Hidalgo ISD public meetings in 2023
17 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly take action on disciplinary matters involving Board Member R.M. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, pledges, and public comments, but the main item is the disciplinary discussion.
- Discussion and possible action on disciplinary matters related to Board Member R.M.
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider consent items, including a $363,842.09 payment to Fieldturf for turf work, and take action on the districtwide intruder detection audit findings, board policy amendments, and a possible censure of Board Member R.M. The board will also discuss real estate matters and personnel recommendations in closed session before reconvening for possible action.
- Approve payment application #1 to Fieldturf for $363,842.09
- Approve Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
- Adopt amendments to Board Policy GBAA (Local) and Resolution #2023-11 designating non-business days
- Discuss and act on Board censure of Board Member R.M.
- Approve student travel: HECHS Golden Dazzlers to Anaheim, CA (March 21-25, 2024) and HECHS Basketball to Houston Stafford, TX (Dec 7-9, 2023)
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to hear presentations from BlueCross BlueShield and UHC on the group health insurance RFP #23-24-02, then discuss and possibly award the contract. The board will also consider consent items, including approving minutes from January and April 2023, and may enter closed session for legal advice and personnel matters.
- Presentations on Group Health Insurance RFP #23-24-02 by BlueCross BlueShield and UHC
- Discussion and possible action to award Group Health Insurance RFP #23-24-02
- Approve minutes of Board Meetings: January 16, 2023 and April 17, 2023
- Closed session for legal advice and personnel matters
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to canvass and certify the results of the November 7, 2023 election on Proposition A, which ratifies the district's ad valorem tax rate of $0.8179 for the current year. The agenda also includes routine items such as roll call, pledges, a superintendent's report, and public comments.
- Canvass and certify results of the November 7, 2023 election on Proposition A
- Ratify ad valorem tax rate of $0.8179 for the current year
- Tax rate results in a 9.709% decrease in maintenance and operations tax revenue, an additional -$657,970 compared to the previous year
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 6, 2023, to consider several action items, including the sale of 3.14 acres to Grupo Santander, LLC, approval of new baseball dugouts, and amendments to Board Policy DGBA(local). The board will also discuss and possibly approve an early release for students at Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida Diaz Jr. High on November 17, 2023, and consider a resolution for the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The meeting includes a closed session for legal advice and personnel matters.
- Sale of 3.14 acres to Grupo Santander, LLC
- Approval of dugouts for baseball field
- Adoption of amendments to Board Policy DGBA(local)
- Early release for students on November 17, 2023
- Resolution #2023-10 on Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on October 16, 2023, with action items including approval of consent items, field turf change orders, a copier contract, and a new CTE building architect contract. The board will also discuss and possibly approve grading guidelines, district and campus improvement plans, and a human trafficking prevention partnership. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, security, and a grievance matter.
- Change Order #3 for field turf improvements: $259,840 for dugouts at baseball/softball fields
- Change Order #4 for field improvements: $351,613.40 for fencing and soil stabilization
- Contract with ERO Architects for new CTE building preliminary work: $18,000 fixed fee
- District Wide Copier Contract RFP #22-23-19
- Budget amendment for 5 school buses and new CTE building
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on September 18, 2023, to consider consent items, budget amendments, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a resolution authorizing the issuance of Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2023, and contracts for field improvements and election services. The board will also discuss personnel matters and a lawsuit in closed session.
- Resolution #2023-09 authorizing Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2023
- Budget amendments for field improvements (HS stadium, baseball/softball) and bond election costs
- Contract with Hidalgo County Elections for Nov 7, 2023 special election services
- Halff Associates professional services for field improvement projects
- Amendment to 2023 Salary Compensation Plan
Special Called Board Meeting and Public Meeting to Discuss Budget for 2023-2024 and Proposed Tax Rate for 2023
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and public hearing to discuss and potentially adopt the 2023-2024 budget and the 2023 tax rate. The board will also consider ordering a November 7, 2023 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, along with several other financial and operational items, including stadium field improvements and insurance contracts.
- Adopt 2023-2024 official budget and set 2023 tax rate (Resolution/Ordinance #2023-05)
- Order November 7, 2023 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
- Award Field Turf $509,433 for HS stadium field improvements
- Award Field Turf $2,088,657 for HS baseball and softball field improvements
- Approve payment application #10 for $85,212.26 (final closure)
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a regular session that includes routine consent items, public comments, and a superintendent's report. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss legal advice, personnel matters, and several grievances, with possible action on these items after reconvening in open session.
- Closed session for legal advice and personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.074)
- Level II hearing of R.T. and Level III grievances of J.G. and X.S.
- Update on TEA Docket No. 036-R1-05-2023 (C.R. v. Hidalgo ISD)
- Possible action on superintendent's recommendations regarding employment, resignations, reassignments, retirements, non-renewals, and terminations
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 5, 2023, to consider consent items, including bids for copier, uniforms, janitorial supplies, and other contracts, as well as a budget amendment and audit engagement. The board will also discuss and possibly approve a final payment of $220,310.51 to TRANE, Inc. for HVAC improvements, and will enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Final payment of $220,310.51 to TRANE, Inc. for HVAC improvements
- District Wide Copier Contract RFP #22-23-19
- Budget Amendment to the General Fund
- Engagement letter for Luis Orozco CPA for audit services
- Preliminary Property Values 2023
Special Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a mostly procedural agenda. The board will approve minutes from prior meetings and may take action on personnel matters, which will be discussed in closed session under Texas law. No other substantive action items are listed.
- Approve minutes from Dec 12, 2022, Feb 20, 2023, and Mar 6, 2023 meetings
- Closed session for legal advice and personnel matters
- Discussion and possible action on superintendent's personnel recommendations
- Discussion and update on High School Principal position
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on April 17, 2023, to consider consent items, instructional programs, and financial matters. Key actions include approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, a budget amendment for child nutrition, and a payment to NM Contracting. The board will also discuss personnel contracts and other items in closed session.
- Approve 2023-2024 Hidalgo ISD School Calendar
- Approve payment application #8 to NM Contracting for $20,150.50
- Approve amendment to 22-23 Salary Compensation Plan
- Approve Master Interlocal Agreement with Region One Education Service Center
- Approve 5th, 8th & 11th Human Trafficking Lesson Plans
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting with a primary focus on the employment status of employee C. Reyna. The board will discuss and potentially take action on three options: terminating Reyna's probationary contract mid-year, rescinding a prior mid-year termination, or terminating the contract at the end of its term. The meeting also includes routine consent items, a closed session for legal and personnel matters, and a public comment period.
- Discussion and possible action to terminate probationary contract of employee C. Reyna mid-year
- Discussion and possible action to rescind mid-year termination of probationary contract of employee C. Reyna
- Discussion and possible action to terminate probationary contract of employee C. Reyna at end of contract term
- Closed session for consultation with school attorney and personnel matters
- Consent items: approval of minutes, tax collector's report, bids/quotes/proposals
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with consent items, reports, and possible actions on finance, instruction, and personnel. Key items include approving contractor payments, a budget amendment, and discussing personnel matters in closed session, including a proposed mid-year contract termination.
- Approve NM Contracting payment application #7 for $163,417.36 (84% completion)
- Approve Gignac payment application #7 for $2,766.68
- Budget amendment to the General Fund
- Approve Spanish Club trip to San Antonio, TX on April 28, 2023
- Discuss mid-year termination of Chapter 21 probationary contract of C. Reyna
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE 2021-2022 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT - TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The board will hear public comments on the report and then consider approving it. This is a routine annual reporting item required by the state.
- Public hearing on the 2021-2022 District Annual Report - Texas Academic Performance Report
- Public comments on the TAPR (limited to 30 minutes total, 5 minutes per speaker)
- Consider and approve the Texas Academic Performance Report 2021-2022
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on February 20, 2023, at 12:30 PM. The board will hear the superintendent's report, take public comments, and consider action on several items, including a budget amendment, donations, a firewall and internet filter renewal for 2023-2026, and laptop purchases for HECHS and Diaz Jr. High. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal advice and personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the Firewall and internet filter renewal 2023-2026
- Discussion and possible action to approve laptop purchase for HECHS and Diaz Jr. High
- Discussion and possible action to approve the ESSER laptop Carts purchase
- Budget Amendment to the General Fund
- Donations
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to consider consent items, including financial reports and a bank contract extension, and take action on instruction and finance items. Notable actions include approving PK-12th Human Sexuality & Responsibility Instruction, an additional Days School Year summer learning grant update, and two construction payment applications. The board will also enter closed session for legal advice and personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Approve PK-12th Human Sexuality & Responsibility Instruction
- Approve Gignac payment application #6 for $2,900.05
- Approve NM Contracting payment application #6 for $194,257.00
- Approve 2-year depository bank contract extension and Insured Cash Sweep account with Lone Star National Bank
- Approve out-of-town overnight travel for GEAR-UP students to McAllen, TX