October 20, 2025 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 Secondary School Leadership & Instruction |
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5. AWARDS | RECOGNITIONS | PROCLAMATIONS
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
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools |
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8.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction
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8.A.1. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR OCTOBER 2025
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8.A.1.A. OCTOBER 2025
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8.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2025
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9. CONSENT ITEMS
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9.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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9.A.1. PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES
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9.A.2. REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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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
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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9.B.1.A.1. WHS VARSITY BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.2. WHS VARSITY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.3. WHS VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND THE SOUTH SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT VARSITY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.A.4. WHS VARSITY & JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS
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9.B.1.A.4.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT BASKETBALL GAME VERSUS SAN ANTONIO TAFT HIGH SCHOOL IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.4.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY AND JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT BASKETBALL GAME VERSUS LAREDO ALEXANDER HIGH SCHOOL IN LAREDO, TEXAS
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9.B.1.A.5. WHS VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY, & FRESHMEN BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY, JUNIOR VARSITY, AND FRESHMEN BOYS BASKETBALL TEAMS TO ATTEND A NON-DISTRICT BASKETBALL GAME VERSUS LONDON HIGH SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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9.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS |
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9.B.1.B.2. WEHS VARSITY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM TO ATTEND THE 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN ROUND ROCK, 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
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, 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 A RAIDER MEET IN ENCINO, TEXAS
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9.B.2.B. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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9.B.2.B.1. WHS PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL PANTHER CORPS STUDENTS TO PERFORM AT THE DISNEY IMAGINATION CAMPUS PARADE IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA |
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9.B.2.B.2. BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC & CONCERT BANDS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC AND CONCERT BANDS TO PERFORM AT THE BAND FESTIVAL AND FOR BOTH 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. MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Celinda Guajardo, Principal |
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9.B.3.A.1. 5TH GRADE STUDENTS |
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9.B.3.A.2. 4TH GRADE STUDENTS |
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9.C. DONATIONS
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9.C.1. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.C.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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9.C.1.A.1. WHS JROTC PROGRAM
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $400.00 FROM GUADALUPE GONZALEZ FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL JROTC PROGRAM |
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9.C.1.B. SOUTH PALM GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL
Mrs. Tina Wells, Principal |
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9.C.1.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION OF 8 BOXWOOD PLANTS VALUED AT $120.00 FROM RON MCVEY FOR SOUTH PALM GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL
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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
Mr. Gilberto Rebolloso, Principal |
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9.C.2.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FROM CENTRAL PLUMBING & ELECTRIC SUPPLY FOR AIRPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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9.C.2.B. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Monica Vanderveer, Principal |
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9.C.2.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000.00 FROM JP’S ACE ELECTRIC FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF
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9.D. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
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9.D.1. ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRAINING CREDIT
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9.E. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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9.E.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. John Garlic, Elementary Academic Officer |
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9.E.1.A. APPROVAL OF WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CAMPUS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IMPROVEMENT PLANS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.F. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.F.1. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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9.F.1.A. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE FOR TRAINING SERVICES ON CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE(S) FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.F.1.B. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER FOR TRAINING SERVICES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.F.2. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER FOR PARTNERSHIP WITH INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
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9.G. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.G.1. NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Carmen Briones, Principal |
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9.G.1.A. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEXAS LESSON STUDY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY SUPPORT (TXLS PLC)
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9.H. OPERATIONS & WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT
Mr. Orlando Peña, Director |
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9.H.1. APPROVAL OF OBSOLETE/DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY TO BE DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND BE SOLD OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDINGLY
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9.I. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Juanita Ybarra-Rodriguez, Assistant Superintendent |
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9.I.1. APPROVAL OF THE WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPENSATION PLAN UPDATES FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR
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9.I.2. APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL WITH THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR TO INCLUDE POLICY SERVICE
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9.J. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Mr. David Robledo, CFO |
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9.J.1. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025
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9.J.2. APPROVAL OF REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS LOCAL ASSESSMENT FEE FOR SPECIAL SERVICE PROJECTS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
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9.J.3. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RESALE OF FORECLOSED REAL ESTATE PROPERTIES FOR FAILURE TO PAY AD VALOREM TAXES
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9.J.4. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director |
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9.J.4.A. APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED JULY 31, 2025
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9.J.4.B. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR AUGUST 2025
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9.J.4.C. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR AUGUST 2025: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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9.J.4.D. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2025
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9.J.4.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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9.J.5. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director |
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9.J.5.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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9.J.6. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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9.J.6.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS: INSPECTIONS, SERVICES, AND REPAIRS (RFP# 26-09-14 RE-BID)
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9.J.6.B. APPROVAL OF QUOTE AWARDS FOR COPIERS DISTRICT-WIDE (RFCQ# 2025-05)
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9.K. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTS
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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9.K.1. APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING TRACK RESURFACING PROJECT (CSP# 25-05-61)
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9.K.2. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY AND WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CONNECTION OF THE FIRE SAFETY WATER LINE FROM PRECINCT 1 WELLNESS ACTIVITY COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRE SAFETY WATER LINE LOOP
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9.K.3. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE STUDENT RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT BOND PROJECTS FOR THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-08-07 REBID) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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9.K.4. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE TENNIS COURTS IMPROVEMENTS BOND PROJECT FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL (CSP# 26-08-15) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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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
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12. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)
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12.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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12.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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12.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND 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 (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.071)
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12.B.4. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CAUSE NO. CL-24-2115-J; MEGAN RIOS VS. WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 10 OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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12.B.5. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CAUSE NO: C-2491-24-E; MARIA HERRERA VS WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE 275TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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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 OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.3. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO: C-2491-24-E; MARIA HERRERA VS WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE 275TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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13.A.4. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CAUSE NO. CL-24-2115-J; MEGAN RIOS VS. WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; IN THE COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 10 OF HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
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