Hidalgo ISD public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss purchasing iPads and computers for K-2nd grade students and teachers. Members will also consider a fee structure for reroofing at HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High campuses and a fleet management agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management.
- Approval of negotiated fee structure with Gignac Architects for reroofing HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High
- Consideration of technology purchases (iPads and computers) for K-2nd grade students and teachers
- Approval of checks and invoices exceeding the $50,000 purchasing threshold
- Execution of fleet management agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
- Adoption of Resolution #2025-12 designating non-business days for 2025 and 2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Notice of Regular Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Hidalgo Independent School District's 2024-2025 Financial Integrit
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing and vote to approve the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. The board will also consider several requests for student out-of-town travel.
- Public hearing and approval of the Texas Education FIRST Report
- Travel request for 8th Grade GEAR UP students to South Padre Island (Dec 11-13, 2025)
- Travel request for Track and Field Team to Lubbock, Gregory Portland, and potentially Austin
- Travel request for Ida Diaz Jr. High 7th Grade students to San Antonio (Dec 12, 2025)
The provided document is a notice for a regular board meeting and public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) accountability rating. No minutes or decisions were recorded in the text.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and tax collections for September 2025. Members will discuss potential approvals for a salary compensation plan amendment, a pest management contract, and several educational memorandums of understanding.
- Discussion and possible action on the 2025-26 Salary Compensation Plan amendment
- Approval of RFP #24-25-18 for District Wide Pest Management Services
- Report on September 2025 purchases between $10,000 and $49,999.99
- Approval of Safety Audit Report for Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary
- Request for student travel to Corpus Christi and Luling, TX
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata only.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-26 Salary Compensation Plan and a contract for district-wide pest management. The meeting includes reports on tax collections and student travel requests for cross country and basketball. The board will also review a safety audit for Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary.
- Amendment to the 2025-26 Salary Compensation Plan
- RFP #24-25-18 District Wide Pest Management Services
- Purchases report for September 2025 ranging from $10,000 to $49,999.99
- Safety Audit Report for Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary
- MOU for Study Abroad with University of Salamanca
Regular Board Meeting Cancelled
The regularly scheduled November 3, 2025 Hidalgo ISD Board meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve improvement plans for the district and several campuses. The meeting includes reviews of financial reports, budget amendments, and medical insurance agent appointments.
- Approval of 2025-2026 District and Campus Improvement Plans for HECHS, Ida Diaz Jr. High, and three elementary schools
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Budget Amendment #1 from Fund Balance, General Fund, and Capital Projects
- Approval of checks and invoices exceeding the $50,000 purchasing threshold
- Authorization for Gignac Architects/Engineering for reroofing at HECHS and Ida Dias Junior High
- Request for Pirate Marching Band travel to Corpus Christi (Oct 24-25) and San Antonio (Nov 4-5)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss 2024 and 2025 TEA STAAR accountability results and a 2025-2026 salary compensation plan. The meeting includes possible actions to change property value study service providers and authorize reroofing projects.
- Approval of checks and invoices exceeding $10,000.00
- Possible termination of property value study service with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP
- Possible contract for property value study services with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
- Authorization of Gignac & Associates for reroofing at HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High
- Possible approval of MOU with Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Board Meeting and Public Meeting to Discuss Budget for 2025-2026 and Proposed Tax Rate for 2025
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly adopt the 2025-2026 district budget and proposed tax rate. The public may comment on these proposals before any action is taken.
- Adopt 2025-2026 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget
- Approve Resolution #2025-09 adopting the 2025-2026 tax rate
- Renew unemployment compensation with TASB Risk Management Fund for 2025-2026
- Approve RFP #24-25-12 for Security Guard Services
- Approve CSP #24-25-14 for Janitorial Supplies
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve the Salary Compensation Plan for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes potential approvals for science and social studies textbooks and insurance-related contracts.
- Salary Compensation Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year
- SAVAAS Science Materials
- McGraw Hill social studies digital and hardcover books for 6-12th grade
- RFQ#24-25-17 Agent of Record (Employee Voluntary Products)
- RFP#24-25-10 Property & Casualty
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 4, 2025 to act on routine items such as approving prior meeting minutes, financial reports, and donations, and to discuss or vote on several operational and instructional proposals including the 2025-2026 salary compensation plan, security window film installation, and data-collection software approvals.
- Approve minutes of 10 prior board meetings from February through July 2025
- Approve 2025-2026 Salary Compensation Plan
- Approve purchase of two 20-ton condensing units for Hidalgo Early College High School gym
- Approve district-wide security window film installation for campus safety
- Accept $500 donation from HEB via Janette Gamboa
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 Salary Compensation Plan and pay raises. The meeting also includes reviews of sports facility lighting and school equipment purchases.
- Proposed 2025-2026 Hidalgo ISD Salary Compensation Plan and pay raises
- Sports Field Lighting Proposal by GEXA Energy Solutions for football, baseball, softball, and tennis courts
- Purchase of two 20 Ton Condensing Units for Hidalgo Early College High School Gym
- Budget Amendment for the General Fund
- Grant Writing Service Contract
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD board will meet June 30, 2025 to decide on issuing up to $25 million in unlimited tax school building bonds and to vote on a $1.2M sports field lighting proposal with two design options. The agenda also includes routine approvals like minutes, tax reports, and multiple vendor contracts for supplies and services.
- Consider issuing Hidalgo ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025 (up to $25M)
- Approve sports field lighting proposal for football stadium, baseball/softball fields, tennis courts, and practice field at $1.2M with two lighting design options
- Approve janitorial supplies bid #24-25-14, air conditioning filters bid #24-25-15, and gasoline/diesel fuel bid #24-25-16
- Approve 2025-2026 Region One consortium agreements for instructional technology and library services
- Approve student travel to 2025 National Spanish Spelling Bee in Albuquerque, NM (July 10–13, 2025) for 2 students and 2 staff from Dr. Alejo Salinas Elementary
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on the employment of a lone finalist for the Superintendent of Schools position. The meeting includes personnel decisions and the finalization of a land sale to a county drainage district.
- Possible approval of employment for the Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Possible authorization to sell a 13.99-acre tract of land (Lot 339, Kelly-Pharr Subdivision) to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
- Possible approval of employment separation agreements for Chapter 21 term contract employees J.G. and N.M.
- Consideration of Superintendent recommendations regarding employment, resignations, and terminations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 2, 2025, to review routine operational reports, approve minutes from prior meetings, and take action on several service contracts and financial items. The board will also discuss updates on student performance, grants, and safety audits.
- Approve minutes of Board Meetings: February 3, 2025 to May 12, 2025
- Board Resolution #2025-06 to extend Hidalgo ISD Bank Depository Contract for 9/01/2025 to 08/31/2027
- Engagement Letter for Luis Orozco, CPA for Audit Services for Fiscal Year ending August 31, 2025
- Discussion and possible action to approve Hidalgo Elementary - Chill Water Pumps Replacement
- Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #24-25-07 District Wide Student Uniforms
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters and legal advice in a closed session. The board may then take action in open session regarding a consultant agreement for the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools.
- Discussion and possible action to approve consultant agreement with Lone Finalist for Superintendent
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct superintendent interviews and discuss the search process in a closed session. Following the closed session, the board will consider possible action to name a lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools.
- Superintendent interviews
- Discussion and possible action to name a Lone Finalist for Superintendent of Schools
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on personnel recommendations and the search for a new superintendent. These items will be discussed in a closed session before returning to open session for possible action.
- Discussion and possible action on the Superintendent Search
- Consideration of Interim Superintendent's recommendations regarding employment, resignations, reassignments, retirements, non-renewals, terminations, and staffing status
- Consultation with school attorney for legal advice
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board will open with routine recognition of student athletes and academic award winners. The superintendent will present a safety audit report for Kelly Elementary. The board will then certify the results of a recent bond election and discuss a finance plan for issuing up to $2025 unlimited tax school building bonds. Several construction and service contracts, including roofing and architectural work, are also on the agenda for possible approval.
- Approve order canvassing bond election returns
- Discuss Plan of Finance for Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025
- Approve RFQ #24-25-05 for re-roofing services at HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High
- Approve ERO Architecture Contract
- Approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with McAllen ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) for $10,000+ threshold checks
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will discuss financial reports and budget amendments, including costs for a new Career & Technology Building, Agriculture Barn, and Athletic Field House. The meeting also includes requests for student travel and personnel matters in closed session.
- Budget amendment for Construction Document Sets for New Career & Technology Building, Agriculture Barn, & Athletic Field House
- RFQ #24-25-05 for re-roofing at HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High
- RFP #24-25-08 for 20 AC HVAC Unit Package Installation
- Financial report for checks over the $10,000.00 purchasing threshold
- Approval for student travel to San Antonio, Mission, South Padre Island, and El Paso
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board will review presentations and a request for qualifications for architectural and structural engineering services. The meeting includes budget amendments for a new Career & Technology Building, Agriculture Barn, and Athletic Field House, as well as personnel and financial reports.
- RFQ #24-25-05 for Architectural and Structural Engineering Service
- Budget amendment for Construction Document Sets for New Career & Technology Building, Agriculture Barn, and Athletic Field House
- Budget amendment for General Fund state aid
- Review of checks over the purchasing threshold of $10,000
- Student travel requests for HECHS SAFE Club, UIL Academics, and Color Guard
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to discuss and possibly act on finance-related items, including a contract for ERO Architecture and a resolution on wage payments during emergency school closings. The board may also consider amendments to local policies CH Local and DEA Local. No substantive decisions are listed in the consent agenda.
- Discussion and possible action on ERO Architecture Contract
- Discussion and possible action to approve Resolution #2025-06 on wage payments during emergency school closings
- Discussion and possible action to amend CH Local policy
- Discussion and possible action to amend DEA Local policy
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly approve bond election plans for new facilities, including a career and technical education building, sports center, and agricultural barn. They will also vote on student travel requests for end-of-year incentive trips and review financial reports, donations, and policy updates.
- Approve bond election facility program for Career and Technical Education Building, Sports Center, and Agricultural Barn
- Approve contract with Hidalgo County Elections for May 3, 2025 bond election services
- Ratify $250 donation from Hidalgo Lions Club for Baseball Student Activity
- Ratify $500 donation from First Book Marketplace for Hidalgo Elementary Library Books
- Consider student travel requests to Abilene, Weslaco, Palmview, and South Padre Island
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on items related to the interim superintendent, including a separation agreement, appointment, and superintendent search timeline. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters before reconvening in open session.
- Discussion and possible action to approve separation agreement with interim superintendent
- Discussion and possible action to appoint interim superintendent and approve agreement
- Discussion and possible action to approve superintendent search timeline and open position
- Closed session for legal consultation on separation agreement and interim superintendent matters
- Closed session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss routine approvals, including student travel requests and bond program updates. The board will also consider amendments to purchasing policy and personnel matters in closed session.
- Approve 5th grade class trips to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on May 19, 2025 for Hidalgo Elementary, Hidalgo Park Elementary, JC Kelly Elementary, and Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr. Elementary
- Approve Hidalgo Early College High School Senior Class trip to Six Flags Fiesta Texas on May 1, 2025
- Approve Hidalgo Early College High School Boys Track and Field attendance at 97th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin on March 27-29, 2025
- Discuss and possible action on Region One Subhub invoice payments for October 2024 - January 2025
- Update and discussion on the Facilities and Information Bond Program
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider amending policy BE/Local and creating a Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics for board operating procedures. The meeting includes reports on early childhood, secondary testing, and child nutrition, as well as a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Discussion and possible action to approve and amend policy BE/Local
- Discussion and possible action to create and adopt Board Operating Procedures (Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics)
- Donations to Basketball Student Activity from Law Office of Rogelio Solis ($750.00), Pete & Diana Sanchez ($200.00), Rio Paper & Supply LLC ($150.00), Phillip Garcia ($150.00), and J. Castillo Trucking LLC ($100.00)
- Presentation on Athletic Insurance
- Approval of board meeting minutes from October 28, 2024, December 9, 2024, January 13, 2025, and January 27, 2025
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to review a pre-bond facilities program presented by ERO Architects, consider calling a bond election, and discuss reimbursement resolutions. The meeting includes a superintendent’s report, public comments, and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Review pre-bond facilities program (ERO Architects)
- Consider order for bond election and notice
- Approve resolution #2025-03 on reimbursing expenditures with future debt
- Closed session for legal advice and personnel matters
- Possible action on superintendent’s employment recommendations
Notice of Public Hearing to Discuss the 2023-2024 District Annual Report - Texas Academic Performance Report
The board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). Following public comment, the board will consider and approve the report.
- Public hearing and approval of the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider architectural and engineering services for re-roofing projects at two schools. The meeting includes discussions on employee compensation for weather-related closures and the adoption of a Board Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for re-roofing at Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida Diaz Junior High School
- Resolution #2025-02 to compensate employees for weather-related closures on January 21, 2025
- Creation and adoption of Board Operating Procedures (Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics)
- Review of evaluation compensation plan for 2025-2026 school year budget planning
- Travel requests for HECHS Fine Arts, Mariachi, and Pirate Baseball programs
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet January 27, 2025 to act on routine minutes, tax reports, and a retroactive approval for the Hidalgo Pirate Coed Cheer Team’s January 16–18 trip to Fort Worth. They will also discuss and possibly approve several facility-related agreements and fees, including energy consulting, architectural services, and insurance products.
- Approve minutes of November 18, 2024 board meeting
- Retroactively approve Hidalgo Pirate Coed Cheer Team trip to Fort Worth Jan 16–18 for UIL Spirit Competition
- Discuss and possible action on $0.00 non-exclusive consulting agreement with Valiant Energy Sources, LLC
- Discuss and possible action on ERO Architects Service Agreement for bond cost projects
- Discuss and possible action on Facilities Rental Fees
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board will consider updating authorized signatures for Lone Star National Bank accounts and establishing a purchasing cooperative. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice regarding school board policy FNG(local).
- Resolution #2025-01 to update authorized signatures for Lone Star National Bank accounts
- Agreement to establish a purchasing cooperative
- Travel request for HECHS Boys Varsity Track Team to attend a meet in Houston, TX, Jan 16-18, 2025
- Proposed amendments to school board policy FNG(local)
- Level III Hearings for parent C.H. and School Board Member R.M.