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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hidalgo County, TX
HIDALGO ISD
Population / Scale
2,788
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.14859
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$54.1M
+3.4% YoY • +20.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$47.40M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.0 pts
1Y: -0.6 pts • 10Y: -1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.2 pts
56.4 (D) → 51.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.7% (5Y)
10Y: +49.9% • Since '00: +212.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1279
FY 22: $1.2765 → FY 27: $1.1486
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 56.4 (D)'10: 54.5 (D)'17: 53.1 (D)'22: 52.2 (D)'27: 51.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $17.3M'10: $26.5M'17: $36.1M'22: $44.9M'27: $54.1M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BA
Benjamin Arjona
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
jagonzalez@hidalgo-isd.org
DS
Diana Silva - Gaona
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
jagonzalez@hidalgo-isd.org
JQ
Jennifer Quintero
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
jagonzalez@hidalgo-isd.org
LT
Luis Trejo, Jr
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
jagonzalez@hidalgo-isd.org
MC
Martin Carrasco
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
jagonzalez@hidalgo-isd.org
RM
Raymundo Martinez
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
jagonzalez@hidalgo-isd.org
YA
Yesenia Ayala
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
jagonzalez@hidalgo-isd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($54,145,988) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.148590 per $100 valuation: $0.754190 M&O + $0.394400 I&S) for HIDALGO ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hidalgo County).
Total Appropriation
$54.1M
General Fund
$38.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$19,421
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $22.5M (42%)
Public Works: $8.5M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.5M
Administration: $6.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.14859 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Oct 5, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($52,365,559) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.164900 per $100 valuation) for HIDALGO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$52.4M
General Fund
$36.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,782
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.4M (41%)
Public Works: $8.0M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $5.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1649 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($50,594,743) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.196300 per $100 valuation) for HIDALGO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$50.6M
General Fund
$36.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,147
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.4M (42%)
Public Works: $8.0M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $5.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1963 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HIDALGO ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $48,402,127. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2028 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$48.4M
General Fund
$34.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,361
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $20.4M (42%)
Public Works: $7.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $5.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2028 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HIDALGO ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $46,621,197. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2321 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$46.6M
General Fund
$33.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$16,722
Public Safety: $0.9M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $19.7M (42%)
Public Works: $7.4M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $5.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2321 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$54.15M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.3MPer Capita: $19,421Tax Rate: $1.14859Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$52.37M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.2MPer Capita: $18,782Tax Rate: $1.1649Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$50.59M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.2MPer Capita: $18,147Tax Rate: $1.1963Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$48.40M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.7MPer Capita: $17,361Tax Rate: $1.2028Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$46.62M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.4MPer Capita: $16,722Tax Rate: $1.2321Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$44.86M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.1MPer Capita: $16,090Tax Rate: $1.2765Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$42.70M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.6MPer Capita: $15,316Tax Rate: $1.296924Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$40.72M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.2MPer Capita: $14,605Tax Rate: $1.304706Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$39.27M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.1MPer Capita: $14,087Tax Rate: $1.31123Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$37.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.9MPer Capita: $13,462Tax Rate: $1.336143Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$36.12M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.9MPer Capita: $12,957Tax Rate: $1.329462Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$34.22M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.5MPer Capita: $12,274Tax Rate: $1.326803Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$32.93M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.6MPer Capita: $11,812Tax Rate: $1.337417Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$31.53M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.6MPer Capita: $11,309Tax Rate: $1.341429Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$30.19M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $10,829Tax Rate: $1.336063Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$28.58M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $10,250Tax Rate: $1.334727Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$27.54M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.7MPer Capita: $9,878Tax Rate: $1.34407Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$26.51M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $9,509Tax Rate: $1.356167Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$25.15M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.0MPer Capita: $9,021Tax Rate: $1.349386Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$24.09M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $8,639Tax Rate: $1.353434Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$23.00M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $8,248Tax Rate: $1.365615Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$22.11M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.8MPer Capita: $7,929Tax Rate: $1.362884Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$21.29M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $7,638Tax Rate: $1.37515Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$20.46M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $7,340Tax Rate: $1.368274Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$19.47M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $6,984Tax Rate: $1.380588Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$18.61M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $6,676Tax Rate: $1.38473Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$17.97M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $6,445Tax Rate: $1.381961Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$17.34M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $6,219Tax Rate: $1.387489Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $48...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $46...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $44...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $42...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $40...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $39...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $37...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $36...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $34...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $32...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $31...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $30...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
HIDALGO ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities Renovations
Authorized Debt: $2.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,500,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Renovations....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $22.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $22,500,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 HIDALGO ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 360 (19.0% of 1,895 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Raymundo Martinez WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Diana Silva - Gaona WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Martin Carrasco WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Luis Trejo, Jr WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Yesenia Ayala WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jennifer Quintero WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
HIDALGO ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $2.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,500,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building
Authorized Debt: $23.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $23,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (26.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
71.0% (350 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 436 (23.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
68.0% (296 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (140 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 436 (23.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
71.0% (310 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 588 (31.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
70.0% (412 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 341 (18.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
67.0% (228 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 531 (28.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
71.0% (377 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (154 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 569 (30.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
57.0% (324 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (245 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 569 (30.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
66.0% (376 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (193 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 474 (25.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
60.0% (284 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
40.0% (190 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 512 (27.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
62.0% (317 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (195 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 588 (31.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
58.0% (341 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (247 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 436 (23.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
57.0% (249 votes)David C. Morales
43.0% (187 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 436 (23.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
68.0% (296 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (140 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 341 (18.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
59.0% (201 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (140 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 398 (21.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
67.0% (267 votes)Michael R. Vance
33.0% (131 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 417 (22.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
64.0% (267 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (26.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
71.0% (350 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 455 (24.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
62.0% (282 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (173 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 417 (22.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
64.0% (267 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (15.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
56.0% (159 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (125 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 303 (16.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
65.0% (197 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
35.0% (106 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 455 (24.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
67.0% (305 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (150 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 569 (30.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
57.0% (324 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (245 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (15.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
60.0% (170 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (114 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
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HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __ Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONIV.A: Hidalgo Early College HS Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars 2025-2026 Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas Description:V: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTV.A: AnnouncementsV.A.1: Security District wide Report and Intruder Audit at Ida Diaz Jr. High Presenter: Mr. M. CepedaV.A.2: House Bill 2563 Requirements - announcing Board's Continuing Education Credit Presenter: Ms. C. MayaV.A.3: Attendance Matters Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, VideoV.A.4: Crisis Communication PD Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, Video Description:VI: PUBLIC COMMENTS:VII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:VII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: September 14, 2026VII.B: Tax Collector's Report:VII.B.1: Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for August 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VII.E: Other:VII.E.1: Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending August 31, 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.E.2: Interactive Online Learning Grant Application Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.3: CTE Innovation Grand Award - 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.4: Consider and approve a cooperative purchasing agreement with Equalis Group Presenter: Mr. E. GonzalesVII.E.5: Consider and take action on a request for students to travel out-of-town/state overnight:VII.E.5.a: The Hidalgo Golden Dazzlers are asking permission to travel to Orlando, Florida, from January 13-17, 2027, to attend a dance workshop at Disney World. Presenter: Ms. K. GarciaVII.E.5.b: The Hidalgo ISD Cheerleaders are requesting permission to attend and compete in the UIL State Spirit Competition held on January 12–17, 2027 at Forth Worth Convention Center. Presenter: Ms. A. MolanoVII.E.5.c: The Hidalgo ISD Cheerleaders are requesting permission to attend and participate in the Disney World Workshop and Educational Tour, to be held April 30–May 3, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. Presenter: Ms. A. Molano Description:VIII: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:VIII.A: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Hidalgo ISD 2026-2027 Grading Guidelines and JH/HS Honors Course Agreements Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVIII.B: Hidalgo Early College High School - STC Student Performance Status Report 2025-2026 Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVIII.C: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Hidalgo ISD District and Campus Improvement Plans Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVIII.C.1: HISD District Improvement PlanVIII.C.2: HECHSVIII.C.3: Ida Diaz Jr. HighVIII.C.4: Hidalgo ElementaryVIII.C.5: JC Kelly ElementaryVIII.C.6: Salinas ElementaryVIII.C.7: Hidalgo Park ElementaryVIII.D: Bilingual/DL/ESL Program Evaluation Report Presenter: Ms. J. GaonaVIII.E: Hidalgo ISD June 2026 STAAR End-of-Course Assessment Results Presenter: Dr. A. Guanzon Description:IX: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:IX.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment from Fund Balance Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.B: Discussion and possible action to amend the Salary Compensation Plan for 2026–2027 as recommended by Administration Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.C: Discussion and possible action to the Unique, Gifted, Loved, Individual (UGHLI) Club Grant for Hidalgo Elementary Presenter: Ms. G. Garza, Ms. A. SolanoIX.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the Proposed Contract between the Hidalgo ISD and Hidalgo County Elections for the Election Services for the District Trustee Election on November 3, 2026 Presenter: Mr. R. Tinoco Description:X: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS:X.A: Discussion and possible action to authorize administration to renew services agreement with Trane for HVAC systems district wide Presenter: Mr. G. Sanchez, Mr. M. Rivera, Mr. E. GonzalesX.B: Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve a Forward Energy Procurement Plan to secure future electricity pricing and explore funding opportunities through the NextEra Energy Integrated Efficiency Program for qualifying energy-efficiency and capital-improvement projects, and to authorize the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements, subject to legXI: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074XI.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XI.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XI.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXI.C: Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security AuditsXI.C.1: Security District wide Report and Intruder AuditXI.C.2: Intruder Detective Audit Report Findings for Ida Diaz Jr. HighXII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XIII: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XIII.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal adviceXIII.B: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XIII.B.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIII.C: Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security AuditsXIII.C.1: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Safety Audit Report for Ida Diaz Jr. HighXIII.C.2: Discussion and possible action on Security District wide Report and Intruder AuditXIV: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 2025-2026 FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (FIRST) ACCOUNTABILITY RATING BASED ON SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025 DATA Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.A: Presentation of FIRST Accountability Rating of Hidalgo ISD Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.B: Public Comments on Hidalgo ISD FIRST Accoutability RatingIV.C: Discuss and Approve Texas Education FIRST ReportIV.D: Closing of Public HearingV: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONVI: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI.A: AnnouncementsVI.A.1: Points of Pride Presentation Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, VideoVI.A.2: Principal's 2026-2027 Beginning of School Year Update Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, VideoVI.A.3: District wide Student Counts Presenter: Mr. L. Garza, Video Description:VII: PUBLIC COMMENTSVIII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:VIII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: August 5, 2026, August 10, 2026, August 17, 2026, and August 25, 2026VIII.B: Tax Collector's Report:VIII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VIII.C.1: Discussion and possible action to authorize administration to solicit proposals for rental of support service uniforms and supplies Presenter: Mr. E. GonzalesVIII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VIII.E: Other:VIII.E.1: Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $10,000.00–$49,999.99 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVIII.E.2: Financial Report - Check Register for August 2026 — Part 1 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVIII.E.3: Hidalgo ISD District of Innovation Amendment Presenter: Mr. R. TinocoVIII.E.4: Renaissance — Accelerated Reader 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVIII.E.5: Sale of obsolete, unusable and non-repairable surplus equipment Presenter: Mr. G. SanchezVIII.E.6: Consider and take action on request for student to travel out-of-town/overnight:VIII.E.6.a: The Hidalgo ISD Fine Arts Department is requesting permission to travel to Corpus Christi, TX to compete at the UIL Area Marching Band Contest from Friday, October 23 to 24, 2026. Presenter: Mr. M. GutierrezVIII.E.6.b: The Hidalgo ISD Fine Arts Department is requesting permission to travel overnight to San Antonio, Texas to compete in the UIL State Marching Contest from November 10-11, 2026. Presenter: Mr. M. Gutierrez Description:IX: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: NONEX: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:X.A: Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaX.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the additional Proposed Pay Raises for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaX.C: Discussion and possible action to approve the Amendment to the 2026-2027 Salary Compensation Plan as recommended by administration Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaXI: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:XI.A: Discussion on matters related to Valiant Energy Services Contract Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. J. GalvanXI.B: Update on Lift station Presenter: Mr. G. SanchezXI.C: Presentation on the Architectural and Structural Assessment Report to Include total cost estimates, facility condition findings and structural evaluations of designated district buildings provided by Gignac's Architects Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. J. MujicaXI.D: Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-09 Janitorial Supplies Presenter: Mr. E. GonzalesXI.E: Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-10 Diesel and Gasoline Fuel Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales Description:XII: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074XII.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XII.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XII.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXII.B.2: Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation and ContractXIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XIV: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XIV.A: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XIV.A.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIV.A.2: Discussion and possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation and ContractXV: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XVI: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than listed. The Board of Trustees of Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any items listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be taken in Executive2026-08-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NoneV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT NoneV.A: AnnouncementsVI: PUBLIC COMMENTSVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: NoneVII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: NoneVII.B: Tax Collector's Report: NoneVII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NoneVII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NoneVII.E: Other: NoneVIII: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: NoneIX: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:IX.A: Discussion and possible action to amend Salary Compensation Plan Presenter: Ms. G. Garza Description:X: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS: NONEXI: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074XI.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XI.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XI.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XIII: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XIII.A: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XIII.A.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than listed. The Board of Trustees of Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any items listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be taken in Executive2026-08-17 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Budget Workshop #5 - 2026-2027Budget Development Update Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.A: One-Time Fund Balance Request for Campus/Department Needs Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.B: Additional Salary Proposal for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.C: Estimated Revenues Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.D: Estimated Expenditures Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.E: Strategic Budget Approach to TEA's Revenue Drivers Presenter: Ms. G. Garza Description:V: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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IV: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTV.A: AnnouncementsV.A.1: Back to School Activities (Video) Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, VideoV.A.2: Region One Teacher of the Year (Video) Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, Video Description:VI: PUBLIC COMMENTS:VII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:VII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: June 25, 2026, July 20, 2026, and July 27, 2026VII.B: Tax Collector's Report:VII.B.1: Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections Report for June 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.B.2: Hidalgo ISD Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess 2026 Debt Tax Collection Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VII.E: Other:VII.E.1: Financial Report for the Month of June 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.E.2: Financial Report - Check Register June 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.E.3: Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000 - $49,999.99 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.E.4: Review TASB's Update 127 (Legal Policies) and Possible Action on the following Local Policies: *FJCF *CAA *DC *DH *DHA *DP *DPA *DPB *EHBB *FFF Presenter: Ms. C. MayaVII.E.5: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Calendar of Event Presenter: Ms. N. MartinezVII.E.6: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) - Spending Plan Presenter: Ms. N. MartinezVII.E.7: Region 11 - TREC Library and Resource Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.8: Region One - Library Services and Instructional Resources Cooperative Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.9: 2026-2027 South Texas College — None - Degree Seeking Option Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. SolanoVII.E.10: EdSpire Memorandum of Agreement for Academic Data Collection Presenter: Dr. A. GuanzonVII.E.11: DMAC Software License Agreement for Academic Data Collection Presenter: Dr. A. GuanzonVII.E.12: 2026-2027 T-TESS, & T-PESS Calendar of Events and Recommended Appraiser Listing Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Ms. D. ProaVII.E.13: 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Ms. L. GarzaVII.E.14: Consider and take action on request for student to travel out-of-town/overnight:VII.E.14.a: The Hidalgo Early College High School Varsity Volleyball Team has been invited to participate in the CCISD Spikefest in Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 14–15, 2026. The team is requesting permission to travel to Corpus Christi and stay overnight to participate in the tournament. Presenter: Mr. S. Arjona, Ms. K. BenavidezVII.E.14.b: The Hidalgo Early College High School Cross Country Team is requesting permission to travel on the following dates to compete in out-of-town cross country meets: Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Gonzales XC Invitational, JB Wells Park, Gonzales, Texas Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Goliad XC Invitational, Goliad State Park, Goliad, Texas These meets will provide the varsity boys' and girls' teams wiVIII: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: None Description:IX: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:IX.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Salary Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.B: Discussion and possible action to approve the Proposed Pay Raises for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.C: Discussion and possible action to approve the district's contribution for employee benefits as recommended by administration Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.D: Discussion and possible action to approve the addition of HISD Superintendent & Accountant as authorized users on the District's First Public Investment Account Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.E: Discussion and possible action to approve RFP #25-26-07 Workers Compensation Insurance - Aggregated Deductible/Fully Funded as recommended by Valley Risk Consultants Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. Garza Description:X: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON OPERATIONS: NoneXI: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074XI.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XI.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XI.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXI.B.2: Presentation and discussion of Level III grievance of B.R.D. and M.A.R. pursuant to Board Policy FNG (Legal & Local)XI.B.3: Presentation and discussion of Level III grievance of J.G. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Legal & Local).XI.B.4: Discussion to Amend Organization ChartXI.B.5: Discussion to Amend Compensation PlanXII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XIII: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XIII.A: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XIII.A.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIII.A.2: Discussion and possible action on Level III grievance of B.R.D. and M.A.R. pursuant to Board Policy FNG (Legal & Local).XIII.A.3: Discussion and possible action on Level III grievance of J.G. pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (Legal & Local).XIII.A.4: Discussion and possible action to Amend Organizational ChartXIII.A.5: Discussion and possible action to Amend Compensation PlanXIV: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-08-10 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Hidalgo ISD Payroll: Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.A: TASB Pay System ReviewIV.B: Salary Compensation Review and ConsiderationV: Insurance Information Overview Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaV.A: Insurance Rate IncreasesV.B: Employer Contribution RecommendationVI: Budget Workshop #4 - 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVI.A: Enrollment and ADA ProjectionVI.A.1: Current Enrollment TrendsVI.A.2: Average Daily Attendance (ADA) ProjectionsVI.B: Certified Property ValuesVI.B.1: Review of Certified Taxable ValuesVI.B.2: Impact on Revenue ProjectionsVI.C: Projected Revenues (Fund1XX) Excludes Debt Service, Construction, and Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Funds Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVI.C.1: Local Revenue ProjectionsVI.C.2: State Revenue ProjectionsVI.C.3: Other Revenue SourcesVI.D: Estimated Expenditures by Campus and Department Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVI.D.1: Campus AllocationsVI.D.2: Department AllocationVI.E: Campus and Department Wants and Needs Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVI.E.1: Requested Items and PrioritiesVI.E.2: Estimated Costs and Funding ConsiderationsVI.F: Board Recommendations Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVI.F.1: Budget PrioritiesVI.F.2: Compensation ConsiderationsVI.F.3: Insurance Contribution DirectionVI.F.4: Other Budget-Related RecommendationsVI.G: Supporting Documentations Presenter: Ms. G. Garza Description:VII: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-08-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NoneV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT NoneV.A: AnnouncementsVI: PUBLIC COMMENTSVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: NoneVII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: NoneVII.B: Tax Collector's Report: NoneVII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NoneVII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NoneVII.E: Other: NoneVIII: ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: NoneIX: ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS: NoneX: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074X.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)X.A.1: Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to CSP No. 25-26-03, General Contractor for Bond Project, and the District’s procurement determination, contractual rights, obligations, and available courses of action, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071X.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)X.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XII: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XII.A: Consideration and possible action on matters related to District’s procurement determination and related course of action regarding CSP No. 25-26-03, General Contractor for Bond Project, and to authorize the Superintendent or designee to take all actions and execute all documents necessary or appropriate to implement the Board’s decisionXII.B: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XII.B.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIII: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XIV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated, and/or acted upon in a different order than listed. The Board of Trustees of Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any items listed on this agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be taken in Executive2026-07-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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V: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT NoneV.A: AnnouncementsI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NoneVI: PUBLIC COMMENTSVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: NoneVII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: NoneVII.B: Tax Collector's Report: NoneVII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NoneVII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NoneVII.E: Other:VIII: ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: NoneIX: ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS: NoneX: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074X.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)X.A.1: Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to CSP No. 25-26-03, General Contractor for Bond Project, and the District’s procurement determination, contractual rights, obligations, and available courses of action, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071X.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)X.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XII: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XII.A: Consideration and possible action on matters related to District’s procurement determination and related course of action regarding CSP No. 25-26-03, General Contractor for Bond Project, and to authorize the Superintendent or designee to take all actions and execute all documents necessary or appropriate to implement the Board’s decisionXII.B: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XII.B.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIII: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XIV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VI: PUBLIC COMMENTS:V.A.2: Athletic Summer Update Presenter: Mr. S. Arjona Description:I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONIV.A: Results for the Texas Spanish Spelling Bee Competition for Nicole Alcala on 6/4/26 in El Paso, TX. Presenter: Ms. J. Gaona Description:V: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTV.A: AnnouncementsV.A.1: 6th Six Weeks Attendance & Enrollment Report Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, VideoVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:VII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: June 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026VII.B: Tax Collector's Report:VII.B.1: Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collection Report for May 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VII.C.1: Permission to advertise for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Presenter: Mr. E. GonzalesVII.C.2: Permission to advertise for Janitorial Supplies Presenter: Mr. E. GonzalesVII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals:VII.E: Other:VII.E.1: Financial Report for the month of May 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.E.2: Report on Purchases in the amount of $10,000-$49,999.99 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.E.3: Financial Report - Check Register for May 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaVII.E.4: 2026-2027 MEGAbyte Service Membership — Instructional Technology Professional Development Presenter: Mr. A. LopezVII.E.5: 2026-2027 Region One Interconnected Optical Network (ORION) DDoS Mitigation Services Consortium Participation Renewal Presenter: Mr. A. LopezVII.E.6: Region One Education Service Center Partnership Agreement—Project Pace Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.7: South Texas College MOU - Grow Your Own (GYO) 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.8: Letter of Collaboration - Teachworthy - Educator Preparation Program Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.9: Indiana Wesleyan University MOU - Grow Your Own (GYO) 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. J. DimasVII.E.10: District Application for the Social Mobility Leadership Network partnership between The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program and College Board Presenter: Mr. R. TinocoVII.E.11: District of Innovation Renewal application Presenter: Mr. R. TinocoVII.E.12: 2026-2027 Public Education Information System (PEIMS) COOP Agreement Services Presenter: Mr. R. TinocoVII.E.13: Region One Education Service Center Personnel Services Cooperative 2026-2027 Presenter: Mr. G. SanchezVII.E.14: Region One Education Service SubHub 2026-2027 Presenter: Mr. G. SanchezVII.E.15: Region One Education Service OmniHire Consortium 2026-2027 Presenter: Mr. G. SanchezXII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:VIII: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT:VIII.A: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the 2026-2027 Hidalgo Early College High School and Ida Diaz Jr. High Offerings Exempt from No Pass No Play Rule Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. SolanoVIII.B: Hidalgo ISD Preliminary Spring 2026 STAAR EOC and TELPAS Simulation Reports Presenter: Dr. A. GuanzonVIII.C: Hidalgo Early College High School-FAFSA Update Class of 2026 Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas & Mr. G. Solano Description:IX: ACTION, REPORT AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:IX.A: Discussion and possible action to approve checks and/or invoices over purchasing threshold of $50,000.00 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.B: Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter ending May 31, 2026 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIX.C: Discussion and Possible action to approve the Election Order and Notice for 2026 General School Board Election Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, Ms. C. Maya Description:X: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS:X.A: Discussion and possible action to extend RFP #24-25-12 Security Guard Services for an additional year. Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. M. CepedaX.B: Consider and take possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Valiant Energy Sources, LLC to serve as the District’s energy consultant and provide professional services related to energy procurement, utility management, energy efficiency and conservation initiatives, grant assistance, strategic planning, and other energy-related projects and programs deemed beneficial to the X.C: Discussion and possible action to approve the District Audit Report for 2026-2029 Presenter: Mr. M. Cepeda Description:XI: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074XI.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XI.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XI.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXI.C: Discussion and possible action to rotate all willing board members to lead board meeting, special call meetings and to speak at HISD eventsXI.D: Discussion and possible action to amend the cyclical pay for para-professional retireesXIII: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XIII.A: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XIII.A.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIII.B: Discussion and possible action to rotate all willing board members to lead board meeting, special call meetings and to speak at HISD eventsXIII.C: Discussion and possible action to amend the cyclical pay for para-professional retireesXIV: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be2026-07-20 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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IV.G: Preliminary Tax Values and Tax Data Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Budget Workshop #3IV.A: Hidalgo ISD Financial Status:IV.A.1: Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.B: Budget Calendar for 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.C: Estimated Revenues for 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.D: Estimated Expenditure by Fund Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.E: Estimated Expenditure by Department Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.F: Federal Program Entitlements Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.H: Campus/Department Needs & Wants Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.I: Supporting Documentation Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-06-29 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Pending Litigation and Legal Matters Related to Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement and Temporary Restraining Order Filed Againt Hidalgo ISDV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-06-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HIDALGO ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: CALL MEETING TO ORDERIII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIV: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NONEVI: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI.A: Announcements NONEVII: PUBLIC COMMENTSVIII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:VIII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: NONEVIII.B: Tax Collector's Report: NONEVIII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONEVIII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONEVIII.E: Other:IX: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: NONEX: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE: NONEXI: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS: NONEXII: CONSIDER ACTION ON: NONEXIII: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074XIII.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XIII.A.1: Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, Consultation with Attorney Regarding Pending Litigation and Legal Matters Related to Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement and Temporary Restraining Order Filed Against Hidalgo Independent School DistrictXIII.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XIII.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIV: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XV: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XV.A: Discussion and possible action on Pending Litigation and Legal Matters Related to Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement and Temporary Restraining Order Filed Against Hidalgo Independent School DistrictXV.B: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XV.B.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXVI: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XVII: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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IX: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:IX.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the Athletic Department Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NONEV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTV.A: Announcements NONEVI: PUBLIC COMMENTSVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS:VII.A: Approve minutes of Board Meetings: NONEVII.B: Tax Collector's Report: NONEVII.C: Advertisement of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONEVII.D: Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONEVII.E: Other:VIII: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: NONEX: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON HUMAN RESOURCES AND OPERATIONS:X.A: Discussion and possible Action to reject RFQ# 25-26-04 Agent of Record and authorize District Administration to maintain the Current Agent of Record for both medical insurance and employee-paid voluntary insurance until the end of the 2027 plan year. Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, Mr. R. GarzaX.B: Presentations on CSP #25-26-03 General Contractor for Bond Project Presenter: Mr. E. GonzalesX.B.1: AVIGX.B.2: G & G ContractorsX.B.3: International Consulting EngineersX.B.4: NM ContractingX.B.5: NobleX.C: Discussion and possible action to recommend for Competitive Sealed Proposals #25-26-03 General contractor for Bond Project Presenter: Mr. E. Gonzales, ERO Description:XI: CLOSED SESSION: Description: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074XI.A: Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XI.B: Personnel Matters: Description: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code)XI.B.1: Discussion of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION:XIII: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION:XIII.A: Personnel Matter: Description: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code)XIII.A.1: Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, Staffing Status, discipline or to hear complaints or charges regarding personnelXIV: CONSIDER ACTION ON:XV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-06-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Valiant Energy SourcesV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: Agenda items may be considered, deliberated and/or acted upon in a different order than numbered above. The Board of Trustees of The Hidalgo ISD reserves the right to adjourn into Executive (Closed) Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. No final action will be t2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure