November 19, 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
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership & Instruction |
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5. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Carlos Robledo, Executive Director for District Communications |
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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8. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction |
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8.A. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2024
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8.A.1. NOVEMBER 2024
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8.B. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER 2024
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9. CONSENT ITEMS
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9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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9.A.1.
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9.A.2.
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9.A.3.
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9.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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9.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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9.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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9.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM
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9.B.1.A.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT GAME VERSUS LAREDO LYNDON B. JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS SOCCER TEAM TO ATTEND THE 2025 GULF COAST CLASSIC TOURNAMENT IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.B.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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9.B.2.A.1. WHS JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM
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9.B.2.A.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND THE JROTC WOLFPACK COMPETITION IN ENCINO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.A.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND THE JROTC RAIDER PRACTICE COMPETITION IN ENCINO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.B. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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9.B.2.B.1. WHS & WEHS AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY FIELD TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE AREA X LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENTS IN ROBSTOWN, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.C. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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9.B.2.C.1. CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS & SYMPHONIC BANDS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS BAND TO PERFORM AT THE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND FOR BOTH HONORS AND SYMPHONIC BANDS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C.2. WHS & WEHS MARIACHI STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI PANTERA STUDENTS AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL MARIACHI TECUANI STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE 30TH ANNUAL MARIACHI EXTRAVAGANZA NATIONAL CONTEST IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.B.3.A. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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9.B.3.A.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT HISTORICAL SITES IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.B.3.A.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT SEA WORLD IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.C. DONATIONS
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9.C.1. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.1.A. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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9.C.1.A.1. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT REGIMENT
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT REGIMENT BOOSTER CLUB AND WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE DONATION OF A TRAILER |
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9.C.2. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.2.A. AIRPORT DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Efrain Reyna, Principal |
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9.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $350.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2024 ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
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9.C.2.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM TRINITY MEP ENGINEERING, L.L.C. FOR AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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9.C.2.B. JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Rosa Garcia, Principal |
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9.C.2.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,950.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2024 ANNUAL 5K SCHOLARSHIP RUN
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9.C.2.B.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FROM SERGIO PEÑA CYBER GRANTS FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY
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9.C.2.C. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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9.C.2.C.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,625.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2024 ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
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9.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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9.D.1. TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS
APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR |
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9.D.2. NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NSBA) FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR |
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9.D.3. WESLACO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP FEE WITH THE WESLACO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR |
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9.E. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar |
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9.E.1. SAFETY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Reyna, Executive Director |
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9.E.1.A. APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE FOR FACILITY USE AND SECURITY GUARD TRAINING
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9.E.2. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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9.E.2.A. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION’S APPROVAL OF AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND CHANGE ORDERS FOR PHASE II OF THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS ARTIFICIAL TURF PROJECT (CSP# 25-08-06) AS FOLLOWS:
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9.E.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE DISTRICT FENCING PROJECT FUNDED WITH THE SAFETY AND FACILITIES ENHANCEMENT (SAFE) GRANT (CSP# 25-11-24) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.E.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL NEW BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS SCOREBOARD PROJECT (CSP# 25-09-13) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.E.2.D. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES AT PFC MARIO YBARRA ELEMENTARY AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BOND PROJECT (CSP# 25-10-19), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.E.2.E. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE DR. R.E. MARGO ELEMENTARY MARQUEE PROJECT (RFP# 25-11-17), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.E.2.F. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE HVAC IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT FOR DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 25-11-25), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.E.2.G. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE HVAC CONTROLS DISTRICTWIDE BOND PROJECT (CSP# 25-11-26), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.F. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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9.F.1. PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Erica Garcia, Coordinator |
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9.F.1.A. APPROVAL OF THE 2024-2025 MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (SHAC)
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9.G. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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9.G.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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9.G.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
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9.G.1.B. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESALE OF FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY AD VALOREM TAXES
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9.G.1.C. APPROVAL OF THE 2024 CERTIFIED PROPERTY TAX ROLL
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9.G.1.D. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SOUTH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR
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9.G.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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9.G.2.A. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
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9.G.2.B. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2024: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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9.G.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024
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9.G.2.D. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTHS OF AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER 2024
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9.G.2.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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9.G.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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9.G.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024
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9.G.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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9.G.4.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR FORKLIFT FOR THE WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT (RFP# 25-11-20)
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9.G.4.B. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR HVAC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 25-11-21)
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9.G.4.C. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR VEHICLES FOR THE SAFETY & SECURITY DEPARTMENT (RFP# 25-11-22)
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9.G.4.D. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICES DISTRICT-WIDE (RFP# 25-11-27)
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9.G.4.E. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR THE SELECTION OF ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECTS (RFQ# 24-01-18)
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9.G.4.F. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR THE SELECTION OF ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROJECTS (RFQ #24-01-19)
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9.H. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.H.1. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR TO INCLUDE POLICY SERVICE
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9.H.2. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL OF THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR
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10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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10.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
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11.A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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11.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CAST 140 VOTES IN THE ELECTION FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT (HCAD) FOR ELECTION 2025-2027 AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE CAST VOTES
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11.B. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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11.B.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH GIGNAC & ASSOCIATES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AGRICULTURAL FACILITY PROJECT
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11.C. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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11.C.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
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12. CLOSED MEETING TO DISCUSS
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12.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.074)
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12.A.1. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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12.A.1.A. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.1.B. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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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. 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 551.071
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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.B. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION ON EMPLOYMENT OR CERTIFIED PERSONNEL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION ON RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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