Judith Dimas

The board meeting included recognition of AP Scholars, announcements regarding board members' continuing education credits, and presentations on HECHS attendance and HISD professional development. The board approved items in the consent section, including minutes from previous meetings, the tax collector's report, and requests for student travel. Approvals were also granted for the 2025-2026 Hidalgo ISD District Improvement Plan, bond projects, and membership in the South Texas School Association. Financial reports and budget updates were presented, and the board approved checks/invoices over the purchasing threshold, a budget amendment, and an amendment to the salary compensation plan. Additionally, the board discussed and took action on food service consulting services, health insurance plans, and bond construction project support. The board also approved a contract for reroofing projects at HECHS and Ida Diaz Jr. High. The meeting went into a closed session to discuss personnel matters, and upon returning to open session, the board approved the superintendent's recommendations regarding employment, resignations, reassignments, retirements, non-renewals, terminations, staffing status, and discipline.

The Board of Trustees convened to discuss several key items, including the recognition of schools for their State Accountability Results, updates on the TIA Compensation, and reports on partnerships with South Texas College and Sam Houston State University. The Board approved items in the consent section, including the R.E.A.L. MOU and Responsive Learning Online GT Professional Development. They also approved an MOU with Easter Seals Rio Grande Valley, amendments to the Salary Compensation Plan, and checks/invoices exceeding the purchasing threshold. Additionally, the board discussed and approved the termination of the Property Value Study Service and a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Property Value Study Services. The board also considered architect/engineering services for reroofing projects.

The meeting includes a presentation on the proposed budget and tax rate, followed by public comments. The agenda covers action items such as approving minutes from previous board meetings, the tax collector's report, and the advertisement of bids for pest control management services. The board will consider financial reports, employee handbook updates, and requests for student travel. Discussions will also address a resolution for delegating authority to the superintendent, approving an innovative course, and updating the cell phone policy. Further action items involve adopting the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, approving purchases over $10,000, and renewing contracts for unemployment compensation and uniform rentals. The board will also discuss security guard services, janitorial supplies, gasoline and diesel fuel, and a certified private pilot program. Updates on bond projects and architect service contracts are also on the agenda, followed by a closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters.

The meeting agenda includes awards and recognition, a superintendent's report covering attendance, enrollment, safety audits, a job fair, and the status of an RFQ. Consent items involve approving minutes, tax collector reports, financial reports, budget amendments, investment agreements, donations, and student travel requests. Instruction and student support items include summer school programs, staffing grant presentations, and benchmark results. Finance items include delinquent tax collection reports, bond election facility programs, contract approvals, and budget discussions. Closed session topics include legal advice, personnel matters, and cyclical payment requests. Finally, the meeting will consider action on designating an honorary board president.

The Hidalgo Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss various topics. Key agenda items include presentations for architectural and structural engineering services, a TIA allotment announcement, tax collector's reports, financial reports, budget amendments, quarterly investment reports, review and possible action on local policies, requests for student travel, and a summer school update. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on an RFQ for architectural and structural engineering services, a proposal for the HECHS 2025 graduation ceremony, and amendments to local policies CH and DEA. A closed session will be held for legal advice and personnel matters, including discussions on employment, resignations, and contracts. Following the closed session, the board will reconvene to discuss and take possible action on the items discussed in closed session.