October 14, 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)
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5. STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Advocacy and Engagement)
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5.1. Announcement of Campus Leadership, presented by Ms. Jodie Adair, Deputy Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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5.2. Recognition of Campus Principals in Celebration of National Principals Month, presented by Ms. Jodie Adair, Deputy Chief of Academics & School Leadership
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5.3. Recognition of National Dyslexia Awareness Month - October 2026, presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Support & School Enrichment
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5.4. Recognition of La Joya ISD Custodial Department for Custodian Appreciation Day, Observed on Friday, October 2, 2026, presented by Mr. Efrain Matamoros, Deputy Chief of Operations & Infrastructure & George Selvera, Custodial Director
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5.5. Recognition of National Coaches Day for all La Joya ISD Coaches, October 6, 2026, presented by Mr. José Peña, Executive Director of Athletics
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5.6. Recognition of Human Capital & Talent Development Staff for Texas Education Human Resources Day, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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5.7. Recognition of La Joya ISD Child Nutrition Services Department for National School Lunch Week, October 13-16, 2026, presented by Mr. Efrain Matamoros, Deputy Chief of Operations & Infrastructure & Mr. Luis A. Pastor, Child Nutrition Services Director
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5.8. Recognition of La Joya ISD Transportation Department for National School Safety Week, October 19-23, 2026, presented by Mr. Efrain Matamoros, Deputy Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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5.9. Recognition of National Occupational Therapy Day on October 27, 2026, presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Support & School Enrichment
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6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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6.1. Goals 1-4: State of the District, presented by Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent, Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services, and Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer
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6.2. Goals 1-3: BOY MAP Growth & MAP Reading Fluency Update, Aligned to GPMs 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3 & 3.2-3.3, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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6.3. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Reports - September 12 & September 16, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary
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6.4. Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator
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6.5. Announcement of Board Members' Continuing Education Hours, presented by Mr. Julian Alvarez III, School Board President
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7. 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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7.1. Academics & School Leadership:
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7.1.1. Approval of Goals 1-4: State of the District
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7.1.2. Approval of Chronic Absenteeism Software through Purchasing Cooperatives
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7.1.3. Approval of MOU between United Way of South Texas and La Joya I.S.D. for Education Council and United Way of South Texas Grant
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7.1.4. Approval of Budget Increase for Staffing Consultant Services - Special Education Department, CSP#2026-27
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7.1.5. Approval of Program Management Services for the Special Education/504 IEP Writer Program Subscription through the Purchasing Cooperative
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7.1.6. Approval of K-12 Career Exploration License through Purchasing Cooperative
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7.1.7. Approval of Agreement for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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7.1.8. Approval of Donation of $5,000 to La Joya HS Football Program
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7.2. Approval of Minutes:
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7.2.1. Board Workshop September 12, 2026
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7.2.2. Grievance Committee Meeting September 16, 2026
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7.2.3. Regular Meeting September 16, 2026
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7.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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7.3.1. Approval of Donation of Equipment and Welding Structure by South Texas College
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7.3.2. Approval of August 2026 Tax Collectors' Report
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7.3.3. Approval of September 2026 Open Period Budget Transfer Amendments
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7.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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7.4.1. Approval of Agreement for Independent Contractor/Consulting Services through Consulting Services RFP
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7.4.2. Approval of Teacher Preparation Program Agreement by La Joya ISD and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)
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7.4.3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by La Joya ISD, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), and Region One ESC
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7.5. Information & Technology:
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7.5.1. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract between UT Austin and La Joya ISD
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7.5.2. Approval of Tableau Software Renewal through Purchasing Cooperative
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7.6. Lone Star Governance:
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7.6.1. Approval of Report on Goals 1-3: BOY MAP Growth & MAP Reading Fluency Update, Aligned to GPMs 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.2-3.3
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7.6.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Reports - September 12 & September 16, 2026
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7.7. Operations & Infrastructure:
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7.7.1. Approval to Purchase a Cargo Van through the Purchasing Cooperative
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7.7.2. Approval of Budget Increase for the District-Wide Rekeying Services Quotation #2026-810 through Purchasing Cooperatives
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7.7.3. Approval of Ratification and Budget Increase for LJISD District-Wide Scoreboard & Video Display Systems CSP
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7.8. Superintendent's Office:
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7.8.1. Approval of Contract between the Hidalgo County Elections Administrator, Hilda A. Salinas, on behalf of Hidalgo County, and La Joya ISD for the General School Board Election to be held on November 3, 2026
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8. CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork)
A 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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8.1. 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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8.2. 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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8.3. 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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8.4. 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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8.5. 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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8.6. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate regarding the termination and proposed termination of Chapter 21 contracts; consult with legal counsel regarding same.
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9. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)
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10. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
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10.1. Approval of CI Local Policy Update - School Properties Disposal, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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10.2. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose and Finalize Contract Terminations and Authorize Superintendent to Pursue Sanctions for Contract Abandonment, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.3. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose Mid-Contract Terminations for Good Cause, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.4. Consider and Take Possible Action to Ratify Voidance of Probationary Contract for Non-Certification, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11. CALENDAR - (Other)
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11.1. October 2026: National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEAM) Month
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11.2. October 2026: National Principals Month
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11.3. October 2026: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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11.4. October 2026: Bullying Prevention Month
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11.5. October 2026: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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11.6. October 2026: Dyslexia Awareness Month
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11.7. October 2026: FAFSA Kickoff 2026
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11.8. October 2, 2026: School Custodian Appreciation Day
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11.9. October 4-10, 2026: National Fire Prevention Week
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11.10. October 5, 2026: World Teachers Day
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11.11. October 6, 2026: National Coaches Day
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11.12. October 8, 2026: World Dyslexia Day
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11.13. October 9, 2026: School Holiday; Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students
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11.14. October 10, 2026: World Mental Health Day
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11.15. October 12-16, 2026: National School Lunch Week
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11.16. October 13, 2026: School Holiday; Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students
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11.17. October 14, 2026: Texas Education Human Resources Day
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11.18. October 16, 2026: La Joya ISD Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at La Joya ISD Pack Stadium @ 5:30 p.m.
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11.19. October 16, 2026: National Boss's Day
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11.20. October 17, 2026: UIL Pigskin Jubilee Marching Contest (La Joya ISD Pack Stadium)
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11.21. October 19-23, 2026: National School Bus Safety Week
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11.22. October 19-23, 2025: America's Safe Schools Week
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11.23. October 21, 2026: Unity Day
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11.24. October 22-23, 2026: District Softball Tournament Days 1 & 2
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11.25. October 24, 2026: District Softball Tournament Day 3
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11.26. October 25, 2026: Make a Difference Day
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11.27. October 27, 2026: World Occupational Therapy Day
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11.28. October 27, 2026: La Joya ISD Fall Festival Community Event, Trunk or Treat @ La Joya ISD Pack Stadium
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11.29. October 27-31, 2026: Red Ribbon Week
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12. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)
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13. ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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