The Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees recorded the following actions at the Aug. 12, 2025 regular meeting. Where the transcript did not list a full ordinance or contract number, the board approved items as presented by administration.

• Consent calendar: Board approved four sets of minutes (motion carried).

• Out‑of‑state student travel approvals (all presented as fundraised trips):
- Harlingen High School choir to Orlando, Florida (May 28–June 2, 2026) — approved.
- Harlingen South choir to Honolulu, Hawaii (May 28–June 2, 2026) — approved.
- Moises Vela Middle School Jazz Band to the Jazz Education Network convention in New Orleans, Louisiana (Jan. 6–9, 2026) — approved (band invited as feature ensemble).

• Transform Teaching & Learning committee report presented; no vote required.

• Non‑enrolled student participation policy (SB401): Board voted unanimously to decline non‑enrolled students from participation in district extracurricular activities (see separate article for details).

• TEA state‑approved innovative courses for 2025–26: Board approved five courses for elective credit, including team sports officiating, student leadership, student industry connections, general employability skills (life‑skills), and a college transition course.

• Student Code of Conduct 2025–26: Board approved the updated code that incorporates changes from recent legislation (House Bills including HB1481 and HB6) and TASB model language.

• HCISD–Niños, Inc. Head Start MOU (2025–26): Board approved a memorandum of understanding to continue Head Start partnership at five elementary schools; the program will serve approximately 160–170 three‑year‑old children and place two classrooms at each of the five campuses.

• Sick Leave Bank: Board approved continuance of the sick leave bank for 2025–26 and approved the associated handbook that describes application and approval processes.

• TASB policy updates: Board approved Policy Update 125 and EIC(LOCAL) on second reading (topics include board officer election, committees, partial credit, school safety transfers, attendance for credit, class ranking updates).

• Finance and procurement items:
- The finance committee reported that five federal grants previously on hold were released and TEA will issue notices of award; board received the report.
- The board approved 19 bid awards for recurring and specialized supplies and services presented by administration.
- Workers’ compensation renewal: Board approved renewal with TASB Risk Management Fund for 2025–26 (average 4% increase) effective Sept. 1, 2025.
- Property and liability insurance package renewal: Board approved renewal of school professional legal liability, general liability, employee benefits liability, privacy/information security, fleet and violent acts coverage with TASB Risk Management Fund (average ~11% increase) for 2025–26.
- Monthly tax collection report (July) and monthly financial statements (07/31/2025): Board approved both items; trustees noted improved collection rate compared with same time last year.
- Certified tax roll and tax collection rate: Board approved the certified tax roll provided by the Cameron Appraisal District (appraised market value and taxable values noted in staff materials).

• Facilities and safety committee report: Board received an update on Guardian staffing, multi‑agency trainings, TRE and maintenance tax projects and upcoming aquatic center HVAC advertisement (see separate article for details).

• Executive session and personnel action: After an executive session, the board approved employment of teachers and professional staff as presented.

Votes were recorded as presented in the meeting transcript; when specific counts or individual roll‑call names were not read aloud in the record, the board recorded unanimous approvals for the items noted above.