December 17, 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. Elias Treviño, Director of Assessment & Accountability |
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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 DECEMBER 2024
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8.A.1. DECEMBER 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 DECEMBER 2024
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9. CONSENT ITEMS
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9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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9.A.1. SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
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9.A.2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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9.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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9.B.1. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar |
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9.B.1.A. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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9.B.1.A.1. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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9.B.1.A.1.1. WHS VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE AREA PLAY-OFF GAME VERSUS EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.1.2. WHS VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM TO ATTEND A SCRIMMAGE GAME VERSUS LAREDO UNITED HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.1.3. WHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS WRESTLING TEAMS TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP IN CYPRESS, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.1.4. WHS VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE NORTH EAST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REGIONAL GOLF PREVIEW MEET IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.1.5. WHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS SWIM TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS SWIM TEAMS TO ATTEND THE REGION VIII 6-A SWIM MEET IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.1.6. WHS CHEERLEADERS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS TO ATTEND THE VARSITY FOOTBALL AREA PLAY-OFF GAME VERSUS EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.2. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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9.B.1.A.2.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS & GIRLS SWIMMING TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS AND GIRLS SWIMMING TEAM TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE REGION VIII-5A SWIMMING AND DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.2.2. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE 3RD ANNUAL INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY LADY ANGEL SOFTBALL CLASSIC IN PORTLAND, 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
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PANTHER BATTALION TEAM TO ATTEND ROUND TWO OF THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE (UIL) TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME IN LAREDO, 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 STUDENTS
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9.B.2.B.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE 2025 SAN ANTONIO LIVESTOCK SHOW IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.B.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS ESPORTS LEAGUE FINALS IN WACO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.B.1.3. 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) REGION V LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, 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. WHS PANTHER CORPS
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9.B.2.C.1.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS TO ATTEND ROUND TWO OF THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE (UIL) TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C.1.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION AREA G BAND AUDITIONS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
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9.B.2.C.2. WHS DREAMETTES
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL DREAMETTE STUDENTS TO ATTEND ROUND TWO OF THE UNIVERSITY INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE (UIL) TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME IN LAREDO, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.C.3. WEHS WILDCAT REGIMENT
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT REGIMENT STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE TEXAS MUSIC EDUCATORS' ASSOCIATION AREA G BAND AUDITIONS IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.2.C.4. BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL HONORS & SYMPHONIC BANDS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA 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.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.B.3.A. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Monica Vanderveer, Principal |
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9.B.3.A.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5TH GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.C. DONATIONS
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9.C.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT CONTRIBUTION OF SERVICES FROM NORMA GARCIA TO DECORATE CHRISTMAS TREES IN THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDROOM
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9.C.2. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar |
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9.C.2.A. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Dr. Cynthia Cid, Director |
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9.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF BICYCLES VALUED AT $419.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES NATIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH CONTEST
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9.C.2.A.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF TURKEYS VALUED AT $281.00 FROM DOMINIC REYNA CAMPAIGN FOR THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TURKEY DINNER DONATION FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
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9.C.2.A.3. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF 2 GIFT CARDS VALUED AT $270.00 FROM THE ST. JOAN OF ARC KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOR THE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES TURKEY DINNER DONATION FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
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9.C.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.3.A. JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Rosa Garcia, Principal |
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9.C.3.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00 FROM DONNA MEDICAL CLINIC FOR THE JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2024 ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
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9.C.3.B. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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9.C.3.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM PABLO PEÑA JR. FOR MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILIES IN NEED
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9.D. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. Abel Aguilar |
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9.D.1. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Dr. Cynthia Cid, Director |
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9.D.1.A. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE COLLEGE BOUND-CAREER LINKED GEAR UP GRANT
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9.D.2. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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9.D.2.A. APPROVAL TO RATIFY CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE REFURBISHING OF THE ARCHES FOR THE BILLBOARD DIGITAL CONVERSION PROJECT (CSP# 24-06-39)
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9.D.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION'S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE LIGHTING UPGRADES BOND PROJECT FOR THE SUSAN M. PETERSON CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS (CSP# 25-12-34), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.D.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE RUNNING TRACK BOND PROJECTS FOR THREE MIDDLE SCHOOLS: BEATRIZ G. GARZA, DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR, AND CENTRAL (CSP# 25-12-31), AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.D.2.D. APPROVAL OF A PROCUREMENT METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BAND PRACTICE FIELD SYNTHETIC TURF AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AS FOLLOWS:
1. APPROVAL OF THE COMPETITIVE SEALED BID PROPOSAL (CSP) METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PROJECT(S) 2. APPROVAL TO DELEGATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO THE ADMINISTRATION TO RANK THE PROPOSALS TO BE RECEIVED; AND 3. APPROVAL OF CRITERIA AND POINTS TO BE USED FOR RANKING THE PROPOSALS |
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9.D.2.E. APPROVAL TO HIRE GOMEZ MENDEZ SAENZ, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL BAND PRACTICE FIELD SYNTHETIC TURF AND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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9.D.2.F. APPROVAL TO REJECT THE PROPOSAL RECEIVED FOR THE TENNIS COURTS IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT AND TO RESTART THE PROCESS USING THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THIS PROJECT
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9.E. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.E.1. ADVANCED ACADEMICS & SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Claudia Martinez, Manager |
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9.E.1.A. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE TEXAS PRE-FRESHMEN ENGINEERING PROGRAM (TEXPREP) FOR THE 2025 SUMMER AND THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.E.2. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Yvett Morales, Principal |
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9.E.2.A. WHS JROTC UNIT
APPROVAL TO UPDATE THE APPLICATION AND CONTRACT FOR JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) UNIT AT WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL |
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9.F. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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9.F.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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9.F.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2024
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9.F.1.B. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED SIGNERS AT TEXAS NATIONAL BANK
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9.F.1.C. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED ADMINISTRATORS TO INITIATE BANKING TRANSACTIONS WITH TEXAS NATIONAL BANK
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9.F.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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9.F.2.A. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FOUR MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2024
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9.F.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2024
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9.F.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR OCTOBER 2024
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9.F.2.D. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2024: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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9.F.2.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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9.F.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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9.F.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 2024
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9.F.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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9.F.4.A. APPROVAL OF EXTENSION AWARD FOR WELDING SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT DISTRICT-WIDE (RFQ# 24-12-17)
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9.G. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Janie Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.G.1. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING DESIGNATION OF TEN NON-BUSINESS DAYS FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST RECEIVED FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 AS SUCH: JANUARY 2, 3, MARCH 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, NOVEMBER 26, DECEMBER 29, AND 30, 2025
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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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10.A.1. BOARD MEMBER & NEW BOARD TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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11. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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11.A. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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11.A.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RESCHEDULE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS TO THE THIRD MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
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11.B. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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11.B.1. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION’S RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE HVAC UPGRADES PROJECT AT NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (CSP# 25-12-28) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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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.A.1.C. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE INTERIM PRINCIPAL AT NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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13. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING 551.071 & 551.074
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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. 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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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 PROFESSIONAL & NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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14.D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR THE INTERIM PRINCIPAL AT NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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