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SPECIAL_DISTRICT • La salle COUNTY

Robert Ayala, Jr

Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
COTULLA ISD

Elected Trustee, Place 3 for Cotulla ISD.

ramiro.nava@cotullaisd.net(830) 879-3073
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Roll-Call Liberty Index
Freedom Score: 47.1/100▼ -4.7 pts (5Y)
Statewide Rank: #26178 in Texas
Fiscal Restraint
44.6/100
Regulatory Restraint
49.1/100
Lone Dissents
0

Electoral History & Canvass Margins

May 2025 COTULLA ISD Official General Election Canvass (2025-05-03)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
ELECTED / WON
Robert Ayala, Jr (Current Profile)100.0% (128 votes)
Early Voting: 78Election Day: 44Mail Ballots: 6

Roll-Call Voting Record & Scorecard

Total Recorded Votes
398
Yes Votes
398 (100%)
No / Dissenting Votes
0 (0%)
Abstentions
0

Recorded Public Votes Log

Ordered from most impactful to Freedom Score to least impactful
#1VOTED: YES-8.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Approve a resolution to set the tax rate for 2026-27 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#2VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration to approve the Petroleum Bids Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#3VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Discussion regarding contract non-renewals
#4VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Administrator Contracts
#5VOTED: YES+5.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration to approve the District Fiscal Auditors Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#6VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#7VOTED: YES-5.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#8VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#9VOTED: YES+5.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#10VOTED: YES-5.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#11VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the Third Year Safety and Security Audit Cycle-2023-2026
#12VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#13VOTED: YES+4.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#14VOTED: YES-4.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#15VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026 District Audit Report
#16VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the Speech Contract for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#17VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Dual Credit Partnership Agreement and the 2026-27 Early College High School MOU with South Texas College Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#18VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Consideration to approve the Administrator Contracts
#19VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Consideration to approve Probationary Contracts
#20VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#21VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#22VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#23VOTED: YES+4.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#24VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#25VOTED: YES-4.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#26VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Discussion regarding probationary contracts
#27VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#28VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#29VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#30VOTED: YES-4.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#31VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#32VOTED: YES+4.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#33VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#34VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
The board take possible action regarding the Superintendent's Contract
#35VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#36VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#37VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#38VOTED: YES-4.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#39VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#40VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#41VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#42VOTED: YES+4.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#43VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the legal agreement with Maddox & Muniz Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#44VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Review and discussion of District Contracted Lawn Services Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#45VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#46VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#47VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#48VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#49VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#50VOTED: YES-4.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
#51VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners
#52VOTED: YES+4.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#53VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Cotulla ISD and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#54VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration to approve an agreement between South Texas College and Cotulla ISD  for an Adult Education and Literacy Program Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#55VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Professional Contracts
#56VOTED: YES+4.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate
#57VOTED: YES-4.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#58VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#59VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration to approve the procurement of Library books for the 2025-26 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#60VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration to approve the 2025 Fiscal Audit Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#61VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#62VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#63VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#64VOTED: YES+4.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#65VOTED: YES-4.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#66VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Consideration to approve Professional Contracts for the following campuses:
#67VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders
#68VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt
#69VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#70VOTED: YES-4.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation
#71VOTED: YES+4.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#72VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consider approval of Certifcation of Compliance with certain laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 as enacted by SB 12 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#73VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Worker's Compensation Plan Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#74VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#75VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the Class of 2027 Senior Trip Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#76VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#77VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration to grant Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent hiring authority of behalf of Cotulla ISD Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#78VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#79VOTED: YES-2.9 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#80VOTED: YES+2.9 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-10-21
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#81VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Property & Liability Insurance Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#82VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with La Salle County and the La Salle County Food Pantry for the use of the George Hopkins Cafeteria facility for a County Food Pantry Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#83VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 School Board Meeting Dates Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#84VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#85VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#86VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve a Resolution regarding paraprofessional salaries for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#87VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#88VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#89VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration to approve an Election Order for School Board Trustee for May 2, 2026 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#90VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 55.074,55.082,and 551.0821, the Board will consider the Level III Parent Grievance filed by Dr. Margie Hinojosa
#91VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-07-21
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#92VOTED: YES-2.8 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-02-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#93VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-01-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#94VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-09-16
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#95VOTED: YES+2.8 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-08-19
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#96VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-10-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#97VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration to approve the updated 2026-27 Academic and Extra-Curricular Stipend Lists Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#98VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#99VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration to approve a nomination to the TASB Board of Directors Region 20 Representative Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#100VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Extra-Curricular Stipends Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#101VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the SRO Memorandum of Understanding with the La Salle County Sheriff's Department Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#102VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Appraisal Calendar Presenter: Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal Programs
#103VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#104VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consideration to approve TASB Policy Update 127 affecting policies BJCF (LOCAL): Superintendent – Non-renewal, CAA (LOCAL): Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives – Financial Ethics, DC( LOCAL): Employment Practices, DH (LOCAL): Employee Standards of Conduct, DP (LOCAL): Personnel Positions, DPA (LOCAL): Personnel Positions – Principals, DPB( LOCAL): Personnel Positions – Other Personnel Positions
#105VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration and possible action regarding the Cotulla ISD Teacher Incentive Allotment application/plan Presenter: Kim Hoff, Vice-President
#106VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#107VOTED: YES-2.7 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration to approve Budget Amendment Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#108VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-11-17
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#109VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-09-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#110VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-11-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#111VOTED: YES+2.7 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-04-15
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#112VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with South Texas Rural Health Services Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#113VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Extra-Curricular Stipends Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#114VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the salaries for Administrators, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Auxiliary Staff and Bus Drivers for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#115VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#116VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the continuation of the Teacher Stipend for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#117VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the Academic Stipends for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#118VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-30
Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-105 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#119VOTED: YES-2.6 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-30
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#120VOTED: YES+2.6 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration to adopt a resolution regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#121VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the annual retainer with Walsh Gallegos, Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C. Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#122VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration to approve the Optional School Flex Day Program application for 2026-27 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#123VOTED: YES+2.5 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration to approve a resolution to address SB 11 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#124VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-104 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#125VOTED: YES-2.5 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#126VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#127VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Cotulla ISD and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#128VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-21
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#129VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#130VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#131VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the Academic Stipends for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#132VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 List of Appraisers Presenter: Heather Ramirez, Director of Federal Programs
#133VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-107 Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#134VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with La Salle County and the La Salle County Food Pantry for the use of the George Hopkins Cafeteria facility for a County Food Pantry Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#135VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed affordable housing development and any associated property tax exemption or abatement, including authorization for the Superintendent or designee to provide testimony and represent the District's interests. Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#136VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Substitute Pay Scale Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#137VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consideration to approve a School Teaching Permit
#138VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Consideration to approve the progress of Uncertified Teachers
#139VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Discussion and possible action regarding SB 546 on Three-Point Seat Belts Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#140VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#141VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration to approve the revised Academic Stipend List Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#142VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#143VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration to approve the Superintendent's Evaluation Tool Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#144VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-08-18
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#145VOTED: YES+2.4 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-05-19
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#146VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-06-17
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#147VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-02-19
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#148VOTED: YES-2.4 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-01-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#149VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#150VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration to approve a Resolution authorizing employee pay during a Federal Disaster Declaration Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#151VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Substitute Pay Scale Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#152VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the salaries for Administrators, Teachers, Professionals, Paraprofessionals, Auxiliary, and Bus Drivers for the 2026-27 School Year Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#153VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-05-18
Consideration to approve the repurposing of positions in the District
#154VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#155VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-09
Consideration to approve the MOU with Texas A&M University in San Antonio Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#156VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration to approve a resolution to pay employees due to inclement weather Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#157VOTED: YES+2.3 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-16
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#158VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration to approve the 2025-26 Academic Calendar Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#159VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration and possible action regarding the Parent Grievance filed by Dr. Margie Hinojosa
#160VOTED: YES-2.3 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-10-20
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#161VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the joining the Boys and Girls Club of Laredo to provide an after-school program in Cotulla ISD beginning in August 2026 Presenter: Louisa Franklin, Board Member
#162VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consideration to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between La Salle County and Cotulla ISD for the La Salle County Food Pantry Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#163VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consideration and possible action to approve the liquidation of a school bus to the La Salle County Fire and Rescue Department Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#164VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-12-15
Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion
#165VOTED: YES-2.2 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-06-16
Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments
#166VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-07-15
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#167VOTED: YES+2.2 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-03-18
Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings
#168VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-09-01
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#169VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the Region 20 Education Service Center Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program Teacher Residency Memorandum of Understanding Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#170VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Camino Real Services and Cotulla ISD Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#171VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#172VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consideration to approve a Delegate and Alternate Delegate to the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent of Schools
#173VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-30
Consideration to approve the Certification of Provisions of Instructional Materials Presenter: Heather Ramirez, District Testing Coordinator/Federal Programs Director
#174VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-30
ALL ITEMS ON THE AGENDA ARE SUBJECT TO DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION:
#175VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-02-26
Consider and take possible action to approve Teacher Certification Waiver in accordance with HB 2 Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#176VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-04-21
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#177VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2025-03-17
Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts
#178VOTED: YES-2.1 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-12-16
Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion
#179VOTED: YES+2.1 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2024-05-20
Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls
#180VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-17
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Sick Leave Bank Days Presenter: Dr. Frank Guerra, Director of Human Resources & Secondary Instructional Services
#181VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-08-10
Consideration to approve the PREP Grow Your Own Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M Kingsville Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent
#182VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-07-30
Consideration to approve the 2026-27 Student Accident Insurance Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#183VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#184VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-06-22
Discussion and possible action regarding the written protocol used by Cotulla ISD for law enforcement when visiting campuses in an official capacity Presenter: Louisa Franklin, Board Member
#185VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-04-20
Consideration to approve the Personnel Report-Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations and/or Retirements
#186VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-03-30
Consideration to approve an MOU with CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC Presenter: Dr. Ramiro Nava, Superintendent of Schools
#187VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2026-01-26
Consideration to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the High School Gym Presenter: Alfredo Vela, Chief Financial & Operations Officer
#188VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2023-09-18
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#189VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2023-05-15
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#190VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2022-09-19
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#191VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2022-05-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#192VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-09-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#193VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2021-05-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#194VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2020-09-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#195VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2020-05-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#196VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2019-09-16
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#197VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (5-2)
2019-05-20
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#198VOTED: YES+2.0 Score Impact • Pro-LibertyOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-09-17
Resolution Expanding Homestead & Over-65 / Disabled Taxpayer Ad Valorem Exemption
#199VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (7-0)
2018-05-21
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy
#200VOTED: YES-2.0 Score Impact • Gov't ExpansionOutcome: PASSED (6-1)
2017-09-18
Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Non-Voter-Approved Certificates of Obligation & Debt Levy