June 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed in this part of the LISD Board Meeting Agenda have been presented and discussed at previous Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings, or are considered to be routine items or matters. |
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1. Approval and ratification of:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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2. Approval of Minutes:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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3. Discussion and possible action on the following budget amendments.
the Capital Projects Fund (616) increase by $70,861;
the 2018 EDA Bond Series Fund (692) increase by $96,190;
the 2022 EDA Bond Series Fund (693) increase by $438,451;
to adjust interest revenues and expenditures based on fiscal year end projections.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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4. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation or selection of the following bids, proposals, or qualifications. Purchases shall be made from appropriations in the adopted/amended budget.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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5. Discussion and possible action on the reclassification of Winter Storm URI Funds from current budget appropriation in the amount of $80,246. See Exhibit A for a list of campuses/departments and amounts.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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6. Discussion and possible action on the Voter Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and Efficiency Audit.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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7. Discussion and possible action to submit Low Attendance Waivers to the Texas Education Agency for safety and inclement weather reasons for September 9, 2024, January 20, 2025, January 22, 2025, and February 20, 2025.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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8. Discussion and possible action on the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application for the 2025-2026 school year.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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9. Discussion and possible action on the Guidance and Counseling Communities in Schools Partnership Support Agreement.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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10. Discussion and possible action on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and Laredo College for a third-party examiner CDL training program to be conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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11. Discussion and possible action on the deductive change order #1 from Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. – RFP #18-029 Jesus A. Kawas Elementary School in the amount of $35.350.09 for the unused allowances and owners' savings.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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12. Discussion and possible action on the final completion and the final release of retainage in the amount of $52,224.66 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. – RFP #18-029 Jesus A. Kawas Elementary School.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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13. Discussion and possible action on TEA's District Vulnerability Assessment preliminary report.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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REGULAR AGENDA
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14. Discussion and presentation on Instructional Continuity.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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15. Discussion and possible action on the following budget amendments:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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16. Discussion and possible action to increase the district's health insurance contribution.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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17. Discussion and possible action to approve the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2026.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
Attachments:
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18. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 compensation plan included in the Budget, which may include raises for District personnel as determined by the Board of Trustees, with the understanding that such personnel salaries and raises may be retroactively adjusted as necessary to maintain compliance with the requirements of all legislation passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, and subsequent interpretations by appropriate authoritative bodies, which is not yet known.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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19. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Annual Budget, to include:
A. 101 Food Service B. 181 Athletics C. 199 General Operating D. 511 Debt Service
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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20. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation to hire the following Professional Positions. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Governmental Code Section 551.074.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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21. Consultation with attorney regarding legal issues pertaining to possible claims and litigation involving student social media usage against social media companies and consideration of contingency fee legal service agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP. Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.071
Speaker(s):
Mr. Juan Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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22. Discussion and possible action regarding adoption of a Resolution approving a contingency fee legal services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP and finding the need for submission of the contingency fee legal services agreement to the Texas Attorney General for approval, and request for expedited review and consideration.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Juan Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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23. Discussion and possible action regarding adoption and approval of a contingency fee legal services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP and authorizing the Board President to execute such agreement, for the purpose of pursuing litigation and causes of action and the potential recovery of damages against social media companies resulting from student social media usage.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Juan Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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24. Discussion and possible action regarding the applications received for the position of Interim Superintendent. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Governmental Code Section 551.074.
Speaker(s):
Mr. Juan Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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25. Communication and Updates
Speaker(s):
Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools
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26. Adjournment
Speaker(s):
Chairperson
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