June 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget, 2026 Proposed Tax Rate, and 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. PUBLIC HEARING - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)
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5.1. Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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5.2. Public Input Regarding the 2026-2027 Budget and 2027 Proposed Tax Rate
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6. BUDGET HEARING ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM - (Systems and Processes)
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6.1. Approval of Adoption of the Proposed 2026-2027 Budgets for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund and the Child Nutrition Fund, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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7. STUDENT RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)
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7.1. Recognition of La Joya High School UIL State Solo and Ensemble Outstanding Performer Students, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts
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7.2. Recognition of Palmview High School Conjunto Students, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts
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7.3. Recognition of Palmview High School Conjunto Accordionists, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts
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8. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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8.1. Announcement of Campus and District Leadership, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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8.2. Instructional Model for 2026-27, presented by Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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8.3. Strategic Investment Request, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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9. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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9.1. MAP Reading Fluency and CIRCLE/TXKEA (GPMs for Goals 1 & 2), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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9.2. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 27 and June 3, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary
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9.3. Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator
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10. 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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10.1. Academics & School Leadership:
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10.1.1. Approval of Contract for Data Management for Assessment & Curriculum (DMAC) Services Through Region One Education Service Center for 2026-2027
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10.1.2. Approval of Agreement between Region One (ESC) Education Service Center and La Joya ISD
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10.1.3. Approval of Purchase of Carnegie Learning Student Textbooks for 6th, 7th, 8th, Algebra 1, Algebra II, and Geometry through Books RFP
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10.1.4. Approval of Math Catalyst Texas + ZEARN Math for Texas through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP
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10.1.5. Approval of Great Minds Leadership Development through Consultant Services (Professional Development & Staff Training) RFP
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10.1.6. Approval of Great Minds K-5 Literacy Professional Learning and Virtual Support through Consultant Services (Professional Development & Staff Training) RFP
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10.1.7. Approval of K-Algebra II Mathematics Professional Learning through Consultant Services (Professional Development & Staff Training) RFP
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10.1.8. Approval of SAVVAS Program Implementation Essentials and Professional Learning through Purchasing Cooperative
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10.1.9. Approval of SAVVAS Program Implementation Essentials and Walkthroughs through Purchasing Cooperative
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10.1.10. Approval of SAVVAS Social Studies High School Instructional Materials through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP
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10.1.11. Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for the Special Education Department CSP #2026-27 (eLuma)
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10.1.12. Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for Special Education Department CSP #2026-27 (National Recruiting Consultants)
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10.1.13. Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for Special Education Department CSP #2026-27 (Sunbelt)
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10.1.14. Approval of the Special Education IEP Writer CSP #2026-64
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10.1.15. Approval of High-Quality Classroom Libraries for Kinder-2nd Through RFP #2025-41
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10.1.16. Approval of Literacy Pack for K-2 Dual Language Students Through RFP #2025-41
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10.1.17. Approval of La Joya High School Band Uniform Purchase through Purchasing Cooperative
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10.2. Approval of Minutes:
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10.2.1. Special Meeting - May 27, 2026
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10.2.2. Regular Meeting - June 3, 2026
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10.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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10.3.1. Approval of Independent Auditor Services RFQ #2024-59 Renewal
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10.3.2. Approval of the Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collections between the County of Hidalgo, Office of Tax Assessor-Collector, and La Joya I.S.D.
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10.3.3. Approval of Investments/Investment Earnings as of March 31, 2026
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10.3.4. Approval of CFB Local Policy Update - Accounting: Inventories
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10.3.5. Approval of 403(b) - Third Party Administrator Contract Renewal of 2026-2027
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10.3.6. Approval of 2026-2027 UKG Ready Timekeeping System through Purchasing Cooperatives
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10.3.7. Approval of Final Budget Amendments for the General Fund (Funds 152-199) and the Child Nutrition Services Fund (Fund 101) for the period ending June 30, 2026
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10.3.8. Approval of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance CSP #2026-81
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10.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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10.4.1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Student Resident Teachers
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10.5. Information & Technology:
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10.5.1. Approval of Financial Administrative Software Application through Purchasing Cooperative
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10.6. Lone Star Governance:
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10.6.1. Approval of Report on MAP Reading Fluency and CIRCLE/TXKEA (GPMs for Goals 1 & 2)
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10.6.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report for May 27 & June 3, 2026
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10.7. Superintendent's Office:
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10.7.1. Approval of Momentum Education Consulting Agreement for TEA Conservator, Dr. Sylvia Ibarra
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11. 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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11.1. 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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11.2. 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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11.3. 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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11.4. 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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11.5. 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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11.6. Hear Oral Arguments and Deliberate Regarding Hearing Examiner's Recommendations on Proposed Ponrenewals; consult with legal counsel regarding same. (Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074.)
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12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)
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13. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
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13.1. Approval of the 2026-27 Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP), Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.2. Approval of the Comprehensive 1:1 Early Literacy Intervention Tutoring CSP #2026-91, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.3. Amend and Adopt the 2026-27 School Calendar for the ACE Campuses, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.4. Approval of Supplemental Spanish Reading Program for Emergent Bilingual Student Support Through CTPA Plano ISD RFP #2023-035, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.5. Approval of Dell Laptops for High School Migrant Students through Quotation #2026-815, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.6. Approval of Dell Chromebooks for Migrant Students in Grades 2nd-8th through Quotation #2026-815, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.7. Approval of iPads for Pre-Kindergarten-1st Grade Migrant Students through Choice Partners, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.8. Approval of Instructional Resources Curriculum Grades 3rd through 12th through Purchasing Cooperatives, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.9. Approval of HQIM Bluebonnet Learning English and Spanish Language Arts Curriculum K-5 through State Adopted Materials, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.10. Approval of SAVVAS Adopted Social Studies Instructional Materials through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.11. Approval of Ratification for SAVVAS Science Refill Kits for the 2026-2027 School Year, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.12. Approval of Purchase of Great Minds Math Books through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.13. Approval of Great Minds LIFT Grant Implementation Services - Approved Provider, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.14. Approval of Purchase of MATHia & Digital Course Student Licenses for Secondary Math Instruction through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.15. Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for the Special Education Department CSP #2026-27, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.16. Approval of the Special Education Consulting Services CSP #2026-88, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.17. Approval of the Special Education Medicaid Reimbursement Filing CSP #2026-92, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.18. Approval of Licenses Through Presence Learning Kanga Comprehensive Platform CSP #2026-27, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.19. Approval of Budget Amendments for the General Fund (Funds 152-199) Adopted 2026-2027 Budget, effective July 1, 2026, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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13.20. Approval of Allocation of 2027 Assessments for La Joya Independent School District, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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13.21. Approval of iPads for the District Refresh through Purchasing Cooperative, Item Lead: Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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13.22. Approval of Skyward Annual License Fee and Software Support, Item Lead: Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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13.23. Approval of Region One Education Service Center Personal Service Cooperative - Substitute Teacher Placement and Employee Absence Management (SUB-HUB), Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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13.24. Approval of the 2026-2027 La Joya I.S.D. Compensation Plan, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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13.25. Consider and Take Possible Action to Nonrenew Term Contracts, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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14. CALENDAR - (Other)
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14.1. June 19, 2026: Juneteenth Day
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14.2. June 29 to July 10, 2026: Central Administration will be closed for the Summer Break
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14.3. July 15, 2026: District Safety & Security Committee Meeting
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14.4. July 29, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
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15. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)
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16. ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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