March 21, 2024 at 5:30 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 Secondary School Leadership & Instruction |
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5. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
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6. PROCLAMATIONS
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7. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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9. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
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9.A. MONITORING CALENDAR
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9.A.1. MARCH 2024
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10. CONSENT ITEMS
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10.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ON FEBRUARY 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caBbS7UfU_A |
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10.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIPS
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10.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
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10.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
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10.B.1.A.1. VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A REGIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.2. VARSITY GIRLS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A REGIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.3. VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A REGIONAL TRACK MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.4. VARSITY GIRLS TRACK TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS TRACK TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A REGIONAL TRACK MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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10.B.1.A.5. VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA ROUND OF THE STATE PLAYOFFS VS SAN ANTONIO BRENNAN HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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10.B.1.A.6. VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM TO COMPETE IN THE AREA ROUND OF THE STATE PLAYOFFS VS SAN ANTONIO HARLAN HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
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10.B.1.B.1. VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS TRACK TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGIONAL TRACK MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.B.2. VARSITY GIRLS TRACK TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS TRACK TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGIONAL TRACK MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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10.B.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
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10.B.2.A.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL (GEAR UP)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GEAR UP STUDENTS TO VISIT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COLLEGE STATION IN COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.A.2. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL (GEAR UP)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GEAR UP STUDENTS TO VISIT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.A.3. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL (GEAR UP)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL GEAR UP STUDENTS TO VISIT UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
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10.B.2.B.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR TO ATTEND THE END-OF-YEAR REWARD INCENTIVE TRIP TO SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.2. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL MARACHI PANTERA
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI PANTERA STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MARIACHI EDUCATORS STATE MARIACHI COMPETITION IN SOMERSET, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.3. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS EDUCATORS COLORGUARD ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.4. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL COLORGUARD
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL COLORGUARD STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS COLORGUARD CIRCUIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST AT MOE & GENE JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL IN BUDA, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.5. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL COLORGUARD
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL COLORGUARD STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS EDUCATORS COLORGUARD ASSOCIATION STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST AT NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.6. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BAND
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS EDUCATORS COLOR GUARD ASSOCIATION WINDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST AT NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.7. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BAND
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS COLOR GUARD CIRCUIT WINDS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST AT LEONARD MERRELL CENTER IN KATY, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.8. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL & MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL MARIACHI
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND MARY HOGE MIDDLE SCHOOL MARIACHI STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MARIACHI EDUCATORS STATE MARIACHI COMPETITION IN SOMERSET, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.C. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COMPLEX
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10.B.2.C.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL & WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE AREA X AGRISCIENCE CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS IN SINTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.C.2. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL & WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA (BPA) NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS |
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10.B.2.C.3. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL & WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE GREENPOWER USA NATIONAL ELECTRIC CAR RACE IN LINCOLN, ALABAMA
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10.B.2.C.4. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL & WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE HEALTH OCCUPATION STUDENTS OF AMERICA (HOSA) STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN GALVESTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.D. BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (TMSCA)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE QUALIFIERS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS MATH AND SCIENCE COACHES ASSOCIATION (TMSCA) IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.E. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (UIL)
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL UIL STUDENTS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.C. DONATIONS
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10.C.1. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
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10.C.1.A. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF TAMALES VALUED AT $250.00 FROM DELIA'S SPECIALIZING IN TAMALES FOR THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
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10.C.2. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION
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10.C.2.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $150.00 FROM CASA DE MARISCOS FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT CENTER |
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10.C.2.B. NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM PAYNE WESLACO MOTORS FOR NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
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10.C.2.C. RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $1082.15 FROM MCCOY'S BUILDING SUPPLY FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT CENTER |
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10.D. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
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10.D.1. DISTRICT OF INNOVATION
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10.D.1.A. APPROVAL TO AMEND THE DISTRICT OF INNOVATION PLAN PERTAINING TO FDA(LOCAL) INTERDISTRICT TRANSFERS
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10.D.2. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
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10.D.2.A. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THE REPLACEMENT OF CHROMEBOOKS FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR 1ST THROUGH 9TH GRADE STUDENTS
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10.D.2.B. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT DISTRICTWIDE
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10.E. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
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10.E.1. APPROVAL OF ATHLETIC SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS
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10.F. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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10.F.1. APPROVAL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DROPOUT RECOVERY PROGRAM/CAMPUS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO STUDENTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-26
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10.F.2. APPROVAL OF THE CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING YOUTH PREVENTION EDUCATION CURRICULUM FROM REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER
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10.G. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
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10.G.1. APPROVAL FOR THE PLAYGROUND REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AS FOLLOWS:
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10.G.2. APPROVAL FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO RESCIND THE ACTION TAKEN DURING THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024, REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LED LIGHTING UPGRADES PROJECT AT BOBBY LACKEY STADIUM INCLUDING THE DELEGATION TO ADMINISTRATION TO RANK THE PROPOSALS AND THE CRITERIA AND POINTS FOR RANKING THE PROPOSALS
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10.H. SAFE & SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS & ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
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10.H.1. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE HIDALGO COUNTY JUVENILE BOARD (HCJB) AND THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SERVE THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS WHO ARE EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.I. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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10.I.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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10.I.1.A. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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10.I.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2024
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10.I.1.C. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR JANUARY 2024
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10.I.1.D. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR JANUARY 2024: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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10.I.1.E. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR THE EIGHT MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2024
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10.I.1.F. APPROVAL OF 2024 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LRGVDC)
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10.I.2. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
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10.I.2.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 2024
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10.I.3. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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10.I.3.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARDS: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, SUPPLIES, SERVICE & INSPECTIONS (RFP# 24-03-21)
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10.I.3.B. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD: ATHLETIC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 23-03-32)
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10.I.4. RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
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10.I.4.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD RENEWAL FOR PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE - BOILER & MACHINERY, PROPERTY, & CONTENTS, INLAND MARINE AND FLOOD (RFP# 23-04-36)
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10.J. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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10.J.1. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONS/REVISIONS/DELETIONS OF LOCAL POLICIES RESULTING FROM THE POLICY REVIEW SESSION CONDUCTED ON JANUARY 24-25, 2024, WITH DRAFTS PREPARED BY TASB POLICY SERVICE
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11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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11.A. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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11.A.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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11.A.1.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF THE APPROVAL OF BOND UNDERWRITERS FOR BOND ISSUANCE SERIES 2024
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11.A.2. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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11.A.2.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD TO RANK THE FIRMS THAT SUBMITTED QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS FOR DELINQUENT TAX ATTORNEY SERVICES (RFQ# 24-02-23)
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11.B. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
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11.B.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COMPLEX TO CHIP VASQUEZ ATHLETIC COMPLEX
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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 ON CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & 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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13. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING
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13.A. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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13.B. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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13.C. 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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14. RECONVENE IN OPEN MEETING
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14.A. POSSIBLE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED MEETING
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14.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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