August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027 and Regular Meeting
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1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)
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2. ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)
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3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)
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4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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5. PUBLIC HEARING - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)
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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
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5.2. Public Input Regarding the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027
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6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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6.1. Goals Update: Final STAAR/EOC, Accountability & North Star Results, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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6.2. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - July 29, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary
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6.3. Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator
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7. SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE(S)/ANNOUNCEMENTS - (Vision and Goals)
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7.1. Staffing and Vacancies Update for Start of School, presented by Mr. Patrick Smith, Deputy Chief of Human Capital, Talent Development & Strategic Staffing
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7.2. Transportation Updates for Start of School, presented by Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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8. 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 approval. At the request of any member of the School Board, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed from the consent agenda and given individual deliberation and action. Requests for the removal of an item from the consent agenda are to be made to the presiding officer at the time that the consent agenda is up for consideration. |
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8.1. Academics & School Leadership:
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8.1.1. Approval of Agreement for ADMORE Behavioral Therapy, LLC
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8.1.2. Approval of Agreement for Advancing Together
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8.1.3. Approval of Agreement for Angels of Love Memorandum of Understanding (Youth Development Programs)
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8.1.4. Approval of Agreement for Buckner Children and Family Services, Inc.
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8.1.5. Approval of Character Development License through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.1.6. Approval of Agreement for Child Fund International U.S. Program
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8.1.7. Approval of Agreement for Children's Bereavement Center Rio Grande Valley
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8.1.8. Approval of Agreement for Lone Star State Health
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8.1.9. Approval of Agreement for Mesquite Treatment Center, LLC
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8.1.10. Approval of Agreement for Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
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8.1.11. Approval of MOU between ADMORE Behavioral Therapy LLC and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.12. Approval of MOU between Behavioral Health Solutions and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.13. Approval of MOU between ChildFund and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.14. Approval of MOU between City of Palmview Municipal Library and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.15. Approval of MOU between Speer Memorial Library and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.16. Approval of MOU between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Community Health Programs and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.17. Approval of MOU between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and La Joya ISD Texas ACE Program
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8.1.18. Approval of Contract Extension of Predictable Web-Based Software System CSP
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8.1.19. Approval of Professional Development and Coaching Proposal through Consultant Services RFP 2025-70
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8.1.20. Approval of Agreement for College Readiness Prep for 2026-27 Academic Year through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.1.21. Approval of Budget Increase for Great Minds LIFT Grant Implementation Services - Approved Provider
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8.1.22. Approval of Contract Extension for Student/Athletic Insurance CSP #2025-84
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8.1.23. Approval of Kanga for Therapy Licenses for the 2026-2027 School Year through Staffing Consultant Services for the Special Education Department CSP
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8.1.24. Approval of Imagine Learning (Edgenuity) Online Courseware for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.1.25. Approval of MOU for Attendance and Truancy Services between Hidalgo County Constable Precinct #3 and La Joya ISD
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8.2. Approval of Minutes:
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8.2.1. Regular Meeting July 29, 2026
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8.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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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
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8.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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8.4.1. Approval of the Online Training Platform Contract for the 2026-2027 School Year through Purchasing Cooperative
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8.4.2. Approval of the DMAC TEKSready Contract Agreement for the 2026-2027 School Year
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8.4.3. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Region One Education Service Center Teacher Alternative Certification Program
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8.5. Information & Technology:
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8.5.1. Approval of Surveillance Camera Installation Services through the Purchasing Cooperatives
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8.5.2. Approval of PDF Annotation Resource Platform through Purchasing Cooperatives
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8.5.3. Approval of Battery Backup for Critical IT Infrastructure CSP #2026-67
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8.5.4. Approval of Online Resource Platform through Purchasing Cooperatives
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8.5.5. Approval of Contract Renewal of Timely Master Service Agreement
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8.5.6. Approval of 2026-2027 Region One ESC PEIMS Cooperative
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8.5.7. Approval of Contract Renewal of Classlink Subscription through Region 8 TIPS Purchasing Cooperative
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8.6. Lone Star Governance:
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8.6.1. Approval of Report on Goals Update: Final STARR/EOC, Accountability & North Star Results
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8.6.2. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - July 29, 2026
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8.7. Operations & Infrastructure:
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8.7.1. Approval of 2026-2027 Texas Department of Agriculture Adult Meal Pricing
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8.7.2. Approval of Procurement of Facility Sanitation and Services for Child Nutrition Services through Region One ESC Child Nutrition Program Purchasing Cooperative
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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. |
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.
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10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)
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11. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
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11.1. Approval of Policy Update 127, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11.2. Approval of Budget Increase for Staffing Consultant Services for the Special Education Department CSP #2026-27, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11.3. Approval of Literacy Intervention and Supplemental Reading Support Program CSP #2027-02, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11.4. Rescind and Approve Corrected Award for Student Assessment, Progress Monitoring, and Professional Learning Services CSP #2027-04, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11.5. Approval of BE Local Policy Update - Board Meetings, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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11.6. Approval of Contract Extension for Property & Casualty Insurance CSP #2026-11, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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11.7. Approval of Contract Extension for Employee Voluntary Insurance Benefits Plans CSP #2025-72, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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11.8. Approval of Unemployment Compensation Program Renewal for 2026-2027, Item Lead: Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services
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11.9. 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
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11.10. 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 & Administrative Services
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11.11. 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
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11.12. Approval of La Joya High School Video Scoreboard and Display System Quotation #2026-817, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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11.13. Approval of School & Office Supplies for Warehouse Stock Bid #2026-76, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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11.14. Approval of Custodial Supplies, Equipment & Services Bid #2026-90, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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11.15. Approval of School Buses through Purchasing Cooperatives Quotation #2027-804, Item Lead: Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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11.16. 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
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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
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11.18. Approval of the 2026 Superintendent Evaluation, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11.19. Approval of Superintendent Employment Contract, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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11.20. 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
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12. CALENDAR - (Other)
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12.1. September 7, 2026: Labor Day - Central Administration will be closed, and there will be no classes for students
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12.2. September 16, 2026: Regular Board Meeting
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13. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)
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14. ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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