Public Meeting Agenda: June 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL

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

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER

IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION

IV.A. District Employees of the year

Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, Video

Description:

V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

V.A. Announcements

V.A.1. 5th Six Weeks Attendance & Enrollment Report

Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, Video

Description:

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:

VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: May 4, 2026

VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:

VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for April 2026

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE

VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE

VII.E. Other:

VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of April 2026

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.2. Engagement letter for Luis Orozco, CPA, for audit services for fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.3. Checks over purchasing threshold of $10,000 - $49,999.99

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.4. Certified (Preliminary) Estimate of Taxable Values for the 2026 tax year

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.5. Financial Report - Check Register April 2026

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

VII.E.6. 2026-2027 STC Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas, Mr. G. Solano

VII.E.7. 2026-2027 STC Hidalgo Early College High School Interlocal Agreement

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano

VII.E.8. Texas A&M Chapter of Advise Texas-Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano

VII.E.9. 2026-2027 STC Interlocal Agreement Pirates PTECH Academy

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano

VII.E.10. 2026-2027 Region One - Memorandum of Agreement for OmniTrack Services

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas

VII.E.11. Region One 2026-2027 Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC)

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas

VII.E.12. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with Hidalgo ISD - 2026-2027 Distance Learning Consortium (DLC) Package Subscription

Presenter: Mr. A. Lopez

VII.E.13. 2026-2027 Region One Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Direct Internet Access (DIA) Consortium Participation Renewal

Presenter: Mr. A. Lopez

VII.E.14. 2026-2027 Region One Regional Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Wide Area Network (WAN) Services Consortium Participation Renewal Agreement

Presenter: Mr. A. Lopez

VII.E.15. 2026-2027 Region 11 - TREC Library and Resource Management Services Contract

Presenter: Mr. A. Lopez

VII.E.16. Federal Consolidated Grant Application Notification for ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)

Presenter: Mr. R. Tinoco

VII.E.17. Memorandum of Understanding between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo Independent School District

Presenter: Mr. R. Tinoco

VII.E.18. 2026-2027 Schedule of Board Meetings

VII.E.19. Consider and take action on request for students to travel out-of-town/overnight:

VII.E.19.a. The Hidalgo ISD Boys and Girls Powerlifting Team respectfully
requests to be placed on the agenda for approval of a student trip to South Padre Island Beach Park in South Padre Island, Texas, scheduled for May 20, 2026. This trip is intended as a team-building and recognition opportunity for our student-athletes following their dedication and achievements throughout the season. (Ratified)

Presenter: Mr. D. Earhart, Ms. A. Dillard

VII.E.19.b. The Hidalgo ISD Senior Class of 2026 respectfully requests
permission to travel on a field trip to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on Thursday, May 21, 2026. This trip is intended to serve as the seniors’ final class trip, providing a meaningful opportunity for students to celebrate their accomplishments, strengthen class unity, and create lasting memories before graduation. (Ratified)

Presenter: Mr. D. Earhart, Ms. L. Vela

Description:

VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:

VIII.A. District Dyslexia Screener Results and number of Dyslexia students by campus update

Presenter: Mr. J. Esquivel

VIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with McAllen ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)

Presenter: Mr. J. Esquivel

VIII.C. Report on the Texas A&M University Center on Disability & Development granted Diaz Jr. High Special Ed $10,000.00

Presenter: Mr. J. Esquivel

VIII.D. HECHS Alternative Graduation Plan 2026 Report

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas

VIII.E. Leaders of Learning Professional Development May–August 2026 Report

Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas, Ms. D. Proa

Description:

IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:

IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025–2026 Budget Amendment to Maintenance Department

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Salary Compensation Plan as recommended by Administration

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the Athletic Department

Presenter: Mr. S. Arjona, Mr. M. Gonzalez

IX.E. Fundraising Update of the Superintendent's Initiatives for 2025-26

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

IX.F. Discussion and possible action to renew RFP #24-25-07 District Wide Student Uniforms for 2026-2027 plan year

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales

IX.G. Discussion and possible action to recommend for Competitive Sealed Proposals #25-26-03 General contractor for Bond Project

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, ERO

IX.H. Discussion and possible action to award RFP#25-26-05 Ancillary Products as selected by the Insurance Committee and recommended by the districts insurance consultant and authorize administration execute all necessary documents

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza

IX.I. Discussion and possible action to award RFP#25-26-06 Group Health Insurance — Fully Funded as selected by the Insurance Committee and recommended by the district's insurance consultant and authorize administration to execute all necessary documents

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza

Description:

X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS: NONE

XI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:

XI.A. Organizational Chart by Departments

XI.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cybersecurity Training Report & Governing Board Acknowledgment Form

Presenter: Mr. A. Lopez

XI.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Valiant Energy Sources Conduct an Energy Efficient Audit on all buildings operated by Hidalgo ISD

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales

XI.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the preparation and publication of a comprehensive list of all payments made to contractors from January 2025 to the current date, and to direct that such information be posted on the HISD website.

Presenter: Ms. G. Garza

XI.E. Discussion and possible action to provide Maxx Claims public insurance adjusters all hail damage insurance information

Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales

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XII. CLOSED SESSION:

Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074

XII.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice

Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)

XII.B. Personnel Matters:

Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)

XII.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

XII.B.2. Discussion regarding the non-renewal of the Chapter 21 term contract of R.B

XIII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:

XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:

XIV.A. Personnel Matter:

Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)

XIV.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel

XIV.A.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding the non-renewal of the Chapter 21 term contract of R.B.

XV. CONSIDER ACTION ON: NONE

XVI. ADJOURNMENT:

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 three (3) 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. Members of the public may comment on any issue or topic, regardless of whether it is included on the posted agenda for the meeting. 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 shall be taken on 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 of three (3) minutes applies."

June 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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