March 9, 2026 at 6:00 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. PRESENTATION
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9. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE
Dr. Richard Rivera, Superintendent of Schools |
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9.A. Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary School Leadership & Instruction
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9.A.1. DISCUSSION ON THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING CALENDAR FOR MARCH 2026
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9.A.2. MARCH 2026
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9.A.3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE LONE STAR GOVERNANCE BOARD MONITORING REPORT FOR MARCH 2026
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10. CONSENT ITEMS
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10.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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10.A.1. REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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10.B. OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIPS
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10.B.1. ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Desi Rodriguez, Director |
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10.B.1.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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10.B.1.A.1. WHS BOYS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.A.2. WHS GIRLS GOLF TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS GOLF TEAM TO ATTEND THE REGIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.1.B. WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL
Dr. David Gamboa, Principal |
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10.B.1.B.1. WEHS VARSITY BOYS POWERLIFTING TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS POWERLIFTING TEAM TO ATTEND THE STATE MEET IN ABILENE, TX. |
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10.B.2. SECONDARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.B.2.A. WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL
Enrique Ornelas, Principal |
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10.B.2.A.1. WHS UIL ACADEMIC TEAMS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL UIL ACADEMICS TEAM TO COMPETE AT REGIONALS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B. JOE CALVILLO, JR. CAREER & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COMPLEX
Mrs. Eliza Gomez, Director |
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10.B.2.B.1. WEHS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY STUDENT TO COMPETE AT THE PROJECT MFG ADVANCED MANUFACTURING NATIONAL COMPETITION IN GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS |
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10.B.2.B.2. WHS & WEHS FCCLA STUDENTS
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10.B.2.B.2.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE FAMILY, CAREER, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OF AMERICA (FCCLA) STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN DALLAS, TEXAS
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10.B.2.B.2.2. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE GREENPOWER USA NATIONAL ELECTRIC CAR RACE IN LINCOLN, ALABAMA
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10.B.2.B.3. WEHS JROTC TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL JROTC TEAM TO COMPETE AT THE ISLANDER CHALLENGE 2026 IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.4. WHS & WEHS SKILLSUSA STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL SKILLSUSA STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE SKILLSUSA STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.B.5. WHS & WEHS AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL AGRISCIENCE STUDENTS TO COMPETE AT THE AREA X FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA (FFA) CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS IN SINTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.C. BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mrs. Melissa Mora-Rodriguez, Principal |
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10.B.2.C.1. BGMS CHEER TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER TEAM TO VISIT SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.D. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Christopher Fernandez, Director |
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10.B.2.D.1. WHS DREAMETTES TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL DREAMETTES TEAM TO COMPETE AT THE AMERICAN DANCE AND DRILL TEAM NATIONAL COMPETITION IN DENTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.D.2. WEHS STARLETTES TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STARLETTES TEAM TO COMPETE AT THE AMERICAN DANCE AND DRILL TEAM NATIONAL COMPETITION IN DENTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.D.3. DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MS SILVER STARS DANCE TEAM
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR DR. ARMANDO CUELLAR MIDDLE SCHOOL SILVER STARS DANCE TEAM TO COMPETE AT THE AMERICAN DANCE AND DRILL TEAM NATIONAL COMPETITION IN DENTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.D.4. CMS & BGMS ORCHESTRA STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL AND BEATRIZ G. GARZA MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE END OF THE YEAR REWARD INCENTIVE TRIP TO THE MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS AND KEMAH BOARDWALK IN HOUSTON, TEXAS |
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10.B.2.E. SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Mr. Neil Garza, Director |
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10.B.2.E.1. APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR STUDENT WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT FROM WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL TO ATTEND THE CITY TRAVEL PROGRAM AT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SCHOOL IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
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10.B.3. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.B.3.A. NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Carmen Briones, Principal |
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10.B.3.A.1. 3RD GRADE STUDENTS
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-VALLEY TRIP FOR NORTH BRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3RD GRADE STUDENTS TO VISIT TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS |
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10.C. DONATIONS
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10.C.1. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendent |
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10.C.1.A. AIRPORT DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mr. Gilberto Rebolloso, Principal |
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10.C.1.A.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $45.00 FROM FELICITA PEQUENO FOR AIRPORT DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.C.1.B. CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Monica Vanderveer, Principal |
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10.C.1.B.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $300.00 FROM SALINAS FUNERAL HOME FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.C.1.B.2. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM JP'S ACE ELECTRIC FOR CLECKLER-HEALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.C.1.C. DR. R.E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Arcadia Lopez, Principal |
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10.C.1.C.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATIONS VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $800.00 FROM VARIOUS SPONSORS FOR DR. R.E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.C.1.D. JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ms. Rosa Garcia, Principal |
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10.C.1.D.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $500.00 FROM CITY OF WESLACO MAYOR ADRIAN GONZALEZ FOR JUSTICE RAUL A. GONZALEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.C.1.E. SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Selma Gutierrez, Principal |
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10.C.1.E.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $200.00 FROM LNR APARTMENTS AND HOMES FOR SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.C.1.F. RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mrs. Claudia Martinez, Principal |
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10.C.1.F.1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT DONATION VALUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $100.00 FROM CITY OF WESLACO COMMISSIONER ADRIAN FARIAS FOR RODOLFO "RUDY" SILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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10.D. SCHOOL LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT
Mr. Daniel Budimir & Mrs. Beatriz Solano, Assistant Superintendents |
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10.D.1. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT
Mr. John Garlic, Elementary Academic Officer |
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10.D.1.A. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROVISION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSIONER FOR ALL STUDENTS TO HAVE ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS THAT ENCOMPASS ALL TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (TEKS) AND SUBJECTS, EXCLUDING PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
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10.E. STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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10.E.1. APPROVAL OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADMORE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, LLC TO PROVIDE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENTS FOR THE 2025-2026, 2026-2027, AND 2027-2028 SCHOOL YEARS
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10.F. MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Mr. Americo Garza, Executive Director |
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10.F.1. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE BOND PHASE I WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL AND WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL NEW BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL FIELDS SCOREBOARD PROJECT (CSP# 25-09-13) AS FOLLOWS:
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10.F.2. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A SCOREBOARD AT THE WESLACO EAST HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM (RFCQ# 2024-06) AS FOLLOWS:
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10.F.3. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE ADMINISTRATION’S APPROVAL OF THE ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE VESTIBULES AT DESIGNATED SCHOOL BUILDINGS, MAIN ENTRANCES DISTRICTWIDE (CSP# 25-01-16) FUNDED BY THE COPS GRANT AND SAFE GRANT AS FOLLOWS:
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10.F.4. APPROVAL OF FINAL COMPLETION FOR THE WESLACO HIGH SCHOOL FENCING PROJECT (CSP# 26-08-12) AS FOLLOWS:
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10.F.5. APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES BOND PHASE 2 PROJECT AT THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS: DR. R. E. MARGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL (CSP# 26-02-26) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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10.F.6. APPROVAL TO RATIFY THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SALE OF DISTRICT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2110 N. WESTGATE DR., WESLACO, TX 78596, PURSUANT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 272
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10.G. BUSINESS & FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Ms. Deborah Rodriguez, Executive Director for Payroll, Bond Management, & Finance |
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10.G.1. FINANCE DEPARTMENT
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10.G.1.A. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW OFFICE OF ELOY SEPULVEDA FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026
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10.G.1.B. APPROVAL OF LEGAL FEES FOR THE LAW FIRM WALSH GALLEGOS, KYLE ROBINSON & DE LOS SANTOS P.C. FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026
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10.G.1.C. APPROVAL OF 2026 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FEE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (LRGVDC)
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10.G.2. BUDGET DEPARTMENT
Mr. Javiel Ruiz, Budget Director |
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10.G.2.A. FOR INFORMATION ONLY: FINANCIAL UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 31, 2026
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10.G.2.B. APPROVAL OF THE INVESTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2026
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10.G.2.C. APPROVAL OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY TAX ADJUSTMENTS FOR JANUARY 2026
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10.G.2.D. APPROVAL OF HIDALGO COUNTY TAX OFFICE COLLECTION REPORT FOR JANUARY 2026: CURRENT AND DELINQUENT TAXES
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10.G.2.E. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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10.G.3. PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Mr. Jesse Fonseca, Director of Payroll Business & Operations |
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10.G.3.A. APPROVAL OF OVERTIME REPORTS FOR THE MONTH ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2026
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10.G.4. PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
Mr. Baldemar Garcia, Director |
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10.G.4.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SUPPLIES, SERVICE, AND INSPECTIONS (RFP# 26-03-27)
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10.G.4.B. APPROVAL OF AWARD EXTENSION FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 (RFQ# 24-05-30)
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10.G.4.C. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR ATHLETIC SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT (RFP# 26-03-30)
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10.G.5. RISK MANAGEMENT & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
Dr. Raul Cantu, Manager |
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10.G.5.A. APPROVAL OF PROPOSAL AWARD FOR PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE – BOILER & MACHINERY, PROPERTY & CONTENTS, INLAND MARINE, AND FLOOD (RFP # 26-03-28)
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11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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11.A. UPDATE ON TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, EVENTS, AND CONSIDER FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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12. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION
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12.A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION’S RANKING RECOMMENDATION OF THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW AGRICULTURAL FACILITY PROJECT (CSP# 26-02-25) AND TO AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE CONTRACT
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13. CLOSED MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071 AND §551.074)
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13.A. PERSONNEL MATTERS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §551.074)
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13.A.1. DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION OF CONTRACTS FOR CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.A.2. DISCUSSION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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13.B. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION: §551.071)
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13.B.1. PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION;
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13.B.2. SETTLEMENT OFFER; OR
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13.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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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.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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14.A.2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS OF CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, NON-CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL, AND NON-CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL
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15. ADJOURNMENT
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