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8.a.1 • Action ItemsEDCOUCH-ELSA ISD (Hidalgo County)
a. Discussion on proposed non-renewals and termination of Chapter 21 contracts, including non-renewals pursuant to the program change adopted by the Board on April 13, 2026. b. Discussion on terminations of Chapter 21 probationary contracts. c. Discussion on renewals of contracts.
Presented in: EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting on 2026-05-11
Official Roll-Call Vote
Expands Gov't • 4.4/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Action on a. Discussion on proposed non-renewals and termination of Chapter 21 contracts, including non-renewals pursuant to the program change adopted by the Board on April 13, 2026. b. Discussion on terminati”
DR
Dr Ricardo Ochoa
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
FT
Fernando Torres
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES
JY
Juan Ybarra
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
YES
RL
Rolando Lozano
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
RS
Robert Schmalzried
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
TB
Tony Barco
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
CM
Christopher Morales
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
Staff Report & Agenda Item Details
8.a.1. a. Discussion on proposed non-renewals and termination of Chapter 21 contracts, including non-renewals pursuant to the program change adopted by the Board on April 13, 2026. b. Discussion on terminations of Chapter 21 probationary contracts. c. Discussion on renewals of contracts.
Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis
This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).