August 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

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.

1. Approval and ratification of:

• Unaudited Financial Statements
• Donations report
• Tax Collection Report 
• Monthly Disbursements

2. Approval Minutes:

• Regular Board Meeting — July 23, 2026 
• Special Called Meeting — July 23, 2026
• Special Called Meeting — July 30, 2026 

3. Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendments.

BA #2627-02 Discussion and possible action to approve for review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $209,188 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.

BA #2627-03 Discussion and possible action to approve for review:
the Capital Projects Fund (616) increase by $900,676;
the 2018 EDA Bond Series Fund (692) increase by $26,338;
the 2022 EDA Bond Series Fund (693) increase by $269,859;
to adjust interest revenues and expenditures based on fiscal year end projections.

BA #2627-04 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $405,564 to appropriate right-to-use assets and other resources for the initial value of the new Subscription Based Information Technology Arrangement (SBITA) agreements entered in fiscal year 2026.

BA #2627-05 Discussion and possible action to approve for review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $472,277 to appropriate expenditures from Assigned Fund Balance to carry forward FY 2025-2026 outstanding purchase orders, contingent upon approval of Agenda Item #7.
 

4. Discussion and possible action to approved the recommendation or selection for the following bids, proposals, or qualifications. Purchases shall be made from appropriations in the adopted/amended budget.

4A. Renewal of RFQ 2025-005: Professional Geotechnical and Materials Engineering and Testing Consultant Services.

4B. Region One Child Nutrition Program - South Texas Co-Op (CNP-STC) Contract RFP 23-0133: Kitchen Equipment and Small Kitchen Ware.  Estimated expenditures of $130,000.

4C. Region One Child Nutrition Program - South Texas Co-Op (CNP-STC) Contract RFP 23-AGENCY-000110: Food Safety and Sanitation Products and Services.  Estimated expenditures of $80,000.

4D. Region One Purchasing Cooperative (ROPC) Contract RFP 26-0175: Janitorial and Disposable Products.  Estimated expenditures of $700,000.

4E. Request for Proposal 26-013: Services for Fencing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding and Masonry Projects.  Estimated expenditures of $101,000.

4F. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Musical Instruments, Equipment, Supplies and Software Licenses.  Estimated expenditures of $150,000.

4G. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Extracurricular Apparel, Accessories, Equipment and Supplies.  Estimated expenditures of $90,000.

4H. The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Co-op Contract 230105: Web Hosting Services.  Estimated expenditures of $74,750. 

4I. Interlocal Agreement to join the Education Service Center Region 10 Retirement Asset Management Services (RAMS) Program.

 

5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Investment Report for the Fourth Quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

6. Discussion and possible action to approve the TASB Update 127 for (LEGAL) Polices and the following (LOCAL) policies:

• BJCF (LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
• CAA (LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
• DC (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
• DH (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• DP (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• DPA (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPAL
• DPB (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• EHBB (LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED
• FFF (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

7. Discussion and possible action to approve for review the assignment of fund balance in the amount of $472,277 to the General Operating Fund (199) to fund the carry forward of FY2025-2026 outstanding purchase orders.

8. Discussion and possible action to approve the Cooperative Working Agreement between Laredo Independent School District and Serving Children and Adults in Need, effective September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.

9. Discussion and possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and SBHSN Principal Student Support Network Grant. 

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the renewal Services Agreement between the Laredo Independent School District and the Texas A&M International University Training Center, effective August 13, 2026 through July 31, 2029.

11.  Discussion and possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and Laredo College, TAMIU, and Laredo ISD HB5.

12. Discussion and possible action to approve the review of the 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Calendar.

13. Discussion and possible action to approve for review the 2026-2027 roster of Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Alternate and/or Second Appraisers, including Assistant Principals and/or Principals that are hired after the approval of this roster.

REGULAR AGENDA

14. Discussion and possible action to initiate open enrollment for school year 2026-2027 and any matters thereto.

15. Discussion and possible action regarding personnel matters, including the proposed termination of a district employee under a Term contract, and including discussion with legal counsel regarding related legal issues. Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074(a) and 551.071(1) and (2).
 

16.  Discussion and possible action on the duties and responsibilities of the Internal Auditor as assigned by the Board of Trustees, including the potential assignment of auditing duties.  Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (a)(1).
 

17. Discussion and possible action to approve the LISD Security Audit for 2023-2026 3 - Year Cycle. 
Possible closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076.

18.  Discussion and possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Laredo ISD Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) including the District Audit Report Tool (DARtool). 
Possible closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076.

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the LISD Reunification Annex.
Possible closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076.

20. Discussion and possible action as to update on District safety matters, including discussion with legal counsel. Possible closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089.

21. Communication and Updates

22. Adjournment