Hidalgo ISD, TX

Special Called Board Meeting and Public Hearing Meeting To Discuss Budget For 2026-2027 and Proposed Tax Rate For 2026

This is a special called board meeting and public hearing to discuss the budget for the 2026-2027 school year and the proposed tax rate for 2026. The agenda contains only the notice and meeting details, with no specific budget figures or tax rate amounts listed.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 budget
• Discussion of proposed tax rate for 2026

Special Called Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting with a single substantive action item: discussion and possible action to amend the Salary Compensation Plan, presented by Ms. G. Garza. The board will also convene in closed session to consult with the school attorney and discuss personnel matters, then reconvene to consider any action on those items. All other agenda sections are marked as 'None' or are procedural.

• Discussion and possible action to amend Salary Compensation Plan (Presenter: Ms. G. Garza)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.074 (personnel matters)
• Reconvene in open session for possible action on items discussed in closed session, including superintendent's personnel recommendations
• Public comment period: 30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker, sign-up required before comment period
• No consent items, awards, superintendent's report, or finance/human resources items listed (all marked 'None')

Budget Workshop #5 Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding Budget Workshop #5 to discuss the 2026-2027 budget development, including one-time fund balance requests, a salary proposal, estimated revenues and expenditures, and a strategic approach to TEA revenue drivers. Public comments are allowed, but no final action is expected at this workshop.

• One-time fund balance request for campus/department needs
• Additional salary proposal for 2026-2027 fiscal year
• Estimated revenues and expenditures for 2026-2027
• Strategic budget approach to TEA's revenue drivers

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees met for Budget Workshop #5 to discuss the 2026-2027 budget development, including one-time fund balance requests, a salary proposal, estimated revenues and expenditures, and a strategic approach to TEA revenue drivers. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded during the workshop

Budget Workshop #4 Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for Budget Workshop #4 to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. Items include a TASB pay system review, salary compensation, insurance rate increases and employer contribution recommendations, enrollment and ADA projections, certified property values, projected revenues, and estimated expenditures by campus and department. The board will also consider campus and department wants and needs, and make recommendations on budget priorities, compensation, and insurance contributions.

• TASB Pay System Review
• Salary Compensation Review and Consideration
• Insurance Rate Increases and Employer Contribution Recommendation
• Enrollment and ADA Projection
• Certified Property Values and Impact on Revenue Projections

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees convened Budget Workshop #4 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting was informational, covering payroll, insurance, enrollment projections, property values, and revenue/expenditure estimates. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the board received presentations and discussed budget priorities, compensation, and insurance contributions.

• No formal actions taken; workshop was informational only

Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly approve the 2026-2027 salary compensation plan, proposed pay raises, and employee benefit contributions. The board will also consider consent items including financial reports, policy updates, and student travel requests. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and grievances.

• Discussion and possible action to approve Salary Compensation Plan for 2026-2027
• Discussion and possible action to approve Proposed Pay Raises for 2026-27
• Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-07 Workers Compensation Insurance
• Consideration of bids/quotes/proposals and advertisement of bids
• Closed session for personnel matters including grievances and organizational chart amendments

Special Called Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to receive legal advice in closed session, including consultation on a general contractor for a bond project and personnel matters. No substantive decisions are listed on the open-session agenda.

• Consultation with legal counsel on CSP No. 25-26-03, General Contractor for Bond Project
• Discussion of Superintendent recommendations on personnel matters

Special Called Board Meeting

The Board will meet in closed session to receive legal advice regarding a procurement determination for a bond project general contractor. The Board may then take action on the procurement course of action and personnel recommendations.

• Procurement determination and action regarding CSP No. 25-26-03, General Contractor for Bond Project
• Superintendent recommendations concerning employment, resignations, reassignments, retirements, renewals, non-renewals, terminations, staffing status, and discipline

The July 27, 2026 special called board meeting minutes contain only procedural and system-related information, with no record of any decisions, approvals, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder or technical notice rather than substantive minutes.

Budget Workshop #3 Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a budget workshop to review the district's financial status and planning. The session includes discussions on estimated revenues, expenditures, and tax data for the 2026-2027 period.

• Review of Hidalgo ISD financial status by Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.
• Discussion of 2026-2027 budget calendar
• Review of estimated revenues and expenditures by fund and department for 2026-2027
• Review of federal program entitlements
• Discussion of preliminary tax values and tax data

The meeting consisted of a budget workshop featuring presentations by Ms. G. Garza on financial status, revenues, and expenditures. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken.

Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly approve routine financial reports, a new energy consulting contract, and the district audit report for 2026-2029. The meeting also includes recognition of student achievements and updates on instructional programs.

• Approve professional services agreement with Valiant Energy Sources, LLC for energy consulting
• Approve District Audit Report for 2026-2029
• Discuss and possible action to extend RFP #24-25-12 Security Guard Services for an additional year
• Approve checks and/or invoices over $50,000 purchasing threshold
• Approve 2026-2027 Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida Diaz Jr. High offerings exempt from No Pass No Play Rule

The minutes for the Hidalgo ISD Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting on July 20, 2026, contain only procedural information and no substantive decisions. The document is a placeholder with system notices and navigation text, not a record of any board actions. No items were approved, denied, or tabled.

• No decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Workshop Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to discuss legal matters. The primary focus is pending litigation regarding a competitive sealed proposal procurement and a temporary restraining order filed against the district.

• Discussion of pending litigation and legal matters related to competitive sealed proposal procurement
• Discussion of a temporary restraining order filed against Hidalgo ISD

The provided minutes record the agenda for a workshop meeting, but contain no record of substantive decisions, votes, or actions taken.

Special Called Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting that includes a closed session to receive legal advice regarding pending litigation and a temporary restraining order filed against the district. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the public agenda beyond procedural items and the closed session topics.

The minutes for the June 25, 2026 special called board meeting contain only procedural and system information, with no record of any board actions, discussions, or decisions. The document is essentially a placeholder from the BoardBook system, showing the meeting date and time but no substantive content.

• No decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Special Called Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and possibly take action on a budget amendment for the Athletic Department and to consider rejecting a request for proposal for the district’s insurance agent. The board will also hear presentations from five general contractors for a bond project and may recommend one for competitive sealed proposals.

• Discussion and possible action to approve Budget Amendment to the Athletic Department
• Discussion and possible action to reject RFQ# 25-26-04 Agent of Record and maintain current insurance agent through 2027 plan year
• Presentations from five general contractors (AVIG, G & G Contractors, International Consulting Engineers, NM Contracting, Noble) for Bond Project CSP #25-26-03
• Possible recommendation for Competitive Sealed Proposals #25-26-03 General Contractor for Bond Project
• Closed session for legal advice and personnel matters

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Workshop Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will convene a workshop meeting on June 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes roll call, a public comment period, and discussion of Valiant Energy Sources. No final actions are scheduled; the board may adjourn into closed session as permitted by law.

The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or actions. The document consists of the meeting agenda and procedural boilerplate.

Regular Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees meets to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and contracts including a $10,000 grant to Diaz Jr. High, an audit engagement letter, and student trip requests to South Padre Island and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The board will also discuss budget amendments, RFP awards, and cybersecurity training.

• Approve $10,000 grant from Texas A&M Center on Disability & Development to Diaz Jr. High Special Ed
• Engage Luis Orozco, CPA for fiscal year 2026 audit services
• Approve student trips: Hidalgo ISD Powerlifting Team to South Padre Island Beach Park (May 20, 2026) and Senior Class to Six Flags Fiesta Texas (May 21, 2026)
• Award RFP#25-26-06 Group Health Insurance — Fully Funded and RFP#25-26-05 Ancillary Products
• Discuss budget amendments for Maintenance, Athletic, and Salary Compensation departments

The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Budget Workshop #1 & #2

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees holds its first budget workshop to review financial status, state funding provisions, enrollment trends, and preliminary tax values. No final decisions are listed; the session is informational.

The board conducted two budget workshops covering financial status, state funding, and revenue estimates. The provided minutes record the agenda items and presenters but do not list any votes, approvals, or final decisions.

Regular Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet May 4, 2026 to recognize student athletes and scholars, hear financial reports, and vote on several items including six student field trips, new diesel buses to meet state seat-belt rules, and contracts for risk management and student athletic insurance.

• Approve six student field trips including UIL Region IV–4A Track & Field meet at Texas A&M University–Kingsville ($0, May 1–2)
• Purchase six new diesel buses to comply with Texas Senate Bill 546 seat-belt mandate by 2029 ($0, agenda item X.D)
• Authorize administration to retain Valley Risk Consulting for 2026–27 risk management ($0, agenda item X.A)
• Renew RFP #24-25-09 Student Athletic Insurance with Players Health for 2026–27 ($0, agenda item X.C)
• Approve 2026–27 bi-weekly and monthly payday calendar (agenda item VII.E.3)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review financial reports, budget amendments for athletics and state aid, and various student travel requests. The meeting also includes discussions on summer school programs, safety training, and facility assessments.

• Approval of checks and invoices exceeding the $50,000 purchasing threshold
• Report on purchases between $10,000 and $49,999.99
• Authorization to solicit proposals for a fire alarm system upgrade at HECHS
• Approval of Resolution #2026-05 for continued wage payment during operational schedule adjustments
• Travel requests for students to visit Weslaco, South Padre Island, San Antonio, Kyle, and El Paso

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Called Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Board will meet to discuss and possibly approve a student band trip to SeaWorld San Antonio, authorize solicitations for 2026-2027 insurance plans, and consider policy amendments. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Ida Diaz Jr. High Band trip to SeaWorld San Antonio on May 15, 2026
• Solicit proposals for ancillary products, group health insurance, and cafeteria benefits plan administration for 2026-2027
• Approve delay of HB 2 teacher certification requirements until 2029-2030 school year
• Transportation Equipment Services Agreement with Highland Electric Fleet
• Amend board policy BED (Local) and consider football head coach personnel action

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Board Meeting

The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE 2024-2025 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT - TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT

The provided document is a notice for a public hearing to discuss the 2024-2025 District Annual Report (Texas Academic Performance Report). No minutes, votes, or decisions are recorded in the text.

Special Called Board Meeting

The Hidalgo ISD Special Called Board Meeting agenda is procedural boilerplate, with no substantial items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Board Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider several facility and operational agreements, including fleet management and design services for new buildings. The meeting also includes financial reports and a discussion on a Board of Directors vacancy.

• Fleet management agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management
• RFP #25-26-02 for design and space planning for new CTE Building and Sports Center Complex
• Amended agreement for ERO Architects regarding 2025 Bond projects (CTE, Agricultural Barn, and Sports Center)
• Interlocal agreement with Region One for a Loaner Bus Agreement
• Approval of checks and invoices over $50,000 for November and December 2025

The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review progress on bond projects and consider several student travel requests. The meeting includes discussions on financial audits, teacher incentive spending, and a safety audit report.

• Approval of checks and invoices exceeding the $50,000 purchasing threshold
• Travel requests for 5th grade students from Hidalgo, Salinas, Kelly, and Hidalgo Park Elementary to Six Flags Fiesta Texas
• Discussion on ERO Architects' construction documents and contracting for bond projects
• Consideration of Resolution #2026-01 regarding employee wage payments
• Review of the Annual Financial Audit for the year ending August 31, 2025

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.