July 29, 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. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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5.1. Announcement of Campus and District Leadership, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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5.2. Student Code of Conduct 2026-27, presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Enrichment
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6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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6.1. GPM 4.1: College Ready; TSI (Reading/Math), Associate Degrees; GPM 4.2: Career Ready; Industry-Based Certifications (IBC)/Completers; and GPM 4.3: Freshman On Track (FOT), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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6.2. Superintendent & Constraint Update 3: Culture and Climate Survey Baseline Results, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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6.3. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - June 17, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary
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7. 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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7.1. Academics & School Leadership:
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7.1.1. Approval of 26-27 Consulting Services for MTSS Districtwide Implementation Through Consulting Services (Professional Development & Staff Training) CSP
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7.1.2. Approval of Summit K12 Science as a Supplemental Resource for K-12 Science Instruction Through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP
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7.1.3. Approval of Digital and Student Textbooks for Language Other Than English Courses Through RFP #2026-22
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7.1.4. Approval of La Joya ISD Innovative Course Offerings for the 2026-27 School Year
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7.1.5. Approval of Literacy Materials for Grades 6th-8th through Purchasing Cooperatives
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7.1.6. Approval of Contract Extension for the Ambulance Services CSP #2025-69
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7.1.7. Approval of HUDL Sideline Software Through Purchasing Cooperative
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7.2. Approval of Minutes:
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7.2.1. Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget, 2026 Proposed Tax Rate, and Regular Meeting - June 17, 2026
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7.2.2. District Safety and Security Committee Meeting - July 15, 2026
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7.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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7.3.1. Approval of May 2026 Collector's Report
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7.3.2. Approval of June 2026 Collector's Report
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7.3.3. Approval of the Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for Delinquent Tax Attorney Services Pursuant to RFQ #2026-89
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7.3.4. Approval of Written Statement and Findings Determining the Need for Specialized Contingent Fee Legal Services Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2254
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7.3.5. Approval of Phase V - Financial Audit Services RFQ #2025-12
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7.3.6. Approval of Claims Administration Self-Funded Workers' Compensation Program CSP #2026-80
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7.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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7.4.1. Approval of PREP Grow Your Own Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027
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7.4.2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Region One Education Service Center
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7.5. Information & Technology:
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7.5.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Region One ORION Consortium Agreements
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7.5.2. Approval of 2026-2027 Region One ORION-DDoS Mitigation Services
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7.5.3. Approval of Region One ESC 2026-2027 Library Service & Instructional Resources Cooperative
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7.6. Lone Star Governance:
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7.6.1. Approval of Report on GPM 4.1: College Ready; TSI (Reading/Math), Associate Degrees; GPM 4.2: Career Ready; Industry-Based Certifications (IBC)/Completers, and GPM 4.3: Freshman On Track (FOT)
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7.6.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Monitoring Report: Board Constraint 3
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7.6.3. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - June 17, 2026
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7.7. Operations & Infrastructure:
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7.7.1. Approval of Contract Extension for Commercial Kitchen Equipment Repair Parts, Supplies & Service CSP #2025-81
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7.7.2. Approval of Easement Agreement for City of Palmview New Fire Station FM 492/LJISD Flores Elementary - Acceptance of Payment and Approval of Terms
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7.8. Superintendent's Office:
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7.8.1. Approval of Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) 1033 Program State Plan of Operation (SPO) Agreement
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8. 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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8.1. 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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8.2. 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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8.3. 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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8.4. 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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8.5. 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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8.6. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Hear Level Three employees' grievance appeals and deliberate with legal counsel regarding same.
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9. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)
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10. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
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10.1. Updates to the 2026-2027 La Joya ISD Compensation Plan, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.2. Approval of Sound System Purchase for La Joya High School Band through Purchasing Cooperative, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.3. Approval of the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct (SCOC), Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.4. Approval of Budget Increase for Staffing Consulting Services for Special Education Department CSP #2026-27, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.5. Approval of Professional Development Services for the Gifted and Talented Program for the 2026-2027 School Year, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.6. Approval of Student Assessment, Progress Monitoring, and Professional Learning Services, CSP #2027-04, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.7. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College for Jimmy Carter ECHS 2026-2027, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.8. Approval of Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College for La Joya High School P-TECH 2026-2027, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.9. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College for Palmview High School P-TECH 2026-2027, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.10. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with South Texas College for Juarez-Lincoln High School P-TECH 2026-2027, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.11. Approval of an Order of General Election for the La Joya Independent School District School Board to be held on November 3, 2026, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.12. Approval of Contract Extension for Self-Funded Employee Insurance Benefit Plans CSP #2025-71, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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10.13. Approval of Strategic Plan Implementation and Leadership Development Services CSP #2026-96, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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10.14. Approval of Contract Extension for Fuel Services CSP #2025-51, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.15. Approval of Produce Products SOQ #2026-71, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.16. Approval of Electricity Contract through Purchasing Cooperatives, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.17. Approval of Architectural Services for the LJISD District-Wide Entry Door Access Control Improvement Project - School Safety Grant, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.18. Approval of the District-Wide Entry Door Access Control Improvements CSP #2026-86, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.19. Approval of La Joya ISD Sports Complex - Baseball Field Renovations Quotation #2026-816, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.20. Consider and Take Possible Action Concerning Level Three Employee Grievance Appeals, Item Lead: Mr. Patrick Smith, Deputy Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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10.21. Consider and Take Possible Action to Delegate Authority to Hear Employee Grievances to Board Committee, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11. CALENDAR - (Other)
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11.1. July 31, 2026: Professional Learning Day (Designated Staff)
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11.2. August 3 & 10, 2026: Preparation Days
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11.3. August 4-7, 2026: Professional Learning Days
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11.4. August 4, 2026: Middle School Meet the Teacher - 5:30 p.m.
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11.5. August 5, 2026: High School Meet the Teacher - 5:30 p.m.
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11.6. August 6, 2026: Elementary Meet the Teacher - 5:30 p.m.
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11.7. August 7, 2026: Back-to-School Bash: La Joya ISD Pack Stadium from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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11.8. August 10, 2026: First Day of School - ACE Campuses
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11.9. August 11, 2026: First Day of School
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11.10. August 26, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
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12. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)
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13. ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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