Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
During a Jan. 28 team-building session the Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees voted to go into a closed executive session under Texas Government Code Chapter 551 and returned about three hours later with "no action taken" on agenda item 4a; the board also noted it will recognize Harlandale High School cheerleaders at a future meeting.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
At a Jan. 14 work session, Harlandale ISD staff presented a statutorily required 30-day posting of proposed school library materials and told trustees no comments were received during the Dec. 14–Jan. 14 posting; trustees asked staff to improve notice and include grade-level information for each title.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
The district presented an annual purchasing cooperative fee report required by Texas Education Code sec. 44.0331(b), described rebates received and said cooperatives are vetted, sole-source use is generally avoided, and RFP scoring can award points for minority- and women-owned businesses.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance reported quarter-ending investment and budget figures for Dec. 31, 2025, noting a $9.295 million general fund increase, several fund decreases, and an overall budget deficit figure presented to trustees; administration plans a budget amendment in February to align current attendance (ADA) with the budget.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
Trustee miss Reese moved to adjourn the Jan. 14 work session; mister Alexander seconded the motion and the chair announced the motion carries. The meeting closed between 6:30 and 6:37 p.m.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
RTI/Dyslexia coordinator Carrie Espinosa told the Harlandale ISD board Dec. 17 that first- and second-grade Renaissance STAR Math results show early progress toward a district goal to raise proficiency from 60% to 65%; staff outlined tiered RTI time, PLC data digs and targeted programs to support students.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
A Bexar County Education Coalition representative informed Harlandale ISD trustees that San Antonio's charter changes and joint-election rules may force the district to relocate its May election; staff requested a formal opinion from the secretary of state and will seek cost estimates from Bexar County Elections.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
At its Dec. 17 meeting the Harlandale ISD board approved consent items 6a'i, convened a closed session with no reportable action, and voted to uphold a hearing officer's recommendation to expel a student (agenda item 8a).
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
Doctor Salinas told trustees the district’s update 126 consolidates changes from recent legislation, revises 25 policies, adds three new local policies (including an AI training policy and a parent portal requirement), and updates timelines for formal complaints; staff said portal submissions will be routed and a 24-hour response goal applies.
Texas / School Districts / HARLANDALE ISD
At a Dec. 10 work session the Harlandale ISD board reviewed campus and district improvement plans emphasizing reading, math and attendance, and heard a recommendation to adopt STEMscopes for K–Algebra I math and continue Bluebonnet Spanish reading implementation to remain eligible for LASSO LIFT grant funds.