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Colorado ISD board unanimously approves TEA instructional-materials certification for 2026–27
Summary
At a special April 28 meeting, the Colorado ISD board voted 4–0 to approve the Texas Education Agency Annual Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for the 2026–2027 TEKS and curriculum materials. The approval was moved by Liliana Ornelas and seconded by Rachel Silva; three trustees were absent.
At a special meeting on April 28, the Colorado ISD board approved the Texas Education Agency Annual Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for the 2026–2027 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and accompanying curriculum materials and resources. The meeting was called to order by Emily Strain at 5:40 p.m. in the Buddy Compton Board Room, with four trustees present by Zoom and three absent.
"A motion was made by Liliana Ornelas and seconded by Rachel Silva to approve the Annual Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials provided by the Texas Education Agency, 2026-2027 Texas Essentials Knowledge & Skills (TEKS) & Curriculum Materials & Resources." The motion carried unanimously: Emily Strain, Yea; Veronica Boone, Yea; Rachel Silva, Yea; Liliana Ornelas, Yea. Record: 4 – Yea, 0 – Nay, 3 – absent.
Board minutes listed staff present in the room and on Zoom, including Dr. Larry Polk, Jerri Kimball, Lisa Flores and Regina Andrews in person, and Denise Farmer, BJ Graham and Britany Huckaby by Zoom. No discussion or amendments to the certification were recorded in the minutes; the item appears to have been approved without debate.
The certification is the district's formal attestation related to instructional materials and alignment with the TEKS for the 2026–2027 school year, as required by the Texas Education Agency. The board adjourned at 5:43 p.m. after approving the certification.
