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Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Hidalgo Independent School District Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting And Public Hearing
The board conducted a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2025-2026 school year, noting a superior achievement rating, and subsequently approved the district's FIRST accountability rating based on 2024-2025 data. Key business items included the review of the principal's beginning of school year update and district-wide student counts, authorization of advertisements for various bids and proposals, and the approval of the district's salary compensation plan, including specific hourly and percentage-based pay raises for employees. Additionally, the board approved several architectural and structural assessment reports, awarded contracts for janitorial supplies and fuel, and entered into an executive session to address personnel matters, including new hires, reassignments, and the superintendent's evaluation and contract renewal.
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Board of Trustees of Hidalgo Independent School District Special Called Board Meeting and Public Meeting
The Board held a meeting and public hearing to discuss and adopt the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget and the property tax rate for 2026. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items such as financial reports, memorandums of understanding with external partners, and the employee handbook. The board also passed a resolution delegating authority to the superintendent, approved end-of-year budget amendments, and renewed property, casualty, and unemployment compensation insurance. Additionally, the board reviewed state accountability results and the district migrant program, conducted an executive session regarding personnel, approved competitive sealed proposal re-procurement, and finalized various employment personnel actions.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hidalgo Independent School District Special Called Board Meeting
The Board meeting addressed a public comment regarding the Salary Compensation Plan. The Board held a closed session to discuss personnel matters in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Following the closed session, the Board approved the Superintendent's recommendations concerning employment, resignations, reassignments, retirements, non-renewals, terminations, and staffing status, which included the approval of new professional hires and the acknowledgment of professional resignations.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Hidalgo Independent School District Board of Trustees Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees reviewed various informational reports, including updates on back-to-school activities and the Region One Teacher of the Year. Actions taken included the approval of consent items such as tax collection reports, financial reports, various local policy updates, and the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct. The Board also approved purchases, student travel requests, pay raises for the 2026-2027 school year, district contributions for employee benefits, and the addition of authorized users to the district's investment account. Additionally, the Board approved the Salary Compensation Plan following an executive session and deliberated on personnel matters, including new hires, resignations, and retirements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
