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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hidalgo County, TX
HIDALGO ISD
Population / Scale
2,788
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.14859
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$54.1M
+3.4% YoY • +20.7% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$47.40M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.0 pts
1Y: -0.6 pts • 10Y: -1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.2 pts
56.4 (D) → 51.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.3%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+20.7% (5Y)
10Y: +49.9% • Since '00: +212.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1279
FY 22: $1.2765 → FY 27: $1.1486
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 56.4 (D)'10: 54.5 (D)'17: 53.1 (D)'22: 52.2 (D)'27: 51.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $17.3M'10: $26.5M'17: $36.1M'22: $44.9M'27: $54.1M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 51.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($54,145,988) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.148590 per $100 valuation: $0.754190 M&O + $0.394400 I&S) for HIDALGO ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hidalgo County).
Total Appropriation
$54.1M
General Fund
$38.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.9M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$19,421
Public Safety: $1.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $22.5M (42%)
Public Works: $8.5M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.5M
Administration: $6.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.14859 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Oct 5, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($52,365,559) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.164900 per $100 valuation) for HIDALGO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$52.4M
General Fund
$36.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,782
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.4M (41%)
Public Works: $8.0M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $5.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1649 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.8 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($50,594,743) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.196300 per $100 valuation) for HIDALGO ISD.
Total Appropriation
$50.6M
General Fund
$36.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$18,147
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $21.4M (42%)
Public Works: $8.0M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.3M
Administration: $5.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1963 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HIDALGO ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $48,402,127. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2028 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$48.4M
General Fund
$34.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.6M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$17,361
Public Safety: $1.0M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $20.4M (42%)
Public Works: $7.7M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $5.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2028 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 52.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 13, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for HIDALGO ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $46,621,197. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2321 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$46.6M
General Fund
$33.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.4M
Capital Projects
$0.1M
Per Capita
$16,722
Public Safety: $0.9M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $19.7M (42%)
Public Works: $7.4M (16%)
Parks & Culture: $2.2M
Administration: $5.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2321 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$54.15M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.3MPer Capita: $19,421Tax Rate: $1.14859Freedom: 51.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$52.37M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.2MPer Capita: $18,782Tax Rate: $1.1649Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$50.59M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.2MPer Capita: $18,147Tax Rate: $1.1963Freedom: 51.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$48.40M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.7MPer Capita: $17,361Tax Rate: $1.2028Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$46.62M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.4MPer Capita: $16,722Tax Rate: $1.2321Freedom: 52.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$44.86M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.1MPer Capita: $16,090Tax Rate: $1.2765Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$42.70M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.6MPer Capita: $15,316Tax Rate: $1.296924Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$40.72M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.2MPer Capita: $14,605Tax Rate: $1.304706Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$39.27M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.1MPer Capita: $14,087Tax Rate: $1.31123Freedom: 52.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$37.53M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.9MPer Capita: $13,462Tax Rate: $1.336143Freedom: 53 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$36.12M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.9MPer Capita: $12,957Tax Rate: $1.329462Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$34.22M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $24.5MPer Capita: $12,274Tax Rate: $1.326803Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$32.93M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.6MPer Capita: $11,812Tax Rate: $1.337417Freedom: 53.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$31.53M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.6MPer Capita: $11,309Tax Rate: $1.341429Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$30.19M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.6MPer Capita: $10,829Tax Rate: $1.336063Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$28.58M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.5MPer Capita: $10,250Tax Rate: $1.334727Freedom: 54.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$27.54M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.7MPer Capita: $9,878Tax Rate: $1.34407Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$26.51M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $9,509Tax Rate: $1.356167Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$25.15M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.0MPer Capita: $9,021Tax Rate: $1.349386Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$24.09M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $8,639Tax Rate: $1.353434Freedom: 55 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$23.00M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $8,248Tax Rate: $1.365615Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$22.11M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.8MPer Capita: $7,929Tax Rate: $1.362884Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$21.29M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.3MPer Capita: $7,638Tax Rate: $1.37515Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$20.46M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $7,340Tax Rate: $1.368274Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$19.47M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.9MPer Capita: $6,984Tax Rate: $1.380588Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$18.61M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.3MPer Capita: $6,676Tax Rate: $1.38473Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$17.97M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $6,445Tax Rate: $1.381961Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$17.34M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.4MPer Capita: $6,219Tax Rate: $1.387489Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $48...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $46...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $44...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $42...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $40...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $39...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $37...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $36...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $34...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $32...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $31...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for HIDALGO ISD totaling $30...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for HIDALGO ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03
HIDALGO ISD 2025 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities Renovations
Authorized Debt: $2.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,500,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Renovations....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition A: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $22.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $22,500,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 HIDALGO ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 360 (19.0% of 1,895 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Raymundo Martinez WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Diana Silva - Gaona WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Martin Carrasco WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Luis Trejo, Jr WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Yesenia Ayala WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Jennifer Quintero WINNER
100.0% (316 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2024-05-04
HIDALGO ISD 2024 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition B • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition B: Athletic Facilities Improvements
Authorized Debt: $2.5M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $2,500,000 in bond obligations for Athletic Facilities Improvements....
Proposition A • BOND DEBTFAILED
Proposition A: School Building
Authorized Debt: $23.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $23,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building....
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 493 (26.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
71.0% (350 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (143 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 436 (23.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
68.0% (296 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (140 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 436 (23.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
71.0% (310 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (126 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 588 (31.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
70.0% (412 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (176 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 341 (18.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
67.0% (228 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (113 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 531 (28.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
71.0% (377 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (154 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 HIDALGO ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 569 (30.0% of 1,896 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Benjamin Arjona WINNER
57.0% (324 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (245 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (332)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-05 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HIDALGO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __ Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONIV.A: Hidalgo Early College HS Advanced Placement (AP) Scholars 2025-2026 Presenter: Ms. J. Dimas Description:V: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTV.A: AnnouncementsV.A.1: Security District wide Report and Intruder Audit at Ida Diaz Jr. High Presenter: Mr. M. Cepeda2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HIDALGO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 2025-2026 FINANCIAL INTEGRITY RATING SYSTEM OF TEXAS (FIRST) ACCOUNTABILITY RATING BASED ON SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025 DATA Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.A: Presentation of FIRST Accountability Rating of Hidalgo ISD Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.B: Public Comments on Hidalgo ISD FIRST Accoutability RatingIV.C: Discuss and Approve Texas Education FIRST ReportIV.D: Closing of Public Hearing2026-08-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HIDALGO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from HIDALGO ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NoneV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT NoneV.A: AnnouncementsVI: PUBLIC COMMENTSVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: None2026-08-17 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Budget Workshop #5 - 2026-2027Budget Development Update Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.A: One-Time Fund Balance Request for Campus/Department Needs Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.B: Additional Salary Proposal for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.C: Estimated Revenues Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.D: Estimated Expenditures Presenter: Ms. G. Garza2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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IV: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTV.A: AnnouncementsV.A.1: Back to School Activities (Video) Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, VideoV.A.2: Region One Teacher of the Year (Video) Presenter: Ms. L. Garza, Video Description:2026-08-10 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Hidalgo ISD Payroll: Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.A: TASB Pay System ReviewIV.B: Salary Compensation Review and ConsiderationV: Insurance Information Overview Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaV.A: Insurance Rate Increases2026-08-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NoneV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT NoneV.A: AnnouncementsVI: PUBLIC COMMENTSVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: None2026-07-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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V: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT NoneV.A: AnnouncementsI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NoneVI: PUBLIC COMMENTSVII: ACTION TAKEN ON CONSENT ITEMS: None2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VI: PUBLIC COMMENTS:V.A.2: Athletic Summer Update Presenter: Mr. S. Arjona Description:I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONIV.A: Results for the Texas Spanish Spelling Bee Competition for Nicole Alcala on 6/4/26 in El Paso, TX. Presenter: Ms. J. Gaona Description:V: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT2026-07-20 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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IV.G: Preliminary Tax Values and Tax Data Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Budget Workshop #3IV.A: Hidalgo ISD Financial Status:IV.A.1: Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc. Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaIV.B: Budget Calendar for 2026-2027 Presenter: Ms. G. Garza2026-06-29 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Pending Litigation and Legal Matters Related to Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement and Temporary Restraining Order Filed Againt Hidalgo ISDV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: 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 t2026-06-25 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: CALL MEETING TO ORDERIII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIV: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NONEVI: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTVI.A: Announcements NONEVII: PUBLIC COMMENTS2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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IX: ACTION, REPORT, AND/OR UPDATE TAKEN ON FINANCE:IX.A: Discussion and possible action to approve the Budget Amendment to the Athletic Department Presenter: Ms. G. GarzaI: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, TEXAS PLEDGE AND OPENING PRAYERIV: AWARDS & RECOGNITION NONEV: SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTV.A: Announcements NONE2026-06-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
HIDALGO ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: CALL MEETING TO ORDERII: ROLL CALL Description: __ Yesenia Ayala, President __ Raymundo Martinez, Vice-President __ Diana Gaona, Secretary __ Jennifer Quintero, Treasurer __ Luis Trejo Jr., Member __ Benjamin Arjona, Member __ Martin Carrasco, Member __ Dr. J.A. Gonzalez, Superintendent __Eden Ramirez, School Board AttorneyIII: PUBLIC COMMENTSIV: Valiant Energy SourcesV: ADJOURNMENT: Description: 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 t