July 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING PRAYER
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II. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
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III. CALL TO ORDER
Presenter:
Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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IV. DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT
Presenter:
Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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V. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS
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VI. ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
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VI.A. Approve the minutes for June 22, 2026 (Regular)
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.B. TASB Salary Survey Results
Presenter:
Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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VI.C. Presentation from Wardlaw Appraisal Group
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.D. Presentation by the Cotulla ISD Education Foundation
Presenter:
Rosario Morales, President
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VI.E. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.F. Safety and Security Report for June 2026
Presenter:
Erica Adams, District Safety & Security Coordinator
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VI.G. Appraisal District Update
Presenter:
Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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VI.H. Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of June 2026
Presenter:
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
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VI.I. Update on Construction Projects
Presenter:
Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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VI.J. Financial Reports for the month of June 2026
Presenter:
Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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VI.J.I. Revenues and Expenditures by Object and Function
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VI.J.II. Disbursement Report
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VI.J.III. Tax Office Report
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VI.J.IV. Tax Refunds
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VI.J.V. Investment Report
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VI.J.VI. Cash Flow Report
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VI.J.VII. Combined Funds Report
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VI.K. Federal Programs Report for June 2026
Presenter:
Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal Programs
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VI.L. Elementary Instructional Report for June 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional Services
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VI.M. Human Resources and Secondary Instructional Report for June 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional Services
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VI.N. District Assessment and Curricular Services Report for June 2026
Presenter:
Amanda Johnson, Director of Assessment & Curricular Services
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VI.O. Special Education Department Report for June 2026
Presenter:
DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support Services
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VI.P. Campus Reports for June 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.Q. Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed affordable housing development and any associated property tax exemption or abatement, including authorization for the Superintendent or designee to provide testimony and represent the District's interests.
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.R. Consideration to approve the Class of 2027 Senior Trip
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.S. Consideration to approve the SRO Memorandum of Understanding with the La Salle County Sheriff's Department
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.T. Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Appraisal Calendar
Presenter:
Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal Programs
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VI.U. Consideration to approve the 2026-27 List of Appraisers
Presenter:
Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal Programs
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VI.V. Consideration to approve the Speech Contract for the 2026-27 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.W. Consideration to approve the legal agreement with Maddox & Muniz
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.X. Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-107
Presenter:
Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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VI.Y. Purchases over $25,000
Presenter:
Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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VI.Y.I. Statement of Work from NIET-Mentoring Program
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VI.Z. Review and approve updating all signature cards at Stockmen's National Bank and all other financial institutions for Cotulla ISD
Presenter:
Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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VI.AA. Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Student Accident Insurance
Presenter:
Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
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VI.AB. Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with La Salle County and the La Salle County Food Pantry for the use of the George Hopkins Cafeteria facility for a County Food Pantry
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.AC. Consideration to approve a Resolution regarding paraprofessional salaries for the 2026-27 School Year
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VI.AD. Discussion and possible action regarding term limits for Board Officers
Presenter:
Louisa Franklin, Board Member
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VI.AE. Consideration to approve the joining the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo to provide an after-school program in Cotulla ISD beginning in August 2026
Presenter:
Louisa Franklin, Board Member
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VI.AF. Consideration to approve the 2026-27 School Board Meeting Dates
Presenter:
Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
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VII. CLOSED SESSION
Description:
Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq.
TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________ |
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VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, for the purpose of the Board to consider the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, retirements, resignations, discipline or dismissal of employee(s)
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VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 for the purpose to review the Three Year Safety and Security Audit Cycle-2023-2026
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VII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 for the purpose to review the 2026 District Audit Report
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VIII. OPEN SESSION
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VIII.A. Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
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VIII.B. Consideration to approve the Third Year Safety and Security Audit Cycle-2023-2026
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VIII.C. Consideration to approve the 2026 District Audit Report
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IX. ADJOURN
Presenter:
Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President
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