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Tapia reported minor roof leaks, outdoor debris, downed trees and localized parking-lot flooding at other campuses including Wilson, Lamar, the Southwest Activity Center and Lee Means; work included pumping water, clearing debris and restoring electrical systems. Board members praised facilities staff for rapid response and recalled that more than 30 employees helped get Dishman ready for Monday instruction.

Following the report the board approved several capital and repair contracts related to district facilities. The board authorized awards for repair work on the building envelope at Dr. Abraham P. Conner Freshman Academy and HVAC improvements at Harlingen High School South gymnasium; procurement of LED stadium lighting upgrades for both high schools and a playground equipment project at Travis STEM were included among awarded items. The board’s facilities committee also presented RFQ rankings for civil, geotechnical and MEP engineering services to support future projects.

Tapia and board members said the district will continue to coordinate project scheduling, vendor selection and funding, and will publish project timelines once contracts are executed.

Ending: Trustees encouraged ongoing communication with affected families and said the district relief fund is available for families who lost property in the floods.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Board Meeting 4/08/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Harlingen CISD officials described rapid cleanup after late-March flooding and the board approved contracts for building-envelope repairs and HVAC upgrades as well as LED stadium lighting procurement and other maintenance-note projects.","taxTitle","HARLINGEN CISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14107,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081541,"Bowie Elementary principal details student-led conferences, blended learning and data-driven instruction",643,4817000,5460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942020-e1a817ac27f3fc4814faeb5850c3c05d&start=4817&end=5460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942020-e1a817ac27f3fc4814faeb5850c3c05d/thumbnail_4817000.jpg","/articles/6081541/Texas/Bowie-Elementary-principal-details-student-led-conferences-blended-learning-and-data-driven-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081541-978323f82f5d1f80c7e558554ae64415/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222431&Signature=K9EQJrrGRENrlhJY~PCtGLCUAurpUxJVT2W8qc1YJ-AjbRKYdSPUQAxrnwMHdtjGDPKuW3e0ZjwK8XHRYQKOyeQPd17xFi-b~6rZ-Bvn30MZpRnWb564KD3hjHRn~u~08XKc0xw7dUSq09HBdTtylx6wQQEmwcFz4atAj1eu5hlh6gTLqKvG8uteTIi727d6WKDWfykKeT1J-JCZH3bdopG-ZOCMQT7dKE~FyziSK9iN6DjnQ0erDHRu-iOtx1vSPWq6-AP4mZYKMF-F-cLIcjTBq4L2yOEaLmjodvqVaBjvK4s2j0NxfN~10ea27D7HsiUKY6PBsDkXkZkcBzhgdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sabrina Garza, principal of Bowie Elementary, presented her campus’s instructional approach to the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees, describing a strategy centered on rigorous Tier 1 instruction, blended personalized learning during reteach/enrich blocks and student-led conferences that invite parents to student-driven goal reviews.

Garza told the board that Bowie uses core resources (Amplify and Eureka) with campus-wide fidelity and embeds data-driven instruction as the core of decision-making. She described two regular conference formats — teacher-student conferences for goal setting and student-led conferences where students explain their progress and goals to parents — and said both are intended to promote student ownership of learning and strengthen parent engagement. Teachers and campus video remarks in the presentation said student-led conferences have improved engagement and accountability.

During Q&A board members asked about focus areas, and Garza said personalized learning through blended instruction during the campus’s \"win\" time (reteach or accelerate) has the greatest impact on closing gaps and advancing students. Board members praised Bowie’s culture and school history; trustees also asked about sharing the school’s history with students and community to build pride.

Garza closed by noting Bowie’s continued A ratings and recognitions, including ERP honor-roll status and a recent U.S. News & World Report designation; she invited the board to visit and thanked staff for sustained focus on student growth.

Ending: Trustees commended Bowie staff for consistent achievement and community engagement and encouraged continued emphasis on personalized learning and family partnerships.","Bowie Elementary Principal Sabrina Garza presented the campus instructional model emphasizing tier 1 instruction, personalized blended learning, student-led conferences and social-emotional supports during the Harlingen CISD board meeting.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081546,"HCISD reports 55% rise in AP Scholars, district officials credit teachers and supports",380,770000,1150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942020-e1a817ac27f3fc4814faeb5850c3c05d&start=770&end=1150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942020-e1a817ac27f3fc4814faeb5850c3c05d/thumbnail_770000.jpg","/articles/6081546/Texas/HCISD-reports-55-rise-in-AP-Scholars-district-officials-credit-teachers-and-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081546-4824bf4850cd3c05bf1e7f472697fb26/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222431&Signature=bd1ks2m6qFopdnn~M38b6OK~Zk4YhBfuwwzYgR5LJW5Aw8gd5vcaqMyqY-e0tjeHlkKjq84-GW7vRKdtCZlZdLC6ZUuvBM2RXi1ftVadOM-EJDz6MIneeduur6B35fzFczXC2jKeNuacfWdPT8cfBau-rn2rmWXzgUl80z36coy-3P99OxoflPP7yh8wemCMcu0-glaXREK4MUL9S-a6rhB5J0MGfM9kUEVtrRzNwfBtWRDb2dRPC49BbqC5xX3TwJcMNzjMNwhz3uOuovKOVsnPXCztKR5iObW7nuFApNjGf6fPj96KDEnCrIqKXvegUnQTs0xGj7JiL9HTwS-7hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District announced that 73 students earned Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar recognition this school year, an increase from 47 students the previous year, district leaders said during the board meeting.

The growth — a 55 percent increase in the number of AP Scholars — was highlighted by district administrators during the board’s recognition segment as evidence of increased student participation and support in AP coursework. Superintendent Dr. Corton and other administrators credited teachers, supplemental tutorial resources and family support for the rise.

The board invited recognized students and district leaders to the front for photographs and public congratulations. Administrators specifically named multiple high school students from Harlingen High School, Harlingen High School South, Harlingen School of Health Professions and Harlingen Collegiate High among the AP Scholars.

District officials said the increase reflects expanded opportunities and supports for AP coursework; they did not provide a dollar figure for any new funding stream tied to AP expansion. No formal policy action was taken; the recognition was ceremonial.

Ending: District leaders encouraged the recognized students to sustain academic momentum through graduation and beyond.","Harlingen CISD announced 73 Advanced Placement scholars this year, up from 47 last year — a 55% increase — and recognized students and staff during the board meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6081551,"Harlingen CISD board approves trips, contracts, budgets and personnel renewals in regular meeting",0,6884000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2942020-e1a817ac27f3fc4814faeb5850c3c05d&start=6884&end=6884","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2942020-e1a817ac27f3fc4814faeb5850c3c05d/thumbnail_6884000.jpg","/articles/6081551/Texas/Harlingen-CISD-board-approves-trips-contracts-budgets-and-personnel-renewals-in-regular-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6081551-2a2a5f112deb083638b7e0daace3184d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771222431&Signature=kEjmCfHmILri1HxZCywlRubrPhD2vVB4wpotAIouGg4C3e53zW2x7nTDE-oMPRAnwqn~PyOxiEn-85KmiEtGkYkWTRoIXgVXDRwtuj4zxVZOYq90fM4iq8WLvDLvA5grx0HDsUEmM828uDlHHfuAPh4Nr8xsZ40YZRuSlAPURhcknaQ~fsIM52erg4uBeYlmt3v4BBzkgGPGWF~kMFJ-zKLDlV8jWZ9Xio4-CL81A731Ppr4wd8fhD-uVzvXSMiRSCVXmRYKKB7rs62EXylcGI5XWUzU4C3Qz1aGODsn89O2f8JODqicYo9NbtLSO-Rcjz42y1RFeh0e67oAXrreUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve routine and substantive business items during a regularly scheduled meeting, including student travel to national competitions, award of multiple service contracts, monthly financial reports and the renewal and hiring of professional staff.

The board approved the consent calendar and a set of out-of-state trips: Harlingen High School JROTC’s travel to the 2025 U.S. Army and All-Services JROTC drill nationals in Daytona Beach, Fla.; six Texas Association of Future Educators students to the Educators Rising national competition in Orlando; and a memorial chess team to the United States Chess Federation national tournament in Orlando. Each trip was presented with the number of students and basic funding notes: the JROTC trip included 27 cadets with U.S. Army-provided transportation; the TAFE trip was funded through postseason/district funds; the chess team’s expenses will be covered by HCISD.

In business and facilities matters the board approved monthly tax collection and financial reports for March, budget amendments reallocating year-end and capital-related funds, and a list of vendor awards and construction contracts. The board accepted 14 award proposals for routine goods and services, including maintenance, curriculum materials, food-service items and two maintenance-note projects for mini-stadium lighting and playground equipment. It also approved renewal of property and boiler-and-machinery insurance through HUB International with a quoted premium reduction.

On capital services, the board approved the district’s ranked shortlists (three firms each) and awarded contracts for civil, geotechnical and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineering services. It also awarded construction contracts for building-envelope repairs at Dr. Abraham P. Conner Freshman Academy and for HVAC improvements at Harlingen High School South gym. The board approved an interlocal agreement authorizing two HCISD buses for the City of Harlingen’s summer recreation program for a rental fee.

Personnel items finalized after the meeting’s executive session included renewal of teacher and professional staff contracts for 2025–26, approval of specific teacher and professional staff hires referenced in executive session, and the employment of the assistant superintendent for secondary education. The board also adopted the TASB-recommended policy update 1-24 on second reading, covering ethics, investments, intellectual property, employee conduct, special programs, gifted-and-talented, child abuse reporting and conduct on school premises.

Votes were recorded by voice; most motions were unanimous. Several motions were made by Board members including Dr. Pettis, Dr. Connell Monreal, Dr. Reininger and Mr. Liao; seconds and roll-call-style voice votes followed and the chair announced the motion carried. The meeting also included presentations and recognitions that preceded formal business, and the board adjourned after approving election-related paperwork for a May trustee election.

With the approvals complete, district leadership said next steps include executing contracts, scheduling project kickoffs for capital work, finalizing personnel paperwork, and posting further details on the district website about relief and recovery efforts following recent flooding in parts of Harlingen.

Ending: The board’s actions clear the way for summer projects, a slate of student activities and routine district administration; staff will return with contract and budget details as projects and hires progress.","The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a slate of consent items, out-of-state student trips, financial reports, service contracts and personnel actions during a regularly scheduled meeting that included recognitions and reports from campus leaders.","actionData","errors"]

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