WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TX

Special Board Meeting

The Weslaco Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Richard Rivera, his evaluation, and the appointment of an interim superintendent. The board will also consider an order calling for the November 3, 2026 school board election. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the retirement of Superintendent Dr. Richard Rivera
• Discussion and possible action regarding the superintendent's evaluation
• Discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of an interim superintendent
• Discussion and possible action to consider approval of an order calling for the November 3, 2026 school board election

BOARD WORKSHOP

The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 Weslaco ISD compensation plan. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• 2026-2027 Weslaco ISD Compensation Plan

Regular Board Meeting

The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will meet July 13, 2026 to discuss and possibly approve policy updates, a revised compensation plan, an adult high school partnership, and a one-time $1,000 stipend for full-time employees. Presentations include bond project updates and June 30 financials.

• Approve TASB Policy Update 127 (LOCAL)
• Approve revisions to the 2026-2027 compensation plan
• Approve MOU with PossAble Dream Foundation for adult high school diploma and industry certificates
• Approve one-time $1,000 stipend for full-time district employees in Fall 2026

Regular Board Meeting

The Weslaco ISD Board will hold its regular June 22 meeting to approve routine items including minutes from prior meetings, accept donations totaling at least $5,886 across four campuses, and vote on five out-of-valley student trips for athletics and extracurricular programs. The board will also consider renewing curriculum resources, extending interlocal agreements with South Texas College and UT Austin, and ratifying several construction project completions and change orders.

• Accept donation of two used police cars for CTE Criminal Justice program
• Approve $1,496 donation from Rio Grande Valley Little Elves for Airport Drive Elementary
• Approve out-of-valley trips for WHS varsity volleyball to Corpus Christi, Allen, and Commerce tournaments
• Approve $1.4M+ in donations across four elementary schools
• Ratify final completion of Dr. R.E. Margo Elementary marquee project (RFP# 25-11-17)

PUBLIC HEARING

The board will conduct a public hearing and accept public comments regarding the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Public hearing of proposed 2026-2027 budget

BOARD WORKSHOP

The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees holds a workshop to discuss the fourth budget workshop, insurance review, and Lone Star Governance monitoring. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is informational.

Regular Board Meeting

The Board will discuss the 2026-2027 school year academic calendar and virtual learning program. The meeting includes approvals for various student out-of-valley trips and the acceptance of multiple school donations.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 Weslaco Independent School District academic calendar
• Approval of the Optional Flexible School Day Program for 2026-2027
• Acceptance of $6,252.50 in donations for the 2025-2026 Special Education Autism Event
• Approval of an interlocal agreement with South Texas College for dual credit programs
• Approval of TEA intruder detection audit findings and corrective action plan

BOARD WORKSHOP/TRAINING

The Board of Trustees will conduct the third budget workshop of the series. The meeting also includes a training session regarding Gifted & Talented programs.

• Budget Workshop #3
• Gifted & Talented Board of Trustees Training

Special Board Meeting

The Weslaco ISD Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a Level Three grievance filed by employees J. Garcia and J. Silva. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel and review the grievance, then reconvene in open session where they may take action on the grievance.

• Possible action on Level Three grievance by J. Garcia and J. Silva, pursuant to WISD Policy FNG(LOCAL)

Board Committee Meeting

The Weslaco ISD Board Committee will meet to discuss a Level Three grievance filed by employees J. Garcia and J. Silva. The closed session will include consultation with legal counsel regarding the grievance, followed by a possible open-meeting action on the matter.

• Closed meeting to consult attorney on Level Three grievance (Texas Government Code §551.071)
• Closed meeting to discuss personnel matters (Texas Government Code §551.074)
• Possible open-meeting action on Level Three grievance by J. Garcia and J. Silva (WISD Policy FNG(LOCAL))

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly authorize the sale of three specific land tracts in Hidalgo County. The meeting also includes reports on student enrollment, bond projects, and the approval of numerous out-of-valley student trips.

• Possible sale of two 1.25-acre tracts in West Tract Subdivision, Weslaco
• Possible sale of a 12.0-acre tract in W.I.S.D. Elementary-Northeast, Weslaco
• Superintendent's report on bond, HVAC, and roofing projects
• Approval of the Lone Star Governance Board Monitoring Report for April 2026
• Approval of out-of-valley trips for athletics, fine arts, and CTE students

Board Workshop

The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to discuss insurance coverage, budget planning, and governance training under the Lone Star Governance model. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board Workshop

The Weslaco ISD Board will hold a workshop meeting to discuss insurance policies, budget planning, and governance frameworks. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

Board Workshop

The Weslaco ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss the construction of a new agricultural facility project (CSP# 26-02-25) and review insurance matters. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Workshop on construction of new agricultural facility project (CSP# 26-02-25)
• Insurance workshop discussion

Regular Board Meeting

BOARD WORKSHOP

The Weslaco Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to discuss the construction of a new agricultural facility. The meeting also includes time for public comments.

• Construction of a New Agricultural Facility Project (CSP# 26-02-25)

LONE STAR GOVERNANCE SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING

The Weslaco Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet for a training session provided by Lone Star Governance. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Lone Star Governance Board of Trustees Training

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2025. The meeting includes a presentation on unused property available for sale and a review of student academic results for grades K-2. The board will also consider various out-of-valley travel requests for athletics, academic, and fine arts teams.

• Approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ending June 30, 2025
• Presentation on available unused property for sale
• Approval of Lone Star Governance Board Monitoring Report for February 2026
• Out-of-valley trip approvals for Weslaco High and Weslaco East High athletics and academic teams
• Review of NWEA MAP reading and math results for Kinder-2nd grade

Special Board Meeting

The Weslaco ISD Board will discuss and possibly approve the fee and scope of work for Weaver to conduct a forensic financial audit and investigation. The request was made by Trustee Marcos De Los Santos. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Possible approval of fee and scope of work for forensic financial audit by Weaver

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review the Superintendent's report covering budget reductions, fund balance audits, and elementary school rezoning. The meeting also includes a discussion and possible action on the January 2026 Lone Star Governance monitoring report.

• Discussion of elementary school rezoning
• Review of 2024-2025 budget and fund balance preliminary audit reports
• Discussion of budget challenges and reductions for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
• Approval of the Lone Star Governance Board Monitoring Report for January 2026
• Approval of multiple out-of-valley trips for athletics, fine arts, and elementary students