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SPECIAL DISTRICT • La salle County, TX
COTULLA ISD
Population / Scale
1,136
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.81274
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$38.8M
+3.4% YoY • +23.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$69.54M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.9 pts
1Y: -1.6 pts • 10Y: -3.1 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.5 pts
65.7 (C) → 59.2 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.0% (5Y)
10Y: +56.8% • Since '00: +227.5%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2460
FY 22: $1.0588 → FY 27: $0.8127
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 65.7 (C)'10: 63.9 (C)'17: 62.3 (C)'22: 61.1 (C)'27: 59.2 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $11.8M'10: $18.0M'17: $24.7M'22: $31.5M'27: $38.8M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
DR
Dennis Ramirez
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net
KH
Kim Hoff
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net
RM
Richard Maldonado
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net
RA
Robert Ayala, Jr
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net
RS
Robert Sanchez, Jr
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net
RM
Rosario Morales
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net
TC
Thomas Childers
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 59.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 21, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($38,791,490) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.812740 per $100 valuation: $0.681216 M&O + $0.131524 I&S) for COTULLA ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (La salle County).
Total Appropriation
$38.8M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$11.2M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$34,147
Public Safety: $0.7M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.8M (36%)
Public Works: $3.5M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $1.6M
Administration: $4.1M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.81274 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 60.8 (C)• Adopted Aug 17, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($37,515,948) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.809500 per $100 valuation) for COTULLA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$37.5M
General Fund
$0.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$33,025
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.1M (35%)
Public Works: $3.3M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8095 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.7% YoYFreedom Score: 60.8 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($36,247,293) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.853290 per $100 valuation) for COTULLA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$36.2M
General Fund
$20.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.8M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$31,908
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $13.1M (36%)
Public Works: $3.3M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.85329 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.8% YoYFreedom Score: 60.9 (C)• Adopted Sep 11, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COTULLA ISD (La salle County) totaling $34,947,255. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9138 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$34.9M
General Fund
$20.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$10.4M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$30,763
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $12.6M (36%)
Public Works: $3.2M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $3.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9138 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 61 (C)• Adopted Sep 11, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for COTULLA ISD (La salle County) totaling $33,337,074. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9832 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$33.3M
General Fund
$19.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.9M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$29,346
Public Safety: $0.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $12.0M (36%)
Public Works: $3.0M (9%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $3.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.98318 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$38.79M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $34,147Tax Rate: $0.81274Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$37.52M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $0.3MPer Capita: $33,025Tax Rate: $0.8095Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$36.25M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.8MPer Capita: $31,908Tax Rate: $0.85329Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$34.95M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.1MPer Capita: $30,763Tax Rate: $0.9138Freedom: 60.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$33.34M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.2MPer Capita: $29,346Tax Rate: $0.98318Freedom: 61 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$31.55M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.1MPer Capita: $27,771Tax Rate: $1.05878Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$29.93M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.2MPer Capita: $26,349Tax Rate: $1.064074Freedom: 61.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$28.38M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.3MPer Capita: $24,980Tax Rate: $1.078971Freedom: 61.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$27.00M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $23,765Tax Rate: $1.094077Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$25.71M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $22,634Tax Rate: $1.100641Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$24.73M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.2MPer Capita: $21,774Tax Rate: $1.096238Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$23.49M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $20,678Tax Rate: $1.099527Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$22.43M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.9MPer Capita: $19,748Tax Rate: $1.09293Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$21.47M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $18,895Tax Rate: $1.098395Freedom: 63 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$20.47M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $18,023Tax Rate: $1.108281Freedom: 63.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$19.68M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $17,323Tax Rate: $1.118256Freedom: 63.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$18.83M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $16,572Tax Rate: $1.117138Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$18.04M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $15,883Tax Rate: $1.112669Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$17.18M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.9MPer Capita: $15,121Tax Rate: $1.119345Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$16.59M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.5MPer Capita: $14,607Tax Rate: $1.12718Freedom: 64.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$16.03M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.2MPer Capita: $14,113Tax Rate: $1.126053Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$15.45M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $13,600Tax Rate: $1.120423Freedom: 64.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$14.87M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.6MPer Capita: $13,093Tax Rate: $1.128266Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$14.26M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.2MPer Capita: $12,550Tax Rate: $1.129394Freedom: 64.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$13.68M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.9MPer Capita: $12,045Tax Rate: $1.127135Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$13.17M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.6MPer Capita: $11,590Tax Rate: $1.123754Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$12.49M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.2MPer Capita: $10,994Tax Rate: $1.121506Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$11.84M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $10,426Tax Rate: $1.130478Freedom: 65.7 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $34...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $33...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $31...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $29...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $28...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $26...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $25...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $24...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $23...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $22...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $21...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for COTULLA ISD totaling $20...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for COTULLA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 COTULLA ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 146 (18.9% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
100.0% (128 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Robert Ayala, Jr WINNER
100.0% (128 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Dennis Ramirez WINNER
100.0% (128 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Robert Sanchez, Jr WINNER
100.0% (128 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Kim Hoff WINNER
100.0% (128 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Rosario Morales WINNER
100.0% (128 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Thomas Childers WINNER
100.0% (128 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06
COTULLA ISD 2023 May Uniform Election
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
COTULLA ISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 201 (26.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
71.0% (143 votes)Michael R. Vance
29.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 139 (18.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
69.0% (96 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (43 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 162 (21.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
68.0% (110 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (52 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (22.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
69.0% (117 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (53 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (31.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
65.0% (155 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (28.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
55.0% (119 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 147 (19.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
56.0% (82 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (25.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
56.0% (108 votes)Michael R. Vance
44.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (28.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
70.0% (151 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (65 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
67.0% (80 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
33.0% (40 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (22.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
68.0% (116 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (14.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 154 (20.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
56.0% (86 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (68 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (24.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
68.0% (126 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (59 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 178 (23.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
57.0% (101 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (49 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 209 (27.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
63.0% (132 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (77 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
72.0% (86 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (34 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (25.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
64.0% (124 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (69 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 185 (24.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
57.0% (105 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (80 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 COTULLA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 239 (31.0% of 772 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Richard Maldonado WINNER
63.0% (151 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (88 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
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COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-09-21 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Approve the minutes for August 17, 2026 (Public Hearing), August 17, 2026 (Regular) and September 1, 2026 (Special) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B: Cotulla Education Foundation 2025-26 Fiscal Year Report Presenter: Keith Franklin, Vice President of Finance & GovernanceVI.C: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.D: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.E: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of August 2026 Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPVI.F: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.G: Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with South Texas Rural Health Services Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.H: Consider approval of Certifcation of Compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by SB 12 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.I: Consideration to approve the Petroleum Bids Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.J: Gifts & Bequests Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.J.I: Donation from Plains MarketingVIII.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074, the board will discuss the Summative Evaluation of the SuperintendentVI.J.II: Methodist Healthcare MinistriesVI.K: Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Cotulla ISD and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.L: Consideration to approve the updated 2026-27 Academic and Extra-Curricular Stipend Lists Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.M: Bullying Presentation Presenter: Campus Assistant PrincipalsVI.N: NIET Presentation Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos and Amanda JohnsonVII: DISTRICT REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2026VII.A: Financial Reports Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVII.A.I: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionVII.A.II: Disbursement ReportVII.A.III: Tax Office ReportVII.A.IV: Tax RefundsVII.A.V: Investment ReportVII.A.VI: Cash Flow ReportVII.A.VII: Combined Funds ReportVII.B: Safety and Security Report Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorVII.C: Student Enrollment Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVII.D: Federal Programs Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVII.E: Elementary Instructional Report Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesVII.F: Human Resources & Secondary Instructional Report Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVII.G: District Assessment and Curricular Services Report Presenter: Amanda Johnson, Director of Assessment & Curricular ServicesVII.H: Special Education Department Report Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesVII.I: Campus ReportsVIII: CLOSED SESSIONVIII.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)VIII.B: Superintendent Evaluation PresentationVIII.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code section 551.074, the Board will discuss the Superintendent's ContractIX: OPEN SESSIONIX.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsIX.B: The board take possible action regarding the Superintendent's Contract2026-09-01 • SPECIAL SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________ Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public offVII.A: Discussion on the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Approve the minutes for July 30, 2026 (Budget Workshop), July 30, 2026 (Special) and August 10, 2026, (Special) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B: Adopt the Budget for 2026-27 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.C: Approve a resolution to set the tax rate for 2026-27 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.D: Approve the final Budget Amendments for 2025-26 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.E: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.F: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.G: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of July 2026 Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPVI.H: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.I: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Sick Leave Bank Days Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVI.J: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Worker's Compensation Plan Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.K: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Property & Liability Insurance Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.L: Purchase of Attendance Credits Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.M: Consideration to approve a nomination to the TASB Board of Directors Region 20 Representative Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.N: Consideration to approve a Resolution authorizing employee pay during a Federal Disaster Declaration Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVII: DISTRICT REPORTS FOR JULY 2026VII.A: Financial Reports Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVII.A.I: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionVII.A.II: Disbursement ReportVII.A.III: Tax Office ReportVII.A.IV: Tax RefundsVII.A.V: Investment ReportVII.A.VI: Cash Flow ReportVII.A.VII: Combined Funds ReportVII.B: Safety and Security Report Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorVII.C: Student Enrollment Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent Description: Attached you will find a preliminary Enrollment Report.VII.D: District Testing and Federal Programs Report Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs DirectorVII.E: Elementary Instructional Report Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesVII.F: Secondary Instructional Report Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVII.G: District Assessment and Curricular Services Report Presenter: Amanda Johnson, Director of Assessment & Curricular ServicesVII.G.I: Summer EOC Test ResultsVII.H: Special Education Department Report Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesVII.I: Campus ReportsVIII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________VIII.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)IX: OPEN SESSIONIX.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-08-10 • SPECIAL SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: 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, SuperintendentVI.B: Consideration to approve the PREP Grow Your Own Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M Kingsville Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.C: Consideration to approve the Region 20 Education Service Center Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program Teacher Residency Memorandum of Understanding Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.D: Consideration to approve the salaries for Administrators, Teachers, Professionals, Paraprofessionals, Auxiliary, and Bus Drivers for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.E: Consideration to approve the Academic Stipends for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.F: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Extra-Curricular Stipends Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.G: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Substitute Pay Scale Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.H: Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Camino Real Services and Cotulla ISD Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.I: Purchases over $25,000 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.I.I: Time Clock Plus (Renewal)VI.J: Consideration to approve the annual retainer with Walsh Gallegos, Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C. Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________ Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public offVII.A: Discussion on the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-07-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:V.A: Approve the minutes for June 22, 2026 (Regular) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.B: TASB Salary Survey Results Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.C: Presentation from Wardlaw Appraisal Group Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.D: Presentation by the Cotulla ISD Education Foundation Presenter: Rosario Morales, PresidentV.E: DISTRICT REPORTSV.E.I: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.J: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 List of Appraisers Presenter: Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal ProgramsV.E.II: Safety and Security Report for June 2026 Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorV.E.III: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV.E.IV: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of June 2026 Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPV.E.V: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.E.VI: Financial Reports for the month of June 2026 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.E.VI.a: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionV.E.VI.b: Disbursement ReportV.E.VI.c: Tax Office ReportV.E.VI.d: Tax RefundsV.E.VI.e: Investment ReportV.E.VI.f: Cash Flow ReportV.E.VI.g: Combined Funds ReportV.E.VII: Federal Programs Report for June 2026 Presenter: Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal ProgramsV.E.VIII: Elementary Instructional Report for June 2026 Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesV.E.IX: Human Resources and Secondary Instructional Report for June 2026 Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesV.E.X: District Assessment and Curricular Services Report for June 2026 Presenter: Amanda Johnson, Director of Assessment & Curricular ServicesV.E.XI: Special Education Department Report for June 2026 Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesV.E.XII: Campus Reports for June 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.F: 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, SuperintendentV.G: Consideration to approve the Class of 2027 Senior Trip Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.H: Consideration to approve the SRO Memorandum of Understanding with the La Salle County Sheriff's Department Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.I: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Appraisal Calendar Presenter: Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal ProgramsV.K: Consideration to approve the Speech Contract for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.L: Consideration to approve the legal agreement with Maddox & Muniz Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.M: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.N: Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-107 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.O: Purchases over $25,000 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.O.I: Statement of Work from NIET-Mentoring ProgramV.O.II: Region 20 CommitmentsV.P: 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 OfficerV.Q: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Student Accident Insurance Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.R: 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, SuperintendentV.S: Consideration to approve a Resolution regarding paraprofessional salaries for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.T: Discussion and possible action regarding term limits for Board Officers Presenter: Louisa Franklin, Board MemberV.U: 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 MemberV.V: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 School Board Meeting Dates Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.W: Set a date for Public Meeting on Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.X: Consideration to approve the salaries for Administrators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Auxiliary Staff and Bus Drivers for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.Y: Consideration to approve the continuation of the Teacher Stipend for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.Z: Consideration to approve the Academic Stipends for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.AA: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Extra-Curricular Stipends Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.AB: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Substitute Pay Scale Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerV.AC: 2026-27 Complimentary Passes for Local County and City Officials Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.AD: 2026-27 Gold Passes for residents of Cotulla ISD 65 years of age and older Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________VI.A: Discussion on the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVI.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 for the purpose to review the Three Year Safety and Security Audit Cycle-2023-2026VI.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 for the purpose to review the 2026 District Audit ReportVII: OPEN SESSIONVII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVII.B: Consideration to approve the Third Year Safety and Security Audit Cycle-2023-2026VII.C: Consideration to approve the 2026 District Audit ReportVIII: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-07-30 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Board Training for Budget Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.B: Review salaries for Administrators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals and Auxiliary Staff Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.C: Review Extra-Curricular, Academic, Economic Equity Stipends and other recommended stipends Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.D: Review Substitute Teacher Pay Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.E: Review other budgetary matters Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVII: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-06-22 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Approve the minutes for May 18, 2026 (Regular) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B: Presentation from Boys & Girls Club of Laredo Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.C: Presentation by Wardlaw Appraisal Group Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.D: Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between La Salle County and Cotulla ISD for the La Salle County Food Pantry Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.E: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.F: Safety and Security Report for May 2026 Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorVI.G: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.H: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of May 2026 Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPVI.I: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.J: Child Nutrition Report for May 2026 Presenter: Marcena Martinez, Director of Child NutritionVI.K: Student Enrollment Report for May 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.L: Financial Reports for the month of May 2026 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.L.I: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionVI.L.II: Disbursement ReportVI.L.III: Tax Office ReportVI.L.IV: Tax RefundsVI.L.V: Investment ReportVI.L.VI: Cash Flow ReportVI.L.VII: Combined Funds ReportVI.M: District Testing and Federal Programs Report for May 2026 Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs DirectorVI.S: Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Cotulla ISD and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.M.I: STAAR EOC UpdateVI.N: Elementary Instructional Report for May 2026 Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesVI.O: Secondary Instructional Report for May 2026 Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVI.P: Special Education Department Report for May 2026 Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesVI.Q: Campus Reports for May 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent of SchoolsVI.R: Purchases over $25,000 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.R.I: NWEAVI.R.II: Presence Learning Inc.VI.T: Consideration to approve TASB Policy Update 127 affecting policies BJCF (LOCAL): Superintendent – Non-renewal, CAA (LOCAL): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives – Financial Ethics, DC( LOCAL): Employment Practices, DH (LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct, DP (LOCAL): Personnel Positions, DPA (LOCAL): Personnel Positions – Principals, DPB( LOCAL): Personnel Positions – Other Personnel PositionsVI.U: Discussion and possible action regarding the written protocol used by Cotulla ISD for law enforcement when visiting campuses in an official capacity Presenter: Louisa Franklin, Board MemberVI.V: Discussion and possible action regarding Term Limits for Officers of the Board of Trustees Presenter: Louisa Franklin, Board MemberVI.W: Consideration to approve a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent of SchoolsVII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________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)VII.B: Discussion regarding School District PermitsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVIII.B: Consideration to approve a School Teaching PermitIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-05-18 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Teacher Incentive Allotment recognition Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B: Student Recognition Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B.I: UIL AcademicsVI.B.II: UIL One Act PlayVI.B.III: Cowgirl Softball TeamVI.B.IV: Cowgirls and Cowboys TrackVI.C: Approve the minutes for April 20, 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.D: Administer the Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustees Presenter: Jeanette Ramirez, Notary PublicVI.E: Reorganization of the Board Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.F: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.G: Safety and Security Report for April 2026 Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorVI.H: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.I: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of April 2026 Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPVI.J: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.K: Child Nutrition Report for April 2026 Presenter: Marcena Martinez, Director of Child NutritionVI.L: Student Enrollment Report for April 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.M: Financial Reports for the month of April 2026 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.M.I: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionVI.M.II: Disbursement ReportVI.M.III: Tax Office ReportVI.M.IV: Tax RefundsVI.M.V: Investment ReportVI.M.VI: Cash Flow ReportVI.M.VII: Combined Funds ReportVI.N: District Testing and Federal Programs Report for April 2026 Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs DirectorVI.O: Elementary Instructional Report for April 2026 Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesVI.P: Human Resources and Secondary Instructional Report for April 2026 Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVI.Q: Special Education Department Report for April 2026 Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesVI.R: Campus Reports for Aprill 2026VI.S: Gifts & Bequests Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.S.I: Leyendecker ConstructionVI.S.II: Linebarger Attorneys at LawVI.S.III: Lewis Resource ManagementVI.T: Consideration to grant Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent hiring authority of behalf of Cotulla ISD Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.U: Summer Budget Workshop Dates Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.V: Consideration to approve an agreement between South Texas College and Cotulla ISD for an Adult Education and Literacy Program Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.W: Purchaes over $25,000 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.W.I: NIET-Support for Cotulla ISD Prep MentorVI.W.II: Howard Technology SolutionsVI.X: Consideration to approve the Optional School Flex Day Program application for 2026-27 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.Y: Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement and the 2026-27 Early College High School MOU with South Texas College Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.Z: Consideration and possible action regarding the Cotulla ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment application/plan Presenter: Kim Hoff, Vice-PresidentVI.AA: Discussion and possible action regarding term limits for Board Officers Presenter: Louisa Franklin, Board MemberVII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 the Board will go into Closed Session: TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________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)VII.B: Discussion to repurpose positions in the districtVII.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074—Discussion of board member roles and responsibilitiesVII.D: Superintendent's Formative EvaluationVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVIII.B: Consideration to approve the repurposing of positions in the DistrictIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-04-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COTULLA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Recognition of the Cowgirls & Cowboys Powerlifting Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B: Approve the minutes for March 30, 2026 (Regular) and April 9, 2026 (Special) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.C: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.D: Safety and Security Report for March 2026 Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorVI.E: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.F: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of March 2026 Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPVI.G: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.H: Child Nutrition Report for March 2026 Presenter: Marcena Martinez, Director of Child NutritionVI.I: Student Enrollment Report for March 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.J: Financial Reports for the month of March 2026 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.J.I: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionVI.J.II: Disbursement ReportVI.J.III: Tax Office ReportVI.J.IV: Tax RefundsVI.J.V: Investment ReportVI.J.VI: Cash Flow ReportVI.J.VII: Combined Funds ReportVI.K: District Testing and Federal Programs Report for March 2026 Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs DirectorVI.L: Elementary Instructional Report for March 2026 Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesVI.M: Secondary Instructional Report for March 2026 Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVI.N: Special Education Department Report for March 2026 Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesVI.O: Campus Reports for March 2026VI.P: Consideration to approve Budget Amendment Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.Q: Announcement of Board Continuing Education Hours Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________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)VIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-04-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COTULLA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:V.A: Consideration to approve the corrected minutes for January 26, 2026 (Regular)V.B: Consideration to approve the MOU with Texas A&M University in San Antonio Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentV.C: Discussion regarding the proposed Southwest Texas College La Salle County Training Center Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________VI.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)VI.B: Discussion regarding the following recommendations:VI.B.I: Administrator ContractsVI.B.II: Professional ContractsVI.B.II.a: Cotulla High SchoolVI.B.II.b: Newman Middle SchoolVI.B.II.c: Ramirez/Burks ElementaryVI.B.II.d: Encinal ElementaryVI.C: Discussion regarding contract non-renewalsVI.D: Discussion regarding probationary contractsVI.E: Discussion regarding the status of uncertified teachersVII: OPEN SESSIONVII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVII.B: Consideration to approve the Administrator ContractsVII.C: Consideration to approve Professional Contracts for the following campuses:VII.C.I: Cotulla High SchoolVII.C.II: Newman Middle SchoolVII.C.III: Ramirez/Burks ElementaryVII.C.IV: Encinal ElementaryVII.D: Consideration to approve Probationary ContractsVII.E: Consideration to approve the progress of Uncertified TeachersVIII: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-03-30 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COTULLA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Student Recognition Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.A.I: Newman Middle School UIL RecognitionVI.A.II: Cowboys Varsity Basketball TeamVI.B: Approve the minutes for February 26, 2026 (Special) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.C: A public hearing to discuss the 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coord./Federal ProgramsVI.D: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.E: Safety and Security Report for January and February 2026 Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorVI.F: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.G: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of January and February 2026. Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPVI.H: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.I: Child Nutrition Report for January and February 2026. Presenter: Marcena Martinez, Director of Child NutritionVI.J: Student Enrollment Report for January and February 2026. Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.K: Financial Reports for the month of January and February 2026. Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.K.I: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionVI.K.II: Disbursement ReportVI.K.III: Tax Office ReportVI.K.IV: Tax RefundsVI.K.V: Investment ReportVI.K.VI: Cash Flow ReportVI.K.VII: Combined Funds ReportVI.L: District Testing and Federal Programs Report for January and February 2026. Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs DirectorVI.M: Elementary Instructional Report for January and February 2026. Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesVI.N: Secondary Instructional Report for January and February 2026. Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVI.O: Special Education Department Report for January and February 2026. Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesVI.P: Campus Reports for January and February 2026.VI.Q: Consideration to approve the Certification of Provisions of Instructional Materials Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs DirectorVI.R: Purchases over $25,000 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.R.I: EAI Education Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.R.II: NIETVI.R.III: Comprehensive Training CenterVI.S: Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-105 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.T: Gifts & Bequests Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.T.I: Donation from Linebarger Goggan Blair and SampsonVI.T.II: Robert Tijerina-Tijerina Financial ConsultingVI.T.III: Leyendecker ConstructionVI.T.IV: Pfluger ArchitectsVII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________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)VII.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076, discussion on the District Intruder Detection Audit Report findingsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentX: Consideration to approve an MOU with CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent of Schools2026-02-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COTULLA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: OPENING PRAYERVIII: OPEN SESSIONII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Consideration to approve the 2025 Fiscal Audit Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.B: Consideration to approve the minutes for January 26, 2026 (Regular) and February 15, 2026 (Special) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.C: Accept Certification of Unopposed Candidates for Trustees Places 2, 3, and 5 up for Election on May 2, 2026, in Accordance with Section 2.052 of the TEC and adopt Cancellation of Unopposed General Election in Accordance with Chapter 2, Subchapter C of the TEC Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.D: Consider and take possible action to approve Teacher Certification Waiver in accordance with HB 2 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.E: Consideration and possible action to approve the liquidation of a school bus to the La Salle County Fire and Rescue Department Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.F: Consideration to adopt a resolution regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.G: Consideration to approve the procurement of Library books for the 2025-26 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.H: Purchases over $25,000 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.H.I: K-LogVI.I: Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-104 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.J: Discussion and possible action regarding SB 546 on Three-Point Seat Belts Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.K: Consideration to approve a resolution to address SB 11 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.L: Consideration to approve a resolution to pay employees due to inclement weather Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________VII.A: Pursuant toTexas 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)VIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-02-16 • SPECIAL SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COTULLA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________ Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public offVII.A: Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by lawVII.B: Discussion on the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2026-01-26 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from COTULLA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: OPENING PRAYERII: PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCEIII: CALL TO ORDER Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentIV: DETERMINATION THAT A QUORUM IS PRESENT Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentV: CITIZEN'S COMMENTSVI: ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:VI.A: Recognition of Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B: Student Recognition Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.B.I: Ramirez/Burks Elementary UIL RecognitionVI.B.II: Varsity Football TeamVI.C: Presentation of Grand Canyon University Cohort 2 Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of HR & Secondary Instructional Support ServicesVI.D: Approve the minutes for December 15, 2025 (Regular) and January 15, 2026 (Special/Board Training) Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.E: Superintendent's Report Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.F: Safety and Security Report for December 2025 Presenter: Erica Adams, District Safety & Security CoordinatorVI.G: Appraisal District Update Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board PresidentVI.H: Delinquent Tax Collections Report for the month of December 2025 Presenter: Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLPVI.I: Update on Construction Projects Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.J: Consideration to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the High School Gym Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.K: Child Nutrition Report for December 2025 Presenter: Marcena Martinez, Director of Child NutritionVI.L: Student Enrollment Report for December 2025 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.M: Financial Reports for the month of December 2025 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.M.I: Revenues and Expenditures by Object and FunctionVI.M.II: Disbursement ReportVI.M.III: Tax Office ReportVI.M.IV: Tax RefundsVI.M.V: Investment ReportVI.M.VI: Cash Flow ReportVI.M.VII: Combined Funds ReportVI.N: Curriculum & InstructionVI.N.I: District Testing and Federal Programs Report for December 2025 Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs DirectorVI.N.II: Elementary Instructional Report for December 2025 Presenter: Dr. Eddika Ramos, Director of Elementary Instructional ServicesVI.N.III: Human Resources and Secondary Instructional Report for December 2025 Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional ServicesVI.N.IV: Special Education Department Report for December 2025 Presenter: DeAnna Nava, Director of Special Education/Student Support ServicesVI.N.V: Campus Reports for December 2025VI.O: December STAAR EOC Results Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coord./Federal ProgramsVI.P: Consideration to approve the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.Q: Consideration to approve an Election Order for School Board Trustee for May 2, 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.R: Review and discussion regarding a new hazardous bus route Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.S: Gifts and BequestsVI.S.I: SM EnergyVI.T: Consideration to approve the District Fiscal Auditors Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVI.U: Consideration to approve the revised Academic Stipend List Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.V: Review and discussion of District Contracted Lawn Services Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations OfficerVI.W: Consideration to approve the Superintendent's Evaluation Tool Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, SuperintendentVII: CLOSED SESSION Description: Pursuant to the Open Meetings, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.001 et. seq. TIME IN: ________________ TIME OUT: _____________ Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public offiVII.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 55.074,55.082,and 551.0821, the Board will consider the Level III Parent Grievance filed by Dr. Margie HinojosaVII.B: Discussion on the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVII.C: Superintendent Formative EvaluationVIII: OPEN SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or RetirementsVIII.B: Consideration and possible action regarding the Parent Grievance filed by Dr. Margie HinojosaIX: ADJOURN Presenter: Deonicio Ramirez, Jr., Board President2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
COTULLA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders