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Dr. Little, the district presenter for summer programming, said the core elementary Attendance, Tutoring, Summer Instruction (ATSI) program will run roughly 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with meals provided and weekly STEAM themes; he described the schedule as intentionally shortened to create a camp-like experience with daily reading and math as well as hands-on exploration. Ten schools will offer a longer-day option — up to 2:30 p.m. — to accommodate the formal bilingual pre-K/K program, which must meet at least 120 hours over the summer.

For middle school, staff said the core program targets students who did not meet grade-level standards and will include English-language enrichment, STEM camps, and a Text Prep partnership with UTRGV. Middle-school sites include Desavala, Garza, Anne Richards and JD Salinas, with the daily schedule set at about 8:50 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.

High school offerings include Algebra/EOC recovery, revamped TSI preparation, early-college summer-bridge programming for incoming freshmen in early college and P-TECH pathways, dual-credit coursework at partner campuses and expanded GEAR UP activities. The district will provide transportation for students attending off-site college partners such as South Texas College (STC) and UTRGV for summer courses; chaperones will accompany students on those trips.

Board members asked logistical questions. A board member asked whether transportation is provided to off-campus partners; staff confirmed district buses and chaperones will support students attending STC and UTRGV summer classes. Staff also said enrollment caps exist for some enrichment programs that use outside partners, while the core elementary ATSI program has no cap — the district encourages broad participation.

Registration materials will be distributed to campuses and families starting the day after the meeting and during the district's Texas Public Schools Week open houses, staff said. The district emphasized that extended services (dyslexia and special-education extended-year services, migrant supports, and Flex/attendance-recovery programming) will continue through the summer for eligible students.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","La Joya ISD Board Meeting 2-26.-25 LIVE","oneSentenceSummary","La Joya ISD staff presented a redesigned summer schedule Feb. 26 focused on a shorter, STEAM-focused elementary day (8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.), bilingual pre-K/K at 10 host campuses with longer hours to meet 120-hour statutory requirements, and middle/high school academic recovery and enrichment with transportation to partner colleges.","taxTitle","LA JOYA ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14173,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305379,"La Joya ISD superintendent outlines five district priorities, flags parent engagement as off track",1860,2204000,4064000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d&start=2204&end=4064","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d/thumbnail_2204000.jpg","/articles/6305379/Texas/La-Joya-ISD-superintendent-outlines-five-district-priorities-flags-parent-engagement-as-off-track","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305379-4dec0357d538f28e03b1fc023515d05e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770647334&Signature=GUKY7C~5DZx3iD6-9je8TLFt9kTTMrxwP8VcMJ2kKzCORwuxkeLK85s8Q9h~pK0x4SsV8Fw6x0x1xuSUHw0UqVrePtR74OFT2VfNHIMMaNNbnPyunlyF7rWb6-mzHv~Vn3y8mqiDzT65TGhtJNNfZU9e6WTBB2iKSBSPo4RQSLht-1cdUhaOd0BuFZuTp2it~d89HriGjdnozT1uOJ569K0ZdEcOW7ZJo~2Fs~Ns4rAqxyYd8DeX3ttxMAOv84jAuLlz7Bjxt6AYhEOlwAjLnpMssIOPNGFyd~RqREwZk082SCd-gfqQFt0yXxoYr3L0bf8-rnPiPuY6GeNm0SOVqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. A. Sorensen told the La Joya Independent School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 26 that the district is advancing five strategic priorities but that some items require intensified attention, especially parent engagement and certain implementation steps.

Sorensen opened her district-priority update by saying the priorities \"must live and breathe on our campuses\" and that she and the executive cabinet review progress about every six weeks. She said items labeled \"on track\" are expected to be implemented by the end of the school year, \"slightly off track\" require superintendent or division attention, and \"off track\" need immediate intervention.

The superintendent said priority 1 (customer service) is largely on track for staff training but noted continued work to create consistent central-office communications. Priority 2 (trust and transparency) showed mixed results: the district has a communications plan and town-hall outreach, but Sorensen called the districtwide parent engagement plan \"off track,\" citing low attendance at engagement sessions and unclear roles for parent-educator positions. On priority 3 (high-quality instruction), she said all campuses have access to new high-quality instructional materials but that work remains on fidelity and dual-language implementation. Priority 4 (excellence in leadership) includes new leadership pipeline programs; priority 5 (integrity and accountability) includes an ongoing financial audit and a special-education audit with findings expected in late March to early April.

Board members asked for clarification about parent engagement. Board member Carlos Margo asked what could be done to restore parent participation; Sorensen said the district must \"meet our parents where they are\" and implement the parent engagement plan as written, including more community-based events and clearer campus responsibilities.

Sorensen listed several near-term outreach events (elementary, middle and high school parent meetings in March) and said the district will continue town halls through April and a community-design day in early May to inform the strategic plan for 2025–26.

She also told the board that her office will administer a districtwide culture and climate survey at the end of the year and that certain divisions (operations and infrastructure) will run biannual employee-satisfaction surveys.

The update included direct timelines for audits: a financial audit led by the business office with results expected by April and a special-education audit with findings to be shared publicly in late March or early April, followed by an implementation plan for 2025–26.

Sorensen closed by urging the public to participate in upcoming meetings and by praising career and technical education staff ahead of CTE Awareness Month.","Superintendent Dr. Sorensen updated the board on five district priorities, saying most areas show progress but parent engagement and some implementation tasks remain off track; she described specific actions and timelines for audits and surveys.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305361,"Votes at a glance: Board approves construction contract, security upgrades, radios, SHAC additions and TESS",0,12435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d&start=12435&end=12435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d/thumbnail_12435000.jpg","/articles/6305361/Texas/Votes-at-a-glance-Board-approves-construction-contract-security-upgrades-radios-SHAC-additions-and-TESS","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305361-0a7a7f44b81175b8979e3422e031112c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770647334&Signature=nN8L0xOPIRJ2CDMR-aGbSTH2cNvPKo7YesB8P9QO8dPbVNVk-7-fDoZwHlPL-iDiho4YJxZLifvvm-SHTZE72mlm~hP7iWSz-oVT2uXWCgk11FUmu0DBnbYoMGWQ8TyxKCMBqVFfBanzXp88aNslGngpm-6iAOXDIdnTm7N8QgpkQ~7Bmnw5MdEqzwcG-lWBMC0oZThcMCgy5eIdXRSkXzW5hkaqQPSNBlbzD1JqEmkbN3vL037l~3~BGmfm~KNwXSccmA74d4zFk-gWE617lbkMq6Z9R4BWz906rStcCbhCfoF1Qz1zqu7UuVDFMSkOjVyQITbO0YYHJhH7RKLCxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","La Joya ISD trustees approved a series of consent and action items Feb. 26 during open session. The board voted by voice on the consent agenda and then approved the individual items listed on the agenda (items 12.1–12.5).

Votes recorded in open session (voice vote; individual roll-call tallies were not specified in the public transcript):

- 12.1 — Approval of CSCSP 2025-25 construction services job order contract (motion to approve made and seconded; chair called voice vote: \"Aye.\" Motion carries).

- 12.2 — Approval of CPS 2025-38 video verification entry systems (motion to approve made and seconded; voice vote: \"Aye.\" Motion carries).

- 12.3 — Approval of quotations 2025-819 two-way radio systems for transportation department (motion to approve made and seconded; voice vote: \"Aye.\" Motion carries).

- 12.4 — Approval of additional members to the La Joya ISD School Health Advisory Committee (motion to approve made and seconded; voice vote: \"Aye.\" Motion carries).

- 12.5 — Approval of Texas Evaluation and Support System (TESS) (motion to approve made and seconded; voice vote: \"Aye.\" Motion carries).

Prior to the individual votes, a motion to approve the consent agenda passed by voice vote (motion made and seconded). The transcript indicates each motion was seconded and each passed after a voice vote; the public record in the transcript does not include a roll-call vote with per-member yes/no tallies.

No amendments to the listed motions were recorded in the public transcript. The board adjourned at 9:24 p.m.","During the Feb. 26 meeting the La Joya ISD Board approved the consent agenda and five listed action items (12.1–12.5): a construction services JOC contract, video verification entry systems, two-way radios for transportation, additional School Health Advisory Committee members, and adoption of TESS.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305366,"TEA conservator begins monthly reporting cycle, will focus on academics, finance and governance",183,6042000,6225000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d&start=6042&end=6225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d/thumbnail_6042000.jpg","/articles/6305366/Texas/TEA-conservator-begins-monthly-reporting-cycle-will-focus-on-academics-finance-and-governance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305366-271108e90c3cee9d89b2d3e0d831bb9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770647334&Signature=GaTFPKDKvEhUxChfr09727L23Z1CIPo8-fgqC7Fh61aMQZTJijNGGXaY7Dcpl8emoGGcOG-tEy5FpEL51J3kQ7t4QGlLo~eP9U20ohn~goxxBDp2-fsNUsFTLKCkzBlXlgm0q~lRwB6pw01EyxW-T0MpZrwVdgfBZeEfLsX7adJisg2I-YVon9ggema40SkGTu4UR1ZFWKhh7eOI2i9uhHAzn-0KX31GeQhFvm-a9RWCuwauHuFOQ~ux3Z8ObSwjKZN3Gds50KUTGC9Tjg4VLa96rzx8-mV912bfhtnt9RsINcWqFyTae7IcQFke~lrlWneCVuM~pXn2n-I0j3G~ug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A TEA conservator addressed the La Joya ISD board Feb. 26 and said monthly reports will begin following a three-month initial period; the conservator said future monthly updates will focus on the exit-criteria areas identified by the Texas Education Agency: academics, finance and governance.

The conservator said he began in late November and that this first public report was intentionally brief; future monthly reports will drill into progress for each exit criterion. He described his regular activities as meeting with the board (including closed session attendance), observing cabinet and division meetings, and holding one-on-one meetings with district leadership. He told the board that district divisions are executing at a rapid pace and praised the chiefs and central-office staff for the amount of work underway.

Board members thanked the conservator. The board president noted appreciation for the conservator's support and engagement.","The district's TEA conservator delivered an initial short progress report and said future monthly reports will focus on the three exit-criteria areas: academics, finance, and governance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6305370,"LSG update: math growth mixed across grades; third grade posts notable improvement",434,5204000,5638000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d&start=5204&end=5638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2448799-bf61d5519dbe8947b755c948f6a0220d/thumbnail_5204000.jpg","/articles/6305370/Texas/LSG-update-math-growth-mixed-across-grades-third-grade-posts-notable-improvement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6305370-f6e854eee6b4673473d01af166268a4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770647334&Signature=hSLRkBeGeXKczwu2cL~1tZHUq327rO8Llf33Pgs9gZhpQc9PaSnTAod1y3lbocOmUomUYv577ehLJs3t~TwhwdUQjO1dOGkBaNIpjIuqbMDGbvxljryspS1lqgVKDqPhELnEwlf3J0PEECEuUx~tNPZ-UNNXxm7F268HtRliDMktLTV6w7UMiGb~ArYy1ER5bhyNtnLUgPqeMcj2rXaaibrR7FlgXcF-DhxIG0DApQZQum79yc8kxYAdYTzLBoDqQuDRJiA7CkCj2R1GEuQ9VjFF~J9W2sLSxuWvCVrjBw7P8co2SNzLexyykv1ArELgsrBARehnaunIEX0Bxlt39Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District academic staff presented Lone Star Governance (LSG) data on Feb. 26 focused on mathematics implementation and interim student outcomes, reporting mixed growth across grade bands and noting specific grade-level differences.

The presenter explained that MAP (computer adaptive) growth must be interpreted as changes in student challenge level rather than percent-correct. Staff said that, across most grades, middle-of-year growth percentiles in math were higher than in reading, which the presenter attributed to earlier implementation progress in math curriculum and expanded professional learning. However, most schools remained below the 50th-percentile growth benchmark.

Third grade was an exception: staff said third-grade math growth exceeded the projected 50th percentile and produced measurable achievement gains from beginning to middle of year. First grade and some other elementary grades showed regression in achievement at midyear, leaving first grade officially \"off track\" for the two GPMs presented (first- and second-grade MAP midyear attainment). Middle-school results were mixed; algebra 1 (including ninth-grade algebra students) showed the growth needed to improve achievement, while traditional eighth-grade math trends remained weak.

Staff outlined next steps: continued rollout of research-based instructional strategies and professional learning for principals and teachers, focused coaching to pair curriculum implementation with instructional quality, and targeted tutoring/Quest interventions for students who need additional support. The district said a research-based instructional-strategy rollout for math began the week of the meeting and will continue into the spring.

Board members asked how targeted supports are delivered within classroom time and via additional tutoring. Staff said on-grade-level (Tier 1) instruction must continue and that schools use scheduled intervention periods (Quest, specialized learning time) and before/after-school tutoring to pull small groups while the rest of the class works on grade-level tasks.","Board received a Lone Star Governance update on math implementation. Staff reported stronger growth in math than reading in most grades, highlighted third grade gains, and said first-grade attainment is off track at midyear.","actionData","errors"]

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