DATED THIS 3 RD DAY OF AUGUST, 2017 SEAL BENJAMIN ARJONA, PRESIDENT HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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1 NOTICE OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR THE OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM (OFSDP) FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR AUGUST 7, :15 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER , ET. SEQ., TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (SECTION ), THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL HOLD A REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR THE OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM (OFSDP) FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR ON THE 7TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2017 AT 6:15 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 3 RD DAY OF AUGUST, 2017 SEAL BENJAMIN ARJONA, PRESIDENT HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AVISO DE JUNTA REGULAR Y AUDENCIA PÚBLICA PARA DISCUTIR LA PROPUESTA DE LA SOLICITUD DEL PROGRAMA FLEXIBLE OPCIONAL DE DIA LECTIVO (OFSDP POR SU SIGLAS EN INGLES) PARA EL AÑO ESCOLARES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO, TX AGOSTO 7, :15 P.M. AVISO DE ACUERDO CON EL REQUERIMIENTO DEL GOBIERNO DEL ESTADO DE TEXAS, CAPITULO Y SIGUIENTES, (SECCION ) DE LA ACTA DE JUNTA PUBLICA, LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO SE REUNIRÁ PARA UNA JUNTA REGULAR Y AUDENCIA PUBLICA PARA DISCUTIR LA PROPUESTA DE LA SOLICITUD DEL PROGRAMA FLEXIBLE OPCIONAL DE DIA LECTIVO (OFSDP POR SU SIGLAS EN INGLES) PARA EL AÑO ESCOLARES EL DIA 7 DE AGOSTO, 2017, A LAS 6:15 P.M. EN LA SALA DE SESIONES (ENSEGIDA DE LA OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDENTE), CALLE FLORA, 324 ORIENTE, EN EL CONDADO DE HIDALGO, TEXAS. LA CUAL SE LLEVARÁ LA SIGUIENTE AGENDA PARA DISCUSIÓN Y POSIBLE ACCIÓN. DOY FE CON MI FIRMA ESTE DIÁ 3 DE AGOSTO, 2017 SEAL BENJAMIN ARJONA, PRESIDENTE DE LA MESA DIRECTIVA DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE HIDALGO

2 REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR THE OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM (OFSDP) FOR THE SCHOOL YEARS AUGUST 7, :15 PM The Hidalgo Independent School District, Board of Trustees will hold a REGULAR BOARD MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS PROPOSED APPLICATION FOR THE OPTIONAL FLEXIBLE SCHOOL DAY PROGRAM (OFSDP) FOR THE SCHOOL YEARS Monday, August 7, 2017 at 6:15 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. I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER AGENDA 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 HEARING: A. Texas Education Agency Proposed Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the School Year V. ADJOURNMENT PUBLIC HEARING: VI. AWARDS & RECOGNITION A. Cheerleaders Award B. Break for refreshments VII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT A. Announcements 1. August 2017 Calendar of Events 2. New Teacher Orientation 3. Athletic Schedules 4. Construction Project Update - SECO Loan 5. Construction Project Update - CMAR 6. Field Turf 7. Community Walk Update

3 8. Career & Technology-Engineering Program Update VIII. ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: A. Approve minutes of Board Meetings: December 5 & 19, 2016 and January 9 & 23, 2017 B. Tax Collector's Report: 1. Hidalgo County Tax Office Tax Collections for June 2017 C. Advertisement for Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE D. Consideration of Bids/Quotes/Proposals: NONE E. Other: 1. Revised School Calendar (B) with Non-nutritional days 2. Discussion and Possible Action on Texas Travel Reimbursement 3. Review TASB's Update 108 (Legal Policies) and Possible Action on the following Local Policies: *EF *EFA *EFAA *EG *EH *EHDB *EIF *EL 4. Consider and take action on request for Students to travel out-of-town/state overnight: a. The HECHS Varsity Volleyball Team is requesting permission to attend an out of town Varsity Volleyball Tournament in San Antonio, Texas held on August 10th - 12th, High School Course Offering Exempt form No Pass, No Play Rule 6. Approval of HISD Health Insurance district monthly contribution increase 7. Financial Reports for the month of June Student Code of Conduct School Year 9. Discussion and approval of Signature for Bank and Investment Pools for Change in Administrators 10. Discussion and possible action on TASB Salary Scales for 2017/ Estimate of Collection Rate for the year as Reported by the office of the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor IX. ACTION TAKEN ON INSTRUCTION AND STUDENT SUPPORT: A. Consider and approve on the Expedited State Waiver - Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System B. Consider and approve on the Expedited State Waiver - Timeline for Accelerated Instruction C. Consider and approve the TTESS & TPESS District & Campus Appraisers D. Consider and approve recommendation of Superintendent request on Public Hearing on the Texas Education Agency Proposed Application for the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for the School Year X. ACTION TAKEN ON FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES & OPERATIONS: A. Discussion and possible action Hidalgo ISD 2017 Planning Calendar to set the

4 Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate B. Consider and approve recommendation to award low bidder on Turf Field Project C. Discussion and possible action for Metro Electric Pay Application #1 D. Discussion and possible action for Gonzalez De La Garza & Associates, pay application #2 E. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS DESIGNATED AS "HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIMITED MAINTENANCE TAX NOTES, SERIES 2017"; MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF BY THE ANNUAL LEVY OF THE DISTRICT'S MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS AD VALOREM TAXES; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SAID OBLIGATIONS AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE, PAYMENT, SECURITY, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF SAID OBLIGATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PAYING AGENT/REGISTRAR AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE AND INVESTMENT LETTER; COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LETTER OF REPRESENTATIONS PREVIOUSLY EXECUTION WITH THE DEPOSITORY TRUST COMPANY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY NECESSARY ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE DISTRICT'S FINANCIAL ADVISORS AND/OR BOND COUNSEL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS: XII. CLOSED SESSION: The Board may convene in Closed Session in accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Sections and A. Consultation with school attorney to receive legal advice (Section , Texas Government Code ) 1. Discussion on potential litigation regarding buildings damaged in storm B. Personnel Matters: (Section , Texas Government Code ) 1. Discussion 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: XIII. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: XIV. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION: A. Discussion and possible action on potential litigation regarding buildings damaged in storm.

5 B. Personnel Matters: XV. OTHER: 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: XVI. CONSIDER ACTION ON: A. Action Taken on Naming Official Delegate and Alternate to TASB Delegate Assembly 2017 B. Discussion and possible action on Support for Nominee to TASB Board of Trustee Region One, Position A XVII. 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 onehalf 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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