COLORADO ISD board unanimously approves TEKS instructional-materials certification

The COLORADO ISD board unanimously approved the Annual Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials provided by the Texas Education Agency for 2026–2027, covering the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and associated curriculum materials. Emily Strain, chair, called the special meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. and the board recorded a quorum with four members present.

"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 passed on a roll-call vote: Emily Strain, Yea; Veronica Boone, Yea; Rachel Silva, Yea; Liliana Ornelas, Yea. The record shows 4–Yea, 0–Nay, 3–absent. Following the vote, board members moved to adjourn and the meeting ended at 5:43 p.m.

Board members listed as present were Emily Strain, Liliana Ornelas, Veronica Boone and Rachel Silva. Absent trustees were Ty Wood, John Martinez and Jamie Alvarez. District staff listed as present included Dr. Larry Polk, Jerri Kimball, Lisa Flores and Regina Andrews, with Denise Farmer, BJ Graham and Britany Huckaby joining by Zoom. The agenda included determination of quorum, the TEA instructional-materials certification, and adjournment; no additional discussion or public comment on the certification is recorded in the transcript.

The certification is an annual administrative action districts provide to the Texas Education Agency confirming that adopted instructional materials align with TEKS for the upcoming school year. The board took no further action at the meeting; there is no transcript record of follow-up assignments or a schedule for additional review.