Meeting Agenda
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
II. ROLL CALL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYER
 
IV. AWARDS & RECOGNITION
 
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
V.A. Announcements
V.A.1. Back to School Activities (Video)
V.A.2. Region One Teacher of the Year (Video)
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
 
VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:
VII.A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: June 25, 2026, July 20, 2026, and July 27, 2026
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for June 2026
VII.B.2. Hidalgo ISD Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess 2026 Debt Tax Collection
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
VII.E. Other:
VII.E.1. Financial Report for the Month of June 2026
VII.E.2. Financial Report - Check Register June 2026
VII.E.3. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99
VII.E.4. Review TASB's Update 127 (Legal Policies) and Possible Action on the following Local Policies:
*FJCF         *CAA          *DC          *DH           *DHA
*DP            *DPA           *DPB       *EHBB       *FFF
VII.E.5. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Calendar of Event
VII.E.6. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Spending Plan
VII.E.7. Region 11 - TREC Library and Resource
VII.E.8. Region One - Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative
VII.E.9. 2026-2027 South Texas College — None - Degree Seeking Option
VII.E.10. EdSpire Memorandum of Agreement for Academic Data Collection
VII.E.11. DMAC Software License Agreement for Academic Data Collection
VII.E.12.  2026-2027 T-TESS, & T-PESS Calendar of Events and Recommended Appraiser Listing
VII.E.13. 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
VII.E.14. Consider and take action on request for student to travel out-of-town/overnight:
VII.E.14.a. The Hidalgo Early College High School Varsity Volleyball Team has been invited to participate in the CCISD Spikefest in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 14–15, 2026. The team is requesting permission to travel to Corpus Christi and stay overnight to participate in the tournament.

VII.E.14.b. The Hidalgo Early College High School Cross Country Team is requesting permission to travel on the following dates to compete in out-of-town cross country meets:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Gonzales XC Invitational, JB Wells Park, Gonzales, Texas
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Goliad XC Invitational, Goliad State Park, Goliad, Texas

These meets will provide the varsity boys' and girls' teams with the opportunity to compete against a higher level of competition while fostering team building and enhancing their overall competitive experience.
VIII. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:                                                                  None
IX. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the Salary Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Proposed Pay Raises for the 2026-27 School Year
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the district's contribution for employee benefits as recommended by administration
IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the addition of HISD Superintendent & Accountant as authorized users on the District's First Public Investment Account
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-07 Workers Compensation Insurance - Aggregated Deductible/Fully Funded as recommended by Valley Risk Consultants
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:           None
 
XI. CLOSED SESSION:
XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
XI.B. Personnel Matters:
XI.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
XI.B.2. Presentation and discussion of Level III grievance of B.R.D. and M.A.R. pursuant to Board Policy FNG (Legal & Local)
XI.B.3. Presentation and discussion of Level III grievance of J.G. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Legal & Local).
XI.B.4. Discussion to Amend Organization Chart
XI.B.5. Discussion to Amend Compensation Plan 
 
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
 
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
XIII.A.2. Discussion and possible action on Level III grievance of B.R.D. and M.A.R. pursuant to Board Policy FNG (Legal & Local). 
XIII.A.3. Discussion and possible action on Level III grievance of J.G. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Legal & Local).
XIII.A.4. Discussion and possible action to Amend Organizational Chart
XIII.A.5. Discussion and possible action to Amend Compensation Plan
 
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
 
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Rescheduled 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:
V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Subject:
V.A. Announcements
Subject:
V.A.1. Back to School Activities (Video)
Presenter:
Ms. L. Garza, Video
Subject:
V.A.2. Region One Teacher of the Year (Video)
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: June 25, 2026, July 20, 2026, and July 27, 2026
Subject:
VII.B. Tax Collector's Report:
Subject:
VII.B.1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for June 2026
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.B.2. Hidalgo ISD Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess 2026 Debt Tax Collection
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.C. Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
Subject:
VII.D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:
Subject:
VII.E. Other:
Subject:
VII.E.1. Financial Report for the Month of June 2026
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.2. Financial Report - Check Register June 2026
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.3. Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.4. Review TASB's Update 127 (Legal Policies) and Possible Action on the following Local Policies:
*FJCF         *CAA          *DC          *DH           *DHA
*DP            *DPA           *DPB       *EHBB       *FFF
Presenter:
Ms. C. Maya
Subject:
VII.E.5. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Calendar of Event
Presenter:
Ms. N. Martinez
Subject:
VII.E.6. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Spending Plan
Presenter:
Ms. N. Martinez
Subject:
VII.E.7. Region 11 - TREC Library and Resource
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
Subject:
VII.E.8. Region One - Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas
Subject:
VII.E.9. 2026-2027 South Texas College — None - Degree Seeking Option
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano
Subject:
VII.E.10. EdSpire Memorandum of Agreement for Academic Data Collection
Presenter:
Dr. A. Guanzon
Subject:
VII.E.11. DMAC Software License Agreement for Academic Data Collection
Presenter:
Dr. A. Guanzon
Subject:
VII.E.12.  2026-2027 T-TESS, & T-PESS Calendar of Events and Recommended Appraiser Listing
Presenter:
Ms. J. Dimas & Ms. D. Proa
Subject:
VII.E.13. 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Ms. L. Garza
Subject:
VII.E.14. Consider and take action on request for student to travel out-of-town/overnight:
Subject:
VII.E.14.a. The Hidalgo Early College High School Varsity Volleyball Team has been invited to participate in the CCISD Spikefest in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 14–15, 2026. The team is requesting permission to travel to Corpus Christi and stay overnight to participate in the tournament.
Presenter:
Mr. S. Arjona, Ms. K. Benavidez
Subject:

VII.E.14.b. The Hidalgo Early College High School Cross Country Team is requesting permission to travel on the following dates to compete in out-of-town cross country meets:

Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Gonzales XC Invitational, JB Wells Park, Gonzales, Texas
Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Goliad XC Invitational, Goliad State Park, Goliad, Texas

These meets will provide the varsity boys' and girls' teams with the opportunity to compete against a higher level of competition while fostering team building and enhancing their overall competitive experience.
Presenter:
Mr. S. Arjona, Mr. J. Trejo
Description:

 
Subject:
VIII. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:                                                                  None
Description:
 
Subject:
IX. ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion and possible action to approve the Salary Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.B. Discussion and possible action to approve the Proposed Pay Raises for the 2026-27 School Year
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.C. Discussion and possible action to approve the district's contribution for employee benefits as recommended by administration
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.D. Discussion and possible action to approve the addition of HISD Superintendent & Accountant as authorized users on the District's First Public Investment Account
Presenter:
Ms. G. Garza
Subject:
IX.E. Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-07 Workers Compensation Insurance - Aggregated Deductible/Fully Funded as recommended by Valley Risk Consultants
Presenter:
Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza
Description:
 
Subject:
X. ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:           None
 
Subject:
XI. 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:
XI.A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.B. Personnel Matters:
Description:
(Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XI.B.1. Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
Subject:
XI.B.2. Presentation and discussion of Level III grievance of B.R.D. and M.A.R. pursuant to Board Policy FNG (Legal & Local)
Subject:
XI.B.3. Presentation and discussion of Level III grievance of J.G. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Legal & Local).
Subject:
XI.B.4. Discussion to Amend Organization Chart
Subject:
XI.B.5. Discussion to Amend Compensation Plan 
 
Subject:
XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:
 
Subject:
XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:
Subject:
XIII.A. Personnel Matter:
Description:
(Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)
Subject:
XIII.A.1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnel
Subject:
XIII.A.2. Discussion and possible action on Level III grievance of B.R.D. and M.A.R. pursuant to Board Policy FNG (Legal & Local). 
Subject:
XIII.A.3. Discussion and possible action on Level III grievance of J.G. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Legal & Local).
Subject:
XIII.A.4. Discussion and possible action to Amend Organizational Chart
Subject:
XIII.A.5. Discussion and possible action to Amend Compensation Plan
 
Subject:
XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON:
 
Subject:
XV. 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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