May 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Budget Workshop and 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. STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)
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5.1. Recognition of Valedictorians and Salutatorians - La Joya ISD High Schools, presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance
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5.2. Recognition of the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director
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5.3. Recognition of the Superintendent's Educator Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director
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5.4. Recognition of the Superintendent's Principal Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director
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5.5. Recognition of Officer Luis Salinas for the Texas Campus Crime Stoppers Coordinator of the Year for the State of Texas, Award, presented by Mr. Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police
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5.6. Recognition of La Joya ISD Police Department Officer Ashley Melgarejo for Life-Saving Actions, presented by Mr. Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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6.1. Budget Workshop & Compensation Manual Review, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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7. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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7.1. Spot Checks & Quality of Instruction Update (Goals 1-4), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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7.2. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 6, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary
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7.3. Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator
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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 Interlocal Cooperation Contract for Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Score Transfer Between La Joya ISD and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
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8.1.2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between La Joya ISD & Hidalgo County Bar Association
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8.2. Approval of Minutes:
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8.2.1. Regular Meeting May 6, 2026
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8.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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8.3.1. Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-11 as of May 2026
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8.3.2. Approval of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Practical Purchasing Cooperative (PPC)
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8.3.3. Approval to Set the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Meeting to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate
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8.4. Lone Star Governance:
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8.4.1. Approval of Report on Spot Checks & Quality of Instruction Update (Goals 1-4)
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8.4.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 6, 2026
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8.5. Operations & Infrastructure:
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8.5.1. Declare Obsolete/Damaged/Scrap Property as Surplus Property and Authorize Sale of Surplus Property Items (Portables) via Online Public Auction
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8.5.2. Approval of Maintenance of Open and Closed Loops/Cooling Tower/Boiler System CSP #2026-72
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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 Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate regarding the nonrenewal and termination of Chapter 21 contracts and consult with legal counsel regarding same.
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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 the District-Wide Technology Devices Quotation #2026-815, Item Lead, Haissam Mayasi, Chief Information Officer
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11.2. Consider and Take Possible Action to Nonrenew and Terminate Chapter 21 Contracts, Item Lead: Ms. Robyn Derington, Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & Talent Development
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12. CALENDAR - (Other)
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12.1. May 19-23, 2026: National Educational Bosses' Week
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12.2. May 23, 2026: La Joya ISD Graduation Class of 2026 @ Bert Ogden Arena, Edinburg, Texas
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12.3. May 25, 2026: Memorial Day - Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students
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12.4. May 27, 2026: Special Called Board Meeting - Student Recognitions @ LJISD Alejandro "Alex" Saenz Performing Arts Center
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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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