February 11, 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 or Other)
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5. STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)
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5.1. Resolution Honoring Bibiana Hinojosa, Principal of Diaz-Villarreal Elementary School for Receiving the Distinct Honor of the 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools by the State Board of Education in Austin, Texas on, January 30, 2026, presented by Blanca Cantu, Director of Public Relations & Communications
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5.2. Recognition of La Joya ISD Police Department Officer Jose Villanueva (#348) for Life-Saving Actions on two Occasions, presented by Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police
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5.3. Recognition of La Joya ISD Police Department, Introduction of K-9 Officer Tram, presented by Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police
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5.4. School Counselors Amplify Student Success - National School Counseling Week of February 2-6, 2026, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academics Advance & School Performance
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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6.1. Budget Priorities Update, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services, and Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Services
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6.2. 2026-2027 District Calendar Update, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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7. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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7.1. MOY Assessment Data - MAP - Growth and Fluency, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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7.2. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - January 21, 2026, presented by Joseph Niedziela, Chief of Staff
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7.3. Board Self-Assessment, presented by Dr. Diana Barrera-Ugarte, 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 Pre-K Classroom Resources Quotation #2026-809 through RFP #2023-92
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8.1.2. Approval of Sirius Education Solutions for Student Licenses and Professional Development, Quotation through the Educational Materials and Equipment RFP #2024-65
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8.1.3. Approval for the Submission of Low Attendance Waiver for January 26, 2026
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8.2. Approval of Minutes:
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8.2.1. District Safety and Security Committee Meeting January 14, 2026
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8.2.2. Regular Meeting January 21, 2026
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8.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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8.3.1. Approval of December 2025 Tax Collector's Report
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8.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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8.4.1. Approval of T-TESS Appraiser for the 2025-2026 School Year
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8.5. Information & Technology:
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8.5.1. Approval of Library Books - Recommended Titles
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8.6. Lone Star Governance:
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8.6.1. Approval of Report on MOY Assessment Data - MAP - Growth and Fluency
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8.6.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - January 21, 2026
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8.7. Operations & Infrastructure:
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8.7.1. Declare Obsolete/Damaged/Scrap Property as Surplus Property and Authorize Sale of Surplus Property Items via On-Site Public Auction
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8.7.2. Approval of Fire Alarm Replacement Quotation at Flores Elementary through Fire Alarm Inspection & Repair Services CSP# 2026-31
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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 proposed nonrenewals, final nonrenewals, and terminations of Chapter 21 contracts subject to program change reductions in force; consult with legal counsel regarding same.
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9.7. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate regarding the proposed termination of Chapter 21 contracts; 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 Purchase of Pre-K Instructional Resources Quotation through RFP #2026-03, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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11.2. Approval of District-Wide Technology Infrastructure Upgrades CSP #2026-47, Item Lead: Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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11.3. Approval of District-Wide Rekeying Services Quotation #2026-810 through Purchasing Cooperatives, Item Lead: S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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11.4. Approval of Transportation Operations Software Upgrade through Purchasing Cooperative, Item Lead: S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations and Infrastructure
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11.5. Approval of Facilities Condition Assessment & Facilities Master Plan Services CSP #2026-40, Item Lead: S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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11.6. Determination of the La Joya Independent School District's Nomination of Candidate via Resolution 2026-02 for the Board of Directors of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District (HCAD) Vacant Position, Item Lead: Mr. Joseph Niedziela, Chief of Staff
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11.7. Approval of Lone Star Governance Board Self-Assessment Using the LSG Integrity Instrument, Item Lead: Mr. Joseph Neidziela, Chief of Staff
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11.8. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding a Resolution Creating and Regulating a Period of Daily Prayer Time and Reading Religious Texts During the School Day, Item Lead: Joseph Niedziela, Chief of Staff
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11.9. Election of School Board Officers, Item Lead, Mr. Joseph Niedziela, Chief of Staff
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11.10. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose Nonrenewals, Nonrenew, and Terminate Chapter 21 Contracts Subject to Program Change Reductions in Force, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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11.11. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose the Termination of Chapter 21 Term Contract Employees and Authorize the Superintendent to Send Notice of Proposed Termination to Employee, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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12. CALENDAR - (Other)
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12.1. February 2026: Black History Month, Career & Technology Education (CTE) Month, National Children's Dental Health Month, and Heart Health Awareness Month
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12.2. February 11, 2026: International Day of Women & Girls in Science
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12.3. February 12, 2026: Digital Learning Day
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12.4. February 25, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
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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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