November 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 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. STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Advocacy and Engagement)
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5.1. Recognition of Parent, Family and Community Liaisons in Observance of National Parent Involvement Day (November 2026), presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Support & School Enrichment
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5.2. Recognition of National School Psychologist Week November 9-13, 2026, presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Support & School Enrichment
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5.3. Recognition of National Superintendent Day - November 14, 2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Public Relations & Communications Director
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6. LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)
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6.1. Report on Goals 1-4: TELPAS Benchmark aligned to GPMs for Goals 1, 3 & 4, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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6.2. Report on Goals 1-4: School Action Recommendations for 27-28, presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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6.3. Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - October 14, 2026, presented by Mr. Celso Gomez Jr., School Board Secretary
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6.4. Monthly TEA Conservator's Report, presented by Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator
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7. 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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7.1. Academics & School Leadership:
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7.1.1. Approval of Purchase for Dual Enrollment Textbooks for the Spring 2027 Semester for Jimmy Carter ECHS
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7.1.2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for Y7 Texas Reading Academies TEA Project with Region One
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7.1.3. Approval of Purchase of a 2023 Ford 12 Passenger Van through Purchasing Cooperatives
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7.1.4. Approval of Dell Chromebooks for CTE Professional Development and Instructional Support through the District-Wide Technology Devices Quotation
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7.1.5. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and Diesel Fleet LLC for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7.1.6. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between La Joya Independent School District and South Texas Health Systems for Career and Technical Education Work-Based Learning Partnership for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7.1.7. Approval of SAT Exam Purchase for the 2026-2027 School Year Through the Student Testing and Assessment RFP
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7.1.8. Approval of 2026-2027 Special Education Program Licenses Renewal and Additional User License to Support the Department's Operational and Instructional Needs through Purchasing Cooperative
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7.2. Approval of Minutes:
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7.2.1. Grievance Committee Meeting held on October 14, 2026
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7.2.2. Regular Meeting held on October 14, 2026
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7.2.3. Safety and Security Committee Meeting held on November 4, 2026
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7.3. Business, Finance & Administrative Services:
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7.3.1. Approval of September 2026 Tax Collectors' Report
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7.3.2. Approval of October 2026 Open Period Budget Transfer Amendments
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7.3.3. 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans
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7.4. Human Capital & Talent Development:
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7.4.1. Approval of T-TESS Appraiser for the 2026-2027 School Year
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7.5. Information & Technology:
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7.5.1. Approval of Library Books Recommended
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7.6. Lone Star Governance:
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7.6.1. Approval of Report on Goals 1-4: TELPAS Benchmark Aligned to GPMs for Goals 1, 3 & 4
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7.6.2. Approval of Report on Goals 1-4: School Action Recommendations for 27-28
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7.6.3. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker Report - October 14, 2026
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7.6.4. Approval of the Lone Star Governance Board Self-Assessment Using the LSG Integrity Instrument
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7.7. Operations & Infrastructure:
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7.7.1. Approval of Change Order for La Joya ISD Sports Complex Baseball Field Renovations
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7.7.2. Approval of Additional Architectural Services for the District-Wide Entry Door Hardening Project by the Engineering & Architectural Services RFQ #2025-24
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7.7.3. Approval of Change Order to Reorder Key Cores for the District-Wide Entry Door Hardening Project through Purchasing Cooperatives
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7.7.4. Approval of Cooling Tower Replacement at Juarez-Lincoln High School through Purchasing Cooperatives
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7.7.5. Approval of Purchase of a 2025 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab 4x2 through Purchasing Cooperatives
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7.8. Superintendent's Office:
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7.8.1. Approval of Districtwide Exterior Door and Gate Numbering Signage - Furnish and Installation Quotation #2027-809 through Marquees, Signage, Related Supplies & Services RFP
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7.8.2. Approval of District-Wide Window Resistant Film Quotation #2027-810 Through Purchasing Cooperative
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8. CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork)
A 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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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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8.6. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074: Deliberate regarding the termination and proposed termination of Chapter 21 contracts; consult with legal counsel regarding same.
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9. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION - (Systems and Processes)
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10. ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) - (Systems and Processes)
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10.1. 2026-2027 Targeted Improvement Plans, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.2. Approval of Policy Update AE (Local) - Goal 4 Target and Superintendent Guardrails, Item Lead: Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent
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10.3. Approval of District-Wide Door Renovation/Replacement Project Quotation through Construction Services Job Order Contract (JOC), Item Lead: Mr. Efrain Matamoros, Deputy Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.4. Approval of Change Order for Additional Perimeter Access Doors Outside of Entry Area for the District-Wide Entry Door Hardening Project, Item Lead: Mr. Efrain Matamoros, Deputy Chief of Operations & Infrastructure
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10.5. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose Mid-Contract Terminations for Good Cause, Item Lead: Mr. Efrain Garza, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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10.6. Consider and Take Possible Action to Propose and Finalize Contract Terminations and Authorize Superintendent to Pursue Sanctions for Contract Abandonment, Item Lead: Mr. Efrain Garza, Chief of Human Capital & Talent Development
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11. CALENDAR - (Other)
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11.1. December 2, 2026: Special Called Meeting (Student Recognitions)
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12. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND SUPERINTENDENT REMARKS - (Other)
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13. ADJOURNMENT - (Synergy and Teamwork)
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