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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hidalgo County, TX
LA JOYA ISD
Population / Scale
21,613
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.98746
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$303.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$152.82M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.1 pts
1Y: +0.4 pts • 10Y: -0.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.4 pts
67 (C) → 62.6 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.0% (5Y)
10Y: +50.6% • Since '00: +218.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2787
FY 22: $1.2662 → FY 27: $0.9875
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 67 (C)'10: 65 (C)'17: 63.5 (C)'22: 62.7 (C)'27: 62.6 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $95.2M'10: $146.6M'17: $201.6M'22: $248.9M'27: $303.6M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AP
Alyssa Pena
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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AC
Anita Chavez
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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CG
Celso Gomez, Jr
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
M.SORENSEN@LAJOYAISD.NET
DC
Dr Carlos Margo
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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DR
Dr Rosalva Hernandez
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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JO
Jessica Ochoa
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
M.SORENSEN@LAJOYAISD.NET
JA
Julian Alvarez
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
M.SORENSEN@LAJOYAISD.NET
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 62.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($303,594,766) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.987460 per $100 valuation: $0.743870 M&O + $0.243590 I&S) for LA JOYA ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hidalgo County).
Total Appropriation
$303.6M
General Fund
$257.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.4M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$14,047
Public Safety: $6.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $172.3M (57%)
Public Works: $44.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $9.1M
Administration: $34.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.98746 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 62.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($293,611,959) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.002500 per $100 valuation) for LA JOYA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$293.6M
General Fund
$246.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.2M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$13,585
Public Safety: $6.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $164.3M (56%)
Public Works: $42.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $8.6M
Administration: $33.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0025 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 62.2 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($283,683,052) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.053300 per $100 valuation) for LA JOYA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$283.7M
General Fund
$246.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.2M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$13,126
Public Safety: $6.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $164.3M (58%)
Public Works: $42.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $8.6M
Administration: $33.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0533 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 62.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LA JOYA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $273,350,407. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0344 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$273.4M
General Fund
$237.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.1M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$12,648
Public Safety: $5.8M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $158.3M (58%)
Public Works: $41.1M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $8.3M
Administration: $31.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0344 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 62.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LA JOYA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $260,185,044. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2700 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$260.2M
General Fund
$225.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$12,038
Public Safety: $5.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $150.7M (58%)
Public Works: $39.1M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $7.9M
Administration: $30.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2700 / $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$303.59M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $257.9MPer Capita: $14,047Tax Rate: $0.98746Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$293.61M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $246.1MPer Capita: $13,585Tax Rate: $1.0025Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$283.68M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $246.1MPer Capita: $13,126Tax Rate: $1.0533Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$273.35M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $237.1MPer Capita: $12,648Tax Rate: $1.0344Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$260.19M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $225.7MPer Capita: $12,038Tax Rate: $1.2700Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$248.86M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $215.9MPer Capita: $11,514Tax Rate: $1.2662Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$240.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $208.2MPer Capita: $11,108Tax Rate: $1.286459Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$231.02M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $200.4MPer Capita: $10,689Tax Rate: $1.30061Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$219.79M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $190.6MPer Capita: $10,169Tax Rate: $1.32272Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$212.19M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $184.0MPer Capita: $9,818Tax Rate: $1.338593Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$201.61M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $174.9MPer Capita: $9,328Tax Rate: $1.347963Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$190.79M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $165.5MPer Capita: $8,828Tax Rate: $1.358747Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$183.75M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $159.4MPer Capita: $8,502Tax Rate: $1.365541Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$175.67M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $152.4MPer Capita: $8,128Tax Rate: $1.369638Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$167.23M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $145.0MPer Capita: $7,737Tax Rate: $1.371008Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$159.57M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $138.4MPer Capita: $7,383Tax Rate: $1.365524Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$153.86M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $133.5MPer Capita: $7,119Tax Rate: $1.373717Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$146.57M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $127.1MPer Capita: $6,782Tax Rate: $1.373717Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$140.96M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $122.3MPer Capita: $6,522Tax Rate: $1.377838Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$136.01M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $118.0MPer Capita: $6,293Tax Rate: $1.369571Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$130.63M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $113.3MPer Capita: $6,044Tax Rate: $1.362723Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$126.19M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $109.5MPer Capita: $5,839Tax Rate: $1.366811Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$121.07M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $105.0MPer Capita: $5,602Tax Rate: $1.366811Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$115.79M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $100.4MPer Capita: $5,357Tax Rate: $1.377745Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$111.00M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $96.3MPer Capita: $5,136Tax Rate: $1.369479Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$105.52M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $91.5MPer Capita: $4,882Tax Rate: $1.369479Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$99.94M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $86.7MPer Capita: $4,624Tax Rate: $1.370848Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$95.21M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $82.6MPer Capita: $4,405Tax Rate: $1.365365Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $27...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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 — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $26...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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 — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $24...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $24...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $23...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $21...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $21...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $20...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $19...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $18...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $17...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $16...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA 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 LA JOYA ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,792 (19.0% of 14,696 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Anita Chavez WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Julian Alvarez WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Alyssa Pena WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Celso Gomez, Jr WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Dr Carlos Margo WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Jessica Ochoa WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,351 (16.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
58.0% (1,364 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (987 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,205 (15.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
58.0% (1,279 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (926 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,645 (18.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
57.0% (1,508 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (1,137 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,233 (22.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
71.0% (2,295 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (938 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,968 (27.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
63.0% (2,500 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (1,468 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,821 (26.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
66.0% (2,522 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (1,299 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,674 (25.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
60.0% (2,204 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (1,470 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,498 (17.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
58.0% (1,449 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (1,049 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,262 (29.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
55.0% (2,344 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (1,918 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,939 (20.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
66.0% (1,940 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
34.0% (999 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,205 (15.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
64.0% (1,411 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (794 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,351 (16.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
62.0% (1,458 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (893 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,498 (17.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
64.0% (1,599 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (899 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,262 (29.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
72.0% (3,069 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (1,193 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,409 (30.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
71.0% (3,130 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (1,279 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,645 (18.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
56.0% (1,481 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (1,164 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,115 (28.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
65.0% (2,675 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (1,440 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,645 (18.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
62.0% (1,640 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (1,005 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,262 (29.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
69.0% (2,941 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (1,321 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,409 (30.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
69.0% (3,042 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (1,367 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,086 (21.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
64.0% (1,975 votes)Michael R. Vance
36.0% (1,111 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,351 (16.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
68.0% (1,599 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (752 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,527 (24.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
71.0% (2,504 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (1,023 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,556 (31.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
65.0% (2,961 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (1,595 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
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LA JOYA 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of La Joya ISD Campus Educators who Participated in the TEA Educator Assessment Item Review Committees, presented by Mr. Patrick Smith, Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. LJISD Campus Educators - TEA Ed. Asst. Review Com.5.2: Recognition of La Joya ISD Educators Selected for TEA State Assessment Educator Review Committees (Summer 2026), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. LJISD Educators Selected TEA State Asst. Review Com.5.3: Recognition of IT Professional Day - September 15, 2026, presented by Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Office r Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. IT Professional Day Sept. 15, 20265.4: Recognition of National Security Officer Appreciation Week - September 20-26, 2026, presented by Mr. Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. National Security Officer Appreciation Week Sept. 20-26, 205.5: Proclamation Recognizing September 21-25, 2026, as National GEAR UP Week in La Joya ISD, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. National GEAR UP Week Sept. 21-25, 20266: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)6.1: 2026-2027 Annual School Plan & Superintendent Constraint 1, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent & Ms. Jodie Adair, Deputy Chief of Academics & School Leadership6.2: Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Reports - August 11 & August 24, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary6.3: Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator7: SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)7.1: Technology: From Foundation to Future, presented by Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer7.2: Strategic Compensation & Principal Excellence Initiative (PEI) Updates, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent7.3: Update on Staff Attendance & Substitute Coverage Protocols, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent, Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services, and Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer7.4: Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 01, 2025 - June 30, 2026, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services & Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP8: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes) To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approv8.1: Academics & School Leadership :8.1.1: Approval of MOU between Buckner Children and Family Services, INC. and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Buckner Children & Family Ser. Texas ACE Prog.8.1.2: Approval of Equipment for Personal Electronic Devices in Compliance with HB 1481 and Policy through Purchasing Cooperatives Attachments: ( 1 ) Equip. for Personal Electronic Devices HP 1481 Purchasing Coop.8.1.3: Approval of MOU between Pharr-San Juan-Alamo and La Joya Independent School District Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU PSJA & La Joya ISD8.1.4: Approval of Agreement for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Child Health Access through Telemedicine (TCHATT) Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement UTRGV Access through TCHATT8.1.5: Approval of GEAR UP Pathways to the Future 2026-2027 Budget Awarded Worksheet for Palmview and La Joya High School Attachments: ( 1 ) GEAR UP Pathways to Future 26-27 Budget Awarded WS PHS & LJHS8.1.6: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and the City of Palmview for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU LJISD & City of Palmview CTE Work-Based Partnership 26-278.1.7: Approval of CTE Technology Purchases Leading to Industry-Based Certification through the District-Wide Technology Devices Quotation Attachments: ( 1 ) CTE Tech. Purchases Leading Ind. Based Tech Dev. Quote8.1.8: Approval to Purchase iCEV CTE Instructional Materials for Middle School and High School for the 2026-2027 School Year through the Educational Materials and Equipment Attachments: ( 1 ) Purchase iCEV CTE Materials MS & HS SY 26-278.1.9: Approval to Purchase Industry-Based Certification Exams, Licenses, Practice Assessments, and Certification Preparation Curriculum for the 2026-2027 School Year through Purchasing Cooperatives Attachments: ( 1 ) Purchase Ind. Based Certification Exams SY 26-27 Purchasing Coop8.1.10: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and La Joya Area Federal Credit Union for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU La Joya Credit Union Work-Based Part. SY 26-278.1.11: Approval to Purchase NHA Health Science Industry-Based Certification Resources for 2026-2027 through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Purchase NHA Health Science Cert. Res. SY 26-27 Purch. Coop.8.1.12: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and SDS Construction LLC for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU SDS Const. CTE Work-Based Partnership SY26-278.1.13: Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between La Joya Independent School District and Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Advancement Development (RGV LEAD) for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU RGV Lead SY26-278.1.14: Approval of Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Template for 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) CTE Work-Based MOU Template SY 26-278.1.15: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and Zitro Electric for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Zitro Electric CTE Work-Based Part. SY26-278.1.16: Approval of Ratification of Purchase for Dual Enrollment Textbooks for the Fall 2026 Semester Attachments: ( 1 ) Ratification of Purchase Dual Enrollment Textbooks Fall 20268.1.17: Approval of Purchase of Teacher/Administration Desktops and Monitors for School Counselors through District-Wide Technology Devices Quotation #2026-815 Attachments: ( 1 ) Purchase Teacher_Adm. Desktops & Monitors Quote #2026-8158.1.18: Revisions to Lone Star Governance Goal Progress Measure Targets Attachments: ( 1 ) Revisions to LSG Goal Progress Measure Targets8.1.19: Approval of College Prep Course MOU with Region One Attachments: ( 1 ) College Prep Course MOU with Region I8.2: Approval of Minutes :8.2.1: Board Workshop August 11, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes Board Workshop Aug. 11, 20268.2.2: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027 and Regular Meeting August 24, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes Public Hearing & Reg. Mtg. Aug. 24, 20268.3: Business, Finance & Administrative Services :8.3.1: Approval of 2026 La Joya ISD Anticipated Collection Rate and Excess 2025 Debt Tax Collections Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026 LJISD Anticipated Collection Rate Excess 2025 Debt Tax Col.8.3.2: Approval of July 2026 Tax Collectors' Report Attachments: ( 1 ) July 2026 Tax Collector's Report8.3.3: Approval of Investments/Investment Earnings as of June 30, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Investments_Investment Earnings as of June 30, 20268.3.4: Approval of Consulting Services for Business and Finance Leadership and Operational Support through a Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Consulting Ser. Bus. & Fin. Leadership Purch. Coop.8.3.5: Approval of Phase VI - Financial Audit Services RFQ#2025-12 Attachments: ( 1 ) Phase VI - Financial Audit Ser. RFQ #2025-128.3.6: Approval of Resolution No. 2026-05 on Sources of Instruction Related to Investment Responsibilities Attachments: ( 1 ) Res. 2026-05 Sources of Inst. Related to Inv. Resp.8.3.7: Approval of Resolution No. 2026-06 to Adopt the Investment Policy and Strategies as Presented and Designate the Investment Officers for La Joya ISD Attachments: ( 1 ) Res. 2026-06 Adopt Investment Policy Inv. Officers8.4: Human Capital & Talent Development :8.4.1: Approval of T-TESS Appraisers for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) T-TESS Appraisers for 2026-2027 SY8.4.2: Approval of the PowerSchool Agreement Renewal for the 2026-2027 School Year through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) PowerSchool Agreement SY26-27 Purch. Coop.8.5: Information & Technology :8.5.1: Approval of Fortinet Security Services through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Fortinet Security Purchasing Coop.8.5.2: Approval of Educational Productivity and Collaboration Platform through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Educational Productivity & Col. Platform Purch. Coop.8.5.3: Approval of Lightspeed Alert Student Safety Monitoring System through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Lightspeed Alert Student & Safety Mon. Purch. Coop.8.6: Lone Star Governance :8.6.1: Approval of the Report on the 2026-2027 Annual School Plan (ASP) & Superintendent Constraint 1 Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 Annual School Plan & Supt. Const. 18.6.2: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Reports for August 11 & 24, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Time Use Tracker Report Aug. 11 & 24, 20268.7: Operations & Infrastructure :8.7.1: Approval of Land Agreement Lease UMOS - Palmview Migrant & Seasonal HeadStart Center - Acceptance of Payments and Approval of Terms Attachments: ( 1 ) Land Agreement UMOS Palmview Mig. HeadStart Center8.7.2: Approval of Voice Evacuation System Upgrade for Diaz-Villarreal Elementary through Fire Alarm Inspection & Repair Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Voice Evacuation System Diaz-Villarreal8.7.3: Approval to Replace Rooftop HVAC Unit in Front Office at Evangelina Garza Elementary through Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Replace Rooftop HVAC Garza Elem.8.7.4: Approval of Voice Evacuation System Upgrade for Escandon Elementary through Fire Alarm Inspection & Repair Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Voice Evacuation Escandon Elem.8.8: Superintendent's Office :8.8.1: Approval of Updated La Joya ISD Police Department Policy Attachments: ( 1 ) Update La Joya ISD Policy Dept. Policy8.8.2: Approval of the Raptor Emergency and Visitor Management Systems Access through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Raptor Emergency Mngt. System Access Purch. Coop.9: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.9.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)9.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)9.3: Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)9.4: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)9.5: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)11: ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)11.1: Approval of MOU with McAllen ISD (Regional School for the Deaf), Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU McAllen ISD Region School of the Deaf11.2: Approval of Senate Bill (SB) 12 Update: Annual Certification Submission and Trustee Information Requirements, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) SB12 Update_ Annual Certification12: CALENDAR - (Other)12.1: September 2026: National Suicide Prevention Month12.2: September 2026: Attendance Awareness Month12.3: September 2026: National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month12.4: September 8-11, 2026: National Read a Book Day & International Literacy Day - Central Office Staff will Read to Students at Selected Campuses12.5: September 10, 2026: World Suicide Prevention Day12.6: September 11, 2026: Patriot Day12.7: September 11, 2026: Juarez-Lincoln HS Parents' Night12.8: September 13, 2026: National Grandparents Day (Campus Celebrations)12.9: September 13-19, 2026: National Arts in Education Week12.10: September 13-19, 2026: National Adult Education & Family Literacy (AEFL) Week12.11: September 14-20, 2026: Celebrate Freedom Week12.12: September 15, 2026: International Dot Day12.13: September 15, 2026: IT Professional Day12.14: September 15 to October 15, 2026: National Hispanic Heritage Month12.15: September 17, 2026: Constitution Day12.16: September 18, 2026: GO Gold Community Event @ La Joya Pack Stadium12.17: September 20-26, 2026: National Security Officer Appreciation Week12.18: September 22-26: National GEAR UP Week12.19: September 23, 2026: Education Technology Day12.20: September 24, 2026: GEAR UP Family Kick-Off12.21: September 24, 2026: CTE Transformation Advisory Committee Meeting12.22: September 24, 2026: Palmview HS Homecoming Parade12.23: September 25, 2026: Palmview HS Homecoming12.24: September 25, 2026: National Teaching Assistants' Day12.25: September 26, 2026: National School Parent Group Day12.26: September 26, 2026: FAFSA Join Beta Letter12.27: September 29, 2026: TACRO College Fair @ Juarez-Lincoln HS12.28: September 30, 2026: La Joya ISD Punt, Pass, & Kick12.29: October 9 & 12, 2026: Holidays - Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students12.30: October 14, 2026: Regular Board Meeting13: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)14: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)4.1: Hear and Consider R. Ochoa Level Three Grievance Appeal. (Texas Government Code, § 551.074)4.2: Hear and Consider R. Santos Level Three Grievance Appeal. (Texas Government Code, §551.074)4.3: Consult with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code, §551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; Texas Government Code, §551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or c2026-09-12 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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7: CALENDAR - (Other)1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: BOARD WORKSHOP - (Progress and Accountability)4.1: Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development4.2: Discuss Potential Activities to Engage with the Community, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development5: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.5.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)5.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board and Superintendent duties as they relate to: (a) Board Operating Pr6: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)7.1: October 14, 2026: Regular Board Meeting8: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)9: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: PUBLIC HEARING - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5.1: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate SY 26-275.2: Public Input Regarding the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-20276: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)6.1: Goals Update: Final STAAR/EOC, Accountability & North Star Results, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent6.2: Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - July 29, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary6.3: Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator7: SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)7.1: Staffing and Vacancies Update for Start of School, presented by Mr. Patrick Smith, Deputy Chief of Human Capital, Talent Development & Strategic Staffing7.2: Transportation Updates for Start of School, presented by Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure8: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes) To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approv8.1: Academics & School Leadership :8.1.1: Approval of Agreement for ADMORE Behavioral Therapy, LLC Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement ADMORE Behavioral Therapy, LLC8.1.2: Approval of Agreement for Advancing Together Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement for Advancing Together8.1.3: Approval of Agreement for Angels of Love Memorandum of Understanding (Youth Development Programs) Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement Angels of Love MOU (Youth Dev. Programs)8.1.4: Approval of Agreement for Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc. Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement Buckner Children & Family Services8.1.5: Approval of Character Development License through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Character Dev. License Purchasing Coop.8.1.6: Approval of Agreement for Child Fund International U.S. Program Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement Child Fund Int. US Program8.1.7: Approval of Agreement for Children's Bereavement Center Rio Grande Valley Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement Children's Bereavement Center RGV8.1.8: Approval of Agreement for Lone Star State Health Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement for Lone Star State Health8.1.9: Approval of Agreement for Mesquite Treatment Center, LLC Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement Mesquite Treatment Center LLC8.1.10: Approval of Agreement for Tropical Texas Behavioral Health Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement Tropical Texas Behavioral Health8.1.11: Approval of MOU between ADMORE Behavioral Therapy LLC and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU ADMORE Behavioral Therapy Texas ACE Program8.1.12: Approval of MOU between Behavioral Health Solutions and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Behavioral Health Solutions Texas ACE Program8.1.13: Approval of MOU between ChildFund and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU ChildFund Texas ACE Program8.1.14: Approval of MOU between City of Palmview Municipal Library and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU City of Palmview Library Texas ACE Program8.1.15: Approval of MOU between Speer Memorial Library and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Speer Memorial Library Texas ACE Program8.1.16: Approval of MOU between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Programs and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Texas ACE Program8.1.17: Approval of MOU between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Texas A&M AgriLife Ext. Services Texas ACE Program8.1.18: Approval of Contract Extension of Predictable Web-Based Software System CSP Attachments: ( 1 ) Contract Ext. Predictable Web-Based Software System CSP8.1.19: Approval of Professional Development and Coaching Proposal through Consultant Services RFP 2025-70 Attachments: ( 1 ) Prof. Dev. & Coaching Proposal RFP 2025-708.1.20: Approval of Agreement for College Readiness Prep for 2026-27 Academic Year through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement College Readiness Prep 2026-27 Purchasing Coop.8.1.21: Approval of Budget Increase for Great Minds LIFT Grant Implementation Services - Approved Provider Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Increase Great Minds LIFT Grant8.1.22: Approval of Contract Extension for Student/Athletic Insurance CSP #2025-84 Attachments: ( 1 ) Contract Ext. Student-Athletic Ins. CSP #2025-848.1.23: Approval of Kanga for Therapy Licenses for the 2026-2027 School Year through Staffing Consultant Services for the Special Education Department CSP Attachments: ( 1 ) Kanga Therapy Licenses 26-27 SY Sped Dept. CSP8.1.24: Approval of Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) Online Courseware for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) Online Courseware 26-27 SY8.1.25: Approval of MOU for Attendance and Truancy Services between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct #3 and La Joya ISD Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Attendance & Truancy Serv. HC Constable Prct. 38.2: Approval of Minutes :8.2.1: Regular Meeting July 29, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Regular Minutes July 29, 20268.3: Business, Finance & Administrative Services :8.3.1: Approval to Present to the Board of Trustees the Hidalgo County Appraisal District's Certified Appraisal Rolls for the La Joya Independent School District Attachments: ( 1 ) HCAD Certified Appraisal Rolls for LJISD8.4: Human Capital & Talent Development :8.4.1: Approval of the Online Training Platform Contract for the 2026-2027 School Year through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Online Training Platform Contract 26-27 Purchasing Coop.8.4.2: Approval of the DMAC TEKSready Contract Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) DMAC TEKSready Contract Agreement 26-27 SY8.4.3: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Region One Education Service Center Teacher Alternative Certification Program Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Region I ESC Teacher Alternative Cert. Program8.5: Information & Technology :8.5.1: Approval of Surveillance Camera Installation Services through the Purchasing Cooperatives Attachments: ( 1 ) Surveillance Camera Installation Purchasing Coop.8.5.2: Approval of PDF Annotation Resource Platform through Purchasing Cooperatives Attachments: ( 1 ) PDF Annotation Res. Platform Purchasing Coop.8.5.3: Approval of Battery Backup for Critical IT Infrastructure CSP #2026-67 Attachments: ( 1 ) Battery Backup Critical IT Insfras. CSP #2026-678.5.4: Approval of Online Resource Platform through Purchasing Cooperatives Attachments: ( 1 ) Online Resource Platform Purchasing Coop.8.5.5: Approval of Contract Renewal of Timely Master Service Agreement Attachments: ( 1 ) Contract Renewal Timely Master Service Agreement8.5.6: Approval of 2026-2027 Region One ESC PEIMS Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 Region I ESC PEIMS Cooperative8.5.7: Approval of Contract Renewal of Classlink Subscription through Region 8 TIPS Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Contract Renewal ClassLink Sub. Region 8 TIPS Purchasing Coop.8.6: Lone Star Governance :8.6.1: Approval of Report on Goals Update: Final STARR/EOC, Accountability & North Star Results Attachments: ( 1 ) Report on Goals Update - Final STAAR-EOC, Acct. & North Star8.6.2: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - July 29, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Time Use Tracker Report July 29, 20268.7: Operations & Infrastructure :8.7.1: Approval of 2026-2027 Texas Department of Agriculture Adult Meal Pricing Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 Texas Dept. of Agriculture Adult Meal Pricing8.7.2: Approval of Procurement of Facility Sanitation and Services for Child Nutrition Services through Region One ESC Child Nutrition Program Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Procurement Facility Sanitation CNS - Reion IESC CNP Pur. Coop.9: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.9.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)11.18: Approval of the 2026 Superintendent Evaluation, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026 Superintendent Evaluation9.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)9.3: Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)9.4: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)9.5: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)9.6: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate and consult with legal counsel regarding recommendations to terminate employee contracts and pursue sanctions for contract abandonment as applicable.10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)11: ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)11.1: Approval of Policy Update 127, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Policy Update 12711.2: Approval of Budget Increase for Staffing Consultant Services for the Special Education Department CSP #2026-27, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Increase Staffing Consultant Sped Dept. CSP#2026-2711.3: Approval of Literacy Intervention and Supplemental Reading Support Program CSP #2027-02, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Literacy Intervention & Sup. Reading Support Pro. CSP#2027-0211.4: Rescind and Approve Corrected Award for Student Assessment, Progress Monitoring, and Professional Learning Services CSP #2027-04, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Rescind & Approve Corrected Award Stu. Asst. Pro. CSP#2027-0411.5: Approval of BE Local Policy Update - Board Meetings, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) BE Local Policy Update - Board Mtgs.11.6: Approval of Contract Extension for Property & Casualty Insurance CSP #2026-11, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Contract Extension Property & Casualty Ins. CSP #2026-1111.7: Approval of Contract Extension for Employee Voluntary Insurance Benefits Plans CSP #2025-72, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Contract Ext. Emp. Voluntary Ins. Benefits Plans CSP #2025-7211.8: Approval of Unemployment Compensation Program Renewal for 2026-2027, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Unemployment Compensation Prog. Renewal 26-2711.9: Resolution No. 2026-02 to Approve Designated Officer for Calculating the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate, La Joya Independent School District, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Res. 2026-02 Designated Officer for Calculation No-Now-Revenue11.10: Consideration of the No-New Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate and Rate to Maintain Same Level of Maintenance & Operations Revenue & Pay Debt Service and Approval of a Proposed Interest & Sinking Rate for Debt Service that Exceeds the Minimum Amount Required for Tax Year 2026 for the La Joya Independent School District, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administ11.11: Approval of Resolution No. 2026-04 Adopting the 2026-2027 Tax Rates for La Joya Independent School District, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Res. 2026-04 Adopting the 26-27 Tax Rates for LJISD11.12: Approval of La Joya High School Video Scoreboard and Display System Quotation #2026-817, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Video Scoreboard & Display System Quote #2026-81711.13: Approval of School & Office Supplies for Warehouse Stock Bid #2026-76, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) School & Office Supplies for Warehouse Stock Bid #2026-7611.14: Approval of Custodial Supplies, Equipment & Services Bid #2026-90, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) Custodial Supplies, Equip. & Services Bid #2026-9011.15: Approval of School Buses through Purchasing Cooperatives Quotation #2027-804, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) School Buses Purchasing Coop. Quote #2027-80411.16: Discussion and Action Regarding the La Joya ISD 2023-2026 Safety and Security Audit, Survey Summary of Responses, and Signature Page, Item Lead: David Torres, Director of Emergency Management Attachments: ( 1 ) LJISD 2023-2026 Safety & Security Audit, Survey Sum. of Resp.11.17: Discuss and Consider Approval of a Delegate and Alternate to the 2026 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Assembly, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Delegate & Alternate 2026 TASB Assembly11.19: Approval of Superintendent Employment Contract, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Superintendent Employment Contract11.20: Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose and Finalize Contract Terminations and Authorize Superintendent to Pursue Sanctions for Contract Abandonment, Item Lead: Mr. Patrick Smith, Deputy Chief of Human Capital, Talent Development & Strategic Staffing Attachments: ( 1 ) Propose & Finalize Contract Terminations-Pursue Sanctions12: CALENDAR - (Other)12.1: September 7, 2026: Labor Day - Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students12.2: September 16, 2026: Regular Board Meeting13: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)14: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-08-11 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)5.1: Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of the Lone Star Governance Coach and Texas Education Agency Conservator, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development & Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator5.2: Implementation of the LSG Integrity Instrument for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development5.3: Revisiting Board Operating Procedures for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development5.4: Goal Progress Measure Overview, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development5.5: 2026-2027 Goal Progress Measure Revisions, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent6: SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)6.1: District Vulnerability Assessment, presented by David Torres, Director of Emergency Management6.2: Facilities Condition Assessment Overview, presented by Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure6.3: Debt and Debt Services Forecast, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services7: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.7.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)7.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)7.3: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)8: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)9: CALENDAR - (Other)9.1: August 24, 2026: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027 and Regular Board Meeting10: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)11: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President4: PUBLIC COMMENTS5: LA JOYA ISD DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE5.1: Welcome, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President5.2: Introduction of Members, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President Attachments: ( 1 ) Members6: CLOSED SESSION - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.075 and 551.076. Time:6.1: Legal Matters which the Board may Discuss in Closed Session and upon which Action may be taken in Open Session: [Government Code, Sections 551.075 and 551.076].6.1.1: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report and Findings. Discussion of Corrective Action Plan for findings.6.1.3: Grant Project Updates.6.1.2: District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report.6.1.4: Discussion of Upcoming Goals, Priorities, and Direction for 2026-2027 School Year.6.1.5: Discussion and Vote on Campus Secure Area for the Upcoming School Year.6.1.6: Questions and Discussion.7: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION7.1: Next Meeting:8: DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS REMARKS9: ADJOURNMENT2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: PUBLIC HEARING - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5.1: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget & Proposed Tax Ra5.2: Public Input Regarding the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate6: BUDGET HEARING ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM - (Systems and Processes)6.1: Approval of Adoption of the Proposed 2026-2027 Budgets for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund and the Child Nutrition Fund, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Adoption of Proprosed 26-27 Budgets for General, Debt, CNS Funds7: STUDENT RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)7.1: Recognition of La Joya High School UIL State Solo and Ensemble Outstanding Performer Students, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. LJHS UIL State Solo & Ensemble Outstanding Performer Studen7.2: Recognition of Palmview High School Conjunto Students, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Palmview High School Conjunto Students7.3: Recognition of Palmview High School Conjunto Accordionists, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Palmview High School Conjunto Accordionists8: SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)8.1: Announcement of Campus and District Leadership, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership8.2: Instructional Model for 2026-27, presented by Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools, and Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership8.3: Strategic Investment Request, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services9: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)9.1: MAP Reading Fluency and CIRCLE/TXKEA (GPMs for Goals 1 & 2), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership9.2: Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 27 and June 3, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary9.3: Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator10: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes) To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approv10.1: Academics & School Leadership :10.1.1: Approval of Contract for Data Management for Assessment & Curriculum (DMAC) Services Through Region One Education Service Center for 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) Contract DMAC Services thru Region I 2026-202710.1.2: Approval of Agreement between Region One (ESC) Education Service Center and La Joya ISD Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement Region I ESC10.1.3: Approval of Purchase of Carnegie Learning Student Textbooks for 6th, 7th, 8th, Algebra 1, Algebra II, and Geometry through Books RFP Attachments: ( 1 ) Carnegie Learning Student Textbooks for 6-8, Alg. I-II, Geometry10.1.4: Approval of Math Catalyst Texas + ZEARN Math for Texas through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP Attachments: ( 1 ) Math Catalyst Texas ZEARN Math for Texas RFP10.1.5: Approval of Great Minds Leadership Development through Consultant Services (Professional Development & Staff Training) RFP Attachments: ( 1 ) Great Minds Leadership Development PD RFP10.1.6: Approval of Great Minds K-5 Literacy Professional Learning and Virtual Support through Consultant Services (Professional Development & Staff Training) RFP Attachments: ( 1 ) Great Minds K-5 Literacy Pro. Learning Consulting Services RFP10.1.7: Approval of K-Algebra II Mathematics Professional Learning through Consultant Services (Professional Development & Staff Training) RFP Attachments: ( 1 ) K-Alg. II Math Professional Learning Cons. Services PD RFP10.3.4: Approval of CFB Local Policy Update - Accounting: Inventories Attachments: ( 1 ) CFB Local Policy Update - Accounting - Inventories10.1.8: Approval of SAVVAS Program Implementation Essentials and Professional Learning through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) SAVVAS Program Imp. Essentials & Prof. Learning thru Pur. Coop.10.1.9: Approval of SAVVAS Program Implementation Essentials and Walkthroughs through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) SAVVAS Program Imp. Essentials & Walkthrough Purch. Coop.10.1.10: Approval of SAVVAS Social Studies High School Instructional Materials through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP Attachments: ( 1 ) SAVVAS Social Studies HS Instructional Materials RFP10.1.11: Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for the Special Education Department CSP #2026-27 (eLuma) Attachments: ( 1 ) Extension Staffing Contract Sp. Ed. Dept. CSP#2026-27 eLuma10.1.12: Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for Special Education Department CSP #2026-27 (National Recruiting Consultants) Attachments: ( 1 ) Extension Staffing Contract for Sp. Ed. Dept. CSP#2026-27 Nation10.1.13: Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for Special Education Department CSP #2026-27 (Sunbelt) Attachments: ( 1 ) Extension for Staffing Contract for Sp. Ed. Dept. CSP#2026-27 Su10.1.14: Approval of the Special Education IEP Writer CSP #2026-64 Attachments: ( 1 ) Special Ed. IEP Writer CSP#2026-6410.1.15: Approval of High-Quality Classroom Libraries for Kinder-2nd Through RFP #2025-41 Attachments: ( 1 ) High-Quality Classroom Libraries for K-2 RFP#2025-4110.1.16: Approval of Literacy Pack for K-2 Dual Language Students Through RFP #2025-41 Attachments: ( 1 ) Literacy Pack for K-2 Dual Language Students RFP#2025-4110.1.17: Approval of La Joya High School Band Uniform Purchase through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) La Joya HS School Band Uniform Purchase thru Purchasing Coop.10.2: Approval of Minutes :10.2.1: Special Meeting - May 27, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes Special Meeting May 27, 202610.2.2: Regular Meeting - June 3, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes Regular Meeting June 3, 202610.3: Business, Finance & Administrative Services :10.3.1: Approval of Independent Auditor Services RFQ #2024-59 Renewal Attachments: ( 1 ) Independent Auditor Services RFQ#2024-59 Renewal10.3.2: Approval of the Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collections between the County of Hidalgo, Office of Tax Assessor-Collector, and La Joya I.S.D. Attachments: ( 1 ) Interlocal Coop. Agreement Tax Assessment & Collections10.3.3: Approval of Investments/Investment Earnings as of March 31, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Investments-Investment Earnings as of March 31, 202610.3.5: Approval of 403(b) - Third Party Administrator Contract Renewal of 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) 403(b) Third Party Administrator Contract Renewal 2026-202710.3.6: Approval of 2026-2027 UKG Ready Timekeeping System through Purchasing Cooperatives Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 UKG Ready Time Keeping System thru Purchasing Coop.10.3.7: Approval of Final Budget Amendments for the General Fund (Funds 152-199) and the Child Nutrition Services Fund (Fund 101) for the period ending June 30, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Final Budget Amendments for General Funds 152-199 & CHS 101 peri10.3.8: Approval of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance CSP #2026-81 Attachments: ( 1 ) Excess Workers' Compensation Ins. CSP#2026-8110.4: Human Capital & Talent Development :10.4.1: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Student Resident Teachers Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU for Student Resident Teachers10.5: Information & Technology :10.5.1: Approval of Financial Administrative Software Application through Purchasing Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Financial Administrative Software Application10.6: Lone Star Governance :10.6.1: Approval of Report on MAP Reading Fluency and CIRCLE/TXKEA (GPMs for Goals 1 & 2) Attachments: ( 1 ) Report on MAP Reading Fluency & CIRCLE-TXKEA (GPMs Goals 1-2)10.6.2: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report for May 27 & June 3, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Time Use Tracker Report May 27 & June 3, 202610.7: Superintendent's Office :10.7.1: Approval of Momentum Education Consulting Agreement for TEA Conservator, Dr. Sylvia Ibarra Attachments: ( 1 ) Momentum Education Consulting Agreement for Dr. S. Ibarra11: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.11.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)11.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)11.3: Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)11.4: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)11.5: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)11.6: Hear Oral Arguments and Deliberate Regarding Hearing Examiner's Recommendations on Proposed Nonrenewals; consult with legal counsel regarding same. (Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074.)12: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)13: ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)13.1: Approval of the 2026-27 Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP), Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-27 Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)13.2: Approval of the Comprehensive 1:1 Early Literacy Intervention Tutoring CSP #2026-91, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Comprehensive 1-1 Early Literacy Inter. Tutoring CSP#2026-9113.3: Amend and Adopt the 2026-27 School Calendar for the ACE Campuses, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Amend & Adopt 26-27 School Calendar for ACE Campuses13.4: Approval of Supplemental Spanish Reading Program for Emergent Bilingual Student Support Through CTPA Plano ISD RFP #2023-035, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Spanish Reading Program for Emergent Bilingual Stu. RFP#2023-03513.5: Approval of Dell Laptops for High School Migrant Students through Quotation #2026-815, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Dell Laptops for High School Migrant Stud. Quote#2026-81513.6: Approval of Dell Chromebooks for Migrant Students in Grades 2nd-8th through Quotation #2026-815, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Dell Chromebooks for Migrant Students Grades 2-8 Quote#2026-81513.7: Approval of iPads for Pre-Kindergarten-1st Grade Migrant Students through Choice Partners, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) iPads for Pre-K-1st Migrant Students thru Choice Partners13.8: Approval of Instructional Resources Curriculum Grades 3rd through 12th through Purchasing Cooperatives, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Inst. Res. Curr. Grades 3-12 Purchasing Coop.13.9: Approval of HQIM Bluebonnet Learning English and Spanish Language Arts Curriculum K-5 through State Adopted Materials, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) HQIM Bluebonnet Learning Eng. & Spanish Lang. Arts Curr. K-513.10: Approval of SAVVAS Adopted Social Studies Instructional Materials through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) SAVVAS Adopted Social Studies Inst. Materials RFP13.11: Approval of Ratification for SAVVAS Science Refill Kits for the 2026-2027 School Year, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Ratification of SAVVAS Science Refil Kits 2026-2027 SY13.12: Approval of Purchase of Great Minds Math Books through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Great Minds Math Books thru Ed. Materils and Equip RFP13.13: Approval of Great Minds LIFT Grant Implementation Services - Approved Provider, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Great Minds LIFT Grant Imp. Services Approved Provider13.14: Approval of Purchase of MATHia & Digital Course Student Licenses for Secondary Math Instruction through Educational Materials & Equipment RFP, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) MATHia & Digital Course Lic. thru. Ed. Materials Equip. RFP13.15: Approval of Extension for Staffing Contract for the Special Education Department CSP #2026-27, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Extension for Staffing Contract Sp. Ed. Dept. CSP#2026-2713.16: Approval of the Special Education Consulting Services CSP #2026-88, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Special Ed. Consulting Services CSP#2026-8813.17: Approval of the Special Education Medicaid Reimbursement Filing CSP #2026-92, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Special Ed. Medicaid Reimbursement Filing CSP #2026-9213.18: Approval of Licenses Through Presence Learning Kanga Comprehensive Platform CSP #2026-27, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Licenses thru Presence Learning Kanga Coop. Platform CSP#2026-2713.19: Approval of Budget Amendments for the General Fund (Funds 152-199) Adopted 2026-2027 Budget, effective July 1, 2026, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendments General Funds (152-199) Adopted 26-27 Budget13.20: Approval of Allocation of 2027 Assessments for La Joya Independent School District, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Allocation of 2027 Assessments for LJISD13.21: Approval of iPads for the District Refresh through Purchasing Cooperative, Item Lead: Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer Attachments: ( 1 ) iPads for District Refresh - Purchasing Coop.13.22: Approval of Skyward Annual License Fee and Software Support, Item Lead: Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer Attachments: ( 1 ) Skyward Annual License Fees and Software Support13.23: Approval of Region One Education Service Center Personal Service Cooperative - Substitute Teacher Placement and Employee Absence Management (SUB-HUB), Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Region I Substitute Teacher Placement and Absences (SUB-HUB)13.24: Approval of the 2026-2027 La Joya I.S.D. Compensation Plan, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026-2027 La Joya ISD Compensation Plan13.25: Consider and Take Possible Action to Nonrenew Term Contracts, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Consider & Take Possible Action to Nonrenewal Term Contracts14: CALENDAR - (Other)14.1: June 19, 2026: Juneteenth Day14.2: June 29 to July 10, 2026: Central Administration will be closed for the Summer Break14.3: July 15, 2026: District Safety & Security Committee Meeting14.4: July 29, 2026: Regular Board Meeting15: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)16: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of Manuel "Ricky" Garcia, Head Baseball Coach at Palmview High School, and Guadalupe "Wally" Barrera, Head Baseball Coach at La Joya High School, for their Successful 2025-2026 Baseball Season. In addition, Recognition of Coach Manual "Ricky" Garcia for his Retirement and 35 Years of Dedicated Service to Education and Athletics, presented by Mr. José Peña, Executive Director of Athleti6: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)6.1: EOY MAP Results, Reading & Math (GPMs for Goals 1, 2 & 3), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership6.2: Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 20, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary7: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes) To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approv7.1: Academics & School Leadership :7.1.1: Approval of In-Kind Donation of Disney Musicals in School Stage Connect Award Attachments: ( 1 ) In-Kind Donation of Disney Musicals in School Stage Connect Awar7.1.2: Approval of the Interlocal Agreement Between South Texas College and La Joya Independent School District for the Dual Credit Programs Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement with STC for the Dual Credit Program7.2: Approval of Minutes :7.2.1: Budget Workshop and Regular Meeting May 20, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes Budget Workshop & Regular Meeting May 20, 20267.3: Business, Finance & Administrative Services :7.3.1: Approval of April 2026 Tax Collector's Report Attachments: ( 1 ) April 2026 Tax Collector's Report7.3.2: Approval of Phase IV - Financial Audit Services RFQ #2025-12 Attachments: ( 1 ) Phase IV - Financial Audit Services RFQ #2025-127.4: Lone Star Governance :7.4.1: Approval of Report on EOY MAP Results, Reading & Math (GPMs for Goals 1, 2, & 3) Attachments: ( 1 ) Report on EOY MAP Results, Reading & Math GPMs Goals 1-37.4.2: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 20, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Time Use Tracker Report - May 20, 20268: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.8.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)8.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)8.3: Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)8.4: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)8.5: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)8.6: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate and consult with legal counsel regarding administration's recommended contract actions, including recommendation to finalize nonrenewal of term contracts.8.7: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Hear Level Three employees' grievance appeal and deliberate with legal counsel regarding same.9: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)10: ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)10.1: Approval of Comprehensive School Performance and Capacity Building Partnership CSP #2025-83 - Extension, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Comprehensive School Perf. & Cap. Building Part. CSP#2025-8310.2: Consider and Take Possible Action to Nonrenew Term Contracts, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Action to Nonrenew Term Contracts10.3: Consider and Take Possible Action Concerning Level Three Employee Grievance Appeal, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Concerning Level III Emp. Grievance Appeals11: CALENDAR - (Other)11.1: June 17, 2026: Regular Board Meeting11.2: June 1-25, 2026: Summer Hours for Central Office Administration Staff (226 Days), working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Friday off12: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)13: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-05-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: STUDENT RECOGNITION(S) - (Other)5.1: Recognition of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Supts. Student Advisory Com. 2025-20265.2: Recognition of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Annual Torneo de Ortografía Participants and Winners, presented by Ms. Irma Zuniga, Executive Director for Bilingual and Mirgant Attachments: ( 1 ) UTRGV Annual Torneo de Ortografia Winners5.3: Recognition of 12 Students who Advanced to and Competed at Texas Science and Engineering Fair held at Texas A&M University, March 26-29, 2026, presented by Ms. Brenda Garcia, Executive Director for Math & Science Attachments: ( 1 ) 12 Students Adv. Texas Science and Eng. Fair Texas A&M5.4: Career and Technical Education Student Recognitions, presented by Mr. Pablo De Leon, CTE Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Career and Technical Education Student Rec.5.5: Recognition of Camarena Elementary Folklórico Mayaquen & Mayaquen Juvenile, presented by Nidia Ortiz, Executive Director of School Leadership Network 3 Attachments: ( 1 ) Camarena Elem. Folklorico Mayaquen and Juvenil5.6: Recognition of Camarena Elementary Lil Lobo Cheerleaders, presented by Nidia Ortiz, Executive Director of School Leadership Network 3 Attachments: ( 1 ) Camarena Elem. Lil Lobo Cheerleaders5.7: La Joya ISD Middle School UIL District Champions, presented by Mr. Abel Zamora Jr., UIL Academics Coordinator Attachments: ( 1 ) LJISD Middle School UIL District Champs5.8: La Joya ISD High School UIL Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Abel Zamora Jr., UIL Academics Coordinator Attachments: ( 1 ) LJISD HS UIL Regional Qualifiers5.9: Recognition of La Joya HS Mariachi Los Coyotes, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Mariachi Los Coyotes5.10: Recognition of La Joya High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and String Ensemble, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and String5.11: Recognition of La Joya High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble5.12: Recognition of La Joya High School Jewelettes Drill Team, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Jewelettes Drill Team5.13: Recognition of Juarez-Lincoln High School Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and String Ensemble, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) JLHS Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and String5.14: Recognition of Palmview High School Folklórico Ozomatli and La Joya High School Folklórico Tabasco, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Folklorico Ozomatli and LJHS Folklorico Tabasco5.15: Recognition of Palmview High School Indoor Percussion Ensemble, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble5.16: Recognition of Palmview High School Lobo Theater Company, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director for Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Lobo Theatre Company5.17: Recognition of La Joya ISD Middle School Bands receiving the 2026 UIL Sweepstakes Award, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) LJISD MS Bands 2026 UIL Sweepstakes Award5.18: Recognition of La Joya ISD Middle School Choirs receiving the 2026 UIL Sweepstakes Award, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) LJISD MS Choirs 2026 UIL Sweepstakes Award5.19: Recognition of Dr. Javier Saenz MS Orchestra for receiving the 2026 UIL Sweepstakes Award, presented by Mr. Ruben Adame, Director of Fine Arts Attachments: ( 1 ) Saenz MS Orchestra 2026 UIL Sweepstakes Award5.20: Recognition of Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School Boys and Girls Track and Field Division 3 District Champions, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) Saenz MS Boys and Girls Track Field Div. 35.21: Recognition of Dr. Javier Saenz Middle School Girls Soccer Field Division 3 District Champions, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) Saenz MS Girls Soccer Field Div. 3 Champs5.22: Recognition of La Joya HS, Juarez-Lincoln HS, and Palmview HS Special Olympics Track and Field State Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS, JLHS, PHS Special Olympics Track Field5.23: Recognition of La Joya High School Swimming Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics5.24: Recognition of La Joya High School Boys Basketball Bi-District Champions, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Boys Basketball Bi-District Champs5.25: Recognition of La Joya High School Girls Soccer Bi-District Playoffs, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Girls Soccer Bi-District Playoffs5.26: Recognition of La Joya High School Boys Soccer Bi-District Playoffs, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Boys Soccer Bi-District Playoffs5.27: Recognition of La Joya High School Powerlifting Regional and State Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Powerlifting Regional and State Qualifiers5.28: Recognition of La Joya High School Girls Track and Field Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Girls Track Field Reg. Qualifiers5.29: Recognition of La Joya High School Boys Track and Field Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Boys Track Field Reg. Qualifiers5.30: Recognition of La Joya High School Baseball Bi-District Champions, Regional Semi-Finalists, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) LJHS Baseball Bi-District Champs5.31: Recognition of Juarez-Lincoln High School Girls Soccer Bi-District Playoffs, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) JLHS Girls Soccer Bi-District Playoffs5.32: Recognition of Juarez-Lincoln High School Boys Soccer Regional Semi-Finalists, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) JLHS Boys Soccer Reg. Semi-Finalists5.33: Recognition of Juarez-Lincoln High School Golf Regional Qualifier, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) JLHS Golf Regional Qualifier5.34: Recognition of Juarez-Lincoln High School Boys Track and Field Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) JLHS Boys Track Field Regional Qualifiers5.35: Recognition of Juarez-Lincoln High School Swimming Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) JLHS Swimming Reg. Qualifiers5.36: Recognition of Palmview High School Girls Track and Field Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Girls Track Field Reg. Qualifiers5.37: Recognition of Palmview High School Boys Track and Field Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Boys Track Field Reg. Qualifiers5.38: Recognition of Palmview High School Girls Basketball District Champions, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Girls Basketball District Champs5.39: Recognition of Palmview High School Boys Basketball Bi-District Playoffs, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Boys Basketball Bi-District Playoffs5.40: Recognition of Palmview High School Powerlifting Regional and State Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Powerlifting Regional State Qualifiers5.41: Recognition of Palmview High School Golf Regional Qualifiers, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Golf Regional Qualifiers5.42: Recognition of Palmview High School Girls Soccer Bi-District Playoffs, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Girls Soccer Bi-District Playoffs5.43: Recognition of Palmview High School Boys Soccer District Champions, Regional Finalists, Elite 8, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Boys Soccer District Champs Elite 85.44: Recognition of Palmview High School Softball Bi-District Playoffs, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Softball Bi-District Playoffs5.45: Recognition of Palmview High School Baseball District Champions, Regional Semi-Finalists, presented by Mr. Jose Peña, Executive Director of Athletics Attachments: ( 1 ) PHS Baseball District Champs, Reg. Semi-Finalists6: CALENDAR - (Other)6.1: June 3, 2026: Regular Board Meeting7: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)8: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-05-20 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of Valedictorians and Salutatorians - La Joya ISD High Schools, presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Valedictorians & Salutatorians LJISD High Schools5.2: Recognition of the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Supt. Parent Advisory Committee 25-265.3: Recognition of the Superintendent's Educator Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Supt. Educator Advisory Committee 25-265.4: Recognition of the Superintendent's Principal Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Supt. Principal Advisory Committee 25-265.5: Recognition of Officer Luis Salinas for the Texas Campus Crime Stoppers Coordinator of the Year for the State of Texas, Award, presented by Mr. Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Luis Salinas, Texas Crime Stopper Award5.6: Recognition of La Joya ISD Police Department Officer Ashley Melgarejo for Life-Saving Actions, presented by Mr. Leonardo Sanchez, Chief of Police Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. LJISD Police Office Ashley Melgarejo6: SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)6.1: Budget Workshop & Compensation Manual Review, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services7: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)7.1: Spot Checks & Quality of Instruction Update (Goals 1-4) , presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership7.2: Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 6, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary7.3: Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator8: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes) To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approv8.1: Academics & School Leadership :8.1.1: Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Contract for Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Score Transfer Between La Joya ISD and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Attachments: ( 1 ) Interlocal Contract (TSI) Score Transfer with UTRGV8.1.2: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between La Joya ISD & Hidalgo County Bar Association Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU LJISD & Hidalgo County Bar Association8.2: Approval of Minutes :8.2.1: Regular Meeting May 6, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes Regular Meeting May 6, 20268.3: Business, Finance & Administrative Services :8.3.1: Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-11 as of May 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendmen 2026-11 as of May 20268.3.2: Approval of Resolution Authorizing Participation in Practical Purchasing Cooperative (PPC) Attachments: ( 1 ) Resolution Authorizing Participation in Purchasing Coop.8.3.3: Approval to Set the Date, Time, and Place for a Public Meeting to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate Attachments: ( 1 ) Set Date, Time & Place Public Mtg. to Discuss 26-27 Budget8.4: Lone Star Governance :8.4.1: Approval of Report on Spot Checks & Quality of Instruction Update (Goals 1-4) Attachments: ( 1 ) Report on Spot Checks & Quality Ins. Goals 1-48.4.2: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - May 6, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Time Use Tracker Report - May 6, 20268.5: Operations & Infrastructure :8.5.1: Declare Obsolete/Damaged/Scrap Property as Surplus Property and Authorize Sale of Surplus Property Items (Portables) via Online Public Auction Attachments: ( 1 ) Declare Obsolete-Damaged-Scrap Online Public Auction8.5.2: Approval of Maintenance of Open and Closed Loops/Cooling Tower/Boiler System CSP #2026-72 Attachments: ( 1 ) Maintenance of Open-Close Loops-Cooling Tower_Boiler CSP#2026-729: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.9.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)9.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)9.3: Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)9.4: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)9.5: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)9.6: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate regarding the nonrenewal and termination of Chapter 21 contracts and consult with legal counsel regarding same.10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)11: ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)11.1: Approval of the District-Wide Technology Devices Quotation #2026-815, Item Lead, Haissam Mayasi, Chief Information Officer Attachments: ( 1 ) District-Wide Technology Devices Quote #2026-81511.2: Consider and Take Possible Action to Nonrenew and Terminate Chapter 21 Contracts, Item Lead: Ms. Robyn Derington, Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) Nonrenew and Terminate Chap. 21 Contracts12: CALENDAR - (Other)12.1: May 19-23, 2026: National Educational Bosses' Week12.2: May 23, 2026: La Joya ISD Graduation Class of 2026 @ Bert Ogden Arena, Edinburg, Texas12.3: May 25, 2026: Memorial Day - Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students12.4: May 27, 2026: Special Called Board Meeting - Student Recognitions @ LJISD Alejandro "Alex" Saenz Performing Arts Center13: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)14: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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12: CALENDAR - (Other)12.1: May 2026: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month12.2: May 2026: National Occupational Therapy Month1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, presented by S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day5.2: Recognition of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, May 1-31, 2026, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. National Speech-Language-Hearing Month5.3: Recognition of National Occupational Therapy Month, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. National Occupational Therapy Month5.4: Recognition of National Principals Day 2026, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. of National Principals Day 20265.5: Recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, 2026, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. of Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8, 20265.6: Recognition of School Nurses' Week (May 6-12, 2026), presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. School Nurses' Week, May 6-12, 20265.7: Recognition of La Joya ISD Police Officers for National Police Week, May 11-15, 2026, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. LJISD Police Officers National Police Week May 11-15, 20266: SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)6.1: Update on Strategic Plan & PMOC, including Strategic Plan Dashboard Unveiling, presented by Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Officer6.2: Years of Service Update, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services6.3: Transportation Update & Recommendations, presented by Mr. S.P. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure7: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)7.1: Special Education Audit & Superintendent Constraint 2 Update, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership, and Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance7.2: Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 22, 2026, presented by Ms. Mari Elizondo, School Board Administrative Assistant7.3: Board Self-Assessment, presented by Ms. Monica Jaloma, Lone Star Governance Coach8: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes) To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approv8.1: Academics & School Leadership :8.1.1: Approval of Pre-K Professional Development and Curriculum Support through RFP #2025-55 Attachments: ( 1 ) Pre-K Prof. Development & Curriculum Support8.1.2: Approval of Summer School Reading Program for General Education Students through Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Summer School Reading Pro. General Ed. Students8.1.3: Approval of Summer School Reading Program for Special Education Students through Region 19 Allied States Cooperative Attachments: ( 1 ) Summer School Reading Pro. Special Ed. Students8.2: Approval of Minutes :8.2.1: District Safety and Security Committee Meeting April 15, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes District Safety & Security Com. Mtg. April 15, 20268.2.2: Regular Meeting April 22, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Minutes Regular Meeting April 22, 20268.3: Business, Finance & Administrative Services :8.3.1: Approval of March 2026 Tax Collector's Report Attachments: ( 1 ) March 2026 Tax Collector's Report8.3.2: DEAB (Local) Policy Revision-Compensatory Time Attachments: ( 1 ) DEAB (Local) Policy Revision-Compensatory Time8.4: Human Capital & Talent Development :8.4.1: Approval of Agreement with Holdsworth Center for Student Teachers Attachments: ( 1 ) Agreement with Holdworth Center for Student Teachers8.5: Lone Star Governance :8.5.1: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 22, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Time Use Tracker Report April 22, 20268.5.2: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Monitoring Report: Board Constraint 2 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Monitoring Report - Board Constraint 28.6: Operations & Infrastructure :8.6.1: Approval of Escandon Elementary Easement Agreement - Acceptance of Payment and Approval of Terms Attachments: ( 1 ) Escandon Elem. Easement Agreement8.6.2: Approval of Lift Station License Usage Agreement with RS La Homa, LLC—at E.B. Reyna Elementary School Attachments: ( 1 ) Lift Station Lic. Usage Agreement RS La Homa LLC, Reyna Elem.9: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.9.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)9.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)9.3: Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)9.4: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)9.5: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)9.6: Pursuant to Texas Government Codes 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate and consult with legal counsel regarding administration's recommended contract actions, including recommendations to propose and finalize nonrenewals and propose and finalize terminations for employees holding Chapter 21 contracts.10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)11: ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)11.1: Approval of Kitchen Equipment for CNS Department, Item Lead: S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) Kitchen Equipment for CNS Dept.11.2: Approval of Lone Star Governance - Board Self-Assessment Using the LSG Integrity Instrument, Item Lead: Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Board Self-Assessment Using the LSG Integrity Instrument11.3: Consider and Take Possible Action to Amend Program Change Resolution to Address Additional Staffing Overages and Propose Nonrenewals for Reduction in Force, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) Amend Program Change Resolution - Reduction in Force12.3: May 2026: Mental Health Awareness Month12.4: May 1, 2026: National Lunch Hero Day12.5: May 1, 2026: National Principals' Day12.6: May 4-8, 2026: Decision Day & Scholarships (All High Schools)12.7: May 4-8, 2026: Teacher Appreciation Week12.8: May 6-12, 2026: National Nurses' Week12.9: May 7, 2026: La Joya Honors Banquet12.10: May 8, 2026: School Communicators Day12.11: May 8, 2026: Mother's Day Events (Campuses)12.12: May 8-9, 2026: Employee Wellness Softball Tournament12.13: May 11-15, 2026: National Police Week12.14: May 12, 2026: Senior Baccalaureate12.15: May 15, 2026: De Colores Festival @ La Joya ISD Pack Stadium12.16: May 16, 2026: Armed Forces Day12.17: May 19-23, 2026: National Educational Bosses' Week12.18: May 20, 2026: Regular Board Meeting13: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)14: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS - Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools Attachments: ( 1 ) 1 District Advisory Committee 5-5-26.pptx2: DAC REMINDERS & MEETING NORMS - Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) 2 District Advisory Committee 5-5-26.pptx (1)3: DISTRICT OF INNOVATION - Ms. Robyn Derigton, Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) 3 What is District of Innovation in Texas4: TAPR REPORT - Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) 4 032526 - 2024-25 TAPR Report for Board.pptx5: SUMMER PROGRAMS UPDATE - Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) 5 040826 Summer Programs Update.pptx6: BUDGET DEVELOPMENT 26-27 - Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) 6 Budget Development 26-27.pptx7: FACILITIES CONDITION ASSESSMENT & FACILITIES MASTER PLAN SERVICES/TRANSPORTATION AUDIT UPDATE - Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) 7 Facilities Condition Asst. & Fam. Master Plan Services-Transportation Audit Update8: DATES & EVENTS TO KNOW - Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations8.1: May 2026 Newsletter & Upcoming Events9: ADJOURNMENT - Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools2026-04-22 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of Dr. Maria Filomena Leo, Former La Joya ISD Superintendent of Schools, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) Dr. Maria Filomena Leo Former LJISD Superintendent5.2: Recognition of Mr. Emilio Cantú, Former La Joya ISD Mariachi Director, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) Emilio Cantu, Former LJISD Mariachi Director5.3: Recognition of Ruben Adame, Fine Arts Director, Inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance Attachments: ( 1 ) Ruben Adame, Fine Arts Director8.4: Lone Star Governance :5.4: Recognition of Parent, Family and Community Liaisons, and Public School Volunteers (April 20-24), presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance Attachments: ( 1 ) Parent, Family & Com. Liaisons Public School Volunteer5.5: Recognition of National School Lunch Hero Day: May 1, 2026, presented by S.P. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) National School Lunch Hero Day - May 1, 20265.6: Recognition of the La Joya ISD Public Relations & Communications Office, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) LJISD Public Relations & Communications Office6: SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)6.1: Update on Head Start Partnership & Next Steps, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership7: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)7.1: Focused Quality Seats Analysis with Annual School Plan Updates, presented by Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Daniel King, Executive Director of Region One ESC & Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership7.2: Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 8, 2026, presented by Ms. Mari Elizondo, School Board Administrative Assistant7.3: Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator8: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes) To promote efficient meetings, the Board may act on more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. The consent agenda shall be comprised of items specified in this Section for which the Superintendent anticipates no board deliberation prior to action being taken on the item and for which the Superintendent recommends approv8.1: Academics & School Leadership :8.1.1: Approval of MOU Between Hidalgo County and La Joya ISD for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) Attachments: ( 1 ) MOU Hidalgo County & LJISD for JJAEP8.1.2: Head Start Partnership Non-Renewal and Transition Plan for 2026-2027 School Year Attachments: ( 1 ) Head Start Partnership Non-Renewal for 2026-20278.2: Approval of Minutes :8.2.1: Regular Meeting April 8, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Regular Meeting April 8, 20268.3: Business, Finance & Administrative Services :8.3.1: Approval of Budget Amendment 2026-10 as of April 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Amendment 2026-10 as of April 20268.4.1: Approval of Report on Focused Quality Seats Analysis with Annual School Plan Updates Attachments: ( 1 ) Report on Focused Quality Seats Analysis w_Annual School Plan8.4.2: Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - April 8, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) LSG Time Use Tracker Report April 8, 20269: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.9.1: Consultation with the Board's Attorney. (Texas Government Code 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; and Texas Government Code 551.129: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call.)9.2: Discuss Personnel Matters and Board and Superintendent Duties. (Texas Government Code 551.074: For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee, including Board Operating Procedures and Self-Assessment.)9.3: Discuss Property Matters. (Texas Government Code 551.072: For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.)9.4: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Findings. (Texas Government Code 551.076: To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.)9.5: Personally Identifiable Information About Public School Students. (Texas Government Code 551.0821: For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public-school student, if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.)9.6: Pursuant to Texas Government Codes 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate and consult with legal counsel regarding administration's recommended contract actions, including recommendations to propose and finalize nonrenewals and propose and finalize terminations for employees holding Chapter 21 contracts.10: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)11: ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)11.1: Consider and Take Possible Action to Adopt and Authorize Implementation of Program Change Impacting Multiple Campuses and District-level Departments, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) Implementation Program Change Campuses & Depts.11.2: Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose Nonrenewals of Chapter 21 Term Contracts and Designate Hearing Officer for Nonrenewal Hearings, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) Propose Nonrenewals of Chap. 21 Term Cont. & Hearings11.3: Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose and Finalize Mid-contract and End-of-year Terminations of Chapter 21 Probationary Contracts, Item Lead: Ms. Jaime Miller, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) Propose-Finalize Mid-Contract & End-of-year Termination Chap. 2112: CALENDAR - (Other)12.1: April 20-24, 2026: Public School Volunteer Week12.2: April 22, 2026: Administrative Professionals Day12.3: April 28, 2026: School Bus Driver Appreciation Day12.4: April 30, 2026: Día del Niño12.5: May 2026: Mental Health Awareness Month12.6: May 1, 2026: National Principals' Day12.7: May 1, 2026: School Lunch Hero Day12.8: May 1, 2026: National Space Day - Space Exploration Night12.9: May 3-9, 2026: Teacher Appreciation Week (Day May 6, 2026)12.10: May 5, 2026: National Foster Care Day12.11: May 5-6, 2026: LJISD Wellness Softball Tournament12.12: May 6, 2026: School Nurse Day12.13: May 6, 2026: Regular Board Meeting13: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)14: ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President4: PUBLIC COMMENTS5: LA JOYA ISD DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE5.1: Welcome, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President5.2: Introduction of Members, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President Attachments: ( 1 ) Members6: CLOSED SESSION - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.075 and 551.076. Time:6.1: Matters which the Board may Discuss in Closed Session and upon which Action may be taken in Open Session:6.1.1: Legal Matters: [Government Code, Sections 551.075 and 551.076].6.1.1.1: Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report and Findings. Discussion of the Corrective Action Plan for findings.6.1.1.2: Additional secure area fencing project update.6.1.1.3: District re-key initiative.6.1.1.4: Grant Project Updates/Completed Projects/Preparation for DVA.6.1.1.5: Questions and Discussion.7: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - Time:7.1: Next Meeting:8: DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE REMARKS9: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-16 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-02-16 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2026-01-19 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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 Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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 Orders2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion