April 22, 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. Recognition of Dr. Maria Filomena Leo, Former La Joya ISD Superintendent of Schools, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations
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5.2. Recognition of Mr. Emilio Cantú, Former La Joya ISD Mariachi Director, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations
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5.3. Recognition of Ruben Adame, Fine Arts Director, Inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance
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5.4. Recognition of Parent, Family and Community Liaisons, and Public School Volunteers (April 20-24), presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance
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5.5. Recognition of National School Lunch Hero Day: May 1, 2026, presented by S.P. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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5.6. Recognition of the La Joya ISD Public Relations & Communications Office, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations
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6. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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6.1. Update on Head Start Partnership & Next Steps, 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. Focused Quality Seats Analysis with Annual School Plan Updates, presented by Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Daniel King, Executive Director of Region One ESC & Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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7.2. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 8, 2026, presented by Ms. Mari Elizondo, School Board Administrative Assistant
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7.3. Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, 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 MOU Between Hidalgo County and La Joya ISD for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP)
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8.1.2. Head Start Partnership Non-Renewal and Transition Plan for 2026-2027 School Year
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8.2. Approval of Minutes:
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8.2.1. Regular Meeting April 8, 2026
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8.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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8.3.1. Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-10 as of April 2026
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8.4. Lone Star Governance:
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8.4.1. Approval of Report on Focused Quality Seats Analysis with Annual School Plan Updates
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8.4.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 8, 2026
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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 Codes 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate and consult with legal counsel regarding administration's recommended contract actions, including recommendations to propose and finalize nonrenewals and propose and finalize terminations for employees holding Chapter 21 contracts.
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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. Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt and Authorize Implementation of Program Change Impacting Multiple Campuses and District-level Departments, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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11.2. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose Nonrenewals of Chapter 21 Term Contracts and Designate Hearing Officer for Nonrenewal Hearings, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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11.3. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose and Finalize Mid-contract and End-of-year Terminations of Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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12. CALENDAR - (Other)
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12.1. April 20-24, 2026: Public School Volunteer Week
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12.2. April 22, 2026: Administrative Professionals Day
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12.3. April 28, 2026: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
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12.4. April 30, 2026: Día del Niño
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12.5. May 2026: Mental Health Awareness Month
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12.6. May 1, 2026: National Principals' Day
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12.7. May 1, 2026: School Lunch Hero Day
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12.8. May 1, 2026: National Space Day - Space Exploration Night
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12.9. May 3-9, 2026: Teacher Appreciation Week (Day May 6, 2026)
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12.10. May 5, 2026: National Foster Care Day
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12.11. May 5-6, 2026: LJISD Wellness Softball Tournament
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12.12. May 6, 2026: School Nurse Day
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12.13. May 6, 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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