Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
 
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
IV.A. District Employees of the year
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Announcements
V.A.1. 5th Six Weeks Attendance & Enrollment Report
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: May 4, 2026
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for April 2026
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                                            NONE
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                                                 NONE
VII.E. Other:
VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of April 2026
VII.E.2. Engagement letter for Luis Orozco, CPA, for audit services for fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.
VII.E.3. Checks over purchasing threshold of $10,000 - $49,999.99
VII.E.4. Certified (Preliminary) Estimate of Taxable Values for the 2026 tax year
VII.E.5. Financial Report - Check Register April 2026
VII.E.6. 2026-2027 STC Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement
VII.E.7. 2026-2027 STC Hidalgo Early College High School Interlocal Agreement
VII.E.8. Texas A&M Chapter of Advise Texas-Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027
VII.E.9. 2026-2027 STC Interlocal Agreement Pirates PTECH Academy
VII.E.10. 2026-2027 Region One - Memorandum of Agreement for OmniTrack Services
VII.E.11. Region One 2026-2027 Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC)
VII.E.12. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with Hidalgo ISD - 2026-2027 Distance Learning Consortium (DLC) Package Subscription
VII.E.13. 2026-2027 Region One Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Direct Internet Access (DIA) Consortium Participation Renewal
VII.E.14. 2026-2027 Region One Regional Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Wide Area Network (WAN) Services Consortium Participation Renewal Agreement
VII.E.15. 2026-2027 Region 11 - TREC Library and Resource Management Services Contract
VII.E.16. Federal Consolidated Grant Application Notification for ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
VII.E.17. Memorandum of Understanding between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo Independent School District
VII.E.18. 2026-2027 Schedule of Board Meetings
VII.E.19. Consider and take action on request for students to travel out-of-town/overnight:

VII.E.19.a. The Hidalgo ISD Boys and Girls Powerlifting Team respectfully
requests to be placed on the agenda for approval of a student trip to South Padre Island Beach Park in South Padre Island, Texas, scheduled for May 20, 2026.  This trip is intended as a team-building and recognition opportunity for our student-athletes following their dedication and achievements throughout the season. (Ratified)

VII.E.19.b. The Hidalgo ISD Senior Class of 2026 respectfully requests
permission to travel on a field trip to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on Thursday, May 21, 2026.  This trip is intended to serve as the seniors’ final class trip, providing a meaningful opportunity for students to celebrate their accomplishments, strengthen class unity, and create lasting memories before graduation. (Ratified)
VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
VIII.A. District Dyslexia Screener Results and number of Dyslexia students by campus update
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with McAllen ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)
VIII.C. Report on the Texas A&M University Center on Disability & Development granted Diaz Jr. High Special Ed $10,000.00
VIII.D. HECHS Alternative Graduation Plan 2026 Report
VIII.E. Leaders of Learning Professional Development May–August 2026 Report
IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025–2026 Budget Amendment to Maintenance Department
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Salary Compensation Plan as recommended by Administration
IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the Athletic Department
IX.E. Fundraising Update of the Superintendent's Initiatives for 2025-26
IX.F. Discussion and possible action to renew RFP #24-25-07 District Wide Student Uniforms for 2026-2027 plan year
IX.G. Discussion and possible action to recommend for Competitive Sealed Proposals #25-26-03 General contractor for Bond Project
IX.H. Discussion and possible action to award RFP#25-26-05 Ancillary Products as selected by the Insurance Committee and recommended by the districts insurance consultant and authorize administration execute all necessary documents
IX.I. Discussion and possible action to award RFP#25-26-06 Group Health Insurance — Fully Funded as selected by the Insurance Committee and recommended by the district's insurance consultant and authorize administration to execute all necessary documents
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:                                                                                        NONE
             
                       
XI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
XI.A. Organizational Chart by Departments
XI.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cybersecurity Training Report & Governing Board Acknowledgment Form
XI.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Valiant Energy Sources Conduct an Energy Efficient Audit on all buildings operated by Hidalgo ISD
XI.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the preparation and publication of a comprehensive list of all payments made to contractors from January 2025 to the current date, and to direct that such information be posted on the HISD website.
XI.E. Discussion and possible action to provide Maxx Claims public insurance adjusters all hail damage insurance information
XII. CLOSED SESSION:
XII.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
XII.B. Personnel Matters:
XII.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel 
XII.B.2. Discussion regarding the non-renewal of the Chapter 21 term contract of R.B
 
XIII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
 
XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XIV.A. Personnel Matter:
XIV.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
XIV.A.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding the non-renewal of the Chapter 21 term contract of R.B.
 
XV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                                                NONE
 
XVI. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL
Description:
__ Yesenia Ayala, President              __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President
__ Diana Gaona, Secretary               __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer
__ Luis Trejo Jr., Member                  __ Benjamin Arjona, Member
__ Martin Carrasco, Member             __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent
__Eden Ramirez,  School Board Attorney
 
Subject:
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
 
Subject:
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Subject:
IV.A. District Employees of the year
Presenter:
Ms. L. Garza, Video
Description:
 
Subject:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Announcements
Subject:
V.A.1. 5th Six Weeks Attendance & Enrollment Report
Presenter:
Ms. L. Garza, Video
Description:
  
Subject:
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 
Subject:
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
Subject:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: May 4, 2026
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for April 2026
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                                            NONE
Subject:
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:                                                 NONE
Subject:
VII.E. Other:
Subject:
VII.E.1. Financial Report for the month of April 2026
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.2. Engagement letter for Luis Orozco, CPA, for audit services for fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.3. Checks over purchasing threshold of $10,000 - $49,999.99
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.4. Certified (Preliminary) Estimate of Taxable Values for the 2026 tax year
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.5. Financial Report - Check Register April 2026
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.6. 2026-2027 STC Dual Credit Programs Interlocal Agreement
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas, Mr. G. Solano
Subject:
VII.E.7. 2026-2027 STC Hidalgo Early College High School Interlocal Agreement
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano
Subject:
VII.E.8. Texas A&M Chapter of Advise Texas-Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano
Subject:
VII.E.9. 2026-2027 STC Interlocal Agreement Pirates PTECH Academy
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano
Subject:
VII.E.10. 2026-2027 Region One - Memorandum of Agreement for OmniTrack Services
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
Subject:
VII.E.11. Region One 2026-2027 Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC)
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
Subject:
VII.E.12. Memorandum of Agreement for Region One Education Service Center with Hidalgo ISD - 2026-2027 Distance Learning Consortium (DLC) Package Subscription
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
Subject:
VII.E.13. 2026-2027 Region One Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Direct Internet Access (DIA) Consortium Participation Renewal
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
Subject:
VII.E.14. 2026-2027 Region One Regional Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) Wide Area Network (WAN) Services Consortium Participation Renewal Agreement
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
Subject:
VII.E.15. 2026-2027 Region 11 - TREC Library and Resource Management Services Contract
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
Subject:
VII.E.16. Federal Consolidated Grant Application Notification for ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
Subject:
VII.E.17. Memorandum of Understanding between Tropical Texas Behavioral Health and Hidalgo Independent School District
Presenter:
Mr. R. Tinoco
Subject:
VII.E.18. 2026-2027 Schedule of Board Meetings
Subject:
VII.E.19. Consider and take action on request for students to travel out-of-town/overnight:
Subject:

VII.E.19.a. The Hidalgo ISD Boys and Girls Powerlifting Team respectfully
requests to be placed on the agenda for approval of a student trip to South Padre Island Beach Park in South Padre Island, Texas, scheduled for May 20, 2026.  This trip is intended as a team-building and recognition opportunity for our student-athletes following their dedication and achievements throughout the season. (Ratified)
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Ms. A. Dillard
Subject:

VII.E.19.b. The Hidalgo ISD Senior Class of 2026 respectfully requests
permission to travel on a field trip to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on Thursday, May 21, 2026.  This trip is intended to serve as the seniors’ final class trip, providing a meaningful opportunity for students to celebrate their accomplishments, strengthen class unity, and create lasting memories before graduation. (Ratified)
Presenter:
Mr. D. Earhart, Ms. L. Vela
Description:
 
Subject:
VIII. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:
Subject:
VIII.A. District Dyslexia Screener Results and number of Dyslexia students by campus update
Presenter:
Mr. J. Esquivel
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with McAllen ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)
Presenter:
Mr. J. Esquivel
Subject:
VIII.C. Report on the Texas A&M University Center on Disability & Development granted Diaz Jr. High Special Ed $10,000.00
Presenter:
Mr. J. Esquivel
Subject:
VIII.D. HECHS Alternative Graduation Plan 2026 Report
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
Subject:
VIII.E. Leaders of Learning Professional Development May–August 2026 Report
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas, Ms. D. Proa
Description:
 
Subject:
IX. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025–2026 Budget Amendment to Maintenance Department
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2025-2026 Salary Compensation Plan as recommended by Administration
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the Athletic Department
Presenter:
Mr. S. Arjona, Mr. M. Gonzalez
Subject:
IX.E. Fundraising Update of the Superintendent's Initiatives for 2025-26
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.F. Discussion and possible action to renew RFP #24-25-07 District Wide Student Uniforms for 2026-2027 plan year
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
Subject:
IX.G. Discussion and possible action to recommend for Competitive Sealed Proposals #25-26-03 General contractor for Bond Project
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, ERO
Subject:
IX.H. Discussion and possible action to award RFP#25-26-05 Ancillary Products as selected by the Insurance Committee and recommended by the districts insurance consultant and authorize administration execute all necessary documents
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
Subject:
IX.I. Discussion and possible action to award RFP#25-26-06 Group Health Insurance — Fully Funded as selected by the Insurance Committee and recommended by the district's insurance consultant and authorize administration to execute all necessary documents
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
Description:
 
Subject:
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:                                                                                        NONE
             
                       
Subject:
XI. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
Subject:
XI.A. Organizational Chart by Departments
Subject:
XI.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cybersecurity Training Report & Governing Board Acknowledgment Form
Presenter:
Mr. A. Lopez
Subject:
XI.C. Discussion and possible action to approve Valiant Energy Sources Conduct an Energy Efficient Audit on all buildings operated by Hidalgo ISD
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
Subject:
XI.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the preparation and publication of a comprehensive list of all payments made to contractors from January 2025 to the current date, and to direct that such information be posted on the HISD website.
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
XI.E. Discussion and possible action to provide Maxx Claims public insurance adjusters all hail damage insurance information
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales
Description:
 
Subject:
XII. CLOSED SESSION:
Description:
The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074
Subject:
XII.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XII.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XII.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel 
Subject:
XII.B.2. Discussion regarding the non-renewal of the Chapter 21 term contract of R.B
 
Subject:
XIII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
 
Subject:
XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XIV.A. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XIV.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
Subject:
XIV.A.2. Consideration of and possible action regarding the non-renewal of the Chapter 21 term contract of R.B.
 
Subject:
XV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:                                                                NONE
 
Subject:
XVI. ADJOURNMENT:
Description:

Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be taken in Executive Session.

Public Input Policy: "During the meeting, the Hidalgo ISD will allow for an open public forum/comment period. This comment period shall not exceed one-half hour (1/2) hour in length and each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak. All individuals desiring to address the Hidalgo ISD must sign up to do so, prior to the open comment period. The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics that are under the jurisdiction of the Hidalgo ISD. Members of the public may comment on any issue or topic, regardless of whether it is included on the posted agenda for the meeting. For issues or topics which are not otherwise part of the posted agenda for the meeting, members may direct staff to investigate the issue or topic further. No action shall be taken on issues or topics which are not part of the posted agenda for the meeting. Members of the public may be recognized on posted agenda items deemed appropriate by the President as the items are considered, and the same time limitations of three (3) minutes applies."

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