Discussion and possible action regarding the scope and extent of the Superintendent's authority under applicable law, Laredo Independent School District Board Policy, Board delegation, the District's procurement and contracting procedures, and the District's budget to select, retain, engage, or contract with attorneys or law firms to provide legal services on behalf of the District without prior a

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16. Discussion and possible action regarding the scope and extent of the Superintendent's authority under applicable law, Laredo Independent School District Board Policy, Board delegation, the District's procurement and contracting procedures, and the District's budget to select, retain, engage, or contract with attorneys or law firms to provide legal services on behalf of the District without prior approval or authorization of the Board of Trustees. The Board will further review and discuss legal services obtained or purportedly obtained on behalf of the District by the Superintendent from January 1, 2026 through September 17, 2026. Possible Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 and 551.074. Speaker(s): Mr. Guillermo Pro, Superintendent of Schools

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).