February 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. PUBLIC COMMENT(S)

5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

5.A) Discussion and Possible Action on the Interlocal Cooperation Contract No. 2026-211 with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ("UTRGV") for Texas Prefreshman Engineering Program ("TexPREP")
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.B) Discussion and Possible Action on the Memorandum of Understanding No. 2026-207 with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) for Dual Credit Program 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.C) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1022 Career and Technology Education Instructional Supplies, Materials, Equipment and Related Services (Round 16) 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.D) Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Amendment to 2025-245 Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - GEAR UP
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

5.E) Discussion and Possible Action on Amendment to No. 2026-183 Memorandum of Understanding K-12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program for Employer Partners to add Appendix A Employer Partner Agreement with 240 Certification and Edwell, Inc.
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

5.F) Discussion and Possible Action on Request for Proposal No. 2024-1020 Professional Development, Site Licenses, Supplemental Materials, & Other Related Products and Services (Round 23) 
Item Submitted: Lorena Garcia, Deputy Superintendent for Business and Operations

6. INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES/ INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP, HUMAN RESOURCES, BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS, AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ITEMS

6.A) Instructional Services/ Instructional Leadership Item(s) (Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos and/or Jeanette Nino)

6.A)1. Report Regarding the Career Technical Education Department 
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services

6.A)2. Discussion and Possible Action on the 2026 Summer School Programs
Item Submitted: Dr. Rosalba De Hoyos, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Services and Jeanette Nino, Associate Superintendent for Instructional Leadership

6.B) Human Resources Item(s) (Dr. Albert Canales)

6.B)1. Discussion and Possible Action of Senate Bill 11
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.B)2. Discussion and Possible Action on Partnership Agreement No.  2026-235 with Western Governors University “WGU” for the Pilot Apprenticeship Pathway Related Technical Instruction
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

6.C) Business and Operations Item(s) (Lorena Garcia)

6.D) Board of Trustees Item(s)

6.D)1. Discussion and Possible Action on Nomination of Candidate for Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 Term and Approval of Resolution

6.D)2. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Board of Education Meeting Minutes
for Regular Board Meeting - February 10, 2026 and Budget Workshop-February 17, 2026.

7. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: Board of Trustees may go into Closed Session pursuant to Section(s) 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089 Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

7.A) Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2025-2026 

7.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2025-2026

7.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

7.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

7.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

8. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

9. ACTION ON ITEM(S) IN CLOSED SESSION

9.A) Discussion and Possible Action of Human Resources Recommendation(s) for School Year 2025-2026 
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.B) Discussion of Human Resources Employee Resignation(s) and Retirees for School Year 2025-2026
Item Submitted: Dr. Albert Canales, Chief Human Resources Officer

9.C) Discussion Regarding School Safety and Security

9.D) Pending and/or Potential Litigation

9.E) Possible Real Estate Acquisition

10. SCHEDULED MEETINGS
A. Budget Workshop #2 March 3, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
     Ricardo Chapa Board Room
B. School Safety and Security Committee Meeting March 10, 2026 - 12:00 pm-
     Administration Building/Dr. Ricardo Chapa Board Room
C. Regular Board Meeting March 10, 2026 - 5:30 pm - Administration Building/Dr.
     Ricardo Chapa Board Room
D. Board Workshop(Student Recognition) March 24, 2026 - 5:30 pm - McAllen
     High School Auditorium
 

11. ADJOURNMENT