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Consent agenda (selected items)

- Item 1 — Approval and ratification of unaudited financial statements, donation report, tax collection report and monthly distributions: Approved by voice vote.
- Item 2 — Approval of minutes (regular meeting 06/24/2025; special called meetings 06/26/2025 and 07/15/2025): Approved by motion and second; voice vote.
- Item 3 — Budget amendments (3a–3L as listed in agenda): Approved by motion and second after brief clarification; voice vote.
- Item 4 — Approval of Laredo ISD $11,600,000 unlimited tax refunding bonds, series 2025: Approved by motion and second; voice vote.
- Item 5 — Child Find/Child Serve agreement between Laredo ISD and Region 1 Education Service Center for the 2025–26 school year: Approved by motion and second; voice vote.
- Items 6 and 7 — Shared services agreement with Texas School for the Deaf and MOU with Ninos Community Action Corporation of South Texas for early childhood intervention (effective 09/01/2025–08/31/2028): Approved together by motion and second; voice vote.
- Item 8 — Removed from consent agenda at the board president’s request and taken up as a regular‑agenda matter (no vote recorded on consent docket).
- Item 9 — Proposed amendments to FD Local (admissions) and FM Local (student activities) to address Senate Bill 401 (2025 legislative session): Approved by motion and second; voice vote.
- Items 10–12 — Additional consent items referenced in the meeting materials: Approved by motion; Trustee Perez announced an abstention on item 12 in the record but the items otherwise passed.

Regular agenda and other actions

- Item 13 — TASB local policy updates (multiple policy references): Motion to table; approved by voice vote.
- Item 14 — Adoption of the Laredo ISD 2025–26 student code of conduct: Approved by motion and second after discussion; voice vote.
- Item 15 — Presentation on USDE message regarding federal grant allocations and district contingency planning (no formal vote on the presentation itself; trustees directed staff to plan and report back).
- Item 16 — House Bill 2 (TRS surcharge) presentation: Motion to table; approved by voice vote.
- Item 17 — Resolution to provide three wellness leave days to full‑time employees for 2025–26: Approved by motion and second; amendment accepted (language change from \"shall\" to \"may\" in one administrative sentence); final approval by voice vote.
- Item 18 — Additional TASB local policy updates: Motion to table; approved by voice vote.
- Items 19 & 20 — Discussion of TEA District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) and superintendent search consultant matters: Trustees entered executive session on these items; after returning to open session trustees approved item 19 (DVA full report) by motion and voice vote; no board action was required on item 20 after executive session.

How votes were recorded

Most items were decided by voice vote following motions and seconds; the meeting record shows verbal \"aye\" and a few recorded abstentions (notably Trustee Perez on item 12). No roll‑call tallies listing each trustee's vote were read into the public record for most consent items.

Ending

Trustees closed the meeting at approximately 8:29 p.m. and directed staff to bring follow‑up reports and implementation details for several approved items, including budget amendments, the student code of conduct, wellness‑day administrative regulations, and contingency planning related to federal grant uncertainties.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Laredo ISD Regular Board Meeting Thursday July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes and consent‑agenda actions taken by the Laredo ISD Board of Trustees on July 24, including bond approval, budget amendments and several district agreements.","taxTitle","LAREDO ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14175,"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},6586518,"Laredo ISD board approves 2025–26 student code of conduct; board discusses device vandalism, tracking and mental‑health supports",232,2208000,2440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5479315-7ba21c5813956039036520cff7a6f210&start=2208&end=2440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5479315-7ba21c5813956039036520cff7a6f210/thumbnail_2208000.jpg","/articles/6586518/Texas/Laredo-ISD-board-approves-202526-student-code-of-conduct-board-discusses-device-vandalism-tracking-and-mentalhealth-supports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586518-16050812a106dc6efa714a157c11fa2e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522948&Signature=oiocEfXQZxV8EWtNAGV~zNrF4wkrqWqbdx8IVWVeNo1CswIdkNtl7SGhIo3SvMhkdAlZVOKrOVWPWZNSO1M8GuEtrMlE~i7UAV82Oed72lVuZPxiR2mJIxCg0SnBA4TPLXzJz2eRCpbcFUC8itDiGpY3SNlaHxcmicYa7HRb-vYlbs28Bc91AfyumYfrKfiCt8gCJyNLlwekvxv6s8A-ZP0VEhPw~zeB-9f35Xvzk96oDEjQL4Q0BuDRm5leV7R7UsUHhnEOXjUMjC2jGZ8xa~5rJPoGz1OFzyklLqHhhaistuigQTFe-p9mLIinD3RiS3C1NRHCMO~DVfbaE91ohA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LAREDO, Texas — The Laredo ISD Board of Trustees on July 24 approved the district’s 2025–26 student code of conduct after a presentation from district administrators and discussion of related supports for students, including how the district will handle damaged or lost devices and plans to integrate mental‑health services into specialty programs.

Administrators' presentation and legislative alignment

Dr. Lopez and Dr. Oscar Perez presented the code of conduct and said the document was updated following TASB webinars and state legislative changes, including references to House Bill 6 and House Bill 1481. Dr. Lopez said the code is “aligned and up to date with all of the regulations that are currently in place.”

Device damage, loss and tracking

Trustees raised repeated concerns about district laptops and Chromebooks being damaged or lost. Administrators said intentional destruction of district property may be addressed under vandalism and could result in disciplinary placement (DAP), restitution, and possible criminal charges for criminal mischief in appropriate cases. IT staff explained the district has a device management system that can sometimes track devices, but tracking requires the device to be online; staff did not have a recovery tally available at the meeting and said they would obtain recovery statistics upon request.

Specialty programs, mental‑health components and student monitoring

Trustees also discussed specialty pretrial programs (referred to in the meeting as “pretrial/specialty programs” and the CHANCE program) and emphasized the need for a committee approach to monitor students in those programs. Trustees recommended including counselors, licensed chemical dependency counselors and the chief of police where appropriate, and requested that program reports be provided periodically to the board so progress and referrals for prosecution (when applicable) can be tracked.

Board action

A motion to approve the student code of conduct passed by voice vote after trustees discussed several operational details and asked administrators to incorporate clearer procedures for restitution, tracking and mental‑health referrals. Trustees asked staff to provide timelines and a spreadsheet to track reported device incidents and follow‑up outcomes (monthly or quarterly).

Ending

Trustees approved the code of conduct with instructions to district staff to formalize procedures for device tracking and restitution, clarify case reporting, and integrate counseling and community mental‑health providers into specialty intervention programs where appropriate.","Trustees adopted a revised student code of conduct aligned with recent legislation; presenters and trustees discussed vandalism and restitution for damaged district devices, device tracking capabilities, and integrating mental‑health supports into specialty pretrial programs for students.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586521,"Laredo ISD board approves three wellness leave days for full‑time employees for 2025–26",873,4280000,5153000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5479315-7ba21c5813956039036520cff7a6f210&start=4280&end=5153","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5479315-7ba21c5813956039036520cff7a6f210/thumbnail_4280000.jpg","/articles/6586521/Texas/Laredo-ISD-board-approves-three-wellness-leave-days-for-fulltime-employees-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586521-9d281f9c2f596b93be6e338098562019/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522948&Signature=Aj4Rj~VZEffBnoBNiuTH-gM9Pzkyf1qODR1MenBVpUh9nDOPpjlLbhPO4IV8FrAaCSUwb0Y3MR2iZsJkEdErx4AmFSVvXGZ5VIoP-OFPVfG8-FUDfIrd5gh6zuK1hZSfOHwzMQuQEw16eAcYWZ2L6tEi7Ro0qaWnl0Q~AVeRkFOj-ZuXpJUxnn~K4Ryo4zSKChCJ7TtcEx7sAlVX-iMi1sM~hNRYBZgtEE0gVMu3WVXxUEY92nATib856Dr61E~nEzOgDSzdEusBayQwE0utdYkh-uqCtAyR0vL6R9oq6QB0x3MWve43UH0Wh-2u3wJjWTO39h4hImwuwzP5Lz63FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LAREDO, Texas — The Laredo Independent School District Board of Trustees on July 24 adopted a resolution granting three wellness leave days to all full‑time district employees for the 2025–26 school year.

The board resolution delegates authority to the superintendent to implement administrative regulations for the wellness days, including a blackout‑date calendar, a prohibition on rolling over the days, and a clause that the days are not eligible for buyback at retirement. The resolution cites section 45.105 of the Texas Education Code as board authority to expend district funds for necessary conduct of public schools.

Trustee action and amendment

Trustee Antonio moved to approve the resolution; the motion received a second and initial discussion followed. Trustees debated limitations the administration proposed (for example, restrictions on using wellness days during the first week of a semester or on holiday adjacencies). Following trustee comments, the board approved an amendment changing a sentence from “shall” to “may” to make implementation language permissive in a specific administrative sentence. The amendment was accepted and the resolution passed by voice vote.

Key provisions

- Three wellness leave days will be granted to all full‑time employees for use during the 2025–26 school year only.
- Wellness days will not roll over if unused and are not eligible for buyback at retirement.
- The superintendent may enact administrative rules and a blackout‑date calendar that limits use on certain high‑impact dates (the board retained discretion for administrative regulation while agreeing to supervisor review in extenuating circumstances).
- Supervisors and HR will collaborate when extenuating circumstances arise; trustees requested a process for employees who believe a denial was inappropriate.

Trustee and staff discussion

Trustees and staff discussed fears that restrictive blackout dates could penalize employees who experience unpredictable mental‑health needs. Several trustees urged transparency and prompt communication to affected employees. Trustees also asked that the district develop clear coding and reporting processes so employees can notify supervisors or HR without being placed in a prolonged dispute while seeking care.

Next steps

The board delegated implementation details to the superintendent and asked staff to develop procedures for coding and reporting wellness days, and to consider integration with district mental‑health partner services already under discussion.

Ending

The resolution took effect for the 2025–26 school year; the board noted there is no guarantee wellness days will be granted beyond the single school year covered in the resolution.","Trustees adopted a resolution granting three wellness leave days to full‑time employees for the 2025–26 school year, delegating administrative rules to the superintendent; trustees amended language to make eligibility permissive rather than mandatory in certain administrative phrasing.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6586526,"Laredo ISD officials plan carryover spending after U.S. Department of Education withholds grant awards",1005,2591000,3596000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5479315-7ba21c5813956039036520cff7a6f210&start=2591&end=3596","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5479315-7ba21c5813956039036520cff7a6f210/thumbnail_2591000.jpg","/articles/6586526/Texas/Laredo-ISD-officials-plan-carryover-spending-after-US-Department-of-Education-withholds-grant-awards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6586526-3c5fa4022c3e52cae9d759d72a408a2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770522948&Signature=eciG1OVb26G-FhNOZKrKJ7LC7AsIoJ9VCQcfo5bw~CvDI9h7uyjh3TvlsBWb0nhCwTVY5sWwNeDXN5eR20KVm5USiFZnxDbfESZwUQVlqneUU5a~D7jquYlOJlxz-9Ky08onoEyRzaYrozOa5km2bTdS0ZVKxK3H8JRykSO41QLKMXu-SMvTec6uBFajMqNrQm3NBGP4wnUtTsYSkQqUWNtiWq-Blnc~SoBlXJds6BDny4OScAeVPuwox9sKK3jNhv693Bp-RmQ1k9FkxnXE4YWcqfKuMm2NCFCVdq4EsEFhqpGIJ4e-liryCgGMglNCYPoF9MXPln1~Hm4JAHhZmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","LAREDO, Texas — Laredo Independent School District officials told trustees on July 24 that the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) informed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on June 30 that it would not issue grant award notifications on July 1 for a set of federal K–12 programs, and the district is planning to use carryover funds while the federal picture remains uncertain.

Floriana Ayala, the district chief financial officer, told the board the USDE message to TEA said “the USD will not be issuing grant award notifications for certain programs on July 1,” and TEA advised districts to plan as if those grant amounts were unavailable for an undetermined period.

The announcement affects Title I (part C, migrant services), Title II (part A, supporting effective instruction, including class‑size‑reduction teachers), Title III (part A, English language acquisition and immigrant services) and Title IV (part A, student support and academic enrichment). Ayala and staff told trustees the affected programs account for roughly $3.7 million in federal allocations for the district and that 13 full‑time equivalents were identified as directly supported by Title II funding.

Why it matters

District leaders said the freeze could affect personnel and student services normally funded by those grants. Ayala told trustees the district can continue to use carryover funding already on hand and may finance costs locally with later reimbursement when TEA issues carryover notices after closeout, likely no earlier than the next spring. Trustees pressed staff for a contingency plan and quicker employee communications.

District plan and staffing options

Ayala outlined several contingency steps: maintain affected administrative staff on payroll while depleting current funding, reclassify affected personnel to Title I where possible, reassign class‑size‑reduction teachers back to classroom roles as positions become available through attrition, postpone hires to avoid creating new funded positions, and monitor possible state allotment flexibilities expected in August. She said migrant and Title IV programs have little or no personnel cost and would be supported from carryover amounts.

Ayala said TEA has indicated it will allow districts to spend carryover locally and request reimbursement later. She cautioned trustees that federal policy proposals could also change longer‑term funding structures — including consolidation proposals in a federal budget outline — and that some programs (she identified Title I part C and Title III part A) were under proposals for elimination or changes in a future federal budget proposal.

Trustee reaction and requests

Trustees repeatedly asked staff for an actionable “plan B.” Trustee Morales urged the administration to prepare a concrete, ready‑to‑implement contingency so employees and families will know what to expect if federal funds are not restored. Several trustees asked that staff notify employees immediately about funding timelines and provide periodic spreadsheets (monthly or quarterly) tracking cases, expenditures and any personnel decisions tied to grant funding.

Clarifications and numbers

Ayala reported the district would continue to use carryover funds already assigned; she identified an approximate carryover balance referenced for Title I Part C and said a small contract payment (about $20,000 as cited in the presentation) would continue to be paid from carryover. Ayala and other staff emphasized that many figures remain tentative and that the federal situation could change in the coming weeks.

No formal board action was taken on the USDE notice at the July 24 meeting; trustees directed staff to continue planning and to report back with more detailed figures and timelines.

Ending

District leaders said they will keep trustees, employees and the public updated as TEA and the USDE issue additional guidance. Ayala and others told trustees they expect more definitive information in August and will aim to notify affected employees promptly about any temporary reassignments or funding changes.","The U.S. Department of Education told the Texas Education Agency on June 30 it would not issue award notifications for several federal K–12 grants; Laredo ISD officials say they will use carryover funds and reclassify or reassign staff temporarily while awaiting federal clarity.","actionData","errors"]

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