5 • Action ItemsLAREDO ISD (Webb County)

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Superintendent or designee to establish and create a full-time equivalent (FTE) position for an in-house General Counsel, including development of the position description, qualifications, compensation structure, other administrative matters necessary to implement the position, and discussion with legal counsel regarding related legal issues. Possibl

Presented in: LAREDO ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting on 2026-09-09

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.3/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (7 - 0)

“Action on Discussion and possible action to authorize the Superintendent or designee to establish and create a full-time equivalent (FTE) position for an in-house General Counsel, including development of the p”

Dr Gilberto Martinez, Jr

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)

YES

Rodolfo Morales, Iii

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)

YES

Alfredo Perez

Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)

YES

Juan Ramirez, Jr

Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)

YES

Goyo Lopez

Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)

YES

Veronica Orduno

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)

YES

Monica Garcia

Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

5. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Superintendent or designee to establish and create a full-time equivalent (FTE) position for an in-house General Counsel, including development of the position description, qualifications, compensation structure, other administrative matters necessary to implement the position, and discussion with legal counsel regarding related legal issues. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071(1) and (2). Speaker(s): Mr. Guillermo Pro, Superintendent of Schools

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.3/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.