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Superintendent Dr. Art Cavazos appointed to State Board for Educator Certification

Adriana DominguezJuly 28, 2016July 28, 2016

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s Superintendent, Dr. Art Cavazos, to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) for a five-year term. “I am honored to...

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HCISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2016January 11, 2016

During the month of January, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District honors its Board of Trustees and their countless contributions to public education. Campuses across the district will join the...

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Board restructures, appoints Dr. Nolan Perez as president

Adriana DominguezMay 13, 2015May 13, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during their regular meeting on May 12. The board appointed Dr. Nolan Perez as board president, Verna Young as vice...

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HCISD Board of Trustees chosen as an outstanding School Board in the 2015 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Adriana DominguezFebruary 4, 2015

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees’ tradition of providing excellence in leadership is gaining attention at the state level. The HCISD Board of Trustees were recognized...

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Board of Trustees approve Special Education Coordinator

Adriana DominguezAugust 13, 2014August 13, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Eleni Danelis as Coordinator for Special Education during their regular meeting on Aug. 13. Danelis previously served...

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Board of Trustees Approves Principal for Jefferson Elementary

Adriana DominguezAugust 6, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9692" align="alignnone" width="356"] Alejandra Lara, Principal, Jefferson Elementary[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Alejandra Lara as Principal at Jefferson Elementary. She will serve as...

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Board Approves Administrator for Secondary Education and Coordinator for Library Services

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2014July 25, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9589" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dr. Joe Rodriguez, Administrator for Secondary Education[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9591" align="alignnone" width="251"] Mireya Galvan, Coordinator for Library Services[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees...

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Board approves cost of living increase for 2014-2015 school year

Adriana DominguezJuly 24, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a cost of living increase for the 2014-2015 school year during a special board meeting Wednesday night. “This increase reflects...

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Board Approves Principals for Lamar and KEYS

Adriana DominguezJuly 9, 2014July 9, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9498" align="alignnone" width="300"] Tracy Hitchcock, Principal Lamar Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9497" align="alignnone" width="217"] Dr. Pamela Flores, Principal KEYS Academy[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved...

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Board Approves Principals for Zavala and Lee Means

Adriana DominguezJuly 2, 2014July 2, 2014

[caption id="attachment_9384" align="alignnone" width="250"] Tanya Garza, Principal Zavala Elementary[/caption] [caption id="attachment_9386" align="alignnone" width="222"] Mindy Sanchez, Principal Lee Means Elementary[/caption] The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved...

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Dr. Bobby Muniz sworn in as HCISD Board of Trustee, Dr. Cesar Maldonado recognized for years of service

Adriana DominguezJune 10, 2014

On June 10, Dr. Bobby Muniz was officially sworn in as a member of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees during their regular meeting. “I feel honored...

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Dr. Bobby Muniz appointed to HCISD Board of Trustees

Adriana DominguezJune 4, 2014

During a special board meeting on June 3, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Bobby Muniz to fill the vacancy left...

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Board restructures, appoints Greg Powers as president

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2014

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during their regular meeting on May 13. The board appointed Greg Powers as board president, Dr. Nolan Perez...

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HCISD Board of Trustees approve free breakfast and lunch program for all students, program to start during the 2014 – 2015 school year

Adriana DominguezMay 14, 2014May 15, 2014

A program to provide all Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District students with free breakfast and lunch each school day was approved by the Board of Trustees during their regular...

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Board approves early childhood, dyslexia specialists and professional staff

Adriana DominguezMay 7, 2014May 7, 2014

During a special board meeting on May 6, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of the district’s Early Childhood Specialist, Dyslexia/RTI/504 Specialist and Coordinator...

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HCISD celebrates Board Appreciation Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 13, 2014January 17, 2014

For their support of students and staff at the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, students, administrators and teachers are taking time throughout the month of January to show their...

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Board of Trustees approve HHSS Associate Principal, Content Area Specialists

Adriana DominguezSeptember 12, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Antonio Layton as the Associate Principal at Harlingen High School South, Melonie Flores as Content Area Science...

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Board of Trustees approve balanced budget for 2013-2014 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 27, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $162.80 million for the 2013-2014 school year during a special meeting on Monday night. The approved budget...

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Board of Trustees approve Treasure Hills Elementary Principal

Adriana DominguezAugust 14, 2013August 16, 2013

During their regular board meeting on Aug. 13, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Roland Ingram for the position of principal at Treasure Hills Elementary. Ingram...

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Board approves cost of living increase for all employees

Adriana DominguezJuly 22, 2013July 22, 2013

During a special meeting/budget workshop on July 12, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Cost of Living Increases for all district employees. Teachers will receive an...

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Board of Trustees approves, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Stuart Place Principal and Physical Education Coordinator

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2013July 12, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved Dr. Alicia Noyola for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction PK – 16 during its regular meeting...

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Board restructures, appoints George McShan as president

Adriana DominguezMay 24, 2013May 24, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during Thursday night’s special meeting. The board appointed George McShan as board president, Javier De Leon as vice...

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HCISD Board of Trustees approve change to 2013-2014 academic calendar

Adriana DominguezMay 21, 2013May 21, 2013

During a special meeting on May 20, the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a change to the 2013-2014 academic calendar. The Board of Trustees approved the...

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May Board Meeting

Content ProvidedMay 16, 2013May 16, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p57ybFmrthk[/youtube] HCISD's May Board Meeting.

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Leadership organizations share experiences with district officials

Adriana DominguezMay 16, 2013May 16, 2013

To celebrate leadership, District Administrators and School Board Members along with this year’s Student Advisory Board and Team One members came together to share their experiences on May 14. The...

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HCISD holds Trustee Election

Adriana DominguezMay 10, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District will hold its Trustee Election on May 11. Polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voting in the Trustee...

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Student Advisory Board makes strides toward a brighter future

Adriana DominguezApril 8, 2013April 9, 2013

“It’s a great feeling to know I helped students,” said Michaela Garza-Keyes, eighth grade student at Coakley Middle School. “I have always wanted to give back to the community because...

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HCISD supports the University of Texas Board of Regents efforts to establish valley-wide medical school

Adriana DominguezJanuary 18, 2013January 18, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the support of initiatives to create educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley on Jan. 15. The Board of Trustees...

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January Board Meeting

Content ProvidedJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZvK4qVCbFc[/youtube] HCSID's 2012 January Board Meeting.

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HCISD celebrates Board Recognition Month

Adriana DominguezJanuary 16, 2013January 16, 2013

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is taking time to recognize those who help lead students towards a brighter future. Throughout the month of January, HCISD will celebrate Board...

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December Board Meeting

Content ProvidedDecember 13, 2012December 18, 2012

[youtube height="315" width="560"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQX471ScZYg[/youtube] HCISD's 2012 December Board Meeting.

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Student Advisory Board meets for advancement

Adriana DominguezOctober 31, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Student Advisory Board (SAB) met for student advancement on Oct. 30. The SAB, comprised of 15 students from across HCISD, represents the leadership in...

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Board approves location for School of Health Professions, sidewalk construction at Memorial Middle School

Adriana DominguezSeptember 13, 2012September 18, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved two proposals that will assist in the district's transformation during its regular meeting on Tuesday. First, the board approved a...

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Board approves pay increase for all employees

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2012

All Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District teachers and staff will receive a pay increase after the Board of Trustees approved the item for the 2012-2013 school year budget during a...

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Board approves Romero as new executive director for school leadership

Adriana DominguezJuly 10, 2012

After 23 years working at J.W. Long Elementary, Lori Romero was named as the executive director for school leadership for the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District during the July school...

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Board forms special committee for innovation and technology

Adriana DominguezJune 29, 2012

School board members and administrators met on Tuesday June 26 as part of a Special Committee for Innovation and Technology, a new venture that aims to strategically review the district’s...

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Board restructures, appoints Dr. Maldonado as president

Adriana DominguezMay 29, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees restructured its board during Monday night’s special meeting. The board appointed Dr. Cesar Maldonado to serve as board president for the...

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Board hears presentations on KHAN, and Dual Language academies

Adriana DominguezMay 9, 2012

As part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District’s transformation, the Board of Trustees heard presentations Tuesday night on the district’s plan for opening a Two-Way Dual Language Academy and...

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Munivez to head HHS, Board approves three assistant principals

Adriana DominguezApril 29, 2012

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Imelda Munivez to be the next principal at Harlingen High School during a special meeting Monday night....

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District recognizes board, hears presentation on Ninth Grade Academy

Adriana DominguezJanuary 11, 2012

Outstanding student creativity was on display during Tuesday night's regular meeting of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees. As part of Texas School Board Recognition Month, student...

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Scholars stand out during regular board meeting

Adriana DominguezNovember 9, 2011

The Department for Advanced Academic Services presented the 2011 high school scholars from Harlingen High School and Harlingen High School South during Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Board of Trustees....

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Board approves balanced budget for 2011-2012 school year

Adriana DominguezAugust 26, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced budget of $168.15 million for the 2011-2012 school year during a special meeting Thursday night. The approved budget...

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Board approves vision, mission and goals; adopts new interdistrict transfer policy

Adriana DominguezAugust 8, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees made two significant decisions that will shape the district for years to come. First, the board approved a new vision, mission...

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Munivez to head HHS, Board approves three assistant principals

Adriana DominguezJuly 25, 2011

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Board approves new principal at Wilson, three new assistant principals

Adriana DominguezJuly 12, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the hiring of Kristi David for the principal opening at Wilson Elementary, as well as the hiring of three assistant...

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TSTC names Maldonado Vice Chancellor of Research and Commercialization

Adriana DominguezJuly 5, 2011

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) Chancellor Mike Resser announced that effective immediately Dr. Cesar Maldonado, President of TSTC Harlingen and Vice President of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of...

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Board discusses savings, revenue sources during budget workshop

Adriana DominguezJune 23, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees met in special session Wednesday afternoon to host its second budget workshop for the 2011-2012 school year. Budget workshops are public...

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Board approves principal hires at four campuses

Adriana DominguezJune 22, 2011

The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees approved the hiring of principals at Bonham, Dishman, Treasure Hills and Secondary Alternative Center during a special meeting Wednesday afternoon. The board...

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District receives risk management grant, recognizes South graduate

Adriana DominguezJune 14, 2011

The Texas Association for School Boards presented Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District a $3,000 grant for its risk management program during Tuesday evening's regular meeting of the Board. The district...

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Board recognizes Verna Young for service, names Gerry Fleuriet Board President

Adriana DominguezMay 18, 2011

Three members of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees were sworn into office to serve another term Tuesday afternoon during a special meeting. Dr. Nolan Perez, Javier...