Rebecca Hope Espericueta

The meeting addressed several key operational and financial matters, including the approval of a legal services retainer agreement, an out-of-state trip for a student leadership conference, and a contract with the Museum of South Texas History. The Board discussed and took action on bids for tax resale properties, approved a migrant counselor position, and reviewed various financial documents including budget amendments and tax reports. Authorization was granted to request proposals for student body insurance and a bank depository. Additionally, the purchase of iPads was approved, as well as an inter-local cooperation agreement for tax services. Personnel actions, including hiring and re-assignments, were addressed, and the Board discussed and approved a consolidation plan for the upcoming school year.

The meeting included the canvassing and declaration of election results, the administration of the Oath of Office to newly elected board members, and the presentation and approval of the annual financial audit report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Consent agenda items such as the district expense report, tax report, and a functional budget amendment were approved. The board also discussed and took action on a nomination for the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors, approved 2024-2025 district and campus improvement plans, and authorized ESL stipends for certified teachers. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters, including the approval of a rescinded resignation letter.

The board recognized students for academic and extracurricular achievements, approved the consent agenda including expense reports, budget amendments, and various service agreements, and formally approved the TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 114. Additionally, the board reviewed campus academic progress, student attendance, and benchmark results, and received a presentation regarding an active shooter school safety application.

The Board of Trustees discussed and approved the selection criteria for competitive sealed proposals regarding construction and delivery methods. The Superintendent presented evaluation point systems from other school districts, and the Board formally adopted a system based on the Weslaco Agricultural Farm model.

The Board approved the 2019-2020 school year budget and the corresponding tax rate. The Consent Agenda included the approval of end-of-year functional budget amendments, various extra duty pay and stipends, an employee attendance incentive program, and payment to Celso Gonzalez Construction, Inc.