November 16, 2023 at 5:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM
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3. INVOCATION
Mr. Elias Treviño, Director of Assessment & Accountability
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & TEXAS PLEDGE
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership & Instruction
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5. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE PRESENTATIONS
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF TRUSTEES OF OCTOBER 17, 2023
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9.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIPS
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9.B.1. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (WHS & WEHS Mariachi)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI TO ACCOMPANY AND COMPETE AT THE MARIACHI EXTRAVAGANZA CONTEST VOCAL COMPETITION AT THE LILA COCKRELL THEATRE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Joe Calvillo, Jr. Career & Technology Education - WHS & WEHS)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA) REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.3. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Joe Calvillo, Jr. Career & Technology Education)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW TO BE HELD IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.4. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Beatriz Garza Middle School)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL ALGEBRA I STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE TENTH ANNUAL JAVELINA CUP MATHEMATICS COMPETITION IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS |
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9.B.5. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Central Middle School)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL ALGEBRA I STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE TENTH ANNUAL JAVELINA CUP MATHEMATICS COMPETITION IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS |
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9.B.6. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Dr. Armando Cuellar Middle School)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL ALGEBRA I STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE TENTH ANNUAL JAVELINA CUP MATHEMATICS COMPETITION IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS |
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9.B.7. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Mary Hoge Middle School)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL ALGEBRA I STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE TENTH ANNUAL JAVELINA CUP MATHEMATICS COMPETITION IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS |
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9.B.8. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2024 GULF COAST CLASSIC SOCCER TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.9. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE 21ST ANNUAL CY-FAIR ISD INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN CYPRESS, TEXAS |
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9.B.10. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE REGION IV WRESTLING TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.11. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE STATE 6-A WRESTLING TOURNAMENT IN CYPRESS, TEXAS |
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9.B.12. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP (Weslaco High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2023 REGION IV CHAMPIONSHIP IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.13. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco East High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS VARSITY WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN CYPRESS, TEXAS |
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9.B.14. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco East High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS JV WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE JV DISTRICT WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.15. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco East High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS VARSITY WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE DISTRICT WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.16. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP (Weslaco East High School - Athletics)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND GIRLS VARSITY WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE REGIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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9.C. DONATIONS
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9.C.1. DONATION (Weslaco ISD)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTION OF SERVICES FROM NORMA GARCIA TO DECORATE CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDROOM |
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9.C.2. DONATION (Joe Calvillo, Jr. Career & Technology Education)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION SPOOKTACULAR SHOWCASE |
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9.C.3. DONATION (Airport Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4TH GRADE CLUB |
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9.C.4. DONATION (Justice Raul A. Gonzalez Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,720.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5K SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER |
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9.C.5. DONATION (Memorial Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY 2ND GRADE CLUB |
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9.C.6. DONATION (Memorial Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $960.00 FROM RED RIVERS FARMS FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION |
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9.C.7. DONATION (North Bridge Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT CLUBS |
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9.C.8. DONATION (PFC Mario Ybarra Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $350.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NATIONAL TEACHERS' DAY |
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9.C.9. DONATION (Rodolfo "Rudy" Silva Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $225.00 FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF
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9.C.10. DONATION (Rodolfo "Rudy" Silva Elementary)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARIACHI
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9.C.11. DONATION (WISD Mariachi Program)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF A VIOLIN FROM BOSKY STRINGS FOR THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MARIACHI PROGRAM |
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9.C.12. DONATION (Parent & Family Engagement)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF $250.00 VISA GIFT CARD FROM THE ROTARY CLUB OF WESLACO FOR THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VETERANS' DAY CEREMONY |
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9.C.13. DONATION (Parent & Family Engagement)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF 10 TURKEY DINNERS FROM THE WESLACO LIONS CLUB FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES IN NEED |
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9.C.14. DONATION (Parent & Family Engagement)
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT COAT DONATIONS FROM THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FAMILIES IN NEED |
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9.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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9.D.1. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRAINING CREDIT
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9.D.2. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NSBA) FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR
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9.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION
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9.E.1. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION (Instructional Technology)
APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION IN THE UTEACH ONLINE BLENDED LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
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9.E.2. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION (Instructional Programs)
APPROVAL TO SIGN CONTRACT WITH EDDIRECTION TO BEGIN WORK FOR THE EFFECTIVE SCHOOLS FRAMEWORK GRANT WITH DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF NOTICE OF GRANT AWARDS (NOGA) |
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9.F. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY TO INITIATE ADVISE TX HYBRID COLLEGE ADVISING PROGRAM AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.G. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
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9.G.1. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
APPROVAL OF OBSOLETE/DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY
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9.G.2. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS
APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR A NEW MARQUEE SIGN FOR MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DIGITAL DISPLAY BOARDS FOR THE MARQUEE SIGNS AT DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND THE JOE CALVILLO, JR. CTE COMPLEX PROJECT (CSP# 23-08-08)
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9.H. HUMAN RESOURCES
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9.H.1. HUMAN RESOURCES
APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR |
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9.H.2. HUMAN RESOURCES
APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR |
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9.I. BUSINESS & FINANCE
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9.I.1. BUSINESS & FINANCE
APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023 |
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9.I.2. BUSINESS & FINANCE
APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESALE OF FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY AD VALOREM TAXES |
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9.I.3. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Finance Department)
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS |
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9.I.4. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Finance Department)
APPROVAL OF MONTHLY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 |
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9.I.5. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Finance Department)
APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES |
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9.I.6. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Finance Department)
APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
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9.I.7. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Payroll Department)
APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 30, 2023 |
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9.I.8. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Purchasing Department)
APPROVAL TO REJECT PROPOSAL: INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES (RFP #24-10-15) |
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9.I.9. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Purchasing Department)
APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD: CAFETERIA EQUIPMENT REPAIRS (RFP #24-11-16) |
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9.I.10. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Purchasing Department)
APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD: HVAC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP #23-11-22) |
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9.I.11. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Purchasing Department)
APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD: PEST CONTROL SERVICE DISTRICT-WIDE (RFP #22-11-06)
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9.I.12. BUSINESS & FINANCE (Purchasing Department)
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THE ANNUAL RENEWAL OF MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR THE DISTRICT’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE 2023-2024 YEAR |
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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10.A. DISCUSSION ITEM
UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY BOARD MEMBERS |
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11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
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11.A. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) TO SERVE ON THE HIDALGO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2024-2025 AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR NOMINATION
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11.B. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (Lone Star Governance)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO ADOPT THE GOAL & PROGRESS MEASURES 2023-2028 |
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11.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (Lone Star Governance)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE VISION DRAFTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON JULY 26, 2023, AND AUGUST 24, 2023
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11.D. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (Lone Star Governance)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE THEORY OF ACTION DRAFTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON JULY 26, 2023, AND AUGUST 24, 2023
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11.E. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (Lone Star Governance)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES QUARTERLY SELF-EVALUATIONS USING THE TEA IMPLEMENTATION INTEGRITY INSTRUMENT
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11.F. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (School Leadership & Instruction)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR EXPEDITIOUS AND EFFECTIVE WAIVER REQUESTS IN THE INTEREST OF DISTRICT OPERATIONS |
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11.G. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (Maintenance & Operations)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A CHANGE ORDER TO THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STORM DRAIN CONNECTION TO THE CITY OF WESLACO STORM DRAIN SYSTEM (CSP# 24-08-02) RESULTING FROM MATERIAL CHANGES REQUIRED BY THE CITY OF WESLACO
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11.H. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (Business & Finance)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO SEEK REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR DELINQUENT TAX COLLECTION SERVICES |
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11.I. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (Business & Finance)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 |
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11.J. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION (Business & Finance)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION DECLARING EXPECTATION TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT |
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12. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS
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12.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074)
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12.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.3. DELIBERATION REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, REASSIGNMENT, DUTIES, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF A PUBLIC OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE (TEX. GOV'T. CODE 551.074 AND 551.071)
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12.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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12.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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12.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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12.B.3. A MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY CONFLICTS WITH CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (TEX. GOV'T CODE 551.071)
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12.C. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED AGREED RESOLUTION AND ACTION PLAN AS PER THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
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13. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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13.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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13.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE RECOMMENDED AGREED RESOLUTION AND ACTION PLAN AS PER THE TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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