hidalgo independent school district
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET FOR 2017-2018 AND PROPOSED TAX RATE 2017 AUGUST 28, 2017 - 6:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 551.001, ET. SEQ., TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (SECTION 551.071), THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL HOLD A SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET FOR 2017-2018 AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 2017 ON THE 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2017 AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE HIDALGO ISD OLD BOARD ROOM, 324 EAST FLORA STREET, HIDALGO, TEXAS, HIDALGO COUNTY. THE SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ARE LISTED ON THE ATTACHED AGENDA. DATED THIS 24TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2017
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___________________________________ BENJAMIN AJRONA, PRESIDENT HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO AVISO DE JUNTA ESPECIAL Y JUNTA PUBLICA PARA DISCUSION DE EL PRESUPUESTO DEL AÑO 2017-2018 Y IMPUESTOS PROPORCIONADOS PARA EL AÑO 2017 AGOSTO 28, 2017 – 6:30 P.M. AVISO DE ACUERDO CON EL REQUERIMIENTO DEL GOBIERNO DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, CAPITULO 551.001 Y SIGUIENTES, (SECCION 551.071) DE LA ACTA DE JUNTA PUBLICA, LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO SE REUNIRA PARA UNA JUNTA ESPECIAL Y JUNTA PUBLICA PARA DISCUSION DE EL PRESUPUESTO DEL AÑO 2017-2018 Y IMPUESTOS PROPORCIONADOS PARA EL AÑO 2017 EL DIA 28 DE AGOSTO, 2017, A LAS 6:30 P.M. EN SALA DE SESIONES (ENSEGIDA DE LA OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDENTE), CALLE FLORA, 324 ORIENTE, EN EL CONDADO DE HIDALGO, HIDALGO, TEXAS. LA CUAL SE LLEVARÁ LA SIGUIENTE AGENDA PARA DISCUSIÓN Y POSIBLE ACCIÓN DOY FE CON MI FIRMA ESTE DIÁ 24 DE AGOSTO, 2017
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_________________________________ BENJAMIN ARJONA, PRESIDENTE DE LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET 2017-2018 AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 2017 AUGUST 28, 2017 6:30 PM
The Hidalgo Independent School District, Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Board Meeting and Public Meeting to Discuss Budget 2017-2018 and Proposed Tax Rate for 2017 on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the Hidalgo ISD Old Board Room, 324 East Flora Street, Hidalgo, Texas. The items for discussion and possible action are listed on the Agenda. AGENDA
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS II. ROLL CALL __Benjamin Arjona, President __Rodolfo F. Franz!, Vice-President __Blanca Lara, Secretary __Rafael Garza, Treasurer __Raymundo Martinez, Member __Norma Garza-Torres, Member __Luis Trejo Jr., Member __Xavier Salinas Superintendent __Benjamin Castillo, School Board Attorney III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND PRAYER IV. PUBLIC MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET (20172018) AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR (2017) A. Presentation on proposed budget and proposed tax rate B. Public comments on proposed budget and proposed tax rate C. Closing of public meeting V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. Announcements VI. AWARDS & RECOGNITION VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: A. Approve Minutes of Board Meetings: B. Tax Collector's Report: 1. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Tax Collections for July 2017 C. Authorize Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals: D. Consideration for Bids/Quotes/Proposals: 1. Janitorial Supplies & Equipment Bid #16-17-04 2. Gas Lubricants and Coolants Bid#16-17-05 3. Pest Management Service Bid #16-17-06 4. Instructional & Office Supplies Bid# 16-17-08 5. Workers Compensation Proposal #16-17-15
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6. Employee Legal Liability Proposal #16-17-19 7. Unemployment Compensation Insurance Proposal #15-16-20 E. OTHER: 1. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Regional Day School Program for the Deaf at McAllen ISD 2. Memorandum of Understanding Between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Hidalgo ISD 3. Donations for the Back to School Rally a. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, PC b. Hilltop Securities c. BBVA Compass Bank 4. Revised Policy DEC-Local (Addition of Sick Leave Pool) VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: A. Report on 2017 State Accountability Ratings and Distinction Designation Results IX. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS A. Discussion and Approval of Fund Balance Designation B. Discussion and approval of Final Amendment for the General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service Funds C. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of 2017-2018 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget D. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on Adoption of Resolution and Ordinance #2017-02 setting the Tax Rate for 2017 E. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of the Contract with City of Hidalgo for Police Officers Services for the Budget Year 2017-2018 F. SECO Loan HVAC Project at Ida Diaz Jr. High and HECHS 1. Discussion and possible action for substantial completion of SECO Loan HVAC project at Ida Diaz Jr. High and HECHS X. PUBLIC COMMENTS: XI. CLOSED SESSION: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074 A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code) B. Personnel Matters: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code) 1. Discussions of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, staffing status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
2. Discussion of Employment For: 3. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2017-2018 School Year XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: A. Personal Matters: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code) 1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations 2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding: B. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2017-2018 School Year XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON: XV. ADJOURNMENT 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 taken in Executive Session. Public Input Policy: “During the meeting, the Hidalgo ISD will allow for an open public forum/ comment period. This comment period shall not exceed one-half hour (1/2) hour in length and each speaker will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes to speak. All individuals desiring to address the Hidalgo ISD must sign up to do so, prior to the open comment period. The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics that are under the jurisdiction of the Hidalgo ISD. For issues or topics which are not otherwise part of the posted agenda for the meeting, members may direct staff to investigate the issue or topic further. No action or discussion shall be taken on the issues or topics which are not part of the posted agenda for the meeting. Members of the public may be recognized on posted agenda items deemed appropriate by the President as the items are considered, and the same time limitations five (5) minutes applies.” Benjamin Arjona, President Board of Trustees Hidalgo Independent School District
Posted: Date ________________ Time: ________ By: _________________________________
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___________________________________ BENJAMIN AJRONA, PRESIDENT HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO AVISO DE JUNTA ESPECIAL Y JUNTA PUBLICA PARA DISCUSION DE EL PRESUPUESTO DEL AÑO 2017-2018 Y IMPUESTOS PROPORCIONADOS PARA EL AÑO 2017 AGOSTO 28, 2017 – 6:30 P.M. AVISO DE ACUERDO CON EL REQUERIMIENTO DEL GOBIERNO DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, CAPITULO 551.001 Y SIGUIENTES, (SECCION 551.071) DE LA ACTA DE JUNTA PUBLICA, LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO SE REUNIRA PARA UNA JUNTA ESPECIAL Y JUNTA PUBLICA PARA DISCUSION DE EL PRESUPUESTO DEL AÑO 2017-2018 Y IMPUESTOS PROPORCIONADOS PARA EL AÑO 2017 EL DIA 28 DE AGOSTO, 2017, A LAS 6:30 P.M. EN SALA DE SESIONES (ENSEGIDA DE LA OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDENTE), CALLE FLORA, 324 ORIENTE, EN EL CONDADO DE HIDALGO, HIDALGO, TEXAS. LA CUAL SE LLEVARÁ LA SIGUIENTE AGENDA PARA DISCUSIÓN Y POSIBLE ACCIÓN DOY FE CON MI FIRMA ESTE DIÁ 24 DE AGOSTO, 2017
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_________________________________ BENJAMIN ARJONA, PRESIDENTE DE LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS BUDGET 2017-2018 AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 2017 AUGUST 28, 2017 6:30 PM
The Hidalgo Independent School District, Board of Trustees will hold a Special Called Board Meeting and Public Meeting to Discuss Budget 2017-2018 and Proposed Tax Rate for 2017 on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM in the Hidalgo ISD Old Board Room, 324 East Flora Street, Hidalgo, Texas. The items for discussion and possible action are listed on the Agenda. AGENDA
I. PUBLIC COMMENTS II. ROLL CALL __Benjamin Arjona, President __Rodolfo F. Franz!, Vice-President __Blanca Lara, Secretary __Rafael Garza, Treasurer __Raymundo Martinez, Member __Norma Garza-Torres, Member __Luis Trejo Jr., Member __Xavier Salinas Superintendent __Benjamin Castillo, School Board Attorney III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND PRAYER IV. PUBLIC MEETING FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BUDGET (20172018) AND PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR (2017) A. Presentation on proposed budget and proposed tax rate B. Public comments on proposed budget and proposed tax rate C. Closing of public meeting V. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. Announcements VI. AWARDS & RECOGNITION VII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: A. Approve Minutes of Board Meetings: B. Tax Collector's Report: 1. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Tax Collections for July 2017 C. Authorize Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals: D. Consideration for Bids/Quotes/Proposals: 1. Janitorial Supplies & Equipment Bid #16-17-04 2. Gas Lubricants and Coolants Bid#16-17-05 3. Pest Management Service Bid #16-17-06 4. Instructional & Office Supplies Bid# 16-17-08 5. Workers Compensation Proposal #16-17-15
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6. Employee Legal Liability Proposal #16-17-19 7. Unemployment Compensation Insurance Proposal #15-16-20 E. OTHER: 1. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Regional Day School Program for the Deaf at McAllen ISD 2. Memorandum of Understanding Between Hidalgo County Head Start Program and Hidalgo ISD 3. Donations for the Back to School Rally a. O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, PC b. Hilltop Securities c. BBVA Compass Bank 4. Revised Policy DEC-Local (Addition of Sick Leave Pool) VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: A. Report on 2017 State Accountability Ratings and Distinction Designation Results IX. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS A. Discussion and Approval of Fund Balance Designation B. Discussion and approval of Final Amendment for the General Fund, Food Service, and Debt Service Funds C. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of 2017-2018 Hidalgo ISD Official Budget D. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on Adoption of Resolution and Ordinance #2017-02 setting the Tax Rate for 2017 E. Discussion and possible action on recommendation of Superintendent on approval of the Contract with City of Hidalgo for Police Officers Services for the Budget Year 2017-2018 F. SECO Loan HVAC Project at Ida Diaz Jr. High and HECHS 1. Discussion and possible action for substantial completion of SECO Loan HVAC project at Ida Diaz Jr. High and HECHS X. PUBLIC COMMENTS: XI. CLOSED SESSION: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 and 551.074 A. Consultation with School attorney to receive legal advice (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code) B. Personnel Matters: (Section 551.074, Texas Government Code) 1. Discussions of Superintendent Recommendations concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Renewals, Non-Renewals, Terminations, staffing status, discipline or to hearing complaints or charges regarding personnel
2. Discussion of Employment For: 3. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2017-2018 School Year XII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: A. Personal Matters: (Section 551.071, Texas Government Code) 1. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding Superintendent's Recommendations Concerning Employment, Resignations, Reassignments, Retirements, Non-Renewals, and Terminations 2. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding: B. Consider and Approve Recommendation of the Superintendent on Salary, Stipends/Supplements for the 2017-2018 School Year XIV. CONSIDER ACTION ON: XV. ADJOURNMENT 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 taken in Executive Session. Public Input Policy: “During the meeting, the Hidalgo ISD will allow for an open public forum/ comment period. This comment period shall not exceed one-half hour (1/2) hour in length and each speaker will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes to speak. All individuals desiring to address the Hidalgo ISD must sign up to do so, prior to the open comment period. The purpose of this comment period is to provide the public an opportunity to address issues or topics that are under the jurisdiction of the Hidalgo ISD. For issues or topics which are not otherwise part of the posted agenda for the meeting, members may direct staff to investigate the issue or topic further. No action or discussion shall be taken on the issues or topics which are not part of the posted agenda for the meeting. Members of the public may be recognized on posted agenda items deemed appropriate by the President as the items are considered, and the same time limitations five (5) minutes applies.” Benjamin Arjona, President Board of Trustees Hidalgo Independent School District
Posted: Date ________________ Time: ________ By: _________________________________
