Harlandale ISD board approves Paragon final payment, election-date change and legal-counsel realignment
May 21, 2026 | HARLANDALE ISD, School Districts, Texas
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The Harlandale ISD Board of Trustees completed several formal actions on May 20, approving contract payments, governance changes and legal staffing adjustments.
On Item 6A the board approved final payment related to the Frank Tejeda Sports Complex improvements to Paragon Sports Constructors. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finances Mr. Flores said the pay application listed $365,022.68 charged to Bond 2022 and pointed out a $58,452.31 credit on a prior application that reduces the net outlay; trustees voted to carry the motion.
Trustees also nominated and voted to support a trustee for the Texas Association of School Boards Region 20, Position A; Mr. Luna accepted the nomination and the board carried the motion to nominate him.
On Item 6C the board considered moving trustee elections from May of odd-numbered years to the November uniform election date in odd years to align with county scheduling and potentially reduce election costs. District staff said they were awaiting cost projections from Bexar County elections, and the board discussed community engagement and the statute-based mechanics (six-month term extension for affected trustees). After discussion the board approved a resolution to change the election date.
On legal services (Item 6D), trustees reviewed historical legal costs and the district’s use of two law firms (JCA Law PLC for board matters; Walsh Gallegos for district matters). Citing potential efficiency and budget considerations, the board voted to designate JCA Law PLC as the district’s primary firm; trustees also authorized Walsh Gallegos to finish existing litigation matters to avoid duplicating effort. Mr. Resendez and Mr. Flores discussed rates and the potential for conflicts that sometimes require multiple firms.
The board completed annual officer realignment: Mr. Mancha was elected Board President, Ms. Ortiz elected Vice President and Ms. Cavazos elected Board Secretary. The board convened in closed session for listed items and reconvened at 9:21 p.m.; on reconvene the board voted unanimously to retain Walsh Gallegos for the pending litigation matter discussed in closed session.
Votes recorded on the consent agenda (5A–5H) and individual items were carried by the board during the meeting. Where vote tallies were given for officer elections, results were recorded in the meeting minutes (example: Mr. Mancha selected president with 4 votes).
On Item 6A the board approved final payment related to the Frank Tejeda Sports Complex improvements to Paragon Sports Constructors. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finances Mr. Flores said the pay application listed $365,022.68 charged to Bond 2022 and pointed out a $58,452.31 credit on a prior application that reduces the net outlay; trustees voted to carry the motion.
Trustees also nominated and voted to support a trustee for the Texas Association of School Boards Region 20, Position A; Mr. Luna accepted the nomination and the board carried the motion to nominate him.
On Item 6C the board considered moving trustee elections from May of odd-numbered years to the November uniform election date in odd years to align with county scheduling and potentially reduce election costs. District staff said they were awaiting cost projections from Bexar County elections, and the board discussed community engagement and the statute-based mechanics (six-month term extension for affected trustees). After discussion the board approved a resolution to change the election date.
On legal services (Item 6D), trustees reviewed historical legal costs and the district’s use of two law firms (JCA Law PLC for board matters; Walsh Gallegos for district matters). Citing potential efficiency and budget considerations, the board voted to designate JCA Law PLC as the district’s primary firm; trustees also authorized Walsh Gallegos to finish existing litigation matters to avoid duplicating effort. Mr. Resendez and Mr. Flores discussed rates and the potential for conflicts that sometimes require multiple firms.
The board completed annual officer realignment: Mr. Mancha was elected Board President, Ms. Ortiz elected Vice President and Ms. Cavazos elected Board Secretary. The board convened in closed session for listed items and reconvened at 9:21 p.m.; on reconvene the board voted unanimously to retain Walsh Gallegos for the pending litigation matter discussed in closed session.
Votes recorded on the consent agenda (5A–5H) and individual items were carried by the board during the meeting. Where vote tallies were given for officer elections, results were recorded in the meeting minutes (example: Mr. Mancha selected president with 4 votes).
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