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Elected trustees Juan Mancha (Single Member District 1), Erica Salazar (District 2), Luigi Luna (District 3) and Norma Cavazos (District 4) took the oath of office in sequence. The oath was administered publicly as required; trustees recited the standard oath to uphold the U.S. and Texas constitutions.

Following the oath ceremonies the board held nominations for officers. Trustee Norma Cavazos was nominated and elected board president after members voted; the transcript records four affirmative votes for Cavazos. Becky Reese received the vice president nomination and was elected with four affirmative votes recorded. Trustee Erica Salazar was nominated and approved as board secretary during the reorganization; the board agreed to finalize the secretary vote at a subsequent regular meeting to confirm procedural items discussed during the meeting.

The board also considered nominations for a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Region 20 endorsement. Trustee Moreno moved to nominate Trustee Luna for the TASB Region 20 position D; the motion was seconded and carried.

Earlier in the meeting the board approved consent items 6a through 6e on a single motion moved by Trustee Cavazos and seconded by Trustee Luna; the motion carried. The transcript does not list numerical roll-call totals for the consent motion.

The swearing-in and reorganization took place in open session; trustees and family members were present for recognition and brief remarks. The board thanked returning trustees for their service and invited brief comments from the newly sworn trustees.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Information Services's Personal Meeting Room","oneSentenceSummary","Four trustees were sworn in for single-member districts; Norma Cavazos was elected board president, Becky Reese vice president and Erica Salazar secretary; the board also approved a Region 20 TASB endorsement nomination.","taxTitle","HARLANDALE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14335,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535477,"Harlandale ISD reports growth in career-and-technical pathways; 34.7% of seniors had earned IBCs as of April 28",273,4953000,5226000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396092-3e99273e30edff59860e25d0732e0163&start=4953&end=5226","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396092-3e99273e30edff59860e25d0732e0163/thumbnail_4953000.jpg","/articles/6535477/Texas/Harlandale-ISD-reports-growth-in-career-and-technical-pathways-347-of-seniors-had-earned-IBCs-as-of-April-28","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535477-1456799c45546b34b9b3f6b8eefabaf3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157060&Signature=OYTaQ~UXYJEBw4bByi5N6Def58DMhXRZq-jAhiyTVo8xJ5cRMUVO3bWdyKKo~FUXbXxJg1Ldw0QfQfj4ITMqTm5AEXAkECjvhw7A3xAesOyDPvYS-jZvgxjmbn7zUs5fzXtbYeXY~RhzI7N1e~naPBFBCW0h5uATv4Tjti6KLKCoxP7x~oDpbf4WNNUWwyRjmNNBdQqp9Qt1nZFqogqdNK8lrbPOop3Tvx4LRMh7bxeNev8NOLZTB~a6Cr1sfQTx9QJMoUq04dEoANCIc7CFKuksLKUxkEQSe~aNgbgz~j4zmauL9HzdqPcspvgIwmjRT0GMhsiNaHX8gJmK0qbfEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harlandale ISD trustees heard a progress report on industry-based certifications (IBCs) and career-and-technical education (CTE) pathways, including recent program changes and supports intended to raise certification rates.

Presenter Miss Guerrero told trustees Harlandale offers 24 programs of study and 35 distinct IBCs. As of the April 28 presentation, 3,021 students in grades 9–12 were enrolled in CTE courses. The district reported 754 seniors this year (down from 950 the prior year), with 515 seniors taking CTE courses and 469 attempting an IBC. Guerrero reported that 262 seniors had earned IBCs as of April 28, yielding a 34.7% earned rate.

Guerrero reviewed changes in how the district counts an \"earned\" IBC: for the current reporting year, students must pass at least two aligned CTE courses (2 credits) in the program of study; next year the requirement will increase to passing three courses (4 credits) plus the IBC assessment. To increase completion rates the district has streamlined programs of study and introduced four-year plans so students follow a sequence of courses that leads to an IBC.

Other supports Guerrero listed include translated one-page IBC guides for families, paying student testing and retest fees for students who demonstrate effort in review, assistance obtaining state IDs (including trips to the DMV), requiring teachers to hold relevant industry certifications where vendor rules allow, and specialized teacher training and vertically aligned curricula.

Trustees asked about wait lists and capacity: Guerrero said the district monitors demand and has increased middle-school outreach to help students select sustainable pathways, noting some programs see early interest but high attrition. Trustee Cavazos asked about enrollment trends and wait-list thresholds; Guerrero said the district has begun those conversations in middle schools for about two years and continues collecting data. Trustees commended the district for gains at Harlandale High (38% of seniors earned IBCs last year) and for outreach to other districts visiting Harlandale to study the CTE program.

The presentation was informational; no board vote was required.","District staff said Harlandale offers 24 programs of study and 35 industry-based certifications, reported a 34.7% IBC earned rate among seniors as of April 28 and outlined steps to boost students' certification completion through four-year plans, training for teachers and student supports.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535482,"Harlandale ISD says Teacher Incentive Allotment generated $2.11 million; district to send most funds to teachers in July",463,4594000,5057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396092-3e99273e30edff59860e25d0732e0163&start=4594&end=5057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396092-3e99273e30edff59860e25d0732e0163/thumbnail_4594000.jpg","/articles/6535482/Texas/Harlandale-ISD-says-Teacher-Incentive-Allotment-generated-211-million-district-to-send-most-funds-to-teachers-in-July","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535482-36ea8a8f4c5751e7784dd381bf482d98/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157060&Signature=edKI1mtuOYUhw9pzkw-EVIrwDJrTHLVlG4E6Ttz8bWXfziGRa3eBt96quhSe7rhVxspfMCDsNvmh7AUP-XQZK55prSH62QrYOJVoQrjh-de-mUdeG1AR3fZ8zsftqyjMT0QN00N3kcpKbUt9tkrCqyAlwjgnZLAHsl-TD2Dhtw3mlytdCEfX0O34PZyXLIWUkKsJ1uA4lBwQ8R~~ZBkLIGGyw6FpfpqWM68aBzVWL17nkkwY3ME~hm6JFOn3~95Ht~kw3SCU9y2Aq6jdeDrXLMRDpurE35gOcbxbAuHmCYJXhltGqUAv8cku3slCthmc2PPc0dzgAOklbsCJhCN16A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Harlandale ISD administrators announced at the board meeting that district participation in the state Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) generated $2,110,571 in allotment funds.

Miss Castro, who presented the TIA report to the board, said the district recorded 189 TIA-designated teachers across master, exemplary, and recognized levels: 15 master-level, 91 exemplary and 83 recognized. Campus totals ranged from 1 designation to 19; Harlandale High School led campuses with 19 total designations. Stonewall Flanders generated the largest campus allotment, $196,360, according to the presentation.

Castro gave examples of individual payments: the highest single teacher payment will be $21,219.20 added to a July paycheck; the lowest listed payment will be $4,212.80. She said approximately 90% of the total $2,110,571 allotment will be paid directly to teachers in the July payroll. After the presentation she invited trustees to come forward for a photo with the ceremonial check.

Trustees praised the district's work and expressed pride in the designated teachers. The presentation was described as an update and recognition; no board vote was required for the report.

The district did not provide names of all recipients in the public presentation beyond citing campus totals and the ranges noted above. Castro asked trustees to join a photo opportunity at the meeting and noted the payments' timing for July payroll.","District staff announced Harlandale ISD generated $2,110,571 from the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA); 189 teachers earned TIA designations and roughly 90% of the allotment will be paid to designated teachers in July.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535486,"Harlandale ISD board authorizes joining class-action effort against social media companies, approves contingency-fee agreement",230,12631000,12861000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3396092-3e99273e30edff59860e25d0732e0163&start=12631&end=12861","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3396092-3e99273e30edff59860e25d0732e0163/thumbnail_12631000.jpg","/articles/6535486/Texas/Harlandale-ISD-board-authorizes-joining-class-action-effort-against-social-media-companies-approves-contingency-fee-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535486-2a9dcff586388777793ef3e7a90aa3b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157060&Signature=jHWYcL85RzgyglOtQEay7ujx4cmNPy41H7GNaJAOKU5CkdiznAZhqRNdd9WQwN9bA0b9L41ES5CPGV00~SVi2FmPmg069T8rKoio~nwD97j-EEnwGb~efwDEf2D~tImuG0KqQSISgo8EZ00eBMTjfQuv1VjmYfNzOLwNOH8Y7qdrhkTgXmLa5qUdqQ32kMTxnQYSDbHO6x4HK2ZlcU-ZPv~G49DKJtsWQMvqzrdHqAaRZa8m48zxD2zAPhDs5uFcgj~ieZOBUEFN03eZYPwJxnJTNuonx~G15mrHw8DAx5Sb-r-fIhT~HozrQK8ed7e7bzZVQ3MJv-5lvJsQ3a2PEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to join a class-action effort against social media companies and approved a contingency-fee agreement to hire outside counsel to pursue the case.

The board moved into closed session under the Texas Government Code chapter 551 before returning to open session and taking the votes. Trustee Moreno moved to \"approve the presentation and action, as presented, in closed session,\" seconded by Trustee Ortiz; the motion carried. The board later approved a contingency-fee legal-services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Geta LP authorizing the board president to execute the contract.

Board members and district counsel described the litigation as a proposed class action filed in California that seeks to hold social media companies accountable for harms the district attributes to the platforms, including increased student behavioral and social-emotional needs and associated district costs for counseling and content filtering. Trustee Luna asked for clarification about the nature of the action; district counsel summarized the litigation's purpose and costs.

District counsel explained how the contingency arrangement works. \"Contingency fee basically means that the school district does not pay an hourly rate. The school district only pays at the conclusion of the litigation based upon a percentage of whatever is recovered either through judgment or settlement,\" counsel said during the meeting. Counsel further described the proposed split: roughly 65% of a recovery to the school district and 35% to the lawyers, with class-action team expenses (described in the presentation as roughly 8%) borne by the firms and certain district expenses (described as roughly 2%) borne by the district.

The board asked administration to provide a public summary of the litigation materials. Counsel said a PowerPoint synopsis would be provided to the district for posting on the district website once attorney-client privileged material was removed.

No hours of litigation or fee guarantees were presented to the board; trustees emphasized that if the litigation does not recover funds, the district would not pay attorneys an hourly rate under the contingency arrangement.

The motions that carried were recorded in open session as required by Texas law; the transcript shows the motions and that both carried. Individual roll-call vote tallies for those motions were not specified in the public transcript.

The board did not provide further details about potential timelines for litigation or settlement during the public portion of the meeting. The district said it would place a non-privileged summary of the litigation materials on its website for community review.","The Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees voted to join a nationwide class-action effort alleging social media companies have harmed students and to authorize a contingency-fee contract with outside counsel; board discussion followed a closed-session briefing and administrators said a public summary will be posted online.","actionData","errors"]

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