September 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

CONSENT AGENGA
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 — August 13, 2026 
• Special Called Meeting — August 20, 2026
• Special Called Meeting — August 31, 2026 

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

BA #2627-06 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $5,641 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.

BA#2627-08 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $50,699 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories from the Board of Trustees discretionary funds.

BA #2627-09 Discussion and possible action to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $455,000 to appropriate expenditures for ERATE.

4. Discussion and possible action to approve 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 RFP 25-015: Unemployment Compensation Insurance. Estimated expenditures of $92,863.
4B. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Testing Materials/Classroom Teaching Supplies.  Estimated expenditures of $550,000.
4C. BuyBoard Contract 773-25: Dust and Wet Mops. Estimated expenditures of $52,000.
4D. RFP 26-016: Plumbing Supplies, Equipment and Related Materials. Estimated expenditures of $137,000.
4E. RFP 26-017: Electronic Equipment Recycling and Related Hardware. Estimated revenues of $16,000.

5. Discussion and possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Laredo Independent School District for the provision of preventative dental services at no cost to the district effective 2026 to 2031. 

6. Discussion and possible action to approve the partial release of retainage in the amount of $300,000 to Leyendecker Construction of Texas, Inc. - RFP # 18-029 CMAR LISD Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa Middle School Project - Phases I and II.

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommended library book purchases in compliance with SB 13.

8. Discussion and possible action to approve of the final completion and the release of retainage in the amount of $4,390.00 to Royal Contractors, Inc., RFCSP #2025-002 Repairs and Installation of Wrought Iron and Chain Link Fence at Antonio M. Bruni Elementary School.
 

9. Discussion and possible action to approve the adoption of an Early Notification Incentive Program for full-time employees for the 2026-2027 school year.

REGULAR AGENDA

10. Discussion and possible action to approve a Certification of Unopposed Candidates in Single Member Trustee District 5 for an election scheduled for November 3, 2026.

11. Discussion and possible action to approve an Order of Cancellation in Single Member Trustee Districts 5 for an election scheduled for November 3, 2026.

12. Discussion and presentation of Renaming Lions Field at Lamar Middle School Roque Vela Field.

13. Discussion and presentation Naming the theater at Vidal M. Trevino School The Maria Eugenia "Jeanie" Lopez Theater.

14. 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.

15. 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).
 

16. Discussion and possible action regarding the scope and extent of the Superintendent's authority under applicable law, Laredo Independent School District Board Policy, Board delegation, the District's procurement and contracting procedures, and the District's budget to select, retain, engage, or contract with attorneys or law firms to provide legal services on behalf of the District without prior approval or authorization of the Board of Trustees. The Board will further review and discuss legal services obtained or purportedly obtained on behalf of the District by the Superintendent from January 1, 2026 through September 17, 2026. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.074.
 

17. Discussion and possible action pursuant to Board Policy BDD (legal/Local) to direct Kazen, Meurer & Perez, LLP to retain legal counsel to gather information regarding legal services obtained or purportedly obtained on behalf of the District by the Superintendent from January 1, 2026 through September 17, 2026. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.074.
 

18. Communication and Updates

19. Adjournment