WESLACO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT public meetings in 2024
29 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
Public Hearing
The Weslaco Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget. Residents may provide comments on the budget during the meeting. The agenda is limited to this hearing, with no other substantive items listed.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget
- Public comments on proposed 2024-2025 budget
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will consider adopting the 2024-2025 general fund and debt service fund budgets, the district compensation plan, and the student code of conduct. They will also review the superintendent's report on enrollment, budgets, and bond project status, and discuss the optional flexible school day program and final amended budgets for 2023-2024.
- Adopt 2024-2025 general fund and debt service fund budgets
- Approve 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Approve student code of conduct for 2024-2025
- Approve out-of-valley trips for softball and flute students
- Approve contracts for mental health counseling services
Special Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will consider ranking proposals for the Weslaco East High School synthetic turf replacement project (CSP #24-06-38) and authorize administration to negotiate a contract. The board will also hold closed sessions to discuss personnel matters and a Level 3 grievance, with possible action afterward.
- Rank proposals and authorize contract negotiation for Weslaco East High School synthetic turf replacement (CSP #24-06-38)
- Closed meeting: superintendent's recommendation on certified and non-contractual personnel
- Closed meeting: resignations/retirements of certified and non-contractual personnel
- Closed meeting: appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officer/employee
- Level 3 grievance requested by J. Davis per policy DGBA(LOCAL)
Board Workshop
The Weslaco Independent School District board is meeting for a workshop session, with the main item being the fourth budget workshop for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda also includes call to order, public comments, and adjournment. No specific budget details or decisions are listed in the agenda text.
- 2024-2025 budget workshop #4
Special Board Meeting
This is a special board meeting of the Weslaco Independent School District called primarily to recognize the UIL 6A State Softball Champions, the Weslaco Lady Panthers. The agenda includes call to order, public comments, the recognition, and adjournment. No policy decisions or business items are listed.
- Recognition of UIL 6A State Softball Champions, the Weslaco Lady Panthers
- Public comments period
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 budget, including revenues, expenditures, beginning teacher salary, teacher hiring scale, fund balance, and ESSER deficit. The board will also consider consent items approving numerous out-of-valley student trips, donations, and instructional resource purchases.
- 2024/2025 budget revenues and expenditures, beginning teacher salary, teacher hiring scale, fund balance, ESSER deficit
- Approval of out-of-valley trips for athletics, JROTC, UIL, fine arts, and other student groups
- Donations: $12,500 from Bert Ogden Subaru for PFC Mario Ybarra Elementary, $1,500 for Justice Raul A. Gonzalez Elementary, $700 from Jessica Rodriguez, $500 from Weslaco Professional Firefighters, $350 from Dr. Edith Trevino & Company, $300 from Weslaco Mid-Valley Lions Club, $500 from Payne Weslaco Motors
- Purchase of NWEA MAP Growth Suite licenses renewal for 2024-2025
- Approval of interlocal cooperation contract with UT Austin for LASO Strong Foundations Framework grant for math
Board Workshop
The Weslaco Independent School District Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop session focused on the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes call to order, public comments, and the budget workshop as the main item, followed by adjournment. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda text.
- 2024-2025 budget workshop #3
- Public comments period
- Call to order and adjournment
Special Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD board is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss two Level 3 grievances and personnel matters, including the superintendent's recommendation on certified teachers. After the closed session, the board may take action on these items in open meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural (call to order, quorum, public comments, adjournment).
- Closed meeting to conduct two Level 3 grievances requested by I. Gonzalez and E. Gomez under policies DGBA(LOCAL) and FNG(LOCAL)
- Closed discussion of personnel matters under Texas Gov't Code 551.074
- Discussion of superintendent's recommendation on certified teachers
- Possible action on grievances and teacher recommendation after reconvening
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 16, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes recognitions, proclamations, public comments, and a superintendent's report on topics like ADA, budget increases, and bond finances. The board will also consider consent items, including donations, out-of-valley trips, and financial reports, as well as discussion and possible action items such as the 2024-2025 academic calendar and procurement for construction projects.
- Superintendent's report on $160,000,000 bond finances, proposed new Pete Abrigo Ag Barn, and new Central Middle School cafeteria as part of bond election
- Approval of out-of-valley trips for athletic, fine arts, and CTE students to Austin, San Antonio, Galveston, and other locations
- Acceptance of donations totaling $7,050 for Memorial Elementary 5K, $500 for North Bridge library, $467.50 in T-shirts for Rudy Silva Elementary, and $500 for Sam Houston staff
- Approval to purchase instructional materials for science grades K-12 for 2024-2025 school year
- Discussion and possible action on procurement method and architect selection for demolition of old gymnasium at Central Middle School and construction of new agricultural facility
Board Workshop
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda includes public comments and a presentation of the budget workshop materials. No decisions are listed; this is a discussion session.
- 2024-2025 budget workshop #2
- Public comments period
- Budget workshop presentation attached
Board Workshop
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop, with the main item being Budget Workshop #1 for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda also includes call to order, public comments, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.
- 2024-2025 Budget Workshop #1
- Public comments
- Call to order
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will vote on consent items including the purchase of replacement Chromebooks for 1st-9th grade students, classroom instructional technology equipment, and the establishment of a dropout recovery program for students aged 18-26. The board will also consider approving numerous out-of-valley field trips for athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education programs, as well as accepting several donations. The superintendent's report will cover enrollment, budget, security audit findings, and construction project statuses.
- Approval to purchase replacement Chromebooks for 1st through 9th grade students
- Approval to establish a dropout recovery program for students aged 18-26
- Approval of out-of-valley trips for athletic teams, fine arts groups, and CTE students
- Approval to accept donations totaling $1,932.15 from local businesses
- Approval to amend the District of Innovation Plan regarding interdistrict transfers
Public Hearing
The Weslaco ISD board is holding a public hearing to present the 2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)/Annual Report and to accept public comments on it. The agenda includes only the hearing, quorum establishment, and adjournment, with no other business items.
- Public hearing on the 2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)/Annual Report
- Public comments on the 2023 TAPR/Annual Report
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving several consent items, including contracts for architectural services related to bond-funded projects at multiple schools, as well as numerous out-of-valley field trips and a donation. The board will also discuss and possibly approve a progress monitoring calendar as part of the Lone Star Governance system.
- Contract with Gignac and Associates for restroom improvements at Dr. R.E. Margo Elementary and Beatriz G. Garza Middle School
- Contract with The Warren Group Architects for vestibule projects at Weslaco East High School and Beatriz G. Garza Middle School
- Contract with Amtech Solutions for roofing at Cleckler-Heald Elementary and A.N. (Tony) Rico Elementary
- Contract with Raba Kistner for roofing at Beatriz G. Garza Middle School and building envelope at Weslaco High School Sepulveda Gymnasium
- Accept $14,200 donation from Knapp Community Care Foundation for WHS FCCLA club
Special Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to address three Level 3 grievances filed by L. Garza, G. Cantu, and G. Cardenas. The board will first convene in closed session to discuss the grievances, then reconvene in open session to consider possible action. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.
- Closed session for three Level 3 grievances (L. Garza, G. Cantu, G. Cardenas)
- Possible action on grievances in open session
- Public comments period
Regular Board Meeting
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving numerous contracts for architectural and engineering services related to Bond Phase 1 projects, including vestibules, restrooms, roofing, and HVAC upgrades at various schools. The board will also review student assessment results, approve out-of-valley field trips, accept donations, and handle routine financial and personnel items.
- Approve contracts for Bond Phase 1 projects: vestibules, restrooms, roofing, field turf, tennis courts, running tracks, lighting, fire alarms, HVAC, and building envelope at multiple schools.
- Approve out-of-valley trips for student competitions and events (e.g., Texas Science and Engineering Fair, BPA State Leadership Conference, HOSA Area Leadership Conference, TMEA Mariachi Clinic, JROTC challenge, Six Flags Fiesta Texas).
- Accept donations totaling over $8,000 from various community organizations for student support and school programs.
- Approve purchase of enterprise virtual server environment (RFP #24-12-20).
- Approve budget amendments, legal fees, tax adjustments, and financial reports.
Board Workshop
The Weslaco Independent School District Board is holding a workshop to conduct interviews with engineering firms. These firms are being considered to assign Phase I bond projects.
- Interviewing engineering firms to assign Phase I bond projects
Board Workshop
The Weslaco ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to interview architectural firms for assignment of Phase I bond projects. The agenda includes call to order, public comments, the interviews, and adjournment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the workshop is for discussion and interviews.
- Interview architectural firms for Phase I bond projects
- Public comments