May 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed in this part of the LISD Board Meeting Agenda have been presented and discussed at previous Board Meetings, Board Committee Meetings, or are considered to be routine items or matter.
 

2. 1. Approval and ratification of:
       * Unaudited Financial Statements
       * Donations Report
       * Tax Collection Report
       * Monthly Disbursements

3. 2. Approval of Minutes:
     * Regular Board Meeting ~ April 16, 2026
     * Special Called Meeting ~ April 23, 2026
     * Special Called Meeting ~ April 30, 2026

4. 3. Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendments.

3A. BA #2526-48 Capital Projects Fund (616) budget amendment in the amount of $237,567 to reallocate residual balances from the Performing Arts Complex and LISD Administration Building to Heights Elementary School for the demolition of 1302 Market Street.

3B. BA #2526-49 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $28,738 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.

3C. BA #2526-50 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $45,249 for the reclassification of residual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds from projects referred to in Exhibit A to the replacement of shades at the Dr. Moreno Aquatic Center in the amount of $10,000, the replacement of playground shades at Milton Elementary in the amount of $9,500, an LED light upgrade to parking lot fixtures at Transportation in the amount of $7,749 and basketball court motor repairs at Martin High School in the amount of $18,000 and this budget amendment is contingent on approval of agenda item #11.

3D. BA #2526-51 - General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $5,362,405 to appropriate revenues and expenditures for the Teacher Incentive Allotment.

3E. BA #2526-52 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $600 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories from the Board of Trustees' discretionary funds.

5. 4. Discussion and possible action to approve the recommendation or selection for the following bids, proposals, or qualifications. Purchases shall be made from appropriations in the adopted/amended budget.

4A. Renewal of RFP 24-007: Electrical Items, Supplies and Related Materials.  Estimated expenditures of $220,000.
4B. Renewal of RFP 25-011: Landscaping Services.  Estimated expenditures of $100,000.
4C. Renewal of RFP 22-021: E-Rate Round 26 FY 2023 Internet Access.  Estimated expenditures of $56,400.  
4D. TIPS 230105: Cell Phone Storage.  Estimated expenditures of $130,000.
4E. RFP 26-005: Certified Deaf Interpreter Services.  Estimated expenditures of $300,000.
4F. Region One ESC Interlocal Agreement for Staff and Student Development and Related Services.  Estimated expenditures of $285,000.
4G. Allied States Cooperative 24-7490 and Buyboard 759-25: ERP Software.  Estimated expenditures of $675,000.
4H. RFQ 2023-005: Professional Environmental Engineering Consultant Services - Heights Elementary Demolition Project.  
4I. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: HVAC Installation of Equipment, Services, Equipment Repair and Related Services.  Estimated expenditures of $250,000.
4J. RFQ 2026-003: Roofing Consultants/Professional Architectural Services.
4K. RFP 26-010: Contractors for General Repairs, Maintenance, Remodeling & Special Projects.  Estimated expenditures of $320,000.
4L. Revision to Buyboard 730-24: Polymer Injection Products - Foundation and Pavement Lifting Services.
4M. Procurement Method of Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) for the demolition at 1302 Market Street (near Heights Elementary School).
4N. TIPS 240901: Police Vehicles.  Estimated expenditures of $181,070.

6. 5. Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of Low Attendance Waivers to the Texas Education Agency for safety and inclement weather reasons for September 25, 2025, November 17, 2025, January 26, 2026, and January 27, 2026.

7. 6. Discussion and possible action to approve the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application for the 2026-2027 school year. 

8. 7. Discussion and possible action to approve the updated investment strategies and broker/dealer list as required annually in accordance with the board policy CDA (Legal /Local), OTHER REVENUES INVESTMENTS and Public Investment Act.

9. 8. Discussion and possible action to approve the Investment Report for the Third Quarter ended March 31, 2026.

10. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding the Guidance & Counseling Department, including review of and recommendation for revisions to Policy EIC (Local)—Academic Achievement: Class Ranking. 

11. REGULAR AGENDA

12. 10. Discussion and possible action to approve the reclassification of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Funding in the amount of $45,249.

13. 11. Discussion and possible action to approve an MOU between Laredo Independent School District and Workforce Solutions of South Texas.

14. 12. Discussion and possible action to approve the request for additional FTEs for the 2026-2027 school year:

  *3 FTEs. - Special Education Teacher - Self-Contained Unit (TE01/187 Days) Funding source: (199-11-23). Cost $231.180 Salary with benefits.

   *3 FTEs. - Special Education - Teacher Assistant II (SI02/187 Days) Funding source: (199-11-23). Cost $104.514, Salary with benefits.

   *1 FTE — Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN (SI05/197 Days) Funding source: (211-33-30). Cost $43,434.64, Salary with benefits.

15. 13. Discussion and presentation regarding the Laredo ISD Driver's Education Program and the current services offered to students. 

16. 14. Discussion and presentation on radio communications between the Laredo ISD Police Department and the Webb County Sheriff's Office. Possible closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076.

17. 15. Discussion and presentation on MOU with LPD (Tag Unit) and LISD PD. Possible closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076.

18. 16. Discussion and possible action as to update on District safety matters, including discussion with legal counsel. Possible closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074, 551.076, and 551.089.

19. 17. Discussion and possible action on the duties and responsibilities of the Internal Auditor as assigned by the Board of Trustees, including the potential assignment of auditing duties.  Possible Closed Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (a)(1).

20. 18. Communication and Updates

21. 19. Adjournment