July 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular 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. Awards and Recognitions
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

2.A. Recognition of the Middle School and High School NSDA National Champions and Finalists  
Presenter: Leah Ann Ince
 

3. Public Comments 
Presenter: Presiding Officer
 

4. Approval of Consent Calendar
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

4.A. Consideration for Approval of Minutes
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

4.A.1. May 5, 2026 - Special Board Meeting

4.A.2. June 9, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting

4.A.3. June 16, 2026 - Budget Workshop

4.A.4. June 23, 2026 - Public Hearing

4.A.5. June 23, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
 

5. Matters Relating to Transformation and School Support
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

5.A. Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee Report 
Presenter:  Dr. Fernando Reyes
 

6. Matters Relating to Curriculum & Instruction
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

6.A. Consideration for Approval of Texas Education Agency State Approved Innovative Courses for 2026-2027
Presenter: Dalia M. Garcia
 

6.B. Consideration for Approval of the 2026-2027 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for the Cameron County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
Presenter: Fernando Reyes
 

6.C. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding and Facility Use Agreement between HCISD and Ninos, Inc. Head Start
Presenter: Tanya Garza
 

6.D. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Submission of the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter: Sylvia Gonzalez 
 

7. Matters Relating to Business Services
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

7.A. Finances & Planning Committee Report
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

7.B. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Financials 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.C. Consideration for Approval of Monthly Tax Collections
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.D. Consideration for Approval of Resolution Designating an Officer to Certify the Accuracy of Tax Rate Calculation Worksheets
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.E. Consideration for Approval of Award of Proposals and Contracts 
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz 
 

7.F. Consideration for Approval of Annual Financial Audit Services RFP # AFNA0526
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.G. Consideration for Approval to Award Contract for Delinquent Property Tax Collection Services RFQ #DPTC0626
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

7.H. Consideration for Approval to Donate Discarded Library Books from Jefferson and Crockett Elementary Campuses
Presenter:  Ida Ambriz
 

8. Matters Relating to Human Services
 

8.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to establish a partnership between TIA Texas SLO and Portfolio HUB and Harlingen CISD to designate the district as a Model School under the Texas SLO & Portfolio HUB initiative for the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA)
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

8.B. Consideration for Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with UT at Austin and Harlingen CISD for the Assistant Principal Residency Program
Presenter: Debbie Scogin
 

9. Matters Relating to District Operations
Presenter:  Presiding Officer
 

9.A. Facilities and Safety Committee Report
Presenter:  Oscar Tapia
 

9.B. Consideration for Approval of the Interlocal Agreement One-Year Extension with the City of Harlingen for the School Resource Officer Program for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter: Danny Castillo
 

9.C. Consideration for Approval of the HCISD Armed Guardian Program Good Cause Exception Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter: Danny Castillo
 

10. 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
 

10.A. Discussion regarding Personnel Matters including District Teachers, Administrators, and Other Certified Employees
Presenter:  Dr. M. Veronica Kortan
 

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

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

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

12. Adjournment
Presenter:  Presiding Officer