May 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)
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2. ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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5. STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)
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5.1. Recognition of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, presented by S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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5.2. Recognition of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, May 1-31, 2026, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance
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5.3. Recognition of National Occupational Therapy Month, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance
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5.4. Recognition of National Principals Day 2026, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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5.5. Recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, 2026, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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5.6. Recognition of School Nurses' Week (May 6-12, 2026), presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Leadership
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5.7. Recognition of La Joya ISD Police Officers for National Police Week, May 11-15, 2026, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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6.1. Update on Strategic Plan & PMOC, including Strategic Plan Dashboard Unveiling, presented by Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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6.2. Years of Service Update, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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6.3. Transportation Update & Recommendations, presented by Mr. S.P. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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7. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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7.1. Special Education Audit & Superintendent Constraint 2 Update, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership, and Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance
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7.2. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 22, 2026, presented by Ms. Mari Elizondo, School Board Administrative Assistant
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7.3. Board Self-Assessment, presented by Ms. Monica Jaloma, Lone Star Governance Coach
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8. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. At the request of any member of the School Board, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed from the consent agenda and given individual deliberation and action. Requests for the removal of an item from the consent agenda are to be made to the presiding officer at the time that the consent agenda is up for consideration. |
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8.1. Academics & School Leadership:
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8.1.1. Approval of Pre-K Professional Development and Curriculum Support through RFP #2025-55
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8.1.2. Approval of Summer School Reading Program for General Education Students through Region 19 Allied States Cooperative
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8.1.3. Approval of Summer School Reading Program for Special Education Students through Region 19 Allied States Cooperative
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8.2. Approval of Minutes:
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8.2.1. District Safety and Security Committee Meeting April 15, 2026
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8.2.2. Regular Meeting April 22, 2026
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8.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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8.3.1. Approval of March 2026 Tax Collector's Report
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8.3.2. DEAB (Local) Policy Revision-Compensatory Time
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8.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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8.4.1. Approval of Agreement with Holdsworth Center for Student Teachers
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8.5. Lone Star Governance:
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8.5.1. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 22, 2026
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8.5.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Monitoring Report: Board Constraint 2
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8.6. Operations & Infrastructure:
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8.6.1. Approval of Escandon Elementary Easement Agreement - Acceptance of Payment and Approval of Terms
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8.6.2. Approval of Lift Station License Usage Agreement with RS La Homa, LLC—at E.B. Reyna Elementary School
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9. CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork)
Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below. |
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9.1. Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)
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9.2. Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)
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9.3. Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)
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9.4. Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)
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9.5. Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)
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9.6. Pursuant to Texas Government Codes 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate and consult with legal counsel regarding administration's recommended contract actions, including recommendations to propose and finalize nonrenewals and propose and finalize terminations for employees holding Chapter 21 contracts.
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10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)
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11. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
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11.1. Approval of Kitchen Equipment for CNS Department, Item Lead: S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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11.2. Approval of Lone Star Governance - Board Self-Assessment Using the LSG Integrity Instrument, Item Lead: Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools
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11.3. Consider and Take Possible Action to Amend Program Change Resolution to Address Additional Staffing Overages and Propose Nonrenewals for Reduction in Force, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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12. CALENDAR - (Other)
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12.1. May 2026: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
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12.2. May 2026: National Occupational Therapy Month
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12.3. May 2026: Mental Health Awareness Month
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12.4. May 1, 2026: National Lunch Hero Day
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12.5. May 1, 2026: National Principals' Day
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12.6. May 4-8, 2026: Decision Day & Scholarships (All High Schools)
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12.7. May 4-8, 2026: Teacher Appreciation Week
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12.8. May 6-12, 2026: National Nurses' Week
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12.9. May 7, 2026: La Joya Honors Banquet
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12.10. May 8, 2026: School Communicators Day
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12.11. May 8, 2026: Mother's Day Events (Campuses)
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12.12. May 8-9, 2026: Employee Wellness Softball Tournament
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12.13. May 11-15, 2026: National Police Week
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12.14. May 12, 2026: Senior Baccalaureate
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12.15. May 15, 2026: De Colores Festival @ La Joya ISD Pack Stadium
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12.16. May 16, 2026: Armed Forces Day
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12.17. May 19-23, 2026: National Educational Bosses' Week
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12.18. May 20, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
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13. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)
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14. ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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