Board of Trustees

Dr. Belinda Reininger sworn in as HCISD Board of Trustee

Adriana DominguezMay 15, 2018

On May 14, Dr. Belinda Reininger was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees during a special meeting. Surrounded by family, friends, school district...

District News

Board of Trustees honor top RGVLS winners

Adriana DominguezApril 12, 2018June 6, 2018

Future Farmers of America students were recognized by the Board of Trustees for showcasing their talents and rounding up awards at the 2018 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. Participants from...

District News

Board approves principal for Wilson Elementary

Adriana DominguezFebruary 14, 2018

Harlingen CISD Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Michele Todd as principal for Wilson Elementary during a regular board meeting on Feb. 13. Todd was previously assistant principal at Wilson. She...

District News

HCISD adopts calendar for 2018-2019 school year

Adriana DominguezFebruary 13, 2018February 16, 2018

During their regular meeting, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees adopted the calendar for the 2018-2019 school year on Feb. 13. The academic school year will run from...

District News

HCISD Board of Trustees named as finalist in 2018 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Adriana DominguezJanuary 19, 2018January 19, 2018

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District's Board of Trustees continues to make an impression at the state level as a shining model for excellence in leadership. This week they were named...

District News

HCISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 12, 2018

During the month of January, Harlingen CISD honors its Board of Trustees for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. As elected officials, they...

District News

Philosophical Society of Texas selects Dr. Nolan Perez for membership

Adriana DominguezDecember 6, 2017December 6, 2017

Nolan E. Perez, M.D., has been selected to join the Philosophical Society of Texas, an exclusive non-profit organization established in 1837 to develop and promote literary, scientific and philosophical research....

Academics News

Middle school students honored for performance on college entrance exams

Adriana DominguezSeptember 15, 2017September 15, 2017

[caption id="attachment_19358" align="alignnone" width="980"] Pictured with Board of Trustees: Jackson Hughes (Gutierrez MS) and Jacob Fox (Coakley MS); Pictured individually: Jorge Gonzales (Vela MS)[/caption] During their regular meeting held Sept....

District News

All Fired Up: HCISD kicks off the 2017-2018 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 18, 2017August 22, 2017

Attitude is everything, and Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is all fired up for the 2017-2018 school year. Before welcoming over 18,000 students back to school on August 21, HCISD’s...

Academics District News

HCISD and UTRGV sign Dual Credit MOU

Adriana DominguezAugust 15, 2017

Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley that will create a new opportunity for Harlingen students to...

District News

HCISD Board of Trustees recognized in 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Adriana DominguezJanuary 13, 2017

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees’ continues to be honored at the state level for excellence in leadership. H-E-B announced on January 13 that eight school districts...

District News

HCISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 9, 2017

During the month of January, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honors its Board of Trustees for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools....

District News TRE

Middle-school athletic tracks to be renovated as part of TRE projects

Adriana DominguezDecember 16, 2016December 16, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a bid to replace existing running tracks at Coakley, Gutierrez, and Vela Middle Schools as part of continuing TRE projects....

District News

Board approves Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education

Adriana DominguezOctober 13, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Joseph Villareal as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education during their regular board meeting on October 11. Villareal,...

District News

Board of Trustees adopts District of Innovation plan

Adriana DominguezAugust 12, 2016

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will enter the 2016-2017 school year with a plan unlike any other in its history. On July 26, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved...

News TRE

Harlingen community approves Tax Ratification

Adriana DominguezSeptember 12, 2015January 15, 2016

The Harlingen community cast their ballots in favor of a proposed adjustment to the tax rates that fund their schools by approving to pass the Tax Ratification for the Harlingen...

District News

Board of Trustees approves ECHS principal, elementary assistant principals, and Director for Talent Acquisition and Development

Adriana DominguezAugust 5, 2015August 5, 2015

[caption id="attachment_12803" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Dr. Pamela Flores is approved as principal for ECHS.[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of the Principal for Early...

District News TRE

HCISD Board of Trustees call for a Tax Ratification Election

Adriana DominguezJuly 15, 2015April 13, 2017

On July 14, 2015, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved to hold a Tax Ratification Election or TRE on September 12, 2015 during their regular board...

District News

Board of Trustees approves Principal for Travis Elementary

Adriana DominguezJuly 1, 2015July 1, 2015

On June 30, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Beulah Rangel as principal for Travis Elementary. Rangel comes to Travis after four years at Dr. Rodriguez Elementary, where she...

Academics District News

HCISD to increase readiness skills with Pre-K program expansion

Adriana DominguezMarch 11, 2015March 11, 2015

Transforming early-childhood education at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, its Board of Trustees unanimously approved a proposal to expand pre-kindergarten services to a full day schedule for eligible students....

District

Board of Trustees approves principal for Stuart Place Elementary and assistant principal for Dishman Elementary

Adriana DominguezSeptember 10, 2014September 10, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9849" align="alignnone" width="432"] William Snavely, Stuart Place Elementary Principal[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved William Snavely as principal at Stuart Place Elementary and Sarah...

District News

Board of Trustees Approved Balanced Budget for 2014-2015 School Year

Adriana DominguezSeptember 3, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $170.50 million for the 2014-2015 school year during a special meeting on Wednesday, August 27. The approved...

News

Recent graduates create a brighter future for students with administrators and board members

Adriana DominguezJanuary 10, 2014January 10, 2014

Former Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students joined forces with district administrators and members of the Board of Trustees to help students for years to come on Jan. 9. Students...

Bond District News

Board of Trustees approves tax rate for the 2012 – 2013 school year

Adriana DominguezSeptember 13, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a tax rate of $1.218 for the 2012 - 2013 school year during its regular meeting Tuesday night. The administration...

District News

Board of Trustees approves Voluntary Exit Incentive Program

Adriana DominguezApril 12, 2011October 9, 2012

The Board of Trustees approved a Voluntary Exit Incentive Program that is expected to save the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District $4.2 million during the 2011-2012 school year. Trustees adopted...

District News

Board approves new support systems hires

Adriana DominguezOctober 13, 2010October 9, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of three positions at Tuesday night's regular meeting. Christie L. Esparza will be HCISD's new Coordinator for Federal...