Hidalgo ISD public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss student performance and attendance reports, financial updates, and district operations. Key actions include reviewing intruder detection audits for two elementary schools and considering a mid-year supplement for December 2024.
- Approval of HECHS Dazzlers travel to Disneyland, California, March 27-31, 2025
- Discussion and possible action on HISD One Time Mid-year Supplement December 2024
- Review of Intruder Detective Audit Report Findings for Hidalgo Elementary and Dr. Alejo Salinas Elementary
- Possible action to auction obsolete technology equipment
- Resolution #2024-08 regarding votes for Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 trustee election, swear in newly elected members, and reorganize the board. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Canvass and certify results from November 5, 2024, Hidalgo ISD Trustee Election
- Swearing in and seat elected board members ceremony
- Reorganization of the Board
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD school board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the superintendent’s retirement and separation agreement, approve an interim superintendent, and vote on a lease agreement with NW Group. The board will also review safety audit findings for Ida Diaz Jr. High and consider student travel requests for competitive band and cheer events.
- Approve superintendent’s retirement and separation agreement
- Contract interim superintendent
- Approve lease agreement with NW Group
- Review safety audit report for Ida Diaz Jr. High
- Consider student travel requests for band and cheer competitions (Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Houston)
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 2023-2024 FINANCIAL INTEGRITY R
The Hidalgo ISD board will hold a special meeting and public hearing to discuss the district’s 2023-24 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) accountability rating based on the 2022-23 school year. The board will receive a presentation on the rating, hear public comments, and consider approval of the Texas Education FIRST report.
- Public hearing on Hidalgo ISD’s 2023-24 FIRST accountability rating
- Possible approval of the Texas Education FIRST report
- Budget amendment for Hurricane Hanna roof repair settlement
- Possible action on contract with Hidalgo County Elections for November 5, 2024 trustee election services
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including textbook adoptions, employee handbook updates, and student travel requests. The board will also receive reports on district operations and student support services.
- Approve 4-year $1.2M science textbook adoption contract (Proclamation 2024-Science)
- Renew $500 donation from Law Office of Rogelio Solis for Lady Pirate Basketball
- Consider travel requests for Boys Cross Country Team to Texas A&M College Station Invitational and Round Rock McNeil Invitational
- Renew 2024-2025 Unemployment Compensation with TASB Risk Management
- Review TASB Update 123 legal policies and possible action on local policies BBD, BBFA, CKC, CKEC, CKED
Special Called Board Meeting and Public Meeting to Discuss Budget for 2024-2025 and Proposed Tax Rate for 2024
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve the 2024-2025 district budget and the proposed tax rate for 2024. The public may comment on these proposals before any action is taken.
- Discussion and possible action on approval of 2024-2025 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget
- Discussion and action to adopt 2024-2025 Tax Rate for Hidalgo ISD
- Discussion and possible action to renew one-year extension for RFP #21-22-19 Property & Casualty
- End of Year Budget Amendment
- Public comments on proposed budget and proposed tax rate
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and possibly vote on the 2024-25 Salary Compensation Plan and emergency roof repairs. The meeting includes routine procedural items, public comments, and closed-session discussions on personnel matters.
- Approve 2024-25 Salary Compensation Plan
- Adopt resolution for emergency roof repairs
- Approve and award roof repair contract
- Consider varsity volleyball team travel request to Corpus Christi (August 16-17, 2024)
- Region One District/Charter Commitment Form for Library Services & Instructional Resources Cooperative 2024-25
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and possibly act on roofing projects, personnel matters, and financial reports. The meeting includes routine approvals, donations, and updates on special education and workers compensation.
- Approve roofing projects
- Consider superintendent's personnel recommendations (resignations, retirements, terminations)
- Approve 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Discuss and possible action on 2024-2025 Region One Ascender MOU
- Approve donations totaling $3,000 ($500, $1,000, $1,500) from South Texas Risk Management, Anonymous Donor, and NM Contracting LLC
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve the Salary Compensation Plan for 2024-2025. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal advice and personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action to approve the Salary Compensation Plan 2024-2025
- Closed session for legal advice from school attorney
- Closed session regarding Superintendent recommendations on employment, resignations, and terminations
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to conduct closed-session discussions on personnel recommendations, including employment, resignations, reassignments, retirements, non-renewals, and terminations. No final actions will be taken in closed session.
- Closed session to consult with school attorney on legal advice
- Closed session to discuss superintendent recommendations on personnel matters
- No consent items, bids, or financial actions listed for approval
- Public comment period allowed but limited to 30 minutes with 5-minute speaker limits