WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the December 2024 Lone Star Governance monitoring calendar. The meeting includes reports on bond construction and several requests for out-of-valley student trips.
- Approval of the Lone Star Governance Board Monitoring Calendar for December 2024
- Approval of running track bond projects for Beatriz G. Garza, Dr. Armando Cuellar, and Central middle schools
- Approval of lighting upgrades bond project for the Susan M. Peterson Center for the Performing and Visual Arts
- Approval of an interlocal cooperation contract with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the GEAR UP grant
- Acceptance of donations including $500 for Memorial Elementary and $250 for Justice Raul A. Gonzalez Elementary
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the Lone Star Governance board monitoring calendar for November 2024. The meeting also includes a superintendent's report covering bond projects, finance, and safety.
- Discussion and possible action on the Lone Star Governance board monitoring calendar for November 2024
- Approval of various out-of-valley trips for athletics, JROTC, fine arts, and elementary students
- Acceptance of donations including $3,950 for Justice Raul A. Gonzalez Elementary and $2,625 for Memorial Elementary
- Approval of an interlocal cooperation agreement with South Texas College for facility use and security guard training
- Approval of membership renewals for TASB, NSBA, and the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
Special Board Meeting
The school board meets to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 trustee election, swear in the newly elected trustees, and reorganize the board by selecting a president, vice president, and secretary.
- Certify election returns for School Board Trustee positions
- Administer oath of office to newly elected trustees
- Reorganize Board of Trustees: select President, Vice President, and Secretary
Public Hearing
The Weslaco ISD board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Texas Schools FIRST Performance Report for 2023-2024, which evaluates the district’s financial integrity. The meeting includes a formal hearing, public comments, and adjournment. No new decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Schools FIRST Performance Report 2023-2024 ratings
- Public comments on financial integrity ratings
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve out-of-valley trips for multiple athletic teams, accept donations totaling $3,900, and vote on several contracts including a five-year lease for technology maintenance and a retainer agreement with a law firm. The board will also discuss the annual financial report, legal fees, and a specific easement for a hike & bike trail project.
- Approval of out-of-valley trips for Weslaco High and East High athletic teams to tournaments in San Antonio, Laredo, Round Rock, Corpus Christi, Houston, Fort Worth, Kingsville, and Angleton
- Acceptance of $2,800 donation for Justice Raul A. Gonzalez Elementary School 5K Scholarship Fundraiser and $1,100 donation for school staff
- Approval of a five-year lease for Content Keeper hardware/software maintenance (2024-2029)
- Renewal of retainer agreement with Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle Robinson & Roalson P.C. for legal services
- Approval of a specific easement to Hidalgo County for the hike & bike trail project north of Memorial Elementary School
Special Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss closed-session items including grievance findings from a June 18, 2024 Level III grievance and potential disciplinary actions, as well as board member misconduct allegations. The board may also revisit a prior decision on the North Bridge Elementary HVAC upgrade project (CSP# 24-06-40) and consider procurement methods for construction.
- Discussion of grievance findings and legal counsel recommendations for potential disciplinary actions (June 18, 2024 Level III grievance)
- Discussion of investigation findings into board member misconduct
- Possible rescission of August 1, 2024 action on North Bridge Elementary HVAC upgrade project (CSP# 24-06-40)
- Board to consider procurement method for HVAC project: best-value determination or proposal ranking authority
- Approval of criteria and points for ranking HVAC project proposals
Public Hearing
The Weslaco Independent School District will conduct a public hearing and accept public comments regarding the proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 period.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 tax rate
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board will vote on multiple out-of-valley student trips, including championship cross-country and wrestling events, and accept donations for schools and district programs. The meeting will also include a presentation on delinquent tax collection and a discussion on governance monitoring.
- Approval of out-of-valley trips for WHS varsity cross-country, wrestling, and volleyball teams to Corpus Christi and Laredo ($0 cost to district)
- Approval of out-of-valley trips for WEHS junior varsity football and cross-country teams to Corpus Christi ($0 cost to district)
- Approval to accept $6,003.58 donation from Central Middle School Band Booster Club for band department
- Approval to accept $5,150 in donations for 2024 WISD Back-to-School Bash from various sponsors
- Approval to accept $240 donation of coffee from Starbucks for Student Support Services event
Special Board Meeting
The Weslaco Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to conduct and potentially take action on three separate level three grievances. These proceedings follow district policy DGBA(LOCAL).
- Level three grievance requested by L. Hernandez & C. Perez
- Level three grievance requested by E. Villegas
- Level three grievance requested by G. Cardenas
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss 2024 accountability ratings and the status of current and future bond projects. The meeting includes possible action on the Lone Star Governance Board monitoring calendar and various consent items including student trips and software renewals.
- Approval of a joint polling location agreement with the City of Weslaco for the November 5, 2024 election
- Ratification of a change order for the football stadium artificial turf replacement at Weslaco East High School
- Acceptance of a donation of two $50 HEB gift cards and six electric fans valued at $200 from Covenant Promised Ministries
- Approval of an interlocal agreement with South Texas College for Early College High School programs
- Approval of the final completion of LED lighting upgrades at Bobby Lackey Stadium
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly act on calling for a school board election on November 5, 2024. The meeting also includes reviews of facility upgrade projects and personnel recommendations.
- Approval of an order for the November 5, 2024, school board election
- HVAC upgrade project for Memorial, Airport, and North Bridge Elementary schools
- Synthetic turf installation for baseball and softball fields at Weslaco and Weslaco East High Schools
- Procurement method and engineering firm for Weslaco High School fire alarm system upgrades
- Superintendent's recommendations on employment, resignations, and retirements of personnel