Laredo ISD to consider telemedicine MOU extension and restores clinical affiliation with Laredo Medical Center
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Administration proposed extending a telemedicine MOU with Gateway Community Health Center (effective 2026–2030) to support on‑site testing/treatment and presented a five‑year student clinical affiliation with Laredo Medical Center for healthcare pathway rotations; trustees had no objections at committee level.
Student services and health staff asked trustees to consider two personnel‑health items: an extension of the memorandum of understanding with Gateway Community Health Center to continue telemedicine services (effective Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2030) and a five‑year student affiliation agreement with Laredo Medical Center to resume clinical rotations. Escamilla introduced the telemedicine MOU and said nurse Alepena was available for questions; staff summarized telemed benefits such as on‑site strep and flu tests that support attendance (ADA).
Miss Monica Gaius presented the affiliation agreement with Laredo Medical Center, describing it as a no‑cost arrangement that will allow health‑pathway students (Sigaroa High CMA students in the upcoming spring term) to complete clinical rotations at hospital partners; staff said six students have been identified for this semester. Trustees did not record objections in committee and the items will appear on the regular board agenda for final action.