Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, TX

Board Committee Meeting

The Harlingen CISD Board Committee meeting on August 4, 2026, will feature updates from four standing committees. The Facilities & Safety Committee will discuss school safety and TRE/MTN-funded projects, while the Transforming Teaching & Learning Committee will review STARR test performance and future policy alignment. The Finance & Planning Committee will cover fiscal planning, and the Policy & Audit Committee will review TASB policy revisions and internal audit reports.

• Monthly Update on School Safety
• Presentation on TRE and MTN Funded Projects
• 2026 STARR Analysis & Multi-Year Performance Trends
• Discussion of TASB Recommended Revisions to Policy Update 127 and Policy EIC (LOCAL)
• Internal Audit Quarterly Report and Plan 2026-2027

Regular Board Meeting

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board will discuss curriculum updates, financial reports, and personnel employment. The body is deciding on several interlocal agreements and the submission of a flexible school day application to the TEA.

• Approval of TEA State Approved Innovative Courses for 2026-2027
• One-year extension of the School Resource Officer Program agreement with the City of Harlingen
• Renewal of the Armed Guardian Program Good Cause Exception for 2026-2027
• Approval of Annual Financial Audit Services RFP #AFNA0526
• Contract award for Delinquent Property Tax Collection Services RFQ #DPTC0626

Board Committee Meeting

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will hold committee meetings to discuss school safety, building inspections, and financial reports. The session also includes presentations on student leadership and fiscal planning.

• Monthly update on school safety
• Presentation on school building life safety code inspections
• Presentation on TRE and MTN funded projects
• Construction funds and other projects financial report
• Fiscal planning presentation

Special Board Meeting Cancelled

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District cancelled its June 25, 2026 special board meeting. No decisions or discussions took place.

Public Hearing

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will hold a public hearing to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate for the 2026-2027 period.

• Public hearing regarding the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate

5:30 PM or immediately following the Public Hearing - Special Board Meeting

The Harlingen CISD board will hold a special meeting to act on two major items: approval of the 2026-2027 budget and decisions on teacher contract nonrenewals or terminations. The meeting also includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening for open votes.

• Consideration for approval of the Harlingen CISD 2026-2027 budget
• Consideration for approval of the HCISD Compensation Plan for 2026-2027
• Possible action on proposed nonrenewal of a teacher’s term contract
• Possible action on voiding a teacher’s term contract and termination of employment
• Consideration for approval of employment of teachers and other professional staff

Budget Workshop

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will convene a budget workshop to review and discuss the 2026 fiscal plan. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and informational.

Regular Board Meeting

The Harlingen school board will meet June 9 to recognize state champions in chess, athletics, band, choir, orchestra, prose, poetry, and one-act play. It will also consider budget amendments, monthly financials, tax collections, and new contracts with the Children’s Advocacy Center and Texas A&M Advise TX.

• Approve budget amendments with supporting attachments
• Approve monthly financial statements and tax collections
• Approve MOU with Children’s Advocacy Center
• Approve MOU with Texas A&M Advise TX
• Award contracts and recognize state champions in multiple categories

Board Committee Meeting

The Board Committee Meeting includes sessions for Facilities & Safety, Transforming Teaching & Learning, and Finance & Planning. The body will review financial reports for construction and discuss instructional leadership and student outcomes.

• Presentation on TRE and MTN funded projects
• Construction Funds and Other Projects Financial Report
• Discussion on enhancing student outcomes under HB 568
• Review of evidence-based practices for instructional leadership
• Fiscal planning presentation

Special Board Meeting

The Harlingen school board will hold a special meeting to decide on insurance coverage for property and machinery and to submit a seat belt survey to the Texas Education Agency. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve insurance coverage for property, windstorm, and boiler/machinery via RFP #INSR0426
• Remit seat belt survey to Texas Education Agency per SB 546 & Texas Transportation Code

Special Board Meeting

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will hold a special board meeting to handle post-election administrative duties. The board will discuss the issuance of election certificates, the oath of office, and the reorganization of the board.

• Issuance of Certificates of Election
• Oath of Office
• Reorganization of the School Board

Regular Board Meeting

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on May 12, 2026, focusing on student and staff recognitions, approval of out-of-state travel requests for student groups, and routine business including budget amendments and contract awards. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public comment periods.

• Recognition of 2025–2026 Top Ten Students
• Recognition of HCISD 2026 Military Enlistees
• Approval of out-of-state travel for Harlingen High School orchestras to Orlando, FL (June 4–14, 2027)
• Approval of budget amendments and monthly financials
• Award of insurance coverage proposals via RFP #INSR0426

6:30 PM or immediately following the Board Committee Meeting - Special Board Meeting

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will reconvene from closed session to consider and possibly act on the superintendent’s recommendations to terminate the probationary contract of Teacher K.C. and propose nonrenewal of the term contract of Teacher S.W. at the end of the 2025–2026 school year.

• Terminate probationary contract of Teacher K.C. at end of 2025–2026 school year
• Propose nonrenewal of Chapter 21 term contract of Teacher S.W. at end of 2025–2026 school year
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal issues per Texas Government Code

Board Committee Meeting

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will hold committee meetings to review safety updates and facility projects. The board will also discuss student success strategies and district fiscal planning.

• Monthly update on school safety
• Presentation on dining hall upgrades
• Presentation on TRE and MTN funded projects
• Construction funds and other projects financial report
• Fiscal planning presentation

Budget Workshop

The board will meet for Budget Workshop #2. The agenda consists of a call to order, public comments on agenda topics, and the budget workshop presentation by Ida Ambriz.

• Budget Workshop #2

Regular Board Meeting

The Harlingen school board will meet April 14, 2026 to recognize students, approve out-of-state travel for multiple school teams, and vote on contracts including HVAC controls at three campuses and interlocal agreements with the City of Harlingen for summer programs and pool use.

• Approve out-of-state travel for JROTC, SeaPerch, TAFE, HOSA, chess teams, and Educators Rising to national competitions
• Approve HVAC controls at Memorial Middle School, School of Health Professions, and Performing Arts Center (CSP #CNST0326-2)
• Approve interlocal agreements with City of Harlingen for use of 2 school buses and city pools for summer programs
• Approve Elevate Program Partnership interlocal agreement with City of Harlingen
• Approve Job Order Contracting for Austin Elementary outdoor restroom renovations

Board Committee Meeting

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board Committee meeting on April 7, 2026, will feature presentations from three subcommittees: Facilities & Safety, Transforming Teaching & Learning, and Finance & Planning. Each committee will provide updates on school safety, AI integration in education, and fiscal planning, respectively. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Public Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed optimization plan for Harlingen CISD campuses. The meeting consists of this hearing and standard procedural items.

• Public Hearing for Proposed Optimization Plan of Harlingen CISD Campuses

Public Hearing

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed optimization plan for its campuses. The meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

• Public hearing for proposed optimization plan of Harlingen CISD campuses

Public Hearing

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed optimization plan for its campuses. The meeting will begin with a call to order and conclude with adjournment.

• Public hearing for proposed optimization plan of Harlingen CISD campuses, presented by Tanya Garza

Public Hearing

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed optimization plan for its campuses. The meeting is scheduled for March 30, 2026, at 6:30 PM. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing for proposed optimization plan of Harlingen CISD campuses

Benefits and Organizational Development Committee Meeting

The Benefits and Organizational Development Committee will receive updates on the district's self-funded health insurance and supplemental benefits. The committee will also discuss a pilot program for additional add-on benefits.

• Update on District's Self-funded Health Insurance Plan
• Update on Supplemental Benefits
• Discussion of Pilot Program with Additional Add-on Benefits

Public Hearing

or immediately following Public Hearing - Regular Board Meeting

Board Committee Meeting

Budget Workshop

The board will conduct Budget Workshop #1. The meeting includes a period for public comments on agenda topics.

• Budget Workshop #1 presented by Ida Ambriz

Regular Board Meeting

Board Committee Meeting

The Board Committee Meeting includes presentations on TRE and MTN funded projects and a construction funds financial report. Committees will also discuss instructional leadership progress and the 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit.

• Presentation on TRE Funded Projects
• Presentation on MTN Funded Projects
• Construction Funds and Other Projects Financial Report
• Discussion of 2024-2025 Independent Financial Audit-Single Audit Section
• Review of instructional leadership and learning progress at midyear

Team of 8 Training

The board will meet for a training session titled 'Team of 8 Training' presented by MoakCasey. The meeting includes a period for public comments on agenda topics.

• Team of 8 Training presented by MoakCasey

Regular Board Meeting

The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports, budget amendments, and the issuance of unlimited tax bonds. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding with UMOS Head Start and the acquisition of library materials.

• Authorization of Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2026
• Memorandum of Understanding between Harlingen CISD and United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) Head Start
• Approval of budget amendments and monthly financial statements
• Approval of library material acquisitions
• Award of proposals and contracts