional Staff 
Presenter: Debbie Scogin 
 

11. Adjournment 
Presenter:  Presiding Officer