Hidalgo ISD public meetings in 2024
24 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
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting with one substantive action item: discussion and possible approval of the Salary Compensation Plan for 2024-2025. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal advice, two Level III grievances, and personnel matters, with possible action on those items afterward. All other agenda sections are marked as 'None' or are procedural.
- Discussion and possible action on Salary Compensation Plan 2024-2025
- Closed session: legal consultation (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Closed session: Level III grievance of X.S. against R.M.
- Closed session: Level III grievance of A.G. against R.M.
- Closed session: personnel matters (resignations, reassignments, terminations, etc.)
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 1, 2024, to consider several action items, including a proposed pay raise for the 2024-2025 school year, an election order for the general school board election, and an extension of security guard services. The board will also discuss and possibly approve various instructional items, including Early College High School course offerings and a District of Innovation certification requirement. Consent items include financial reports and several interlocal agreements and service renewals.
- Proposed pay raise for 2024-2025 school year
- Election order and notice for 2024 General School Board Election
- Extension of Bid #21-22-18 Security Guard Services for an additional year
- Approval of engineering fees to Halff & Associates for Outdoor Freezer Project
- 2024-2025 Hidalgo Early College High School Offerings Exempt from No Pass No Play Rule
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider a contract with Valiant Energy pending pricing and legal review, and to discuss a potential settlement regarding the district's Hurricane Hanna claim. The board will also address personnel matters in closed session and may take action on items discussed there. Most consent agenda items are marked as none, indicating limited routine business.
- Discussion and possible action to approve Valiant Energy contract agreement
- Closed session discussion on potential settlement regarding District Hurricane Hanna claim
- Closed session discussion of superintendent recommendations on employment, resignations, reassignments, retirements, renewals, non-renewals, terminations, and staffing
- Possible action on settlement offer regarding Hurricane Hanna claim
- Possible action on superintendent's personnel recommendations
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider consent items, including financial reports and contracts, and take possible action on a $139,131.18 payment for FieldTurf, a teacher incentive allotment spending plan, and several purchasing contracts. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal advice.
- Payment application #7 for FieldTurf in the amount of $139,131.18
- Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan Proposal
- Contracts for janitorial supplies, gas/lubricants/coolants, air conditioning filters, and student uniforms
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate with Valiant Energy for electric provider renewal
- Donation from FieldTurf of $7,500 for a cement slab
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to canvass the results of a recent bond election and take action on consent items, including budget amendments and student travel requests. The board will also consider multiple payments for the Field Turf project totaling over $223,000, and discuss several athletic equipment RFPs. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal advice on an insurance dispute and personnel matters.
- Resolution canvassing bond election returns and declaring results
- Field Turf payments: $26,190.42, $54,131.00, $4,310.34, $139,131.18
- Budget amendments for band/athletic equipment, child nutrition, chiller, and outdoor freezer engineering
- Student travel: HECHS powerlifting to Fiesta Texas, cheer to UCA camp, GEAR UP to D.C. conference
- Closed session: Hurricane Hanna insurance mediation, personnel recommendations
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on April 15, 2024, to consider consent items, including bids for supplies and services, and several action items. Notable actions include approving a $171,713.73 payment to Field Turf, a contract with Hidalgo County Elections for the May 4 bond election, and multiple student travel requests. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal issues, including a safety audit and Hurricane Hanna update.
- Approve payment application #4 to Field Turf for $171,713.73
- Approve contract with Hidalgo County Elections for May 4 bond election services
- Approve 17 bids for supplies and services, including janitorial, athletic, and HVAC items
- Approve out-of-town student trips to San Antonio, New Braunfels, and South Padre Island
- Discuss personnel contracts, non-renewals, and safety audit findings in closed session
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting. The agenda includes closed sessions regarding legal advice, personnel recommendations, and the censure of Board Member R.M.
- Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning employment and personnel matters
- Discussion and action on Board censure of Board Member R.M.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS THE 2022-2023 DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT - TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
The Hidalgo ISD school board is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), hear public comments, and consider approving the report. The meeting includes roll call, public comments, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 District Annual Report / Texas Academic Performance Report
- Consider and approve the Texas Academic Performance Report 2022-2023
- Public comments on the TAPR report
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2024, to consider consent items, including minutes, tax reports, a budget amendment, and a science textbook adoption. The board will also discuss and possibly approve a $497,617.98 payment for field turf, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and additional band and athletic equipment. Closed session items include an intruder audit report and personnel matters.
- Approve Field Turf payment application #1 for $497,617.98
- Approve 2024-2025 Hidalgo ISD School Calendar
- Budget amendment to General Fund
- Proclamation 2024 - Science Textbook Adoption (K-12)
- Intruder Detective Audit Report Findings for Ida Diaz Jr. High School and Hidalgo Elementary
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider and possibly act on calling a bond election, discussing the superintendent's contract, and hiring an athletic director/head football coach. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, public comments, and announcements.
- Consideration and action on an order calling a bond election
- Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's Contract
- Discussion and possible action to hire an Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 5, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider consent items, including approving minutes, a tax report, donations, and policy updates, as well as a $171,713.73 payment to FieldTurf USA, Inc. The board will also discuss and possibly act on a Bilingual/ESL agreement, STAAR results, and dual language expansion, and will enter closed session for legal and personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Approve FieldTurf USA, Inc. payment application #4 for $171,713.73
- Approve Bilingual/ESL Campus Lead Agreement
- Review TASB Update 122 and possible action on local policies (CQB, CSA, DC, DP, EHB, EHBC, EHBCA, EIC, FEA, FFAC, FFB, FL)
- Accept donations to athletic department totaling $2,400 (e.g., Magoba, LLC $1,000; Berta Garcia $400; Law Office of Rogelio Solis, PLLC $350)
- Discuss and possibly act on superintendent's evaluation and contract in closed session
Special Called Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider routine items, including a budget amendment for the Safety and Security Department, approval of an out-of-town baseball trip, and a presentation of the annual financial audit. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters, with possible action on personnel recommendations afterward.
- Budget amendment for Safety and Security Department
- Approval for HECHS Baseball Team to travel to Corpus Christi tournament (Feb 29–Mar 1, 2024)
- Presentation of Annual Financial Audit by Luis Orozco, CPA for year ending Aug 31, 2023
- Closed session for legal advice and personnel matters
- Public comment period limited to 30 minutes, 5 minutes per speaker
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 2022-2023 FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEX
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to present and discuss the district's 2022-2023 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) accountability rating, based on fiscal year ended 8/31/22. The board will also take public comments and may approve the Texas Education FIRST report. This is a routine financial oversight item.
- Public hearing on FIRST accountability rating for fiscal year ended 8/31/22
- Presentation of FIRST rating
- Public comments on the rating
- Discussion and possible approval of Texas Education FIRST report
Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Hidalgo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a rescheduled regular meeting on January 15, 2024, at 6:45 PM. The board will consider approving two large payments to Field Turf totaling over $2 million, a payment to Halff Associates, a resolution on chaplain services, and the sale of a 13.99-acre tract of land. The agenda also includes routine consent items, student trip approvals, and closed-session discussions on personnel and grievances.
- Payment application #2 to Field Turf for $749,489.23
- Payment application #3 to Field Turf for $1,300,006.12
- Payment application #1 to Halff Associates for $497,617.98
- Resolution #2024-02 regarding District Chaplain services
- Discussion and possible action to sell 13.99-acre tract in Kelly-Pharr Subdivision